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Volume 9 Issue 11
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ROCHESTER'S THUNDER BODY ANNOUNCES “APRIL POWERS”
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On Friday April 1st, 2011 THUNDER BODY celebrates their first anniversary by bringing an explosive nine-band lineup to Water Street Music Hall. Crossing all boundaries, weaving through genres, April Powers features THUNDER BODY (reggae), Sports (rock’n’roll), Roots Collider (drum’n’bass), Triglactagon (punk madness), Sophistafunk (renegade funk), Walri (love rock), Total Babes (lady punk), Roger Kuhn (solo blues), and Crush the Junta (experimental improvisation). THUNDER BODY is expanding the local experience with a legendary lineup!
THUNDER BODY is connecting the body of artists, musicians, truth seekers, and revolutionaries through the medium of meditative and uplifting electric body music. THUNDER BODY is proud to present the next wave in American Roots and Dub. Lineup includes former Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad members Matt O’Brian (drums/vocals) and Rachel Orke (keys/melodica), Dennis Mariano (guitar/vocals), Jeremiah Pacheco (bass), and Brian Blatt (science). Simultaneously steeped in simple song and ambient noise, THUNDER BODY is International Body Music, Medicine Music, and Deep Space. CD reviewer Erik Jensen writes, "a band and formula which takes their recipe for dub supremacy into drifting sonic bliss."
“APRIL POWERS”
Friday April 1st, 2011
6pm-2am
All Ages
$7 ADV $10 DOOR
Water Street Music Hall
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SISTER CAROL EMBARKS ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH TOUR
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Grammy nominated reggae artist Sister Carol continues her 2011 International Women’s Month Tour with the Yellow Wall Dub Squad. The socially and politically conscious singer/DJ kicked off her U.S. tour at the Ashkenaz Music and Dance Center March 11 in Berkeley , CA , as a fundraiser for renowned Yellow Wall Dub Squad bassist Louis “Chellem” Roxburgh, who passed away in Jamaica earlier this year. The tour wraps up at Club Caribbean in New Orleans , April 3. Sister Carol is currently celebrating her 30th anniversary as a major player in the music industry. Pieces from “Black Cinderella” clothing line will be available for purchase.
Management: Robert Oyugi
Ujama Designs LLC
1107 12th St #517
Boulder , CO 80302
Office:303-415-1352
Fax:1-866-249-9797
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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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MIAMI REGGAE FESTIVAL.....FEEDS THE NEEDY | A FOOD DRIVE BENEFITING CURLEY'S HOUSE @ MIAMI REGGAE FESTIVAL APRIL 30, 2011
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WHAT:
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Rockaz MVMT is proud to announce the FREE Miami Reggae Festival, featuring an eclectic line up of international music genres. Over the course of the day, ROCKAZ MVMT will bring over 10,000 people to Peacock Park in Coconut Grove Miami. This highly anticipated cultural event was designed to cater to all genuine cultural expressions in a celebration of Peace, Love and Unity - building a positive spirit in our community. For admission we ask all patrons to bring 2 cans or more of non-perishable food items to feed the needy. Proceeds benefiting Curley’s House.
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WHO:
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Artists performing include Luciano, Cultura Profetica, Warrior King, Bonnie Casey, Spam All Stars, Jahfe, Connis Vanterpool, Ephniko, Kulcha Shok Muzik, and more.
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WHEN:
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
3PM to 11PM
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WHERE:
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Peacock Park, Coconut Grove
2820 McFarlane Rd
Miami, FL 33133
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TICKETS:
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or call the general hotline at (305) 763-4509.
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CONTACT:
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UK’s No 1 REGGAE & DUB FESTIVAL RELEASE
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One Love Festival, the 4th Annual Reggae and Dub Weekend Camping festival, have announced today some of their their headline acts – where hundreds of reggae dub bands will be performing over weekend including legends Ken Boothe, Eek A Mouse, Wailing Souls and the Son of legendary Wailer - Grammy nominated Andrew Tosh will also be performing over weekend of 19th - 21st August 2011 in Hainault Forest Country Park, London.
With the likes of Dennis Alcapone, David Rodigan, Dub Inc, Macka B & the Roots Ragga Band, JazZstePpa, the latest acts confirmed alongside Mad Professor, Top Cat, Ragga Twins, Tenor Fly, Rebel MC, already signed up,
They will be joining Don Campbell, Blood Shanti and the Shanti-ites, Danakil, Yaz Alexander, Lovella Ellis, Troy Ellis & The Hail Jamaica Reggae Band, The Skints, Hikoikoi, Faadaras And The Majestics, Progression, New Town Kings, and Simon Mandala and the Mandala-Mystics.
