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Volume 8 Issue 31
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SKA PIONEER ERNEST RANGLIN AT GLOBAL SOL FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA ON AUGUST 6&7
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HOUSE OF HAMSA PRESENTS WITH SUNSET PROMOTIONS, HOUSE & GARDEN AND UNITED EARTH NETWORKS~GLOBAL SOL~A 2 NIGHT URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, BENEFIT & DANCE PARTY FEATURING GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARTISTS: ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT WITH ERNEST RANGLIN & HAMSA LILA
August 6 & 7, 2010
Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond CA 94804
18 & over – 7pm-4am both nights – Ample Free Secure Parking
One Day: $35 Presale/$40 at the door - VIP $75 –
Two Day: $65 - VIP $130
Late-night PHISH after party Discount Tickets with free shuttle to/from The Greek & BART
A WORLDLY SPECTRUM OF ARTISTS CELEBRATE ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING AT A MULTI-SENSORY 2 NIGHT URBAN FESTIVAL, BENEFIT EVENT & DANCE PARTY ON THE SF BAY
FEATURED MUSICAL ARTISTS:
Arrested Development, Ernest Ranglin, Hamsa Lila, EOTO, Afrolicious, Yossi Fine, Kenge Kenge, Fabian Alsultany, Motion Potion, MC Rai
GLOBAL SOL is a conscious urban two-night benefit and cultural event designed to bring together diverse communities within the greater Bay Area. Its purpose is to raise awareness, promote unity, eco-conscious living and to inspire the masses via the dedication of high profile artists, an eclectic mix of live music form across the world, DJ’s, dance performances immersive light presentations, visionary art installations and a Global Bazaar Vending Village with diverse organic goods and food. GLOBAL SOL is also a music festival with a consciousness-raising mission – to benefit the Women’s Earth Alliance. This organization is doing important front-line work around the world by supporting women through sustainable water technologies, agriculture and pro-bono advocacy for indigenous women-environmental activists involved in defending the health and well being of their respective and largely under served communities.
Ernest Ranglin best known for his session work at the famed Studio One, helped give birth to the ska genre in the late 1950s. Some credit Ranglin with the invention of the core style of guitar play (sometimes known as "scratching") found in nearly all ska music.
Ranglin played on many classic Jamaican recordings, and he performed with artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Monty Alexander, Prince Buster, The Skatalites and the Eric Deans Orchestra. He has also explored other styles of music, notably blending jazz and reggae.
As child, Ranglin had two uncles who played guitar and ukulele. After watching them play, he practiced on their instruments, and stood in for one of them when they failed to turn up for a recording session, impressing his other uncle so much that he was given the instrument for his seventh birthday. He built his own guitar using a sardine can and wires, before progressing to a real one. He moved with his family to Kingston, where he was educated at Providence, Kingston Senior School, and Bodin College. While still in his teens, he began performing live, locally and in the Bahamas, often with the young Monty Alexander. Charlie Christian was an early influence. Aged 15, he joined the Val Bennett band, and went on to play with the Eric Deans band and Count Boysie.
By the early 1950s, Ranglin had become a proficient jazz guitarist and toured overseas. In 1958, Chris Blackwell recorded a Ranglin single, which was one of the first releases on Blackwell's R&B label, and a live album split between Ranglin and Lance Haywood was the first to be released by Blackwell. Around 1959, he joined Cluett Johnson's band the Blues Blasters, recording several tracks for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, including "Shuffling Jug", regarded as one of the first ska recordings. In 1962, the James Bond film Dr. No was filmed in Jamaica. While Byron Lee & the Dragonaires appeared in the film, the soundtrack recordings were actually made by Ranglin.
In 1964, Ranglin played guitar on singer Millie Small 's "My Boy Lollipop ", the first Jamaican song to achieve international success.
Ranglin recorded two jazz albums in the mid-1960s for the Merritone label - Wranglin (1964) and Reflections (1965), also working for Duke Reid as a musical director at the Treasure Isle recording studio during this period.
He began attracting international notice in 1964 when he traveled to London, England to perform at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. He became the venue's resident guitarist for nine months, backing numerous guest artists and appearing in a recording of a Sonny /Dick Morrissey jam session in 1966.
He made several solo records for Island Records, as well as collaborating with Prince Buster. He returned to session work, arranging songs such as the Melodians ' "Rivers of Babylon" and playing guitar leads in the Wailers' "It Hurts to Be Alone".
During the late 1960s and the 1970s, Ranglin was much in demand as a studio musician and arranger, working with top Jamaican producers such as Dodd, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Clancy Eccles and toured with Jimmy Cliff in the 1970s.
In the late 70s, he re-teamed with his friend Monty Alexander to record Latin-Caribbean infused jazz for Pablo Records.
In 1973 he was awarded the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican Government for his contributions to music.
He moved to Florida in the late 1970s, where he performed at jazz festivals and continued to record occasionally.
He signed to Chris Blackwell's newly formed Palm Pictures label to issue 1998's In Search of the Lost Riddim.
The albums E.B. @ Noon and Modern Answers to Old Problems followed two years later. Grooving was released in early 2001. In 2002, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of the West Indies for his outstanding contribution to the development of music in Jamaica.
In 2006, he was the subject of a documentary covering his career - Roots Of Reggae: The Ernest Ranglin Story, produced and written by Arthur Gorson.
In 2008, he was inducted into the Jamaican Music hall of Fame by the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA).
GLOBAL SOL is a first-of-its-kind event, located at the newly remodeled and remarkably beautiful Craneway Pavilion, situated in the heart of the East Bay, right on the bay front of Richmond. This venue with it’s sate of the art Meyer sound system and sweeping waterfront views, of the Bay and San Francisco skyline, is the largest and finest new, green event venue in the Bay Area. Within minutes of Berkeley and Marin, and only 20 minutes from San Francisco, this venue is safe and secure event center featuring over 1,200 parking spaces. Come celebrate music & art at the new heart of the Bay Area music scene.
Tickets available NOW on-line @ In-Ticketing
If you’d like more information about the show please contact Karin Conn Public Relations at 415.507.9797 or e-mail at karin@connsf.net
Contact: Karin Conn
Phone: 415.507.9797
E-mail: karin@connsf.net
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CHEF MAYRA - Chef Mayra Fusion Mango+Berries Cup Salad~
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WHA’Cha Need: When possible buy organic
- 1 cup finely chopped strawberries
- 1 teaspoon pomegranate juice
- ½ cup diced mango
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- ¾ cup blueberries
- ½ cup vanilla coconut yogurt
- 2 teaspoons mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame)
How to do it:
- Mix the chopped strawberries with the pomegranate juice. Spritz the mango cubes with the lime juice.Using 2 tumblers or glasses, layer the ingredients starting with the strawberries and then the mango, blueberries, yogurt, and finally the seeds.
