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Volume 5 Issue 8
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ZIGGY MARLEY'S LOVE IS MY RELIGION LIVE DVD
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Greetings Reggae Festival E-Guide Massive,
We watch a lot of reggae concerts here at RFG both live and on DVD and this new one from Ziggy's Tuff Gong Worldwide label called LOVE IS MY RELIGION LIVE is a boom shot!
This live DVD was recorded at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood during the Love is My Religion world tour, which won Best Reggae Album at the 49th annual Grammy Awards.
The is the second release for the Tuff Gong Worldwide label. This
nineteen-track live DVD captures Ziggy's raw talent as a musician and
performer, and includes songs from Ziggy's solo albums Love is My
Religion (2006), and Dragonfly (2003), as well as songs from the three
time Grammy award winning Melody Makers, and their legendary father,
Bob Marley.
The camera angles, lighting editing and energy of this live concert are some of the best in music today.
SONG LISTING
1. MAKE SOME MUSIC
2. JUSTICE
3. RASTAMAN VIBRATION
4. BE FREE
5. TUMBLIN' DOWN
6. CONCRETE JUNGLE
7. STILL THE STORMS
8. LEE AND MOLLY
9. A LIFETIME
10. IS THIS LOVE
11. TOMORROW PEOPLE
12. LOOKING
13. TRUE TO MYSELF
14. JAMMIN'
15. LOOK WHO'S DANCING
16. DRAGONFLY
17. INTO THE GROOVE
18. NO MORE TROUBLE
19. LOVE IS MY RELIGION
www.ziggymarley.com
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TWO CAN PLAY, A HILARIOUS AND REVEALING LOOK AT THE PERILS OF LOVE, MARRIAGE, AND THE AMERICAN DREAM - JAMAICAN STYLE - IN BOSTON THIS WEEKEND!
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The Providence Black Repertory Company and the Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall present TREVOR RHONE's TWO CAN PLAY, a hilarious and revealing look at the perils of love, marriage, and the American dream… Jamaican style!!! For one weekend only, March 14 - 16, 2008 at The Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Boston, MA.
Kingston, Jamaica, 1980. As bullets fly by their bedroom window each night, Jim and Gloria fantasize about leaving their small war-torn nation for a new life in the U.S. But when fantasy meets reality, their marriage becomes the first victim of American-style idealism.
Trevor Rhone is one of Jamaica's best-known writers, for his screenplay The Harder they Come(Jimmy Cliff). His other films include Smile Orange, Milk and Honey, and One Love (Ky-Mani Marley, Cherine Anderson).
TWO CAN PLAY in Boston at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, 3rd floor, Roxbury:
Friday, March 14 8pm
Saturday, March 15, 8pm
Sunday, March 16, 2pm
Tickets $20 at www.rcahh.org
Irie Jamaican Restaurant,
ROOTZ Promotionz 617-282-1234
At the door 2 hrs before showtime
Food from IRIE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT sold separately.
INFO: 617-282-1234 ROOTZpromo@gmail.com
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Jahworks Reasonings
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by Laura Gardner
There’s this great term in the islands that doesn’t seem to have a North American translation. It’s the concept of reasoning – to reason. Close synonyms might be to discuss, or to converse, but that doesn’t come close to capturing the essence of this verb. Reasoning is about community, about big ideas, about new perspectives, about sharing. It’s about having unstructured time – time to think and time to gather together. It’s about growing oneself and connecting with others; AND it happens to be one of my favorite activities, which is why I am so excited about this new column.
These words are a chance for me to wax poetic on whatever is on my mind, and although it’s not quite a two-way dialogue, I encourage you to post your thoughts and responses on the Jahworks.org website. Everything is open for discussion from dancehall to tourism, sex to politics, religion to racism, and psychology to medicine. My hope is that my words will in some way impact you and will spark discussion in your own communities.
This week I am particularly interested in talking about the lure of being close to fame. Turn on the news and you see paparazzi running after celebrities; in magazines you see the play-by-play: J. Lo is in her sweats walking down the street, in the adjunct photo she’s crossing the street, then she’s entering Starbucks, and in the last frame she’s coming out with a coffee. What is the fascination?!
