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Reggae in The Park
Philly's Premiere Summer Reggae Festival |
Philadelphia, PA, - The much-anticipated Philly's Premiere Summer Reggae Festival was announced today and brings together a group of legendary reggae artists featuring headliners Jimmy Cliff and Beres Hammond. Scheduled for Sunday, June 10th at The Mann, the festival brings the Delaware Valley community together for an all-day family fun-filled event at the onset of the summer season.
"Reggae in The Park", appropriately named for its location in the heart of Fairmount Park, features two stages of music, DJ/Soundsystem (a live DJ set area at the top of the hill where the best of the local reggae DJ's will be spinning all day), arts and craft vendors, Global and Caribbean Food Village and much more. The main stage will feature reggae icons, Jimmy Cliff, Beres Hammond and Luciano along with U.S. based roots rock reggae bands such as Trevor Hall.
"We are very excited to finally make this festival a reality. This is an event for the entire family", stated co-promoter Jamaican Dave. "It is so fitting that Philly's Premiere Reggae Festival is being launched as Jamaica celebrates its 50th Anniversary".
Headliners - Main Stage
The Honourable Jimmy Cliff, the only living musician honored with Jamaica's Order of Merit and a 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, with a legacy stretching back nearly 50 years headlines the event. Cliff still stands as one of the prime movers and continuing shapers of modern music. He remains a forceful voice of power and conscience, creating new music as vital and vibrant as ever.
Over the course of a 30 year career, Beres Hammond has poured his smoky-sweet voice, an instrument of subtlety and power reminiscent of an Otis Redding or a Teddy Prendergast, over every kind of riddim track. Beres sophisticated musical taste is well suited to translate easily across cultural divides, yet the international reggae massive has remained his most loyal fan base.
Luciano emerged as one of the most important reggae singers in decades and the greatest hope for roots reggae's survival in the digital dancehall era. Since 1995, his music has been consistently praised for imparting sentiments of spiritual salvation, Rastafarian edification and African repatriation. These positive lyrical themes have justifiably earned him the title of "The Messenger".
U.S.based roots, rock, reggae bands, The Movement and Trevor Hall round out the talent on the main stage. The Plaza Stage and the DJ/Soundsystem will host the best of the areas local reggae bands and disc jockeys respectively. Festival doors open at 12:30pm, show at 1:30pm.
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, TicketPhiladelphia.org, 215-893-1999 or The Mann Box Office.
Event URL: http://manncenter.org/events/reggae-park
06-07
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Respect Jamaica 50 Festival
25 July to 6 August at London’s indigO2 at The O2 |
This summer, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jamaican Independence, The O2 in London will be transformed into a Caribbean oasis as over 50 artists take to the stage as part of Respect Jamaica 50.
The two week extravaganza, from July 25 to August 6 will include a multitude of legendary Jamaican singers, DJs, writers, comedians, actors and poets showcasing the cultural depth and diversity of this esteemed nation.
The line-up includes:
Damian Marley Toots & The Maytals Mighty Diamonds Leroy Heptones Sibbles Tarrus Riley John Holt Morgan Heritage Lee Scratch Perry Jah Shaka Sound System Shaggy Bob Andy Freddie McGregor Maxi Priest Plus many more!
For more info and tickets visitwww.respectjamaica50.co.uk
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Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival |
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International Reggae Stars Mighty Diamonds Make Billboard Top 20/ Will Tour Africa, Europe and the US This Summer |
San Francisco, —Jamaica’s premiere singing group, the Mighty Diamonds, recently made international news when their universal reggae anthem, “Pass the Kutchie,” appeared Billboard.com;s, “20 Smokin’ Songs About Weed” list.
The “Top 20” list was compiled by Billboard.com in honor of April 20, (4/20 Day), an annual celebration of cannabis culture. The Mighty Diamonds share the distinction of being on Billboard.com’s with the likes of Peter Tosh, Bob Dylan, Black Sabbath and Rick James.
“The Mighty Diamonds' 1982 classic was loved by many in Jamaica, but exploded in the U.K. and U.S. when Musical Youth covered it as “Pass the Dutchie,” Billboard.com writes.” “Musical Youth interchanged pots, substituting the "kutchie" with a cooking utensil.”
