The Jamaican American Association of Northern California (JAANC) presents Debra Ehrhardt’s JAMAICA, FAREWELL

On Saturday, April 14, 2012, James Logan High School, 1800 H. Street, Union City, CA 94587 at the Little Theatre. Tickets for JAMAICA, FAREWELL are $30 in advance, $35 at the door and can be purchased online at www.brownpaperticekts.com or www.jaanc.org or by calling 800 838-3006.

Based on her true-life story, NAACP award-winning writer/performer Debra Ehrhardt’s, JAMAICA FAREWELL, tells the journey she took to escape revolution-torn Jamaica in the 1970s. Left to her own devices, she risked prison time and even death in her attempt to pull off a daring and dangerous caper. With the unwitting help of an infatuated American CIA agent, she realized her lifelong dream of starting over in America.

The show had its UK premiere at the Hackney Empire in September 2008 and an eight-week Off-Broadway run at the Soho Playhouse in the spring of 2008.  During that time Ehrhardt received a Proclamation from the City of New York for her “Outstanding Contribution to the Jamaican Community”.  She was also a 2007 NYC Fringe Festival award-winner and has had sold out performances in Toronto, Atlanta, Santa Barbara, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Virginia, Washington D.C, San Francisco, Mexico, Bermuda and throughout the Los Angeles area. In January of 2010, Rita Wilson, producer of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, optioned the stage and screen rights for JAMAICA, FAREWELL with a full US tour of the play to open next spring.

This is Kingston-born, Debra Ehrhardt’s third one-woman show.  Her first, Mango,Mango, received two NAACP awards.  The second, Invisible Chairs, was produced by David Strasberg at West Hollywood’s Marilyn Monroe Theatre. It was subsequently optioned as a situation comedy by Fox. Ehrhardt is a member of the Writer’s Guild of America. For more information, please visit www.jamaicafarewelltheplay.com.

04-12

Louie Culture Foundation From Birth Tour April 2012

Reggae Artist Louie Culture has garnered great success in the reggae community he is Gifted but humble, diminutive yet powerful, this successful artist on the reggae music scene has dedicated his life, his heart & his soul to reggae.  Born in the lush environs of Winsor Forrest in Portland, Jamaica as Lewin Brown; Louie Culture remembers music being the focus of his attention from an early age. He involved himself at an early age in everything musical at school or in the community.  Louie Culture enrolled school choir, concerts, sound system sessions and started writing his own songs at age eleven.

Louie Culture thoroughly immersed himself in all that his community had to offer, and at age 17 he decided to moved to Kingston the heart of the reggae scene.  Louie teamed up with Panasonic Sound System, working on a nightly basis.  He became acclaim for his style of delivery and lyrics that poured in and around the country consciousness of injustice and inequality, this country boy was transformed into a spoke person for the poor to  a rankin´ Kingston DJ.  His vocals catches the attention so fame record and producer King Tubby who recorded Louie’s and Waynie Ranks’ Rat A Bad A Mi.  The song garnered wide air play and was particularly popular in the Kingston dance halls, this was the beginning of a slow but increasingly fruitful period of growth and development.

In 1992 Louie teamed up with top-ranking producers such as Dave Kelly, Colin ´Fatta’ York, Jack Scorpio, John-John (Jammy Jr.) and Bobby Digital. During these productive years, Louie Culture´s music took over the air waves and he had everyone singing along with songs like Tell Her Fi Move, O.P.P., Owner Fi De Man, Excellence, Rudie Don´t Fear, Your Name A Call, Original Look Good, Chat Dem A Chat, Live & Learn (with Wayne Wonder), clearly marking Louie Culture a performer of substance.  Combination hits followed with Shine Your Light featuring Chrisinti,Tune In with Gregory Isaac and Grab Yu Lass and Come featuring Mikey Spice.

Louie Culture has tour Japan, Europe and the United States; his tour in Japan resulted in sold-out crowds in Tokyo, Nagasaki and Osaka. His States side appearances also included a promotional tour of New York with stable mate Terror Fabulous, and yet another sold-out appearance on his first visit to St. Croix, V.I.  Recordings for Dave Kelly continued with Bogus Badge, Revolution Song, No Gal, Before Dem Young and Malfunction. The massive hit Ganga Lee cemented his name on the international scene, reaching #1 in Jamaica, New York, London, Canada and the Caribbean.  The Ganga Lee album produced by John John for VP Records in 1994 was exceedingly well received and created for Louie a huge underground following worldwide.

