New York – Music legends Bob Marley, Denroy Morgan, Freddie  McGregor, Fela Kuti, Derrick Morgan, Jimmy Riley, Junior Reid and Jah  Thomas have an extensive list of classic recordings. So it’s only  natural that the children of these veterans would follow in the musical  footsteps of their famous dads. Julian Marley(son of Bob Marley), Gramps  Morgan(son of Denroy Morgan), Queen Ifrica (daughter of Derrick Morgan)  and Tarrus Riley(son of Jimmy Riley) are nominees and scheduled  performers for the 29th International Reggae & World Music Awards  (IRAWMA).

 

The black-tie-red-carpet celebration of music royalty takes  place May 2, 2010 at York College Performing Arts Center, at 94-45 Guy  R. Brewer Blvd in Jamaica, New York.   Reggae singer-songwriter Julian “Ju Ju” Marley has been nominated for four International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA). “I give  thanks to the IRAWMA award staff and to all the fans that continue to  show their love and support,” says Marley. JuJu’s IRAWMA nominations  comes on the heels of a Grammy nod for Best Reggae Album the talented  artist received for his third studio album entitled, “Awake” that was  co-produced with his brothers Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and Stephen  Marley, on Ghetto Youths/Universal Records.   Rising reggae star Gramps Morgan, Mojo Morgan and the group Morgan  Heritage, the children of Denroy Morgan have amassed a great body of  work over the last 12 years.

 

 

Gramps, fresh from smashing performances in Trinidad & Tobago is up for five IRAWMA nominations. He shares a  “Best Crossover Song” nomination with India.Arie for their duet on  “Therapy.” Passionate about his latest recording project, Gramps is  putting the finishing touches on a Country and R&B album that is set to hit stores later this year.   Jamaica’s sing/jay Queen Ifrica captured nine nominations and set an  IRAWMA record for most nominations in a single year for a female artist.  The daughter of Ska pioneer, Derrick Morgan, Queen Ifrica is described  as a “lioness on the rise.” A versatile performer Queen can sing the  sweet melodies of traditional reggae and rock the mic dancehall style  like a seasoned veteran.   Tarrus Riley has been surrounded by music from an early age as the son  of Jimmy Riley. His third album, Contagious is up for “Best Album/CD”  and his single, “Good Girl Gone Bad” a duet with Konshens received a  “Best Song” nod. Tarrus is also up for “Entertainer of the Year”, “Best  Male Vocalist” “Recording Artist of the Year”, and “Most  Culture/Educational Entertainer”.

 Reggae veteran Freddie McGregor is nominated for “Most Consistent  Entertainer,” while his sons Stephen(Producer of the Year) and  Chino(Most Improved Entertainer) are nominated as well. Daville, son of  Jah Thomas is nominated for “Best Male Vocalist”. Junior Reid’s sons,  Andrew and Wadada Blood received a nod in “Most Improved Entertainer”.  Femi Kuti, son of Nigerian legend Fela Kuti is nominated for the “Best  African Entertainer.” Other leading IRAWMA contenders: Machel Montano  (five nominations); Sean Paul and Macka Diamond (four nods each);  Barbee, Beenieman and Vybz Kartel with three nominations each.   Among the performers for the 29th IRAWMA, are: Julian Marley, Machel  Montano, Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Alison Hinds, Gramps Morgan, Barbee, Dean Fraser, Winsome Benjamin, Tarrus Riley, New Kingston Band,  Mutabaruka, Dean Fraser, Brigadier Jerry, Awilo Longomba and a host of  other international reggae, and world music superstars.   In addition to accolades to Reggae music, the IRAWMAs recognizes artists  in Gospel, Salsa, Latin, Reggaeton, Calypso, Soca, African, Soukous,  Compas, Racine and Hip Hop. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to  honor those who have made their mark globally in the Reggae and World  Music industry,” says Ephraim Martin, president of Martin’s  International and Associates.   

Who:  MYSTAFYA reggae band

What: Reunion show

Where: Coopers Ale-works

When: 4/23/10 9pm

why: By fans demand

How much: $7

 

Years of fans request to reunite and perform again has finally come to fruition. Nevada County’s longest running and most successful reggae band, MYSTAFYA, will come together on April 23rd to give the community a reminder of why this band had such an impact on the local and world music sceen. Since disbanding in 2007, “we’ve had constant request to do a show, many from promoters but mainly from our loyal fans, ”says Scott Wilson, Manager and drummer for the band. “People miss this band dearly, and since all the band members stay in touch, we thought it’d be a good time to do a reunion show. What’s so great about this show is that we have the original line up minus the late, great, Kris Skidmore."

