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Volume 5 Issue 20
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IT'S HERE! THE 14TH ANNUAL REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE!!
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Over 112 pages chock full of reggae history and lifestyle and of course music, musicians and festivals.
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CANADIAN EMPRESS EMPIRE ISIS EN ROUTE TO BRAZIL FOR SECOND INTERNATIONAL TOUR OF THE YEAR
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Montreal, Canada (Top40 Charts/ KINGSTON Records) - Canadian Empress Empire ISIS will be en route to Brazil to perform a five day back-to-back sizzler of music in Sao Paolo. After recently completing her recording with super producer Prayon (G-Unit, Mobb Deep, Sean Paul, Beyonce) for the re-release of Sound the Trumpets under Monumetnal-HLM-Universal. Empire ISIS is preparing to explore the world stage once again.
Being an extremely well-traveled artist before the spotlight, Empire ISIS is excited to return to Brazil & Sao Paolo after 4 years.
'I always said that I left my heart in Brazil many years ago, and now I'm coming back to get it triumphantly as Empire ISIS, to mash up the Reggae/Hiphop scene and keep the link powerful.'
Upon returning from Sao Paolo, Empire ISIS third international tour of the year will launch out of New York City as part of the Pepsi Tour and then off to Morocco, as well as a range of festivals throughout the summer like the Montreal & Quebec City Reggae Festival.
Nominated for "Most Promising Entertainer" at the International Reggae and World Music Awards, and winner of "Best new International Artist of Canada" at the SOBA awards, this North-African beauty defies all preconceived ideas of your typical urban artist. Empire ISIS aka Empress Gangstress brings the fire with her high energy and conscious dancehall lyrics on her new album "Sound the Trumpets". Ranked number 7 on the top 10 unsigned artists in the world by "The frost report", In addition, ISIS single "Get Up On It" went on the European record pool charts for 5 weeks at number 40, and is currently charting in the US. In New York City she held the number 2 spot on Record Pools for 4 weeks beating some of the biggest names in the industry such as Justin Timberlake, and 50 Cent to name a few. In Canada, she has been on multiple CMJ charts including ranked number 2 on Fusion radio and ranked number 1 in Toronto.
Her first studio effort, 'Sound the Trumpets', was recorded between New York and Tuff Gong Studios, Penthouse, & King Of Kings in Jamaica. Produced by Prayon from G-unit , Overstand, and Flava, ISIS has painstakingly developed her sound and image while maintaining ownership of all her songs under her brothers record label Monumental Records. In addition, the album features two roots reggae stars Turbulence and Sizzla Kalonji. ISIS has performed before thousands across North America - opening for acts such as Capleton, Bounty Killa, Elephant Man, Gyptian, Sizzla and many more.
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MATISYAHU SIGNS ON FOR WARPED TOUR DATES
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Hasidic reggae rapper Matisyahu will join the 2008 Vans Warped Tour lineup for limited dates this July, Billboard.com revealed.
Matisyahu, who joins the Vans Warped Tour for the first time, will appear on the traveling rock festival from July 9-11 and on July 13 at St. John's Country Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, Fl.
Matisyahu has a handful of other summer concert appearances lined up, including sets at Milwaukee's Summerfest (June 30) and the inaugural Pemberton Festival in British Columbia (July 27). The reggae rapper is currently working on the follow-up album to 2006's "Youth."
The 14th edition of the 46-date trek begins June 20 at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona, Calif., and runs through Aug. 17 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
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REGGAE SUMFEST HOURS EXTENDED
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Pictured: Beenie
Man is one of the top acts scheduled to perform at Sumfest this year.
The event will go beyond the 2 a.m. lock-off time attached to events
because it has been designated a national event. - Colin
Hamilton/Freelance Photographer
Unlike most events in Jamaica, this year's Reggae Sumfest should be allowed to go beyond the slated 2 a.m. lock-off point.
Robert
Russell, chairman of Summerfest Productions, promises that the event,
which will take place from July 13-19, will be a good one. He also
disclosed that the festival has been afforded the privilege of going
beyond 2 a.m. because it has been designated a national festival. This
status, he says, might be the same for other events like Air Jamaica
Jazz and Blues Festival and Jamaica Carnival.
