Meta and the Cornerstones

 

[http://www.myspace.com/metaandthecornerstones] continue their monthly residency at 92YTribeca with new artists each time out, friends and collaborators who will both share the stage and perform their own sets.

 

Led by the indomitable Meta Dia, who is Senegalese and sings in a mixture of French, English, Wolof, and Fulani, and with members converging from the west coast of Africa, North America, Asia and the Middle East, the band creates a unifying and uplifting experience with its feel-good reggae sound that also embraces soul, Afropop, and hip-hop -- a mix of influences as eclectic as their backgrounds.

 

This month's special guest is Zongo Junction [http://www.myspace.com/zongomusic],  a powerhouse 13-piece ensemble that embodies the richness of Brooklyn’s musical diversity by melding traditional West African rhythms with Funk, Jazz and Soul from the U.S. Heavily influenced by Nigerian superstar, political activist and afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Zongo Junction gets audiences riled up and dancing at every show they put on.

 

Where: 92Y Tribeca 200 Hudson Street , NYC NY 10013
When: Nov 6/8:00pm doors, 9:00pm show
COST:  $12 advance / $15 at the door

 

“Meta and the Cornerstones have taken us back to the foundation of reggae music. It’s a band that sounds tight and wicked with infectious lyrics.” --Clive Chin, Jamaican producer for The Wailers, Dennis Brown, and Lee Perry

 

 

Currently Recording New Album Evolution of a Revolution at Tuff Gong Studios

 

Joins Andrew Tosh for Historic Musical Collaboration

 

Featured on New Recording with Reggae Singer Protoje

 

Special Performance at Beat Breast Cancer Music Festival

 

(October 13, 2010) -- Fresh from headlining performances at Reggae On The Rocks in Colorado, Festival International De Rhythmes Du Monde in Quebec, Rock al Parque in Colombia, plus two special fundraising events at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in New York, GRAMMY-nominated Ky-Mani Marley has unveiled recording news and announced several personal appearances.

 

Ky-Mani is currently recording songs for his next album Evolution of a Revolution at Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston, Jamaica. This marks the first time that Ky-Mani has worked at the world-renowned studios founded by his father in 1965. “Recording at Tuff Gong is very meaningful to me because this is where it all started. My father built this studio not only to accommodate his children but also the less fortunate in the community. I felt at this point in my career it’s a necessary move to make and I’m happy I’ve been able to accomplish that. Now the journey continues,” said Ky-Mani. Known for his unique style of rock/soul/hip-hop infused reggae sound that transcends cultural lines, Evolution of a Revolution is expected to continue the musical exploration and features collaborations with artists from different musical genres. “This album will continue to highlight my various influences and will be a blend of genres that will touch the inner-soul of each listener,” Ky-Mani stated.

 

In another first, Ky-Mani has also joined forces with Andrew Tosh for a very special collaboration. The offspring of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh are recording together on “Lessons In My Life,” the lead single off Andrew’s acoustic tribute album to his father, titled Legacy. The two second-generation singers take turns on lead vocals on the updated interpretation of this timeless anthem. The song is especially prophetic as it was released on the album No Nuclear War only weeks before Peter’s untimely death. Fans should look for more collaboration between the two in the near future.

 

Ky-Mani is also featured on reggae singer Protoje’s latest single, “Rasta Love.” Produced by Donovan “Don Corleone” Bennett, “Rasta Love” is a powerful, conscious dancehall-meets-lover’s rock combination and will be included on Protoje’s upcoming album The 7 Year Itch.

 

Staying true to his humanitarian vision, Ky-Mani will lend his talents to the Basia Sports Foundation as they host the first annual Beat Breast Cancer Music Festival in Trinidad and Tobago on October 31. The foundation is a part of an organization that produces Basia and Basia Sports magazines as well as the popular Caribbean talk show, “The Basia Show” hosted by breast cancer survivor, Alicia Powell. The objective of the event is to change the thinking and approach to breast cancer for Caribbean people, and to help create awareness that the disease is beatable and curable. To be televised throughout the English speaking Caribbean, the event will raise funds for women for CT Pet Scans and reconstructive surgeries, because often times women are not diagnosed or treated accurately post detection and treatment. www.basiamagazine.com .

 

Finally, Ky-Mani also continues his tour promoting his memoir Dear Dad, released by Farrah Gray Publishing on February 6, 2010, what would have been his father Bob Marley’s 65th birthday.

 

Upcoming Performances & “Dear Dad” Book Signings:

Saturday, October 16

New Karibbean City – Book Signing

Oakland, California

 

Sunday, October 31

The Beat Breast Cancer Music Festival @ Queens Park Savannah – Performance

Port of Spain, Trinidad

 

Saturday, November 20

Rotary Club Benefit Concert @ Truman Annex Waterfront – Performance & Book Signing

Key West, Florida

 

Tuesday, November 23

The Negril Escape Hotel – Acoustic Set & Book Signing

Negril, Jamaica

 

Additional dates to be added

 

Ky-Mani Marley is a singer, actor, author, and humanitarian. He has four albums to his credit: Like Father Like Son, an album featuring cover versions of some of his father’s songs; The Journey, which reached #7 on the Billboard Reggae Album charts in 1999; 2001’s Many More Roads, which was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae Album; and Radio, from 2007, which has more of hip hop feel than his previous albums and reached #1 on the Billboard Reggae Album charts. In 2009, Ky-Mani started the Love Over All Foundation (L.O.A.F.) which is dedicated to the educational development of the youth by creating programs and distribution of grants that help promote positive change in low socioeconomic communities. Grants focus on education, music and sports, and are distributed worldwide.

 

 

Contact:

Eric Kohler

eric.kohler@azoffmusic.com

The Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music, (CPR) presents the 6th Annual Reggae Culture Salute benefit concert on Saturday, October 30th, at Nazareth High School Performance Center 475 E. 57th Street (Clarendon Road & Avenue D). Doors open at 8pm, show time is at 9pm.

