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 Roots reggae singer IQulah stops to from his busy touring and family-man schedule to show his support for the Reggae Festival Guide. He represents that “Old School” of the roots. Check out the CD review below and be sure to catch IQulah and the Gideon Force Band in south Tahoe this coming 4/20/2014. Please see www.tahoewellness.com for tickets, location and directions and in Oroville, Califiornia this summer please see www.iqulahrastafari.com for tour schedule.”
Food For Thought
IQulah
Salem House Records (2014)
by Bret Lueder
He’s gone under the radar, yet he’s straight in your face. He’s gone around the traditional success mechanism and been through the mill because of it. Going into deep spirituality as a Jamaican Rastafarian, roots reggae singer IQulah’s messages are out of this world.
On his sixth CD release, Food for Thought, IQulah has recorded not just a collection of roots reggae gems, but messages from the Creator in the form of song. “Judgment” is a powerful track; the slower beat creates a penetrating, rolling sound. IQulah (a.k.a. Raymond Charles Topping) moans, “Earth-quake! Cy-clone! Hurricane! Vol-can-ic-ash!” Then he describes the way in which the people will be judged, “Redder fire judgement/Non-partial judgement/What you get is what you seek/ Jah judgement is so sweet /Jah judgement no tek side with clique.” No matter your race color or creed, better shape it up or face Judgement, says IQulah in the name of The Almighty. Heavy stuff, for sure. Also, in the bouncy, uptempo-ska of “No War,” IQulah philosophizes, “There is no le-gi-ti-mate reason/that can just-i-fy war.” Who can argue with that? And does it get more straight-forward than that?
 Then, in “Tormented Souls,” the Nyabinghi riddim only works to underscore the seriousness of the message. “Tormented souls only live a lie….. Tormented souls only surface by night/Moving like a creech owl inna them cavehole.” The anti-drugs and alcohol message is dominant. All of these messages are serious in one way or another simply because this man is on a mission.
And to further prove it, he presents a second Nyabinghi-based track, a somber dirge about being a man called, “Grown Man Cry.” The heartbeat “riddim” sets the tone as IQulah laments, “I live my life, I hold my stride/My dignity, my levity never slides/Pains my heart to see a grown man cry/ All he knows, he tries.” There is an amazingly pertinent triple arrangement of flute, trumpet and saxophone which works to enhance the emotional effect as well.
IQulah’s Divine moment came at age 8 after seeing the Emperor Selassie I while the Emperor visited Jamaica for the first time in 1966. “When he stepped off the train,” described IQulah in an inspired tone, “his feet never touched the carpet.” At age 10 he ran away from home and school to live in the hilly jungles of Maroon country in the interior of the island. He learned how to live off the land earning him the nickname of “IQ” from the band of refugee young men and boys who banded together out in that rough jungle. He could make a meal out of anything, he recalled. There, fueled by nature and Divine providence, IQulah learned to sing and play music. In the jungle, the mighty jungle, IQulah learned to keep it tight.
In his late teens, he left Jamaica for Geneva, Switzerland because he had a feeling; and he knew to trust these feelings after years of tuning into himself, and nature. During his visit, not knowing where he was going or why, he randomly meets a member of the exhiled Ethiopian Crown and was welcomed as an honorary family member. Now totally convinced of the divinity of his inspiration and concurrent journey, IQulah fully commits to his musical direction. And seven CD’s later we have Food For Thought, a very-well balanced offering of some of the best in roots reggae.
At times IQulah’s voice has an almost-whiney twang; not as nasally as Eek-A-Mouse but more so than Bob Marley. At other times it is slightly rusty, too. Yet either way, the notes he hits are crisp and clear when sustained. In addition, he employs this vocal effect throughout the album where he can flitter (as I call it); as the held note trails off from the human sound range you get the hypnotic impression that it continues into some other dimension. It’s almost bird-like in certain places.
On the lighter side is the faster-paced and uplifting ditty, “She’s Always There.” While on the one hand this song captures the seriousness of finding a good woman, it also get’s you moving your body as if controlled by the rhythm. And this brings up a pertinent point: IQulah’s music and songs are inherently dualistic. For those that get it—that IQulah is on a spiritual mission to spread the loving vibes and alternative world history of Haille Selassie I as the Second Coming of Christ and Saviour of humankind—the music and lyrics hold a special significance on their own spiritual journeys. In the meantime, for those that don’t get it (and for everyone else, too), there will be plenty of tunes to dance and celebrate to on Food For Thought.
All musical arrangements on Food For Thought were put together by long-time studio producer for IQulah, Paget King, and IQulah’s beautiful Empress Sarah Topping. As an award-winning pianist and cellist from Jamaica, “Empress Sarah,” as IQulah refers to her, handles all of the live-performance band arrangements for the Gideon Force Band as well. Rock solid, seen?
