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Vol 4, Issue 2
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Two Reggae Songs Inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame
"This year's GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inductees spotlight a diverse array of masterpiece recordings that have had a profound impact on our musical history," said Neil Portnow, President of The Recording Academy. "They exemplify some of the best qualities that make the recording arts essential to our culture, and they all greatly deserve to be commemorated."
ISRAELITES Desmond Dekker & The Aces Uni (1969) Reggae (Single)
ONE LOVE Bob Marley & The Wailers Coxsone (1965) Reggae (Single)
Other classic (non-reggae) songs that will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame include:
LEAN ON ME Bill Withers Sussex (1972) R&B (Single)
LONDON CALLING The Clash Epic (1979) Rock (Album)
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE Led Zeppelin Atlantic (1969) Rock (Single)
BROWN EYED GIRL Van Morrison Bang (1967) Rock (Single)
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Sean Paul Receives Napster Award for Most Web Plays
Sean Paul has been awarded the Most Played Reggae Artist and Most Played Reggae Song Awards for 2006 from Napster for the song "Temperature."
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REGGAE ARTISTS IN THE MEDIA
(photo: Gyptian)
Reggae artists made numerous "best of" lists in 2006. Gyptian's debut release SERIOUS TIMES received a few including VIBE magazine's top 60 songs of the year. The title song was in the #21 spot. The album was part of PLAYBOY magazine's Albums of the Year feature.
Cham's song "Ghetto Story" was in the #7 position on the VIBEÂ list along with Tony Matterhorn's "Dutty Wine" at #60. ROLLING STONE ranked "Ghetto Story" #14 among its 100 Best Songs of 2006.
Junior Reid's classic song "One Blood" was used by rap artist The Game to create a hit song "Its OK (One Blood)" with lyrics that take on a new gang-tinged meaning: the affiliation being the Bloods in The Game's case. Reid, who performs the chorus in the artist's videos and helped make this song #8 in the VIBE 2006 chart lineup. The song reached #26 on the UK singles chart and #71 on the US singles chart respectively.
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MORE Jamaican Proverbs to Live By in 2007
1. "See mi a one thing, come lib with me ________" (To see me is one thing, to live with me, another or as in another popular saying, do not judge a book by its cover).
2. "De olda de clock, de ______ it wine" (The older a person is, the wiser).
3. "When coco ripe, it mus ____" (Actions speak louder than words).
4. "Hog say, `de first dutty water mi ______, mi wash`." (Seize opportunities as they present themselves).
5. "One eye man king in ______ man country". (No matter how bad it seems things may be, there is always another for whom things are worse).
6. "Fool-fool pickney mek fowl _____ away from him two time" (Never allow yourself to be fooled the same way more than once).
ANSWERS:
1. another. 2. faster. 3. bus 4. ketch 5. blind 6. get Â
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REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE GET NUFF FRIENDS!
After last week's announcement on the launch of the official Reggae Festival Guide page on My Space we received over 150 new friend requests! We invite you to join us there to further build our community in cyber space. We give thanks for the opportunity to list and link up so many great artists, record companies, promoters, DJ's and livicated reggae enthusiasts. Without the reggae lovers, there would be no Reggae Festival Guide! Go to www.myspace.com/reggaefestivalguide to become our friend.
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Reggae Festival Guide 2007 REGGAELLECTIONS!
The 2007 Reggae Festival Guide print magazine's editorial content gathering is now under way. We welcome our readers from around the world to send us contributions for our "Reggae Reggaellections" section. Over the years we have included many memories from people in the community. After last week's posting, we received many great tales. We welcome you to consider sending your own in to us soon!
What we would like are 1-2 paragraph-long tales from the world of reggae. Share your memory of the first time you saw your favorite artist, met the love of your life, traveled many miles for a show and any fun that happened along the way while experiencing reggae music.
Please email your picture (not guaranteed for publication) and tales to justine@reggaefestivalguide.com If your piece is included, we will send you a copy of the printed magazine.
One Love!
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RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS WINTER REGGAE LINE-UP
Sun, February 18
Michael Franti and Spearhead
also Keller Williams
MontBleu Resort Showroom, Stateline (South Lake Tahoe), NV
Wed, February 21
Steel Pulse & Eek-A-Mouse
Radisson Hotel Ballroom, Sacramento, CA
Fri, February 23
Eek-A-Mouse
Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV
Sun, February 25
Steel Pulse & Eek-A-Mouse
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV
Tue, February 27
Morgan Heritage & Eek-A-Mouse
Historic Ashland Armory, Ashland, OR
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Clinark : : CLINARK LIVE IN HOLLAND with Poor Man Friend Band
Recorded live at the Groene Engel, Oss, Holland, 2006
New Release by Nurture Projects
By popular demand, Clinark - "The Reggae Torch," has released this live debut album. This excellent roots reggae performance delivers us the essences of the two late greats ( Garnett Silk and Bob Marley).
