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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
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17th Annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest |
Save the Dates of: July 27, 28 & 29, 2012
Monterey Bay ReggaeFest 2012
MONTEREY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Monterey, California 93940
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
APRIL 1-15, 2012
BUY-ONE TICKET, GET-ONE FREE*
ONLINE ONLY!
www.MBAYREGGAEFEST.net
SPECIAL ENDS APRIL 15 AT 12 MIDNIGHT
 THIS SPECIAL IS THE BEST DEAL OF THE YEAR. THE MONTEREY BAY REGGAEFEST IS DOING ITS PART TO EASE ANY BURDEN DUE TO THE ECONOMY BY OFFERING AN EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. YOU COULD BUY-ONE TICKET AND GET-ONE FREE. THE SPECIAL STARTS APRIL 1 AND ENDS APRIL 15. ALTHOUGH THE LINE-UP ISN’T COMPLETE (AS OF TODAY), MONTEREY BAY REGGAEFEST ALWAYS OFFERS AN AMAZING SHOW. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS SAVINGS.
 3 Exciting Days of Reggae Over 25 Bands on 3 Stages
The Monterey Bay Reggaefest is preparing for a year of excitement, as in the past 16 years. Once again, we are continuing our tradition of fun-filled weekend, July 27-29, 2012. The festival brings people together from all backgrounds, young and old, far and near. Everyone is welcome to hear and move to the rhythmic tones of Reggae music. Come together to rejoice for peace and goodwill at Monterey’s premiere festival.
Family fun is the key focus of the Monterey Bay Reggaefest. Have your kids enjoy the play area and fun activities. Also, shop at the many selections of arts and craft booths. Fill your appetite with delicious food and beverages from the many cultures. Participate in the interview of the headline artists. Lay back on the grass of the Monterey County Fairground and enjoy the wonderful reggae music.
 NEW THIS YEAR!
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Captain Morgan’s Rum Tasting on Friday, July 27 in the Turf Club. Come and taste the exotic flavors of Captain Morgan’s Rum.
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Green Pedal Couriers is offering FREE bike valet parking. Ride your bike to the Festival and lock it in a secure, monitored area.
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Cabrio Mobile transportation being offered from downtown Monterey to festival. This sustainable, human-powered transit mode can get you to the festival. Don’t worry about parking and parking fee … use Cabrio Mobile this year.
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“Fan Participation” in Artists Interviews. Sit in on twhe interview with the headliners of the festival. Find out what is new and plans for the future. Check out the interview schedule in the program of the 9 artists to be interview.
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We are requesting “Two (2) can goods for entry.” To enter the festival all participants are requested to have two (2) can goods per ticket. All collected cans will be donated to Monterey County Shelters and families in need.
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No in-and-out privileges (except 3-day ticket-holders). Prepare today to stay all day on the grounds and enjoy the music and activities.
 LINE-UP (as of April 1, 2012)
MAXI PRIEST YELLOW MAN
LLOYD BROWN MIGHTY DIAMONDS
ONE-A-CHORD ZHEN
Where to purchase tickets:
Tickets on Sale April 1 (Early Bird Special, Buy-One and Get-One Free):
Website: www.mbayreggaefest.net
Early Bird Special Prices (online only): 3-day $110, Friday $35, Saturday $45, Sunday $45.
Tickets after April 16:
Website: www.mbayreggaefest.net
Ticket hotline: (831) 394-6534
Ticket Outlets: check online for the locations
Advance Tickets Prices (after April 15): 3-day $90, Friday $30, Saturday $39, Sunday $39
Days of Show Prices: 3-day $110, Friday $35, Saturday $49, Sunday $49.
Kids tickets available only at the box office the days of show for $15 (age 9-14). Age may need to be verified, bring student ID.
For more information, contact us at:
Monterey Bay Reggaefest (831) 394-6534
website: www.mbayreggaefest.net
Media Contact: Tanya Moore (831) 383-3837
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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.
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Brina’s Long Awaited Debut Album
‘Under One Sun’ is Finally Released! |
Direct links for purchasing the album are on Brina’s website: www.brinasings.com
 Available as a CD by Mail order from: www.brina.bandcamp.com - This also includes free digital download. And from http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/brina As a digital download from: Bandcamp at : www.brina.bandcamp.com iTunes, at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/under-one-sun/id516464724 And all major digital music download websites. (Bandcamp has high quality audio download files)
Brina is a new voice of World Roots Reggae Music from Jamaica, an artiste steeped in the sounds and rhythms of her Jamaican culture. Under One Sun features Jamaican legends Toots Hibbert (of Toots and the Maytals) guest vocals, and Sly Dunbar (of Sly and Robbie) on Drums. The album credits read like a who’s who of some of Jamaica’s finest musicians, the quality of the songs and music, combined with Brina’s talent and sincerity drew many great musicians, eager to be part of this album.