"We
have been designated a national festival. That consideration is because
of the number of foreign visitors we attract. That is about 5,000
visitors and US$5 million in revenue. So we have been afforded the
privilege of going later than 2 a.m.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com
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RICHIE B�S HOT MIX 102FM FOR MAY 23 STRAIGHT FROM YARD
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TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 10 Wine Gal - Beenie Man - TJ Records (3wks@#1) NM
02 3 9 The Mission-D. Marley & Stephen Marley-Tuff Gong U-1
03 2 12 Money Fi Spend-Vybz Kartel-Big Ship (2wks@#1) D-1
04 4 12 Brown Bottle-Mavado-Big Ship NM
05 5 8 On The Rock- Mavado-Baby G NM
06 8 5 Nah Go Nuh Weh-Vybz Kartel- Big Ship U-2
07 6 23 Don't Run In -Harry Toddler-Truck Back (3wks@#1) D-1
08 7 24 Shoot Out-Mykal Rose-John John (2wks@#1) D-1
09 9 8 Money Changer-Mavado-Juke Boxx NM
10 10 23 Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten-Demarco-John John (pp#4)
NM
11 13 5 Laptop-Macka Diamond-D-Ice U-2
12 12 8 Blaze-D'Angel- Fresh Ear NM
13 15 4 Dancers Anthem-RDX-Apt 19 U-2
14 14 4 Chiney-K-Mavado-Big Ship NM
15 17 2 Gully Creepa-Elephant Man-Seanizzle U-2
16 16 6 Stinking Rich-Serani-Daseca NM
17 11 23 Pon Di Edge-Busy Signal-Star Kutt (3wks@#1) D-6
18 18 New Falling Down-Stacious-John John
19 - New Dem Nuh Want Nuh Gal - Assassin-Board House
20 - New Ting Dem Tall - Chino - Big Ship
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 12 Just As I Am - Lust-Born Music (3wks@#1) NM
02 2 13 Mercy Please - Black Judah feat. Warrior King -Teflon Blood NM
03 4 10 Mood For Love (Missing You)-Terry Linen-Uplifting Music International U-1
04 3 21 Yesterday-Daville-Fashowzy (2wks@#1) D-1
05 5 14 I'm Bless-Prestige-Timeless Records NM
06 7 9 Choppa Grade-Queen Ifrica-Nice Time Music Inc U-1
07 8 13 Love You Pure-Sophia Brown-Cell Block/321 Strong U-1
08 6 11 Want Tek Life-Jnr Reid feat Andrew & Wada Blood-JR Productions (pp#6) D-2
09 10 13 Love Fire-Tony Rebel-Taxi (pp#6) U-1
10 12 7 Pain-Capleton, Bobo Zaro and Contractor-Tad's Int'l/ Green Lion U-2
11 11 10 Love Question-Mega Flex-Flex Production NM
12 9 24 Warrior Love –Etana-Freemind (2wks@#1) D-3
13 14 5 My Lady- Fyakin - Solar Ent. / Fearless Records U-1
14 15 8 Pull Up Selecta-Tarrus Riley & Jimmy Riley-Taxi U-1
15 16 4 I Am Not Afraid-Etana-No Doubt Record U-1
16 17 4 No Time To Linger-Terry Linen-Joe Fraser U-1
17 13 8 Stand By My Woman-George Nooks-Tad's Int'l/Total Records (pp#11) D-4
18 18 2 Always - Lutan Fyah-Nice Time Music Inc. NM
19 - New Different Page - I-OPctane - Arrows
20 - New Bed Of Roses-Noddy Virtue and Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 11 Turf-Hopeton Lindo-Irie Pen(1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 13 Revelation-Little Hero-Inspire/Diamond Edge (2wks@#1) D-1
03 3 6 Mission In Progress-Moragn Heritage-VP Records NM
04 7 4 Let's Get Physical-Elephant Man-Bad Boy/VP Records U-3
05 6 5 Fight With All Your Might-Anthony Cruz-Penthouse/VP Records U-1
06 4 14 Jah Is My Navigator-Luciano–VP Records (3wks@#1) D-2
07 9 3 Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2008-Various Artistes-Greensleeves U-2
08 5 23 Book of Life-I-Wayne-VP Records (2wks@#1) D-3
09 8 10 Voice of Love - AJ Brown- GRC Music D-1
10 10 27 Unselfish -Courtney (Yogie) John-Fi Wi Music (4wks@#1)
NM
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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
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CHEF MAYRA: CARIBBEAN NIGHTS RIGHT IN OWN YOUR BACK YARD
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Kabobs make outdoor entertaining festive and fun. They can be easily assembled ahead of time, grilled to perfection in minutes and there's little clean up after the meal. They're perfect for backyard picnics and parties.