Having been in the reggae industry nearly ten years, I’ve seen some interesting things backstage. I admit that even at times, I’ve been tongue-tied around my favorite artists. And this is what I make of it - I believe a number of things are at play. First, we live in a culture of celebrity worship and if these celebrities have status and power, then our closeness to them by association gives us so-called importance. But more importantly, we are attracted to things we think we are not. We ascribe traits that we have disowned to celebrities (as well as other ‘regular folks,’ although the celebrity has much more exposure) – whether these traits are positive or negative. Celebrities may appear confident, beautiful, talented, risk-taking, daring, virtuous, disciplined, intelligent, aggressive, addicted, extroverted, secure, irreverent, hilarious, a train wreck, evolved, moralistic, quick tempered, patient, etc. Personally, what I’ve always admired is the confidence that these artists have and their ability to get in front of huge audiences and perform. I’ve never been particularly confident myself and I am much more comfortable behind the scenes than in front of large groups. Yet the catch of this is that we all have the potential for ALL of these traits.
Sadly, from an article at the end of 2007, it is estimated that clinically one in four people become so obsessed with a celebrity, it affects their daily life. One of the explanations that’s been put forth is that worshipping a celebrity is a substitute for a conventional relationship. Many people become obsessed with somebody famous at a time when they are looking for direction in life, such as in their teenage years. Which brings me back to my initial point – we need human and real relationships. We need unstructured time to spend with others and connect, so turn off the computer and go find some folks to reason with!
[To discuss this column, visit http://www.jahworks.org/v2/discuss/forum_topics.asp?FID=26]
Laura Gardner is the Founder and Editor of Jahworks.org. She can be reached at editor at jahworks dot org.
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Head to Reggae Sumfest 2008 with Ebony Excursions!
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Ebony Excursions will host the SumFest 2008
Getaway Travel Package.
Have you ever imagined what it would be
like to see all of the top-ranking Reggae artists at once? Been waiting fi
go a yard? Well here’s your chance! Now you can experience THE hottest
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This year marks
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The best artist such as Richie Spice, Lady Saw, Beenie Man, Macka
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Alternate
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Space is limited… Don’t miss
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For more information,
please contact:
Ashlie Randolph
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www.ebonyexcursions.com
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LINK US ON MYSPACE!
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WE HAVE NOW REACHED OVER 3,000 FRIENDS! We think that My Space is a wonderful resource for reggae music! Even if you are not a member of My Space you can check out events, concert footage and more at myspace.com/reggaefestivalguide
Note: Many of our readers have expressed concern that the Reggae Festival E-Guide is only oriented towards the United States. Many of the festivals listed below each week are from countries all over the world. Also note that the My Space site has many current events posted by our friends that take place world wide.
Check it for up-to-the-minute weekly events posted each day.
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HIP-HOP ARTIST LAURYN HILL TO PLAY RITA MARLEY
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Media reports are stating that the Weinstein Company have gotten the screen rights of Bob Marley's biopic Untitled Bob Marley Biopic, it is now said that the Grammy-winning hip-hop singer Lauryn Hill is considered to star in the drama film. According to Hollywood Reporter, the Doo Wop (That Thing) hitmaker is thought to be suitable to portray Marleys wife, Rita.
The 32-year-old singer who is married to Marleys son Rohan has been considered for the special role by Rita herself. On the matter, Rita who will act as the films executive producer revealed, Lauryn would be ideal [to play me]. She sees my life as her life. On other casting news, it was said that Marley's grandson Stefan is one of the perfect candidates to depict the reggae legend as he was described as a spitting image of Bob by Rita.
The drama film which is slated for late 2009 release is a first-ever biographical feature film about Marley. It will be based on Rita's 2004 autobiography entitled No Woman No Cry: My Life With Bob Marley that chronicled the childhood and marriage life of Marley as well as his battle with cancer. It was said that the Jamaican singer will be played by two actors, one as a teenage Marley and the other as the adult one.