Added to the Lively Up Yourself Marquee line-up are Robbo Ranx, Channel One Soundsystem, Dubmaster, Aba Shanti Soundsystem, Adonai, Illbilly Hitec ft Brother Culture, Lady Livewire, Uhuru Sound System, and Inspirational Sound featuring Stephanie & Hornsman Coyote.
Confirmed today for the Dub Shack are Iration Steppas, Gaudi, Dan Man, Digitaldubs & Dada Yute, Demolition Man, Dubkasm, King Tubby's Hi Fi, Rudy Alba, Reggae Rockers with Ramon Judah, Jamie Irie, The Roots Brothers, and Dub Renaissance.
Completing the new additions in the Unity Collective Area are DJ Syte, Vibration Lab, I-Lodica, Chris Culture, DJ Asbest, and Paperboy who will also appear alongside Congo Natty ft tenor fly, top cat, Bush Chemists ft King General, Culture Freeman, Kosine & X Nation ft Ragga Twins, Cutloose Crew, Jah Powered Radio, King Spinner, Dubtician, Doktor Lond, Vibration Lab, Kings Hi Fi Dj As-If, Lowki, Ilodica, Ma Quest
One Love also welcome’s Strummerville the acoustic campsite circle. The circle will be based in the campsite field. Performing around the campfire will be acoustic sessions from Strummerville and special appearances from .
They join the previously confirmed Tenor Fly, Trevor Sax and Musclehead who will operate the King Saxon international Sound System Marquee. Also announced are Top Cat, Inspector Dubplate, Radikal Guru, and Ragga Twins, Smith and Mighty / More Rockers, Daddy Freddy, Hornsman Coyote, Ras Kwame, Moa Anbessa Sound System, Scubaroots, and Twilight Circus Dub Sound System. Other confirmed acts include Bush Chemists and King General, Unity Hi-Fi, Rogue State, Art Ikal Sound, Deadly Hunta, Earl Gateshead, Trojan Sound System, Nick Manasseh, Disciples, Instrument of Jah Sound System, Aruba Red, Dr Meaker, The 3 Radicals, Faadaras, Rudy Alba, and David Boomah.
More headline acts are being confirmed all the way through till the summer, so why not grab tickets early and get ready for a summer’s weekend of dub and reggae vibes. Tickets are available from the One Love website, www.onelovefestival.co.uk.
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WINNERS - EME AWARDS 2011
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1) DJ OF THE YEAR (MALE) (DJYM)
WINNER – VYBZ KARTEL
2) DJ OF THE YEAR (FEMALE) (DJYF)
(for overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)
WINNER - TIFA
3) VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (MALE) (VOCM)
(for overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility)
WINNER – TARRUS RILEY
4) VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FEMALE) (VOCF)
(for overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)
WINNER - ETANA
5) PRODUCER/LABEL OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL)(PRODH)
(for overall impact as a record producer in this category in the eligibility year)
WINNER – AInsley ‘notnice’ morris
6) PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (REGGAE) (PRORE)
(for overall impact as a record producer in this category in the eligibility year)
DONOVAN ‘DON CORLEON’ BENNETT
7) BEST NEW ARTIST (MALE) (BNAM)
(award to an artist whose overall impact during the eligibility year establishes his public identity as a recording artist)
WINNER - POPCAAN
8) BEST NEW ARTIST (FEMALE) (BNAF)
(award to an artist whose overall impact during the eligibility year establishes her public identity)
WINNER - DENYQUE
9) DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR (DUGR)
(for overall impact as a vocal performer by established duos or groups in the eligibility year)
WINNER - VOICEMAIL
10) BIGGEST COMEBACK ARTIST (BCA)
(award to an artist whose release(s) in the eligilibility year marked his/her ‘return’ to the charts after a long break)
WINNER – FUTURE FAMBO
11) SONG OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL) (SOYDH)
(award to the artist and producer who score the biggest charting song in this category during the eligibility year)
WINNER - CLARKS
12) SONG OF THE YEAR (REGGAE) (SOYR)
(award to the artist and producer who score the biggest charting song in this category during the eligibility year)
WINNER – MY LIFE
13) ALBUM OF THE YEAR (ALBY)
(award to artist(s) and producer(s) if different from artist(s) whose album had biggest impact in this category in the eligibility year)
WINNER – PON DI GAZA 2.0 – VYBZ KARTEL
14) CULTURAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR (CULT)
(award to artist with the best/biggest cultural/positive recording(s) in the eligibility year)
WINNER – TARRUS RILEY
15) BREAKTHRU ARTIST OF THE YEAR (BKTH)