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ISRAEL VIBRATION & ROOTS RADICS
- August / September 2014 - North American Tour
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Sgt Remo Releases Official Music Video “Rastafari Way”
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April 3, 2014 marks the release date of Sgt Remo’s latest video titled Rastafari Way. This video is his latest music as featured in the Reggae SoulJahs Worldwide Vol 2 compilation album released in January, 2014 by Jah Yutes Entertainment. The video was directed by Jonathan Sims from No Reservations Productions (Albuquerque, NM). Rastafarian painter Ras Elijah Tafari served as art consultant for the video. The video was filmed in and around New Mexico and features murals and paintings from mural artists 360, Rel Ease, and Ras Elijah Tafari. One of the primary visual/artistic topics found in the video are the controversial Olmec heads found in Mexico. They are featured in several of the scenes throughout the video.
The song takes the audience into Sgt Remo’s personal journey as he professes the strong influence the Rastafarian culture has had in his personal life. One of the most striking lines in the song states “Rasta to the bone and that me swear, no locks ‘pon mi head still I man no care…” Sgt Remo is a Mexican born Reggae artist born in the border town of Juarez, Mexico. He is a unique character. He doesn’t wear dreadlocks and is not of Caribbean decent. Still he has been successful in making a stir in the Reggae community recently with several successful releases under his belt. This is his third official music video following his two previous efforts titled Thunder & Lightning and No Man Stranded from his debut EP Life is for Living. Visit the official website www.sgtremo.com for more information on the artist. |
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Iration Sets East Coast Leg of U.S. Summer Tour with Rebelution
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 IRATION has announced that they're hitting the road again, this time supporting friends Rebelution on their "Count Me In" U.S. summer amphitheater tour. Both bands announced the first leg of the tour--East Coast dates--today. See itinerary below. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now with general on sale kicking off on Thursday, April 3. Visit irationmusic.com/tour to purchase tickets. "We are pumped to be heading out with our brothers Rebelution, The Green and Stick Figure and DJ Mackle this summer," lead singer and guitarist Micah Pueschel says. "Iration and Rebelution started together in Isla Vista (CA) and now we're going out together to rock some of the best venues in the nation. We can't wait to bring the good vibes to your town." Bassist Adam Taylor adds, "It's going to be the party of the summer, so get excited, get your tickets, and we'll see you all soon!"
The Hawaiian-bred, Santa Barbara-based band is touring in support of their third full-length album AUTOMATIC, released last summer and debuted #1 on both the Billboard and iTunes Reggae Albums charts, as well as #7 on the iTunes Overall Albumschart, #75 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and #17 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. AUTOMATIC has helped propel IRATION's career to a new level, and the response from both fans and critics has been overwhelmingly positive.
The "Automatic" Winter Tour kicked off January 24 with a sold-out crowd in Ventura, CA and continued on to reach maximum capacity at venues in Fresno, CA, Petaluma, CA, Tahoe (Stateline), NV, Colorado Springs, CO, back-to-back sell-out shows atBoulder, CO's Fox Theatre, Cleveland, OH, Boston, MA, Asbury Park, NJ, Wilmington, NC, Tallahassee, FL, Saint Petersburg, FL, Pensacola, FL, Santa Cruz, CA, with many others just shy of selling out. In the midst of the tour, IRATION took time to perform attwo official SXSW showcases.
Beyond the dates with Rebelution, IRATION has confirmed several festival appearances this summer including the California Roots Music & Arts Festival May 23-25 in Monterey, CA, the Wakarusa Music Festival June 5-8 in Ozark, AR and Reggae on the RiverJuly 31-August 3 in Garberville, CA. In addition, the tour with Rebelution will take them to the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, CA for back-to-back shows August 9 and 10, and to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for Reggae on the Rocks August 23.
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PREZIDENT BROWN - No to GMO Tour - April / May 2014
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More Great Artists Announced For Reggae On The River’s®
30th Anniversary- July 31, August 1-3, 2014
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The iconic Reggae On The River® festival in Humboldt County, CA will celebrate its 30th anniversary at French’s Camp- along the shores of the majestic Eel River- on the weekend of July 31, Aug 1-3, 2014.
With fans already overjoyed about the festivals’ return home to its original French’s Camp venue last year- which was a grand success- the incredible line-up that is now taking shape is giving them new reason for excitement. Featuring a diverse blend of classic ROTR favorites and a host of new and cutting edge talent selected specifically for this special 30th anniversary event, announcements thus far include headliners Jimmy Cliff and Alpha Blondy & The Solar System, plus one more TBA!; along with other top artists like Iration, Third World, Sly & Robbie with the Taxi Gang, Michael Rose, Gyptian, Etana, Bunji Garlin, Bitty McClean, SEE-I, Jah 9, Fishbone, Mutabaruka, Megah Banton, Meta & The Cornerstones, Marlon Asher, GAUDI with Danny Ladwa, Courtney John Project, Zili Misik, John Trudell & Bad Dog, Majic, and Ishi Dube- plus more major acts still TBA in the coming weeks. Visit the festival website for more info- and if you haven’t joined already, be sure to sign up for the ROTR e-newsletter to receive sneak peeks into the rest of the line-up and other exclusive benefits, offers, and festival news.
