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EME AWARDS SET FOR FEBRUARY 4 JAMAICA

Photo: Vybz Kartel about to receive his 'Dj of the Year' Award from Chairman & Founder of the EMEs - Richie B in 2009 This year's staging the Excellence In Music and Entertainment (EME) Awards is set for Thursday February 4, at the Gardens at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. The EME Awards is the brain child of radio personality Richard 'Richie B' Burgess. He created this award show to honour the players in the local music industry, both past and present, for their hard work in creating and maintaining excellence within our rich musical culture. The EME Awards is a non-profit venture. Since its humble beginnings back in 2005, as a small in studio production, the EME Awards have grown to become one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the local entertainment calendar. The EME Awards has garnered support and popularity through the years and has attracted coverage from both the local and international media. Last year, the presence of America's BETJ Channel, provided quite a boost for the EMEs and their repeat airings of the event has definitely added to the excitement both here and abroad. Over 85% of the awardees were in attendance for both the 2008 and 2009 staging and the organisers hope to improve on that percentage this year. This is a clear indication of the respect the industry has for this event. 2010 promises to be even bigger and better. CATEGORIES // NOMINEES & HONOUREES EME AWARDS 2010 (For recordings and overall impact between Oct. 01, 2008 – Sept. 30, 2009) Note….. more or less than six (6) nominations in a category is the result of ties CATEGORIES NOMINEES 1) DJ OF THE YEAR (MALE)for overall impact as solo vocal performer in eligibility year) VYBZ KARTEL BEENIE MAN BOUNTY KILLER ELEPHANT MAN BUSY SIGNAL DING DONG FLIPPA MAFIA KIPRICH 2) DJ OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)(for overall impact as solo vocal performer in eligibility year) MACKA DIAMOND STACIOUS TIFA LADY SAW SPICE LADY G PAMPUATTAE LISA HYPE 3) VOCALIST OF YEAR (MALE) (for overall impact as solo vocal performer in eligibility year) ROMAINE VIRGO JAH CURE TARRUS RILEY RICHIE SPICE STEVIE FACE DAVILLE HEZRON 4) VOCALIST OF YEAR (FEMALE) (for overall impact as solo vocal performer in the eligibility year) ETANA SOPHIA BROWN CHERINE ANDERSON ALAINE TAMI CHIN PHYLLISIA BARBEE 5) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (DANCEHALL) (for overall impact as a record producer in this category in the eligibility year) TARIQ ‘RUSSIAN JOHNSON - CHIMNEY RECORDS STEPHEN MCGREGOR - BIG SHIP D. & C. HARRINSINGH, C. MARSH - DASECA LINTON ‘TJ’ WHITE - TJ RECORDS NOTNICE - AINSLEY MORRIS NOTICE - UNGA & WELCH JASON HENRIQUES & MR SHAWN - COPPER SHOT ARIF COOPER - FRESH EAR 6) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (REGGAE) (for overall impact as a record producer in this category in the eligibility year) KEMAR’DJ Flava’ Mc GREGOR – NO DOUBT RECORDS DELMAR ‘Della’ DRUMMOND – DANGER ZONE DONOVAN BENNETT – DON CORLEON LABEL SLY & ROBBIE – TAXI LABEL DONOVAN GERMAIN – PENTHOUSE RECORDS LLOYD JAMES JNR. - JAM II LABEL STEPHEN McGREGOR – BIG SHIP LABEL 7) BEST NEW ARTIST (MALE) (award to an artist whose overall impact during the eligibility year establishes his public identity as a recording artist) GEE-WHIZZ RAS PENCO WASP ROMAINE VIRGO CHASE CROSS CHEVAUGHN MERITAL 8) BEST NEW ARTIST (FEMALE) (award to an artist whose overall impact during the eligibility year establishes her public identity) STREAM GAZA INDU PHYLLISIA RAINE SEVILLE SOPHIA SQUIRE GAZA KIM LISA HYPE TIMEKA MARSHALL 9) DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR (for overall impact as a vocal performer by established duos or groups in the eligibility year) RDX LUST TOK ANDREW & WADA BLOOD BONAFIDE VOICEMAIL SUGAR ROY & CONRAD CRYSTAL MERITAL 10) BIGGEST COMEBACK ARTIST (award to an artist whose release(s) in the eligilibility year marked his/her ‘return’ to the charts after a long break) CHUCKLE BERRY ANTHONY RED ROZE LLOYD LOVINDEER RUFFIAN SPANNER BANNER MIKEYLOUS 11) SONG OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL) - (award to the artist and producer who score the biggest charting song in this category during the eligibility year) COMPLETELY MOCKING BIRD I AM BLESSED MIND PON MI MONEY LIFE FROM MAWNING HOLIDAY GOOD GIRL, GONE BAD 12) SONG OF THE YEAR (REGGAE) (award to the artist and producer who score the biggest charting song in this category during the eligibility year) SO IN LOVE - Hezron CALL ON ME – Jah Cure/Phillisia A THOUSAND MILES AWAY – Ras Penco CAAN SLEEP – Romaine Virgo MAMA YOU ALONE – I-OCTANE LIONESS ON THE RISE – QUEEN IFRICA TELL IT LIKE IT IS – STEVIE FACE ONE MORE NIGHT – BUSY SIGNAL 13) ALBUM OF THE YEAR (award to artist(s) and producer(s) if different from artist(s) whose album had biggest impact in this category in the eligibility year) UNIVERSAL CURE – JAH CURE RASTA GOT SOUL – BUJU BANTON MR BROOKS – A BETTER TOMORROW CONTAGIOUS – TARRUS RILEY MONTEGO BAY – QUEEN IFRICA 2 SIDES OF MY HEART – GRAMPS MORGAN MADE IN JAMAICA – COURTNEY ‘YOGI’ JOHN IMPERIAL BLAZE – SEAN PAUL 14) RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR (award to the artist with the most charting hits in the eligibility year) VYBZ KARTEL MAVADO ELEPHANT MAN DING DONG KONSHENS QUEEN IFRICA 15) CULTURAL /POSITIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR (award to artist with the best/biggest cultural/positive recording(s) in the eligibility year) TARRUS RILEY QUEEN IFRICA RICHIE SPICE JAH CURE I – OCTANE KONSHENS LUTAN FYAH 16) BREAKTHRU ARTIST OF THE YEAR (award to artist whose work attracted local and intl atten, and who is seen as poised as a leader for the next generation of reggae/ dance hall stars) CHINO CHARLEY BLACK BLACK RYNO JAHVINCI DING DONG FLEXX BRAMMA TYRICAL 17) SONG WRITER/ LYRICIST OF THE YEAR (award to artist whose writing skills on all ‘charting’ songs were of a consistently high standard ) VYBZ KARTEL BUSY SIGNAL MAVADO KONSHENS ASSASSIN QUEEN IFRICA WAYNE MARSHALL DEMARCO 18) SINGJAY OF THE YEAR (MALE) (award to artist w/ biggest overall impact in this category in the eligilibility year) NESBETH MAVADO CHARLEY BLACK I – OCTANE CHINO SERANI KONSHENS 19) SINGJAY OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)(award to the artist with the biggest overall impact in this category in the eligibility year) CECILE D’ANGEL QUEEN IFRICA TANYA STEVENS BLACK QUEEN RUFFIAN ISHAWNA 20) COLLABO OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL)(for a collaborative vocal performance by artists who do not normally perform together) COMPLETELY – VYBZ KARTEL & INDU THINK BOUT MI – MACKA & UNICORN UGLY SO – KIPRICH & BLACKER GOOD GIRL, GONE BAD – TARRUS RILEY & KONSHENS DIP AGAIN – ELEPHANT MAN & DING DONG HOLIDAY - DING DONG & CHEVAUGHN VERSITILITY – VYBZ KARTEL & INDU DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY – VOICEMAIL & BUSY SIGNAL 21) COLLABO OF THE YEAR (REGGAE) (for a collaborative vocal performance by artists who do not normally perform together) CALL ON ME – JAH CURE Feat PHYLLISIA DUMPLING SHOP – LLOYD LOVINDEER & MAMA TIA PRESSURING THE POOR – SPRING-1 & RAS SHILOH YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING – NODDY VIRTUE & JODIAN PANTRY KING AND QUEEN – RICHIE SPICE & ALISON HINDS FOREVERMORE – TARRUS RILEY/ ALAINE TRY JAH LOVE – JOSIE MEL & SMOKEY BEN JAH JAH SEE DEM A COME – SUGAR ROY & CONRAD CRYSTAL 22) RHYTHM OF THE YEAR (REGGAE)(award to the producer of the reggae rhythm with the biggest impact in the eligibility year) CHANGES – DON CORLEON RECORDS AUTOMATIC – PENTHOUSE RECORDS SWEETNESS - MAC D RECORDS GOOD LOVE – JAM 2 RECORDS SWEET RHYTHM – NO DOUBT RECORDS KARMA RHYTHM – ARROWS RECORDING 23) RHYTHM OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL) (award to the producer/ label of the dance hall rhythm with the biggest impact in the eligibility year) SET ME FREE - HEART OF LOVE PRODUCTION MOVIE STAR - CHIMNEY RECORDS STREET TEAM - FIRE LINKS MUSIC GOOD LIFE - LIV UP RECORDS NATIONAL PRIDE - FRESH EAR PRODUCTIONS TRIPLE BOUNCE - CR0203 RECORDS FITNESS - DI GENIUS MUSIC GO GO CLUB – CHIMNEY RECORDS 24) REGGAE/DANCEHALL COMPILATION OF YEAR – VARIOUS ARTISTES (award to the distributor/licensor of the reggae/dancehall compilation with biggest impact in the eligibility year) THE HIT LIST – VARIOUS ARTISTS/ TADS REGGAE GOLD 2009 – VARIOUS ARTISTES/ VP THE ULTIMATE REGGAE/DANCEHALL X-PERIENCE – VARIOUS ARTISTES/ TADS NATIONAL PRIDE – VARIOUS ARTISTS/ TADS GOOD LIFE RIDDIM – VARIOUS ARTISTS GREATEST REGGAE ONE DROP ANTHEMS (2009) –VARIOUS ARTISTES/ GREENSLEEVES STRICTLY THE BEST VOL. 40/ 41- VARIOUS ARTISTES/ VP 25) MOST IMPROVED ARTIST (award to a ‘next generation’ artist whose career improves most dramatically in all areas over the eligibility year) CHINO BLACK RYNO JAHVINCHI WASP TIFA ROMAINE VIRGO KHAGO FLEXX 26) GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR (award to the gospel artist with the biggest impact in this category in the eligibility year) GODDY GODDY PRODIGAL SON DJ NICHOLAS OMARI JUDITH GAYLE CARLENE DAVIS RYAN MARK CHEVELLE FRANKLIN 27) INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR (award to the artist scoring the biggest charting International Hit during the eligibility year) SEAN KINGSTON hit song FIRE BURNING MAVADO hit song I’M SO SPECIAL SEAN PAUL hit song SO FINE SERANI hit song NO GAMES VYBZ KARTEL/ SPICE hit song ROMPING SHOP CHERINE ANDERSON hit song SAY HEY (I LOVE YOU) w/ Michael Franti & Spearhead 28) BEST ROOTS PLAY (award to the theatrical production w/ the biggest impact in the eligibility year) BASHMENT GRANNY BASHMENT GRANNY 2 DIANA THE XTORTIONISTZ ME AND MI CHUPSIE HONOUR AWARDS: 36) ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR AWARDEES: (Jamaican Artist (s) of International Accclaim who’s led his/her life by example and have brought their offspring into the world of Reggae) TOOTS HIBBERT DENROY MORGAN 37) INTERNATIONAL FRIEND OF REGGAE AWARDEE (International. Super Star(s) will receive this Awards for his/her support of Reggae Music) INDIA ARIE MELANIE FIONA
ANTHONY B BRINGS SPIRITUAL AND PROACTIVE REGGAE TO THE IMAGE VIP LOUNGE IN SACRAMENTO, CA ON JANUARY 17

