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| IT IS ONLY THURSDAY, YET HERE IS YOUR REGGAE e-GUIDE!!! |
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Greetings!
We are delivering your Reggae e-Guide newsletter on Thursdays now instead of Fridays. Our readers asked for it; so now you got it!
P.S.
RBA Publishing Inc. (that's us!) is pleased to announce the launch of a new website: www.GrassRootsMagazine.com. The website is dedicated to educating and entertaining medicinal marijuana supporters.
Viewers can read top news items with constant updates, enjoy product reviews by Robert Lastman, and laugh-out-loud at Jackie Wellbaum's advise column "Ask Jackie."
The website also hosts the Green Rush Directory which lists medical cannabis businesses by category (alternative healthcare providers, nutrients, medibles, dispensaries, etc.) so that readers around the world can find the business/product/service they are looking for.
Businesses that want to be identified with www.GrassRootsMagazine.com viewers, can post their company information for free in the Green Rush Directory, and their listing will link directly to their website.
Videos, the history of medicinal marijuana, and of course links to our Facebook and Twitter pages round out this easy-to-read medicinal marijuana website that is geared towards mature audiences and those that are new to this burgeoning industry.
And premiering in June is “GrassRoots Magazine – The Medicinal Marijuana Movement”, a quarterly print magazine with free distribution planned for Northern California and Northern Nevada.
In business for over 20 years and women-owned and operated, RBA Publishing Inc. is the proud publisher of the world’s oldest and largest reggae magazine: Reggae Festival Guide, and the award-winning Blues Festival Guide magazine, both of which have top-ranking corresponding websites.
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| TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA, HIGHLIGHT OF THE INTERNATIONAL REGGAE SHOWCASE AT THE SXSW MUSIC CONFERENCE |
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St. Lucian Artist Taj Weekes & Adowa Expected to be the Highlight of the International Reggae Showcase at the 25th Annual SXSW Music and Media Conference on March 19, 2011
New York, NY - March 11, 2011 - St. Lucian reggae artist Taj Weekes & Adowa are expected to be the highlight of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) International Reggae Showcase taking place at the Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas on March 19, 2011 at midnight. The SXSW® Music and Media Conference celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2011 of being the biggest and most anticipated convergence of all things music and is ready to keep that reputation alive by offering the best programming yet, including the highly anticipated knockdown sound of Taj Weekes & Adowa.
The SXSW showcase marks the launch of the “Taj Weekes & Adowa 2011 World Tour” in support of their new album, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, released on Jatta Records. Upcoming stops on the tour include the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival and next month, the band returns to Austin for the Austin Reggae Festival on April 16.
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| 33rd ANNUAL HARMONY FESTIVAL JUNE 10,11,12 - SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS in SANTA ROSA, CA |
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Whole Festival Tickets are available now and include admission to see PRIMUS, MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, THE FLAMING LIPS, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE, KRISHNA DAS with NATACHA ATLAS and TIRALINE, LOST AT LAST TRIBE, RAILROAD EARTH, GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY, DAVID STARFIRE ENSEMBLE, GAUDI and OPIUO, SHIMSHAI, SOJA, ROOTZ UNDERGROUND, Tribute to Jerry Garcia featuring JESSE MCREYNOLDS, MOON ALICE and the DAVID NELSON BAND; plus emerging Bay Area talents THE SOFT WHITE SIXTIES, EL RADIO FANTASTIQUE and THREE LEGGED SISTER as well as Speakers MIKE FARRELL of M*A*S*H, MARIEL HEMINGWAY & BOBBY WILLIAMS, JOHN ROBBINS with OCEAN ROBBINS, WILL DURST, CAROLINE CASEY, THE YES MEN, JAMES TWYMAN, DR. STEVEN GREER, MAHENDRA KUMAR TRIVEDI and many others, plus Techno-Tribal After Dark and the return of the Eco Rally Action Sports Zone!
Five stages, three days, two nights…one unforgettable experience.
Kick off your summer at Harmony Festival June 10-12!
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| BOB MARLEY FESTIVAL TRIBUTE PLANNED |
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Legendary reggae artist Bob Marley will be paid tribute to by a whole host of global artists at this year's One Love Peace Festival.
Bob Marley will be paid tribute to at this year's One Love Peace Festival.
Ky-Mani Marley - the son of the legendary reggae artist - will be joined by artists including Busta Rhymes, Shaggy and Sean Paul to mark 30 years since the anniversary of the singer's untimely death in 1981 at the age of just 36.
