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Volume 7 Issue 46
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THE FIRST EPISODE OF NICHOLAS Da SILVA'S GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES: DREAD AND ALIVE FEATURING DREW MCINTOSH JAMAICAN SUPER HERO
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Editor's note: We are pleased to publish Dread & Alive....A graphic novel series about Jamaican Super Hero...
Andrew “Drew” McIntosh is an anthropologist and adventurer. Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in the Cockpit Country, he is a descendant of the Jamaican Maroons. Drew possesses a sacred amulet with untold power. Given to him by Cudjoe, the wise and benevolent village chief of the Maroons. Drew has sworn an oath to guard and protect the amulet from his nemesis, the nefarious ShadowCatcher, a powerful Obeahman mastered in the dark arts of Obeah who just happens to be Cudjoe’s brother.
Drew and his girlfriend, Zoologist, Brandy Savage, traverse the planet working to protect the rights of all living things - humans, animals, and the Earth, from the evils of the world.
INTRODUCTION:
JAMAICA
On the small island of Jamaica, in the heart of the forbidden Cockpit Country, there once lived in isolation a tribe of free-spirited people. Feared and respected for their intricate systems of guerrilla warfare and their rebellious independence, the Jamaican Maroons resisted all those who tried to tame them and bring them into submission. They lived off the land and nurtured their culture among their young. Through years of the threat of enslavement and elimination, the Jamaican Maroons developed an inherent distrust of outsiders ‑— with one exception...
Twilight – Cockpit Country
On the outskirts of Montego Bay, in the wildest heights of Jamaica, a sign was erected where an unpaved country road ended. It warned visitors of the entrance to a dark and mysterious place, an unforgiving paradise known as the forbidden Cockpit Country. To the Islanders, its reputation was foreboding, a strange and virtually uninhabited area replete with undergound caves, sinkholes of unknown depths, razor sharp rocks, overgrown foliage and a melange of indigenous flora and fauna. No roads penetrated this region and much of the terrain looked the same, making it very easy for one to become hopelessly lost. The sign, a rough structure made of dogwood, had several planks listing names of eerie towns surrounding this mysterious area; to the east were the towns of Burnt Hill, Kinloss, Wait-A-Bit, and Barbecue Bottom; to the south, Quick Step in the District of Look Behind in the Land of Yu No Call Mi No Come, and to the north, the town of Good Hope.
Beyond the entrance, a narrow footpath wound through dense, tropical foliage, half-hidden by thin mist that gradually thickened as the night progressed. Only faint dapples of light from the full moon penetrated through the thick foliage, creating eerie shadows along the footpath. The air, cool and damp, was caused by an undertaker’s breeze that passed through the dripping branches and twisted pines, blowing back to the sea. And the only sound came from the chatter of animals thrashing about in the underbrush. The footpath continued through the impenetrable undergrowth until the mist parted and an opening in the brush revealed the small mountain village of Accompong, the stronghold of the free-spirited Jamaican Maroons.
In an open area surrounded by straw-thatched huts, a small group of men gathered near a campfire. At the head of the group was Cudjoe, the wise and benevolent village chief of the Jamaican Maroons. He was also the Myalman of the village.
Dressed in a lion skin cloak, and wearing a beard and long, natty dreadlocks, he presented a dour picture, indeed. Around his neck he wore an amulet bearing the symbol of the Conquering Lion of Judah. Three other men, much older than Cudjoe, completed the group. Clad in thick, dark robes that covered them from shoulders to ankles, the men conversed amongst each other until they were silenced by their leader. The elder tribesmen remained silent as Cudjoe spoke.
To be continued next week …
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'WARM AND FUZZY' WINTER CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING PACKAGE
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THANKS FOR MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!
Now, let’s get you heard with the:
Winter Warm & Fuzzy Package - $175
- Get exposure! Let us market your song/CD to thousands of reggae fans around the world, generate CD sales from it and drive fans directly to your website!