H.A.S.O. Live Productions presents Reggae dancehall performer Anthony B who will be performing along with Malika Mademana on Sunday, January 17 at Image VIP Lounge at 705 J Street in downtown Sacramento. The venue is for 21 and over. Showtime is at 9pm and $25 tickets can be purchased in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Draped in the rich colors of African cloth, his trademark staff in hand, and his dreadlocks wrapped regally on his head, Anthony B embodies all that it is spiritual and proactive about Reggae music. This artist has been steadfast in his mission to represent the poor and oppressed, using sharp lyrics to confront political injustices and bring the issues of the people to the forefront. In the process, he has raised the quality of performance standards and lyrical content for the industry, through the release of 10 albums, over 1000 singles and appearances on over 100 albums in the last 15 years. Anthony B’s musical journey started in the church, back when he was still called Keith Anthony Blair in Clark’s Town, Trelawney. In this part of rural Jamaica, Anthony B was immersed in the thunderous chants and rhythms of Revivalism and the Seventh Day Adventist church where he honed his soon-to-be signature vocals. In his formative years, the artiste also cleaved to the music of Otis Redding and the incomparable Peter Tosh. For more information call 916/607-6995
THE 8TH EPISODE OF NICHOLAS Da SILVA'S GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES 'DREAD AND ALIVE' FEATURING DREW MCINTOSH: JAMAICAN SUPER HERO