The all-day event, which is to be held at London's Wembley Arena on July 31, will "pay homage" to the musical legacy of the 'No Woman, No Cry' hitmaker with a whole host of Bob Marley-themed sets.
Ky-Mani said: "I feel blessed to be part of The One Love Peace Festival. It is with great pride that I will pay homage to my father, Bob Marley, with some of his best-loved songs. The festival's message of peace is a noble cause that I hold very dear to my heart and one that my father would have applauded.
"It is in giving truthfully of oneself, selflessly to benefit others that the soul finds satisfaction and great delight. London I'm coming to give you all that I've got with my music...past to present...it is my Destiny.
"The festival will be unforgettable to all of us who are present... Mystical proportions. 30 years after my father's passing and his legacy still lives on. One Love."
Meanwhile, 'Touch It' rapper Busta Rhymes admitted he is "dying" to return to the UK to perform for the first time in three years.
He explained: "I can't wait to get back to the UK! It's been three years since I last performed here so I'm dying to tear the roof off Wembley Arena at The One Love Peace Festival with some old school joints and brand new bangers.
"When I'm done, you're gonna remember it for a long time to come. Get ready because it's about to go down!"
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| EBONY EXCURSIONS GEARS UP FOR THE BIGGEST REGGAE PARTY OF THE YEAR YET AGAIN! REGGAE SUMFEST 2010 GETAWAY TRAVEL PACKAGE JULY 16-24, 2011 |
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Join Ebony Excursions at Sunset Beach Resort for the ultimate SumFest experience!
Treat yourself to not only a chance to see many of your favorite Reggae and Dancehall artists at once but the opportunity to enjoy the people, culture and vibes of Jamaica! Experience THE hottest Reggae festival of the year, enjoy the “island in the sun” and party with thousands of fellow Reggae fans from only $1,200 per person.
This year’s festival will continue to present the hottest Caribbean artists and the biggest International artists. Last year’s performance by Elephant Man, Chris Brown and Usher was definitely one for the books! We’re sure this year’s performers will not disappoint!
All travel packages include:
- 9 Days/8 Nights Hotel at Sunset Beach Resort
- Transportation to All SumFest Events
- VIP Access to All SumFest Events
- All Meals and Beverages at the Sunset Beach Resort
- All Gratuities
Ø Prices Based on Double Occupancy
Ø Airfare Not Included
Space is limited… Don’t miss out!
For more information, please contact: Ashlie Randolph
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| REUNIFICATION OF DAVE AND ANSEL COLLINS AT THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL SKA FESTIVAL |
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Reuniting for the first time since the 1970's we have DAVE & ANSEL COLLINS, who will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their UK No.1 song “Double Barrel”. Dave Barker (born David John Crooks, 10 October 1947, Kingston, Jamaica), a session vocalist, and Ansel Collins (born 1949, Kingston, Jamaica) , a keyboards player, were working for producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in Kingston, Jamaica in the late 1960s, and joined forces in 1971, for the Ska single ”Double Barrel”. Released on Techniques Records, part of the Trojan Records label, it topped the Jamaican and UK charts in March of that year. It was the first record the celebrated drummer, Sly Dunbar, ever played on. He was aged fourteen at the time.
See link: the Double Barrel
KEN BOOTHE, famed for his UK No.1 hit 'Everything I Own', one of reggae's most influential singer/songwriters BOB ANDY, who will be teaming up once again with the 'Queen of Reggae' MARCIA GRIFFITHS. Their chart topping duets as BOB & MARCIA included the No.6 UK hit 'Young Gifted & Black' & 'Pied Piper', which peaked at No.11.
From the 2 Tone era we have THE ENGLISH BEAT, starring DAVE WAKELING... the lead singer & songwriter of The Beat (or The English Beat as they're known in the USA, where he now lives & tours). Expect their classic top 10 UK hits 'Mirror In The Bathroom', 'Too Nice To Talk To', 'Hands Off She's Mine', their 2 Tone single 'Tears Of A Clown' and some fantastic new material in this rare UK appearance.
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| $1.4 MILLION REGGAE FESTIVAL |
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The Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival Carries a Price Tag
This sum covers the entertainment, Value Added Tax, rental of facilities and infrastructure.
Al Gilkes, left, of FAS Entertainment getting the attention of Miniter of Tourism Richard Sealy (Picture by Basil Griffith)
And according to promoter Al Gilkes the event also generates hundreds of jobs during its staging in Barbados annually.