WINTER CAMPAIGN called The Warm & Fuzzy Package
This one month campaign is only $175
Your brand and music will appear in four media:
- 1-month ad in the Reggae e-guide (electronic weekly newsletter with approx. 25,000 readers each week)
- 1-month ad on our website (over 1 million hits per month – no kidding ask to see our web stats)
- Plus a 1-month ad in the jukebox section of our website where reggae fans can listen to your music with just a click
- And our newest addition to our media family, Your song will appear for 1-month on our brand new iPhone application called REGGAE GUIDE. (We have 10,000 subscribers with more signing up daily!)
That’s right, DON’T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD – This is a good time to market your music as people are looking for gifts for Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas.
Now is the time that promoters are starting to shop for bands for their 2010 festivals and DJs are always looking for more music.
Your songs need to be heard and we can help you do it.
This is a $250 value that we are offering for $175.
Contact us today!
Your Campaign will start when you want anytime before January 15, 2010 and go to our international audience for one month.
Your banner ad will be linked to your website or MySpace page!
YOU MADE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SONG, NOW LET’S GET IT OUT THERE TO THE REGGAE MASSES.
Contact Kaati at 775-337-8344
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LOVA BOY HEADLINES HAPPY GARIFUNA SETTLEMENT DAY IN LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER 20, TONIGHT! WATCH VIDEO
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Happy Garifuna Settlement Day!
This year Adamari Recording Artist "Lova Boy" is headling the 2nd Annual Garifuna Settlement Day in Los Angeles, CA to be held at The Salaam Temple on Friday, November 20, 2009. If you have never seen a Lova Boy live show, then you have been missing out on a whole lot of energy & fun!
Here are some video links to see Lova Boy in action:
Lova Boy "Tornado" Music Video (Sneak Preview - Unreleased)
Event Details
Presented By: The Garifuna Foundation / SKM Records
Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
Venue: Salaam Temple - 1131 W. Manchester Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Lineup: DJ Raymond, Selecta Easy B, DJ Kareem, King "Mimi" Kerob, Titiman Flores & Lova Boy "Da Prince Ah Belize"
Time: 9:30PM - UNTIL (Show starts at 11PM)
Infoline: 323.253.9811 or 718.606.5364
Price: $20 before Midnight | $25 after
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MATISYAHU TO CELEBRATE HANUKKAH WITH EIGHT NEW YORK SHOWS
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Jewish reggae star MATISYAHU is to celebrate Hanukkah this year by performing an eight night run of shows in New York.
The Festival of Light gigs will feature a series of special guests, including Travis MCCoy from Gym Class Heroes and Matisyahu hopes to make the shows as festive as possible.
He explains, "We have a dreidel-shaped disco ball, and we light a six foot menorah. Hopefully, it doesn't fall over."
The run of concert will start on December 10, 2009.
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HONORING THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS
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Check out this video on YouTube:
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REGGAE SUMFEST U.K. 2010
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Toots And The Maytals are the first act to be confirmed for Reggae SumFest UK, a new reggae festival brought to the UK in association with Reggae Sumfest Jamaica which has been operating for over 17 years.
Joining Toots And The Maytals on the line-up is Bunny Melody, with more reggae acts due to be confirmed shortly for the main stage as well as marquees offering dub and basement reggae and the other for new reggae live acts.
The festival will be held at Ingoldmells, in Lincolnshire on three and a half miles of privately owned beach just 3 miles north of Skegness. The new Reggae festival is due to take place from Friday 16th until Sunday 18th July 2010.
The festival will also broadcast via live satellite link up on the Sunday between the festival in Lincolnshire and the week long Reggae Sumfest held in Jamaica from Sunday 18th to Monday 26th July.
Ticket prices have not yet been confirmed, and are not yet on sale, but mark your calendars now!
