Martin’s International

Martin’s International Culture is a not for profit arts organization that aims to promote African/Caribbean music arts and culture. It was founded in 1982 by Ephraim M. Martin, an entrepreneur, publisher and TV personality who is also the founder and chairman of four prestigious annual events: The Chicago Music Awards (CMA); The International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), The International Festival of Life (IFOL) and The Caribbean Festival/Jamaica Independence Celebration (CAF/JIC).