Speaking after the official launch of the five-day festival at the Mount Gay Visitor Centre, Spring Garden, St Michael, Gilkes, a director of FAS event organizers, said yesterday that his company employed as many as 200 people at a single event like Reggae On The Hill.
In relation to the festival as a magnet for the increasing tourism arrivals, Gilkes said he was heartened by the presence of personnel from the tourism sector headed by Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy.
“They are now fully with us”, Gilkes said.
Gilkes also said that it was FAS’ intention to have a successful event this year. He said he was not going to “dilute” the festival inspite of arguments by some to hold back in light of the “economic downturn internationally”.
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| JUNIOR REID AND THE ONE BLOOD BAND – TOURING NORTH AMERICA - MAY / JUNE 2011 |
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The former lead singer of Black Uhuru, with chart topping hits including the monster hits One Blood and This is Why I’m Hot (remix), Junior “One Blood” Reid is a worldwide Reggae/Dancehall Legend, universally loved and respected by fellow artists and fans.
Reid has a new album – Living Legend – which has been completed and is soon to be released. Living Legend features appearances by hot current hip-hop artists such as Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayn, Cool and Dre and Swiss Beat, and the reggae artists Capleton and Andrew and Wada Blood, Reid’s sons.
In 1989, Reid left Black Uhuru and released the One Blood album, whose title track became a worldwide anthem. Reid’s longevity has a lot to do with the timelessness of the song One Blood. This song’s universal message is similar that of Bob Marley’s One Love. The One Blood remix with Game crossed over to hip-hop and urban audiences, leading to a string of hip-hop/ reggae collaborations with the likes of Poor Righteous Teachers, Busta Rhymes, Wu-Tang Clan, Guru’s Jazzmataz, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Cool and Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Reid has a current video release with Junior Reid and Casidy called I’m so Crazy. His collaboration track Ancient Love on Naz and Junior Gong’s latest CD release has sold phenomenally. Other of his current successful singles include State of Emergency, Love your Brother, These Streets Belongs to Me and I just Love Jamaican Chocolate. Reid has one of the hottest nightclubs in Kingston Jamaica called Junior Reid’s Nightclub, The View and the Spot.
Reid’s video release, The Real O.G. (Jordan Tower Films), was released online on www.worldstarhiphop.com in October 2009 and in the first week he received over eight million views. The Real O.G. song itself was produced by Blackout Movements and JR Records.
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| LEGENDARY VOCALISTS THE CABLES TO PERFORM AT SNWMF 2011 |
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First Performance in California or at a Major U.S. Reggae Festival
The Cables were formed in the early '60s when Jamaica was starting to garner international recognition for it's unique style of music known as Ska. Founded by lead vocalist Keble Drummond, the group included the harmonies of tenor Vince Stoddart and baritone Elbert “Stewie” Stewart. Their initial release "You Lied" was recorded for Pottinger's High Note record label, but it was one recording session at Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd's Studio One studio that would propel The Cables to stardom.
At the time, the music of Jamaica was heavily dominated by vocal groups. The Heptones' recordings for Studio One were at the forefront of this movement which received additional support from groups like The Techniques and The Clarandonians. Keble had been friends with Heptones' singers Earl Morgan and Barry Llewellyn as they lived near each other in Ghost Town and would often rehearse together. Through this association, Keble was eventually able to convince Jackie Mittoo to give them a recording session at Studio One.
It was late '67/early '68 when The Cables first set foot in Studio One to record. That one-day session featured Jackie Mittoo on keyboards, Leroy Sibbles on Bass, Fil Callender (of 'The In Crowd') on drums and Roland Alphonso on saxophone. With Sylvan Morris at the controls, The Cables laid down just two selections: "Baby Why" and "What Kind of World." The success of those two recordings compelled Downbeat to have The Cables to return to record what eventually became about fourteen songs for Studio One. Ten of those selections would ultimately be gathered together and released as the Studio One album "What Kind of World." In 1991, this album was rereleased in the United States by Heartbeat Records.
The Cables left Coxsone's Studio One in 1970 to record for such notable JA producers as Harry J and Bunny 'Striker' Lee. Their Bunny Lee recordings include the song "Come On" which was recorded with Slim Smith prior to his untimely death in 1973. In 1971, Elbert “Stewie” Stewart emigrated to the United States and was replaced by the tenor voice of Owen “Bobby” Dockery. The Harry J recordings made their way onto the 1977 release by Keble Drummond and The Cables "Baby Why." Other notable recordings from The Cables during this era included two songs that were included in Jamaica's Festival Song Writing Contest: "Feel Alright" which placed fourth in 1971 and "Jamaica" which came in second in 1977.