Equipment:
- Knife
- Board
- Eco friendly Clear Cups
- Lots’ of fun and smiles
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REGGAE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION
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5 Benson Lane
Merrick, NY 11566
Phone (516) 902-3038
Fax (347) 426-4379
Press Release
Contact: Leslie Pieters
Phone: (516) 902-3038
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 A.M. EDT, JULY 25, 2010
3rd Annual Reggae for climate protection festival CELEBRATES WITH THE ORIGINAL WAILERS 40 YEars of EARTH AWARENESS.
mohawk, NY, JULy 25th, 2010 – THE ORIGINAL WAILERS JOIN THE GROWING MOVEMENT OF CLIMATE PROTECTORS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 15TH AT PAPER MILL ISLAND IN BALDWINSVILLE, NY. A MUSIC CONCERT FROM 2PM – 8PM - IN CONJUNCTION WITH HOLLERBACK PRODUCTIONS AND EASTERN ARTISTS – CAPS OFF THE ANNUAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION THAT UNITES DIVERSE ETHNIC AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
The 3rd annual festival begins on Friday, August 13th from 4pm – 10pm at Gelston Castle Estate with “Movies at the Mansion” and continues there Saturday, August 14th from 1pm – 6pm with “Soccer and Domino Tournaments” played among Reggae Music and other activities. Admission is free to the programs at Gelston Castle Estate. A $3 contribution for parking is asked.
Moving to Papermill Island on Sunday, August 15th, the music concert features The Original Wailers, who faithfully carry forward the true spirit of “One Love” that helped create Bob Marley and the Wailers as one of the most influential bands of all time. The band performs all the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers. John Brown’s Body returns to the festival after a year away. The highly respected band released in their latest CD 2009, making the top 10 on reggae charts. Also appearing are Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Rubblebucket Orchestra, who bring their enthusiastic following within upstate New York music scene.
Tickets can be purchased for $25 in advance, or for $30 on the day of the show at the following locations: The Soundgarden (in Armory Square, downtown Syracuse), frontgatetickets.com, and www.thewestcottheater.com. The Papermill Island Amphitheatre is behind the Red Mill Inn in Baldwinsville. Off Exit 39 on I-90, take 690 North to Baldwinsville to Van Buren Road. Make a left at Maple Road/Syracuse Street and go straight to Lock 24. Red Mill Inn is on the left.
The event is the third annual Reggae for Climate Protection festival in which the organization raises awareness for the environment, as well as fundraising for The Center for Green Leadership. The concepts of reggae music are used to inspire audiences to adopt an eco-friendly way of life and promote climate protection. For more information on Reggae for Climate Protection, please visit www.r4cp.com.
The worldwide resonance of Reggae music has changed our social climate from forty years ago. This year, with the Original Wailers, we invite you to take part in a movement that brings Green into our hearts through the movement of music.
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THE 35th EPISODE OF NICHOLAS Da SILVA'S GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES 'DREAD AND ALIVE' FEATURING DREW MCINTOSH: JAMAICAN SUPER HERO
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Dread & Alive....is an ongoing graphic novel series about Jamaican Super Hero Drew McIntosh. If you missed any episodes, click here to read:
be back next week!
To be continued …,
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WANDERLUST: MUSIC, YOGA MORE!
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Irish and Chin Salutes Sugar Minott With Unreleased Footage From 2009's Reeewind
Death is the bitter sweet gift of life. We all know it's coming, although for most it appears unannounced. The irony of it all is that we spend a life time preparing to see the gates of Zion, yet our departure is very rarely celebrated with joy. I (Garfield "Chin" Bourne) was not a personal friend of Sugar Minott but a huge fan of his music and unlimited contributions to the early stages of the dancehall and sound system culture. So, celebrating Sugar's life may be a little bit easier for me to do than those who were the closest to him.
I refuse to be saddened and want to enjoy Sugar's life through the works of art he has left behind. With more than 60 albums and tons of timeless hits like "Mr. DC," "Herbsman Hustling," "Vanity," "Never Gonna Give up Jah," "Good Thing Going" and so many others, Sugar Minott has a catalogue that rivals some of Jamaica's top stars. Not only do we have Sugar's music to live through, we have the careers of the many artists he either influenced or discovered. My dearest memory of Sugar Minott will undoubtly be his performance at "REEEWIND" last year.
Sugar was not billed for the show. In fact, he just happened to be in town and called us for some passes for the event. At the time, we were under pressure because Luciano was denied entry to the United States just before the show. Hearing Sugar's voice on the line was like a breath of fresh air. Irish's father and Sugar went way back. So, Irish worked out the business end of it and we booked him for the show. Sugar Minott's performance at the show was nothing short of flawless. Our last minute added guest literally brought the house down with his hits. The crowd was amazed!! Sugar Minott was the talk in the streets for weeks and he was so humble. He just loved doing his thing!
They just don't make singers like Sugar Minott anymore! Today, it's all about the money and very little talent. Although this great hero, better yet "Godfather of Dancehall Music," has passed on, he will leave behind an impeccable legacy and great ethics. Many of today's artists still have a lot to learn.
The passing of Sugar Minott makes me wonder what the future of Reggae music will be like. To view Irish and Chin's tribute to Sugar Minott, which includes snippets of his stellar performance at "Reeewind" in October 2009 (his last big show), click here or on the photo. Rest in Peace Sugar Minott. You may be gone but will never be forgotten!
Source: Irish and Chin
SEE-I ANNOUNCE COLORADO TOUR
DC Band Featuring Members of Thievery Corporation in CO August 6-8 See-I have three shows coming up in Colorado, including first ever performances in Denver and Aspen. Six of the eight band members are also part of the internationally renowned group Thievery Corporation. See-I plays a unique blend of classic roots reggae, mixed with funk and soul.
The Washington, DC-based octet has become one of the east coast's premier party bands because they know how to keep people dancing all night with a smile on their face. A weekly Wednesday night residency at DC's prestigious Eighteenth Street Lounge has given See-I the opportunity to perfect their performance.
They've created a fresh sound that's become popular at ski resorts, beach towns, and concert halls alike. "Enter Zeebo and Rootz, two Rastafarian brothers who provide the rude boy vocal snippets...Their music is as eclectic, stylish, charismatic, genial, witty, sophisticated and worldly as they are."
