Todd Mangatal

Greetings:  

Many of you have been receiving this e-mail for the last 4 years, and some of you have just started receiving them recently.  As many of you know when we started this project our main purpose was to promote Caribbean Music and Events in an effort to expose Caribbean Music to a mainstream market.  Many of you may also know when you start something new with one thing in mind, you discover there are many other needs that must to be fulfilled.

Since the internet is a new frontier with many possibilities we have discovered that there is so much we can achieve and accomplish with this great method of communications.  

It's amazing how the communication in our community has changed in the past few years.  When we started promoting Caribbean entertainment in the DC Area 10 short years ago the main means of communication was radio advertising (which now is becoming obsolete) and flyers (which has always been "hit or miss".  

Now since Caribbean music is a niche market and really hasn't become mainstream, radio and flyers were very difficult since the audience was not targeted.  Flyers can also be very annoying as well, and most of them end up on the ground, which is a nuisance and creates litter.  Radio is very expensive and again not targeted to the Caribbean market.  

Yes, we still have community radio as we did in the past, but these stations do not offer advertising outlets (since they are community based), and these programs are disappearing.  Now we have satellite radio which is beginning to "take off", but  again it is not targeted and do not offer advertising opportunities (since they are national programs and subscribers pay for this service - there is no need for commercials.)  

We also now have internet radio, this is a great way to expose new music constantly to a large base, but like the internet this is new and is just starting to catch on.  I'm certain in the very near future this will be how we listen to radio, watch TV, and how we get information, because not only will we have it in our office and homes we will also have access to it in our cars and everywhere, due to the ever growing wireless technology.

I ask what is the best way to market the Caribbean Community and entertainment, currently?  The answer is opt-in E-mail marketing.  This is what we have been toying with for the last few years here at Arious Entertainment.  Yup we have been experimenting with e-mail marketing!!!  

Of course with everything new, we have had our ups and downs.  When we started out we had a handful of  e-mail addresses, which eventually grew to over 35,000 people (in our subscriber base.)

During these last 4 years many new laws have taken effect, which has certainly effected the way e-mail marketing has been done, and this is because - as with anything many unscrupulous marketers take advantage of things that are new and unregulated.  Of course we had to climb all of these hurdles and build a solid foundation to get where we are today.   

One thing I am thankful for, that has come out of the last 4 years of ups and downs is you our on-line family.  What you see now is just the beginning of what we are about to create.  Of course as we set out to do this, our main goal is to take Caribbean music to the mainstream.  We have done our research, we have learned the market, we have studied the mentally of the people that make up this market, and we now have a network.  A small network, which will grow over the next few months as we take Arious Entertainment to the next level.  WE CAN ONLY DO THIS WITH YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT!!!  

So please help us spread the word about this exciting on-line family, and as you know the music is our main goal, but we also want to create opportunities for each and every one of you to achieve your dreams, expose and build your businesses, and open up a line of communications which can positively take us all to the next level.

Currently we would like to offer business people, event promoters and club owners the opportunity  to expose their products, or services  to over 35,000 people  for less than 1 cent per person.  If you would like to expose and build/grow your business and gain valuable name recognition  worldwide  contact us at 410-761-3797 or ariousentertainment@earthlink.net.  

We also need people who are interested in Caribbean Entertainment marketing in the Baltimore, Washington, Virginia areas, and who would like to assist Arious in our growth.  Also, if you are motivated, open-minded, honest and willing to learn the Arious way, we urge you to contact us with a brief description of how you can help and become a part of this ground floor opportunity!!! ariousentertainment@earthlink.net 

  Please don't forget ALL ROADS LEAD TO MIAMI on Columbus Day Weekend for the International Caribbean Music Festival taking place on Saturday, October 7th, 2006, at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Miami.  There is a host of Caribbean entertainers scheduled to perform such as: Sizzla, Morgan Heritage, Machal Montano, Bunji Garlin along with Wayne Wonder, Alison Hinds, Rupee and a host of others.  Stay tuned for more details.

The producers of ICM Fest have asked us to help spread the word about this big event, so please scroll down to our "Upcoming Events" to see all the details on their Press Release.  It should be exciting because there are Soca and Reggae artists scheduled to perform at this big event.  

You can also hit up ICM Fest site at http://www.icmfest.com 

Coming Up in Washington DC

Get Your Tickets Now!!!

The last one was a sell out, so you don't want to miss this!!!