(award to artist whose work attracted local and international attention, and who is seen as poised as a leader for the next generation of reggae/ dance hall stars)
WINNER – I-OCTANE
16) SINGJAY OF THE YEAR (MALE) (SJYM)
(award to the artist with the biggest overall impact in this category in the eligilibility year)
WINNER – I-OCTANE
17) COLLABO OF THE YEAR (LOCAL) (COLLOC)
(for a collaborative vocal performance by artists who do not normally perform together)
WINNER - CLARKS – VYBZ KARTEL, POPCAAN & GAZA SLIM
18) RHYTHM OF THE YEAR (REGGAE) (RHMR)
(award to the producer of the reggae rhythm with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)
WINNER - PLEASURE RHYTHM BY CASH FLOW RECORDS
19) RHYTHM OF THE YEAR (DANCE HALL) (RHMDH)
(award to the producer/ label of the dance hall rhythm with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)
WINNER-ONE DAY RHYTHM–SEANIZZLE RECORDS
20) MOST IMPROVED ARTIST (MIA)
(award to a ‘next generation’ artist whose career improves most dramatically in all areas over the eligibility year)
WINNER - NICKY B
22) GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR (GOS)
(award to the gospel artist with the biggest impact in this category in the eligibility year)
WINNER – PRODIGAL SON
23) INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR (INTAY)
(awarded to the artist scoring the biggest charting International Hit during the eligibility year)
WINNER - GYPTIAN
24) BEST THEATRICAL PRODUCTION (BTP)
(award to the theatrical production with the biggest impact in the eligibility year)
WINNER - GHETTOUT
25)BEST INSTRUMENTAL GROUP WITH VOCALS (BAND) (BIGV)
WINNER – LIVE WYAA
AWARDS of MERIT:
26) VIDEO OF THE YEAR (REGGAE)
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE – JAH CURE AND PHYLLISIA
27) VIDEO OF THE YEAR (DANCEHALL)
WINNER - FOR UR EYES ONLY – SHAGGY AND ALAINE
28) PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
WINNER - BEENIE MAN AND BOUNTY KILLER – ARTHUR GUINNESS CELEBRATION
29) BEST DRESSED ARTIST
WINNER - BEENIE MAN
30) SHOW OF THE YEAR
WINNER - ARTHUR GUINNESS CELEBRATIONS
31) BEST ORIGINAL DANCER OF THE YEAR
WINNER - DANCE XPRESSIONZ
32) GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
WINNER - DRINKING FROM MY SAUCER - JABEZ
34) INTERNATIONAL FRIEND OF REGGAE AWARDEES
( International. Super Star(s) will receive this Awards for his/her support of Reggae Music)
EVE AND TRINA
35) ARTIST OF THE DECADE (2001-2010)
(Award to the artist who had the biggest impact as a hit maker, performer and as a touring act)
WINNER – (THIS IS A TIE) : SHAGGY & BEENIE MAN
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BRITAIN'S POLICE WATCHDOG CONFIRMS STAB WOUND TO HEART KILLED REGGAE SINGER SMILEY CULTURE
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LONDON — The British police watchdog says reggae star Smiley Culture died from a single stab wound to his heart while police officers were executing a search warrant at his home earlier this week.
British media earlier had reported that the stab wound was self-inflicted.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission says an investigation is ongoing into the death of the artist — whose real name was David Emmanuel.
The watchdog said Thursday that facts established so far show that four officers arrived at Emmanuel’s home at around 7 a.m. on March 15 and an ambulance was called to the scene at around 8:30 a.m.
Emmanuel, 48-years old, shot to fame in the 1980s with hits such as “Cockney Translation” and “Police Officer.”
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REGGAE BRAND LANDS UK DRINKS DISTRIBUTION
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JAMAICAN-born chef and musician Levi Roots secured a deal to expand his Reggae Reggae empire through a lucrative UK licensing arrangement for his soft drinks. Nichols, the maker of Vimto, has licensed the brand for the UK market.
"We are pleased to announce that we have agreed to license the Levi Roots (Reggae Reggae) brand exclusively in the UK soft drinks category," stated John Nichols non-executive Chairman of Nichols, a UK-based drink manufacturer in remarks which accompanied the financials. Nichols posted a 23 per cent rise in year-end profits to £15.1 million. The deal would likely grow the company's profit due to the fast-paced growth of the world-themed drink market. The company also announced its own plans to launch a range of Caribbean-themed soft drinks.
"In April 2011, we will launch a range of branded Caribbean soft drinks aimed at the 'world food cuisine' category -- which is one of the fastest growing sectors in retail," stated Nichols.