Clinark's unique voice meanders around the ranges of this set with ease.
Fans will be delighted to find this live version of hit single "Dem Come" released in 2004, which Clinark sang under the name of' Dillinjah.
The CD holds 9 Tracks, 7 of them originals. Fast becoming playlist favourites are "Heathen," "Life in the Ghetto," "Beautiful Island," and "Colonised". Not to be missed is the "Lords Prayer" which Clinark skillfully draws out to memorable finale and treats us to spotlights of the band members.
This CD is a spin off from another 2 year project currently being produced by UK's finest, Mafia & Fluxy.
This CD is available on mp3 download on iTunes and from www.ebreggae.com
Main UK stockist : London : Every Bodies Music Store
Main Bermuda Stockists : Music World , Dub City , Sound Stage and Music Box
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Various Artists : : Serious Times
Ghetto Arc Volume 1 From Portmore to Flatbush, Jamaica to Brooklyn
(XL Records, distributed by ADA)
Don't be fooled by the cover, it is meant to be blurred and this compilation is very focused. Federation Sound took the mix tape craze to another level and created a 2 Disc set from songs most of which were released in 2005 and became boomshots in 2006. The title centers around the Gyptian song of the same name and this anthem along with "Notorious" from Turbulence were both deemed "remix-worthy" and have interesting rhythms behind them. Other tracks include "Marijuana" by Richie Spice, "Handcart Boy" by Perfect, "Lucky You " by Nanko, "Feel The Pain" by Fantan Mojah, "Chosen One" by Rob Symeonn, "Living In Love" by I-Wayne and 30+ more blasts of fire from the recent past. The energy of the vibe of dancehall is also in the mix by way of explosion effects and ambient crowd noise.
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Dr. Mooch : : Eazzy Duzzit
Dr Mooch was born in Lusaka, Zambia. It is from this backdrop, first singing alto in the choir to becoming one of Zambia's top break dancers that he formed the basis for his recording artist path. Throughout the year's Dr. Mooch kept busy in the underground scene staging shows and organizing peace events that called for world understanding. He then went to Alaska and became a fisherman and began to pursue his studies.
EAZZY DUZZIT has gone on to recieve rave reviews:
Broward Palm Beach News coined it as "Smoking Reggae" and it was was featured at No. 9 on Rice University Radio's Reggae Top Ten albums, and is currently in rotation at various Reggae radio shows worldwide. All Africa News summed it as "....astonishing music." Dr Mooch is also a prolific author with five titles to his credit. All of his music and books are available at Amazon.com and EAZZY DUZZIT is available at CD Baby.com.
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SOUL MAJESTIC LIVE!
Soul Majestic performs several shows around the West Coast of the U.S. in the next few months.
January 18 Berkeley, CA at the historic Ashkenaz
two sets with Soul Majestic alongside Lionheart Sound
All Ages!
January 24 Santa Cruz, CA Moe's Alley
21+
January 26 Santa Barbara, CA Soho
February 10 Williams, OR Love Fest
February 23 Santa Cruz Dayz Festival with Bunny Wailer, Midnite, The Twinkle Brothers and The Gladiators
March 10 Caspar, CA Caspar Inn
For more information check out www.soulmajestic.com or myspace.com/soulmajestic
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Happy King Day!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,January 15, 1929
Tony Rebel (born Patrick Barrett) January 15, 1962
Shabba Ranks born January 17, 1966
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Joseph Israel Hits the Road in Support of New Release: GONE ARE THE DAYS :
Joseph Israel and the Lions of Israel band have a tour underway in the Western U.S. The tour kicks off to promote the new Universal/New Door release GONE ARE THE DAYS available on I-Tunes, and throughout the U.S. at 80 Coalition for Independent Music stores. The album will make its U.S. debut at all record stores March 6th. The band will make appearances at the Sundance Festival and South By Southwest as well as several club dates with the likes of Jus Goodie, Clinton Fearon and more!