 Under One Sun truly represents the talent and creativity that exists in Jamaica. Descended from The Maroons, Brina’s deep connection with drums and African music is as natural as her vocal expressions of freedom and justice. Her desire is to fuse together elements of her rich cultural and musical heritage using Reggae, Nyabinghi and other musical styles from the African diaspora; singing of justice, equality, liberation, oneness and love. Brina's songs bring a positive healing message to the world.
 Recording and production began in 2009, in the small Tribal Global Studio - built using driftwood from the Caribbean - in the mountains above Kingston. Live drums and bass were tracked at Bob Marley’s world famous Tuff Gong studio, drums with Sly Dunbar at Anchor Studios and Grafton Studio for the live horn sessions. Memorable vocal sessions were recorded in Jamaica’s mystical Blue Mountains. Some drum and guitar sessions were recorded in Columbia and California via internet, lending a truly global dimension to the project. Between hurricanes, tropical storms and loud street sound systems the rest of the album was tracked at Tribal Global Studio. Recording was completed in the summer of 2010, final mixing and mastering completed in 2011.
 With Brina’s incredible and powerful voice and songs backed up by a stellar line up of musicians, Brina's iconic debut album will delight lovers of music and reggae worldwide. This album will take you on a musical journey, with the classic sounds of; Roots Rock Reggae, rocked up Nyabinghi, classic One Drop Riddims, acoustic Nyabinghi drumming and chanting with a rural Jamaican gospel style, Funky Pop, Dub, African, Latin and Brazilian grooves. Like many classic Jamaican albums embraced by fans of myriad musical genres, this album embraces all the diverse musical influences mentioned, while effortlessly staying firmly rooted in the Reggae tradition.
Brina believes that music is a universal language crossing all borders, a powerful force that will help bring about the dream - the oneness of humanity - to millions of people around the globe. Under One Sun will keep Roots Reggae Music with a spiritual message on the world map. The release of this incredible album allows Brina to share her music with the world and should not be missed.
For more information, Bookings, EPK & interviews, please contact Kieran C Murray at : Email: brina@brinasings.com Telephone: (UK) +44 7584 519570 Free download of song from Under One Sun available at : www.brinastunes.com
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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
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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
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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
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o7Eo3m4Zhw see video- Times So Hard
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Jamaica Songstress Tanice Morrison on the Rise |
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Inner Circle and Ali Campbell performing in Colombia, The Reggae Wave at Lake Worth Reggae Fest, Free CD Download |
Inner Circle closed out the 2 day Lake Worth Reggae Festival concert hosted by Lance-O with food, drinks, fun and reggae! The first day's festivities included performances by The Reggae Wave bands Spred The Dub, 4th Dimension, Mixed Culture and Jahfe. The second day of the festival included more Reggae Wave bands Roots Shakedown and The Resolvers with international reggae super stars Inner Circle closing out the Lake Worth Reggae Festival.
Click to View Video
Inner Circle will be heading to Medellin, Colombia on May 5th for the Reggae Live Fest. This summer Inner Circle will be hitting the road again headed to the UK, Austria, St. Barts, Germany, Prague, Netherlands, Switzerland and Central Park in New York City. To book Inner Circle contact innercirclemp3@gmail.com or log on to http://www.innercircle-reggae.com.
Free Download Click Below: Inner Circle Presents The Reggae Wave CD
Follow Inner Circle on Twitter @BadBoysofReggae and http://www.facebook.com/innercirclefanpage
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Austin Reggae Festival April 20-22 - TEXAS, USA!!!!! |
2012 Austin Reggae Festival April 20-22,
2012 Auditorium Shores, Austin, Texas
www.austinreggaefest.com
Headliners: Collie Buddz, Rootz Underground, Tidal waves
hotline: 512-684-2547
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The Word is Love:
Jamaica’s Michael Manley (Documentary Film) |
 “The Word is Love: Jamaica’s Michael Manley” is the first comprehensive documentary on the Life of Jamaica’s fourth Prime Minister Michael Manley, from his birth to his struggles to lead Jamaica out of its colonial past to his death and legacy. The documentary itself is a testament to Manley’s commitment to Self-Reliance; directed, filmed and edited by Richard Audley Vaughan who used his own funds to complete the documentary as he took matters into his own hands and fulfilled a dream of his. Interview subjects include Michael’s children Rachel and Joseph; wives Beverley and Glynne and many more who knew Michael both professionally and personally. The documentary is now available online check www.manleydoc.com for e-store links.
