ICONS of SOUL AWARD: Honour for Sister Nancy along with Robert 'Bobby' Clarke, Alma 'Mama Alma' Campbell, Frano Francis, Winston 'Merritone' Blake, Winston 'Wee Pow' Powell and radio broadcaster Jeff Barnes.

BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON Observer reporter livingstonc@jamaicaobserver.com  Tuesday, September 30, 2014       

ROOTS reggae artiste Sister Nancy is among four persons being honoured at the 13th staging of Icons of Soul slated for the Rochdale Community Centre in Queens, New York, on Saturday, November 8.

Sister Nancy

The younger sister of deejay Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy first connected with hits such as Bam Bam, One Two and Cocaine at a time when Jamaica's music business was still dominated by males.

Nancy's version of Bam Bam was recently featured in a Reebok TV commercial.

Event conceptualiser Mikey Sterling said it has always been his desire to recognise those who have made a big impact on the music industry.

"We are talking about contributions from the soul, that's the best place any real giving or service can come from," he told the Jamaica Observer. "There are some who will never get recognised until after they are gone, I don't believe in that. I want to honour them now while they are alive."

Others receiving awards are: concert promoter Robert 'Bobby' Clarke, who will be getting the Man of the Year Award; Alma 'Mama Alma' Campbell The Queen of Promotions award; while Frano Francis will be getting The King of Promotions award.

Recipients of the Icon of Soul Award include Winston 'Merritone' Blake, Winston 'Wee Pow' Powell and radio broadcaster Jeff Barnes.