 

The family friendly celebration of the 80th anniversary of the coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen of Ethiopia will feature 1970’s trailblazing toaster Big Youth and singer, songwriter Ernie Smith. A musical tribute to Sugar Minott will feature Tony Tuff, Japanese deejay Nahki and New York based deejay Mikey “Mack Daddy” Jarrett. Mysitc Bowie, saxophonist Douglas Guthrie and Anthem Band will also perform. Master drummer, Junior Wedderburn of Lion King fame along with his group Ancient Vibrations, will perform nyahbinghi drumming and chanting.  Enjoy delicious Caribbean cuisine. Admission is $35 in advance. Visit www.cprreggae.org or call 718-421-6927 for information.

 

About CPR:

The Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music (CPR) is a charitable organization working to raise the bar in the creation, development, promotion and presentation of reggae music. CPR conducts educational forums, presents music events and conducts research to codify, curate and disseminate information about reggae music.

 

(VP RECORDS/GREENSLEEVES, NEW YORK) - A stellar cast of artists light up Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3, the third volume in the successful series that celebrates the virtues of marijuana, available from Greensleeves Records on November 2, 2010. Its release on Election Day in the U.S. is no coincidence as Proposition 19 is up for vote in California, which if passed, would tax the sale of marijuana and regulate adult use in the state. Three other states are calling for similar measures this year and currently, marijuana is decriminalized and available for medical use in 15 states.

 

The blazing 18-track compilation features top artists from reggae to rock, all with hit singles fueling the other 'go-green' movement. Ganja Anthems 3 is also an international affair with Collie Buddz on his breakout hit "Come Around" (Bermuda), to Busy Signal on "Spliff Tail" (Jamaica), Ziggi on "Ganja Smoke In The Air" (Netherlands), Gyptian on "Sensi"(Jamaica), Alborosie on "Real Story" (Italy), and Richie Spice on his  smash hit "The Plane Land" (Jamaica), just to name a few.

 

California-based reggae band Slightly Stoopid hops aboard the herbal hype for "No Cocaine" featuring Inner Circle. 'The Fireman' Capleton then turns up the heat on the "No Cocaine Remix," which makes for a killer iTunes bonus track, releasing digitally and also on limited edition 7-inch vinyl. Greensleeves Records partners with record label Controlled Substance Sound Labs to promote this new hit remix.

 

The Ganja Anthems 3 experience continues with a limited edition digi-pak showcasing original art by Tony McDermott, and also includes a pack of king-sized rolling papers to inspire a maximized listening experience of these high grade tunes.

 

TRACK  LISTING

 1. Guinney Pepper - Like The Chalice
2. Bushman - Legalize It
3. Ziggi - Ganja Smoke In The Air
4. Collie Buddz - Come Around
5. Slightly Stoopid Ft. Inner Circle-No Cocaine
6. Morgan Heritage - Plant Up The Herbs
7. Gyptian - Sensi
8. Tarrus Riley, Vybz Kartel & Demarco -Herb Promotion
9. Sizzla - Feed Up The Herbs
10. Lukie D - One Cup A Day
11. Queen Ifrica - Coconut Shell
12. Busy Signal - Spliff Tail
13. Capleton - Acres
14. Richie Spice - The Plane Land
15. Alborosie - Real Story
16. Cocoa Tea & Daddy Rings - Herb Fi Bun
17. Charlie Chaplin - Bubbling Telephone

18. Junior Reid - Free That Little Tree
19. Slightly Stoopid Ft. Capleton - No Cocaine Remix (iTunes Exclusive)

 

For more information on Hi Grade Ganja Anthems 3, log on to www.vprecords.com. Please direct all press inquiries to the VP Records/Greensleeves Publicity Department - Rhona Fox at 718-425-1151 or rhona.fox@vprecords.com.

 

 

 

(VP RECORDS, NEW YORK) - Reggae singer/songwriter Duane Stephenson was recently invited by the World Food Program (WFP) to perform in honor of the United States Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton. The event took place at the George McGovern Leadership Award ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, October 5.

Stephenson was at the tail end of his U.S. tour with the Wailers, and the two parties previously teamed up for a song that manifested a partnership with the WFP. "The Wailers and I are partners with the World Food Program," says Stephenson.  "Our song 'A Step for Mankind' has helped to spread the message of the need for more action in addressing the issue of world hunger."

 

Stephenson was thus invited to perform at the ceremony that included political dignitaries and social activists from around the world at the prestigious event, where Secretary Clinton was presented with The George McGovern Leadership Award for her work to curb global hunger.

 

Stephenson reveals he is humbled and excited by the experience. "It's so inspiring to be in the company of global politicians and dedicated corporate partners who share the same values and aspirations to eradicate hunger," states Stephenson. "Food is a common bond that unites every single life form on this planet, we all require it to live, yet a billion people each night go to bed hungry and 25,000 of them die."

 

Stephenson disclosed his work with the World Food Program will continue as he sees the issue of world hunger as one that is very important to him. "I was happy to be there to see Secretary Clinton get this award as she has fought for this issue for years now. Hunger affects a billion of our brothers, sisters and children in 80 countries. This award will bring added attention and raise awareness of the issue."

 

Duane Stephenson just wrapped up touring the U.S. as the opening act for the legendary Wailers, and promoting his sophomore album Black Gold, released by VP Records on September 28, 2010. Black Gold is the highly anticipated follow-up to Stephenson's debut album From August Town, which was released by VP Records in 2007 and was hailed as one of that year's best reggae albums.

 

For further information on Duane Stephenson, visit his artist profile at www.vprecords.com/DuaneStephenson. Please direct all press inquiries to the VP Records Publicity Department - Rhona Fox at 718-425-1151 or rhona.fox@vprecords.com. 

 

VP RECORDS Publicity Department | 89-05 138th Street | Jamaica | NY | 11435

 

 

On October 30-31, the Ethiopian World Federation will host its second rummage sale at the world famous Pike Street Market (inside the market, across from Holy Cow Records on the 2nd floor). Help us raise money for members in Ethiopia and the Caribbean who are presently unable to work due to natural calamities (hurricanes and floods). For sale will be antiques, music, crafts, a roll top wood desk, clothes, and other items. Guest visits by famous reggae stars are guaranteed. Music will be autographed.