In 1979, Keble relocated to the United States, but continued demand for The Cables resulted in their reuniting for several Jamaican festivals that draw an international following including Reggae Sunsplash (in 1994) and Heineken Startime.
Today, The Cables are a quartet, with Owen “Bobby” Dockery joining the original members. Now based in the United States, the group is in the studio working on a soon to be released CD along with "The Cables Collection", comprised of a wider perspective of their memorable songs in addition to some new recordings.
Despite their meteoric rise, The Cables have never performed on the West Coast, nor have they participated in a major reggae festival in the United States. The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is certain that their appearance at this year's festival will be a "Happy Time" for both them and all in attendance to witness the legendary sounds of The Cables. 06-20
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| STONE SENSES - CALIFORNIA REGGAE COMES TO MONTBLEU CASINO RESORT - SOUTH TAHOE, NV - SATURDAY, MARCH 19 |
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STONE SENSES - CALIFORNIA REGGAE COMES TO MONTBLEU CASINO RESORT - SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011
LAKE TAHOE, NV – Stone Senses, will take the stage at Blu Nightclub inside MontBleu Casino Resort, Saturday, March 19, 2011. Doors open at 10p. Tickets are just $10.00 in advance, and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, and at the MontBleu Box Office, Blu Nightclub, or online at www.ticketmaster.com You can also purchase by phone by calling MontBleu Resort, 775-588-3515.
Tickets are just $10 and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, and at the MontBleu Box Office, Blu Nightclub or online at www.ticketmaster.com You can also purchase by phone by calling MontBleu Resort, 775-588-3515. 06-19
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| LANCE-O! |
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Music is life and Reggae music, in particular, brings positivity and good vibes to people worldwide. It speaks all languages and crosses all borders. In order to bridge that gap between the musicians and the audience of reggae it takes an mc/host that knows the crowd as well as a good dj to keep it flowing. There is an MC/host & DJ that can keep it all in synch he is LANCE-O.
Lance-O has been mcing some of the biggest reggae shows in the Americas since 1987 and djing even longer. His career started in a place where education was the key, at UNC-Wilmington. There he started a college radio station and introduced reggae music to many for the first time. From these very humble beginnings he moved on to the Reggae Sunsplash Stage in Jamaica to hosting the Tamika Reggae Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City as well as a host on the annual Bob Marley Fest in Miami since its inception in 1992.
A reggae radio veteran, he syndicated his own entertainment report called ëReggae Vibesí that went worldwide and also created the tv program ëIsland Hoppersí which literally hopped from island to island throughout the Caribbean. Now a professional MC, host, dj and promoter Lance-O has established himself as the MC for reggae enthusiasts and caters well to surfers, islanders and Latinos. Growing up in Miami Florida has exposed him to the many cultures of the world.
Lance-O has established himself as the go to person for reggae in Florida and its spreading. His company Kulcha Shok Muzik is now the foundation of keeping real reggae music alive in Florida. He also hosts surf contests, works on many of the concerts and festivals throughout the region and wants to be on yours. He is a part of the show and does it with professionalism and class. Please visit his website and media page to not only hear but see his work as a dj, mc, host, voiceover talent and creator. http://kulchashok.com/media/ or call 305.534.6110
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| IF YOU LOVE REGGAE, THIS VIDEO IS A MUST-SEE |
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| SINGER/SONGWRITER TREVOR HALL LIVE AT MONTBLEU CASINO RESORT -SUNDAY, MARCH 27 |
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| JAHDAN BLAKKAMOORE * JAHSUN * THE REDEMPTION BAND |
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| POP/R&B/REGGAE/DANCEHALL SENSATION RAYVON RELEASES HIS SELF TITLED ALBUM "RAYVON" |
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MARCH 10, 2011
Englewood, NJ (PRWEB)
Most artists dream of a career that spans over a decade boasting international accolades, chart-topping hits, and underground classics; Barbadian-born/ Brooklyn-raised Rayvon has garnered this success and more while affectionately being dubbed the ambassador of hip-hop reggae. Having shared the stage with monolithic icons The Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson his pop-infused Caribbean flavor has paved the way for the next generation of Barbadian recording artists such as Rihanna, Shontelle, and Jaicko. Rayvons eponymous third album. Rayvon features track work from heavyweights such as Jah Snowcone (Sean Paul, Vybz Kartel) as well as the production prowess of Danny Champagne, Ali Cat, and Carl Beaver Henderson. The first single Back it Up is a hard-edged pulsating groove that will have guys jumping and ladies gyrating.