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AFRICA UNITE FILM FESTIVAL IN SF BAY AREA
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The documentary Africa Unite had its official world premiere in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this past September. Award-winning filmmaker Stephanie Black and Executive Producer Rita Marley returned to Addis, where in 2005, 300,000 people from across the globe helped the Marley family celebrate Bob Marley's 60th birthday with a massive, outdoor concert.
The September 15, 2008 screening--the Ethiopian calendar is based on an ancient Egyptian system and Ethiopian dates fall seven to eight years behind western dates--was hosted by President Negasso Gidada at the National Palace and coincided with Ethiopias celebration of the millennium.
SCREENING #1 – Oakland, CA
WHAT: Africa Unite VIP Party!!
WHEN: Thurs. March 13, 2008
WHERE: The Black New World, 836 Pine Street, West Oakland
$10 donation- Limited Capacity! For tickets, first 40 people must log on to www.going.com/africa_unite_vip_screening. For more info call 510 472-8301 or email events@zsa-zsainc.com.
7 pm Doors
8 pm AFRICA UNITE Screening
9:30 pm AFRICA UNITE Q&A Panel
SCREENING #2 – Berkeley, CA
WHAT: Official Bay Area Screening UC BERKELEY STUDENTS
WHEN: Thurs. March 20, 2008
WHERE: UC Berkeley Dwinelle Hall,155 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley Campus
$5 donation tickets available on www.Going.com/AfricaUnite
Panel Discussion hosted by renowned UC Berkeley Professor Percy C. Hintzen, Ph.D, UCB African American Studies Department Chair and Marcel Diablo, CEO of Black Dot Artists, Inc.
6:30 pm Doors
7:30 pm AFRICA UNITE Screening
9:00 pm AFRICA UNITE Q&A Panel
SCREENING #3 – San Francisco, CA
WHAT: Africa Unite Screening and After Party
WHEN: Sunday, March 23, 2008
WHERE: Fat City Night Club, 314 – 11th St. San Francisco
$15 donation at the door
6:30 pm Doors
7:30 pm AFRICA UNITE Screening
9:00 pm After Party
For more information call 707 647-7363.
Bob Marley: Africa Unite: The Official Site - bobmarley.com/africaunite
Palm Pictures site - www.palmpictures.com
tullah@thirdworldmusicpromotions.com
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TEAM JAMAICA ON THE ROAD TO BEIJING
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A top Jamaican athletic support organization and reggae music giant VP Records kicked off 'Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing', this week.
The New York media launch is set to announce the line-up from a large-scale reggae concert aimed at raising funds to support Jamaican athletes going to the XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing in August. Proceeds from the staging will also go toward supporting Jamaican and Caribbean highschool athletes participating in the 114th Penn Relays at the University of Pennsylvania in April.
'Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing' is set to be held at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts and to feature the top-tier of Reggae's musical ambassadors spanning the past 29 years in VP Records musical legacy. Roots Reggae lioness Etana is among those Reggae artists already confirmed for the event, which is slated for April 20th.
For the past 14 years, Team Jamaica Bickle has provided necessary financial support and services to Jamaican and Caribbean high school athletes participating in the annual Penn Relays track and field competition. Support offered by TJB includes subsidized travel and accommodations, meals, ground transportation, and athletic scholarships to outstanding highschool track and field athletes.
Past Team Jamaica Bickle alums include Olympic Gold Medalist Veronica Campbell, often dubbed one of the world's fastest women; Olympic Gold Medalist Sherone Simpson; World Championship Silver Medalist Usain Lightening Bolt; and Olympian Aileen Bailey, sister of Dancehall legend Capleton.
"VP Records has teamed up with Team Jamaica Bickle to continue to support talent coming out of Jamaica," states VP Records Promotions Director Rich LaMotte. "VP Records is calling on our catalog of major Reggae music talent to aid TJB, who in turn will aid Jamaicas major athletic talent."
All funds raised will be donated in the memory of Olympic Gold Medal Track & Field legend Herb McKenley.
For more information contact 718 523-2861.
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REGGAE’S BIGGEST NAMES SALUTE BRITISH SUPERGROUP THE POLICE ON ALBUM
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Some of reggae and pop music's biggest names have saluted British supergroup The Police on the album, Spirits In The Material World: A Reggae Tribute to The Police.