Address letter (snail mail) to: Eloy Detention Center 1705 E. Hanna Rd. Eloy, AZ 85231 Attn: Carlyle Daniel E207

 

sample letter:

To Whom It May Concern;

I am writing on behalf of Brother Wadi Gad (Carlyle Daniel) who I understand is being held by the INS and may face deportation.

 

Tell about yourself here; who you are, what you do.

 

Regarding Wadi Gad:

He is a gentle, soft-spoken spiritual musician who is a very important part of the Northern California reggae scene.

 

Implore the INS to let him remain stateside.

 

thanks for your help!!!!!

Kaati

 

AVAILABLE NOW!!!!

 

MIAMI, FL – The Bayside Rocks Festival is being hailed as “The Woodstock of Reggae” for its nod to the nostalgic era of The Bob Marley movement with a salute to and performances by reggae icons Bunny Wailer, Steel Pulse, Toots & Maytals, Midnite and young Puerto Rican cult reggae band Cultura Profetica. 

 

Bayside Rocks Festival will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to Midnight at Bayfront Park at 301Biscayne Boulevard, in Downtown Miami. Over 15,000 are expected to attend this all day experience that will be a throwback to the musical energy and community spirit of Woodstock.

 

It has been generations since a line up for reggae giants have been assembled on the same stage. This “once in a lifetime experience will include three time Grammy Award winner Bunny Wailer of The Wailers, Grammy Award winning UK based Steel Pulse, the man who coined the word “reggae” himself Grammy Award winner Toots & Maytals , 100% roots rock reggae from St. Croix Midnite  and Puerto Rico’s own cult band Cultura Profetica .

 

 Also on the bill are Uriel Hamilton, Mixed Culture, Bootleg, Marcia Griffiths, Kulcha Shok Muzic and Big Life Sound.

 

Bayside Rocks is an all day celebration of cultural awareness and consciousness. Over the course of the entire day, the inaugural Bayside Rocks Festival 2010 will bring over 15,000 people to Downtown Miami. This highly anticipated cultural event was designed to cater to all genuine cultural expressions.

 

“This musical extravaganza will expose the public to music that embodies peace love and unity while immersing them in the exotic culture and dynamic energy that embodies reggae music. The line up includes the best of Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the U.K., St. Croix, and South Florida,” stated Bayside Rocks Festival producer, Alfonso D'Niscio Brooks.

 

Bayside Rocks Festival is also a “party with a purpose” giving a portion of its net proceeds to Voices United  a Miami-based non-profit youth organization, devoted to promoting cultural diversity through the performing arts.  

 

For tickets or more information about the Bayside Rocks Festival, please call the general hotline at 305-763-4509, email info@baysiderocksfestival.com or visit www.baysiderocksfestival.com.

 

All media inquiries should be directed to Circle of One Marketing http://www.circleofonemarketing.com/  at (305) 576-3790.

 

Sponsorship and vendor requests should be directed to Michelle McKoy, 305-763-4509

 

Media Contacts:
Suzan McDowell, President/CEO
suzan@circleofonemarketing.com
Melissa Agudelo, Public Relations Coordinator
mel@circleofonemarketing.com
305-576-3790

CALENDAR LISTING:

Friday, October 22, 2010

Club Envy - 775-882-7757

1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City, NV

Doors 8pm/showtime 11:30pm

$20 advance

18+

 

Club Envy in Carson City is proud to announce, Jamaican reggae veterans, The Wailing Souls will be performing on Friday, October 22 for reggae fans ages 18 and older.

 

Pipe and Bread were there from Reggae's early days, growing up and

singing in the same Trenchtown yards in Kingston, Jamaica alongside Bob

Marley, Joe Higgs, and others.  The veteran multi Grammy-nominated roots reggae duo's longevity has come due their adaptability to trends in the music

with out the compromise of their vision.

 

The Wailing Souls are part of the small surviving group of roots Reggae originators still musically active today. This legendary group dates back to the late 1960's. On their live shows, the Wailing Souls hit songs keep coming one after another.

 

Fusing the harmonies of Motown with reggae, the Wailing Souls persist as one of the most powerful forces in Jamaican Gold - reggae music. In the 70's, The Wailing Souls attracted interest from the preeminent Reggae Producer Coxsone Dodd, and together they began a fruitful recording career. Four decades later, the group has amassed three Grammy nominations, has been critically lauded for albums released by Island, Tuff Gong and CBS Records, and has gained a widespread international following.

 

The Wailing Souls saw large success in the early 90's featuring songs on soundtracks including the certified gold album for Disney's film Cool Runnings. Their 1992 album All Over The World also achieved a great deal of success for the group, selling over 800,000 copies. They have now released 27 classic albums.

 

The Wailing Souls now stand tall as one of the greatest reggae acts in the world.

 

Club Envy is located at 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City, NV

Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at www.clubenvycarsoncity.com or at the door.

 

For more information contact Club Envy at 775-882-7757 or visit www.clubenvycarsoncity.com

 

RANKIN SCROO  plus Special Guests: LENKY ROY AND SISTAH BEAUTY backed by the Crucial Youth Band and DJ Irie Dole on the controls
PERFORM at PIER 23 in San Francisco SATURDAY, OCT. 9th  10pm - 2am

 

Enjoy a night of Urban and Authentic Reggae Music encompassing 3 talented performers:

 

Highly regarded International Urban Reggae Godfada - Rankin Scroo - will be showcasing music from his newest release SOLID while keeping you locked on the dance floor to his hits: "Dream Dream" and "Hips Like Wha" , Roots and Culture singer Lenky Roy straight from Jamaica giving out the best Roots Reggae vibes and classics such as: "Set Me Free" and new songs like "Hey Girl" and Sistah Beauty singing her positively uplifting songs like "Red Eye" and many more.

 

Pier 23 an enticing place for Reggae Fans with heated patio, full bar and menu, 21 and over, $10 cover all night.