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Editor's Field Trip : Junior Toots in Nevada City! |
Yvonne Varner - Editor Reggae Festival eGuide
Junior Toots had the house in the palm of his hand!!!
Junior Toots is pleasant, cordial and extremely polite! This young man puts on a great show! He surrounds himself with peaceloving folk who appreciate his spirit and goals. My husband and I had a lovely time listening to his music and watching the aura of the room glow and grow. I haven't been to a reggae show for some time and this was my husband's first Reggae music exposure. My husband is hooked!!! So glad that Junior Toots' people were so receptive to us showing up. We now have a newfound, re-born love of Reggae. Even though he was feeling under the weather - Junior Toots still delivered. Had he not mentioned that he was ill - I don't think anyone would have noticed. He put so much energy and heart into each song as he promoted his new cd, "A Little Bit of Love". Can't wait to see him again in concert when he's up and well for it! We have his full calendar down below in our tour dates section - go see Junior Toots!
Click image to preview & purchase "A Little Bit of Love"
Official Website: www.JuniorToots.com
Link to iTunes for new album:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-little-bit-of-love/id498751940
www.YouTube.com/juniortoots
www.facebook.com/juniortoots
www.twitter.com/juniortoots
Junior Toots with Chad & Yvonne Varner
I was not surprised to find the Reggae Festival Guide already there on a few tables. We even got a photo of Junior Toots holding it! I was talking to the guests about the magazine and they all agreed on the quality and helpfulness that the guide provides. I was not, however, surprised at how many people in attendance there receive the eGuide newsletter! Shout out to the eGuide fans!!! Hope to meet more of you on the road to musical happyness (spelled that way on purpose!)
Want me to come to one of your shows when you're in Nevada County, California? Click on my name at the top of this article and send me a message on FaceBook!
Thanks for reading! One love!
Yvonne
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REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE PRINT MAGAZINE -
our 18th annual comes out in May.
Don't miss this once-a-year marketing opportunity for
your festival, music, band, label, service, or product in the
WORLD'S OLDEST AND LARGEST REGGAE MAGAZINE.
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Reggae Radio Page in the Reggae Festival Guide Magazine
To: Station Manager or Reggae Deejay
(Internet Stations, TV Stations and Webcasts Welcome too!)
Greetings!
The Annual Reggae Festival Guide will once again feature a special section that has listings of radio stations and Internet radio stations that feature reggae; also television programming.
COST OF LISTING - ONLY $65!
Plus you get a free website listing as well as a magazine mailed to you!
The purposes of this Reggae Radio Page compilation are many:
• Record companies can send you product for airplay
• Bands can send demos
• Promoters can contact DJs about upcoming events
• Fans can tune in to your show
If you would like to be included in our radio listings, click on the link below, complete the order form as directed and submit payment:
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Deadline for the submission of your order with payment is April 15, 2012.
Please contact us with any further questions at
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Thank you!
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Junior Toots :: A Little Bit of Love |
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 Following in the tradition of his father, Jamaican born Junior Toots, son of Toots Hibbert of the Toots and the Maytals, released his nationally distributed album, A Little Bit of Love in March. Incorporating Roots-Reggae, Ska, Dancehall, and up tempo beats, Junior Toots coined his sound "original roots."
In keeping with the Reggae tradition, A Little Bit of Love is conscious both lyrically & sonically. Take the track "Puss and Dog" an up-tempo Ska track that talks about staying skillful as a cat, so "you do not end up in the dog house," quips Junior. "If trouble comes your way, sometimes you have to turn away to preserve the peace."
On "Physically Spiritually", Junior sings about the interconnectedness of all humans, no matter what race, color, creed, or religious denomination. "We need to encourage each other to do well and to stay healthy, mentally, physically, and spiritually," explains Junior Toots.
A lot of artists throw around the word conscious, but Junior takes the word seriously. "When I say conscious music, I mean my lyrics are aware of the needs of everyone: The need to be connected to nature & to other cultures besides your own. I hope my music encourages people to put away their egos & make intentions to heal, to love, and to care. Conscious means to come together".