- High Times See-I Tour Dates July 28 - Washington, DC - Eighteenth Street Lounge July 31 - Lignum, VA - Mustock Aug 04 - Washington, DC - Eighteenth Street Lounge Aug 06 - Denver, CO - Cervantes' Other Side Info Aug 07 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen Info Aug 08 - Durango, CO - Abbey Theatre Info Aug 14 - Baltimore, MD - Power Plant Live Aug 22 - Atlantic City, NJ - Bally's Atlantic City Sept 05 - Montauk, NY - Surf Lodge
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HASIDIC JEWISH REGGAE/RAPPER/MUSICIAN MATISYAHU AT GRAND SIERRA RESORT IN RENO ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
MATISYAHU
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV - (Grand Theatre)
Doors 7pm/Showtime 8pm
$22.50
all ages
Matisyahu, the Hasidic Jewish reggae/rapper/musician will appear at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno on Sunday, August 1 at 8pm. Tickets are $22.50 and the Grand Theatre venue welcomes all ages.
Matisyahu is a true original and always experimenting with new ways to express himself. With his new album, “Light,” Matisyahu mixes hard-edged dancehall, ska, acoustic folk and reggae, walking away from his comfort zone into more daring territory. His new work reflects two years of religious exploration, with a theme of peace and inspiration.
Advance tickets are available by calling 775-789-2000 or visiting http://www.grandsierraresort.com/
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RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS LIVE MUSIC SUMMER LINE UP LAKE TAHOE, CA
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Thursday, August 5
PREZIDENT BROWN
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$15.00 advance
21 & over
Wed, Sept 1
ISRAEL VIBRATION
Cal Neva Resort, Crystal Bay, NV (north Tahoe)
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$20.00 advance
all ages
530-583-2801 or 775-337-8344
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MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD, ALONG WITH FLOBOTS, LIVE IN RENO AT THE KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
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Calendar listing:
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Michael Franti and Spearhead also Flobots
Knitting Factory Concert House
Reno, Nevada
Doors – 7:00 pm/Show – 8:00 pm
Tickets available at the Cal-Neva Casino Main Cashier Cage 24-Hours a day
(entrance located on the corner of 2nd Street and Virginia Street),
or by calling 877-4-FLY-TIX (435-9849) and online at www.Ticketfly.com or www.KnittingFactory.com
Tickets: $33.00 in advance, $35.00 day of show
General Admission Standing
$65.00 Reserved Box Seat
Michael Franti and Spearhead will appear at The Knitting Factory Concert House in downtown Reno on Wednesday, August 4 along with the Flobots. Doors are at 7pm and Music starts at 8pm. Advance tickets can be purchased at Cal-Neva Main cashier age or onine at www.knittingfactory.com. The Knitting Factory is an all-ages venue.
All Rebel Rockers, Michael Franti’s most recent album, features the legendary production team of Sly & Robbie and reinforces Franti’s place as a global force and a true musician of his time. The first single, “Say Hey (I Love You)” is fast becoming one of the biggest of Franti’s career. It’s one of the most added records at multiple radio formats--Top 40, Hot AC and Alternative--and its music video has already exceeded 1 million views on YouTube. As for the CD, All Rebel Rockers marked Franti’s highest Billboard Top 200 Album Chart debut ever.
Through his entire musical career to date, Franti has continued to slowly but surely build an extremely dedicated global grass roots following. He’s done it with a new spin on an old fashioned way. He’s earned his fans, one winning concert at a time. Ultimately what unites Franti’s remarkable and impressive career is, ironically, the man’s ongoing search for harmony.
“As a musician and a man, I more than anything else want to be a unifier,” Franti explains. “I want to bring people together through music and its unique power. And I hope that somehow that sense of unity extends beyond the music.”
Flobots, who previously headlined their own show at the Knitting Factory Reno, are returning as direct support to Michael Franti and Spearhead. The Denver, Colorado-based musical collective are known for their battle-hardened, groove-fusing rhythm section, their classically-trained violist, and a sound that explores and expands the frontiers of live hip-hop. Influenced by progressive rappers such as the Roots and Common as well as alternative hard rock bands like Rage Against the Machine and Tool, Flobots are visionary in both style and message. The band’s ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned them a reputation for both originality and authenticity.
Produced By Knitting Factory Presents – www.KnittingFactory.com
General Admission, All Ages, Full Bar w/ ID
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NAS & DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY ANNOUNCES BENEFIT CONCERT AT WILLIAMSBURG WATERFRONT
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Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Announces Benefit Concert at Williamsburg Waterfront
Saturday July 31st, Presented by the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA) [March 29, 2010, New York, NY] – Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley announces benefit concert to be held on Saturday July 31st, 2010 to benefit the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA). The show will be a part of a series of benefit concerts for OSA to take place at the Williamsburg Waterfront this summer. Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley are proud to announce the Saturday July 31st benefit show as a part of their groundbreaking "Distant Relatives Tour," set to kick off May 21st in Arcata, CA. The tour will follow the May 18th release of their highly-anticipated collaborative studio album, Distant Relatives. For more information about the album, project, and tour, please go to www.distantrelatives.com .
“The benefit shows will help fund the restoration and preservation of parks in North Brooklyn, and subsidize the cost of free concerts at the Williamsburg Waterfront,” said Stephanie Thayer, OSA’s Executive Director. “As nearby McCarren Park Pool is being renovated, OSA is pleased to continue its tradition of bringing outdoor music to North Brooklyn.” Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone 800.745.3000 and at the Nokia Theatre Times Square Box Office, where there is no service fee.
The Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA) www.osanb.org is a nonprofit organization helping to preserve and enhance green space in North Brooklyn. OSA raises funds, links community volunteers, and works in partnership with elected officials and agencies to develop new parks, and improve existing parks in Williamsburg/Greenpoint. The Williamsburg Waterfront is located at North 8th Street & Kent Avenue at the East River State Park in Brooklyn, NY.
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THE KOMASKET MUSIC FESTIVAL
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July 30 – Aug 1 2010 – in the interior of BC Canada on the powwow grounds of the Okanagan Indian Band.
The Wailers are headlining this year.
Devaki Thomas
Artistic Director - Komasket Music Festival Society
Canada
3316 C 30th Ave Vernon, BC V1T 2C8
250-558-5455 C 250-307-4171
UK
302 A High St Orpington Kent BR6 0NF
0208-432-3475 M 0777 587 3424
www.komasketmusicfestival.com
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READ THE REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE ONLINE IN DIGITAL FORMAT FOR FREE!
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The 2010 REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE is available to read onine in digital format, page-by-page:
WOMEN OF REGGAE - REGGAEFEST 2010 - ARTISTE SHOWCASE
CALGARY, Alberta Monday, July 12, 2010.....
REGGAEFEST - Rastagarians unite in August
Girl power will take over Calgary this summer as part of REGGAEFEST 2010! Get ready to be moved, uplifted and prepare for total diva domination as the best of the best women in Reggae light up the stage for the Canadian Artiste Showcase on August 19th at the Ship and Anchor Pub in Calgary. Come check the power of women in Reggae!
