Posted at 1:02 p.m., Thursday, August 24, 2006
Reggae star Pato Banton to play Honolulu Sept. 12
By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Staff Writer
He'll perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Hawaiian Hut on the grounds of the Ala Moana hotel. The gig is part of a West Coast-Hawai'i tour.
Banton has recorded or toured with a string of luminaries, including Sting, Peter Gabriel & WOMAD, UB40, Steel Pulse, English Beat and General Public.
His "Life Is a Miracle" album earned a Grammy nomination in 2000; during his break, Banton established a music program for United Kingdom colleges to aid underprivileged and at-risk youths.
Advance tickets are $20. Information: BC Productions at 396-0248.