Co-written by Leroy Sibbles and Jackie Mittoo, “Pass the Kutchie," one of the Mighty Diamonds’ most beloved songs, has been sampled by everyone from Lauryn Hill to Michael Franti to Wyclef Jean.
This month, the Mighty Diamonds, in partnership with Ujama Productions, announced their summer 2012 world tour, which will kick off in Lagos, Nigeria July 5.
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The 3rd Annual Conscious Culture Festival Tonasket, Washington |
Clinton Fearon, Laura Love, Wassabi Collective, Soul Union, Adrian Xavier Band, Sick Donkey Records Showcase (featuring Essential I, Jahson Ites, DJ Sticky) Dub Lounge International, Aima Moses, Mista Chatman, Blessed Coast, Zions Gate and more!
Tickets $55 at the gate $50 in advance, includes camping 2 stages, DJ Dome, free workshops, speakers, kids area www.consciousculturefestival.com
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Woodbury Ski Area's 40th Annual Reggae Fest
June 23rd and 24th 2011 |
Gates open at 9:00AM each day live music starts at 11:00AM
Bring your blankets and coolers and come out to Woodbury Ski Area's 40th Annual Reggae Festival! Live music, food vendors, arts/crafts vendors, summer tubing, Zorbing, creek side swimming.
 King Yellowman
Yellowman, or as some call him King Yellowman has been at the forefront of reggae music since the early 1980s. Known for his smooth rhythm, controversial lyrics and extraordinary stage presence his shows are ones never to be forgotten. Being at the top of Reggae was no easy task for King Yellowman. King Yellowman has solidified himself as one the of best Reggae artists of all time.
 Six60
An upcoming band out of New Zealand has already been making waves in the music industry. After their self titled album debuted at #1 on the NZ music charts they have been quickly rising through the music world. Known for their dynamic blend of soul and rock, Six60 is sure to prove to everyone that their music is unique and unlike any other.
 The Melodians
The Melodians started perfecting reggae in the early 60s and 70s in Kingston Jamaica. With hits such as "Rivers of Babylon" and "Sweet Sensation" they have stapled themselves as the fore fathers of Reggae music. Still going strong to this day, working on a new album, The Melodians like a fine wine get better with age.
 New Kingston
is a young instrumental group that consists of three brothers. Tahir slim, Courtney, and Stephen Suki fuse their reggae sound with pop, jazz and R&B music to create a new reggae crossover sound.
Newly Added
Taj Weekes & Adowa – Toussaint-Jahmeekye- Rocky & The Pressers – Eric Smith & The Mighty Roots – Sym – Kronic Band – Toto Bien and MORE!!!
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Dub Nation Long Awaited Record Release |
Reggae aficionados will travel with delight on the new trail blazed by Dub Nation’s long-awaited third album, Rising Force for Change. Producer, bassist and Dub Nation mainstay Frank "Fantom” Caruso has set forth on an innovative path mixing elements of soul, jazz, hip-hop, rock and even big band, with traditional roots reggae rhythms. Caruso’s time with Motown legends The Temptations resulted in joining forces with Spinners and Temptations’ leading voice GC Cameron and Guadeloupe native Tatiana Miath, a world-class female vocal talent heralded in Europe and the Caribbean.
 GC’s 1970s Motown hits It’s a Shame and It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday are re-created in a fresh and powerful style coined “Reggae-Soul,” and are lovingly ornamented with Tatiana’s sweet harmonies and a veritable orchestra of master musicians including many San Francisco Bay area Dub Nation veterans such as original lead vocalist Paul “Fish” Dawson,who provides a colorful accent to the vocal trio. Rising Force for Change never relents from its inspirational prelude to the tasty dub mix conclusion: a judicious blend of rock, soul and reggae.