 

For 10 years, MYSTAFYA  played to energetic packed clubs and venues throughout Northern California and Nevada. If you asked any reggae music fan who is the leaders in the genre, most likely MYSTAFYA has had the opportunity to be their opener. “When the band got together it was magic, right out of the shoot we were playing with the likes of Steel Pulse, Bunny Wailer, and Toots and the Maytals to name a few. We knew in 97’ we weren’t worthy of these honors and strived to become the the best band we could,” say’s Wilson. That effort paid off with numerous critically acclaimed tracks from both of their two CD’s, Come to Jam (99’) and Run Free(04’).

 

Reaching the status of famous in France, Germany, and Italy, MYSTAFYA was not able to take the many overseas tour offers,”we’re a bunch of dad's and businessmen, as much as we wanted to, our obligations were here at home.” Asked if he felt they missed out, Wilson replies, “no way, the loving response we get every time we play is validation of the impact and importance we’ve had here in our great musical area!” MYSTAFYA is playing at Coopers in Nevada City, CA on April 23rd, 9pm. $7 at the door. This will sell out. No advanced tickets available so get there early!

 

 

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On the weekend of Jamaica's 48th Anniversary of Independence. We are all very excited about this year family festival camping event - it’s going to have more diversity Spoken Word and Lectures, a Caribbean Carnival Procession on Sunday, Bigger Campsite, Fair Trade Village, Food from around the globe, Woodland Walks, Kids Petting Zoo, plus lots lots more.

 

Tickets are selling fast, Day tickets on sale now for further info please visit: http://www.onelovefestival.co.uk

 

One Love Set Times One Love Stage Friday Lutan Fyah 11.00– 12.00am David Rodigan 9.30 – 11.00pm Trojan Sound System 8.00 – 9.30 pm Riddim Squad 7.00 – 8.00pm Aruba Red 6.00 –7.00pm Hot Dub Bikini Party 5.00 – 6.00pm Saturday Luciano 10.40 – 12.00 am Mikey General 10.10 –10.40 pm Gappy Ranks 9.10 - 10.10 pm Tippa Irie 8.00 – 9.10 pm Winston Mcanuff 7.00 - 7.50pm Bo Marley 5.40 – 6.50pm Dub Mafia 4.30 – 5.40 pm The Skints 3.30 – 4.30 pm Dub Heart 2.20 – 3.20 pm Mellow Star 1.10 – 2.20pm Tin Roots 12.00 – 1 pm Sunday Michael Prophet 9 .00 – 10.00pm Sooth Sayers meets Red Earth Collective 8.00- 9.00pm Lloyd Brown 7.00 - 8.00pm Horace Martin 6.00 -7.00 pm Vincent Nap 5.00 –6.00pm Benjamin Zephaniah 3.45 – 5.00pm UK leg of European Reggae Competition 2.00 – 3.45pm Judged by David Katz, Chris Salwic, Sid Sloane, Ras Kwami Tribe Vibe 1.00 – 2.00pm Zimbaremabwe 12.00 – 1.00pm Lively Up Yourself marquee Bar Friday Twilight Circus Dub Sound System 12.00 – 2.00 am Adrain Sherwood 10.00 – 12.00am DigItal Dub 8.00 – 10.00pm Dub Soljah + Guests 5.00 – 8.00pm Saturday Vibronics 12.00 – 2.00 am Dubmatix and Brother Culture 8.00 – 10.00pm Don Letts 6.00 – 8.00 pm Nick Manassah + Earl 16 4.00 – 6.00pm Urban Sedated Records 12.00 – 4.00pm Sunday Iration Steppas 8.00 - 10.00 pm University of Dub 6.00 – 8.00pm Reggae Roast 4.00 – 6.00 pm Roots Brothers 2.00 – 4.00pm Dub Rockers 12.00 – 2.00pm Wray and Nephew Dub Shack Friday Mungos Hi Fi (Scotland) 11.30 – 1.30 am King Tubby’s Hi Fi (UK) 9.30 – 11.30 pm Trinity Sound System (Sweden) 7.30 – 9.30pm Tighten Up Crew (UK) 5 – 7.30pm Saturday Channel One Sound System feat. Mikey Dread and Ras Kayleb 11.30 – 1.30am Ras kwame + Friends 10.00 –11.30pm The Original Unity Sounds 8.00 - 10.00pm ADHDJS 6.00 – 8.00pm The Uplifter 4.00 – 6.00pm Ital Vital feat I David 2.00 – 4.00pm Ambassadeurs 12.00 – 2.00pm Sunday Smith and Mighty 8.00 – 10.00 pm Selector C and the Galaxy Radio all stars 5.00 – 8.00pm Sid Sloane 4.00 – 5.00 pm Chris B 2.00 – 4.00pm ShedCore 12- 2.00pm Saxon Sound System marquee – Full Crew, Full System hosts all weekend: 12.00pm– 1.00am Daddy Colonel Muscle Head Trevor Sax Senior Sandy Nereus Joseph Roger Robin Unity Collective Area Friday Kosine b2b Xnation feat Kernal MC 11 - 12.30am Irie Fresh & Dialect feat Ruben Da Silva & Robert Carvalho 9 – 11pm Conscious Sounds feat King General 7 – 9pm Lowki & Ilodica 5 - 7pm Defcon One 3 - 5pm Chris Culture 1 – 3pm Papa Rudey 11 - 1pm Saturday Cutloose Crew feat King Spinner 11pm - 12.30am RadIikal Guru feat Cian Finn 9 – 11pm Mungos hiFi 8.30 - 9pm Arkital Sound feat Kenny Knotts 7 - 8.30pm Unity Hi Fi Crew feat Aya Waska 6 – 7pm Unity HiFi Crew feat Natty Sax & MC Trooper, Junior D, Pappa Rudey & Demus Dee 11 – 6pm FUTURE DUB SUNDAY Insight 11 – 12.30am South Bound Hangers 9.30- 11pm Celt Islamm 8 - 9.30pm Original Unity Sound feat Rubbs 6 – 8pm Rezomines & Arkital Sound 5- 6.30pm Prjct Myhm feat Princess Sections 4 – 5pm Lowki & Dialect 3 - 4pm (future dub records showcase) Satta (full band) 2 – 3pm http://www.myspace.com/sattauk Natty Red 1.30 - 2pm Madu (full band) 12.30 - 1.30pm Unity Hi fi Crew 12 - 12.30pm Special Guest TBC 11 – 12pm The Guestlist Network area (spoken word, fun n games during day music at night) http://www.guestlist.net/ Line up to be announced soon Sunday Street Party 1pm - 4pm Line Up to be Announced