Dread & Alive (continued from last week) "Hey there, fella. Did we wake you up?" Drew nodded, still rubbing his eyes as he walked toward his mother to grab hold of her pant leg. "Drew, I want you to meet someone. Say hello to Cuffee." Silently, the two boys stared at each other, their expression a mixture of curiosity and uneasiness. Philip continued, "Cuffee lives in the Cockpit Country. One day I will take you there." The boys continued to eye each other in silence until Drew flashed a smile. Cuffee returned the gesture with a smile of his own. "Okay then,” Philip continued, “I must leave now but I’ll be back shortly." "Just make sure you return by suppertiime. I'm cooking rice and peas and I don’t want to have to keep the pot hot.” "I’ll be here. You know that’s my favorite," Philip said, giving her a long hug and a kiss on the right cheek. He stared down at Drew, pride showing in his eyes, then patted him on his head before hurrying out the back door with Cuffee. For dinner, Maria prepared a hearty meal of peppered shrimp and rice and peas; gungo beans mixed with rice, coconut milk and spices. A tossed salad and baked sweet potato completed the meal. As the McIntosh's gathered around the table, there was a feeling of uncertainty in the air. Maria and Philip sat down quietly, neither one bothering to say a word. Drew, sensing that his mother was upset with Philip, quietly took his place at the table. He picked up his fork and began eating his salad first. This was a daily routine for the Islander. He would always eat his least favorite part of his dinner first, saving the best for last. In this case, he quickly consumed the salad and sweet potato, saving the peppered shrimp and rice and peas for last. Maria glanced over at Drew and smiled, then turned her attention to Philip, still waiting for him to explain Cuffee's presence earlier in the day. Philip too, knew that Maria was upset with him. As he ate eat his dinner, he avoided eye contact with her, hoping to make it through the meal without any confrontation. But it wasn't to be. As he took another bite, Maria broke the silence. "So … do you want to tell me why Cuffee was here?" Maria asked. Drew, mouth open and fork poised, looked up at his father, waiting to see what he would say. Surprised, Philip mumbled a reply through a mouth full of food but his eyes never left his plate. "That’s okay. I can wait but I’m not leaving the table until you tell me," Maria said coldly. Philip wiped his mouth with the napkin and then stared directly into Maria's eyes. He cleared his throat then wiped his hands with a napkin before folding it and placing it on the table. He leaned back in his chair, folded his arms across his chest, fidgeted a little in his chair, then finally said, "Cuffee has come with a message from Cudjoe." To be continued … Dread & Alive....is an ongoing graphic novel series about Jamaican Super Hero Drew McIntosh. If you missed any episodes, installment, click here to read: For more information about the author, Nicholas Da Silva, visit http://www.dreadandalive.com
TONY REBEL MAKES PLEA TO CLEANSE DANCEHALL

Event organiser Tony Rebel in a plea to cleanse dancehall of explicit lyrics. Explicit dancehall, his argument suggested was not marketable in Europe and contributed to poor US sales in 2009. The top deejays of 2009 were Mavado and Vybz Kartel whose explicit recordings and tribalised fans fuelled the 'gully versus gaza' divide. But Kartel and former mentor Bounty Killer also traded lyrical curses along with Flippa Mafia and Elephant Man. The music remained mainly underground but formed the subtext of poor sales in 2009: A year in which no dancehall artiste sold over 80,000 copies in the US market, according to Soundscan, the sales tracker of music and video products throughout North America. Last week rising deejay Ra Deal defended artistes and blamed record company mismanagement and negative publicity for the decline in the music industry. Rebel added: "What they love about us, is when them going through hardship and terrible times dem hear 'don't worry about a ting'. That is what they want...don't apologise for endorsing and loving and support the real authentic side of Jamaica music." International reggae charts continue to be dominated by non Jamaican reggae artistes. For instance iTunes reggae charts in Japan, Germany and New Zealand, on January 1, had only one Jamaican-born artiste -- Bob Marley -- in the top ten, signalling to some pundits that Jamaica is losing influence on reggae. Top sellers in the US market were Sean Paul's Imperial Blaze (Atlantic Records), Matisyahu's Light (Epic Records) and Reggae Gold (VP Records), which sold some 69,700, 56,700 and 40,000 respectively in North America. Conscious reggae group Morgan Heritage and dancehall producer-turned-singer Serani, made first week sales of 300 and 1,200 units respectively, but were still able to chart on Billboard. According to Rebel, the line-up of the 2010 staging of Rebel Salute includes the London-based Steel Pulse, Queen Ifrica, Tarrus Riley, Etana, Capleton, Alaine, Marion Hall (aka Lady Saw), Sasco (aka Assassin), Richie Spice, I-Octane, Brown Sugar, Stream, Romain Virgo, Noddy Virtue, Hezron, Bugle, Ras Penco, I-Wayne, Gramps Morgan (from Morgan Heritage), Jah Mason, Stevie Face, Chevaughn and C Sharp, Freddie McGregor, Junior Murvin, Singing Melody, Leroy Gibbons, Daddy U-Roy, Pinchers, Peter Metro, Ronnie Davis of the Itals' fame from which a member David Isaacs died recently, and many others. source: By Steven Jackson Observer writer
Fill The Truck For Haiti Initiative