Women have been an integral part of the Reggae movement and this year REGGAEFEST will celebrate Canadian women in style. One night dedicated to superb musical talent. One night of real female Reggae vibes, showcasing musicians, singers and DJ's. Ladies first!
"We've been wanting to present an all women show for sometime now and even joked about making the entire festival a female affair" says ReggaeFest publicist, Christina Marriott. "We believe selecting these women from across the country and putting them on stage in Calgary is a huge accomplishment for the festival" continued Marriott.
Set to perform on Thursday, August 19th at the Ship and Anchor (534-17th Avenue SW) are Calgary's own Bianca, Elaine "Lil' Bit" Shepherd from Vancouver, Winnipeg songstress Fenom, Toronto talents Mandy Woods and Nadera, and Calgary's number one female DJ Lady Redz. Reggae fans will get a taste of some of Canada's top musical talent, and this FREE event is sure to draw massive crowds. Come out and support live Reggae music and this all female showcase.
"We've partnered with the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter and will be collecting a cash donation." says ReggaeFest Executive Director Cindy Nield. "Even though the event is free we really wanted it to make a difference in our society and have chosen the Women's Emergency Shelter as the benefactor of the show."
Calgary REGGAEFEST isn't just for Reggae fans. It's a full day family event that transcends racial, cultural and musical boundaries. REGGAEFEST 2010 will deliver over 12 hours of non-stop family friendly Reggae entertainment featuring Reggae legends Inner Circle, Beres Hammond, Culture, Progress and many more. Activities throughout the mainstage event will include a fun and interactive youth area, food and craft vendors and the Big Rock Beer Garden.
ReggaeFest Mainstage tickets are on sale now at all Calgary Co-op food stores and at www.ticketweb.ca.
More information on REGGAEFEST 2010 can be found at www.ReggaeFest.ca . Join the Rastagarian movement at www.Facebook.com/CalgaryReggaeFest.
REGGAEFEST 2010 is presented by: Global Calgary, Virgin Radio 98.5 and the Calgary Reggae Festival Society (CRFS).
Winner of the 2010 Canadian Reggae Music Achievement Award for Best Concert Promoter, the CRFS is a 100% volunteer group that is diligently working to ensure that REGGAEFEST is the best family friendly summer festival in Calgary.
Calgary Reggae Festival Society
ReggaeFest ~ August 19 - 21, 2010
E: crfinfo@reggaefest.ca
T: 403.355.5696
QUEEN MUSHIYA REMEMBERS LINCOLN "SUGAR" MINOTT - MAY 25, 1956 - JULY 10, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010 8:50 AM My night started out nice attended two fine concerts in Dallas Saturday I was on a musical high. And then my world came to a screaming halt with messages on my phone and texts from Carmelita (Irie Vision TV) and soon after family and others in California notifying me of Sugar Minott's death. Apparently Carmelita tried to call me while I was attending the Dallas Reggae Festival; regretfully I did not check my messages on my way to the other concert. It was 4:30 am when I had the opportunity to check my messages and heard the earth changing news.
I cannot say a passing affecting me so, since the day we lost Mikey; as it was through Mikey that I met Sugar Minott, Mikey had produced alot of Sugar's earlier recordings while he was at JBC in Jamaica. Funny thing when I first started my show Reggae Solutiions. I would always say before I played Sugar's song "Not for Sale".. I always loved a little "Sugar" in my tea..too many times I had been meaning to call and have Sugar come on the show. However travel and time got away from me.
Sugar in all his glory will always be the voice of "lovers Rock" as no one could touch his pitch as he brought you into his world with songs such as " I'm not for sale","The more we are together", "Give my love to you", "Conscious Lover", " Half a love" (my favorite) and "tears you cry"' he was also a heavy hitter with songs such as "Watch your back"' (this song we all play when we are vexed by wolf in sheep clothing in our mix).
Sugar also made you think about it when he sung "Mind blowing decisions", "King of King" and Mr. Fisherman". Sugar Minott literally had a "sweet voice"' however no matter what the message in the song was he would make it work. And all I can remember now is how I am honored to have crossed his path in life,talk with him and laugh with him over the years in my travel with Mikey Dread ...They were two of a kind together; very high strung and lovable Jamaican men (smile), if you had a chance to spend even a minute with him it would be memorable. (smile) Sometimes I would have to act as referee between the two (smile).
Mikey and Sugar went way back; as Mikey was one of the first producers for Sugar, this helped jump start his career in Reggae. All I could remember was how nice it was to sit and listen to them talk and laugh about old times.
I once been naïve asked sugar "why they call you sugar"? he said to me are you for real, you don't know and laughed. (smile). All those flood of sweet memories hit me like a thunderstorm this morning as I spoke with Carmelita, The Scientist, Lady Cham, Leon (Mikey's brother) and others. This is surely another strong blow to our Reggae fraternity, my heart is literally broken in two, his presence will surely be missed, but in my heart forever he will live. I know in my heart of hearts, just like when Mikey passed. He will be met at Zion's gate by our brothers before him and be welcomed to a new beginning - an Eternal gig with Mikey Dread, Peter Tosh, Joseph Hill, Bob Marley, Lucky Dube and others. My heart is truly broken today, condolences to his family, friends and fans. Queen Mushiya I will always love u through eternity. From the words of Mark Wonder - "Jah will see us through children, all our worries and problems he will solve them". Trust in the guidance of JAH!
Mushiya Jobe Enterprises P.O. Box 600542 Dallas, Texas 75360-0542
www.myspace.com/mushiya
www.mikeydread.com
www.innervisionsreggae.com
www.dubmusic.com
www.mackieconscious.com 469-767-9730
mojamaica@msn.com mojamaica@peoplepc.com
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DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND A SECOND BERES HAMMOND SHOW HAS BEEN ADDED FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH AT BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC
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On August 6th and 7th at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and 8th at Lehman College, the world renowned, ever popular and lovers rocker himself, Beres Hammond returns to the tri-state area for three (3) wonderful nights. This year’ concerts are going be bigger and better with special guest artists Inner Circle Band singing their hits “Bad Boys” and “Sweat” along with Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill.
Part of the proceeds from this year’s festival will be donated to the American Foundation of the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) scholarship fund.
At BAM doors will open at 7:30pm and at LEHMAN College doors open at 7:00pm.
Tickets are now on sale at BAM Box Office 718.636.4100/www.BAM.org <http://www.bam.org/> and Lehman Box Office 718.960.8833/ www.LehmanCenter.org <http://www.lehmancenter.org/> and all leading ticket outlets throughout the New York tri-state region.
For further Information contact 718.282.8041 or www.TIX4ME.com <http://www.tix4me.com/> .
This is a Jammins Entertainment production….
