Michelle Arthurton on Autism

Karen White-Garricks
Michelle Arthurton, on behalf of the entire staff at "The Jamaica Sunshine" with Princess K; we salute you as the celebrity of the day. Your inner strength and love has proven that EJ was born to the right mother. Please keep us informed as to any new information on Autism that can help others.

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The dynamic Michelle Arthurton

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In another of our “Powerful Women” series, eliteBUZZ this week features the dynamic Michelle Arthurton.

Michelle Arthurtorn, like Diana Ross, deserves to be referred to as “Miss Michelle Arthurton”, as she has earned the reputation of being a pillar in the music industry with over fifteen (15) unbroken years in the sector.

Based in New York, Miss Arthurton is making her mark in reggae music throughout the Caribbean Diaspora. She presently has numerous responsibilities, wearing many hats in the industry. These responsibilities include, but not limited to; (1) President of E2 Recording, (2) an avid advocate for Autism awareness, (3) a voting member of the internationally acclaimed Grammy’s/National Academy of Recording Arts and Science, (4) Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (member), (5) Reggae A.M.P.P.S (Artists, Musicians, Producers, Promoters & Songwriters), (6) Universal Music Benefit for Orphans around the world and (7) broadcast journalist.

A native of St. Kitts, who grew up in England and Switzerland, Ms. Arthurton completed her studies at St. Kitts Business College. She began her legal career in St. Thomas while working for the Honorable Judge Brenda Hollar when her duties began to turn from administrative to legal research. Once her interest was piqued, Michelle furthered her studies with a Paralegal specialization and BA in English and Literature at the University of the Virgin Islands. She also completed her studies in Music Business (Music Specialist) at Berklee College of Music.


From L-R: Queen Ifrica, Ed Robinson and The Dynamic Michelle Arthurton

With a love for the industry and her impressive qualifications, she initiated MEA Productions, a concert promotions company that also deals with booking artistes, music publishing, artiste royalties and copyrights.

Ms. Arthurton had been freelancing as a fashion model on the runways of St. Thomas as well as in television and print advertising in her spare time, she had developed a keen awareness of the specialized needs of performance artists. This experience would prove to be invaluable as she began to develop her expertise and clientele.

In 1994 Michelle’s background led her to a position as an on-air personality for the radio station WSTA. While there she interviewed international recording artists and further deepened her knowledge and access to industry insiders. The new millennium brought new frontiers for Ms. Arthurton with her relocation to the United States in 2000. She continued to work in the legal arena while maintaining a strong presence in the Caribbean music industry. As a member of B.E.S.L.A, the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, she made even bigger inroads. She met the late Johnny Cochran through this affiliation and subsequently became his personal liaison when he was in St. Thomas.

In 2003, her zeal and love for reggae music influenced her to start E2Recordings Inc. which has several subsidiaries: E2Recordings, E2 Studios, E2 Onair, E2Onair Radio (February 2010), E2 Bookings and Le 2 Music Publishing. She is also the only female to sit on the board of the Caribbean American Cultural Caucus, which is a testament to her dedicated to the growth of the entertainment industry across the Caribbean and other regions.

Miss Arthurton has been asked about her involvement with the Grammy’s as a voting member. Humbly she has always explained that to be a voting member at the Grammy’s in the Reggae Category is something she takes seriously, because she believes those who are voting in the reggae category needs to clearly understand the genre; and that, to her, is where she’s needed.

Music aside, eliteBUZZ mentioned earlier that Miss Arthurton is an activist in Austism related initiatives; her son, EJ was born autistic, and Ms. Arthurton felt that there was more to be done for children who suffer from that which is seen as a challenge to many. She did much research on Autism and has made it a primary focus among her other professional endeavors. Under her leadership, E2onair radio has been mandated to air commercials, as well as explain fully, dealing with an Autistic child through radio interviews and writings. She explained that her advocacy will be accelerated soon, as she has various plans in the pipeline to raise awareness.

eliteBUZZ salutes Miss Michelle Arthurton. Next week we will once again highlight another “Powerful Woman” in New York, it may just be you or someone you know.