Dub Nation returns to Festival stages this summer supporting the release of its long-awaited album Rising Force for Change, and renews its musical vows after a lengthy hiatus.
http://www.nationrizn.com/
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Reggae at The Lake is Coming to North Lake Tahoe!!! |
REGGAE AT THE LAKE -- CAL-NEVA RESORT FRIDAY, JULY 13 WITH The “TOSH Meets MARLEY”© TOUR AND NUKULEE DUBE
Renegade Productions presents the annual Reggae at the Lake on Friday, July 13 featuring TOSH MEETS MARLEY Tour (featuring original members of Peter Tosh Band and Bob Marley's Wailers) and NKULEE DUBE (daughter of South African Reggae Legend, Lucky Dube), also DJ Treez.
This all-ages reggae dance party is at Cal-Neva Resort in Crystal Bay, NV; doors are at 8pm and music starts at 9pm. Tickets are $20 advance / $25 day of show (includes Nevada State Ent. tax).
Advance tickets can be purchased at Cal-Neva Resort, New Moon Natural Foods (Tahoe City and Truckee), or online at jambasetickets.com
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Full Artist List Announced For 28th Annual Reggae On The River- July 21 & 22 At Benbow Lake |
What: 28th annual Reggae On The River
Where: Benbow Lake State Recreation Area (Benbow, CA)
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 21 & 22, 2012
Why: A world-renown celebration of reggae and world music in our farewell to Benbow!
With the 28th annual Reggae On The River a little over two months way on the weekend of July 21 & 22, the Mateel Community Center is gearing up for another great year of festival fun and is excited to announce the full list of confirmed talent for this year’s event. Featuring nearly 30 classic and cutting-edge reggae and world music artists on two stages, the 2012 festival will feature Toots & The Maytals, Midnite, Lady Saw, Romain Virgo, Calypso Rose, Turbulence, Fantan Mojah, Duane Stephenson, Nkulee Dube, Tosh Meets Marley, Pato Banton & The Now Generation, Yami Bolo, Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits, Alika, Bambu Station, Reemah, Daniel Bambaata Marley, Humble Soul, Lady Passion, i-Kronik, Winston Jarrett & Guidance Band, Junior Toots, Indubious, Casper Loma Da Wa & The Mighty 602 Band, Winstrong, Yellow Wall Dub Squad, The Lions, Streetkind, Synrgy, and Juce, plus top local DJs and sound systems. Additionally, the event will also host more than 80 craft, food, and non-profit vendors, a lively kid zone, and an irie weekend on the banks of the majestic Eel River.
Tickets are on sale now at www.reggaeontheriver.com and at select local and North Bay outlets for a price of $110 for the weekend pass. Advance tickets are advised as this event sells out. Please visit the ticket page of the festival website for a list of current ticket outlets and please note that single day tickets will only be available at the gate this year.
Camping reservations are also currently available at local campgrounds including Benbow Lake, Cook’s Valley, Richardson Grove, and Benbow Valley RV Resort, all of which are either on the shuttle route or walking distance to the concert. For more information and sales links for these various campgrounds, visit the camping page of www.reggaeontheriver.com.
Stay tuned for more festival updates and other exciting news in the coming weeks and don’t miss this very special year as the festival says farewell to Benbow and gears up for a big return home to its’ original French’s Camp location in 2013 and beyond. For more information on the 28th annual Reggae On The River call the festival office at (707) 923-3368.