With Cinco de Mayo (Independence Day in Mexico), people will eat more luscious green-yellow avocados than on any other day of the year. The avocado fruit has enjoyed a centuries old reputation as an indulgent food with a seductively creamy smooth texture. Originating in parts of ancient Mexico, Central America, and South America, the avocado was once believed to be an aphrodisiac, and forbidden from young Aztec women and discouraged by parishioners.

 

Centuries later, the avocado is as much a staple in Mexican culture as butter is in American culture. And every year the avocado grows in international popularity. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the avocado ranks 14th among the most frequently consumed raw fruits in the United States.

 

But the buttery avocado is more than just delicious. A ripe avocado is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and heart healthy monounsaturated fats.

 

A serving of avocado (about 1/5 of the whole fruit) contains more protein, potassium, magnesium, folic acid, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid, antioxidant vitamin E, and vitamin K than any fruit. Just to highlight a few of these nutrients, potassium content is higher in a serving of avocados than bananas. Potassium is a necessary mineral for proper electrolyte balance, muscle activity, nerve function and energy metabolism. Antioxidant vitamin E works to clear out harmful free radicals that are produced from the body's own metabolism and environmental factors. Free radicals damage cells and may be a cause of cancer, hearth disease, and a contributor to aging. And adequate folic acid intake in pregnant women not only aids in fetal and tissue cell development, but can also prevent cardiovascular disease. Other nutrients found in avocados include vitamin B6, vitamin C, and fiber.

 

Phytosterols in avocados inhibit cholesterol absorption and promote lower serum cholesterol levels, thus helping to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. One such phytosterol in particular, beta-sitosterol, is abundant in avocados, and is also widely prescribed as a cholesterol lowering drug. Beta-sitosterol has also been shown to reduce the signs of benign prostatic hypertrophy.

 

Oranges were previously believed to be the highest fruit source of beta-sitosterol, but new research shows that avocados contain over four times as much beta-sitosterol as oranges. Another reason why avocados are good for your heart is because of its fatty acid composition. The fats in avocados break down to roughly 60% from monounsaturated fat, 20% from polyunsaturated fat, and 20% from saturated fat. And the proportion of monounsaturated to saturated fat rises the more ripe the fruit is. Monounsaturated fats, like from nuts and olive oil, have been shown to lower levels of total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, while maintaining the level of good high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Additionally, monounsaturated fats can help keep blood glucose levels in check in the diets of non-insulin dependent diabetics.