 

www.pier23cafe.com
www.sistahbeauty.com
WWW.RANKINSCROO.COM
www.myspace.com/rankinscroo
www.facebook.com/rankinscroo
www.youtube.com/rankinscroo#p/a/f/0/ZGp-dm4cbfc
http://www.myspace.com/lenkyroytheorignal
www.facebook.com/pages/Lenky-Roy

faboladyj@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Featuring: Dinner prepared by Bradford Thompson, James Beard Award winning chef and creator of the menu at New York’s soon to be opened Jamaican Restaurant Miss Lily’s!

 

An Update on the Rockhouse Foundation Projects in Jamaica Live Music Performance by John Forté, Grammy Nominated singer, songwriter, producer best known for his work with the multiplatinum group The Fugees.

 

Tickets are $250 per person,

 

Email event@rockhousefoundation.org

 

Limited Seating Is Available so please respond ASAP

 

All expenses related to the auction and event are fully underwritten by the Rockhouse Hotel. Every cent of every contribution supports Jamaicans in need. If you are unable to attend please consider making a donation by visiting our secure website: www.rockhousefoundation.org/donate.php The proceeds from this event will fund the work of Rockhouse Foundation in the Negril Area Community in Jamaica.

 

Located at the western tip of Jamaica, the NegrilAll Age school, the Negril Basic School, the Negril Library and the Little Bay School serve the children of the area. In addition to supporting the existing programs at these learning institutions the foundation will be funding phase 2 of the capital improvements at the Little Bay School. Over the past six years many loyal and generous supporters of the Rockhouse Foundation have enabled us to invest over US$1,000,000 in community projects.

 

The Rockhouse Foundation is a New York chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to initiate and support programs, services and organizations that combat the effects of endemic poverty in Jamaica.

 

The Rockhouse Hotel and its owners underwrite all non program related expenses of the Foundation. Every cent of every donation supports Jamaicans in need. Projects are concrete and have an impact that you can see.

 

In Jamaica, a donation goes a long way. Projects like the one undertaken at the schools would cost multiple times as much in the US. Most importantly, projects immeasurably improve the lives of children who need and deserve the same opportunities as children everywhere.

Here is my favorite, easiest recipe REALLY

 

 1 C rolled old-fashioned oats

 1 C cooked (leftovers!) rice, brown or white

 2 Tbs oat bran

 2-1/4 C water

 

Add all ingredients to rice cooker, stir gently to combine, set for the  porridge cycle.

 

When the cycle is complete, spoon into a bowls and top as desired. I do like some rice milk, flax seeds, and a dash of maple syrup, but there are several  recipes for traditional Japanese rice porridge which includes vegetables. It is really, really good!         

 

For more cooking tips and recipes, why not take my next cooking class?

Email me for details on upcoming classes. 

 

Vegan is Sexy!

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Seven years ago, Montego Bay businessman Mark Hart invited his old college friend, Luciano Blotta, an Argentinian filmmaker, to visit Jamaica and to bring his camera.  With no experience of Jamaica or reggae music, Blotta was immediately struck by the Island’s color and inner beauty. 

 

The film he would make, along with his relationship with the Island, evolved into a love affair with the sights and sounds of Jamaica.  Although RiseUp is essentially a documentary spotlighting Jamaican music, the film transcends genre and niche, seamlessly weaving three distinct stories into one inspiring feature-length movie that is both dramatic and vibrantly explosive.  

 

Upon viewing the film earlier in the year at a private screening on the Island, Chris Blackwell stated that “RiseUp is the best Jamaican film since The Harder They Come”.  International audiences have echoed the sentiment saying that RiseUp is like a ‘Jamaican Hoop Dreams' and the best movie to come out of the Caribbean in many years.  Both Jamaican newspapers, The Gleaner and The Observer, have praised the film, with accolades like “A New Classic.”  Directed and produced by Luciano Blotta, and produced by Darrin Holender, the film features appearances and performances by both emerging and legendary artists, with music by Sizzla, Daddigon, Sly & Robbie, Richie Spice, Turbulence and many others.  

 

Always an audience favorite, RiseUp has toured the world for 18 months as an officially selected festival and special event film, screening in over 20 countries and winning awards such as the 2009 AFI/DISCOVERY SILVERDOCS Best Music Documentary Award.  Earlier this year, RiseUp was chosen by New York’s Lincoln Center Film Society to celebrate Black History Month and a one-hour version of the film was broadcasted by many television networks worldwide including the BBC.  RiseUp’s performances worldwide have revealed a special connection between the film and audiences from diverse backgrounds with people dancing, laughing and crying in their seats. Core reggae audiences and music documentary fans have lauded the film for its authenticity and entertainment value, while general audiences have praised the film for its original storytelling, inspirational tone and beautiful imagery and sounds.

 

In an interview with Australian press, Blotta stated, "I saw how much talent there is [in Jamaica], how flamboyant, different and creative all these people were, and it really inspired me." He is excited to finally share his seven-year project with audiences in Jamaica hoping that Jamaicans will appreciate this priceless portrayal of a uniquely proud country.  Entertainment industry veterans like BBC’s Nick Fraser and HBO director/producer Marty Callner, have commended Blotta's efforts as an invaluable contribution to both the Jamaican culture as well as the medium of documentary cinema.  It is no surprise that Blotta has found a home on the Island, making time to shoot videos for Jamaica’s talent and business communities.  He hopes that RiseUp can be a testament to Jamaica as a positive and inspirational experience for Jamaicans and non-Jamaicans alike.

 

 

 

Another year of wonderful glorious life, we give thanks! Ras Kidus has a real rockin' Bday Bash planned for Friday October 22.

 

Please let his friends and fans know he will be performing in a rare performance and also Mista Majah P, Sista I live and Mr.  Majestic.

Blessed!!

RastaEmpire.com is an online retailer that specializes in the Reggae and Rastafarian lifestyle products. Since opening in 2006, RastaEmpire.com has been dedicated to supplying the freshest Rasta clothing, accessories, music and books worldwide.