When making kabobs for a crowd, use inexpensive, disposable wooden skewers. Wooden skewers must be soaked in water for about 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning. Use 2 wooden skewers per kabob.
Turn kabobs frequently as they're grilling, baste with additional sauce occasionally. Wait until the last few minutes of grilling time to baste with sweeter sauces, especially if they contain raw or not raw brown sugar.
The following grilling times are highly variable - depending, of course, on distance above the coals and the actual temperatures. Kabobs with tightly packed ingredients will need more time.
For beef, pork, or lamb kabobs with 1" cubes -
Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals should be about 10 to 12 minutes.
For beef, pork, or lamb kabobs with 1-1/2" cubes -
Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals should be about 15 to 20 minutes.
For chicken or turkey kabobs with 1" cubes -
Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals should be about 8 to 10 minutes.
For chicken or turkey kabobs with 1-1/2" cubes -
Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals should be about 12 to 14 minutes.
For for fish kabobs, such as salmon, tuna, halibut etc. with 1" cubes -
Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals, should be about 10 to 12 minutes.
For for Tofu kabobs, extra firm. With 1" cubes -
Grill time at about 4" above medium hot coals, should be about 10 to 12 minutes.
Check back with me next week and I will give you a yummy recipe for Jamaican Jerk Ya�man Chicken or Tofu Kabobs.
Chef Mayra
Las_Vegas_Carib Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian Private Chef MAYRA chef@mychefmayra.com
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DANCEHALL'S FAVORITE SING JAY HAS RETURNED WITH ANOTHER STEAMY SINGLE, "MUS COME A ROAD"
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This new song, which has been boiling on the underground dancehall circuit, is sure to dash up the charts. Produced by Rellee of "Raging Bull" fame and penned by Mr. Vegas, "Mus Come a Road" will surely set the summer on fire!
When the pulsating beat drops for "Mus Come a Road," a sense of nostalgia evokes, as the song is built on Barrington Levy's 1982 smash "Prison Oval Rock." Vegas' millennium version of the cult classic thrives with a Barrington Levy sample, which is looped through out the song.
The original cut evolved from dances in Spanish Town that were held near a prison. Barrington Levy, clearly Vegas' favorite singer, vividly described the whole era in his hit. Moreover, Vegas unleashes a modern day twist with "Mus Come a Road."
On "Mus Come a Road," Mr. Vegas' passionately croons of the injustice of criminal justice. "There are some people behind bars who have been charged for a crime that is not as bad as the people who are in jail for murder, and the murders sometimes get out before them," says Mr. Vegas earnestly. "This song is for the people who have experienced that."
Mr. Vegas catapulted on to the Reggae dancehall scene over ten years ago with the break through hit "Heads High." For over a decade, he has been incessantly entertaining fans with timeless hits. His latest album Hot It Up, distributed by Delicious Vinyl, has been embraced by his fans. Notably, "Hot Wuk" made the Billboard charts. Now, Mr. Vegas is positioned to score again with the sure-fire "Mus Come a Road."
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ALI'S BROTHER AND MAXI PRIEST SINGERS FOR UB40
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Suffolk, England - UB40 has signed up to perform at this year's Newmarket Nights only
weeks after the band pulled out of the popular Suffolk concert series
when lead singer Ali Campbell quit the group.
The line up for
this year's series of open air concerts at Newmarket's July Course has
been completed with the announcement that UB40 will perform with
special guest, Maxi Priest, on Friday, July 25th.
For well over
25 years, UB40 has entertained audiences with its unique, reggae music.