Rayvon is probably best known for his work with multi-platinum selling vocalist Shaggy. The chemistry was amazing. Rayvon was also featured covering The Melodians' classic Rivers of Babylon on the B-side of Shaggys 1993 hit Oh Carolina.
Rayvons career trajectory accelerated in 1995 when he recorded the island-tinged duet In The Summertime from Shaggys platinum, Grammy award-winning album Boombastic. The song was a cover of Mungo Jerrys 1970 hit and following in its original success Shaggys version with the help of Rayvon reached No. 3 on Billboards Hot 100 and No. 5 in the UK while also featured in various major motion pictures and television series.
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| Alrica : : Many Nights |
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Alrica’s vocal style is a unique blend of rich soul and reggae fused with jazz and hip hop. Onstage, she is a truly breathtaking performer. Her debut CD, an EP entitled This Time Round generated excitement from fans and music connoisseurs worldwide. Audiences were impressed with her ability to transition smoothly from a soulful sound to more dance floor ready tracks. In an interview with Liberating Style Magazine, Alrica stated, “I feel comfortable in both lanes, but I prefer singing the slower songs that really allow me to experiment lyrically and touch a certain place emotionally.”
Alrica is finally ready to fill in the gaps and share the stories that her fans had not been privy to in her debut release. Her sophomore release, This TimeRound-The Untold Stories includes all of the best tracks from her debutalbum as well as seven new songs. Broken hearts, unrequited love, infidelity and economic suffering, only begin to scratch the surface of the subject matter Alrica shares with her audience. Music critics who have had the opportunity to preview the album are particularly impressed with the strong emotional connection Alrica continually exudes in her delivery.
Her first release from the upcoming album, Many Nights, is a song in which Alrica relates a heart wrenching story of waiting for an unfaithful spouse to come home. Many will find this song almost too easy to relate to.
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Born Tamar Minott in Kingston, Jamaica, Pashon Minott’s exposure to the music world began at a tender age in the stimulating atmosphere of her father’s fame and high profile. Her father, the legendary Sugar Minott, owned and operated a recording studio, and also owned a prominent sound system called Youthman Promotion. Growing up in this environment gave Pashon the opportunity to get to know and witness the spawning ground of artists such as Junior Reid, Yami Bolo, Tenor Saw and Garnett Silk. Early exposure to the music business and the entertainment world through her father helped to nurture and build her knowledge and skills as an artist. Pashon was truly born in the business.
At age eight, she recorded her first single, Reggae the Beat with her brothers and younger sister. For years, Pashon toured the world with her father opening the shows and providing harmony vocals. These opportunities and the guidance of her father have given her the knowledge to make and perform quality reggae music with universal appeal. No stranger to the stage, Pashon has performed on major shows in Jamaica, including Sting, Reggae Sumfest, Rebel Salute, East Fest and Spectrum. Internationally, she has thrilled crowds at events like the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival and Sonoma Green Music Festival in California, Reggae X-Plosion in Japan, and many more throughout the world. Pashon is known for her high energy performances that never fail to impress audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Pashon Minott’s music is one of empowerment, truth, and struggle. Her first hit was the dancehall tune Real Fire Woman on the Chrome riddim, the video for which received significant airplay in Jamaica and abroad. A linkup with award-winning dancehall producer Jah Snow Cone brought her considerable success in 2005, when she recorded the song Grudgeful on his Applause Riddim. This song catered to more of a mainstream market, and was another great hit. As her radio spins increased, so did her recognition. This led to another video being produced shortly thereafter. An album is currently in the works slated for release in 2011. Some of her newest songs to look out for include Hush Baby Mother on the Snowflake Riddim (produced by Jah Snow Cone), Mek It Inna Life & No Time to Waste produced by Irie Sounds International. Mek It Inna Life reached #6 on the Guam reggae charts as a pre-release.
Fans of reggae music know that Sugar Minott is truly one of the greatest the genre has ever seen. One of the qualities he was well known was promoting timeless reggae music and always encouraging the youth. Having learned so much from her father, there is no one more qualified to carry on his amazing legacy than his own daughter – Pashon Minott.