Nichols' brand portfolio includes Vimto, sold in over 65 countries and Sunkist & Panda, which are sold in the UK. The Group has a leading market position in both the "Stills" and "Carbonated" drinks categories and also in the soft drinks on dispense market, where its brands include Cabana, Ben Shaws & Dayla.
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REGGAE ARTIST ALLEY CAT RELEASES HIS NEW ALBUM “DANCEHALL KNOWLEDGE Vol. 2” & CELEBRATES WITH A SOUTH FLORIDA ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
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Alley Cat ©2011 Meedia Moogulz Photography
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (March 14, 2011) – Imperial Productions is proud to present the brand new release of “Dancehall Knowledge Vol. 2” from reggae artist Alley Cat. Tuesday, March 22 marks the day that the music industry will be re-introduced to the sounds of an artist that has no limit. South Florida has been chosen to be the place of celebration for the release with a star-studded launch party on April 16, 2011 inside Ft. Lauderdale’s exquisite Caribbean venue BLU LAGOON’S. ( 7529 West Oakland Park Blvd Lauderhill, FL 33319)
 The prolific and knowledgeable message that Alley Cat portrays on this album is sure to open up the minds of the masses, and would make anyone seriously think about life and themselves. Alley Cat produced and wrote the entire album under his Imperial Productions label, and maintained his edgy lyrics and style. But found a way to fuse various types of elements and created an album that surpassed the title of just another Dancehall album. From beginning to end “Dancehall Knowledge” transitions from One Drop Reggae, to Pop music, then to R&B music, and back to Dancehall music.
The album is jammed pack with educational and uplifting topics that are relevant in today’s world. Track such as “The Big Picture” highlights the individuals that will deliberately hold you back from progressing in life, and Alley Cat also talks about how to avoid them. “We Won’t Forget You” is a song that makes you happy and sad at the same time, it commemorates the friends & family that has passed away and encourages people to celebrate their loved one’s life. And the ladies won’t have to look too far to find the Alley Cat they’ve grown to love, “Bruck Out” is the ultimate song for a woman with high self-esteem and she knows she is the best at what she does. Carribbean News Weekly said, “Alley Cat has a potential smash hit on his new album with the featured single “Bruck Out.” His most personal song on this record is “Nevaeh,” which reflects the love that Alley Cat has for his daughter and wanted to make a song that represented all the daughters around the world. As an artist Alley Cat recognizes the changes that’s taking place in Caribbean music and wants his fans to get what they all been waiting for.
About Alley Cat
Alley Cat is not your average Dancehall artist, nor should he be considered as only a “Dancehall” artists. The one word used to best describe this Producer/ Songwriter/ Artist is, diversity, because he can transition in to an R&B artist, a Roots/Reggae artist, or a Dancehall artist in a split second. and make each beat on his own. He’s best known for some of his earlier work he did in the late 90’s early 2000’s. His journey goes far, but it all began on the by ways and side streets of Kingston.
From childhood, Alley Cat would prowl the inner city, familiarizing himself with the lanes and back alleys, thus earning his name. The journey would continue through the classrooms at Kingston College, and the gauntlet of Tivoli Courts’ “Sideline” (a Gong type show) and then through the gates of Penthouse Studio.
Alley Cat went on to have several hit singles and has been featured on tracks with some of Reggae’s best artists. As a producer Alley Cat has made beats for artists such as, Movado, Monster Empire, Harry Toddler, Crisintie, Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Lutan Fiyah, Mitch, Terry Ganzie , Fiona and Gentleman from Germany. Alley Cat has been on a hiatus for some time, but he’s ready to re-claim his spot, and “Dancehall Knowledge Vol. 2” will make that goal easy to accomplish.
Album Information
Artist: Alley Cat
Label: Imperial Productions, Inc
Album Title: Dancehall Knowledge Vol. 2
Release Date: Tues. March 22, 2011 (Digitally) / April 14, 2011 (Physically)
Album Release Party Information
Date: April 16, 2011 Venue: Blu Lagoons- 7529 West Oakland Park Blvd Lauderhill, FL Media Contact: Naisha Nicholas – Urban Relations PR Contact: (954)634-2706 or u rbanrelations.pr@gmail.com
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THE 9 MILE MUSIC FESTIVAL BEGINS IN DOWNTOWN
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What: The 18th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival
(formerly the Caribbean Festival)
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Info: Acts include Marley, Julian “JuJu” Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Slightly Stoopid, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Thievery Corporation, Major Lazer, Inner Circle, Kevens, Benjah, Fourth Dimension and a special appearance by Gramps Morgan
By Michael Hamersly
If you’re in downtown Miami near Bayfront Park on Saturday and you feel a sudden, inexplicable surge of love, it could well be from the 9 Mile Music Festival. After all, the annual event — put on by Bob Marley’s family — is all about spreading the late reggae icon’s musical message, filled with positive vibrations and goodwill.