JUDITH KITSON, RADIO HOST ON E2ONAIR.COM

JUDITH KITSON on the RISE…
Females conquering New York
By: eliteBUZZ



The music industry for many years has been dominated by men. As a matter of fact, all aspects of the industry contributed to the grandeur of the male ego. Over the past decade however, a few females have been making their mark in the industry, adding needed flavor to the force we call “music”.

Based in New York, Judith KITSON is carving her name in the Music Industry, from her sense of style to her unique way of conducting an interview, Judith Kitson is definitely on the rise.

eliteBUZZ had the privilege of speaking to Miss Kitson via the telephone earlier today after her interview with internationally acclaimed producer Jerry Wonda, which was aired on e2onair last night.

Judith KITSON has done and continues to tap into and be successful in a market that only few women survive in. When one think of Judith (aka DJ Judz), other PR Specialists such as Kathy Liautaud comes to mind, as along with being the host of “Eclectic” on e2onair, Judith is also breaking ground in Public Relations.

Judith has secured interviews with some of the greatest legends in the music industry, and though she hails from the island of Jamaica, she has not limited her creativity to reggae music. “Eclectic” has welcomed guests such as Tessanne Chin, Lady Saw, Marcia Griffiths, the SONIC man himself Jerry Wonda and budding PR Guru Kathy Liataud who is also another female creating waves in the music and entertainment industry.

Expect great things from Judith Kitson, eliteBUZZ will be keeping a watchful eye on her.

SHARON GORDON & CARLYLE MCKETTY

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Brooklyn reggae shows on Internet radio catch on fast with music fans

BY MIKE MCLAUGHLIN
DAILY NEWS WRITER




Tuesday, April 5th 2011, 7:24 PM
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Sharon Gordon and Carlyle McKetty, hosts of reggae shows on Internet radio station, plan to expand airtime of popular programs.

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Two Flatbush reggae shows have exploded in popularity since debuting last year, prompting the hosts to respond with a huge expansion of programming on the Internet radio station.

The shows that caught fire since they hit the air last April are "Reggae Calling," a music program, and "Real Talk," a talk show about the reggae industry and Jamaican current events.

"These programs have taken off in a way that none of us expected," said Sharon Gordon, who hosts "Reggae Calling" and shares the mic with Carlyle McKetty on "Real Talk."

"We started this because we love the music," Gordon said. "Now we have this tremendous following."

The shows are a branch of the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music, which Gordon and McKetty founded in 2005.

Their mission, they say, is "to preserve the art form and its traditional message of healing and unity," which they say is threatened by violent themes and graphic lyrics heard in the genre today.

"It's not a generational thing," McKetty said. "It's a values thing. There's always a struggle for the heart and soul of anything that's good."

They broadcast six hours of tunes and conversation per week from a studio at E2 Records on Nostrand Ave.

But they're moving into their own Ocean Ave. studio this month, where they'll increase the on-air time to 15 hours a week.

By the end of the year, they aim to broadcast 30 hours per week by bringing on more deejays and talk show hosts to cover topics like youth issues and the arts.

"People who listen tell us that they wished there was more of what we're doing," McKetty said. "There's a desire for more of what we do."

They book well-known guests like percussionist "Carrot" Jarrett from the roots reggae group Third World and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-Flatbush).

The audience becomes an active part of the show by sending messages to the hosts in an Internet chat room.

"The show provides a comfortable atmosphere that allows many of its listeners the chance to interact with guests in a very real way," Clarke said.

Thousands of people listen to interviews and live performances through computers in places like New York, Jamaica and England, according to an E2 Records official.

"They've done a good job," said E2 Records partner Michelle Arthurton. "They're keeping the Jamaican and Caribbean community informed."