Sponsors: Western Union, Grace Kennedy Bill Express Services, JetBlue Airways,
LIME - the new Cable & Wireless and AFUWI
BERES HAMMOND TICKET INFORMATION
BROOKLYN: BAM BOX OFFICE – 718.636.4100
BRONX: LEHMAN CENTER BOX OFFICE – 718.960.8833 or
Tickets ON SALE now at the following LOCATIONS
Brooklyn
Conrads Bakery 299 Utica Ave (near Eastern Pkway) 718-773-8266
C.P.A.C 1020 East 48th Street (Farragut Rd) 718-282-8041
Faye & Kings 1417 Flatbush Avenue (Farragut Rd) 718.940.1129
Golden Krust 1203 Fulton Str. (Nostrand Ave) 718.622.0555
Negril Restaurant 840 Utica Ave (Church Ave) 718-295-4826
Topaz Restaurant 1875 Utica Ave (Flatlands) 718-444-7070
Unique "Jamyns" Travel 3220 Church Ave (New York Ave) 718-693-1500
Queens
Genesis Restaurant 162-23 Hillside Ave 718-739-8443
Snip Snip Barber Shop 127-23B Merrick Blvd. 718-978-6100
VP Records 170-21 Jamaica Ave 718-297-5802
Bronx
Moodies Records 3970 White Plains Rd. 718-654-8368
People’s Choice Furniture 3411 Boston Rd. & Wilson 718-231-6060
Barry’s Jerk Delight 769 Burke Ave 718.994.1618
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'Pensando Reggae' is the debut cd release from the new, young group called Mixed Culture. The band is of a latin background except Eddie Culture is from the Cape Verde Islands, just off the coast of Senegal. So the album 'Pensando Reggae' means thinking about reggae which is what the band thinks about all the time. 'Pensando Reggae' also has several reggae songs in Spanish to show their culture and latin heritage. The band plays heavy roots reggae; their music is slow tempos, think Big Mountain(the roots and latin side) meets Midnite. Cisco, the lead singer, loves Garnett Silk and you can hear it especially in "Sudamerica," which is the melody from Garnett Silk's "Mama Africa." It's a tribute to their homelands in South America: Peru, Colombia and Uruguay. The rest of the album is about love, injustice, peace, equal rights and righteousness. These kids will surprise you, thats the drum and bass section, 18 years old. If you see them, they will surprise you again. We hope you get to do both: see and hear them. This is roots reggae music.
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
 Hi Reggae Festival Guide Crew,
here are the tour dates for Tippa Irie West Coast Tour
Tippa Irie & Band special guest Jah Sun
- STICK TO MY ROOTS west coast tour -
8-13 Red Fox ,Eureka, CA
8-14 Northwest World Reggae Festival,OR
8-15 TBA 8-16 Hop Monk, Sebastapol, CA
8-18 Rockit Room, tbc, San Francisco, CA
8-20 DownTown Brew San Luis Obispo, CA
8-21SoHo, Santa Baraba , CA
8-22 Coach house, San Juan Capistrano, CA
8-24 Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, CA
8-28 Irie Festival Long Beach, CA
Jamaican musical legend and Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Beres Hammond’s “For The Love Of It” 2010 Tour kicked off in Florida last week and will continue throughout the U.S. and Canada making stops in 35 cities including Atlanta (July 30), Washington, DC (August 1), New York (August 6,7 & 8), San Francisco (August 27), Los Angeles (August 29) and wrapping back in Florida’s West Palm Beach (Sept 12). Joining Hammond on the tour will be Kenyatta Hill & Culture and Inner Circle.
Known to many as the originator of “lover’s rock,” Hammond has been writing, producing and pouring out his smoky-sweet voice over every kind of riddim track for over three decades. He continues to top the charts, most recently with the 2008 release A MOMENT IN TIME which Allmusic called “another fine album from one of Jamaica's finest singers” He has sold out some of the country’s largest venues including New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
The single “I Feel Good” from A MOMENT IN TIME has remained in the Top 5 on reggae charts since the release. Hammond can also be found on the summer’s must-have reggae compilation REGGAE GOLD 2010, along with other chart toppers as Damian Marley and Nas, Shaggy, Etana and Gyptian. VP Records recently reissued Hammond’s 1979 JUST A MAN, which has been praised as a “triumphant reissue.”
For further information and tour passes, please contact:
Beres Hammond Tour 2010
Date Day City Venue
21-Jul Wednesday Sebastian, Fl Captain Hiram's Resort
23-Jul Friday Ft. Lauderdale, FL Hard Rock Café
24-Jul Saturday Orlando, FL Hard Rock Café
25-Jul Sunday St. Petersburg, FL Janus Landing
27-Jul Tuesday Raleigh NC Lincoln Theatre
28-Jul Wednesday Charlotte NC The Neighborhood Theatre
30-Jul Friday Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Civic Center
31-Jul Saturday Norfolk, Va. Nova
1-Aug Sunday Washington, D.C. WolfTrap
4-Aug Wednesday Springfield, MA Hippodrome
5-Aug Thursday Revere Mass Club Lido
6-Aug Friday New York BAM
7-Aug Saturday New York BAM
8-Aug Sunday Bronx , NY Lehman College
10-Aug Tuesday Baltimore, MD Rams Heads Live
11-Aug Wednesday Providence, R.I. Lupos
12-Aug Thursday New Haven, CT Toads Place
13-Aug Friday Montreal EB Lounge
14-Aug Saturday Toronto Metro Convention Center
15-Aug Sunday Barrie Ontario Barrie Caribfeast
19-Aug Thursday Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall
20-Aug Friday Edmonton TBA
21-Aug Saturday Calgary Calagery Reggae festival
23-Aug Monday Vancouver, Canada Commordore Ballroom
24-Aug Tuesday Seattle, WA Neumos
26-Aug Thursday Chico, CA Calif State (Bell Auditorium)
27-Aug Friday San Fran/Oakland The Independent
29-Aug Sunday Los Angeles, CA Queen Mary, Los Angeles
30-Aug Monday Las Vegas, NV TBA
31-Aug Tuesday Salt Lake City, UT Bay Entertainment Complex
1-Sep Wednesday Denver, CO TBA
3-Sep Friday Philadelphia PA Trocadara
4-Sep Saturday Newark NJ TBA
5-Sep Sunday Albany NY TBA
10-Sep Friday Jacksonville FL
12-Sep Sunday West Palm Beach FL
For The Love Of It Tour - Beres Hammond and Friends
Friday, July 30th, 2010: Beres Hammond Performing Live in Atlanta
Western Union presents Beres Hammond and Friends( Inner Circle and Culture), performing live at the Atlantic Civic Center. The venue is located at 395 Avenue, NE Atlantia, GA 30308, with special guest Leon and The Peoples. Doors open at 8pm and ShowTime is at 9pm. Tickets are $45/$55/$65, for tickets visit the Atlanta Civic Center Box Office @ (404) 523-6275. You can also purchase tickets online @ www.ticketmaster.com or www.Tix4me.com.