The album was released in the United States on February 19, by New York's Shanachie Records.
Most of the 12-track disc was produced by reggae band Inner Circle at its Circle House studio in Miami. The Spirit's crew includes old school reggae acts like the Wailing Souls and Gregory Isaacs, as well as new wave roots performer Tarrus Riley.
Former UB40 singer Ali Campbell, and American singers Joan Osborne and Cyrille Neville (of the Neville Brothers) also appear on the set which was conceived last April by Shanachie Records General Manager Randall Grass.
It is the second reggae tribute to the three-piece band which was arguably the biggest international act of the early 1980s. Grass told The Gleaner that the Shanachie set is different from the two-volume Reggatta Mondatta: A Reggae Tribute to the Police, released a decade ago by Ark 21 Records.
Those had licensed tracks, these songs were all done from the ground up, Grass said.
Junior Reid, who is also enjoying a career renaissance, covers Synchronicity while the Souls contribute One World. Isaacs puts his spin on So Lonely while Tarrus Riley did a version of King of Pain, taken from the groups massive 1983 Synchronicity album. Inner Circle recorded The Beds Too Big Without You.
Grass said he came up with the idea for a Police tribute shortly after Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers reunited for the 2007 Grammy Awards.
They always had a reggae element to their songs, he said.
Founded in 1976, Shanachie Records has a vast catalogue of folk and Gaelic music. Their roster also includes some of the most influential reggae albums of the 1970s, including Two Sevens Clash by Culture and Visions by Dennis Brown.
Reprinted from the Jamaica Gleaner
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IRIE JAMBOREE SCORES TWO IRAWMA
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New York: For the second consecutive year, North America's premier reggae festival - Irie Jamboree - snagged two nominations for Concert of the Year and Promoter of the Year at the 27th Anniversary of the International Reggae & World Music Award (IRAWMA) that will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the world famous Apollo Theater, 253 W 125th Street, New York.
Commenting on the nominations, event publicist Anthony Turner said, Irie Jamboree has become an integral part of the Labor Day weekend celebration here in the tri-state area. We thank our sponsors, the hard-working production staff and patrons who have consistently supported us over the years.
Irie Jamboree 2k7, which was held last year on Sunday, September 2, was a first-class production. The event attracting well over 30,000 music lovers who were engaged by spectacular performances from Morgan Heritage, Stephen Marley, Jr. Gong, Tony Matterhorn, Munga, Macka Diamond, Etana, Anthony B, Beenie, Lady Saw, Luciano, Assassin, Mr Easy and DaVille. Several young, upcoming acts left an impressive mark on the festival. Leading the charge were Jovi Rockwell, One Third, New York-based acts Empress Isis, Ras David, Ras Penco, Hench Man, and Lady Ann who all performed well.
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FROM CHEF MAYRA - THE POWER OF THE GREEN SMOOTHIE
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Fruit and, especially, vegetable juices are a source of easily absorbed vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, water and enzymes, and can boost energy, health and weight loss.
It’s what you drink in the morning instead of coffee; at a party instead of alcoholic drinks; at lunch instead of soda or pop. Yet in its own right, juicing is a simple, tasty way to boost your health and energy, get vitamins and minerals missing from your diet, improve digestion, lose weight and get your daily servings of fruit and vegetables.
What exactly is a green smoothie? It's a fruit smoothie that includes a big serving of dark green leafy vegetables.
Green smoothies are an excellent breakfast choice for many, as they provide healthy carbohydrates, along with an abundance of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and chlorophyll. Green smoothies are also an excellent source of fiber.
When making green smoothies, it is best to use slightly more vegetables than fruits. In general, we strive to make our green smoothies 60 percent greens and 40 percent fruits.
Our favorite greens to use in green smoothies are romaine lettuce, kale, spinach, and Swiss chard.
Our favorite fruits to use in green smoothies are bananas, pears, apples, blueberries, mangos, papayas, and pineapples.
If you don't have any problems digesting fruits and vegetables, you can mix and match any combination of the vegetables and fruits listed above. If you have a sensitive digestive tract, it is best to combine only one vegetable and one fruit at a time.