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CHEF MAYRA'S: HOW TO ROAST GARLIC
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When garlic is roasted, its sharp flavor is transformed into a richer, mellower, almost sweeter version of its former self. The firm, spicy cloves caramelize and soften, creating a spreadable concoction like no other. Freshly roasted garlic makes a delicious spread for crusty bread or use it to add kick to sauces, mashed potatoes or pretty much anything else you want to taste great.
Here’s how you do it:
First, preheat your oven to 350°F.
Slice off the top ¾-inch (guesstimate – this is not meant to be an exact measurement, just a guideline) of a head of garlic. Place the garlic on a piece of foil and drizzle it with about a tablespoon of olive oil.
You’ll be able to squeeze the garlic right out!
Wrap it tightly and pop the package into your oven until it’s soft to the touch, about 45 minutes to an hour. The garlic should be soft and offer almost no resistance when you give it a quick squeeze (quick because it will be piping hot). Take it out of the oven and let it sit until it’s cool enough to handle. You’ll be able to squeeze the creamy, garlicky goodness right out of the papery skins to use as you please.
'Til next week……. Stay Green, Lean And Sexy…With an “Animal Free” lifestyle
Call Me! 702-372-4709 " Healthy Food has Flavor"
chef@mychefmayra.com
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JULIAN MARLEY BRINGS AWAKE TOUR TO MIAMI
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source: sfltimes Written by RENEE MICHELLE HARRIS
Carrying on their father’s tradition of touching humanity with music, Julian Marley and his brothers will conclude the domestic leg of their “Awake” promotional tour in Miami.
Performing on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, Julian Marley and his brothers, Stephen and Damian “Jr. Gong” will join newcomer, up-and-coming international reggae artist Javaughn, who will open for the famous Marley clan. “As Julian Marley says, ‘Music is the universal sound that bridges all barriers of language, culture and color,’ and we couldn’t agree more,” said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “To have this talented family sharing our stage not only brings our diverse South Florida community together for a night of mind-bending soulful music, but also celebrates the heritage of the rich Marley name,” Richard said.
That rich Marley name stems, of course, from the world renowned reggae artist who even in death remains a strong family patriarch, the late Robert “Bob” Marley.
In a telephone interview from Colorado, Julian Marley told the South Florida Times that his father’s presence in his music is unmistakable; his presence in his life is palpable.
“My father is my teacher,” said Julian, 34, the tenth of the elder Marley’s 13 birth and adopted children.
Julian said his father’s message of justice, equality and social awareness is still very relevant and a driving force behind how he lives.
Asked to explain the impact of spirituality in his music, Julian said, “Music is vibration and spirituality is the main ingredient. Then again, I’m Rasta, meaning I’m spiritually inclined.”
Recorded in Miami and Jamaica, the Awake CD was released in May and features strong reggae beats infused with hip-hop and socially conscious lyrics.
The title song says, “When will we wake, we’ve got to wake. For many years, the prophets have spoken but will we hear?... And still, we can’t find no peace of mind. When will we wake? We’ve got to wake… We’ve fought so many battles, for whom. Yet our minds remain in shackles. Open up your eyes and you will see.”
Marley said the tour, which kicked off on Nov. 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been well received. His third studio release, Awake was preceded by Lion in the Morning, released in 1996 and A Time and Place, released in 2003.
If he wasn’t carrying on the Marley musical tradition, Julian said that he would still be involved with writing somehow, though he’d find using the written word without music daunting.
“You can hide behind the music,” he chuckled. Of the songwriting process, he said that frequently the melody comes first, however; “sometimes the music and the melody come together.”
During a “Giving Thanks With The Marleys” initiative, The Ghetto Youths Foundations is asking attendees to bring non-perishable canned goods to the event. These donations will be given to CHARLEE (Children Have All Rights: Legal, Educational and Emotional) Homes for Children to help feed over 170 young adults who have aged out of foster care, and to provide food for families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday.
WHAT: Julian Marley and the Uprising Concert
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.