For Further info call: (404)493-4422
Friday, August 6th, 2010: Beres Hammond returns to BAM
Friday August 6, 2010 Western Union presents For the Love of It Tour featuring Beres Hammond and Friends live in concert at BAM - Brooklyn Academy of Music, with special guest Inner Circle, and Culture. Tickets are $89/$99/$125, doors open at 7:30pm / showTime is at 8pm. BAM is located at 30 Lafayette Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217. For tickets contact BAM Ticket Service (718)636-4100 or log online @ www.BAM.org or www.Tix4me.com. For more info call Jammins @ (718)282-8041
Sunday, August 8th, 2010: Beres Hammond for One Star Studded Night @ Lehman College in the Bronx,NY
On Sunday August 8, 2010 Beres Hammond along with Inner Circle and Culture will be performing live at Lehman College – Lehman Center for the performing Arts. Lehman College is located at 250 Bedford Pkway Blvd West Bronx, NY 10468. Doors open at 6pm and showTime is at 7pm and Tickets are $89/$99/$125. For tickets contact: Lehman Box Office @ (718)960-8833,
www.LehmenCenter.org or www.Tix4me.com. For more info call Jammins @ (718)282-8041
Saturday August 14th, 2010: Beres Tour Heads to Toronto
Western Union in Association with Jammins Entertainment & Soul to Soul presents “ For The Love of it Tour” on Saturday, August 14th, 2010, starring Beres Hammond, Inner Circle, Culture, Steele, Mandy Woods, Toney Anthony, Tonya P, and Mountain Band. This concert wil be held at: Sound Academy ;11 Polson Street- Polson Pier;Toronto, ON M5A 1A4. Doors Open: 7:00pm / Showtime: 9:00pm. Advance Tickets: $45.00. For tickets call Tickmaster (416)870-8000 / (800)265-5566 or logo onto www.ticketmaster.ca
For information call (416)873-7672/ (647)202-7910 or log onto www.reggaemania.com / www.vibesent.com
Sat. Aug 28 – Sun. Aug 29: IrieFest 2-Day Concert in Long Beach, CA
The big man himself, the legendary Beres Hammond returns for another stellar performance at the 2nd Annual Irie Festival slated for Saturday August 28th- Sunday August 29th, 2010. Performing on the same stage are special guest Inner Circle, Culture, Pato Banton, Mr.Vegas, The Lions, New Kinston, Queen Ifrika, Tony Rebel, Aziatic, Kontiki, Quinto Sol, Eljai,Tribal Seeds, Half Pint, Leon and The Peoples and many more. This concert will be held at: Queen Mary Events Park Long Beach, CA 98802. Gates open 12noon and ShowTime is at 1pm. General Admissions is $49.99, 2 Day General admissions is $79, V.I.P. Admissions is $100 and 2 day V.I.P. passes are $170. Children under 12 FREE. For ticket info and vending call: (661)718-5566 or log online @ www.Tix4me.com and for updates visit www.Iriefest.net
Partial proceeds will be donated to the American Foundation of the University of the West Indies (AFUM) Scholarship Fund. All donations are tax deductible to the full extending of state and federal law.
SOJA SUMMER TOUR BEGINS ON FRIDAY!
July 30 Jacksonville Beach, FL Freebird The Movement & Groove Stain
July 31 Charleston, SC Charleston Pourhouse The Movement
August 1 Wilmington, NC New Legend Music Festival The Movement, Mambo Sauce, Tribal Seeds & Groove Stain
August 12 Sagrés, Portugal Super Bock Surf Fest Nitin Sawhney, Gentleman, 2 Many DJ's & Many More
August 15 Ostroda, Poland Ostroda Reggae Festival DUB INC., Zion Train & many more!
August 21 San Juan, Puerto Rico Tito Puente Ampitheatre Groundation
August 28 Crownsville, MD Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds The Pietasters,The Bridge, & More!!
September 25 Santa Barbara, CA West Beach Festival UB40, Easy Star All Stars, Collie Buddz, Iration, & MORE
Sis Carol w/ The Yellow Wall Dub Squad July 2010
Fri July 23:Santa Fe Brewing Co.- 37 Fire Place Santa Fe, NM
Sat July 24: Dolores Brewery 100 South 4th St. Dolores CO
Sun July 25: Carbondale Mountain Fair 645 Main Street Carbondale, CO
Robert Oyugi
Mystic Roots Band
Friday 7/30 South Lake Tahoe, CA @ Whiskey Dicks (21+)
Saturday 7/31 Monterey, CA @ Monterey Reggae Fest After Party at Planet Gemini
Sunday 8/1 Sacramento, CA @ The Blue Lamp w/ DJ Wok Star (21+)
Tuesday 8/3 Grants Pass, OR @ Riverside Park (ALL AGES)
Wednesday 8/4 Leggett, CA at the Peg House w/ Top Shelf Friday 8/6 - Sunday
Lots of music...
Lots of Love...
Stay Positive Productions. 2010
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JIMMY CLIFF TAKES BONNAROO BY STORM WITH "BOTTOMLESS RESERVES OF ENERGY" (ROLLING STONE)
Hear Cliff's Performance Streaming at NPR Music: http://n.pr/bP17NO07/31/10 Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Music & Arts Festival 08/01/10 Bridgeport, CT @ Gathering of the Vibes Festival 08/03/10 Columbus, OH @ Lifestyle Communities Pavilion 08/05/10 Detroit, MI @ Chene Park Amphitheater 08/06/10 Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza 08/07/10 Apple Valley, MN @ Minnesota Zoo Amphitheatre 08/08/10 Council Bluffs, IA @ Stir Cove at Harrah's Casino 08/10/10 Calgary, AB @ Jack Singer Concert Hall 08/11/10 Edmonton, AB @ Winspear Centre For Music 08/13/10 San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine 08/14/10 Del Mar, CA @ Del Mar Racetrack 08/15/10 Denver, CO @ Mile High Fest
PATO BANTON ON TOUR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRsHNrJIZ0U31-Jul-2010 - Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Ride The Wolf Creek Pass benefit Festival 06-Aug-2010 - San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico - OhKay Casino Resort 07-Aug-2010 - Denver, Colorado - Cervantes 13-Aug-2010 - Rock Island, Illinois - Ya Maka My Weekend 14-Aug-2010 - South Bend, Indiana - South Bend Reggae Festival 15-Aug-2010 - Garrettsville, Ohio - Mid West Reggae Festival 19-Aug-2010 - Tulsa, Oklahoma - Fly Trap Music Hall 21-Aug-2010 - Alma, Colorado - THC Music Festival 26-Aug-2010 - San Jose, California - Music in the Park 27-Aug-2010 - Selma, Oregon - Jefferson State Hemp Expo and Music Festival 29-Aug-2010 - Long Beach, California - IRIEFest at the Queen Mary 04-Sep-2010 - Forestville, California - Hollydale Club 18-Sep-2010 - San Diego, California - Brick by Brick
THE SKATALITES ON TOUR
July 30 Matunuck,RI/ The Ocean Mist
31-Wilmington DE/People's Festival
14 Aug Cleveland,OH/Midwest Reggae Fest
Don't Miss Inner Circle in a City Near You!