Joseph Israel Tour Dates
1/18/07 Boulder, CO Fox Theater with Jus Goodie
1/19/07 Durango, CO The Summit with DJ Zen Ken
1/22/07 Park City, UT Sundance Festival appearance
1/24/07 Santa Monica, CA Temple Bar
1/25/07 San Francisco, CA Bottom Of The Hill
1/28/07 Eugene, OR WOW Hall
1/29/07 Portland, OR Fez Ballroom
1/30/07 Seattle, W Chop Suey with Clinton Fearon and DJ Element
1/31/07 Spokane, WA The Big Easy
2/2/07 Boise, ID The Big Easy
2/6/07 Teton Village, WY Mangy Moose with Jus Goodie
2/8/07 Lawrence, KS The Bottleneck
2/9/07 St. Louis, MO The Duck Room
2/23/07 Aspen, CO Ski Tour Street Party
3/14-17/07 Austin,TX South By Southwest
For more information check out www.josephisrael.com or myspace.com/josephisrael
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Silent Hum of Fear
So... the World Trade Centers fell in New York - 9/11 hit America hard. On that day I was going to my job at the hospital. I arrived at work as usual and walked through the ER as I always do - to get a feel for what kind of energy I'd need to meet the days expectations. I notice a gathering of people near the usually quiet TV in the Intensive Care Unit lobby. Watching the first tower in a blaze, then seeing the second plane pummel the second tower, then watching the towers go down over and over. People in the room... doctors, nurses, co-workers, patients and some family visitors were all standing in shock and awe. I remember my first reaction to the news... I laughed. Not in a disrespectful way, just a sobering "that figures, what next" sort a way. I was numb personally because I had just recently ended a marriage of 12 years, was recovering from a back injury and subsequent paralysis. Not knowing the extent of the New York attack, I called my kids to make sure they had arrived to school on time and intact. I was working at the hospital during the day and operating a tattoo shop in the afternoon. Raising children, I was busy making ends meet. To help curb the back pain, I eventually became aware of my addiction to pain killers. Within the year following 9/11, I became depressed like the rest of the country. My will had grown weak. I soon found myself with a near terminal case of "the fukits". Never heard of this? It's when you say "f**k it" to everything that formerly mattered. It's what happens when a person gives up and stop caring about life, stops going to work, stop paying bills, stops eating... basically doesn't care anymore and doesn't care about not caring anymore. Â Fortunately I was offered rehabilitation by my employer and took the opportunity. In the meantime, I lost my home, temporarily my career, my business, custody of my children, and most of my friends. After I finished rehab, I was penniless, so I wandered from Northern California to Seattle selling my possessions, eating at shelters, selling CD's for gas money, and couch surfing all the way to Los Angeles and Mexico . I wandered from place to place like A Phantom in search of my will. Parking my car where I could and checking out storefronts until three or four in the morning observing life in a very different way. Â Finding comfort and encouragement in strangers, this time gave me an opportunity to see post 9/11 America from the street. During this time, the people in America were living in fear and under a self-imposed curfew. I found the quietness of the street a perfect remedy to quiet my mind and contemplate my next move in life. During this time, the government imposed fear levels or "terror alerts" that only served to keep people inside earlier and struggling to adhere to the "American Dream" protocol... white picket fence, 2.5 children, SUV, dog, cat and goldfish. Since that time, I regained the trust of my friends, found a home, became gainfully employed, rediscovered my past love and most importantly, became reconnected with my children. And not just reconnected, I see smiles on their faces every day as I reminded myself the joy of a close family. I will remain forever changed by my experience of post 9/11 America and thankful for the silence to contemplate our ever changing world. Only the "timed" chirps of big city stop lights for the blind, cut through the silent hum of fear that permeated mainstream America . A perfect backdrop to realize the fragile state, or our perceived security and insecurities unveiled.
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Conscious Vibe Presents Pato Banton & the Mystic Roots Band
Sunday, January 20, 2007
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Hotline: 904-476-7708Â
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Reggae Legend
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Hotline: 269-271-5219
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The Legends Tribute
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
presented by Obelisk Entertainment/ESM Urban Space
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hotline: 416-837-9980
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Ragga Muffins Festival
Saturday February 17 and Sunday February 18, 2007
Long Beach,California
Hotline: 310-515-3322
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Reggae Legend
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica
Hotline: 876-715-3529
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Tribute To the Legends
Monday, February 19, 2007
San Diego, California
Hotline: 619-230-1190
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Santa Cruz Dayz
Thursday February 22 & Friday February 23, 2007
Hotline: 831-429-1325
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Ragga Muffins Festival
Saturday, February 24, 2007
San Francisco, California
Hotline: 415-864-0815
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14th Annual Bob Marley Movement Festival
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Miami, Florida
Hotline: 305-665-5379
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