South Florida's Reggae Music fraternity is appealing to members of the public to help us “Fill the truck for Haiti” Friday, January 15 between the hours 0f 8:30am-7pm at VP Records, 6022 SW 21st Street in Miramar. They will have a live broadcast throughout the day on WAVS 1170 AM with various radio personalities and community leaders leading the charge. Items being collected are non perishable food items, toiletries, bed linen, first aid kits, new items of clothing, cots, bottled water, towels, flashlights and batteries, children formulas, diapers etc. We need volunteers to assist with loading the truck and to make calls to businesses and individuals for donations. Join us as we fill the truck for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. For more information call, 754-214-3895. Thanks to WAVS Radio – Hi Class Promotions, Princess PM Productions, The Rich Davis Show, Whiz Communications, NRS Promotions, VP Records, Caribbean Network Magazine, Al Haitian Flag Day Committee , South Florida Caribbean News (WWW.SFLCN.COM) and more to come in making this event possible.
TIMELESS ROOTS INNERVIEWS WITH HAILEMAH

Part Two Hailemah gets Up Close and Personal; an Innerview with Ras Abel, Ethiopia's finest Roots Reggae artist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTKXSvSxsYQ For more information, or to reach Hailemah at Timeless Roots Media, call 240-330-6130 or timelessi@comcast.net
CHEF MAYRA'S: APPLE PECAN PANCAKES

* 1 1/2 cups soy milk * 1/2 cup soft silken tofu * 1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder * 1 tsp. salt * 1 tsp. cinnamon * 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and quartered * 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely crushed * Vegetable oil, for frying * Nondairy ( vegan) margarine, as a condiment * Maple syrup, as a condiment Put the soy milk, tofu, vegetable shortening, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and apples into a food processor and pulse until the ingredients are blended and the apples are finely chopped. Fold in the pecans. Heat a griddle or large frying pan coated with a thin layer of vegetable oil over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot griddle. Cook until bubbles appear then flip the pancake and cook it until it is lightly browned. Serve immediately with nondairy margarine and maple syrup. For more cooking tips and recipes, why not take my next cooking class? Email me for details on upcoming classes. Stay Lean, Green & Sexy Chef Mayra For more cooking tips and recipes, why not take my next cooking class? '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
SPREAD YOUR REGGAE MESSAGE THROUGHOUT THE LAND WITH AN AD IN THE REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE

Smart media buyers will want to take advantage of a 15% discount off our print magazine ad rates. It is our annual Early-Bird Special. Just choose what size ad you want and make your payment before FEBRUARY 15 (artwork not due until April 26) The Reggae Festival Guide magazine, now in its 16th year is the oldest and largest reggae magazine in the world. We distribute 100,000 free copies throughout U.S. and Canada each spring via music stores, concerts, Rasta boutiques, head shops, etc. and of course, at Festivals! This is THE platform for you to promote your band, festival, website, concert, tour, service or product. The magazine only comes out once a year, so contact our advertising department for more info: 775-337-8344, advertising@reggaefestivalguide.com
BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY

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REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE EDITOR LOOKING FOR REGGAELECTIONS FOR THE 2010 EDITION

Greetings Reggae Fans, Artists, Promoters, Vendors-- to anyone with a wonderful reggae memory to share: Reggae Festival Guide magazine once again seeks your “Reggaelections;” your Red, Gold and Green memories of a most cherished reggae-related experience...an amazing set you heard...and incredible festival experience...meeting your favorite singer...meeting your wife or husband through a reggae show-- your unforgettable reggae memory-- whatever it may be! We’re looking for something in the 200-500 word-range (not too elaborate) and we’ll would also need a picture of you (doesn’t have to be of the experience itself) for your Reggaelection. (Pictures need to be minimum 300dpi quality/resolution.) Please send to: editor@reggaefestivalguide.com DREADLINE: MARCH 1, 2010 Looking forward to hearing from you! -Anthony 'The PostmOn' Postman
VALENTINE'S W/ LLOYD BROWN LIVE IN SACRAMENTO, CA

