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Volume 9 Issue 15
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OZOMATLI ADDED TO SNWMF 2011
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The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is pleased to announce that Ozomatli have been added to roster of artists confirmed to perform at the 18th annual musical celebration. SNWMF 2011 will be held at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds June 17th through 19th. The fairgrounds is located in the heart of Anderson Valley (Boonville), 30 minutes south west of Ukiah.
In their fifteen years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors. Ozomatli has always juggled two key identities. They are the voice of their city and they are citizens of the world. Their music — a notorious urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga— has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.A. This has never been truer for Ozo than it is in 2011. More than ever before, the band is both of the world and of L.A.
Originally formed to play at a Los Angeles labor protest, Ozomatli spent some of their early days participating in everything from earthquake prep “hip hop ghetto plays” at inner-city elementary schools to community activist events, protests, and city fundraisers. Ozo is also a product of the city’s grassroots political scene. Proudly born as a multi-racial crew in post-uprising 90s Los Angeles, the band has built a formidable reputation over five full-length studio albums and a relentless touring schedule for taking party rocking so seriously that it becomes new school musical activism. Ozomatli has spent 15 years working diligently to spread its message of peace, communication and understanding through music, with a long standing tradition of performing for children all over the world, from the schools of North St. Louis to the orphanages of Southeast Asia. 2011 has the band focused on “oZoKidZ”, a special family friendly set geared towards performing for children and adults alike.
Amazingly, it has been ten years since Ozomatli's outstanding performance at Angel's Camp in 2001. Since that time, the whole world has gotten to know their very danceable beats and we are very excited that Ozomatli will be returning to rock the masses at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Recent additions to this year's SNWMF lineup also include Tribal Seeds, Reggae Angels and The Expanders, with even more artists yet to come.
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EBONY EXCURSIONS PRESENTS: REGGAE SUMFEST 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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MIAMI REGGAE FESTIVAL
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WHAT: 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. WHO: Artists performing include Luciano, Cultura Profetica, Warrior King, Bonnie Casey, Spam All Stars, Jahfe, Connis Vanterpool, Ephniko, Kulcha Shok Muzik, and more. WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2011 2PM. to 11PM WHERE: Peacock Park, Coconut Grove, 2820 McFarlane Rd. Miami, FL 33133 TICKETS: Tickets are free but guests must register at http://miamireggaefestival.eventbrite.com/or call the general hotline at (305) 763-4509. CONTACT: For more information about the Miami Reggae Festival please visit www.rockazmvmt.com or www.facebook.com/rockazmvmt
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SOJA W/SPECIAL GUEST J BOOG REGGAE SENSATION COMES TO MONTBLEU CASINO RESORT
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LAKE TAHOE, NV – Reggae sensations, SOJA, along with J Boog, will take the stage at the MontBleu Theatre, Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Doors open at 8p, show begins at 9p. Tickets are just $20.00 in advance, or $25.00 at the door and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, and at the MontBleu Box Office, or online at www.ticketmaster.com You can also purchase by phone by calling MontBleu Resort, 775-588-3515.
Jacob Hemphill (lead vocals & guitar) met Bobby Lee (bass) in the first grade in Virginia, shortly after Jacob returned from living in Africa with his family. The two instantly became best friends, and in middle school found a common love for hip hop, rock and reggae music. Throughout middle and high school, they met Ryan Berty (drums), Patrick O’Shea (keyboards) and Kenneth Brownell (percussion). Together they formed SOJA. In the formative years the band gigged locally in the DC area while a couple of the guys finished school. All the while making plans to hit the road after graduation…
In 2005 the band hit the road… and they hit the road hard. Often dubbed “road warriors”, SOJA has brought their unique sound and stage show to nearly every city in North America, as well as many cities throughout Europe, South America, the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean. While touring in Puerto Rico the band linked up with sax player Hellman Escorcia & trumpet player Rafael Rodriguez. These two exceptional musicians earned their position as SOJA’s mainstay horn section by helping further develop the band’s eclectic sound.