2004 marked the limited release of THE UPRISING on Reggae Central Records to critical acclaim but suffered from poor distribution. That wrong has been righted in 2010 with the digitally remastered release of THE UPRISING on Culture’s own Gangalee Music label, distributed by Zojak World Wide.  Alive set recorded in London is also slated for release this month – LOUIE LIVE IN LONDON - with a brand new album to follow in August.  Now fans worldwide can appreciate the tremendous growth of his lyrical creativity along with the strong vocal styles which distinguish Louie Culture as more than just a chanter, 2012 truly looks to be Louie Culture’s year to shine his light as fans can see him on the Foundation from Birth Tour 2012.  To purchase, listen or view to Louie Culture music visit http://www.reverbnation.com/louieculture & http://www.facebook.com/#!/Gangaleemuzik?sk=infoFor booking info contact Postman Ali at (510)759-1091 or Email me at knakdemout@gmail.com

http://youtu.be/exEQMUjRwCs

04-12

17th Annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest

SGT Remo Is Back With New Music For 2012!

Sgt. Remo's new back-to-the-dancehall hit single "Dawtah" is now released and available for download. "The single "Dawtah" will blaze up dance floors all over this summer." (www.sgtremo.com, 2011). Sgt. Remo's smooth vocals can easily play in a dancehall session in JA or a top-40 radio station in the U.S.

This style of reggae brings back the classic dancehall of the early 90's that popularized the genre across the world. "Dawtah" was recorded in St. Petersburg, FL in December, 2011 and released by Jah Yutes Entertainment. It’s now available at all digital distributors (iTunes,Amazon MP3, CD Baby). This is the first collaboration between Sgt. Remo and Cuban producer Pedro El Artillero. El Artillero is based out of Saint Petersburg. Although this riddim is a strictly dancehall riddim, you can hear a hint of a Hispanic Caribbean flavor that makes this song a crossover over several genres.

Sgt. Remo and El Artillero also collaborated on the Serious Love Riddim release featuring Sgt. Remo’s “Feeling No Pain”. This was released as a "FREE", that's right FREE compilation album and features 12 Reggae artists from around the globe including several emerging Spanish speaking artist. This FREE compilation includes Ras Cocoman, El Gato Rey (Cuba), Daddy Links (England), Apache Ness, Eliseo, Victor III (Panama), Zally (Jamaica), Carlos Thunder, Roy Rebelde feat. Rango Bwoy (Mexico), Warrior Steet (Costa Rica), and Marino Marella (Aruba).  This is a BIG release...and is offered as a FREE download on Sound Cloud. You can't miss this one!

After this release you will see Sgt. Remo's collaboration with producer McPullish. Two songs will be released from this collaboration. These are entitled "Revolution" on the Shepherd Riddim and "Tell Me Who" on the "Dub on the Range" Riddim.  Stay tuned in!

www.sgtremo.com

www.reverbnation.com/sgtremo

Sgt Remo Facebook

04-26

Kimberley Ann Songstress Ready to take the World

Singer/Songwriter, Kimberley Ann is reaching for higher heights in the music business!  Her first album released back in 2005, showed the promise of even greater things to come. This talented and beautiful singer dropped her sophomore album ONE SONG independently. The album is gaining respect of hard earned notice.

Kimberley Ann brings a sweet yet powerful voice to her music.  Her main goal is to inspire, motivate and encourage people through song.  Her music is described as uplifting and positive with a soulful blend of Pop Reggae.

“Music is like the beating of my heart. Every beat is note that brings a melody which transcends time and space.” 

Kimberley Ann is gearing up for live performances throughout Canada and Europe. Her music is available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon.  For more information on this great artist please visit: www.kimberleyannmusic.com

Links:

Email: info@kimberleyannmusic.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/1KimberleyAnn

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/kimberleyann

Facebook:www.facebook.com/pages/Kimberley-Ann/179134325497293  

04-26

Bio- Robert "Marky" Sutherland

If there is one word that best describes Reggae singer, song-writer and guitarist, Robert Sutherland, it would be ‘determined’. 

A talented football player of whom great things were expected, Robert instead heeded the call of music, and in the process has richly enhancing the output of the genre called reggae. 

Undaunted by obstacles which may have caused a lesser man to throw in the towel,  Robert Sutherland, over the years, has remained true to his musical vocation and has proven, as the saying goes, that failure is simply success turned inside out.

His determination has paid off and the singer, who is affectionately called Marky, is now reaping that success with a number one song in places as far flung as Australia, while enjoying acclaim in Jamaica, North America and the Caribbean. 