 

Yummy avocados are also cancer fighting foods. Avocados contain more lutein, a cancer fighting carotenoid, than any other fruit. Populations that eat foods rich in lutein seem to have low rates of prostate cancer. Lutein, also found in dark green vegetables like spinach and parsley, has been shown to protect against age related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts. Another anti-cancer component of avocados is glutathione. Glutathione, a tripeptide composed of amino acids glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, functions as an antioxidant.

 

Populations that eat foods rich in glutathione have significantly lower rates of oral and pharyngeal cancer, however this correlation has only been found from raw food sources of glutathione, not cooked or processed. Avocados and asparagus are two of the richest natural sources of glutathione. Avocados are a healthy functional food that should be a staple in your diet, too. Avocados ripen naturally about a week after being harvested from the tree. When choosing avocados at the market, test ripeness by gently squeezing the fruit. A ripe and ready-to-eat avocado should yield to gentle pressure. If you buy under-ripe avocados, you can speed up the ripening process by putting them in a paper bag along with an apple. Storing avocados in the refrigerator will slow the ripening process. If you've got ripe avocados on the verge of over-ripening but aren't ready to eat them, mash each avocado with 1 teaspoon of lemon or lime juice and put it into a container. Lay plastic wrap directly on the exposed surface of the mashed avocado and lemon/lime juice before covering completely. Store in the refrigerator for up to two days or in the freezer for up to two months. Season right before you eat them.

 

Guacamole isn't the only way to enjoy your avocados. Slice them into salads and sandwiches, top them on omelets and chilis, stuff them into burritos and tacos, roll them into sushi and wraps, dip them with chips, use them in place of creamy fats in salad dressings, blend them with ice-cold nonfat milk and honey for a refreshing beverage, or even eat them right out of the shell with a spoon.

 

A natural powerhouse of nutrition, soft, ripe avocados are also a terrific fresh food to spoon-feed infants eating solids. Avocados make a great substitute for mayonnaise and as a bread and cracker spread like butter. One ounce of mayonnaise has over four times the calories and almost five times the saturated fat as an ounce of avocado. And one ounce of butter has more than four times the calories and a whopping 20.5 times the saturated fat as an ounce of avocado.

 

Avocados are easy to eat, easy to carry, and easy to prepare. And making the irresistible avocado a part of your diet is a delicious way to get essential vitamins and minerals while protecting yourself from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other diseases...Pass the guacamole!"

 

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Kingston, Jamaica:-With two new tracks and a three-continent tour for April, Jamaican dancehall superstar Sean Paul is keeping quite busy these days. Sean Paul, who returned from performances in Africa recently, is also toasting the success of his single with British-born pop sensation Jay Sean, Do You Remember, which is featured on the iconic pop music compilation Now That’s What I Call Music.

 

 

Sean Paul’s two newest singles, Fire Brigade and Down The Line, are destined as sure-fire club pleasers. Down The Line, produced by Jeremy Harding, is a reggae-flavoured slow-melody love song which is featured on his popular mixtape The Oddessy. The Don Corleone-produced Fire Brigade, however, is an unmistakable dancehall tune with all the up-tempo energy party lovers clamour for and that which Sean Paul has become famous for.

 

 

Sean Paul is rearing to hit the road and promote these two new tracks. “Working with Don and Jeremy is just amazing. They are creative people and good at what they do. I know anytime I go in the studio with them I leave with a good song. Down The Line is getting good reviews so far and so is Fire Brigade so its time to kick the promotion for these singles into high gear,” Sean Paul said.

 

 

He added that the singles will soon be available on iTunes, and that the producers were two of the producers who did tracks for his album Imperial Blaze. The album, his fourth, went on to make history on the charts as it became the first dancehall album to top the Billboard Rap/Hip Hop charts.

 

 

His newly released singles aside, the Grammy-winning megastar has been racking up the frequent flyer miles and performance hours. Sean Paul has performed in more than 80 countries in North, Central, and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

 

Photo Credit: Jonathan Mannion
Sean Paul will return to the dancehall-loving nation of Japan, where Imperial Blaze debuted at #1 selling over 50,000 copies in its first week. He has a string of appearances in Japan, before he heads to engagements in Columbia and Australia. These are hectic times for the artiste, who now sports a trendy Mohawk.