With no signs of slowing down - SOJA is planning a world tour for 2011/2012 in support of their upcoming album release. It’s all about the message in the music for this band. “People think we write music about the earth for the earth’s sake, but its not really like that. If we harm the earth, it will reject us. For all we know, its happened one hundred times before. This place gets too hot, that’s it. Reset button. That’s why I sing what I sing - to pull us all in the same direction, the same future. Without that, were finished (Jacob Hemphill).”
There is no doubt about it. This band is on the forefront of a Revolution with hopes to bring about positive change: environmentally, politically and socially. “Maybe we need to WANT to fix it. Maybe stop talking, maybe start listening. Maybe we need to look at this world less like a square and more like a circle. Maybe just maybe God’s not unfair, maybe we’re all his kids and he’s up there. Maybe he loves us for all our races, maybe he hates us when we’re all so racist. Maybe he sees us, when we dont care, that its heaven right here, but its hell over there. Then maybe the meek will inherit this earth, cause it was written before… so…” Everything Changes - SOJA.
On tour with SOJA is J Boog (Born Jerry Afemata) is a singer born in Long Beach and raised in Compton, CA. Growing up in a large family, he was always surrounded by a lot of people and music. J's father is the chief of the family village in Aloa, Samoa. Boog was raised with a strong sense of that tradition and culture and he proudly carries it with him today and always. J met his favorite artist, George “Fiji” Veikoso in 2005 and began to work with him on music. . In 2006, J moved to Hawaii to continue developing his craft. J Boog released his debut album 'Hear Me Roar' in 2007. In 2008 J Boog joined a Wash House Music Inc, based in Hawaii and San Francisco.
Tickets are just $20 in advance, or $25 at the door, and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, and at the MontBleu Box Office, or online at www.ticketmaster.com You can also purchase by phone by calling MontBleu Resort, 775-588-3515.
MEDIA: For High-Res Photos, interviews, or more information, please contact PR Entertainment, 310-374-9090, ext 200, or email, paul@prentertainment.net
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KID CUDI, DAMIAN MARLEY & NAS TO PERFORM IN SYRACUSE NY April 29th!
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Kid Cudi will perform at Syracuse University’s annual Block Party alongside Nas & Damian Marley and Tinie Tempah. The concert will be held Friday, April 29th in the Carrier Dome at 7 p.m., doors at 6 p.m.
After being featured on Kanye West’s album 808’s & Heartbreak, Kid Cudi was on the radar of music and media moguls. Cudi’s sophomore album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager peaked at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap charts, featuring single “Erase Me”.
Hip-hop and reggae artists Nas & Damian Marley collaborated on Distant Relatives, which brought the artists back to their roots, reached #5 on the US Billboard 200 chart and resulted in a donation to a project in Africa.
Two-time BRIT award winning English rapper Tinie Tempah has moved from the UK to the states with his debut album Disc-Overy. “Written in the Stars”, a #1 single in the UK, is currently rising on the US charts.
Tickets continue to be on sale for the general public for $25 at the Carrier Dome Box Office; by calling 888-DOMETIX (366-3849), and through Ticketmaster.com. (search under Carrier Dome).
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INLAND EMPIRE REGGAE FESTIVAL DEBUTS AT THE NOS EVENTS CENTER
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WHAT: INLAND EMPIRE REGGAE FESTIVAL
Produced by Garrett Management Group in
association with Reggae Festival Guide
Lineup includes: Fully Fullwood Band (Peter Tosh’s
Band), World Anthem Band,
Upstream, Diversifyd, Princess Rebel Rockers, Higher
Lion, and Diversity Rising
With special guest Producer/Radio Personality Native
Wayne from Indie 103.1
WHERE: National Orange Show Events Center, Orange Pavilion
689 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA
Enter at Gate 9 on Arrowhead Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2011, Doors open at 11 a.m.
WHO: All ages welcome
COST: General Admission $25 (advance purchase), $35 at the
door
VIP admission $50 (advance purchase only)
INFO: For advance ticket sales and more information on the
or (866) 514-3391
For the first time in history, Garrett Management Group in association with Reggae Festival Guide is bringing a Reggae Festival to the Inland Empire just in time to kick off summer 2011. The Inland Empire Reggae Festival on May 7th at the National Orange Show Events Center’s Orange Pavilion will feature a full line up of bands including Fully Fullwood Band (Peter Tosh’s Band), World Anthem Band, Upstream, Diversifyd, Princess Rebel Rockers, Higher Lion, and Diversity Rising, as well as food and clothing vendors. Special guest Producer and Radio Personality Native Wayne from Indie 103.1 will be the Master of Ceremonies.