A Little Bit of Love can be previewed & purchased on iTunes and from Junior Toots' official website: www.JuniorToots.com
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Keera Rootz :: Sweet Rub a Dub |
 HIGH PRIEST Records would like to formally present to you KEERA ROOTZ’ EP – Sweet Rub A Dub. Experience just less than 20 minutes of the songstress who made waves with her first single ‘Sweet Rub A Dub’ – title track for the EP.
Keera Rootz born Keera Williams, hails from the parish of St. Catherine in Jamaica and possesses a golden voice. Her music addresses issues such as love, struggle and spirituality. She does not believe in the hype and fanfare but rather in the solid foundation of truths and rights, as this EP so aptly captures.
Keera Rootz’ musical tastes include the works of greats such as Marcia Griffiths, Deniece Williams, Chante’ Moore and Luciano; and she looks forward to adding to this rich musical heritage, her own fresh new sound and melody-filled messages. Keera Rootz was born Keera Williams in St. Catherine Jamaica. Though she has always loved music, she has been a fan more than she as been an artist. Her first time in front of an audience was in Dec 2008 when she performed at an office party, sharing the stage with LUST. She was rewarded with resounding applause and was subsequently bitten by the performance bug.
The album is for free and can downloaded from the merchandise section of the High Priest Records website, the address -http://highpriestrecords.weebly.com/merchandise.html
Or the album can be downloaded directly from the following link - http://www.mediafire.com/?5cioo9lq78d4215
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JUNIOR TOOTS and The Fyah Squad Band (CA Shows)
04/16/12 - Santa Rosa ~ Last Day Saloon
04/20/12 - Willits ~ Brooktrails Lodge (track show)
04/22/12 - Redway ~ Mateel Community Center (Dedicated to the Medicated Festival)
05/05/12 - Berkeley ~ Ashkenaz (track show)
05/18/12 - Martinez ~ Armando's
07/14/12 - Legget ~ Tan Oak Park (Dance for Freedom Festival - Benefit) 07/21/12 - Benbow Lake Recreation Area ~ Reggae on the River Festival
08/06/12 - EAST COAST TOUR begins
.....more dates coming soon. For Additional info, please visit www.JuniorToots.com
Steel Pulse
04/12/12 Thu House of Blues West Hollywood, CA
04/13/12 Fri Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
04/19/12 Thu House of Blues N. Myrtle Beach, SC
04/20/12 Fri House of Blues Orlando, FL
04/21/12 Sat Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL
04/22/12 Sun Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FL
04/25/12 Wed Freebird Live Jacksonville Beach, FL
04/26/12 Thu Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, FL
04/27/12 Fri New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, LA
04/28/12 Sat La Zona Rosa Austin, TX
04/29/12 Sun Sam Houston Race Park Houston, TX
06/02/12 Sat 5th Street Beach Stage Virginia Beach, VA
Inna Vision
04-14 @ THREE'S MAUI, HI. W/ THE KICKS
04-20 @ BIG I 420 FEST HILO, HI.
04-21 @ BIG 1 KONA, HI.
04-27 @ DIAMONDS MAUI, HI. W/ SOL SEED
05-12 @ CASANOVA MAUI, HI. W/ JAH REZ.
05-25 @ PADDLERS INN MOLOKAI, HI. W/ KOHOMUA
06-09 @ CHARLEYS MAUI, HI.
King Hopeton Tour Dates
April 20 2012 - City of Trees Music Fest - Rio Ramaza Marina - 10000 Garden Highway , Sacramento CA June 29 -
July 1 2012 - Concow Wild Mountain Faire - Lake Concow Faire Grounds - Ca
July 13 - 16 2012 - THE COGNITIVE AWAKENING FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER - Paradise CA
LOUIE CULTURE FOUNDATION FROM BIRTH TOUR
THURSDAY APRIL 19th OPEN
FRIDAY APRIL 20th ROCKIT ROOM SAN, FRANCISCO, CA
SATURDAY APRIL 21st BOOMERS BAR LAYTONVILLE, CA
SUNDAY APRIL 22nd SHATTUCK DOWNLOW, BERKELEY, CA
MONDAY APRIL 23rd HOPMONK SEBASTAPOL, CA
TUESDAY APRIL 24th OPEN
WEDNESDAY APRIL 25th OPEN
THURSDAY APRIL 26th OPEN
FRIDAY APRIL 27tH SEATTLE WASHINGTON
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH COOPERS, NEVADA CITY, CA
SouLifted & Heart Life and Soul
4/20 @ Haven Underground in Nevada City, CA *420 BASH 18+
4/21 @ "CITY OF TREES REGGAE MUSIC FESTIVAL" in Sacramento, CA w/ PRESSURE, Dread Daze & many more! All Ages Festival! www.cityoftreesmusicfestival.info
4/22 @ "BIG STIKY MUSIC FESTIVAL- DEDICATED TO THE MEDICATED!!" in Redway, CA at Mateel Hall w/ Prezident Brown, Junior Toots, Mystic Roots & more! All Ages Festival!