 

The Empire has the largest assortment of Bob Marley gear, Rasta wear and Reggae fashion at the lowest prices. RastaEmpire carries a wide variety of Rasta and Reggae jewelry, bags, footwear, headwear, and décor. If it’s available they have it.

 

Not only does RastaEmpire.com have the most complete selection of Bob Marley apparel on the internet, they have the most secure store. RastaEmpire takes every step possible to ensure the safety of customer’s personal information. They host their own servers and there are absolutely no third parties.

 

Customer satisfaction is a high priority to RastaEmpire.com. The Empire focuses on providing excellent and dependable customer service. There are RastaEmpire representatives available Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST to answer any questions about products, ordering and shipping.
Visit RastaEmpire.com to learn more about the Empire and check out their Rasta merchandise.

 

Join the RastaEmpire facebook to receive updates on new products and coupons at www.facebook.com/rastaempire .

The Gay Liberation Network's threats of protest against Jamaican reggae artist Capleton's October 9 gig at the Kinetic Playground have led the Uptown concert venue to cancel the show.

 

Last week, we reported that GLN sent a letter urging venue owner Jim Gouskos to cancel the gig due to Capleton's contentious lyrical content referring to gay people. One of the artist's songs - titled "Bun out Di Chi Chi," which translates to "Burn the Queer" - were particularly incensing to LGBT activists. The controversial singer's gig rang particularly inappropriate to many following news of a spate of LGBT youth committing suicide in recent weeks.

In a statement released Wednesday, GLN encouraged their supporters to thank the Kinetic Playground for "doing the right thing."

 

"[We commend the venue's] management for putting human rights principles above dollars by canceling the show," the statement read. "Please put an exclamation point on this victory by buying a drink or two this Saturday night at Kinetic Playground, 1113 W. Lawrence Avenue, so that the management and staff there know that Chicago is willing to stand behind those who follow their conscience."

The news came on the heels of Gouskos' assertion to the Windy City Times that GLN had wrongly accused him of threatening an organization member. He emphasized that he was emotionally hurt by the group's report and is "against anything anyone does that's about hate."

 

"I'm part of this [Uptown] community," Gouskos said. "This is my community. I'm not doing anything to offend anybody ... Everybody here has worked too hard to change this neighborhood for the better."

 

In other news, Chicagoans representing a broad coalition of groups have scheduled a candlelight vigil to honor the lives of Tyler Clementi, Asher Brown, Raymond Chase and five other known youth who have taken their lives in recent weeks due, at least in part, to anti-gay bullying. The vigil is set for Friday, Oct. 8, beginning at 7:30 pm., at the DePaul University Lincoln Park campus's quad at the corner of Fullerton and Seminary. More details are available here or on the event's Facebook page.

Lenny Deneb, the reggae-rock singer/songwriter and Lateko Records recording artiste to perform at the 1st annual Ocean Breeze Music Festival on November 12-14, 2010 in St. John,  Antigua, West Indies.

 

 Vieux Fort, St. Lucia, October 6, 2010 – The Caribbean Recording Industry Association (C.R.I.A) has included reggae-rock singer/songwriter Lenny Deneb on its list of performers to perform at its first annual “Music Submit” the Ocean Breeze Music Festival & Conference to take place in St. John, Antigua, West Indies between November 12-14, 2010. Further information can be accessed at www.oceanbreezemusicfestival.com

C.R.I.A has recognized that Lenny Deneb is an artist with a difference as he pursues to fuse together reggae and rock in the Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Lucky Dube tradition, and by extension stretching the boundaries of reggae music to a new dimension, and so aiming to reach audiences far beyond the Caribbean. “Coupled with this, he is an excellent performer to boot” says Lateko Records Marketing Director Cola Elcock.

 

To coincide with this live performance, Lateko Records is releasing the compilation CD “Solidarity”. Included on this CD are some of the artist’ most popular songs including “Families At War” described by DJ Incarock as a “classic song”. The CD will also include a number of previously unreleased tracks, and initially will only be available for purchase at the music festival.

 

Lenny Deneb is a singer/songwriter and ex-founding member of fairly well-acclaimed British reggae band Cygnus, who in recent times has been delivering his own brand of reggae music described by various reviewers as reggae-rock. He is a writer of excellent lyrics, rhythm and melodies as is evident on his debut album “from the sanctuary” and his recent single release “Settle The Score” available on the Indian record label WOA Records compilation CD “Independent #1’s Various Artist, Volume One.

 

In 2009 Lenny Deneb signed a three year management and marketing deal with WOA Management for the territories of India and the Middle East. This partnership has seen the artist being represented across India and the Middle East with “Settle the Score” the single and video receiving exposure in the said territories At the time of signing, WOA Management had this to say, "Signing on this artist was a very easy decision for the A&R division due to the high energy and infectious music they make", says W.O.A International Marketing director Wanda Alvares. "Lenny joins ranks with the select few top notch reggae rock acts that are now with W.O.A Records."

 

About Lateko Records
Originally formed in 1998 and known as Production Circle Limited (PCL), Lateko Records now functions primarily as a label for releasing Lenny Deneb’s products.

 

Contact Information
Cola Elcock
Marketing Director
Lateko Records
1 758 714 6700
info@larekorecords.com
www.latekorecords.com

 

 

They are new on the scene and doing well, thrilling audiences on Jamaica's north coast and are working on a special show for Kingston and overseas  They are also in the studio working on their debut CD, four tracks so far..

 

John Alexander 10 Woodlawn Avenue Kingston 19 Jamaica WI.  1-876-925-3196,1-876-631-7686,1-876276-6481,1-718-247-9937

DUBBER SIDE OF THE MOON features bass-heavy remixes of the complete Dub Side of the Moon album by Groove Corporation, Mad Professor, 10 Ft Ganja Plant, Adrian Sherwood, Dubmatix, Scientist and many more. The project grew out of the extensive worldwide touring schedule of the Easy Star All-Stars, as they both evolved the original arrangements of their most celebrated cover album and were exposed to new and developing styles of modern reggae, like dubstep. Honest Tune called the record: “Dub at its finest: dirty, emotional, spacey, disorganized, and beautiful.” The record is also available in colored vinyl as an LP.