The legacy of Marley — who died in 1981 after giving the world some of the greatest reggae songs of all time, including One Love, Waiting In Vain, Three Little Birds, Stir It Up, Buffalo Soldier, Get Up Stand Up, Jamming and No Woman No Cry – has been kept alive by his sons, Stephen, Damian, Julian and Ky-Mani, who each year for almost two decades put on a festival in honor of their father.
“This festival is all about the celebration of reggae music and the world vibe the music of the Marley family brings,” says Stephen Marley on a break in his Miami studio, where he’s working on a new album (you’ll hear a couple of those songs on Saturday, he says). “It’s a positive vibe, a positive flow of energy for people who share the same sentiment.”
Other than the Marley sons, artists on the bill include Slightly Stoopid, Thievery Corporation, Majer Lazer, Kevens, Inner Circle and Fourth Dimension. And of course, there will be plenty of classic Bob Marley tunes in addition to the sons’ solo highlights (“You will hear the songs that you love from Bob, and some of ours that you love,” says Stephen), plus some unexpected performers.
“There are a few surprise guests coming out with us that aren’t advertised,” he says. “But I don’t think I should give away all the surprises, you know what I mean?”
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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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MARCH FORTH KENYA KIDS WELCOMES GHANAIAN SUPERSTAR ROCKY DAWUNI TO HEADLINE “SONGAMBELE 2011” IN NAIROBI, KENYA
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The Kenya Cultural Centre, in conjunction with March Forth Kenya Kids to host “Songambele 2011” - 27th March - 2pm-5pm
Los Angeles, California, March 4, 2011: West Hollywood based non-profit organization, March Forth Kenya Kids, today announced that reggae superstar from Los Angeles, Rocky Dawuni live with the Afro Simba Band from Nairobi, will be headlining their annual non-profit event, The Songambele Project, in Nairobi Kenya on 27th March 2011. Annually, March Forth Kenya Kids hosts a reggae concert in Nairobi to celebrate the progress of their youth and give them and and the broader community confidence and motivation to keep marching forth. It is a family event and is free to the public. “Songa Mbele” in swahili means to “go forward” or March Forth, which is the theme of March Forth Kenya Kids. This year the event is 27th March from 2pm-5pm at the Kenya Cultural Centre Grounds, also known as The National Theatre. In 2010, Songambele was held at Jeevanjee Gardens and featured the legendary Dr. Ring Ding and the grammy award winning Tippa Irie. There will be kids activities, food vendors, and the students from the March Forth Kenya Kids programs will be opening the show with a performance. For more information on Songambele 2011, check the event website .
Rocky Dawuni, was recently nominated for an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding World Music Album” for his new album “Hymns for the Rebel Soul.” Other nominees include Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Angelique Kidjo and Michael Franti. Hymns was also nominated by the International Reggae & World Music Awards (to be held in Trinidad May 28, 2011) for “Best Music Album” and Rocky for “Best African Artist.” Rocky has shared the stage with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Peter Gabriel and will be touring the United States and Europe this spring and summer. Rocky will also be performing with with the legendary Stevie Wonder at the Hollywood Bowl on July 24, 2011 as part of KCRW’s “Global Soul” event. Dawuni is also creator and headliner of his annual music festival Rocky Dawuni Independence Splash held in Ghana in celebration of Ghana’s Independence Day on March 6th, where he is currently performing.
Songambele 2011 is sponsored by the following organizations: March Forth Kenya Kids, The Kenya Cultural Centre, Khweza Bed & Breakfast, Sankara Nairobi, Kenchic Inn, Ranalo Foods, and LiViTY Outernational.
About March Forth Kenya Kids
March Forth Kenya Kids uses music, education and the arts to enrich the lives of Kenyan youth living in less economically endowed areas. By using positive community role models to teach youth lucrative skills such as drumming, acrobatics, and jewelry-making, they aim to lead their students to lives free of crime and teach them that they can march forth to better their lives and the lives of their peers. March Forth Kenya Kids is partnering with a community in the Makadara Constituency and hold their twice weekly programs at the Dr. Krapf primary school in Maringo.