During this time the band has had huge worldwide success with three UK
number 1 singles - Red, Red Wine, I Got You Babe and Can't Help Falling
in Love - and two UK number 1 albums - Labour of Love and Promises and
Lies. In 2003 UB40 received an Ivor Novello Award for International
Achievement.
The
band was originally due to perform at Newmarket Nights on Friday, July
18th, but had to cancel due to the departure of lead singer, Ali
Campbell. But his brother, Duncan Campbell, has now been officially
announced as the new lead singer having previously performed with them
on a number of occasions despite never being an official member.
UB40,
named after the Unemployment Benefit Form 40, will be joined on stage
by special guest, Maxi Priest. The English singer/songwriter first
launched onto the British music scene in 1988 with his first major
self-titled album. He joined the UB40 tour at the end of 2007 which
culminated in sell out shows in Birmingham and an extended tour with
UB40 throughout this summer.
www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk
Tickets can also be booked by calling 01638 675 500.
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REGGAE RISING MUSIC FESTIVAL STILL ADDING MORE ACTS!
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Reggae Rising Music Festival is proud to announce additional artists' confirmations, plus the return of the High Altitude Dance Club, Upgraded VIP Lounge, the South Beach Dome, and a very special guest Sirius Satellite Radio�s Pat McKay � Reggae Rhythms.
Reggae Rising Music Festival will take place on August 1st, 2nd, 3rd at the Dimmick Ranch and French�s Camp, situated along the picturesque Eel River in Piercy, California and will feature three days of camping and great reggae music from world renowned reggae artists.
This year�s lineup promises to be unparalleled, and we're proud to announce these latest additions to the 2008 Reggae Rising Music Festival:
Sizzla, Collie Buddz, Mr. Vegas.
Other artists include: UB40, Beres Hammond, Sly and Robbie, Tanya Stephens, Junior Reid, Don Carlos, Gentleman, Julian Marley, Cham, Turbulance, Medicine Drum with Greg Ellis and Rara Avis, Clinton Ferron and the Boogie Brown Band, Blue King Brown, Rebelution, Natural Vibrations, Soul Majestic, Reggae Angels, Jade Steel & Emerald Triangle, Lion Camp Showcase featuring Ishi Dube and Jah Sun
(more acts TBA.)
www.reggaerising.com or call the Reggae Rising hotline at 707-923-4583.
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DENNY'S ADOPTS SOME BAND
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IRVING, CA (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- Casual dining chain Denny's has made a foray into the music business, announcing that they were starting an "Adopt-a-Band" sponsorship program for touring artists.
Adopted bands will be able to stop in at Denny's, while touring, for a free gnosh from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. and will have their photos, bios and tourdates posted as well as having a song streamed from Denny's new website, dennysallnighter.com.
There's a catch though, in return for this largess, participating bands will need to make at least 3 visits to Denny's a month, mention Denny's on their respective webpages and post photos of themselves enjoying a visit to a Denny's location.
So far, Denny's has adopted six bands: Taking Back Sunday, Saving Abel, EndeverafteR, Take The Crow, Switches, Foxy Shazam and Forever The Sickest Kids. Each month, new bands will be selected with visitors to dennysallnighter.com being able to vote on their favorite artist. - CelebrityAccess Staff Writers
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RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS REGGAE CONCERT CALENDAR FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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Pictured: Pato Banton and Capleton and Maleka
Upcoming Reggae Shows:
www.Renegadeshows.com
Red Hot Summer Tour!!!!!