 

Sean Paul is a multi-platinum selling deejay many times over, and the most successful Jamaican artiste on the international charts. He’s had three #1 singles, five top ten hits, and even more chart entries over four worldwide best-selling albums, which have sold more than tens of millions of copies worldwide. In 2009, he copped the MOBO Award for Best Reggae Act, as well as, Best Reggae Artiste award at the Soul Train Awards. He adds those trophies to an impressive collection of awards that includes a Grammy, MTV Music Video Award, Billboard Music Award, American Music Award, MTV Europe Music Award, MOBO, BET Award and others.

IN RICHMOND, CA – ON FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010

 

REGGAE DANCEHALL WITH: BEATNOK, GREENB, DANEEKAH, LIONIZE AND BLACK LOVE; SPINNING THE REGGAE HITS FOR A DANCEHALL EXPERIENCE AT THE NEWEST STATE-OF-THE-ART VENUE IN THE BAY AREA: THE CRANEWAY PAVILION.

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One Drop Reggae will be the first of many dances, concerts and festivals, being planned by United Earth Networks and Reggae on the Bay, at the newly opened Craneway Pavilion, in the Marina District of Point Richmond, CA.

 

Put on your colors and come to this exciting festive reggae gathering on Friday, April 23, from 9pm-2am at 1414 Habour Way South, Richmond, CA  94804.  The new Craneway Pavilion is safe and secure with ample parking and a bayside setting, just a few minutes from the 580 Freeway Exit to South Harbor Way.

 

One Drop Reggae features top Bay Area’s top Reggae DJ’s spinning the hits, including: BEATNOK, GREENB, DANEEKAH, LIONIZE AND BLACK LOVE.

 

The Craneway is the place to be for Reggae on Friday, April 23rd with only a five-dollar cover charge.  This world-class venue will set new standards as a destination for Reggae lovers throughout the Bay Area.  Enjoy a spectacular Bay Area views with food and music.  Plan to visit the Craneway’s new BoilerHouse Restaurant for a fabulous dinner before the show.

 

Come to the Craneway for “Reggae on the Bay” and dance the night away!

 

 

“Reggae On The Bay” Presents “ONE DROP”

Friday April 23rd, 2010

9pm-2am

$5 at the door

Ages 18+

 

Featuring some of the best local Bay Area Dj’s: BEATNOK, GREENB, DANEEKAH, LIONIZE, and BLACK LOVE, “ONE DROP” is a one night only reggae dancehall event at the Craneway Pavilion. This world-class venue is conveniently located, just minutes from the 580 freeway, on Harbour Way South. Come dance the night away to a fantastic sound system with amazing views of the Bay!

 

Craneway Pavilion

1414 Harbour Way South

Richmond, CA 94804
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The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is pleased to announce that Don Carlos and Kora will be performing at our 17th annual musical celebration.  SNWMF 2010 will be held at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Northern California on  June 18th through 20th.  The fairgrounds, in the heart of Anderson Valley (Boonville), are just 30 minutes south west of Ukiak, CA.

 

Don Carlos was born and raised in Western Kingston, Jamaica in a very deprived district known as Waterhouse.  Don Carlos began singing in 1973 as a member of  Black Uhuru.

 

He sang alongside Garth Dennis,  Derrick Simpson the leader of the trio. Don played a key role in the recordings of the highly acclaimed Love Crisis album, produced by   Prince Jammy in 1977 which was later re-released as The Black Sounds of Freedom. After some time finding his sound as a soloist Carlos blossomed in May 1981 releasing the heavy cultural roots album Suffering for Negus Roots.

 

He has since become very popular in the live scene and has released twelve solo albums working alongside Gold, his backup vocalist and co writer. Some of his most notable albums include Harvest Time, Day to Day Living and Them Never Know a Natty Dread were released in 1982. Spread Out also released in 1982 commonly known now as Laser Beam had many fan favorites. Carlos still maintains his roots flavor and awesome melodies to this day; he continues to grow in popularity and still performs all over the world.

 

Kora are a New Zealand reggae, rock, dub & roots band, originally hailing from Whakatane. Four musical brothers from the Kora family, Laughton, Francis, Stuart and Brad, began playing together as a band in the early 1990s, winning the national Rockquest high school band competition in 1991 and the East Coast region Battle of the Bands three years running, earning a release on Tangata Records for their efforts.  In early 2002 Kora's core members Laughton and Francis recorded a four song demo while on holiday in Queenstown, sharing songwriting duties with local muso Dan McGruer who also joined them on bass guitar and keyboards, and inviting visiting Madagascan tourist Lilou to lay down vocals on the song "Barely Can See".  Kora's four track demo caught the attention of Wellington-based record label LOOP Recordings Aota in late 2002, leading to the release of "Barely Can See" on the label's LOOP Select 004 compilation CD in December. In 2007, the group released their acclaimed self titled album, much to the adoration of their loyal following. 