4/23@ Cooper's - Nevada City,CA w/Pressure Buss Pipe,Soulmedic & more!21+
5/12 @ Cooper’s in Nevada City, CA w/ Scarub of Living Legends, Auburn Hip Hop Congress & more! 21+
5/2 @ "REGGAE IN THE HILLS" in Calaveras County w/ Yellowman, Bushman, Pato Banton & many more! All Ages music & camping festival! www.reggaeinthehills.com
More dates TBA soon! Check out www.soulifted.com for more info... 1Love
SOJA UNITY TOUR with 311 and Slightly Stoopid
07/27 PHILADELPHIA, PA Festival Pier at Penns Landing
08/02 HOLMDEL, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
08/03 WANTAGH, NY Jones Beach Amphitheatre
08/04 BOSTON, MA Comcast Center
08/18 KANSAS CITY, MO Summerdaze Festival at Sandstone Amphitheatre 08/19 MORRISON, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
08/22 SALT LAKE CITY, UT USANA Amphitheatre
08/24 IRVINE, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
08/25 CHULA VISTA, CA Cricket Amphitheatre
08/28 MESA, AZ Mesa Amphitheatre
08/29 SANTA BARBARA, CA Santa Barbara Bowl
08/31 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
Questions?: tix@musictoday.com
Prezident Brown & Rivah Jordan
04/13- The Last Day Saloon Santa Rosa, Ca- http://www.lastdaysaloon.com/
04/20- 420 Festival!! La Casa Sorrento Salinas, Ca- http://www.casasorrento.com/
04/21- Bolinas Community Center Bolinas, Ca- http://www.bocenter.org/
04/22- Mateel Community Center Redway, Ca- http://www.mateel.org/
Andrew Diamond & The Zambian 7
Alliance Française, Plot 22725 Alick Nkhata Avenue,Lusaka, Zambia
+260-211-253-467 www.aflusaka.org
K45,000 for members K50,000 for non-members
Saturday, April 14th 2012, Doors: 7pm show: 8pm
Rootz Underground West Coast Tour
4/6 Mateel Community Center - Redway, Ca.
APRIL 7 THE WOW HALL EUGENE, OR
APRIL 8 MT TABOR THEATER PORTLAND, OR
APRIL 10 NECTAR LOUNGE SEATTLE, WA
APRIL 12 THE VENUE VANCOUVER, BC (CANADA)
APRIL 13 THE QUEEN'S NANAIMO, BC (CANADA)
APRIL 14 LEGION HALL TOFINO, BC (CANADA)
APRIL 15 WILD BUFFALO BELLINGHAM, WA
APRIL 20 HOPMONK TAVERN SEBASTOPOL, CA
APRIL 22 AUSTIN REGGAE FESTIVAL AUSTIN, TX
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Synthia Schloss is born. |
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Patrick "Acka T", producer of STARTONE label, is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
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Singer Pinchers (Delroy Thompson) is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
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Snow's album "12 Inches of Snow" [East West] is certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). |
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“It is never about how good your voice is; it is only about feeling the urge to sing, and then having the courage to do it with the voice you are given.”