The venue, the NOS Events Center, is home to events such as the Guerilla Union’s “Cypress Hill Smoke Out” and Hip Hop Festival “Paid Dues”, and Insomniac’s Electronic Dance Festivals “Beyond Wonderland” and “Nocturnal”. With the debut of the Inland Empire Reggae Festival, fans from the I.E. and beyond will finally have an annual event geared toward what some have termed the “missing genre” of music in the Inland Empire.
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LONDON INTERNATIONAL SKA FESTIVAL APRIL 21-24
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GAUDI AT ARCATA THEATER LOUNGE APRIL 29TH
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INTERNATIONAL REGGAE ARTISTS STEP UP TO CLEAN UPLANDMINES IN AFRICA
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Ohm Grown Records in conjunction with Equal Distribution is proud to announce the first digital download release of REGGAE AGAINST LANDMINES - VOLUME 1. Featuring all original tracks by Odel & the Govament, the Mighty Howard, Roots By Nature, Freedom Fighters & the Wailers, Madi Simmons, Progress, Friendlyness & the Human Rights with Tréson, Anayah Roots meets Mystical Powa, Injham featuring Zion Irie and Instrument Of Jah, this release has been brewing for quite a while. "We just had to be very careful", explains Ras Allover, who initiated and compiled the release. "We needed to be sure of the quality and consciousness of the music but also be very clear about how we would handle the red tape which was extremely crucial to us. We looked into releasing it as a full audio CD at first but we also had to look at the cost associated with manufacturing and distribution because we wanted to make sure that as much money as possible gets channelled to the actual landmine clearance operations."
The first REGGAE AGAINST LANDMINES compilation is now available on iTunes as well as all major digital e-stores such as Napster, Amazon, eMusic and many others. All profits will be donated directly to MgM (Menchen gegen Minen / People against Landmines), a German based humanitarian non-profit landmine clearance organization that has been active in Africa for the past 14 years with the main focus on clearing landmines in Angola.
But with more than 15 million active landmines left in Angola alone due to the civil war and children representing 50% of all landmine casualties there is plenty of work left to do, and tracks are already pouring in for Volume 2 of REGGAE AGAINST LANDMINES.
"We're very impressed with our reggae community, the feedback has been absolutely tremendous so far", continues Ras Allover. "We are so grateful to all the conscious reggae artists that have donated tracks for our first release and I see many of them actively promoting the landmine issue as well which is equally as important. And Ohm Grown Records will just continue putting out more releases of REGGAE AGAINST LANDMINES as long as they are landmines left to clear. If Bob Marley and Peter Tosh were alive today I think they would have been very proud."
To download REGGAE AGAINST LANDMINES - VOLUME 1 please visit:
WORLDWIDE:
UNITED KINGDOM:
GERMANY:
FRANCE:
JAPAN:
NORWAY:
ICELAND:
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PRESIDENT GRANTS CLEMENCY TO REGGAE ARTIST SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IMPRISONMENT
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President Mohamed Nasheed has granted clemency to famous Maldivian reggae artist Haisham Mohamed, who was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after one gram of cannabis was found inside his bag and his urine was found to test positive to THC, the drug’s active ingredient.
Local radio station SunFM quoted Department of Penitentiary and Rehabilitation Service [DPRS] Director General Mohamed Rasheed saying that if persons released under parole committed an offense, the person would have to serve the annulled sentence and the punishment for the second offence as well.
Haisham, of Maafannu Loha, was arrested with a bag containing the illegal narcotics while in a resort to perform a live music show and was sentenced last year September.
The Criminal Court convicted Haisham under Article 4 [a][1] of the Drug Act after he tested positive for cannabis, an illegal substance under the Act. Haisham received five years for using the drug and five years for possession.