Price: $24.50 to $44.50. Tickets can be purchased through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at 305-949-6722 or online at www.arshtcenter.org
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REGGAE LEGENDS in CONCERT AT BROOKLYN ACADEMY of MUSIC on THANKSGIVING WEEKEND -- Friday, NOV. 27th, 200
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As New Yorkers prepare for yet another Thanksgiving, the creative folks of Jammins Entertainment family have announced their presentation of a music-filled holiday treat -- the classic Reggae Legends Concert Series, which is set to celebrate the nostalgia and the enduring talent of iconic artists whose work span generations.
The show, REGGAE LEGENDS on FRIDAY, November 27th will spotlight the consistent ambassadors of reggae – THIRD WORLD, celebrating their 35 anniversary; reggae-lover’s-rock giant – GREGORY ISAACS; foundational messengers of reggae – INNER CIRCLE; and the empress of reggae – MARCIA GRIFFITHS. Truly, there are very few professional disc jockeys without an album/CD of these artists; and likewise it would be difficult to find any bona fide lover of reggae who can truthfully say that he/she never heard Third World’s “Try Jah Love” and “96 Degrees;” Gregory Isaacs “Night Nurse” and “Cool Ruler;” Inner Circle’s “Bad Boys” and “Sweat (A La La La La Long);” and Marcia Griffiths’ “Electric Slide” and “I Shall Sing” -- just to name a few of these artists’ all-time hits.
According to managing director of Jammins, George Crooks, “This series will feature some of the most distinctive, standard-setting artists alive, as they showcase their expansive repertoire and style to the delight of music lovers in the tri state area.”
Sponsors for the event thus far include JetBlue Airways, Hennessy, NY Perks, Café Shane, Unique Travel, Western Union and Grace Kennedy Bill Payment Services.
To purchase tickets contact the B.A.M. Box Office at 718.636.4100 or visit the following ticket outlets: BROOKLYN - Conrads Bakery, Unique "Jammins" Travel, Keeling Records, Topaz "Utica Ave" Restaurant, Faye & Kings Restaurant and CPAC Box Office; QUEENS - VP Records, Genesis Restaurant, Snip Snip Barber & Salon; BRONX: Moodies Records.
For further pertinent information contact Jammins at 718-282-8041 or log onto www.bam.org
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LAMBZBREATH PRESENTS...
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LAMBZBREATH Presents: MIDNITE 100% St. Croix Roots. In their first appearance in western NY. International Roots Reggae Sensation MIDNITE appearing live @ WATER STREET MUSIC HALL. 204 N. Water Street Rochester NY 14604. opening act G.P.G.D.S. and hosted by Roots & Culture Hip Hop Artist SKRIBE. $17 adv $20 door. This event is not to be missed!!!
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BOB MARLEY'S IMAGE DEFENDED
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By Waheedan Jariwalla source:lawdit.co.uk
The descendents of the Jamaican legend Bob Marley are seeking to enforce their exclusive rights to an image that has grown steadily since the reggae legend died of brain cancer in 1981 at the age of 36.
The Marley name, look and sound reportedly generate about $600m a year in sales of unlicensed wares. According to Forbes Magazine, legal sales are in the much smaller figure of $4m.
The family has hired a Canadian firm to protect its rights to the brand.
The intention is to cut out street vendors, who peddle Marley's image on everything from coffee mugs to towels, and create a new line of products dubbed "House of Marley" with vigorous policing of the brand.
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ANTHONY B TO WIN A GRAMMY?
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source: PRLog
Reggae's most prolific and engaging artist Anthony B was notified that he could be nominated for a Grammy Award in the field "Best Reggae Album" for the 2009 release "Rize Up." Anthony B is teaming up with music producer and president of Raffles Entertainment, Raffles van Exel to start an Grammy Nomination awareness campaign.
"It is just amazing to be considered for a nomination!" Anthony B said. "Just to be named among a field with some of the greats in Reggae is something that I will cherish. If I am nominated, it will be a great honor."