The main 3-day festival will take place Friday through Sunday, August 1-3 and tickets for this 3-day concert and camping pass are priced at $190. A limited number of early arrival tickets will allow access to the grounds a day early- on Thursday, July 31- for an extra evening of entertainment and first dibs on camping/ parking. This 4-day early arrival concert and camping pass is priced at $250 and they are moving really fast, so get yours today! Print at home tickets are available online at www.reggaeontheriver.com and hard tickets are available at the usual outlets in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties. A list of outlets is posted on the website.
 Please also note there will be no single day tickets offered this year. Camping and parking is on a first come, first served basis- with all vehicles charged a fee to park on site. The grounds have also been expanded this year to allow for additional parking, camping, and RV options. RV spaces are limited and are available by advance registration only at a price of $500 per RV. RV reservations must be made in advance through the Mateel office at 707 923-3368 x21 and no roll in RVs will be allowed at the event without advance sign up.
This special 30 th anniversary celebration is guaranteed to sell out- so don’t delay in making your plans to join the international Reggae Massive for this historic milestone event! For more information on the 30 th annual Reggae On The River®, call the festival office at (707) 923-3368 or send an email to office@mateel.org.
See you on the River! |
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World Music & Music From Around the World
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The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival has just announced that Mighty Crown, The B-Side Players, Candelaria and Saritah have been added to this year’s festival. Hailing from Japan, Mighty Crown’s Masta Simon and Sami-T have made a household name for themselves not only in their native country but throughout the dancehall scene worldwide. SNWMF is pleased to present them in the dancehall this year. Based in San Diego, The B-Side Players have been laying down their own inimitable latin global funk for two decades, and their incendiary live shows have defined them as among California’s finest bands. Born in South Korea, and raised in Australia, Saritah is a dynamic performer, delivering a potent combination of feminine spirit, conscious lyrics and heartful melodies. Her songs embody a unique union of roots, reggae, soul, acoustic and dancehall. The distinctive sounds of CumbiaDub can be heard emanating from Oakland’s Fruitvale district courtesy of Candelaria. This band is at the forefront of the global cumbia-fusion movement with their mix of Electo-Cumbia with Indian Ragas, African highlife guitar lines, reggaeton and dancehall beats.
The 21st annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival will take place on June 20, 21, & 22, 2014 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds located in the heart of the splendid Anderson Valley in Boonville, California. Advance 3-Day Tickets to SNWMF 2014 are available online and via mail order. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paid adult. Limited on-site camping is also available for festival goers. Please visit www.snwmf.com for additional information.
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Attention Station Managers and DJs!
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Only two weeks left to submit your radio show listing for inclusion in 2014's 20th anniversary edition of the Reggae Festival Guide!
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:
Deadline for the submission of your order with payment is April 15, 2014.
Thank you!
Your friends at The Reggae Festival Guide
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Attention Reggae Festival Guide PRINT ADVERTISERS
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We are contacting you about advertising opportunities in the 20th annual REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE PRINT MAGAZINE which hits the streets the third week in May.
Now is the time to figure out your spring/summer marketing strategy. We have been reggae industry leaders for 20 years and we can help you. The world's oldest and largest Reggae magazine will be a great marketing vehicle for you and we hope you can join us as an advertiser.
100,000 copies are distributed for Free throughout U.S. and Canada to eager Reggae FANS and industry professionals (festival promoters, club owners, labels, booking agents, bands, etc.).
You don't want to miss out on this once-a-year marketing opportunity. Ad sizes for every budget.
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New From Big Mountain "Raggae Got Soul"
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Here is the first single from the forth coming Big Mountain album,
it titled "Reggae Got Soul". It will be released next week.
Please help us get the word out on the forthcoming album.
You can post this song, put it up in your players and Jukeboxes,
and distribute it to radio, DJs and talent buyers.
Thank in advance for all of your support, help and time.
We love you guys and gals.
Cheers,
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RANDY VALENTINE's new video: "Sound The Alarm"
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HEMP HIGHER PRODUCTIONS / J.O.A.T are proud to present RANDY VALENTINE's new video: "Sound The Alarm" which is the first extract of the "Break the chain" EP.
The video was shot in Switzerland by SWISSGOLDVISION and Directed by MIKE BANKS. It depicts a world several years from now in which Capitalism has backfired and poverty has spread to all nations. All resources are now controlled by one big corporation, enslaving people economically - it is then that the Rebels shall rise.