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MELLOQUENCE : : BADDEST 'TING (NAH STOP)
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THIS IS A COPY OF UPCOMING JAMAICAN ARTISTE MELLOQUENCE'S NEW SINGLE TITLED 'BADDEST TING' (NAH STOP) PRODUCED BY 'INNA WI GENES RECORDS' A LABEL OWNED BY MELLOQUENCE AND HIS YOUNGER BROTHER TIYARRO. IN THIS SONG MELLOQUENCE DECLARES HE IS THE 'BADDEST TING' AND SPEAKS ABOUT HIS STRUGGLE TO MAKE IT TO THE TOP IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY,HIS ANALYSIS OF WHAT HE SEES GOING ON WITHIN THE INDUSTRY, AND WHAT HE IS BRINGING TO THE INDUSTRY HENCE WHY HE DESERVES 'HIS BREAK' . AS THE SONG TITLE SUGGESTS 'BADDEST TING (NAH STOP)' AFTER LISTENING ONE WILL DEFINITELY AGREE WITH A LOT OF WHAT MELLOQUENCE SINGS ABOUT IN THIS SONG.
PLEASE LISTEN AND ENJOY, ONE LOVE.
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ZUHG : : FISH TANK
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This sweetly reggaelicious track by Sacramento reggae/funk/jazz/rock/pschedelic jam band ZuhG is a meditation on the universal theme of following your dreams. It features infectiously harmonized vocal and sax/guitar lines, crunchy funky rhythm guitar, a cool bass/drum reggae groove, and a refreshing organic feel that gives it an earthy authenticity separating it from the legion of ubiquitous robotic sampled beats often heard elsewhere. It’s pretty hard to not move your feet and sway to the relentless reggae rhythm of this song especially when combined with such positive lyrics as: “Life’s too short to be so serious, life’s too short to work a job--so follow your dreams!” and “I believe in my dreams, when there’s not much you could do but think there’s more, more than some can say”. This is an upbeat, tasty, funky anthem to celebrating life free of the things that drag you down and keeping the dream alive. Groove on!
Written by: Michael Doughton
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
Saritah
3/25/11 BaliSpirit Festival Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
5/14/11 Joshua Tree Music Fest Joshua Tree, CA
6/18/11 Sierra Nevada Music Festival Mendocino, Ca
Taj Weekes & Adowa
6/18/11 Sierra Nevada World Music Fest Mendocino, CA
12/10/11 Concert at the Icehouse Berkeley Springs WV
Black Uhuru
4/9/11 Luis Munoz Amphitheater San Juan, PR
Kora
6/15/11 Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA
6/19/11 Sierra Nevada World Music Fest Mendocino, CA
THE ITALS
6/21/11 One Pelham East Newport, RI
Inner Visions
8/25/11 Castle Hill Summer Series/Crane Estate Ipswich, MA
Kenyatta Hill
8/13/11 South Bend Reggae Fest South Bend, IN
The Big Takeover Band
3/27/11 Bellayre Mountain Reggae Fest Highmount, NY
4/8/11 Union Hall Brooklyn NY
4/9/11 Jay’s Bar & Grill Ballston Spa, NY
4/16/11 Bearsville Theater Woodstock NY
6/4/11 Hunter Mountain Jam Fest Hunter Mountain, NY
Pato Banton & The Now Generation Band
3/24 The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ
3/26 One Pelham East, Newport, RI
3/27 The Angel Souse at Shepherd’s Cove, Assonet, MA
3/31 Ritter’s Beer Garden, Ocala, FL
4/1 OM Bar & Chill Lounge, New Smyra Beach, FL
4/2 Lower Keys Reggae Fest, Key West, FL
4/3 Lake Worth Reggae Fest. Lake Worth, FL
4/5 The Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery, Boca Raton, FL
4/6 PUSH Ultra Lounge, St. Petersburg, FL
4/7 Loft 59, Naples, FL
4/8 Skippers Smokehouse, Tampa, FL
4/15 El Rey Theatre, Albuquerque, NM
4/17 KTAOS Solar Events Center, Taos, NM
4/19 Six Strings Bar, El Paso, TX
4/22 Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA
4/23 The Joint, Los Angeles, CA
4/24 Mozambique, Laguna Beach, CA
4/27 El Callejon, Salinas, CA
4/28 Rockit Room, San Francisco, CA
4/29 Swabbie’s, Sacramento, CA
4/30 Caspar Inn, Caspar, CA
Junior Toots & the 7th Street Band
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 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
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. 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
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/ Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad & Orgone
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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Calypso giant Attila is born in Trinidad. |
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Snow's album "12 Inches of Snow" [East West] is certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
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DJ SUNSHINE "THE FIRST LADY":
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DJ Sunshine is undoubtedly “The First Lady” with a phenomenal career spanning over a decade. She is widely revered, and is one of the longest-standing female disc jockeys. DJ Sunshine ignites her audience with her winning trademark smile, her glamorous personality, and her suave sophistication that only a Sunshine girl can pull off. Born a Leo, DJ Sunshine grew up in St. Andrew, Jamaica, and attended St. Andrew High School for Girls. Later she pursued a degree in architecture at Miami Dade Community College. However, when called to listen to the beat of her own drums, and take her chosen path, her passion for music overrode all other career interests. Music has always been her passion, and at a very young age she would enthusiastically rush home to listen to the radio and record the latest tunes on cassette tapes and practice mixing them on the family stereo set. After graduating from Miami Dade Community College, DJ Sunshine returned to Jamaica and pursued her love affair with music. She began playing at house parties and small events at venues. Her hard work and dedication to her music paid off when she was discovered by Marketing consultant Karlene Walters, and while playing at Harry’s bar in Kingston Brian Schmidt, marketing manager of IRIE FM, couldn’t resist introducing her to Karl Young CEO of IRIE who quickly added her to the team. She joined the staff of the hugely popular radio station in October 2001, and since then she has been flexing her musical muscles, entertaining thousands of people both locally and internationally who tune in to catch her popular radio programme “The Jam”, which airs on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2 p.m to 6 p.m. www.iriefm.netDJ Sunshine is a major force on the party circuit and the musical maestro has been entertaining the people throughout the Caribbean and leaving her footprints behind in parts of Europe such as Germany, Denmark and England. Locally she has emceed major events such as Rebel Salute and Follow the Arrow, just to name a few.