"We want to secure this Grammy nomination for Anthony B because he is an amazing artist. He deserves a nomination and to ultimately win." Says Raffles van Exel. "We will do everything in our power at Raffles Entertainment to secure the nomination!"
Anthony B is considered to be one of the most prolific Reggae singers in the industry. He has released 13 albums, over 1000 singles and appearances on over 100 albums in the last 14 years. Anthony B is an electrifying performer whose music grips the public social conscience.
Anthony B has collaborated with Bone Crusher, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, and a host of other artists.
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NEW VIDEO BY OSSIE DELLIMORE! CHECK IT OUT!
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Richest dead celebrity: Bob Marley
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A deal with the music superstar's estate is set to generate more than $1 billion in worldwide annual sales by 2012.
By Erik Heinrich, contributor
TORONTO (Fortune) -- Is reggae superstar Bob Marley bigger than Jesus? That's debatable, but the music legend who died 28 years ago is about to challenge Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson for the title of richest dead celebrity.
Toronto-based private-equity firm Hilco Consumer Capital has struck a management deal with the Marley estate, which is expected to generate worldwide annual sales in excess of $1 billion by 2012. That seems like a huge number, but by some estimates the Marley name, sound, and image already generate as much as $600 million in pirated merchandise.
"Marley is a strong global brand," says Mickey Goodman, a professional marketer and professor at New York University's Stern School of Business. "He enjoys a high level of awareness, and people feel positive about his music."
Major licensing agreements for the Marley brand are about to be launched in two key areas: consumer electronics -- including headphones, docking stations, and speakers -- and health care, which will likely feature skin-care products and herbal supplements. Also in the works, according to Hilco, are deals for a Marley-branded calming beverage, a video game similar to Guitar Hero featuring Marley's songs, and a chain of restaurants celebrating the music superstar.
Could this be commercial overkill for the Rastafarian whose spiritual songs about social injustice, hope, and redemption have become anthems for billions of fans, from Marrakech to Tokyo, and will it alienate them?
"This is not just about money," says Jamie Salter, Hilco's chief executive. "We have to believe in the people and products we partner with." Salter adds that the Marley estate will have final say on all business ventures, and that charities will figure into the overall mix of Marley branding.
Licensing of dead celebrities is an industry that has exploded in the last decade, thanks in large part to the proliferation of websites and blogs devoted to their memory. Typically, an estate receives 10% to 15% of gross proceeds from a licensing deal, which in this case will be divided between Hilco and the Marley family.
The artist who created such reggae hits as "One Love," "No Woman, No Cry," and "I Shot the Sheriff" fathered a total of 13 children, some out of wedlock, and it's not clear how many are included in the estate. Salter declined to explain how proceeds will be divided between his management company -- which also has an equity stake in a number of high-profile brands, including Polaroid, Sharper Image, and fashion label Halston -- and the Marleys.
However, at a conservative 10%, licensing fees from $1 billion in annual sales should pull in about $100 million for Hilco and the Marleys. That tops the latest figures reported for Presley ($55 million), John Lennon ($15 million), and Jimi Hendrix ($8 million).
Michael Jackson -- who is worth more dead than alive with an estimated $90 million in earnings in the last 12 months -- appears to be Marley's nearest rival for the richest-dead-celebrity crown. However, much of Jackson's reversal of fortune is due to a sharp spike in the sales of his albums and merchandise in the weeks following his death, as well as the one-time success of "This Is It," a film documenting rehearsals for shows he never performed at London's O2 arena.
But the danger of operating the Marley marketing machine in overdrive is that it could irreparably harm the natural mystic's image. Some brand experts now view Elvis as more of a caricature than icon as a result of overexposure.
For Sanjay Sood, director of the Entertainment & Media Management Institute at UCLA, there's one question to ask: If Marley were alive today, would he want his name associated with a particular product? "A lot of artists would say 'no,'" says Sood. "Otherwise, they would have done it when they were alive."