Produced by JR BLENDER (SO SHIFTY / MAD DECENT) & RIGA (HEMP HIGHER), this 9 track EP is set to launch RANDY VALENTINE's career to the next level.
HEMP HIGHER / J.O.A.T have teamed up with top UK promoter BUJU ORIGINAL for the Launch party which is set to be held at SCANDAL'S BAR on Sunday May 4th hosted by COMMANDER B, including guest performances by some of the UK's finest: GAPPY RANKS, CLAY, TASONIA, MADDY CARTY - music on the night will be provided by DJ ENGLISHFIRE (BLACK CHINEY), DJ MIXX, D-MIX & MR MIGHTY. (Contact info@joatmusic.co.uk for limited £10 tickets).
RANDY VALENTINE is currently on an 8 week tour throughout Europe to introduce his new material to the fans: from Rome (Italy), passing through Biel (Switzerland), Stuttgart (Germany), Vic (Catalonia) and many more… the RVLution is spreading!
We arecurrently setting up the "Break The Chain" Summer tour which is set from mid-June till the end of August, for requests please contact:
Look out for RANDY VALENTINE performing soon in a town near you!
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Give your Band or Reggae Business a Free Link on our top-ranking website in the Reggae Gold Pages
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Reggae Guide for iPhone app is now free again
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 Due to popular demand, our iphone app called Reggae Guide is free again.For awhile it was .99 but reggae fans around the world are used to all of our media products being free. So we listened to it and it is a free download through itunes.
What can you expect to find on the app: Reggae news, tours, new releases, music to listen to, and of course, dozens of festivals. Everything reggae in the palm of your hand.
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On This Day in Reggae - April 10th
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1947: Bunny Wailer (Neville O'Riley (or O'Reilly) Livingston) is born in Kingston, Jamaica. (some say b. April 23)
1962: Shinehead (Edmund Carl Aiken) is born in Kent, England.
1965: Pliers (Everton Banner) is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1973: Japanese singer Kotone is born.
1979: Bob Marley & The Wailers perform at Nakano Sun Plaza Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The show is recorded and released as CD album "Japan" in 1996 on TDK.
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"In violence, we forget who we are."
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Jamaica Music Countdown April 11 - April 17, 2014
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 By Richie B, host – “Mellow Daybreak” on Mellow FM
Top 25 Dancehall Singles, Top 25 Reggae Singles and Top 10 Albums/CD Chart.
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Reggae Festivals This Month
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| Festival Name |
Date |
City |
State |
Country |
| Alborosie and the Shengen Clan |
Thu, April 10th |
London |
Town Hall Parade, London SW2 1RJ |
United Kingdom |
| Arizona Reggae Festival Unity At The Lake |
Fri-Sat, April 11th-12th |
Lake Havasu |
Arizona |
USA |
| JAGA REGGAE FESTIVAL 2014 |
Sat-Sun, April 12th-13th |
GALVESTON |
Texas |
USA |
| BLUESFEST |
Thu-Mon, April 17th-21st |
BYRON BAY |
NEW SOUTH WALES |
Australia |
| Green Carpet Affairs Musical Edutainment |
Fri-Sat, April 18th-19th |
FAIRFIELD |
California |
USA |
| Earth Vibe Fest/4th Annual |
Sat, April 19th |
Potter Valley |
California |
USA |
| 4:20 T.W.C Cup : Julian Marley & The Uprising Band, Perfect, Iqulah Rastafari, Christafari, Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi, Guerilla |
Sun, April 20th |
South Lake Tahoe |
California |
USA |
| Dis Poem Word Festival 2013 |
Sun, April 27th |
Portland |
Hope Bay Portland |
Jamaica |
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This is Kaati from the Reggae Festival Guide
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 Thanks to all of YOU, The Reggae Festival Guide is celebrating its 20th year of being Reggae's foremost voice of Reggae! We are the only reggae magazine left on the North American continent and the oldest and largest one in the world!
Because our print magazine only comes out once a year in the Spring, we offer you many ways to help you get your fix of reggae music, history, lifestyle, current news, and of course, festivals.
Check out all of our Media Products:
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My publishing company, RBA Publishing Inc. keeps growing and adding elements to bring you trusted coverage of Reggae happenings from around the world.
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RBA Publishing Inc is home-based and women-run with headquarters in Reno, NV. We produce the annual Reggae Festival Guide print magazine - now in celebrating our 20th anniversary!, the top-ranking website: www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com, and this weekly reggae e-newsletter: The Reggae e-Guide with 40,000 weekly subscribers.
The newest addition to our media family is our Reggae Guide for iPhone, one of the world´s first
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We love what we do and look forward to input from you with your suggestions, critiques, questions, etc. Also contact us to find out how you can promote your band/business/festival in this newsletter.
One Love,
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