The judge ruled that according to witness statements, evidence, and Haisham’s own confession, he owned the bag containing illegal narcotics with which he was found.
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BOB MARLEY'S GUITAR FOR GRAMMY MUSEUM
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Bob Marley's legendary guitar will be on loan to the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, USA, for a year as part of a grand exhibition to commemorate 30 years since the death of the reggae icon.
Reggae's greatest hits would have been strummed on that Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. It was his instrument of choice both in studio and live. The Marley sons in the US have just received the pop heirloom from the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, which will be substituted with a cut-out replica of the guitar during the period of its absence.
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IF YOU LOVE REGGAE, THIS VIDEO IS A MUST-SEE
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THE BAD BOYS OF REGGAE PRESENT:
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Inner Circle featuring Ky-mani Marley
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NO PLACE LIKE HOME
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A trailer for " No Place Like Home", Perry Henzell's long lost sequel to his Jamaican classic, "The Harder they Come." A print was discovered in a New Jersey warehouse that had long since been thought to have perished. Under Perry's guidance prior to his passing he outlined the changes and direction for the film to follow given the elements that re-ermerged. Premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. Trailer by Oliver Entertainment. Produced by Jeff Scheftel and Arthur Gorson; directed and written by Jeff Scheftel; edited by Scheftel and Desert Rock. With Grace Jones, Countryman, Carl Bradshaw, P.J. Soles.
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CHEF MAYRA'S GRILLED PEPPER & QUINOA SALAD
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1 1/4 cups quinoa
3 yellow and/or orange bell peppers, quartered
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions, chopped
*Prepare grill or the oven or stove top for cooking.
*Wash quinoa in at least 5 changes of water, rubbing grains and letting them settle before pouring off water, until water runs clear. *Drain in a large sieve. Add quinoa to a saucepan of boiling salted water and cook 10 minutes. Drain in sieve and rinse under cold water.
*Set sieve over a saucepan with 1 1/2 inches boiling water (sieve should not touch water) and steam quinoa, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, about 10 minutes. (Check water level in pan occasionally, adding water if necessary.) Spread quinoa on a baking sheet to cool.
*While quinoa is cooking, grill bell peppers on a well-oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until slightly softened, about 4 minutes on each side. Cut bell peppers crosswise into thin strips.
*Whisk together oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and cumin in a large bowl and stir in quinoa, bell peppers, cilantro, scallions, and salt and pepper to taste.
Chef notes: ·You can make quinoa salad 1 day ahead and chill, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.
·If you prefer, grill bell peppers in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderate heat.
I recommend reading all ingredient labels on food products thoroughly for recipe success.
702.722.0108
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AndyMan : : AndyMan
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Jamaican reggae music is one of the best-known genres of music around the world, uniting people of all countries, all races, and all religions with a sound that is dedicated to searching for the answers to life, to conflict, to humanity, to the world, to love. There are few artists in this music genre today that are creating the epitome of this artistic insight, professing subjects that are so often glazed over by mainstream music. Hailing from Brasil to Florida, AndyMan is on the forefront of this REVOLUTION. Roots Reggae is here to channel the musical vibration that rings true in the heart and soul of all the conscious Rebel Rockers, Late Night Revelers & Soul Seekers ! Music that penatrates deep in our soul, that brings a change and positive vibration to JAH people in this life time. I will do what my father has called me to do, which is to bring the Jah Love & Unity to JAH people through music. I have been Blessed by Jah to sing fluently in Portuguese and English, that I may reach di multitude . There is no time for rest, "THE PEOPLE WHO ARE TRYING TO MAKE THIS WORLD WORST, ARE NOT TAKING A DAY OFF, HOW CAN I. LIGHT OF THE DARKNESS" JAH BLESS !
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EPHRAIM JUDA : : COMING HOME
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At ease, with uncompromising vocals and conscious lyrics he presents himself, delivering a 12 tracks compassing album that is proving its beauty and artistic proficiency with every single bar._
It¹s marked by songs with catchy melodies and well composed
instrumentals, overwhelming backing vocals and an impressing voice of the singer: Modern roots reggae with singer-songwriter qualities.