Presley's estate, which is managed by New York-based CKX, launched a line of clothing that turned out to be a bust. (CKX also controls the Muhammad Ali brand and has an equity stake in the company that produces the "American Idol" television show.)
More recently, Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has licensed her husband's song "Real Love" to be used by JC Penny (JCP, Fortune 500) in television ads, and she's given Ben & Jerry's ice cream permission to release a Lennon-inspired flavor called "Imagine Whirled Peace."
Salter of Hilco says the Marley brand has a long way to go before reaching saturation, noting he also considered doing business with the Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, and Jimi Hendrix estates, but settled on the Rastafarian from Trench Town, Jamaica, because that's where he says he saw the biggest potential.
There has never been a better time, it seems, to be a dead celebrity -- or perhaps, more precisely, the heir to a dead celebrity's name.
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REGGAE SUMFEST 2010 ALL INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Ebony Excursions invites you to join us at Sunset Beach Resort for any Reggae fan’s ultimate SumFest experience!
Don’t miss this chance to see all of the top-ranking Reggae artists at once and enjoy the people, culture and vibes of Jamaica!
Experience THE hottest Reggae festival of the year, enjoy a weeklong vacation and have an irie time with thousands of fellow Reggae fans from only $1,200 per person.
Next year marks Reggae SumFest’s 18th year in their legacy of showcasing the hottest Caribbean and International artists (such as the Official King and Queen of Dance Hall – Beenie Man and Lady Saw, Ne-Yo, Akon, Keri Hilson and LL Cool J just to name a few.
Reggae SumFest 2010 – Be There! All travel packages include: - 8 Days/7 Nights Hotel at Sunset Beach Resort - Transportation to All SumFest Events - VIP Access to All SumFest Events - All Meals and Beverages at the Sunset Beach Resort - All Gratuities Prices Based on Double Occupancy Airfare Not Included Space is limited… Don’t miss out!
For more information, please contact:
Ashlie Randolph
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MOSAIC FOUNDATION : : Mosaic Foundation
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Mosaic Foundation is a nine-piece roots reggae band hailing from Rochester, NY. Soul sister front woman, Eva Bless, blasts powerful political lyrics with three-horn harmonies (Matt Walden on trumpet, Jon Lourette on saxophone, and Tim Shneier on trombone) and the tightest rhythm section in town. With their original tunes, Mosaic Foundation sweetly rocks the house and the body. Alternating between songs like “We Stand Strong” that send political messages and easy love songs like “Long Way Home,” the band provides a range of material in a single set.
Mosaic Foundation is held down by the strong drum beats of John-Paul Nawn (who also plays in Ithaca with Kevin Kinsella and David "Solid" Gould & the Temple Rockers) and the booming bass of Ben “Steady” Panepento. Ken Luk, a student at Eastman School of Music, plays rhythm guitar and melodica while Mike Corey, one of the band’s founding members, takes the lead on guitar and has a hand in writing the original music and lyrics. Ekwem Bogmis hits the bubble on the keys and has recently joined in the composition of some new tunes.
Mosaic Foundation has opened for world renowned reggae artists Toots and the Maytals, Rebelution, Passafire & local favorites The Po’Boys Brass Band & Thousands of One. Upcoming shows scheduled with John Brown's Body, J-san & the Analogue Sons and The Buddhahood.