Tuesday, May 27
CAPLETON with opening act: Maleka Madremana
Harlows, Sacramento, CA
$20 advance
21 +
Wednesday, May 28
CAPLETON
Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$20.00 advance
21 & over
Thursday, June 19
TOSH MEETS MARLEY - Fully Fullwood from Peter Tosh, Junior Marvin from Bob Marley's Wailers - River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA
Saturday, July 26
TRUCKEE REGGAE FESTIVAL
PATO BANTON & PREZIDENT BROWN
Truckee Regional Park, Truckee, CA
www.renegadeshows.com
530-583-2801
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SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008 ANNOUNCES LINEUP BY DAY AND SINGLE DAY TICKETS
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15TH ANNUAL SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008, JUNE 20, 21, 22, 2008 LINEUP BY DAY:
Friday, June 20, 2008 - Michael Franti & Spearhead, Maldita Vecindad, SOJA, Rootz Underground, Wisdom, Rebelution
In the Dancehall: David Rodigan
Saturday, June 21, 2008 - Buju Banton, Morgan Heritage, Midnite, The Wailing Souls, The Mighty Diamonds, Sister Carol, Yami Bolo, Panjea, Markus James, Extra Golden, Aza, Rootz Underground, Taj Weekes & Adowa, Asheba. In the Dancehall: Stone Love
Sunday, June 22, 2008- The English Beat, Tosh Meets Marley, U Roy, Cornel Campbell, Roy Shirley, Stranger Cole, Pat Kelly, The Expanders, Antidoping, Prezident Brown, Chris Murray Combo, Alika, Quinto Sol, Youssoupha Sidibe, Elhadj, Lisa Monet
Special Guests: Clayton Duncan of the Pomo Indian Nation and Namkha Rinpoche of Tibet
Festival MC's: Makeda Dread, Doug Green, Junor Francis & Spliff Skankin'
The event takes place at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14480 Highway 128, Boonville, California, 95415, just 35 minutes West of Ukiah. Three day tickets are available now for $135 and single day tickets are $55 for Friday, June 20th, $65 for Saturday, June 21st and $55 for Sunday, June 22nd. Tickets are available through mail order at http://www.snwmf.com/tickets.html and at the independent ticket outlets listed at http://www.snwmf.com/ticketoutlets.html. Camping passes are available by mail order and at select ticket outlets for $50, with one ticket required per vehicle.
Camping gate opens at 9am on Friday 6/20
Gates open 5pm 6/20 music from 6pm to 2:30am
Gates open 10am 6/21 music from 11am-2:30am
Gates open 10 am 6/22 music from 11am-10pm
For kids schedule, camping, hotels and other information visit our website at www.snwmf.com/info@snwmf.com or call (916)777-5550
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POETS IN THE PARK BALTIMORE MARYLAND
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VENDORS WANTED and POETS NEEDED!
For More Info Contact: Malaika - dreadznheadz@aol.com/410-298-0660
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Arkaingelle : : O'PEN
The title of the Track is Run Come. The album was released March 15th 2008....O' PEN!!!
Arkaingelle is a fresh new reggae artist whose blazing vocals and meditative lyrics are resounding thunderously within the roots-reggae scene. Hailing from Buxton, a country village outside of Georgetown, Guyana (on the Caribbean coast of South America), he unites an Afro- Caribbean perspective with the ever strengthening, pro�African voice of RasTafari.
On his Debut solo release, Arkaingelle compels the listener to O'PEN up, let the sonic vibrations in and reflect on the message of RasTafari.
From the first track to the last, the music penetrates the heart of the listener, taking him or her into a deeper realm of consciousness.
"Manifess Joy," highlights Arkaingelle's vocal talents as he extols to the listener to live in love and remember that faith and werks do prevail. In the title track, "O'PEN," he exposes the vanity and corruption of modern society while calling for conscious expression, reverence for the ancient and glorification of the Most High. Already teking ovah the airwaves coast to coast, "Tek Ovah" is a guaranteed roots classic rejoicing the rise of RasTafari.
Production credits go to Blaak Lung of Oakland, California, who once again delivers a deep and uplifting sound for Green Sphere Records.
The unique Virgin Islands roots brand is present on each track as sweet riffs from the legendary Tuff Lion soothe the soul and the heavyweight bass of Kenyatta Itola powerfully aligns with Batch's hard stepping drum kicks and licks. O'Pen is an album that is sure to become a must-have for every roots-reggae listener.
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Mr Brown : : Boderation
Mr Brown and Dubkids have emerged last year as one of Austin's hardest party bands. They successfully completed 3 midwest tours and 1 west coast tour, as well as holding down the burgeoning demand for reggae all over Texas year round Mr. Brown released the Not Study War 7" last spring to have something available for shows they did with the likes of Morgan Heritage, E-Z All Stars, Slightly Stoopid, the Chaka Demus and Pliers, and Fishbone. The group has forthcoming shows booked with Groundation, Culture, Luciano, and Clinton Fearon.