 

Lem Oppenheimer

Chief Operating Officer

Easy Star Records

lem@easystar.com

434-326-5736 phone

 

Wednesday October 13: New Parish Oakland
Elephant Man Live!

 

ANGEL MAGIK AND THE NEW PARISH

PROUDLY PRESENT

WED OCT 13 2010

FOR THE 1ST TIME IN OAKLAND

IN CELEBRATION OF:
9 YEARS OF ANGEL MAGIK
DEECEE'S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

DIRECT FROM JAMAICA

THE ENERGY GOD
ELEPHANT MAN

WITH OPENING ACT

NEW DANCEHALL SENSATION
BRAMMA

PLUS

DJ ROLO
DJ IRIE DOLE (JAH WARRIOR SHELTER)

HOSTED BY
JONNY MACK (ANGEL MAGIK)

HOT CARIBBEAN FOOD SERVED ALL NITE IN THE OUT DOOR PATIO

 

ELEPHANT MAN HAS THE MOST AMOUNT OF HIT DANCEHALL SONGS NEXT TO SEAN PAUL HE IS RATED THE #1 LIVE DANCEHALL PERFORMER IN THE WORLD TODAY AND PERSONALLY INVENTED AND STARTED THE DANCING CRAZE WE SEE IN THE DANCEHALL WITH SUCH DANCES AS : THE WILLY BOUNCE AND SIGNAL DE PLANE, PON DE RIVER AND MANY MORE!

 

THE NEW PARISH
579 18th Street
Oakland, CA 94612

 

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Friday October 22 : Rockit Room SF
Scientist meets the Roots Radics live!

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Saturday October 23 : Rockit Room SF
Island Comedy Jam w/ Frank Delima & Augie T. !

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Saturday October 23 : New Karibbean City Oakland
Demarco live!

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Saturday November 6 : New Karibbean City Oakland
2nd Annual Livication Splash w/ Spragga Benz & Friends live!

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Thursday November 11 : Independent San Francisco
Collie Buddz live!

 

 

According to a letter released from the company’s director of business affairs Alexander Threadgold, anyone who desire to exploit master recordings embodying the performances of VP records artistes must request and explicitly obtain from VP a waiver of exclusivity which VP may elect to grant or not grant in its sole discretion.

 

Some of the entertainers listed by VP Records include Beres Hammond, Assassin, Bounty Killa, Busy Signal, Capleton, Elephant Man, Gyptain, I-Wayne, Luciano, Sean Paul, Queen Ifrika and a host of others.

 

The song is produced by Don Vito and features Cool from Cool & Dre on the hook. This record is big already & only getting bigger by the day.

The 2010 REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE  is available to read onine in digital format, page-by-page:

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Out of Many One Productions presents the annual Peter Tosh Birthday Celebration Concert on Thursday, October 14 at the all-ages Ashkenaz venue in Berkeley. The doors open at 8 and the music starts at 9pm with Nyabinghi Drummers and then opening act, Sister I-Live. The headliner, Tosh 1 rounds out the evening’s festivities in celebration of the late, great Peter Tosh.

 

$15 advance tickets can be purchased at Ashkenaz. At the door, the tickets are $20; kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and students with student I.D. card are also $15 at the door. The Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community is  located at 1317 San Pablo Ave

In Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 525-5054.

 

Tosh 1, the youngest son of the late great Reggae icon Winston Hubert McIntosh, aka Peter Tosh, was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1980. He moved to Boston in 1985. He is currently an economics major at Northwestern University. After a great summer of festival performances, promoters are already asking the young Tosh back for more shows shortly after therafter.

 

“In Boston, Tosh 1 was introduced to rap and "That was when music was real,”  says Tosh 1, who started mixing the sounds of reggae with loops and samples of hip-hop in high school. Tosh has a love-hate relationship with the hip-hop genre, and believes many of its artists have gone astray, seduced by major record deals, fast cars and expensive clothes.

 

"The same revolutionary spirit that once inspired me has been transformed into everything it once detested"; says Tosh 1.

 

In 2000, Tosh 1 decided to record a couple of tracks in the studio, creating a hybrid sound that blended urban sounds, but still stayed true to the tenets of reggae and its messages of social change, activism and spirituality. "It was like second nature, like magic"; says Tosh 1. "People just fell in love with it."

 

Tosh 1 is a revolutionary artist with an impetus to right wrongs. "I give people food for thought" explains Tosh 1, "about waking people up. I am going to expose the system for what it is. We have to be more conscious of our life here on earth and stop complaining."

 

Tosh 1's debut album Babylon Burning is slated for release in spring 2011. He is currently back and forth to the studio, working on his new single "Wicked a Go Bun".

 

This summer 2010, Tosh 1 was very busy on the US festival circuit. He headlined the Maple Ridge Carribean Festival at the Memorial Peace Park in Vancouver, BC. Canada. He also performed on the Mid-West Reggaefest and the South Bend Reggaefest, and in Minnesota he performed on the Bayfront Reggae Festival, and in upstate New York, he performed on The Gig in the Sky Festival.

 

He was also booked this summer on the Montreal Reggaefest in eastern Canada. Tosh 1 traveled to Jamaica four times this summer for festivals there - The Life Fest, put on by Spragga Benz as a tribute to his son who was murdered, The Western Consciousness show, Bunny Wailer's show and The Negril Escape Summer Concert Series. Tosh 1 was embraced and very warmly received in Jamaica, the land of his birth. This October western U S tour will be a special treat for all those Peter Tosh fans who have been waiting for Peter's next release, and for the younger generations who never got to see Peter Tosh perform live in the flesh. Peter's youngest son, Tosh 1 has now taken the torch and moved ahead with youthful strength and vigor to carry on the work of his father.

 

For more information, contact Out Of Many One 917/834-0330 or the Ashkenaz

(510) 525-5054.

 

 

 

Sultry reggae singer Ieye will be leaving the island on October 11th to perform at the upcoming 2010 edition of the Pepsi Music Festival. The event will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 13, 16, 22 and 23, 2010.