July 30, 2010 Atlantic Civic Center, Atlanta, GA
July 31, 2010 ODU Convocation Center, Nova-Norfolk, VA
August 1, 2010 Wolf Trap-Washington, DC
August 4, 2010 Hippodrome-Springfield, MA
August 5, 2010 Roxy, Boston, MA
August 6 & 7, 2010 BAM-Brooklyn, NY
August 8, 2010- Lehman College-Bronx, New York , US
August 11, 2010- Lupos-Providene, RI
August 12, 2010- Toads Place-New Haven, CT
August 13, 2010- EB Lounge-Montreal, CA
August 14, 2010- Metro Convention Center- Toronto, CA
August 15, 2010- River Front Festival Plaza-Windsor Ontario
August 18, 2010- Burton Cummings Theatre-Winnipeg, CA
August 21, 2010- Calgary Reggae Festival-Calgary, CA
August 26, 2010- Calgary, CA
August 26, 2010- Crest Theater-Sacramento, California, US
August 29, 2010- Queen Mary Los Angeles, California, US
For more information on Inner Circle please contact Monifa Brown
(973) 579-7763 EXT 26/mbrown@shanachie.com
or
Abebe Lewis Marketing & Branding Group
BBCircleHouse@gmail.com
Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars
8-04-2010, Telluride, CO, Sunset Concert Series, sunset-concert-series
1-04-2011, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jamcruise 9,
Damian & Nas Distant Relatives tour dates
July 31st: Brooklyn, NY - Williamsburg Waterfront
August 1st: Bridgeport, CT - Gathering of The Vibes Festival
KING CHANGO
7/31/10 Peoples Festival Wilmington DE
The Abyssinians
9/5/10 Lafayette Reggae Fest Lafayette LA
TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA
7/31/10 Peoples Festival Wilmington DE
8/7/10 Joe’s Pub New York NY
10/2/10 Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival Columbia MO
INNER VISIONS
8/4/1 Sunset Park Concert Series Harvey Cedars NJ
8/6/10 The Saint Asbury Park NJ
8/7/10 Club Helsinki Hudson NY
8/12/10 Bethlehem Musik Fest Bethlehem, PA
8/13/10 Iron Horse Northhampton MA
8/14/10 Private Party Concord NH
8/17/10 One Pelham East Newport RI
8/18/10 Castle Hill on the Crane Estate Ipswich MA - Summer Concert Series
8/27/10 Schooner’s Landing Demariscotta ME
9/2/10 Johnny D’s Somerville MA
Roots Revealers
9/5/10 Lafayette Reggae Fest Lafayette LA
ALBOROSIE , SPECIALIST AND FRIENDS SUMMER TOUR europe 2010
THURSDAY- 29.July.10- BAGNOLS Sur CEZE (France) / Garance Reggae Festival
FRIDAY-30.July.10 RIPATRANSONE (Italy)/Summer Festival
SATURDAY- 31.July.10 FOSSACESIA (Italy) / Onde Sonore Festival
SUNDAY: 01.August.10 ROMA (Italy) / Villa Ada
MONDAY: 02.August.10 BESSUDE (Italy) / Sardinia Reggae Festival
THURSDAY: 05.August.10 REUNION ISLAND (France) / Sakifo Festival
SATURDAY: 07.August.10 UPPSALA (Sweden) / Uppsala Reggae Festival
TUESDAY 10.August.10 SOUSTONS (FRANCE) Les Arenes
WEDNESDAY 11.August.10 PORTUGAL- Tbc
THURSDAY: 12.August.10 SANGRES (Portugal) / Superbock Summer Festival
FRIDAY- 13.August.10 GROSSETO (Italy) / FestAmbiente
SATURDAY: 14.August. 10 Gusto Dopa Al sole Salento Italy
SUNDAY: 15.August.10 OUDENAARDE ( Belgium) / Feest In Het Park
TUESDAY: 17.August.10 BRESCIA (Italy) / Festival Radio Onda d’Urto
WEDNESDAY: 18.August.10 GENOVA ITALY (TBC)
THURSDAY: 19.August.10 RIMINI (Italy) / Festa Unita
FRIDAY 20.August.10 SOTTO MARINA (Italy) / Arena Live Cayo Blanco
SUNDAY: 22.August.10 CORSEPT (France) / Couvre Feu Festival
TUESDAY: 24.August.10 BENICASSIM (Spain) / Rototom Festival
THURSDAY: 26.August.10 LA TESTE de BUCH (France) / Parc des Expositions
FRIDAY: 27.August.10 BRATISLAVA (Slovakia) / Uprising Reggae Festival
SATURDAY: 28.August.10 WIESEN (Austria) / Wiesen Sunsplash
SUNDAY: 29.August.10 UBERSEE (Germany) / Chiemsee Reggae Summer Festival
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THIS DAY IN REGGAE
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Apache Scratche (Raymond Hudson) is born in St. Mary, Jamaica. |
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MAJOR DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR CUSH HUNTA!:
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Major Distribution Deal for Cush Hunta!
Kingston, Jamaica - Cush Hunta’s Management Company Corner Stone Production Limited has signed off on a major deal with local music distribution company MSE (Media, Sports and Entertainment) Ltd. Through its corporate partnerships with operations in 29 regions around the world, MSE covers New York, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Kolkata, Johannesburg, Moscow, Prague, Mexico City, Melbourne, Paris, Milan, Athens, Berlin, Barcelona, Nairobi, Lagos, Sao Paula and the list goes on. Each office is said to be extended to give a global scope.
Headed by Howard McIntosh, President and CEO, Chairman of the Reggae Month Committee (RMC) and Wayne Sinclair, who holds a Bachelors (BSc) and Masters Degrees in Business Administration (MBA) from the California State University at Dominguez Hills, MSE currently operates as a holding company with equity interests in local media, sports and entertainment properties. Both directors have vast experiences in areas of entertainment and media having worked in various capacities in on several film and music productions throughout Jamaica, United States, Canada and Japan.