"Rubadub" is the newest single on the Boderation album and has received radio play on 5 stations in the Austin area, as well as several other cities nationwide. The song is straight up, conscious roots song in the spirit of Dennis Brown. It is perhaps best described by its lyrics:
Rubadub - Dancing to express our thanks and praises and our love
Rubadub - Scrub my soul down till there's nothing left to scrub
Enjoy! www.digmrbrown.com
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Saga Asad : : Saludos En El Nombre Del Rey
From brooklyn to the barrio from the barrio to the caribbean. Saga Asad blends afro-latino, caribbean, hip hop, blues, jazz influences to make a sound all his own. Born in new orleans,Louisiana nut raised in brooklyn,ny Aqul (saga) learned not only about his caribbean heritage but also about the diversity of his family with grandparents of european, hispanic, native indian, east indian descent and ancestry Aqul grew up with a world view and universal outlook on life. Grabbing the mic at a young age chanting on his father's set (sound system) at family outings and local dances (parties) Aqul groomed his chops. With the heavy influence of hip hop in the late eighties into the nineties Aqul adapted himself to the craft earning a reputation as a fierce freestyler and garnering respect and admiration for his memory skills usually not writing down lyrics or memorizing them on spot. Aqul moved back towards his roots later on in his musical career taking on the title Saga Asad, Saga standing for the never ending the infinite and Asad being L-ion in arabic. Aqul started his l-ion heart band with himself as the rhythm guitarist in early 06 blending all his influences into a package that can't really be defined changing rhythms, paces, and sounds Saga Asad truly allows for a 360 musical view for his fans. The band plans on releasing their debut album Saludos En El Nombre Del Rey or Greetings in the name of the King on the independent Axum Roots International with songs on the album in both english and spanish. The band kicks off a central and south american tour after the album release to promote the album.
-release date: 6/18/2008
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STEPHEN MARLEY U.S. TOUR
 Most Grammy-honored Star In Reggae Music History To Hit U.S. Venues And Festivals
Considered one of the most versatile studio and live Reggae performers, Stephen�s debut solo release, Mind Control (Tuff Gong/ Ghetto Youths/Universal-Republic), landed at #1 of the coveted Billboard Reggae Chart, and in the upper tier of the Billboard Top 40 Album Chart, as well. Critics raved about the groundbreaking album, with People Magazine calling it a "masterful fusion of reggae and hip hop,'" Entertainment Weekly seconded that notion, calling Mind Control the best Marley album in a generation.
In 2006, Stephen snagged his fifth Grammy award for his triumphant co-production work on brother Damian "Jr.Gong" Marley's acclaimed RIAA certified Gold disc Welcome To Jamrock, making him the most honored Grammy winner of the Marley family, as well as netting him the most Grammy wins of any other Reggae artist in history.
Fri, May 23 Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sat, May 24 Avila Beach, CA Avila Beach Resort
Mon, May 26 Los Angeles, CA UCLA Intramural Field
Wed, May 28 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Thurs, May 29 Arcata, CA Arcata Community Center
Fri, May 30 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Sat, May 31 Seattle, WA Showbox at the Market
Mon, June 2 Spokane, WA The Big Easy Concert House
Tues, June 3 Boise, ID The Big Easy Concert House
Wed, June 4 Euguene, OR Cuthbert Amphitheatre
Fri, June 6 Snowmass Village Snowmass Village Chili Pepper & Brewers
Sat, June 7 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
Sun, June 8 Bellvue, CO Mishawaka Amphitheatre
Tues, June 10 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Wed, June 11 Madison, WI Barrymore Theatre
Fri, June 13 Manchester, TN Bonnarooo Music Festival
For more information please contact Universal Republic Records
Isis Arias - 212-830-0895 E: isis.arias@umusic.com
Serena Gallagher - 212-841-8201 E: serena.gallagher@umusic.com
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE - MAY 23, 2008
This Day in Reggae
and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
| May 23 |
| 1934: |
Robert Moog, Moog Synthesizer inventor, is born. |
| 1964: |
Millie Small's "My Boy Lollipop", already a hit in the U.K., enters the Hot 100 in the U.S. It stays on the charts for 12 weeks climbing up to #2. |
| 1967: |
Junior Waite [Musical Youth] is born. |
| 1968: |
DJ Silver Don is born in Ashdod, Israel. |
| 1994: |
Bob Marley & The Wailers' album "Burnin'" [Island] is certified Gold, and compilation album "Legend" [Island] is certified Multi (5.0) Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).'