 

She will be apart of a superstar lineup including major international acts such as Green Day, Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age as well as a number of local bands. The Pepsi Music Festival is a major Argentine music festival, which has been held annually since 2003. Ieye whose single “I Know” now holds the number one spot on the Trinidad and Tobago Carivibez TV reggae charts is excited to once again be performing with Shang label mate, Italian reggae star Alborosie.

 

She now joins a list of top class reggae acts such as the Wailers, Michael Rose and Kymani Marley who have delivered great performances at the festival in previous years. After a successful and exciting five week summer tour in Europe, Ieye is confident and ready for Argentina. She says, “I’m mega excited and fans should expect to see a new side of Ieye”.

 

Reggae singer Ieye is scheduled to leave the island on Monday to perform at the Pepsi Music Festival, in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 13, 16, 22 and 23.

 

She will be part of a superstar line-up which is said to include major international acts Green Day, Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age as well as a number of local bands. The Pepsi Music Festival is a major Argentine music festival, which has been held annually since 2003.

 

Meanwhile, Ieye, whose single I Know now holds the number one spot on the Trinidad and Tobago Carivibez TV Reggae charts, is excited to once again be performing with Shang label mate, Italian Reggae artiste Alborosie. She now joins a list of Reggae acts such as the Wailers, Michael Rose and Kymani Marley who have performed at the festival in previous years.

 

After a successful and exciting five week summer tour in Europe, Ieye is confident and ready for Argentina. She says, "I'm mega excited and fans should expect to see a new side of Ieye".
--
www.youtube.com/ieyemusic
Errol Smith
Shang Records
www.myspace.com/ieyeshangartist
www.myspace.com/alborosie

"The diversification of my music is a direct result of my life's experiences"

 

Nubian, was born Sean Alexander Wallace to a family from the parish of St. Andrew Jamaica on February 6, 1983. As a youth Nubian spent some turbulent years living in a multicultural community in South Jamaica Queens New York. His first exposure to music was in his basic school days; making his way to rehearsal with his "gunny sack" (instrument case) playing the Alto sax in his school band and feeling the instinctual vibe of a future performer.

 

Continuing his studies and receiving an athletic scholarship, Nubian was still focused on his musical quest. He became a member of the Jazz Ensemble at York College. It was at this time he began playing the guitar, writing and recording original music. Shortly after graduating College Nubian faced an up hill battle trying to find his place in a very competitive music industry. But through diligence, perseverance  and faith, as a young artist he has already worked on shows with some of  the industries best.

 

Andy Livingston is an internationally exposed multi-talented and versatile reggae artiste from the beautiful shores of Jamaica. He has captivated and entertained audiences worldwide with his unique blend of soulful soothing ballads and potent melodies of conscious roots and lovers’ rock music. He has performed to sold-out concert audiences worldwide with his vibrant, inspiring, and soulful performances. As singer, songwriter, poet and producer, Andy Livingston continues to blaze an artistic trail earning the respect of his peers, his fans and the public in general.

 

Since being introduced to the music during his early years at high school, he has established himself as a versatile, multi-faceted talent, whose contributions to the music industry continue to grow immensely. Andy’s first hit single, “Searching for Love”, climbed the charts in 1998 and made him a household name in Jamaica and the United Kingdom. The success of this single led to tours of England, Japan, Canada and the United States. Andy is a much sought after artiste and has shared stages with accredited artistes such as Luciano, Junior Reid, Ras Michael and the sons of Negus, Frankie Paul and Gregory Isaacs among others.

 

After a brief period of absence Andy returned to the recording studios in 2005 with the hit single ‘Good People’. The well received tribute to inner city life, inspired by Andy’s early life and experiences in the troubled East Kingston community where he was raised.  This was followed by another hit single ‘New Day’ done in collaboration with the multi-award winning Luciano, the Messenger. Andy has also done collaborations with the likes of Abijah, Natural Black, Nadirah X (Nadz) and Daddy Rings. His music is one destined to encourage, inspire, captivate and change lives worldwide. This is evident in his resurgence on the airwaves with recent releases entitled, ‘Youth Uprising’ featuring Daddy Rings, and ‘Too Late (Apologize)’ a cover of One Republic’s hit song.

 

The recent release in the electronic media, of his debut album ‘HIGH’ is chock full of deep roots and soulful lovers’ rock reggae music.  This project includes the input of some of Jamaica’s top musicians, including Sly and Robbie, Dean Frazer, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore  and the Fire House Crew, to name a few.   This has positioned Andy to take his place among the elites of the Jamaican reggae music industry. ‘HIGH’ is currently available for download on Amazon, I-tunes, Rhapsody and e-music and can also be sourced from Damari Productions. With the hit single ‘My Promise’ from his debut album ‘HIGH’ rocking the Jamaican airwaves and sitting in comfortable positions on several local charts as well as the chart in Holland, Andy Livingston, continues to whet the appetite of his fans, as well as lovers of good conscious, soulful soothing lovers’ rock reggae music both locally and internationally.  

ROYALWARRIORS MUZIK introduce JAH VAN I the new GOLDEN VOICE sensation fromJamaica with 1st Hit single tune -IN MY WORLD

 

http://royalwarriorsmuzik.fr.gd/

 

ROYALWARRIORS MUZIK introduce JAH VAN I the new GOLDEN VOICE sensation fromJamaica with 1st Hit single -IN MY WORLD

DOWNLOAD LINK:
 
http://www.mediafire.com/file/to0zrs0pr0pb40h/Jah%20van%20I-in%20my%20world-.mp3
 
OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR IN MY WORLD BELOW:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD0MxRg6bXc

 STAMPEDE'S STREETS CHARTS/ROOTICAL RECORDS
 KINGSTON,JAMAICA
 TEL:1-876-427-7033 OR 1-876-882-6924
 http://www.myspace.com/firestarmusic
 http://www.myspace.com/stampedecharts