If you haven't seen Lloyd Brown live, you don't wanna miss this. Performing Live at Queen Sheba's in Downtown Sacramento, CA Lloyd Brown is back in the United States touring with his Riddim Works Band. CalWest Cultural brings you the exclusive "For Your Consideration Tour" and a special tribute to Lovers Rock Friday, February 12, 2010. Come enjoy some irie Ethiopian and Ital Cuisine while listening to the soulful sounds of lovers rock by Lloyd Brown and his live band. Tables and booths available. 21+ $15 In Advance at Ticketweb.com Space is limited. Get your presale tickets today! Visit us online at: www.Myspace.com/CalwestCultural and www.Myspace.com/CalWestCulturalEvents
BUJU TO MISS GRAMMYS

Dancehall star Buju Banton will miss the January 31 Grammy Awards where his latest album, Rasta Got Soul, is one of five nominated for the reggae prize. While the winner is being named, Buju will be in a federal prison where he will stay until his trial in March. After spending Christmas behind bars, Buju appeared in court but did not apply for bail. Instead, Buju entered a not-guilty plea when he appeared in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. “We pleaded not guilty because Buju is an innocent man,” attorney-at-law David P. Markus told The Gleaner minutes after leaving the courtroom. Markus has already expressed confidence in securing an acquittal for Buju on the basis that “the government’s case has got no soul”. After court yesterday, the attorney remained in a positive mood, even as his client was returned to custody. “We are eagerly awaiting trial in March so the truth can be told,” added Markus. He told The Gleaner that no application for bail was entered during the latest court appearance because of Buju’s “immigration status”. US officials cancelled the entertainer’s visa issued to Buju shortly after he was arrested and charged last month. Because of the cancellation of his visa, Buju, whose correct name is Mark Myrie, would be subject to detention under the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detainer even if he was granted bail on the criminal charges. Buju will remain in federal custody until February 4 when he returns to court for a status conference before the trial expected to begin in early March. The trial had reportedly been set to begin on February 1, but the attorney representing Ian Thomas, one of two men charged with Buju, requested that the date be changed. Buju, Thomas and James Mack, were indicted late last year by a Grand Jury on one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and one count of aiding and abetting the possession of a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime. The three face the possibility of up to life in prison if found guilty on both counts. Thomas and Mack, otherwise known as ‘Spencer Clarke’, were already denied bail. All three are represented by separate lawyers with Markus representing Buju, Michael Donaldson representing Mack and Wayne Golding Sr representing Thomas. 2010 Reggae Grammy Nominees Buju Banton – Rasta Got Soul Gregory Isaacs- Brand New Me Julian Marley – Awake Stephen Marley – Mind Control – Acoustic Sean Paul – Imperial Blaze source: Jamaica Gleaner
REGGAE SUMFEST 2010 ALL INCLUSIVE TRAVEL PACKAGE

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 sumfest@ebonyexcursionstravel.com http://ebonyexcursions.com/Upcoming_Event.html www.myspace.com/ebonyexcursions http://gotosumfest09.ning.com/

Bryan Art : : Ready Or Not

www.myspace.com/bryan.art

Roots Revealers : : Roots Revealers

http://www.myspace.com/newimagepromo1

Ruffi-Ann : : Ruffi-Ann

www.myspace.com/ruffiann

LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!

GROUNDATION

will be taking their 10th Annual Bob Marley Tribute tour on the road in February across the country for the 1st time.

Tuesday February 2, 2010 – Austin, TX - Flamingo Cantina

Thursday February 4, 2010 – New Orleans, LA - Howlin Wolf

Saturday February 6, 2010 – Orlando, FL - The Plaza Theatre

Sunday February 7, 2010 – Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live

Wednesday February 10, 2010 – Charleston, SC - The Pour House

Thursday February 11, 2010 – Asheville, NC - The Grey Eagle

Friday February 12, 2010 – Baltimore (Towson), MD - Recher Theatre

Saturday February 13, 2010 – New York City, NY - Sullivan Hall

Sunday February 14, 2010 – Boston (Allston), MA - Harpers Ferry

Wednesday February 17, 2010 – Chicago, IL - The Kinetic Playground

Friday February 19, 2010 – Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece

Saturday February 20, 2010 - Boulder, CO - The Boulder Theatre

Sunday February 21, 2010 -Ft. Collins, CO - The Aggie Theatre

Tuesday February 23, 2010 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent

PATO BANTON

“Grammy Nominated Reggae Legend Pato Banton is one of the greatest British MCs to evolve from the UK. Rated as one of the top showmen in the industry, for providing a high-energy performance while mixing humor with social consciousness and spirituality, Pato provides music for the body, mind & soul.”

