ACCLAIMED roots-reggae artiste Tanya Stephens, returns to Studio 38 this Saturday, November 12, as the bistro located in New Kingston observes its second anniversary.

Stephens, one of Jamaica's finest female entertainers, graced the stage on Trafalgar Road back in April of this year, when she delivered nothing short of a stellar performance to one of the largest audiences ever assembled for a concert at the venue.

 The St Mary-born singer and songwriter rose to fame in the late 1990s with her first album Big Things a Gwaan which was released in 1994. In 1996, Stephens earned international acclaim with the hit Yuh nuh ready fi dis yet, which was featured on VP's Reggae Gold album. She is also known for her hits Do you, These Streets and It's a Pity.

Since its inception in 2009, Studio 38 has become a venue in Kingston for world-class live music. The venue has played host to international R&B legends Melba Moore and Freddie Jackson. Renowned reggae artistes including Beres Hammond, Gregory Isaacs, John Holt, Freddie McGregor, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser have performed there. It was on the Studio 38 stage that the Cool Ruler Gregory Isaacs gave his last performance. Dancehall heavyweights Mavado, Beenie Man and Assassin as well as some of the genre's certified divas Lady Saw, Tami and Tessanne Chin have also performed for audiences there.

Studio 38's second anniversary celebrations were officially launched on November 4, with one of reggae's top enduring bands Chalice gave patrons an evening to remember.

Each week leading up to the celebrations finale in January 2012, patrons can enjoy the best retro outing in Kingston on Wednesdays with the music of DJ Squeeze and party Fridays with DJ Dewey. On Thursdays it's an Almost Friday after-work jam. A raft of acoustic performances is scheduled to come on stream for these special Thursday evening sessions.