With special guest CAS HALEY    
Oct 15, 2010     Brewery Arts Centre     Kendal, Cumbria UK    
Oct 16, 2010     Electric Palace     Bridport, Dorest UK    
Oct 17, 2010     Subscription Rooms     Stroud UK    
Oct 19, 2010     Scala     King's Cross, London UK    
Oct 20, 2010     Academy 3     Manchester UK    
Oct 21, 2010     Roisin Dubh     Galway IRELAND    
Oct 22, 2010     Cyprus Avenue     Cork IRELAND    
Oct 23, 2010     The Academy     Dublin IRELAND    
Oct 24, 2010     The Stiff Kitten     Belfast UK    
Oct 26, 2010     The Wedgewood Rooms     Southsea, Portsmouth UK    
Oct 27, 2010     Student Union     Leeds UK
Oct 28, 2010     Sub 89     Reading UNITED KINGDOM    
Oct 29, 2010     Cheese & Grain     Frome, Somerset UK    
Oct 30, 2010     Phoenix     Exeter UK   
Oct 31, 2010     Waterfront     Norwich UK

KY-MANI MARLEY
 http://www.myspace.com/kymanimarley
 http://www.facebook.com/kymanimarley 

 

Saturday, October 16
“Dear Dad” book signing @ New Karibbean City
Oakland, California

 

Sunday, October 31
The Beat Breast Cancer Music Festival @ King George Park V
Port of Spain, Trinidad

 

Saturday, November 20
Rotary Club Benefit Concert @ Truman Annex Waterfront
Key West, Florida

 

Tuesday, November 23
Acoustic set & book signing @ The Negril Escape Hotel
Negril, Jamaica

 

October, 16^th @ Ferme de Gwernandour, Brasparts (29)

October, 22^nd @ Usine a Chapeau, Rambouillet (78)

October, 23^rd @ Festival Roots, Kingersheim (68)

October, 26^th @ New Morning, Paris (75)

October, 28^th @ Le Hublot, Nancy (54)
October, 29^th @La Grange a Musique, Creil (60)

October, 30^th @ Du Rock et des Vaches Festival, Andard (49)

 

November, 2^nd@ Vooruit, Gent (BE)

November, 9^th@ Grenoble (38) details to come

November, 12^th @ Ebullition, Bulle (CH)

 

Check our website for update
http://www.clintonfearon.com/gigs.php

 

Check our channel for live videos

 

 

Capleton/Romain Virgo/Munga U.S. Tour Dates:
10/15/10 Dallas, TX,  Preet Pavilion
10/16/10 Houston, TX,  Fitzgeralds
10/17/10 Austin, TX ,  Flamingo Cantina
10/19/10 Nashville, TN,  Bentley House of Soul
10/22/10 Stone Mountain, GA, Club Intrigue

 

 

Fri Oct 22 10  08:00 PM
The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA - TIMES:  6PM - Doors, 7:30 PM - Local A, 8:15PM - Local B, 9PM - COMMON SENSE, 10:30PM - PATO BANTON

Sat Oct 23 10  12:00 PM
Long Beach City College, Pacific Coast Campus in Long Beach, CA -

www.patobanton.com

www.myspace.com/patobanton

 

Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars
1-04-2011, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jamcruise 9,

 

November 12 Fortaleza, Brazil Biruta

November 13 São Luis, Brazil Lagoa da Jansen

November 14 Belém, Brazil Cidade Folia

November 16 Buenos Aires, Argentina Teatro Gran Rex

November 18 Porto Alegre, Brazil Opinião

November 19 Recife, Brazil Clube Português

November 20 Salvador, Brazil República do Reggae

November 21 Brasília, Brazil UNB

December 2 Lima, Peru EMBARCADERO 41 Bambu Station

December 8 Vitória, Brazil Ilhacústico

December 9 Juiz de Fora, Brazil Cultural Bar

December 10 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Fundição Progresso Groundation

December 11 São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil Estância Alto da Serra Groundation

December 12 Belo Horizonte, Brazil Mix Garden 

June 2010 signaled one year and going strong since the launch of her successful Reggae album KOVER GIRL at the CCWU Club on New Market Street, Georgetown.  This album is her 6th and has 11 tracks all of which are covers of songs done by renowned artistes namely Tina Turner, Mary J, Beyonce, and Leona Lewis
The names of the tracks are: -
Better in time*                  The best+
Bleeding love*                  We don’t need another hero
If I were a boy                   What’s love got to do with it
At last*                               Private dancer
Family Affair                      Proud Mary
And River deep mountain high

 

*Music Videos

 

This year she is in the studio working on the release of her next Reggae Album "DON'T FORGET" which will feature all Original Songs scheduled for release at her birthday concert Wednesday 27th October 2010 at the Sidewalk Cafe and Jazz Club.
LOOK OUT FOR CHARMAINE BLACKMAN’S NEW ALBUM COMING REAL SOON!!! 

 

 

"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet"

 

"Learn the art of patience. Discipline your thoughts when they are anxious over the outcome of a goal. Impatience breeds anxiety, fear, discouragement & failure. Patience creates confidence, decisiveness, & a rational outlook. This eventually leads to success."

 

"There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist,or accept the responsibility for changing them."

Please share your prayer/affirmation/poem here.

send to info@reggaefestivalguide.com

in the subject put: In Jahs Name We Pray

 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9eqgo7WT_w

 

 

Saturday-Sunday, October 16th-17th 2010

Bonita Springs Florida

Friday-Sunday, October 22nd-24th 2010

Greenfield Ca

Saturday-Sunday, October 30th-31st 2010

Buckeye,AZ Arizona

Saturday, October 30th 2010

Brooklyn New York

Friday-Sunday, November 12th-14th 2010

St. John's

Saturday, November 20th 2010

Miami Florida

Thursday-Saturday, December 2nd-4th 2010

Saturday, December 4th 2010

Byron Bay New South Wales

Friday-Thursday, December 17th-23rd 2010

Santiago Atitlan Lake Atitlan

Friday-Monday, December 17th-20th 2010

San Luis Obispo California

Thursday, December 23rd 2010 - Sunday, January 2nd 2011

Shashamene/Adama Shoa

Friday, December 31st 2010 - Sunday, January 2nd 2011