Interestingly, Robert’s musical sojourn in the early nineties can be traced to the football field, where he had a meeting that surely must have been orchestrated by ‘fate’. A budding song-writer at that time, the young Robert’s footsteps crossed the path of the talented guitar player Steve Golding. Not one to let an opportunity slip by, Robert approached Golding to teach him the guitar, an instrument which Marky already owned.

Golding said yes and from then, the football field really became a ‘field of play’ in every sense of the word. The combination of an excellent tutor and a dedicated student meant that Robert soon became proficient and as his guitar playing skills grew, he  was able to harness his song-writing ability.

Robert and his guitar and the songs he was working con ould be heard coming from the budding songwriter in his community. Some of the works must have sounded interesting as a famous son of the area was attracted to the efforts. This son, Prilly Hamilton – former lead vocalist of the Third World Band – recorded some of the material Robert wrote with at least one, “Night Doctor”, making it into the Jamaican charts.

Robert migrated to the United States where he continued to fly the Jamaica flag high, representing reggae music in its truest, positive forms.

In 2010, Robert found the right groove with the song Times So Hard, a social lament which pierces right through to the core of the matter. Released on the Nijeri Records label, Times So Hard has claimed its space on musical charts and Robert Sutherland is certainly proving that hard work and determination is a winning combination.

For Booking contact: Don Hines  412-980-3275

email: FyahWyah@gmail.com 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNe3BVtQPLU   see HOT video ft. hebrue-Jamaican Girl

also

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o7Eo3m4Zhw  see video- Times So Hard

05-03

Africans Connecting with Karamanti

Jamaican based, Reggae/Dancehall recording artist, Karamanti is enjoying success in a few African countries with songs that are being well received in their respective territories.

For several months now, her song entitled “West Africa” has been somewhat of an anthem for certain communities in parts of West Africa. The song, which has received well over 15,000 you tube hits and counting, speaks of her love for, and connection with the people of West Africa.

Recently, Karamanti was asked by Ghanaian based producer, and radio personality, Strike Dee, to record a song for his production company, S-Dee Music. The outcome was a single called “African song” that was officially released in Ghana at the beginning of March and already is getting heavy radio rotation on several commercial stations in the region. Karamanti and her team are also in talks with promoters in Ghana about the possibility of a tour before the year is out. 

Other African countries that are rapidly connecting with Karamanti’s music are Malawi, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

Persons can check out the “African song” here: http://soundcloud.com/sdeemusicpromotion/karamanti-african-song-love-2

04-05

Rooby Man Nominated for IRAWMA Award

Having recently won the Chicago Music Award’s, Best Reggae Entertainer of the Year, the Haitian, Chicago-based, Reggae/ Pop sensation, Rooby Man, who has performed over 80 shows in 2011, continues to take the industry by storm. This time he is nominated for the highly coveted IRAWMA award, in the category of Entertainer of the Year.

From his teenage years Rooby Man has been rocking stages throughout Haiti, performing to hundreds of thousands. Back then he was a singer in a group called King of Kings, who earned the title of Best New Hip-Hop/ Reggae Group. They were later crowned at carnival as the Most Popular Artiste in the youth category. It was only natural, when Rooby Man migrated to Chicago, USA, that he gravitated towards the music scene, joining a local band and later launching off on his own solo career. Since then he has written, co-produced and recorded countless tracks, performing many of these, including his hit single “Showtime”, at venues throughout the Chicago-land area. Signed to StreetFame Music Group, other highlights of his career, to-date, include being featured on VH1’s “The Hungriest Rapper in Chicago” and performing as the opening act for Chicago’s own R. Kelly at the 12 Play Exclusive All White Affair, with Jive Records artiste, John Blu.

Rooby Man is currently preparing for his first trip to Jamaica in April 11-17th, 2012, hot on the campaign trail for his latest sexy single entitled “Punishment”, currently available on iTunes.  When asked how he felt about his IRAWMA nomination he stated:

“Wow! When I heard the news I was speechless. Growing up in Haiti watching these icons on TV, folks like Beenie Man, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Shabba Ranks, Ziggy Marley, Lady Saw and much more… Now I will be able to walk on the same red carpet with them, be in the same VIP, shake their hands and talk to them. It’s amazing… I’ve arrived!”

The 31st IRAWMA is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 5th, 2012. It will be dedicated to Jamaica’s 50th Year of Independence in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the International Festival of Life (IFOL), which runs July 4-8, 2012 in Washington Park, Chicago, Illinois, walking distance from President Barack Obama’s home.