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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
This June in Northern California |
On-Site Camping Nearly Sold Out - With only a very limited number of On-Site Camping Tickets remaining, this is your last chance to purchase tickets if you would like to camp on the fairgrounds. Order your tickets online, via mail order, or at select Independent Ticket Outlets. Vehicle Camping Tickets are $70.00 for cars/SUVs. Camping for Bus/RVs are sold out. Only one Advance Vehicle Camping Ticket required per vehicle/Bus/RV. www.snwmf.com While not affiliated with SNWMF in any way, the Anderson Valley Brewing Company is offering alternative camping again this year. Whether you are looking for a bit more solace, a little more elbow room or a shady tree to put your tent under, the Anderson Valley Brewery is an excellent alternative. They are located within walking distance of the fairgrounds and are offering weekend camping for both cars and RVs. Additional information is available on the Anderson Valley Brewing Company web site. www.avbc.com
www.snwmf.com, or call the hotline at (916) 777-5550. Peace. Love. Music. www/facebook.com/snwmf
06-21 |
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Martin Zobel & Soulrise - Take It Easy (Land Of The Free) |
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 Check out this video done at Fully Fullwoods SoCal studio, with Martin Zobel's incredibly soulful and powerful voice along with a band that hits the licks so nice it'll make you cry. Fully Fullwood coaxes out everything they got, a really beautiful song and sound...LISTEN!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th-7qR5FZFs
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Alpha Steppa Feat. Flex Zagazzow :: Highest Grade |
 Recorded and produced in South Korea, mixed, mastered and manufactured in the UK, the 'Highest Grade' EP aka Alpha Steppa Meets Alpha & Omega Part III is a madly limited double 7-inch pressing, sure to sell out before it even hits the streets, so get your preorder in fast. Alpha & Omega are titans of British Dub, and have played a crucial role in its development both locally and internationally. They have worked with every major industry icon and have been putting out albums at a consistent rate since the late ‘80s. Alpha Steppa, child protégé of Alpha & Omega, debuted in 2010 with a bang. His label, Steppas Records began in style, offering up fresh dubs and soundsystem mixes by his mentors, as well as one of the final releases by titan of the reggae scene, the late Gregory Isaacs. With 'Highest Grade' he brings you his third collaborative effort with Alpha & Omega. Flex Zagazzow was first introduced to the world of Jamaican dancehall as a youth growing up in the ghettos of Clarendon, Jamaica Under the wing of great reggae artists, such as Cocoa Tea, Freddy McGregor, and Everton Blender.
www.steppas.com
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| 1952: |
Producer Clive Hunt is born. |
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C(yril) L(ionel) R(obert) James, West Indian-born activist, passes away in London, England. Age 88. (b. January 4, 1901) |
| 1996: |
LSD advocate Timothy Learypasses away.
At 75 years old, he dies of natural causes in his own bed surrounded by friends.
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“What is this self inside us, this silent observer, Severe and speechless critic, who can terrorize us, And urge us on to futile activity, And in the end, judge us still more severely, For the errors into which his own reproaches drove us?”
-- T. S. Eliot
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Jamaica Music Countdown
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM |
June 1 - 7, 2012
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
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01 1 15 Gal A Bubble – Konshens – Subkonshus Music (2wks@#1) NM
02 5 10 Cyaa Hold Me Again – Mavado – Di Genius U-3
03 2 23 Drop It (Like U Doin It) – Cham – Copper Shot Music (1wk@#1) D-1
04 7 9 Party Me Say – Vybz Kartel – Fresh Ear U-3
05 3 14 Bruk It Down – Mr Vegas – Q-45/MV Music (3wks@#1) D-2
06 10 7 Tun Up – Cham feat. “O” – Mad House/First Name Music U-4
07 4 15 A Yah Suh Nice – Potential Kid – Natural Enterprise (2wks@#1) D-3
08 6 21 Do Sumn – Konshens – Subkonshus Music (2wks@#1) D-2
09 8 11 Gal Settings – Elephant Man – Di Genius Records (pp#7) D-1
10 9 17 Tax Inna My World – Khago – Seanizzle Records (pp#6) D-1
11 11 11 Tek Tha Lead – Masicka – Markus Records (pp#9) NM
12 14 5 Nuh Dirt – Demarco – DJ Frass Records U-2
13 16 4 Si Dung Pon It – Elephant Man feat. Lady Saw – Q45 Records U-3