Directions:
Not only are green smoothies really good for your health, they are extremely simple to make.
Put green vegetables and fruits into a good blender and add just enough water to allow the blender to bring vegetables and fruits together into a smoothie-like consistency.
Enjoy the health benefits of green smoothies!
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The Calgary Reggae Festival Society Supports Taste of Jamaica Expo 2008!
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The Jamaican Canadian Association Alberta will be hosting the Taste of Jamaica Expo 2008 on March 22, 2008 at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre 5600 Centre Street North in Calgary. The event starts at 12:00 noon and ends at 8:00 pm.
This is the 12th year for this cultural expose and this year will be as fun-filled as previous years. The programme this year will include the following:
* Live Reggae Bands - performances from Aktivate and Nexus
* Cooking Demo - Jamaican National Dish (Ackee and Saltfish)
* Kidz Zone - fun area for children with performances from a clown and magician. There will also be rap sessions with representatives from the Calgary Police Service and Canadian Forces.
* 50/50 Raffle - Proceeds will go to the JCAA charity of the year - Calgary Boys and Girls Club
* Learn Patois - lessons in the Jamaican dialect
* Dance Expo - performances from Calgary based Diversity Dance Group
Admission to the event will be $10.00 for adults, $5 for children 4 to 10 years old and free for children under 4 years old. There will be lots of Jamaican food items on sale and lots of activity for the entire family.
The Jamaican Canadian Association Alberta (JCAA) is a non-profit Jamaican community association located in Calgary. Our main objective is to facilitate desirable relations with the community at large, cultural integration within the Canadian society and to showcase local and international cultural talent. In order to finance its various projects, the JCAA hosts a number of fund raising events throughout the year.
For more information, please contact:
Donnovan Simon
President, JCAA/Taste of Jamaica 2008 Coordinator
403-998-1840
president@jcaalberta.com
www.jcaalberta.com
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RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS REGGAE CONCERT CALENDAR FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SOUTHERN OREGON
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Upcoming Reggae Shows at Harlow's Nightclub in Sacramento, CA
2708 J Street. 21 and over club.
Fri, March 14
Pato Banton and the Mystic Roots
Tue, March 18
Sister Carol also Malika
Sat, April 5
Luciano, Mikey General & Jah Messenger Band
www.renegadeshows.com
530-583-2801
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
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Please note RBA Publishing Inc. is not able to accept responsibility for any losses or damages to any person acting on information contained on these pages, or warrant that information contained within articles, etc. are bona fide. Please check any details carefully before parting with any money.
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Soul Rebellion Concert Series
Tuesday, March 4 - Friday, March 28, 2008
Negril, Jamaica
Hotline: 888-777-4642
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Twelve Tribes Reggae Festival
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Hotline: 520-620-1810
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Reggae Legend Birthday Bash
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Hotline: 269.271.5219
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Symphony Under The Stars
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Kingston, Jamaica
Hotline: 876-412-7872
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Reggae In The Valley
Saturday, March 22, 2008
St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
Hotline: 876-302-6590
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Puerto Galera Reggae Festival
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Puerto Galera, Mindoro Island
Philippines
Hotline: 63-906-4334192
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1st Annual Reggae on the Rez
Saturday, April 5, 2008
San Carlos, Arizona, U.S.
Hotline: 602-466-2464
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Reggae Spring Fest
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Hotline: 480-274-1824
or 480-242-8620
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420 Jam Fest
Thursday - Sunday, April 17 - 20, 2008
Gore, Virginia, U.S.
Hotline: 240-350-8759
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Reggae Music Fest
Saturday - Sunday, April 19 - 20, 2008
Austin, Texas, U.S.
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African Music Festival
Friday - Saturday, April 25 - 26, 2008
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Hotline: 305-416-5977
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Intl Reggae & World Music Awards
Sunday, May 4, 2008
New York City, U.S.
Hotline: 312-427-0266
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River Roots Reggae
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Hotline: 775-337-1717
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Vermont Roots Festival
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Vermont, U.S.
Hotline: 802-825-9955
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