Born Tamar Minott in Kingston, Jamaica, Pashon Minott’s exposure to the music world began at a tender age in the stimulating atmosphere of her father’s fame and high profile. Her father, the legendary Sugar Minott, owned and operated a recording studio, and also owned a prominent sound system called Youthman Promotion. Growing up in this environment gave Pashon the opportunity to get to know and witness the spawning ground of artists such as Junior Reid, Yami Bolo, Tenor Saw and Garnett Silk. Early exposure to the music business and the entertainment world through her father helped to nurture and build her knowledge and skills as an artist. Pashon was truly born in the business.
At age eight, she recorded her first single, Reggae the Beat with her brothers and younger sister. For years, Pashon toured the world with her father opening the shows and providing harmony vocals. These opportunities and the guidance of her father have given her the knowledge to make and perform quality reggae music with universal appeal. No stranger to the stage, Pashon has performed on major shows in Jamaica, including Sting, Reggae Sumfest, Rebel Salute, East Fest and Spectrum. Internationally, she has thrilled crowds at events like the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival and Sonoma Green Music Festival in California, Reggae X-Plosion in Japan, and many more throughout the world. Pashon is known for her high energy performances that never fail to impress audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Pashon Minott’s music is one of empowerment, truth, and struggle. Her first hit was the dancehall tune Real Fire Woman on the Chrome riddim, the video for which received significant airplay in Jamaica and abroad. A linkup with award-winning dancehall producer Jah Snow Cone brought her considerable success in 2005, when she recorded the song Grudgeful on his Applause Riddim. This song catered to more of a mainstream market, and was another great hit. As her radio spins increased, so did her recognition. This led to another video being produced shortly thereafter. An album is currently in the works slated for release in 2011. Some of her newest songs to look out for include Hush Baby Mother on the Snowflake Riddim (produced by Jah Snow Cone), Mek It Inna Life & No Time to Waste produced by Irie Sounds International. Mek It Inna Life reached #6 on the Guam reggae charts as a pre-release.
Fans of reggae music know that Sugar Minott is truly one of the greatest the genre has ever seen. One of the qualities he was well known was promoting timeless reggae music and always encouraging the youth. Having learned so much from her father, there is no one more qualified to carry on his amazing legacy than his own daughter – Pashon Minott.
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| Adele Harley : : Come Into My Life |
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Adele Harley's long awaited debut Reggae album entitled 'Come Into My Life' is now due for release on August 16th 2010 and will be available for digital download at itunes and other digital download sites which we will inform you of in due course.
Produced by 'Mafia & Fluxy' this seventeen tracked album is tipped to be the top Female Reggae album of this year and beyond. With seventeen blazing tracks, thirteen of which are original tracks written by Adele Harley and Mafia & Fluxy. Featuring collabs with Glamma Kid and Leroy Mafia, the legendary Dean Fraser on sax, and the multi talented Ms Harley playing strings and flute on two tracks.
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
Junior Toots & the 7th Street Band
Saturday March 19th -Ukiah, Ca. - The Mix - 4pm (All ages, family show)
Thursday April 7th - Berkeley, CA - Ashkenaz
Saturday April 9th - San Francisco, CA - Pier 23 - 10pm
Saturday April 23rd - Arcata, CA - Jambalaya - 9:30pm
For more info/bookings: www.JuniorToots.com 707 234 7307
RAS INDIO 2011 TOUR DATES
Thur - Mar 17: w/ PERFECT Giddimani @ Jambalaya's in Arcata, Ca
Fri - Mar 18: w/ PERFECT Giddimani @ Boomers in Latonville, Ca
Sat - Mar 19: w/ PERFECT Giddimani @ Caribbean City in Oakland, Ca
Thur - Mar 24: w/ PERFECT Giddimani @ Jabes in Portland, Oregon
Sat - Mar 26: w/ SHINE, Barrington Levy, Black Rhino @ Princess Poolside in Belize City, Belize
Sat - April 4: @ North Beach Resort in HOPKINS, Belize
Fri - May 13: "Peace & Love Concert" in Los Angeles, California
Sat - June 4: w/ JAHCURE & LUTAN FYAH @ MCC GROUNDS in Belize City, Belize
Sat - July 3: " Belize Caye FEST" Hollywood Park Casino in Los Angeles, California
Sat - Aug 6: " Belize Chicago Day" in Chicago, Illinois
Sat - Aug 13: " Toronto RASTA Fest" in Toronto, Canada
Sister Carol International Woman’s Month Tour 2KX1 with The Yellow Wall Dub Squad
Thurs Mar 17: Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Avenue. Berkley, CA
Fri Mar 18: Culture Beat - Ensenada, Mexico. (Sis & Deano)
Sat Mar 19: World Beat Center. 2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA
Sun Mar 20:TBA
Mon Mar 21:Drive
Tue Mar 22: Three20South 320 S. Main St, Breckenridge CO.