 

LINEUP as of 4/5/10: Many more Artists TBA.

 

Los Van Van 

Baaba Maal 

Fat Freddy's Drop 

Don Carlos 

Barrington Levy 

Tony Allen 

Playing For Change 

Soul Syndicate

Alborosie

Rootz Underground

Sambadá Sarazino 

Vernon Maytone

Kora 

Queen Makedah

Youssoupha Sidibe

Prince Alla 

Ooklah The Moc

 

In the DanceHall • STONE LOVE • DAVID RODIGAN

RAS KUSH

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  A 3-day music ticket is $145 through Mail Order and Paypal.  Camping is for 3 day music ticket holders only and is not included in the 3 day ticket price.  Camping passes per car/SUV are $60, passes per bus/RV are $200, and for RV hookups (limited availability) passes are $300 each. Send check/money order to SNWMF 2010, PO BOX 208, RYDE, CALIFORNIA  95690, or visit our website for more information.  SNWMF offers  Family Camp and Alter-abled camp areas located close to the venue gates.  Check our website at www.snwmf.com

for the latest festival info.  Kids programming TBA.

just added: Rocker T and Midnight Sun

 

Mark your calendar for April 24, 2010, Napa's Earth Day evening celebration: "Reggae in the Valley" Festival with David Kirton from Barbados, Ras Indio from Belize, Ishi Dube from Humboldt, Mystic Roots, Million 7 Crew, and Napa Valley's own reggae band, C.R. Vibes.

 

The event will be held at The Napa Valley Expo, Chardonnay Hall (575 3rd Street) in Napa, CA and will benefit Arts Council Napa Valley's Arts Education Programs.

 

A destination that should not be missed, this Wine Country is the most widely visited Valleys in the country as a wine and dining epicenter mecca, and event producer James Byrum says that "we plan to turn this valley into a music mecca as well."

 

Event is sponsored by 1440 KVON & 99.3 THE VINE and Reggae Festival Guide magazine. $20 advance tickets are available at several Napa retail outlets: Wildcat Clothing 1210 1st Street; Flying Colors Tattoo 3373 California Blvd; Grapeleaf Graphics 2203 Jefferson Street; Bloom Salon 1519 Main Street, and online at www.brownpapertickets.com.

 

Tickets are $25 at the door. Arts Council Napa Valley members who show their membership card, get advance ticket price. Kids under 12 free. The doors are at 4pm, and the non-stop dance music goes from 5 to 11pm.

 

This all-ages event will be fun for the whole family with Caribbean food, Rasta arts & crafts vendors, wine and beer garden, plus a raffle for a chance to win a hot air balloon ride. For more information, contact the Calendar Guy Productions at 707-225-5649 or visit www.ReggaeInTheValley.com.

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You are receiving this as an invitation to join the Official Reggae on the River Newsletter, which we are about to launch.  Filled with important festival information, features on performing artists and other aspects of the two-day event, as well as ticket and camping links and a contest or two to win tickets, we wanted to make sure you were invited to receive the newsletter.

 

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The Mateel Community Center just announced their confirmed talent for the 26^th annual Reggae On The River, taking place as a two-day festival on July 17 and 18 at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt County. 

 

Set before a backdrop of ancient redwoods on the banks of the majestic Eel River, this 2-day celebration of the best in reggae and world music has been a favorite festival tradition for over a quarter century and offers attendees an opportunity to soak up the irie northern Cali vibes while enjoying a diverse array of top-class international artists, vendors, and kids activities in a family friendly environment.

 

This year’s festival will include a diverse mix of top name reggae and world music talent including Sly & Robbie with The Taxi Gang, Don Carlos, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Dezarie, Sugar Minott, Rootz Underground, Sister Carol, Pablo Moses, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Fire Pashon, Messenjah Selah, Rob Symeonn, Quinto Sol, Tchiya Amet & The Lighthouse Band, and Seed N Soil, plus more artists TBA.

 

2-day tickets for the 26^th annual Reggae On The River are on sale now at local outlets and online at www.inticketing.com for a price of $85.  Current MCC members receive a $5 discount when purchased in advance at the Mateel office in Redway.  Other local outlets include The Works (Eureka/Arcata), Fortuna Music Mart, Redway Liquor, The Peg House (Leggett), Main Street Music (Willits), Ukiah Natural Foods, and Tangents (Ft. Bragg).  If the event is not sold out prior to June 1^st, single day tickets will go on sale at this point for a price of $50 per day.  Buying the advance 2-day pass is strongly encouraged. 

