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Volume 5 Issue 24
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NEWS FLASH!
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JAMROCK REGGAE FESTIVAL, DUBBED �JAMMIN�
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Source: Brittany Somerset, Intrepid Reporter, New York City
The 11th Annual Jamrock Reggae Festival, dubbed “Jammin’ In The City,” took place in monsoon-like Manhattan. The event was scheduled to start at 10pm, however it was almost washed up, due to the raging thunderstorm that racked the city. Most Caribbean folk do not like to get their hair wet; however, despite the pouring rain, the die-hard reggae massive was not to be deterred as they arrived soaking wet, but with their spirits up, ready to hear the likes of Etana the Strong One, Assassin, Ky-mani Marley, Beenieman, Mr.Vegas, and Demarco. Surprise last minute additions to the line-up included world-famous, critically-acclaimed singers, Wayne Wonder, and Da’Ville, who replaced Sanchez, who unfortunately had to cancel his appearance due to a scheduling conflict.
Held at the multi-tiered venue, Hammerstein Ballroom, in Midtown Manhattan, the floor seats were half empty; however, the balconies were full. Da’Ville’s performance was divine, Etana's was effervescent, Ky-Mani’s was cool, Assassin’s was awesome, Wayne’s was wonderful, but Beenie was bored.
Beenie, who almost always closes the show at festival events, due to his power to keep audiences lying in wait for him, was cradling a broken arm in a sling. Always a master of showmanship, he gave a spirited performance; however, he asked the crowd and the promoter, “Can I go home now?” after almost every song, to which the crowd enthusiastically shouted, "No!" After asking the crowd at least three times if he could go home, he addressed the promoter and stated, “You have to do this show earlier next time, I want to go home.” Within five minutes of Beenie’s completed performance, you could practically hear crickets chirping in the empty theater as everyone cleared out in record time, and tromped back into the drizzling rain.
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BETTI MAC DEBUT ALBUM
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ELEPHANT MAN FOR REGGAE SUMFEST 2K8
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Jamaica's Energy God, Elephant Man, is set to thrill fans at this year's Reggae Sumfest, set for July 13-19 in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The Bad Boys Record artist, born O'Neal Bryan, is set to bring his usual high-energy performance to the festival that is undoubtedly the world`s best reggae event.
Elephant Man signed with VP records in 2003 and crossed into the pop mainstream with his hit single, "Pon Di River," and his collaborations with The Ying Yang Twins, Lil' Jon, and Twista. Elephant Man's Bad Boy debut, "Let's Get Physical," includes the singles, "Five-O"; featuring Wyclef plus appearances by Swizz Beatz, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Kat DeLuna, Mario Winans, and more.
He is now on the Bad Boy label and his new single, "Call Her" is heating up the charts.
Reggae Sumfest will kick off with the annual beach party on July 13th. But the real party gets underway on July 17th with the phenomenal dancehall night.
Apart from Elle, acts so far booked for this night include dancehall`s Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Voice Mail, Macka Diamond, Vybz Kartel, Harry Toddler, Busy Signal, Munga Honourable, Ninja Man, Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Assassin and Mavado.
On Friday July 18th, it's a roots and culture night as Richie Spice, Queen Ifrica, Cocoa Tea, Jah Cure and Pressure are slated to take to the stage. On Saturday, July 19th, the show comes to an end with performances from reggae greats, including John Holt and Beres Hammond as well as Tarrus Riley and Etana.
Reggae Sumfest has been presented consecutively since its launch in 1993 by Summer Fest Productions, headed by Executive Director Johnny Gourzong and Chairman Robert Russell. It is now known across the globe as the reggae event of the summer and attracts thousands annually from the U.S., UK, Canada, Europe, South and Central America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and neighboring Caribbean islands.
Reggae Sumfest is by far the most successful event on the entertainment calendar in Jamaica and recently earned 'Promoter of the Year' and 'Concert of the Year' at the 27th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards on May 4.
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ATTENTION PROMOTERS: FREE ADVERTISING FOR YOUR EVENT
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JAHWORKS.ORG - This is just a reminder that our event calendar is self-serve. Please follow these directions to add an event:
1. Go to http://www.jahworks.org/v2/events/index.asp Make sure your event is not already listed.
2. If you already have a login, go to step #3. If not, on the left hand side, under the Menu there is a "Registration" link. Please register.