Wed Mar 23: The Mangy Moose Saloon. West McCollister Dr.Teton Village, WY.
Thur Mar 24: Bar Deluxe 668 S State St. Salt Lake City, UT
Fri Mar 25: Bear Creek Saloon 475 Lewis St Pagosa Springs, CO
Sat Mar 26: TBA New Mexico/Colorado
Sun Mar 27: The Brick House1346 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO
Mon Mar 28: Drive
Tue Mar 29: Crosstown Station 1522 McGee Street Kansas City, MO
Wed Mar 30: 2720 Cherokee 2720 Cherokee St Louis, Missouri
Thurs Mar 31: TBA
Fri Apr1: Caribbean Hut 1316 Antioch Pike.Nashville, Tn
Sat Apr 2: Flamingo Cantina:515 E 6th St. Austin, Tx.
Sun Apr 3: Club Caribbean 2443 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, Louisiana
Prezident Brown
Fri. March 18th – Encinitas, Mexico – The Culture Beat
Sat. 19th – San Diego, CA – The World Beat Cultural Center
Fri. 25th – Fairfax, CA – 19 Broadway
Sat. 26th – Berkeley, CA – Ashkenaz
Thurs. March 31st – Santa Rosa, CA – The Chrome Lotus
Sat. April 2nd –Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley
Sun April 3rd – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
Wed. 6th – Caspar, CA – The Caspar Inn
Thurs 7th – Arcata, CA – Humbrew’s
Fri. 8th – Portland, OR – Mt. Tabor Theatre
Sat. 9th – Seattle, WA – Neumos
Tues. 12th – Missoula, MT – The Palace
Wed. 13th – Victor, ID – The Knotty Pine
Thurs. 14th –Park City, UT – The Star Bar
Sat. 16th – Aspen, CO – The Belly Up
Sat. April 23rd – Topanga, CA – Topanga Earthday
Fri. June 24th – Chico, CA - Wild Mountain Fair
Taj Weekes & Adowa
3/17/11 SXSW Austin, TX
6/18/11 Sierra Nevada World Music Fest Mendocino, CA
Kora
6/19/11 Sierra Nevada World Music Fest Mendocino, CA
THE ITALS
6/21/11 One Pelham East Newport, RI
JAH MESSENGERS REGGAE BAND STARTED SCHEDULE 2011
MAY 7TH @ FAT FISH BLUE 21 PROSPECT DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO (8PM-12AM)
JUNE 19TH @ THE BARKING SPIDER TAVERN 11310 JUNIPER RD. CLEVELAND, OHIO (9PM-12AM)
JUNE 25TH @ FAT FISH BLUE 21 PROSPECT DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OHIO (8PM-12AM)
REBELUTION w/ Junior Reid & Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad -
3/17/2011 - Jannus Landing - St. Petersburg, FL
3/18/2011 - House of Blues - Orlando, FL
3/19/2011 - House of Blues - Orlando, FL
3/20/2011 - Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
REBELUTION w/ Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad & Orgone
3/22/2011 - House of Blues (18+) * No Orgone - New Orleans, LA
3/24/2011 - House of Blues * No Orgone - Houston, TX
3/25/2011 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX
3/26/2011 - Stubb's BBQ - Austin, TX
3/27/2011 - Cain's Ballroom -Tulsa, OK
3/30/2011 - Marquee Theatre - Phoenix, AZ
3/31/2011 - House of Blues (18+) - Las Vegas, NV
4/1/2011 - Wiltern Theatre * with IRATION, No Orgone Los Angeles
4/2/2011 - Ventura Theater - Ventura, CA
4/3/2011 - Ventura Theater - Ventura, CA
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
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WDIA-Memphis becomes the first black radio station in the southern U.S. |
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Internationally celebrated roots reggae troubadour Andru Branch has united some of Jamaica’s greatest reggae legends. On the eve of his brand new album Step Into The Light comes the dawn of the Halfway Tree All Stars:
Studio One pioneer Brian “Bassie” Atkinson on bass
Original Hit Squad drummer Tony “Raffa” White on drums
Toots & the Maytals’ Bernie Pitters on keyboards
Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers’ Earl “Chinna” Smith on guitar
Original Halfway Tree guitarist Tomaz “Moose” Jardim on guitar
Bob Marley & the Wailers’ Alvin “Seeco” Patterson on percussion
Roots Radics’ trombonist Everald Gayle on trombone
Hit Squad virtuoso Isax Injah on saxophone
Ukeladies’ Selah Koile and Katharine Langille on backing vocals
“…nothing less than stunning.” - Exclaim! Magazine
CORNERSTONES OF FOUNDATION ROOTS BRING BACK REAL REGGAE MUSIC
Following the success of his JUNO-nominated collaboration with members of The Wailers, Andru Branch received critical acclaim with the release of “Bring Back Real Reggae Music” from his sophomore album The Only Constant in 2008. Branch was joined by legendary Studio One bass player Brian Atkinson in 2002 to form the illustrious Halfway Tree reggae band. The group has had three number one hits on CBC’s Galaxie Radio, including 2009’s international hit single “My Jamaican Weed”, and “Best Friend Girl” off the brand new album Step Into The Light.