04-05

The College of Agriculture, Science and Education Student's Council in Association with RasTakura Presents:

04-05

Largest Reggae Film Program That Ever Been Shown in Europe + 33 More Confirmed acts

One Love Festival

10th – 12th August 2012

The UK’s NO1 Reggae / Dub Festival

Hop Farm – Paddock Woods – TN12 6PY

www.onelovefestival.co.uk

We are pleased to confirm The Largest Reggae Film Program ever seen in Europe + 33 new acts and the second phase of the advanced sales for One Love Festival 2012 has just started. One weekend ticket for the whole festival costs just £100 .

33 New acts just confirmed on the 2012 line‐up:

Dub Syndicate, Krafty Kuts, Hatcha, Freestylers, Dub Pistols soundsystem, Mungos Hi fi, Conscious Sounds featuring King General, Donn Letts, Bomb Strikes soundsystem feat Moquee & Pimpsoul, Stylo G, Urban Knights, Zed Bias, Killsonic aka chasing Shadows, Eddie K, Fonti and Bush (Formally Heartless Crew), Chris Coco, Mc Sir Real, By The Rivers, Connie & Di Man Dem, Intensified, Phoenix City All‐Stars, Rebelation, Buster

Shuffle, Baby Boom, Skorcha and Pablo, Over Proof Sound System, Jack Curtis and Red eye band, DJ G and Futureman, University of Dub, Bloco Fogo, Troy Ellis,  Fenomenoshow Dub Syndicate is a dub band, formed by Adrian Sherwood and a collaboration with Style Scott, former ace drummer with the Roots Radics and Creation Rebel. Dub Syndicate initially evolved out of Creation Rebel and had a classic dub sound until the third album, Tunes From The Missing Channel (1985), where Dub Syndicate gave birth to a highly experimental more technological dub sound. Dub Syndicate's new sound centered around the interaction of Scott, Sherwood, and members of Tackhead, Skip McDonald, Keith LeBlanc, recently Dub Syndicate has worked with Dancehall artists such as Luciano, Capleton, and Jr. Reid is just about

to release a new album.

Krafty Kuts, is without doubt one of the world’s greatest DJs. Lauded in the UK, worshipped in Australia, acclaimed in America, where ever he plays he is guaranteed to cause a commotion with his riotous skills. So far in a glittering career he has gained dance music’s top accolades including Best International DJ at the Australian Dance Music Awards, Breakspoll’s Face of Breaks 2003 and Best Breaks DJ at the M8 Ibiza awards 2006, in only his first year as a resident on the white isle. A stunning haul at Breakspoll 2007 saw him claiming Best Album for his debut long player ‘Freakshow’, Best DJ for a record third consecutive year and to cap it off, the richly deserved Outstanding Contribution to Breakbeat award that acknowledged his long journey to the acme of club culture.

Hatcha ‐ no one DJ or indeed producer can claim sole credit for dubstep. But when the history of the genre gets told, no DJ has ever had, or perhaps ever will again have so much influence over the course of the genre as Hatcha. It’ no overstatement to say the entire genre bares his stamp. Throughout the decade Hatcha’ sets, first on south London pirates then Rinse FM and now Kiss 100, went from strength to strength. His

headline slots at Forward>> forged the genre into the form we now know it in. The destiny of an entire scene lay in his hands, every time he played. Since those times Hatcha has gone on to hold down his flagship Kiss 100 show alongside long time MC, Crazy D.

For full Artist Details http://www.onelovefestival.co.uk/line‐up/

04-05

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Vybrant :: Joy In Abundance

Vybrant is the word for this track not just the artist!! Very vibrant music with a happy feel & strong message. It’s a track you can easily immerse yourself in’. Jaz McKenzie (Writer and Journalist).

This new track is entitled, ‘Joy In Abundance’ and it is the 1^st single release off the label’s latest effort, the Final Chapter Riddim. JahLight Records CEO, Akeunde Pemberton said ‘it was a pleasure working with Vybrant and his management team on this track. He is an individual with a lot of charisma, versatility and lyrical ability. After listening to a few of his songs, we at JahLight Records were enthused to work with such an individual. We are on the verge of getting Trinidad and the world more familiar with this talent as we prepare to launch this track worldwide. We at JahLight Records are sure that Vybrant will make a most valuable impact on the Reggae Music Industry’.  Be sure to look out for this track on airwaves worldwide. It will be released digitally worldwide on April 3, 2012. JahLight Records, Vybrant and his management team thank you for all your support.

VYBRANT - JOY IN ABUNDANCE

http://www.mediafire.com/?r7vx6u6b5xmup9e

PROMO VIDEO

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

Contact for Booking, Dubs, etc

Major Links Ent:

tefflon37@yahoo.com

04-05