*Ephraim Juda: */²Coming home means to obtain a feeling of love and security. In addition to that it means reaching some sort of inner stage. You dealt with something quite a long time and finally know what you want. You are home. This is what I try to refer to in my music as I want to share that feeling. As most people do not know me yet, I like introduce myself to them with Coming Home.
Release Date: 11th June 2010
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CHROMATICS : : LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
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Chromatics was born Richard Raj-Kumar on the 18th August, 1982 in the island of Trinidad. Trinidad is known as the land of Carnival and Soca Music, Chromatics however felt more at home with the Hip Hop element. Chromatics grew up with Heltah Skeltah, Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls and Rakim and with his cousins’ encouragement he began to write hip hop songs when he was twelve years old. This led Chromatics down a long and arduous road that would mould his character and test his resolve.
Chromatics was born Richard Raj-Kumar on the 18th August, 1982 in the island of Trinidad. Trinidad is known as the land of Carnival and Soca Music, Chromatics however felt more at home with the Hip Hop element. Chromatics grew up with Heltah Skeltah, Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls and Rakim and with his cousins’ encouragement he began to write hip hop songs when he was twelve years old. This led Chromatics down a long and arduous road that would mould his character and test his resolve.
Chromatics doesn’t plan to take a rest anytime soon and with all of his success he still remains humble. He is open to any idea and enjoys spreading his music to the four corners of the globe. He is a serious lyricist and his versatility is unbounded. He intertwines the local Trini jargon with an international flow that leaves listeners amazed. His Stage presence is that of a seasoned veteran and he always leaves the crowd wanting more.
For Bookings and Interviews please contact:
Mr. Stuart Fortuné 1-868-729-8909
Or via e-mail at fortune.stuart@gmail.com
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
Saritah
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
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
4/16/11 Bearsville Theater Woodstock NY
6/4/11 Hunter Mountain Jam Fest Hunter Mountain, NY
Pato Banton & The Now Generation Band
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
GYPTIAN & ETANA – May 2011 calendar
Tues. May 10th – Denver, CO - Cervantes
Wed. May 11th – Salt Lake City, UT – Elevate
Fri. May 13th – Portland, OR – TA Event Center
Sat. May 14th – Seattle, WA – The Motor Club
Tues. May 17th – Arcata, CA – The Arcata Theatre
Wed. May 18th – Caspar, CA – The Caspar Inn
Thurs. May 19th - Santa Rosa, CA – The Chrome Lotus
Sat May 21st – Bermuda
Tues. May 24th – San Francisco, CA - The Independent
Wed May 25th – Santa Cruz, CA – Moe’s Alley
Thurs. May 26th – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
Fri. May 27th – Los Angeles, CA – Club Mirage
Sat. May 28th – Cache Creek, CA – The Unity Festival (Etana only)
Mon May 30th – UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival (Gyptian only)
5/1 Harwood Hall, Laytonville, CA
5/2 Jambalaya, Arcata, CA
5/3 Culture Works, Ashland, OR
5/4 Mt. Tabor Theater, Crag Law Center Benefit, Portland, OR
5/5 King Cat Theater, Seattle, WA
5/6 Panida Theatre, Sand Point, ID
5/7 Worldwide Marijuana March, Spokane, WA
5/8 Osprey Stadium, Cash Hyde Foundation Benefit, Missoula, MT
5/9 Filling Station, Bozeman, MT
5/10 Zulu After Dark, Twin Falls, ID
5/11 The Underground, Reno, NV
5/12 So. Lake Tahoe, CA
5/13 Whiskey Creek, Mammoth Lakes, CA
5/14 Fishlips, Bakerfield, CA
5/19 Las Vegas, NV
5/20 The State Room, Salt Lake City, UT
5/21 Basin Recreation Fieldhouse, Park City, Utah
5/28 Happy’s Sports Grille, Chino, CA
6/1-6/13 Hawaii Tour
6/23 Anchorage, AK
6/24 Alibi/Wasabi’s Bar & Nightclub, Homer, AK
6/25 The Sitzmar Bar & Grill@ Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, AK
6/26 49th State Brewing Co., Healy, AK