“This is indeed real reggae music.” – Tom Orr, World Music Central
This is your opportunity to see and hear reggae’s original masters perform live! Reminiscent of the golden era of reggae music, their sound is gloriously hypnotic and their message is positively uplifting. Currently booking dates for the 2011 “Step Into The Light” tour.
Europe North America
CONTACT: Eddie Brown CONTACT: Roy McPherson
Pride Music International
 Dandelion Productions
+440 (20) 8665 1044 202-590-9000
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EMBRACE THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IN WHOLENESS
"When you are able to contain both the light and dark together, that is a very enlightening state. It means that you no longer have to choose one experience over another. You do not have to choose love OR hate, blame OR forgiveness, sadness OR joy, anger OR openheartedness. You are no longer polarized; no particular feeling boxes you in and keeps you from the light of true self. You then have access to the full range of human experiences you came into this life to embrace."
-- Martia Nelson
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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
March 17th Happy St Patrick's Day!!! Check back next week for the Reggae Charts!
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Sunday-Saturday, March 13th-19th 2011
Santiago
Atitlan
Lake Atitlan
United States |
ATX Wildfire
Thursday-Saturday, March 17th-19th 2011
Austin USA
United States |
Buckroe Beach Reggae Fest
Sunday-Sunday, March 20th-20th 2011
Hampton
Virginia
United States |
SISTAHFEST
Friday-Sunday, March 25th-27th 2011
TORONTO
ONTARIO
Canada |
8th Annual Kemah “Pan Jam” Steel Drum Festival
Saturday-Sunday, March 26th-27th 2011
Kemah (near Houston)
TX
United States |
UFO - Unite For One Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, April 2nd-3rd 2011
Playa Las Lajas
Chiriqui
Panama |
Winter Greens Tour
Tuesday-Sunday,
April 12th-3rd 2011
U.S. Tour |
Austin Reggae Festival
Friday-Saturday, April 15th-16th 2011
Austin
Texas
United States |
Topanga Earth Day
Topanga
California
United States |
Healing Of The Nation Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 23rd 2011
Long Beach, CA
United States |
SKO 2011 - Mountpelier Agricultural Show
Monday, April 25th 2011
Montego Bay,
St James
Jamaica |
Miami Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 30th 2011
Miami
Florida
United States |
Goodland Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 30th 2011
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States |
2011 Puerto Galera Reggae Festival
Sunday-Monday, May 1st-2nd 2011
Puerto Galera
Oriental
Mindoro Island
Philipines |
Sunshine Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th 2011
67630 LAUTERBOURG
Bas-Rhin
France |
Sun Surf Skate Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th 2011
New Smyrna Beach
Florida
United States |
BUCKROE BEACH REGGAE FESTIVAL
Saturday-Saturday, May 7th-7th 2011
HAMPTON
VIRGINIA
United States |
ReggaeFèr
Saturday-Saturday, May 14th-14th 2011
Raamsdonksveer
Noord Brabant
Netherlands |
Hangout Music Fest
Friday-Sunday, May 20th-22nd 2011
Gulf Shores
Alabama
United States |
Marley Green Reggae Festival
Saturday-Saturday, May 21st-21st 2011
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom |
Best of the Best Concert
Sunday, May 29th 2011
Miami
Florida
United States |
Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival
Thursday-Sunday, June 2nd-5th 2011
Ozark
Arkansas
United States |
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