Inquiries: Laura 212.518.6272 mosaicfoundationmusic@gmail.com
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THE SEEN REDS : : Nature Vs. Nurture
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The Seen Reds have released a three song single to promote their upcoming full length album to be released early 2010. Nature vs. Nurture showcases different aspects of the band's original writing style. From roots-style reggae, to rock influenced jams, the single shows the many sides of The Seen Reds. Available September 12th, 2009, Nature vs. Nurture is the second release by the San Francisco Bay Area band following 2005's Leaf Dirt Mist and Cove (full length). The title track
“Nature vs. Nurture” sends a message of growth and prosperity between nature and mankind. With a grooving beat, flowing melodica and guitar lines and soothing vocals, “Nature vs. Nurture” is sure so satisfy any reggae fan looking for something new. Other tracks include “Fallen Through” and “The Rivet”. “Fallen Through” has a strong roots feel and “The Rivet” shows the band's more experimental side. Recorded and mixed by the band, Nature vs. Nurture is an example of The Seen Red's love of reggae music, and the process of bringing that music to the listener.
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VCX Ft. Soké : : All Night
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''All Night'' by VCX Ft. Soké
Recorded in the summer of 2009, this song was inspired by women who wanted a new vibe, a new sound to dance to. It has a dancehall rythm to it and RnB flavored vocals to blend both styles. Very easy listening and positive. The song "All night" is produced by Soké (www.sokemusic.com ) and represents the first single of the ENYO album by VCX (www.myspace.com/vcx07 ). As soon as it started playing in local clubs and radio, people requested a video for the song. So they decided to please the entourage. The video was shot in August 2009 in a high class club with professional dancers, models and of course, ballers with expensive bottles. It's produced by Jesse Ayigah and directed / edited by Justin Augustin. The video is now available on youtube.com or on the artists' websites.
Make sure to watch out for VCX's album entitled "ENYO" produced by Soké soon to be released in 2010.
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
Tour Dates
11/20/09 Fri The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, CA
11/21/09 Sat WorldBeat Center San Diego, CA
11/22/09 Sun Saint Rocke Hermosa Beach, CA
11/26/09 Thu The Paradiso Amsterdam, NL
11/27/09 Fri Astra Berlin, GER
11/29/09 Sun Le Bataclan Paris, FRA
11/30/09 Mon Hammersmith Apollo London, GB
12/01/09 Tue Manchester Academy Manchester, GB
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
| November 20 |
| 1956: |
H.I.M. Haile Selassie I visits Japan. |
| 1957: |
"Jim" Brown [UB40; drums] is born (some say b. November 21). |
| 1966: |
Billy Slaughter [Stone Love; selector] is born. |
| 1978: |
Yeshemabeth is born to Freddie McGregor and Judy Mowatt in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1998: |
Roland Alphonso, founding tenor saxophonist for Skatalites, passes away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from complications related to brain aneurysms. Age 67. (b. January 12, 1931)Roland had slipped into a coma after suffering a seizure onstage while performing with The Skatalites at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California, on November 2nd. |
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Serenity Prayer
God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
Amen.
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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN BY RICHIE B, HOST – “HOT MIX” ON HOT 102FM STRAIGHT FROM YARD! NOV 20, 2009
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 10 Hope & Pray – Mavado – CRO203 (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 12 Love Dem - Vybz Kartel - Heart of Love (2wks@#1)