3-3 Los Angeles, CA

3-4 Bakersfield, CA

3-5 Fresno, CA

3-6 Stockton/Modesto

3-7 Chico, CA

3-8 Ashland, OR

3-9 Eugene, OR

3-10 Portland, OR

3-11 SnoQualmie, WA

3-12 Seattle, WA

3-13 Spokane, WA

3-14 Boise, ID

3-15 Day Off

3-16 Salt Lake City / Park City, UT

3-17 Drive Day

3-18 Reno, NV

3-19 Nicolaus, CA

3-20 Petaluma, CA

3-21 Berkeley, CA

3-22 Day Off

3-23 Santa Cruz, CA

3-24 King City, CA

3-25 San Luis Obispo / Grover Beach, CA

3-26 Santa Barbara / Ventura, CA

3-27 Hermosa / Redondo Beach, CA

3-28 Laguna Beach, CA

TONY REBEL & QUEEN IFRICA

Wed January 27th : Effenaar, Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Thu January 28th : Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Mon February 1st : Watt, West Kruiskade 26, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Tue February 2nd : Oosterpoort, Groningen, the Netherlands

Wed February 3rd : Underground, Cologne, Germany

Thu February 4th : YAAM, Ostbahnhof, Stralauer Platz 35, Berlin, Germany Fri February 5th : Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany

Sat February 6th : CC de Werft, Werft 32, Geel, Belgium

Sun February 7th : Élysée-Montmartre, Paris, France

Mon February 8th : Bordeaux, France

Tue February 9th : Toulouse, France

Thu February 11th : Montpellier, France

Thu February 25th : Backstage, Munich, Germany

Fri February 26th : Centralstation, Darmstadt, Germany

Sat February 27th : Dietrich Keuning Haus, Dortmund, Germany

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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE

source: Reggae Life: http://reggaelife.jp/index-e.html

This Day in Reggae and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history

January 15
Musician/producer Sidney Mills is born.

1929: Martin Luther King, Jr., activist and civil rights leader, is born Michael Luther King in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

1956: Junior George Chin aka 'Chico' [809; trumpet] is born in Jamaica.

1959: DJ Sister Carol <http://www.sistercarol.com/> (Carol Theresa East) is born in Kingston, Jamaica.

1960: Yellowman (Winston Foster) is born in Kingston, Jamaica.

1962: Tony Rebel (Patrick George Anthony Barrett) is born in Manchester, Jamaica.

KEHV:

SIMPLY KEHV: Debut Album

Kehv, dubbed the Prince of Reggae Soul, stands tall with the release of his official debut album entitled “Simply KEHV.” Released on the label, Impressionist Music, this debut highlights the different styles of Kehv and displays the naked truth of his versatile vocal ability.

In case you haven’t heard of Kehv, then you’ve got some catching up to do. Kehv has been bubbling on the music scene since his earlier recordings in 1995. Born in the Parish of St. Ann, Jamaica, Kehv is strongly influenced by reggae, but also has a love for R&B. He proclaims his form of artistry as being a blending of the two with an infusion of hip-hop; producing the sound, he and his team call “Reggae Soul.”

Growing up in Jamaica, Kehv’s musical career began at the early age of ten in the church choir. With no formal training, he blossomed from singing to writing or co-writing almost every song and mastered both the guitar and the piano. After migrating to the United States and settling in Miami FL, Kehv recorded his first single "Half Way There" in 1995. With the demand from his audience for more music highlighting his beautiful vocals and masterful playing skills, Kehv continued to write, perform and release new music every chance he got. On radio stations all over South Florida and Jamaica his latest singles "Distant Lover", "Hear You Say", and “Take This Higher” can now be heard, while some of his other songs are blowing up on internet radio stations here in the United States, and as far as Canada and the UK.

Labeled as an indie artist on Myspace Music, a new artist by Partyspree.com, and a local artist at home in Miami, Kehv has surpassed all of these titles by working with superstars such as Kymani Marley, Wyclef Jean, and Tony Kelly. He has also shared the stage with international artists such as Beenie Man, Shaggy, Sean Kingston and Derrick Morgan of Morgan Heritage, and has performed on major network stations BET and MTV.