http://reggaelife.jp/thisday.pl
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IDLERS FROM NEWFOUNDLAND:
Idlers are a ten-piece reggae/dance band from “The Rock” (St. John's, Newfoundland). Their unique sound comes from a love for reggae, ska, dancehall and afro-beat peppered with the Celtic music that provided the soundtrack to their Newfoundland roots. With the energetic lead vocals of Mark Wilson, complimented by a solid rhythm section, heavy horn section and incredible soloists, the Idlers have been working audiences into a frenzy since they began playing in April 2006.
Playing mainly in St. John' s, Idlers have cultivated a loyal following. Their audiences continue to grow, filling bars beyond capacity. These same fans voted the Idlers as the BEST LIVE BAND (The Scope, 2008) in St. John’s.
Idlers have completed three Atlantic Canadian tours and two tours in Ontario and Quebec. During their last visit to Toronto, they were invited to perform at 102.1 The Edge Nu Music Nite at The Horseshoe. While in the city, Idlers were featured artists on The Edge, where they continue to be in rotation.
Idlers take much of their inspiration from the Roots Reggae music of the mid 1970's. Staying true to the conscious voice of Roots Reggae, the Idlers music speaks of the human condition, discussing issues of war, capitialism, social and personal struggle. Major influences of the Idlers include Burning Spear, The Congos, The Upsetters, Desmond Dekker, Prince Buster, The Gladiators, Culture, Steel Pulse, The Clash, The English Beat, The Skatalites, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Max Romeo, U-Roy, Lee Sratch Perry, and King Tubby.
Idlers released their debut full length CD, Corner in December 2007. Not wasting any time, a second album has been written and the Idlers will be back in the studio during the winter of 2009 to prepare the next release.
Idlers would like to acknowledge the assistance and financial support of Music NL and the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council.
Instrumentation
Mark Wilson- vocals, trumpet
Aneirin Thomas- bass
Craig Millett- vocals, guitar
Paul Schiralli-Earle- vocals, guitar
Chris Power- drums
Luke Power- keys
Chris Harnett- saxophone
Susan Evoy- saxophone
John Duff- trombone
Curtis Andrews- percussion
Discography
2007 - Corner
2006 - Idlers EP
http://idlers.ca
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WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON ESCHATOLOGY?
What is your view on eschatology? Do you have one? Most of us would be hard pressed to answer this without researching the Internet or dusting off a Bible, Pibby, or Talmud.
Yet, your beliefs about eschatology may be as important to the future of humankind as is your next breath.
Eschatology (from the Greek, Eschatos meaning"last" and -logy meaning "the study of") is a part of theology and philosophy concerned with the final events in the history of the world, or ultimate destiny of humanity, commonly referred to as the end of the world.
In many religions such as Rastafarianism, Judaism, Islam and Judeo-Christianianity there are similar beliefs in a "new heaven on Earth" or a future Zion.
In many Native American beliefs and Christianity, there is prophecy of a coming Supreme being. There are shared prophecies among the Hopi in America and the ancient Mayans of future Earth upheaval in 2012 in the form of meteor showers and volcanic activity forcing the world into chaos.
This "Apocalypticism" is a worldview based on the idea that the important matters are esoteric in nature (hidden) and they will soon be revealed in major confrontation of earth-shaking magnitude that will change the course of history.
Whatever the future holds, you can be sure that there will be people seeking to profit from the fear that the unknown may generate. Tim Lahaye, author of the "Left Behind" fictional series has just written his twelfth book about the coming destruction awaiting those who do not believe in Jesus. He has out-sold Stephen King and John Grisham combined. Amazingly, his books sell as fictional novels even though he bases them on literal interpretations of the last book in the Bible, Revelations.
Most people are not aware that these literal interpretations are negatively affecting world peace.
More next week on this subject...until then,
Peace and Love,
James Curt Byrum Oroborus@sbcglobal.net
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