D-1
03 4 8 Holiday – Ding Dong / Chevaughn – Notice U-1
04 3 20 My Life- Gee Whizz – TJ Records (2wks@#1) D-1
05 6 13 Hustle – Iyara – Rescue Production U-1
06 7 8 True Friend – Demarco – Fresh Ear U-1
07 9 9 Skip to Ma Lue – QQ feat Ding Dong – QQ Production U-2
08 5 12 Versatility – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-3
09 8 14 Unfair Officer – WASP – WMP (pp#4) D-1
10 10 17 Mockingbird – Mavado – Firelinks (2wks@#1) NM
11 13 7 Lockdown – Ms Triniti feat Vybz Kartel – Heart to Heart Production U-2
12 14 5 House Cleaning – Mavado – Heart of Love U-2
13 11 13 Back Broke – Junior Pinchers – Sloppishizzle Records (pp#7)
D-2
14 17 4 My Money (Ha Ha) – Merital feat Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion/Adijaheim Records U-3
15 16 6 Mood For Love - Idonia – Big Ship U-1
16 20 4 Mi Want My Own – Tyrical – Seanizzle Records U-4
17 12 19 Completely-Vybz Kartel feat Indu – Big Ship (2wks@#1) D-5
18 19 5 Foundation Ova Hype – Flippa Mafia – Big Ship U-1
19 21 3 Represent – Elephant Man - CRO203 U-2
20 23 2 Life We Living - Vybz Kartel – Cash Flow/Adidjaheim
U-3
21 15 15 Couple Up – TOK – Fresh Ear (3wks@#1) D-6
22 18 9 My Own – Vybz Kartel – Smurf Production (pp#14) D-4
23 25 2 Man A Gallis – Mr. Vegas – CRO203 U-2
24 - New Woman Pon Yuh Head – Chino – Big Ship
25 24 17 Dollar Sign – Black Ryno – Adijaheim/Not Nice (pp#13) D-1
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 17 Caan Cool – Khago – Pot of Gold (2wks@#1) NM
02 3 17 All About You – Wayne Wonder – Big Ship U-1
03 2 14 Mama You Alone – I-Octane – Arrows Recording (2wks@#1)
D-1
04 4 13 Lioness on the Rise – Queen Ifrica – Penthouse NM
05 7 12 Try Jah Love – Josie Mel & Smokey Benz – Minor 7, Flat 5 U-2
06 6 13 Always on my Mind – George Nooks – Tads Records NM
07 5 22 Street Life – Richie Spice – Sons of Spoon (2wks@#1) D-2
08 10 12 Ghetto Vibes –Lady G – House of Hits U-2
09 12 10 Revolution – Natural Black – Fifth Element Records U-3
10 9 13 Wash The Tears – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son Ent. D-1
11 13 13 Rastaman – Macka Diamond – U-2
12 14 10 Falling for You – Lutan Fire – Renaissance U-2
13 15 7 Ruff Times – Nico D feat. Jah Mason – Tad’s Int’l Rec/Kontractor Music/J.A.M. U-2
14 8 18 Weak To You – Sophia Brown – Music Mecca/321 Strong (pp#5) D-6
15 17 8 You Say – Black Queen – Brukkout Production U-2
16 11 23 Talk If You Talking – Cherine Anderson – Taxi (pp#4) D-5
17 18 6 Drive By – Nesbeth – Jan Biggs U-1
18 19 6 Rolling Stones – Spanner Banner – Penthouse U-1
19 20 4 Ears Hard – Vybrant – Major Links Entertainment U-1
20 21 4 Feel So Good – Barbee – Rare Diamond Productions U-1
21 23 3 You Turn Me On – Cherine Anderson & Natel – Grafton Music U-2
22 16 21 I Wanna Wake Up With You –Stevie Face – Boot Camp (pp#5) D-6
23 24 2 One More Night – Busy Signal – Turf Music U-1
24 25 2 Heavy Load – Tom Laing – Top Tier/Raw Moon U-1
25 - New King & Queen – Richie Spice & Alison Hinds –Black Coral
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 16 2 Sides of My Heart Vol 1 – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 12 Our World – TOK – VP Records NM
03 4 9 Rated G – Lady G – Tads Int’l Records U-1
04 3 17 Contagious – Tarrus Riley – VP Records (4wks@#1) D-1
05 6 6 Trial & Crosses – Twins of Twins – Kingston 13 Productions U-1
06 7 5 Awake – Julian Marley – Tuff Gong U-1
07 5 11 Imperial Blaze – Sean Paul – Atlantic/VP Records D-2
08 9 2 The Ultimate – Various Artistes – Tads International Records U-1
09 10 2 Greatest Dancehall Anthems – Various Artistes – Greensleeves Records U-1
10 - New Strictly the Best Vol. 41 – Various Artistes – VP Records
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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot. Key:
U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover TW – This Week, LW – Last Week,
WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
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