New York, NY - The Bahamian American Association's, "Bahamians  in New York" set for Saturday, September 12th at the Astoria Manor in Queens, will be hosted by Anwar Rolle, who is the son of the late Tony Seymour Sr., the first Bahamian ever to achieve a gold record by selling more than 1 million records in the 1960s. Singing and performing since the tender age of eight, Anwar was part of the Grammy award winning group, The Baha Men, known for their hit song, “Who Let the Dogs Out”. While with the group, he toured Europe and Japan, and was the voice of the Royal Towers at Atlantis, where the Baha Men performed nightly. In February, 2010, Anwar will be releasing a full length album titled Bahamian in New York , featuring a new innovative sound known as “Junka-Pop-Rock”. 

In this second video, of a two-part series you will see more of a personal side to Anwar Rolle and learn about where he gets his inspiration.  You will also learn about his businesses Island Boy Entertainment, and VIP Enterprises Ltd, ; his new album; his upcoming project for Nassau called NYLA assisted by architect, Andre Tchelistcheff. Anwar expresses his thanks to those that have inspired him throughout his life. This VIDEO was produced by ib4E called A Day in the Life of an Alien in New York.

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BAAI, a nonprofit , 97-year-old icon of Harlem, devoted to Bahamian fellowship in America and the betterment of Bahamian American society, is inviting all New York-area-based Bahamians and friends of Bahamians to this “meet and greet” mixer for a night of fun, food, libations, entertainment and fellowship. The event will benefit the BAAI scholarship fund.

The evening will include a cocktail hour with a delectable assortment of hot and cold
hors d’oeuvres and a formal dinner. Dinner and dancing music will be provided by DJ David, renowned for his appearances at the world famous Atlantis resort and casino’s “Dragons” club in Nassau.

Several prizes will be raffled off, including a two-night stay at Sheraton Grand Bahama Lucaya Resort, a five-star resort on the island of Grand Bahama, sponsored by the Grand Bahama Tourism Board (www.grandbahamavacations.com ), and a seven-night stay at the five-star Sandy Port Resort in Nassau, sponsored by www.SandyPort.com , as well as additional surprises througout the evening.  

Walk the red carpet! A red carpet webcast will be recorded during the event. All Bahamians attending are encouraged to record a message to their friends and family back home. The webcast, which is sponsored by The Bahamas Weekly and will be made available on www.thebahamasweekly.com  Facebook,  and www.bahamianamericanassociation.org . In addition, both the Bahamian American Association and Anwar Rolle will be awarding scholarships throughout the evening.

“Bahamians who are away from their homeland really value the ability to congregate with their fellow Bahamians,” said Mr. William R. Dames, president of the Bahamian American Association. “At the BAAI, we strive to foster that togetherness on a regular basis and also to come together to do good within the Bahamian American community. The scholarship fund is a major focus of BAAI and we are pleased to be able to award two scholarships at this event.”

To order tickets for the mixer, go to www.bahamianamericanassociation.org. Those unable to attend can also make a donation to BAAI online.