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"The soul requires duration of time -- rich, thick, deep, velvety time -- and it thrives on rhythm. Soul can’t be hurried or harried .... We may go through many events in the day and experience nothing because the soul has not had the opportunity to feel them from many different points of view."
-- Robert Sardello
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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 18 - 24, 2011
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 19 Party Like it’s Your Birthday – Richie Loop, Busy Signal & D’Major – Scikron Entertainment (2wks@#1) NM
02 3 13 Caan Get Brown – Kiprich – Birch Hill Records U-1
03 2 23 Nuh Love Inna Dem – I-Octane – Cashflow (2wks@#1) D-1
04 4 17 Cake Soap – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim/Notnice (2wks@#1)
NM
05 6 17 True Blessings - Toya – Downsound Records U-1
06 7 9 When U Feel Lonely – Mavado – Daseca U-1
07 8 13 If I Ever – Wayne Wonder – Singso Records U-1
08 5 17 Stronger – Cham/Mykal Rose/Bounty Killer – Mad House (pp#5) D-3
09 11 8 Talk Bout Me - Konshens – Subkonshus Records U-2
10 13 6 Tings a Come Up – Buju Banton – Pure Music U-3
11 9 23 Dumper Truck – Vybz Kartel – CR203 (2wks@#1) D-2
12 10 15 Jack Hammer – Aidonia – Equinoxx Production (pp#10) D-2
13 12 20 Puff It – I-Octane – Cashflow (2wkS@#1) D-1
14 17 5 Look Pon We – Vybz Kartel & Russian – Head Concussion U-3
15 16 7 Caan Talk Bad – Tiana – Subkonshus U-1
16 14 19 Hot Grabba – Vybz Kartel feat. Popcaan – Adidjaheim/Notnice (pp#6) D-2
17` 19 4 Nuh Strange Face – Chan Dizzy – Head Concussion U-2
18 20 3 Star Boy – Mavado – Chimney Records U-2
19 15 16 Jamaican Girl – Danielle aka DI – UPT 007 Records (pp#15) D-4
20 18 12 Turn Me On – Sean Paul – CR203 (pp#18) D-2
21 21 25 Stulla – Mavado – CR203 (2wks@#1) NM
22 24 3 Now Yuh Si Me/Now U Don’t – Ovamars – Chimney Records U-2
23 - New Dancehall Hero – Vybz Kartel – CR203 Production
24 - New Nuh Ramp Wid Wi – I-Octane – Cash Flow Records
25 - New The Almighty – Gramps Morgan – Pure Music
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 27 Love How You Touch Me – Elvis D – Listen Up Records (2wks@#1) NM
02 3 17 Come Back Home – Tom Laing – Top Tier U-1
03 4 12 In Times Like These – Queen Ifrica – 2 Hard Music U-1
04 5 16 Bad News – Tony Anthony – D’Maestro Productions U-1
05 2 21 Hard Way – Ikaya – OutAroad Records (2wks@#1) D-3
06 7 12 Thank You for Loving Me – Stevie Face – Penthouse U-1
07 8 9 Lover's Holiday (Breakfast in Bed) – Colin Levy aka Iley Dread – Kings of Kings U-1
08 6 16 You are Me – Alaine – 1Thirty1 Records (2wks@#1) D-2
09 10 8 Taking You Home – Romain Virgo – Penthouse U-1
10 14 13 Forever & Always – Hezron – Whatage Music U-4
11 13 7 Yea Though I Walk – Vybz Kartel – Human Rights Production U-2
12 9 26 A Nuh Suh Mi Want Live – Nesbeth – Jan Bigs Production (2wks@#1)
D-3
13 15 6 Way Back – Bobby Tenna – Wile Fiya U-2
14 12 22 Rescue Me – Duane Stephenson feat. Gramps Morgan – VP Records (3wks@#1) D-2
15 16 6 Lately – Lazah Current – Gorilla Music U-1
16 11 14 Innocent – Buju Banton – Gargamel Music (pp#4) D-5
17 19 4 People Talk – Etana – VP Records U-2
18 17 35 My Life – I-Octane – DJ Frass (2wks@#1) D-1
19 18 24 Dark Skin Girl – Romain Virgo – Penthouse (pp#3) D-1
20 22 3 Cassanova – Cen‘C Love – Lyvestone Music U-2
21 20 28 Comfort Zone – Busy Signal – Penthouse Records (pp#3) D-1
22 - New Dem Nuh Don – I-Octane – Human Rights Productions
23 - New No Body Bag – Prophecy – Jah Alone Records
24 21 31 Tears – Kurt Warmington – Infidelity Records (2wks@#1) D-3
25 23 28 Who Give Di Order – Cerassie Tea – 2000 Plus Production (pp#4) D-2
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 15 Black Gold – Duane Stephenson – VP Records (3wks@#1) NM
02 2 13 Reggae Evolution – Richie Stephens – Pot of Gold NM
03 4 8 Strictly the Best, #42 – Various Artistes – VP Records U-1
04 3 17 Reggae Jammin (Plus) Vol. 2 – Various Artistes –Tads International Records (2wks@1) D-1