 

For camping, parking, artist updates, and other pertinent festival information, visit www.reggaeontheriver.com or call the Mateel office at (707) 923-3368 and make your plans to today to be at the 26^th annual Reggae On The River on July 17 and 18.   

 

 

 

The classically trained inspirational reggae/soul singer/songwriter Desmond is releasing ha digital single “Makes Me Stronger” from his debut album. The single features Pam Hall providing harmonies, Desi Jones on drums, Leabert “Gibby” Morrison on bass, Dennis Rushton on keyboards and Nicholas Laraque on saxophone.

Desmond, who hails from Kingston, Jamaica and is currently residing in Brooklyn, New York, has sung gospel, soul, jazz and classical music solo and in choirs professionally since he was eight years old. The musicians playing on the single, which was recorded at Tuff Gong, Bob Marley’s studio in Kingston, Jamaica, represent the crème de la crème of the internationally renowned Jamaican reggae/pop/jazz scene.

Performances in support of the single are planned for the Sidewalk Café in the East Village and Bar 4 in Park Slope, Brooklyn.  Reviews are forthcoming in well known publications and on respected websites. The single has already been receiving radio play on well known and respected radio stations.

 

For more information, promo requests or to set up an interview, please contact Shelly Moulton
646-361-8254, 917-775-5204
shelly@valumuzik.com
www.valumuzik.com 

 Brother Errol G, releases his second CD of original Roots/Conscious Reggae songs.  Brother Errol G was born and raised in Jamaica, where he spent his early years in Montego Bay where he was raised by his mother. Later on he moved with his father to many different locations ranging from urban Kingston to rural Anchovie. This diverse background has given Errol G a depth of knowledge about his native people that is clearly evident throughout his thoughtful lyrics. Errol's message of universal peace and dignity for all peoples of the world is a hope of promise for the world to come.

 

FreeDem is a song that was written by I Ancient and produced by GoldCup Records, an Italy based Record Company.  FreeDem is on the Mirror Riddim Compilation CD and was inspired by world issues such as police brutality, poverty, genocide/ homicide, wars, and other problems that affect the people of the world today.  I Ancient's main purpose with this single is to voice his opinion on the inequality and injustice of the Government (Babylon System) and their conspiracy theories. Living in these perilous times, I Ancient's mission is to warn the people to break free from mental slavery and return to their roots (repatriation) and the natural ways of living.  FreeDem is a positive movement tune that is sure to uplift the people and enlighten the youths.  Whenever you look around the world and see the struggle, listen to this song and it will remind you that FreeDem out of Babylon is a Must!

 

site where it can be purchased:
 www.soundquake.com

Katherine Howard
415.302.0896
wmb.katherine@gmail.com

 

Troy McLean, one of Reggae music’s best-known producers, has pulled together some of the world’s top Reggae artists to produce his latest monster riddim, 18 & Ova. For years, producer Troy McLean has been a major influence in the Dancehall and Reggae Riddim styles. Along with partner Garfield Hamilton, McLean was one of the primary producers of the legendary Dancehall series “Riddim Driven.” In addition, McLean has produced some of Reggae music’s biggest Dance hits. 

 

This brand new riddim features tracks from such renowned artists as Maxi Priest, Lady Saw, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Peetah Morgan (from Morgan Heritage), Pressure and Tami Chynn & Wayne Marshall who, combined, have sold millions of albums worldwide.

 

Heather Noonan at info@toastingmusic.com or 818-762-0191
www.toastingmusic.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 APRIL 23, 2010

 

 