Kehv recently performed, in celebration of the completion of his album, at Miami’s premiere hot spot the Grass Restaurant and Lounge to a packed house. Superstars such as Kymani Marley, radio personality Vanessa James and many others were in attendance to support this talented artist on the rise!

With the release of his debut album Simply KEHV, now available worldwide on all digital outlet stores, Kehv has made available to his fans the music they have been clamoring for. This CD has all the ingredients to satisfy completely all music lovers. Roots rockas will fill up conscious riddims, reggae heads will rock away, and those who just like good music will quickly catch the two and four downbeats. This “fresh face” on the scene has truly put in the time and effort and Simply KEHV does not and will not disappoint.

According to top40-charts.net, "with his humble demeanor, spiritual awareness, and unquestionable talent, the music fraternity as well as the fans would be wise to take a look at this fresh face coming your way. His name is Kehv. Blessed from birth!"

Stan Evans Smith, of the West Indian Times says “Kehv relates his life experiences through his music…”

Stacy Lee-Williams of Kingleopromotions says "take a listen and you will instantly become a fan."

Please visit Kehv's interactive website at www.myspace.com/kehvmusic for much more information, including mp3's, contact info, full bio, pictures, and performance information.

Simply KEHV is NOW available on I-Tunes, Amazon and all digital outlet stores. CD w/videos can be purchased from www.myspace.com/kehvmusic and will be available from CDbaby soon.

For more information, contact: Management

Helen Morgan
phone: 703-328-0668
email: Morgan@impmusiclabel.com

JAH's Prayer

Oh JAH JAH who is in Zion

IRIE be thy name

JAH kingdom come, JAH will be done In Babylon as it is in Zion

Give us this day our provision

and lead us not into temptation

But deliver us into JAH nation

For Thine is the Iron, Lion, of Zion

ForIver and Iver

JAH

source: http://people.tribe.net/

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Attention Promoters Attention Promoters: How can you get your 2010 festival posted here for FREE? email us to find out info@reggaefestivalguide.com	Reggae Consciousness 2010 Saturday-Sunday, February 6th-7th 2010 Seattle Washington United States
Bob Fest Ag Fair 2010 Sunday, February 7th 2010 Hilo Hawaii United States	Marley in the Mountains Friday-Saturday, February 26th-27th 2010 Ketchum/Sun Valley ID United States
POETRY IN MOTION Sunday-Sunday, February 28th-28th 2010 9 Villa Road, MANDEVILLE MANCHESTER Jamaica WI	Austin Reggae Fest Austin Texas - does anyone know if they are having this festival this year? United States
Houston International Festival 2010 - Spotlights the Caribbean Saturday-Sunday, April 17th-25th 2010 Houston Texas U.S.	Okanogan Highlands Conscious Culture Festival Friday-Saturday, June 11th-12th 2010 Tonasket Washington United States
Tampa Caribbean Carnival Saturday-Sunday, June 12th-13th 2010 St. Petersburg Florida United States	Festival Afrique-Carib Sunday-Sunday, June 27th-27th 2010 Almere Flevoland Netherlands
Green Reggae Music and Arts Festival Saturday, July 3rd 2010 San Jose, Costa Rica	Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival Saturday-Sunday, July 10th-11th, 2010 Maple Ridge BC Canada
Weedbeat Festival Friday-Sunday, July 16th-18th 2010 Hannover Rössing Germany	Reggae & Vibe Beach Fest Friday-Sunday, July 16th-18th 2010 Skegness Lincolnshire United Kingdom
Rootz and Reggae Festival of Life Saturday-Monday, July 24th-26th 2010 Alton Virginia United States	Reggae Sun Ska Festival Friday-Saturday, August 6th-7th 2010 Aquitaine Cissac Médoc France
OSTRODA REGGAE FESTIVAL Friday-Sunday, August 13th-15th 2010 warminsko-mazurskie OSTRODA Poland	19th annual Mid West Reggae Fest Friday-Sunday, August 13th-15th 2010 Garrettsville OH United States
South Bend Reggae/World Music Festival Saturday-Saturday, August 14th 2010 South Bend IN United States	Calgary International Reggae Festival Thursday-Saturday, August 19th-21st 2010 Calgary Alberta Canada
Ottawa Reggae Festival Friday-Sunday, August 20th-22nd 2010 Ottawa Ontario Canada	Chicago Reggae Festival Saturday, August 21st 2010 Chicago Illinois United States
Riddim Runway Saturday-Sunday, September 25th-26th 2010 Fort Myers FL United States	Byron Bay Reggaefest 2010 Saturday, December 4th 2010 Byron Bay New South Wales Australia

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