05 7 4 Legacy – An Acoustic Tribute to Peter Tosh – Andrew Tosh – Box 10 Ent./Tuff Gong/Solomonic U-2
06 6 5 Free Expressions – Etana – VP Records NM
07 5 34 Reggae Gold – Various Artistes – VP Records (4wks@#1) D-2
08 9 3 Bushman Sings the Bush Doctor (A Tribute to Peter Tosh) – Bushman – VP Records U-1
09 8 20 Flip & Twist – Toots & the Maytals – D & F Music (3wks@#1) D-1
10 10 11 Strictly the Best, Vol. 43 – Various Artistes – VP Records NM
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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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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Sunday-Saturday, March 13th-19th 2011
Santiago
Atitlan
Lake Atitlan
United States
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ATX Wildfire
Thursday-Saturday, March 17th-19th 2011
Austin USA
United States
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Buckroe Beach Reggae Fest
Sunday-Sunday, March 20th-20th 2011
Hampton
Virginia
United States
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SISTAHFEST
Friday-Sunday, March 25th-27th 2011
TORONTO
ONTARIO
Canada
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8th Annual Kemah “Pan Jam” Steel Drum Festival
Saturday-Sunday, March 26th-27th 2011
Kemah (near Houston)
TX
United States
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UFO - Unite For One Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, April 2nd-3rd 2011
Playa Las Lajas
Chiriqui
Panama
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Winter Greens Tour
Tuesday-Sunday,
April 12th-3rd 2011
U.S. Tour
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Austin Reggae Festival
Friday-Saturday, April 15th-16th 2011
Austin
Texas
United States
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Topanga Earth Day
Topanga
California
United States
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Healing Of The Nation Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 23rd 2011
Long Beach, CA
United States
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SKO 2011 - Mountpelier Agricultural Show
Monday, April 25th 2011
Montego Bay,
St James
Jamaica
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Miami Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 30th 2011
Miami
Florida
United States
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Goodland Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 30th 2011
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States
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2011 Puerto Galera Reggae Festival
Sunday-Monday, May 1st-2nd 2011
Puerto Galera
Oriental
Mindoro Island
Philipines
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Sunshine Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th 2011
67630 LAUTERBOURG
Bas-Rhin
France
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Sun Surf Skate Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th 2011
New Smyrna Beach
Florida
United States
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BUCKROE BEACH REGGAE FESTIVAL
Saturday-Saturday, May 7th-7th 2011
HAMPTON
VIRGINIA
United States
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ReggaeFèr
Saturday-Saturday, May 14th-14th 2011
Raamsdonksveer
Noord Brabant
Netherlands
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Hangout Music Fest
Friday-Sunday, May 20th-22nd 2011
Gulf Shores
Alabama
United States
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Marley Green Reggae Festival
Saturday-Saturday, May 21st-21st 2011
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
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Best of the Best Concert
Sunday, May 29th 2011
Miami
Florida
United States
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Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival
Thursday-Sunday, June 2nd-5th 2011
Ozark
Arkansas
United States
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