01     1    13    Put Yuh Hand Up In The Air - Assassin – Di Genius (2wks@#1) NM
02     4    11    Gal Ova Gun – Mavado – Armz House Production U-2
03     2    14    Fresh – Flexx – Fagan Fraternity/Hapilos Entertainment (2wks@#1) D-1
04     6    12    Hot Like a Fire – Toya – Downsound U-2
05     7    11    Fire Pon Obeah - Capleton – SANKOFA U-2
06    10     8    Beg U A Touch – Vybz Kartel – Adidjahiem Records U-4
07     5    15    How She Like It – Duane Howard & Junior Kelly – Reign Time Records (pp#5) D-2
08         3    13    Go Go Club – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-5
09    11     9    Mi Woman a Call Mi – Beenie Man – SANKOFA U-2
10     8    25    Mi Want My Own – Tyrical – Seanizzle Records (2wks@#1) D-2
11    13     8    Come into My Room – Mavado & Stacious – Di Genius U-2
12    14     7    Caan Fren Again – Steven McGregor – Di Genius U-2
13     9    16    Skip to Ma Lue – Serani feat Ding Dong & Razz & Biggy – Daseca (1wk@#1) D-4
14    16     7    Wanna Be Ballaz – Assassin – SANKOFA U-2
15    15    13    Every Gal – Nicky B – Head Concussion (pp#8) NM
16    18     6    Skippin Feelin – Tiana & Chi Ching Ching – Media House Production U-2
17    12      19    The Realest Song – Konshens – Cash Flow (1wk@#1) D-5
18    21     4    Clarks – Vybz Kartel / Popcaan / Gaza Slim – CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice U-3
19    19     6    On and On – G-Whizz – Cash Flow NM
20    22     4    Mr. DJ – Miss Triniti  – Trini Girl Production U-2
21    23     3    My Cup – Richie Loops – Big Yard Music U-2
22    20    23    Life We Living - Vybz Kartel – Cash Flow/Adidjaheim (3wks@#1) D-2
23     -    New    Hold Yuh – Gyptian – VP Records
24      25      2     Party Cup – Ding Dong – IMG U-1
25     -    New    Dance Like We’re Making Love/Sugar Dumplin – Nicky B – Washroom Entertainment

 

 

 

01     1    23    Heavy Load – Tom Laing – Top Tier/Raw Moon (2wks@#1) NM
02     2    17    Love this Lifetime – Sheba feat Bounty Killer – Sonic Dynasty NM
03     5    10    Rise Again(Tribute to Haiti) – Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Tessanne Chin, Etana, Alison Hinds, Kees Dieffenthaller, David Rudder, Belo, Shontelle Layne, Destra Garcia, Edwin Yearwood – Birchill Records U-2
04     3    20    The Pill – Junior X – Revolutionary Entertainment (2wks@#1) D-1
05     4    25    Feel So Good – Barbee – Rare Diamond Productions (1wk@#1) D-1
06       10      6    Sweetie – Roots Revealers feat Chaka Demus – Family House Music
U-4
07     8    16    Million $ Check – Mojo Morgan – Gedion Soldiers Ent U-1
08        9    10     Johnny – LUST – Born Music U-1
09     7    14    Lose A Friend – I-Octane – Truck Back (pp#6) D-2
10    12      8    A Time and a Place – Buju Banton – John John U-2
11       14      6    No Other Alternative – Guidance – Brown Brothers Music U-3
12    13    10    Nah Stop Try – Zebilum Tucker – Formula One Productions U-1
13     6    15    Hold My Hand – Sean Paul feat Keri Hilson – Fresh Ear (pp#5) D-7
14    15      7    Night Shift – Busy Signal – Turf Muzik/Star Player Music Group U-1
15    11    18    You Make My Day – Sizzla – Minor 7, Flat 5 (pp#7) D-4
16    17      5    Unconditional Love – Jah Cure feat Phyllisia – SOBE/Danga Zone U-1
17    18      5    August Town – Etana – Free Mind U-1
18    20      4    My Promise – Andy Livingston – Black Dutch Records U-2
19    16    22    King & Queen – Richie Spice & Alison Hinds –Black Coral (1wk@#1) D-3
20    19      7    Don’t Call Me No Dog – Richie Spice – SANKOFA (pp#17) D-1
21    22      4    Thank You Jah – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Notnice U-1
22    23      4    Trouble in the World – Richie Spice – Master One Productions U-1
23      24      3    Gangster Life – Junior X – Revolutionary Entertainment U-1
24    25      2    Comeback to Bed – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son Entertainment U-1
25        -    New    Salt of the Earth/Let’s Drink – Richie Stephens – Boot Camp

 

 

01         1    12    Now & Forever – Sanchez – VP Records (3wks@#1) NM
02     2    12    Crucial Times – Sizzla Kalonji – Greensleeves Records (3wks@#1) NM
03     3     8     Pon Di Gaza 2.0 – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Tads Records NM
04     5     7    The Focus Riddim  – Various Artistes – Raw Moon / Top Tie U-1
05     4     9      Escape from Babylon – Alborosie – Greensleeves D-1
06     7     4    Genuine – Bescenta – Upliftment Music International (UMI) U-1
07     6    10    State of Da World – Inner Circle – Shanachie D-1
08     9     3    Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2010 – Various Artistes – Greensleeves U-1
09        8    16    Strictly the Best Vol. 40 – Various Artistes – VP Records (3wks@#1)
 D-1
10    10    23    The Ultimate – Various Artistes – Tads International Records (3wks@#1) NM

 

 

 

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