Benefits to be had from this 5 year agreement grants MSE the exclusive rights throughout the world for licensing and distributing Cush’s music. Cush Hunta through Cornerstone Productions Limited, will benefit from a comprehensive global content distribution that involves Mechanical Licensing, Publishing Administration and Royalty Collection services for the song agreed for distribution. In simpler terms, Cush’s music through digital distribution will be available on itunes, Verizon Wireless, Amazon MP3, Zune, Emusic, Napster, Rhapsody and thumplay; but digital distribution does not stop there and is extended to film and television to which the artiste will also benefit. Therefore Cush’s videos also through digital distribution will be available on Youtube, Amazon Video on Demand, REAL, Myspace, Daily Motion and Netflix.
Calvin A. Hunter, C.E.O. of Corner Stone Productions Limited, and Manager for Cush Hunta, says the deal ‘fits perfectly with the company’s immediate plans to make Cush Hunta an internationally acclaimed Reggae artiste’. As for Cush, he believes that “such an arrangement can only make my music more accessible worldwide which means bigger and better things to come in the near future for Cush Hunta”
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KAYA
Wake up and turn me loose
For the rain is falling
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
I'm so high, I even touch the sky
Above the falling rain
I feel so good in my neighborhood, so
Here I come again
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
Feelin' irie I
Cause I have some kaya now
I feel so high, I even touch the sky
Above the falling rain
I feel so good in my neighborhood, so
Here I come again
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now, Lord
For the rain is falling
(Kaya now, kaya, kaya) Huh
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RICHIE B'S ROOTS REGGAE AIRPLAY CHARTS - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
JULY 30, 2010
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 4 9 How We Do It – Elephant Man feat Bounty Killer – CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice (1wk@#1) U-3
02 2 13 Gal A Mad Over – Mavado – Di Genius NM
03 3 11 Clarks Pt 2 (Clarks Again) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion NM
04 1 15 Hold Yuh – Gyptian – VP Records (2wks@#1) D-3
05 5 17 My Cupp – Richie Loops – Big Yard Music (2wks@#1) NM
06 9 8 One Man – Vybz Kartel & Gaza Slim – Adidjaheim/Notnice U-3
07 7 13 Bank Inna Mi Pocket - Versatile – Romeich Records (pp#5) NM
08 6 15 Party Cup – Ding Dong – IMG (pp#3) D-2
09 8 18 Clarks – Vybz Kartel / Popcaan / Gaza Slim – CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice (4wks@#1) D-1
10 12 6 Summer Break – Bugle/Chevaughn/Razz & Biggy – Notice Production U-2
11 10 11 Certified Diva – Tami Chynn & Tifa – Washroom Entertainment D-1
12 13 14 Boss Lady – Toya – Downsound U-1
13 15 9 Gallis Fi Dem – Flexx – Romeich Records U-2
14 11 18 Mr. DJ – Miss Triniti – Trini Girl Production (pp#8) D-3
15 20 3 House Top - Mavado – Rose Gold Entertainment U-5
16 18 5 Show It – Demarco & Craig – Star Kutt/Koch U-2
17 19 5 Rightful Place - Edee – Unseen Lab U-2
18 21 4 My Heart – Wayne Marshall feat. Mavado – Yard Vybz/Off Limits U-3
19 14 22 Come into My Room – Mavado & Stacious – Di Genius (1wk@#1) D-5
20 16 8 Dem Alone – Tony Matterhorn/Razz & Biggy/Richie Feelings/Firelinks/Jigsy – CR203 (pp#16) D-4
21 17 21 Caan Fren Again – Steven McGregor – Di Genius (pp#6) D-4
22 - New Drinking Rum & Red Bull – Beenie Man feat. Fambo –Seanizzle Records
23 - New Jeans & Fitted – Vybz Kartel feat. Russian – Head Concussion Records
24 22 22 Beg U A Touch – Vybz Kartel – Adidjahiem/Notnice Records (2wks@#1) D-2
25 24 21 Wanna Be Ballaz – Assassin – SANKOFA (pp#6) D-1
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 18 My Promise – Andy Livingston – Black Dutch Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02 3 17 Gangster Life – Junior X – Revolutionary Entertainment U-1
03 5 15 Dance Like We’re Making Love/Sugar Dumplin – Nicky B – Feelin Records U-2
04 1 19 Unconditional Love – Jah Cure feat Phyllisia – SOBE/Danga Zone (3wks@#1) D-3
05 6 13 The Leaders – ELJAI – Jah Mix Entertainment/No Doubt Records U-1
06 4 18 Thank You Jah – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Notnice (pp#4) D-2
07 8 12 Free – Etana – No Doubt Records U-1
08 9 9 Wanna Give You Love – Warrior King – Rootz Warrior Production U-1
09 7 16 Come Back to Bed – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son Entertainment (pp#7) D-2
10 12 8 This is for Real – Ras Charmer – House of Hits U-2
11 11 21 Night Shift – Busy Signal – Turf Muzik/Star Player Music Group (pp#6) NM
12 14 7 Torn – Tony Anthony – Phylani Music U-2
13 15 6 We Shall Find A Way – Hezron – Hard Shield Records/Tads Int’l Records U-2
14 10 19 August Town – Etana – Free Mind (2wks@#1) D-4
15 16 8 Down in Jamaica – Kabbalist – Bamboo Music U-1
16 18 7 Tomorrow – G Whizz – TJ Records U-2
17 20 5 The Promised Land – Nas & Jnr Gong feat. Dennis Brown – Universal Republic Records U-3
18 13 20 No Other Alternative – Guidance – Brown Brothers Music (2wks@#1)
D-5
19 21 5 John Prophecy (aka Di Yutes) – Strugglas – Roaring Tone Productions
U-2
20 23 2 My Life – I-Octane – DJ Frass U-3
21 17 24 Johnny – LUST – Born Music (2wks@#1) D-4
22 22 18 Trouble in the World – Richie Spice – Master One Productions (pp#9) NM
23 - New Protect The People – Tarrus Riley – Don Corleon
24 25 2 Life Caan Done – Princess Thundah – 619 Entertainment Group U-1
25 19 11 Pearly Gates – Bugle – T J Records (pp#15) D-6
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 8 Distant Relatives – Nas & Damian “Jnr Gong” Marley – Universal Republic/Def Jam (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 9 Infallible – Tanya Stevens – Tarantula Records (2wks@#1) D-1
03 4 12 Red Pond – Junior Kelly – VP Records U-1
04 3 17 Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2010 – Various Artistes – Greensleeves (4wks@#1) D-1
05 7 3 Romain Virgo – Romain Virgo – VP Records U-2
06 5 22 Pon Di Gaza 2.0 – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Tads Records (6wks@#1) D-1
07 8 6 Cashflow Reggae All Stars – Various Artistes – Cashflow/Tads Int’l Records U-1
08 6 7 Coming Back for You – Pressure – Rymshot Productions D-2
09 9 3 The Hit List Vol. 2 – Various Artistes – Tads International Records NM
10 - New Reggae Gold – 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
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
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