14 13 24 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records (3wks@#1) (pp#5) D-1
15 12 11 Never Give Up – Jahmiel – Young Vibez Production D-3
16 17 6 Warrior – Richie Stephens & Gentleman – Pot of Gold U-1
17 20 4 Ride – Bounty Killer feat. Cecile – Cash Flow/Mad House Records U-3
18 21 4 The Don Gorgon is Back – Ninja Man feat. Kiprich – Nuh Behavia Music U-3
19 15 26 Wine – Cham feat. “O” – Cash Flow (2wks@#1) D-4
20 22 3 Jiggle for Me – I-Octane – Thirty-Six Degrees Recordings U-2
21 23 2 Ride All Night – Nando Griffiths – One Jam M|usic U-2
22 18 29 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records (2wks@#1) D-4
23 24 2 Anything Me Like – Munga – L’Brits Productions U-1
24 - New Jamaica Celebration – Beenie Man – TJ Records
25 19 22 World Boss (Why Pree) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-6
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 13 Affairs of the Heart – Damion “Jnr Gong” Marley – Ghetto Youth International (5wks@#1) NM
02 4 16 I Wanna Be The One – Bonafide feat. Etana – AMIBUG Group U-2
03 3 18 Nah Give Up – Jimmy Reid – Black Tiger Music NM
04 5 15 Money Right – Sharp – B.B.K. Entertainment U-1
05 7 12 Pray for me Mama – Don Christopher feat. Bertus – Gosh Productions U-2
06 6 18 Help Someone – Rippa Jackson – Hot Head Kulcha NM
07 2 21 Judgement Day – Raging Fyah – Raging Fyah Productions (pp#2) D-5
08 9 13 Just Gwaan – Tony Roy – Whylas Records U-1
09 10 12 24/7 – Eljai – Jah Mix Entertainment U-1
10 12 9 Been There – Junior Kelly – Bigbomb Entertainment U-2
11 8 20 They Told Me – King Asar – W.S.P./Kill-A-Snake (pp#6) D-3
12 14 9 Someone Like You – Wayne Daniel – Fiasco Productions U-2
13 15 7 Yeah Man Jamaica – Lenya Wilks – ZX5 Records U-2
14 16 8 Help Us – Cat Eyes – Mad Storm Production U-2
15 17 6 Can’t Come Between – Hezron – Notice Production U-2
16 11 27 Silver Words – Robert Minott feat. Kirk Kbz – World Beat Music Group (1wk@#1) D-5
17 18 6 Book of Rules – C-Sharp – C-Sharp Music U-1
18 19 5 L.O.V.E. You – I-Octane – VP Records U-1
19 13 10 Good Old Days – Gentleman feat. Sugar Minott – VP Records (pp#12) D-6
20 21 4 Come Over (Missing You) – Busy Signal – Notice Production U-1
21 20 14 Rescue Me – Steve Tulloch – B-Crisas Record Production (pp#13) D-1
22 22 29 Tonight Is The Night – Sophia Brown – Music Mecka Records (2wks@#1) NM
23 25 2 Reggae Music Again – Busy Signal – VP Records U-2
24 - New 36 Bullets – Chrisinti – Mightyfull 13 Productions
25 - New I Know Better - Romain Virgo – VP Records
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 3 4 “Marley” Soundtrack – Bob Marley – Island Records (1wk@#1) U-2
02 1 10 Mental Maintenance – Konshens – Subkonshus/VP Records (2wks@#1) D-1
03 4 8 Sweet Jamaica – Mr Vegas – MV Music U-1
04 5 3 Reggae Music Again – Busy Signal – VP Records U-1
05 7 6 Catch Me If You Can – Sophia Brown – Music Mecka U-2
06 6 7 Crying To The Nation – I-Octane – JVP Records/Scikron Music NM
07 8 4 Dwight Pinkney ‘Plays The Ventures Jamaican Style’ – Dwight Pinkney and D.P. Band – Tads Records U-1
08 9 3 Phantom Vol. 2 – Various Artistes – Tads Records U-1
09 2 11 Diversity – Gentleman – VP Records (3wks@#1) D-5
10 - New The System – Romain Virgo – 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, 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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Friday-Sunday, June 1st-3rd
Bangor, Gwenedd UK |
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Saturday, June 2nd
Angels Camp, Ca. USA |
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Alamonte Springs, Fl. USA |
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Jamaica Ska &
Rocksteady Festival 2012 |
Thursday-Saturday, June 7th-9th
Kingston, Surrey,Jamaica |
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Tonasket, Wa. USA |
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Friday-Sunday, June 8th-10th
Pfullendorf, Germany |
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Birmingham, Al. USA |
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Stockbridge, Vermont, USA |
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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
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Boonville, California, USA |
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Stratton, Vermont, USA |
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Boonville, California, USA |
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Sofia, Bulgaria |
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Red Cliff, Wisconsin, USA |
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Woodbury, Connecticut, USA |
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