6/29 Blue Loon, Fairbanks, AK
7/1 Key Club, W. Hollywood, CA
7/23 Black on the Scene Music Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil
8/12 Ya Maka My Weekend, Rock Island, IL
8/13 South Bend Reggae Festival, South Bend, IN
8/14 United Way Benefit, Washington Park, Manitowoc, WI
9/1 Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
9/3 Hollydale Club, Forestville, CA
9/10 Private Event/Wedding, Oxnard, CA
9/24 Ride the Wolf Creek Benefit, Pagosa Springs, CO
11/11 Israeli Tour
Junior Toots & the 7th Street Band
Saturday, April 16th - Caspar, CA - Caspar Inn - 9pm Saturday, April 23rd - Arcata, CA - Jambalaya - 9:30pm Friday, May 20th - Fresno, CA - Babylon Club - 9pm Friday, May 27th - Capay Valley, CA - Unity Festival at the Canyon Sunday, June 26th - Berkeley, CA - Shattuck Down Low - 8pm Saturday, July 16th - Santa Cruz, CA
Prezident Brown
Thurs 7th – Arcata, CA – Humbrew’s
Fri. 8th – Portland, OR – Mt. Tabor Theatre
Sat. 9th – Seattle, WA – Neumo
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
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)
SLIGHTLY STOOPID TOUR DATES
4/20 Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
4/27 Lexington, KY - Buster's Billiards
4/28 Knoxville, TN - Valarium
4/29 Memphis, TN - Beale Street Music Festival
4/30 Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
5/01 Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall
5/04 Des Moines, IA - Simon Estes Amphitheater
5/05 Fargo, ND - The Venue
5/06 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
5/07 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
5/13 Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
5/14 Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
5/15 Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheater
5/21 Gulf Shores, AL - Hangout Music Festival
5/27 Thornville, OH - Hookahville
5/28 Chillicothe, IL -Summer Camp Music Fest@ Three Sisters Park
6/18 Anchorage, AK - Moose's Tooth
9/29 - 10/3 Tampa, FL -> Cozumel, MX - Rombello Cruise
SOJA Round 2 of The "Everything Changes" U.S. Tour
April 13, 2011 - Boone, NC @ Legends
April 14, 2011 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
April 15, 2011 - Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street Club
April 16, 2011 - Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm
April 17, 2011 - Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
April 19, 2011 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
April 20, 2011 - Jacksonville, Florida @ FL Theatre
April 21, 2011 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
April 22, 2011 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
April 23, 2011 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
April 26, 2011 - Tallahassee, FL @ Floyd's Music Store
April 27, 2011 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theatre
April 28, 2011 - Corpus Christi, TX @ Texas House of Rock
April 30, 2011 - Phoenix, AZ @ McDowell Mtn. Music Festival
May 1, 2011 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
May 4, 2011 - Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theater
May 5, 2011 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brewing Company
May 6, 2011 - Fresno, CA @ Audie's Olympic
May 7, 2011 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
May 8, 2011 - Chico, CA @ El Rey Theater
May 10, 2011 - Stateline, NV @ Montbleu Resort Casino
May 12, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe On The Strip
May 13, 2011 - Park City, UT @ Harry-O's
May 14, 2011 - Denver, CO @ LOHI Music Festival
May 17, 2011 - Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
May 18, 2011 - St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill
May 19, 2011 - Memphis, TN @ Newby's
May 20, 2011 - Gulf Shores, AL @ Hangout Music Fest
May 21, 2011 - Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge
May 26, 2011 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small's Theatre
May 27, 2011 - Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theatre
May 28, 2011 - Chillicothe, IL @ Summer Camp Music Festival
June 10-12, 2011 - Santa Rosa, CA @ Harmony Festival
June 24, 2011 - Ericeira, Portugal @ Sumol Summer Fest