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By Susan Mangatal Hello to all among our On Line Family: Thank you so much for all you comments regarding my commentary on Domestic Abuse/Violence.  This is indeed a major problem plaguing our communities.  Your comments were very enlightening, and you have helped confirmed my fears and thoughts that there is much work to be done in this area to support those who are suffering.   To the abused - Be assured that there is help out here for those who needs it.  I myself is only an e-mail away, so just hit me up if you need help.   To the abuser - I beg you to stop hiding the truth about abusing the one you love, and seek help. To Those family members and friends who knows about the abuse and has the means to stop the abuse - Don't be afraid to report what you know to the police, simply because you don't want the abuser to be put away/jailed.  Remember you might be saving your friend's or family life.  Since many of the abused in many instances ends up dead.   Due to the responses I received, I have placed the contact information again.  Also, if there is any woman, or if you know of any woman/person who is enduring domestic violence, please call any of the following agencies or groups for help now!!! National Domestic Violence hotline 800-799-7233 (24 hour hot line where you can obtain information, assistance and even advise as well link you up with resources in your area YWCA 202-467-0810 (24 house a day) National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - www.ncadv.org or mainoffice@ncadv.org. Break The Cycle 310-286-3355 or 888-988-8336 or help@breakthecycle.org susan@ariousentertainment.com!!!

Khadijah Nicholas

The Miss Trinidad & Tobago New York 2006

Monday, September, 25, 2006, New York, NY: Khadijah Nicholas is Miss Trinidad & Tobago New York 2006. The 19 year old Brooklyn-native paraded as Miss Port of Spain. She was sponsored by the members of her church, Little Angel Day Care Center #5 and Mortgage Direct all located in Brooklyn. 

A dance student at the State University of New York (SUNY), in Purchase, N.Y., she has danced across the United States and internationally at major dance festivals, most recently, in Italy.

Three weeks ago, she performed at Radio City Music Hall and on MTV's video music awards with singer Beyonce. Nicholas top scored in the Runway Style category and placed second in talent performing a dance she choreorgaphed. She also won Miss Right Attitude awarded to the contestant whose attitude was always on point during the rehearsal process and the Spirt Award for the contestant most likely to achieve international success.

Nicholas was also awarded best evening gown which was sponsored by Tina Knowles (Beyonce's mother) and designed by Versace. She won $2000 US cash sponsored by Vince Huggins of National Staffing, New Jersey, a ticket for two to T&T sponsored by Allison Mason of Travel Span, and other gifts and prizes.

She leaves New York on Wednesday to dance with Beyonce in Chicago. She is the daughter of Norva Alleyne and Learie Nicholas.

Judges for the evening were Christopher Nathan, Cleo Patton, Hermine Wilson, and King of Carnival 1991 Roderick Snell.   http://www.missttny.com

Arious TV on "You Tube"

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Shana Mangatal 

Shana is starring in - Tupac's "Unconditional Love" video released after his death. 

  Click here to view and let us know what you think!!!

 Ras Lidj and Deep Band

 You must have seen our ads throughout this year exposing Ras Lidj and his music Regg'go.  Click below to view Ras Lidj live in concert along with his band "Deep" as they perform at Cafe U-Turn.  Let us know your thoughts on Ras Lidj and Regg'go.  Click the button below or the Regg'go picture above to view.

S.T.O.R.M 

Featuring Monsoon and Lenny Kurleu

"Hola Hola" Music video

Check out S.T.O.R.M's newly released single "Hola Hola".  I'm glad many of you enjoyed it.  If you need any information about S.T.O.R.M, please feel free to hit me up.  Click on the TV Screen to view this video "Hola Hola"

We still have a few copies of the DC Caribbean Carnival 2006 DVD (2-hour DVD featuring the highlights of the 14th Annual DC Caribbean Carnival)  "A montage of The Sights and Sounds of DC Caribbean Carnival".  If you haven't gotten your copy, go ahead an get it now.  Click Here To View the Video Trailer, or the TV Screen below and to purchase follow the instructions below to pay  via paypal or to order via mail. 

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Congratulations and Special wishes to Cousin Greg and wife Rhonda on their marriage this weekend.  Much love to you both and we wish you lots of love.  May you continue loving each other and remember the key is always being friends, and you must never stop working together to accomplish all your dreams.

Judy Congratulations on your retirement, we will certainly miss you.  Actually more than you think!!!!!  Keep in touch!!!!

Very Special Belated Birthday Greetings to Joan.  We hope your special day was extremely wonderful and exciting!