-- Katie in ‘True to Form’ by Elizabeth Berg |
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By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
APR 13 - 19, 2012
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 8 A Yah Suh Nice – Potential Kid – Natural Enterprise (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 14 Do Sumn – Konshens – Subkonshus Music (2wks@#1) D-1
03 4 16 Drop It (Like U Doin It) – Cham – Copper Shot Music U-1
04 3 22 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records (2wks@#1) D-1
05 6 7 Bruk It Down – Mr Vegas – Q-45/MV Music U-1
06 5 17 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records (3wks@#1) (pp#5) D-1
07 8 8 Gal A Bubble – Konshens – Subkonshus Music U-1
08 7 15 World Boss (Why Pree) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-1
09 9 19 Wine – Cham – Cash Flow (2wks@#1) NM
10 10 10 Tax Inna My World – Khago – Seanizzle Records NM
11 12 18 Clean – Popcaan – TJ Records (2wks@#1) U-1
12 14 21 Set Up Shop – Damian “Jnr Gong Marley” – Ghetto Youth International (2wks@#1) U-2
13 11 18 School Fee - Darrio – Subkonshus Music (pp#5) D-2
14 15 4 Gal Settings – Elephant Man – Di Genius Records U-1
15 13 17 Shut Up – Bounty Killer – Starkutt Records (pp#3) D-2
16 18 4 Tek Tha Lead – Masicka – Markus Records U-2
17 17 16 Dash Out – Tifa – JA Production (pp#11) NM
18 20 4 Never Give Up – Jahmiel – Young Vibez Production U-2
19 22 3 Cyaa Hold Me Again – Mavado – Di Genius U-3
20 19 20 Can”t Tickle Me – Busy Signal – First Name Music (pp#7) D-1
21 16 9 Survivor – Mavado feat. Akon – We The Best Music Group (pp#16) D-5
22 24 2 Party Me Say – Vybz Kartel – Fresh Ear U-2
23 21 15 Galis Anthem – Specialist – Downsound Records (pp#13) D-2
24 23 25 Only Man She Want – Popcaan – Sounique Records (1wk@#1) D-1
25 25 23 Convertible – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Good Good (pp#2) NM
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 22 Tonight Is The Night – Sophia Brown – Music Mecka Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 21 Fill My Cup – Don Dexx – Di Next Generation Production (2wks@#1) D-1
03 3 20 Silver Words – Robert Minott feat. Kirk Kbz – World Beat Music Group NM
04 4 26 Take U There – Hefla Nyah – 619 Entertainment (2wks@#1) NM
05 5 14 Judgement Day – Raging Fyah – Raging Fyah Productions NM
06 7 9 I Wanna Be The One – Bonafide feat. Etana – AMIBUG Group U-1
07 9 11 Nah Give Up – Jimmy Reid – Black Tiger Music U-2
08 11 6 Affairs of the Heart – Damion “Jnr Gong” Marley – Ghetto Youth International U-3
09 10 13 They Told Me – King Asar – W.S.P./Kill-A-Snake U-1
10 6 22 Ah Nuh Me – Ryan Oneil – Raw Moon Productions (pp#4) D-4
11 13 8 Money Right – Sharp – B.B.K. Entertainment U-2
12 12 11 Help Someone – Rippa Jackson – Hot Head Kulcha NM
13 8 24 Baby Come To Me – Lenya Wilks – ZX5 Records (2wks@#1) D-5
14 14 26 Overload – I-Tahweh – Tap Nat Muzik (2wks@#1) NM
15 18 7 Rescue Me – Steve Tulloch – B-Crisas Record Production U-3
16 19 6 Just Gwaan – Tony Roy – Whylas Records U-3
17 17 8 Loving Her Was Easier – Noddy Virtue – Reflection Music NM
18 20 5 Pray for me Mama – Don Christopher feat. Bertus – Gosh Productions U-2
19 21 5 24/7 – Eljai – Jah Mix Entertainment U-2
20 23 3 Good Old Days – Gentleman feat. Sugar Minott – VP Records U-3
21 24 2 Been There – Junior Kelly – Bigbomb Entertainment U-3
22 16 23 Collide – Singing Melody – Shem Music (2wks@#1) D-6
23 15 19 Late – Assassin aka Agent Sasco – Di Genius (pp#7) D-8
24 25 2 Someone Like You – Wayne Daniel – Fiasco Productions U-1
25 - New Help Us – Cat Eyes – Mad Storm Production
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 11 Wild & Free – Ziggy Marley – Tuff Gong (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 13 The Invitation – C-Sharp Band – C-Sharp Music (2wks@#1) NM
03 4 7 They Call Me Mr Melody – Singing Melody – Shem Music/VP Records U-1
04 5 4 Diversity – Gentleman – VP Records U-1
05 3 12 Summer in Kingston – Shaggy – Ranch/Big Yard Music D-2
06 8 3 Mental Maintenance – Konshens – Subkonshus/VP Records U-2
07 6 17 Strictly The Best #45 – Various Artistes – VP Records (2wks@#1) D-1
08 7 17 The Hit List Vol. 3 – Various Artistes – Tads Int’l Records (3wks@#1) D-1
09 - New Sweet Jamaica – Mr Vegas – MV Music
10 9 20 Break Loose – Prophecy – Jah Alone Inc. (2wks@#1) D-1
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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, RE – Re-entry 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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