June 25, 2011 - Brussels, Belgium @ Festival Couleur Cafe
July 1, 2011 - Cologne, Germany @ Summerjam Festival
July 8, 2011 - Chicago, IL @ Dave Matthews Band Caravan
July 16, 2011 - Masontown, WV @ All Good Music Festival
Sept.30 - Oct.3, 2011 - Tampa to Cozumel on Rombello Cruise Ship
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
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Millie Small appears on U.S. ABC-TV's Shindig! performing her smash "My Boy Lollipop". |
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RIPPA JAHSON:RASTAFARI LOVE
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Nile Valley Entertainment recording artist Rippa Jahson was born the eldest of five children in Kingston 13 Jamaica W.I. As a young man of only 10 years Mr. Jahson began to sing, emulating singers such as, LEROY GIBBONS and Michael Buckley. Mr. Jahson began singing professionally at the age of 13 in various talent shows and community events including "Ghetto Splash". His first big performance came at the tender age of 14 with such artists as, CAPT. BARKEY, WICKER MAN, GHOST, CULTURE AND DIGNITARY STYLISH. As a youth man Mr. Jahson became a world traveler with performances in Europe, America and many of the Caribbean Islands with such artists as, SANCHEZ, BUSHMAN, GLEN WASHINGTON, FREDDY MCGREGOR, LUCIANO, JAH CURE, GARY GOLD, SLUGGY RANKS, SAMMY DREAD, CONROY SMITH, MICHAEL PALMER, JOE LICKSHOT, FRANKY PAUL, CAPELETON, ANDREW TOSH, JUNIOR GONG and ZIGGEY MARLEY, just to name a few. CD can be bought at: CD Baby and www.rippajahson.com
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CO-CREATION STARTS WITH IMAGINATION
"It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question."
-- Decouvertes
"The man who has no imagination has no wings."
-- Muhammad Ali
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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
April 15 - 21, 2011
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 16 If I Ever – Wayne Wonder – Singso Records (2wks@#1) NM
02 5 10 Tings a Come Up – Buju Banton – Pure Music U-3
03 3 21 True Blessings - Toya – Downsound Records NM
04 7 9 Look Pon We – Vybz Kartel & Russian – Head Concussion U-3
05 2 17 Caan Get Brown – Kiprich – Birch Hill Records (2wks@#1) D-2
06 9 7 Star Boy – Mavado – Chimney Records U-3
07 4 23 Party Like it’s Your Birthday – Richie Loop, Busy Signal & D’Major – Scikron Entertainment (2wks@#1) D-3
08 6 27 Nuh Love Inna Dem – I-Octane – Cashflow (2wks@#1) D-2
09 8 12 Talk Bout Me - Konshens – Subkonshus Records (pp#6) D-1
10` 12 8 Nuh Strange Face – Chan Dizzy – Head Concussion U-2
11 13 11 Caan Talk Bad – Tiana – Subkonshus U-2
12 10 21 Cake Soap – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim/Notnice (2wks@#1) D-2
13 15 7 Now Yuh Si Me/Now U Don’t – Ovamars – Chimney Records U-2
14 16 5 Nuh Ramp Wid Wi – I-Octane – Cash Flow Records U-2
15 17 5 Dancehall Hero – Vybz Kartel – CR203 Production U-2
16 11 13 When U Feel Lonely – Mavado – Daseca (pp#6) D-4
17 14 27 Dumper Truck – Vybz Kartel – CR203 (2wks@#1) D-3
18 20 5 The Almighty – Gramps Morgan – Pure Music U-2
19 21 4 Chat From No Boy – Aidonia – CR203 Production U-2
20 22 3 All Dem a Talk – Mavado – CR203 U-2
21 24 2 Talk How Mi Feel – Assassin – DJ Frass U-3
22 18 21 Stronger – Cham/Mykal Rose/Bounty Killer – Mad House (pp#5) D-4
23 25 2 Matey Anthem – Teflon – Pure Music U-2
24 - New Rebel – Danielle feat Cherine Anderson – Taxi Records
25 - New Star A Star – Flippa Mafia – TJ Records
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 16 In Times Like These – Queen Ifrica – 2 Hard Music (2wks@#1) NM
02 6 17 Forever & Always – Hezron – Whatage Music U-4
03 3 13 Lover's Holiday (Breakfast in Bed) – Colin Levy aka Iley Dread – Kings of Kings NM
04 4 12 Taking You Home – Romain Virgo – Penthouse NM
05 2 21 Come Back Home – Tom Laing – Top Tier (2wks@#1) D-3
06 8 11 Yea Though I Walk – Vybz Kartel – Human Rights Production U-2
07 5 20 Bad News – Tony Anthony – D’Maestro Productions (pp#4) D-2
08 7 16 Thank You for Loving Me – Stevie Face – Penthouse (pp#3) D-1
09 10 8 People Talk – Etana – VP Records U-1
10 11 10 Way Back – Bobby Tenna – Wile Fiya U-1
11 12 10 Lately – Lazah Current – Gorilla Music U-1
12 9 31 Love How You Touch Me – Elvis D – Listen Up Records (2wks@#1) D-3
13 14 7 Cassanova – Cen‘C Love – Lyvestone Music U-1
14 13 20 You are Me – Alaine – 1Thirty1 Records (2wks@#1) D-1
15 16 6 Dem Nuh Don – I-Octane – Human Rights Productions U-1
16 17 5 No Body Bag – Prophecy – Jah Alone Records U-1
17 15 25 Hard Way – Ikaya – OutAroad Records (2wks@#1) D-2
18 18 26 Rescue Me – Duane Stephenson feat. Gramps Morgan – VP Records (3wks@#1) NM
19 21 4 All I Want is You – Leba – D & F Productions U-2
20 23 2 Times So Hard – Robert Sutherland – Nijeri Records U-3
21 19 30 A Nuh Suh Mi Want Live – Nesbeth – Jan Bigs Production (2wks@#1)
D-2
22 24 2 Love Alone – Rox Wayne – Sajay Records U-2
23 20 18 Innocent – Buju Banton – Gargamel Music (pp#4) D-3
24 22 39 My Life – I-Octane – DJ Frass (2wks@#1) D-2
25 - New Keep on Believing – Danglin – Whatage Music
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 8 Legacy – An Acoustic Tribute to Peter Tosh – Andrew Tosh – Box 10 Ent./Tuff Gong/Solomonic (2wks@#1) NM
02 3 7 Bushman Sings the Bush Doctor (A Tribute to Peter Tosh) – Bushman – VP Records U-1
03 4 9 Free Expressions – Etana – VP Records U-1
04 2 17 Reggae Evolution – Richie Stephens – Pot of Gold (2wks@#1) D-2
05 5 19 Black Gold – Duane Stephenson – VP Records (3wks@#1) NM
06 6 12 Strictly the Best, #42 – Various Artistes – VP Records NM
07 8 2 United States of Africa – Luciano – VP Records U-1
08 9 2 Book of Job – Richie Spice – VP Records U-1
09 7 21 Reggae Jammin (Plus) Vol. 2 – Various Artistes –Tads International Records (2wks@1) D-2
10 - New Ragga Ragga Ragga 2011 – Various Artistes – VP Records
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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover
TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
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Austin Reggae Fest
Friday-Saturday, April 15th-16th
Austin, Texas
United States
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12th Topanga Earth Day
Friday-Sunday,
April 22nd-24th
Topanga,California
United States
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Healing of The Nation Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 23rd
Long Beach, CA
United States
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SKO 2011 - Mountpelier Agricultural Show
Monday, April 25th
Montego Bay,
St James
Jamaica
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Miami Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 30th
Miami
Florida
United States
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Goodland Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 30th
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States
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2011 Puerto Galera Reggae Festival
Sunday-Monday, May 1st-2nd
Puerto Galera
Oriental
Mindoro Island
Philipines
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Sunshine Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th
67630 LAUTERBOURG
Bas-Rhin
France
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Sun Surf Skate Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th
New Smyrna Beach
Florida
United States
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BUCKROE BEACH REGGAE FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 7th
HAMPTON VIRGINIA
United States
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ReggaeFèr
Saturday, May 14th
Raamsdonksveer
Noord Brabant
Netherlands
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Hangout Music Fest
Friday-Sunday, May 20th-22nd
Gulf Shores,Alabama
United States
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Marley Green Reggae Festival
Saturday, May 21st
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
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Best of the Best Concert
Sunday, May 29th
Miami, Florida
United States
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Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival
Thursday-Sunday, June 2nd-5th
Ozark, Arkansas
United States
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