3. On the left hand side, under Menu there is a "Login" link. Please login.
4. Click on "Add Event" under Menu on left hand side.
5. Fill out the form to the best of your ability.
6. When you're all finished, click "Add".
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RICHIE B�S HOT MIX 102FM FOR JUNE 20 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
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TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 12 On The Rock- Mavado-Baby G (2wks@#1) NM
02 4 9 Nah Go Nuh Weh-Vybz Kartel- Big Ship U-2
03 2 14 Wine Gal - Beenie Man - TJ Records (3wks@#1) D-1
04 5 6 Gully Creepa-Elephant Man-Seanizzle U-1
05 6 12 Money Changer-Mavado-Juke Boxx U-1
06 3 10 The Mission-Damian Marley & Stephen Marley-Tuff Gong (2wks@#1) D-3
07 7 16 Money Fi Spend-Vybz Kartel-Big Ship (2wks@#1) NM
08 8 9 Laptop-Macka Diamond-D-Ice NM
09 9 8 Dancers Anthem-RDX-Apt 19 NM
10 10 8 Chiney-K-Mavado-Big Ship NM
11 12 5 Falling Down-Stacious-John John U-1
12 13 10 Stinking Rich-Serani-Daseca U-1
13 14 5 Dem Nuh Want Nuh Gal - Assassin-Board House U-1
14 15 5 Ting Dem Tall - Chino - Big Ship U-1
15 11 16 Brown Bottle-Mavado-Big Ship (pp#4) D-4
16 - New Nuh Linga-Elephant Man-Board House
17 17 4 No, No-Beenie Man-Big Ship NM
18 18 3 What Have I Done To You-Bugle- Daseca NM
19 - New Study People-Serani-Fire Links
20 - New Hustle-Andrew & Wada Blood-Fire Links
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 17 Mercy Please - Black Judah feat. Warrior King -Teflon Blood (3wks@#1) NM
02 2 14 Mood For Love (Missing You)-Terry Linen-Uplifting Music International NM
03 3 16 Just As I Am - Lust-Born Music (4wks@#1) NM
04 4 13 Choppa Grade-Queen Ifrica-Nice Time Music Inc NM
05 5 11 Pain-Capleton, Bobo Zaro and Contractor-Tad's Int'l/ Green Lion NM
06 7 17 Love Fire-Tony Rebel-Taxi U-1
07 9 14 Love Question-Mega Flex-Flex Production U-2
08 6 17 Love You Pure-Sophia Brown-Cell Block/321 Strong (pp#6) D-2
09 10 9 My Lady- Fyakin - Solar Ent. / Fearless Records U-1
10 13 5 Different Page - I-OPctane - Arrows U-3
11 11 8 I Am Not Afraid-Etana-No Doubt Record NM
12 12 8 No Time To Linger-Terry Linen-Joe Fraser NM
13 14 4 Looking For Love-Patriot-Hill Side Entertainment U-1
14 8 18 I'm Bless-Prestige-Timeless Records (pp#4) D-6
15 16 5 Bed Of Roses-Noddy Virtue and Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection U-1
16 15 6 Always - Lutan Fyah-Nice Time Music Inc. (pp#15) D-1
17 18 4 Clearly-Alibra-5 Star U-1
18 20 2 Di Plane Land-Richie Spice-No Doubt U-2
19 19 3 Ride or Die - Cecile -Dangerzone NM
20 - New One of a Kind-Leroy Smart-WWS
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 10 Mission In Progress-Moragn Heritage-VP Records (3wks@#1) NM
02 2 8 Let's Get Physical-Elephant Man-Bad Boy/VP Records NM
03 3 9 Fight With All Your Might-Anthony Cruz-Penthouse/VP Records NM
04 5 7 Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2008-Various Artistes-Greensleeves U-1
05 4 15 Turf-Hopeton Lindo-Irie Pen(2wks@#1) D-1
06 6 4 Gideon Boot-Richie Spice- VP Records NM
07 7 17 Revelation-Little Hero-Inspire/Diamond Edge (2wks@#1) NM
08 8 18 Jah Is My Navigator-Luciano–VP Records (3wks@#1) NM
09 10 14 Voice of Love - AJ Brown- GRC Music U-1
10 - New The Strong One-Etana-VP Records
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
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS. CALL: 876-968-5817 NOW!!!
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CHEF MAYRA: CHICK PEA CURRY
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Ready in: 30 minutes - Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 medium Onion, chopped finely
2 Cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoon Canola oil
2 teaspoons Indian curry powder
3 tablespoons Tomato ketchup
1 can (30 oz) chick peas (aka garbanzos)
1 bunch Coriander leaves, stemmed, chopped (aka cilantro) Optional (I love it)
1 Stick cinnamon (2-inch)
6 Whole cloves (the spice), crushed
4 Cardamom pods, crushed
Directions:
Fry the onions in oil at medium-high heat until golden and translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, fry for a minute. Add cinnamon, cloves and cardamom, fry for a minute (until the kitchen begins to smell really good!). Now add the curry powder to the onions, fry for a minute or two. As the mixture begins to stick, add the ketchup to make it more pliable. Keep on frying for about 5 minutes, stirring fairly constantly. Once this "base masala" is ready (one hint is if the oil starts separating from the mixture), just add the chickpeas, including the water they are in. Stir to mix, heat until it boils, then cover and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes, take off heat and stir in coriander leaves. Serve hot, with heated pita, tortillas, Indian bread (roti, naan or puri) or rice.
Note: McCormick's or other American "curry powder" just isn't as good as the powder you can find in Indian stores. In case you are finicky and an Indian store isn't easily available, a fair approximation can be made with 1/2 tsp. coriander, 1/2 tsp. cumin, 1/2 tsp. turmeric, 1/4-1/2 tsp. hot chili powder.
Love, Chef Mayra
"Las_Vegas_Carib Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian Private Chef MAYRA"
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CARNIVAL TIME IS STEADILY APPROACHING IN WASHINGTON DC
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It's just 10 days away from celebrating its 16th Anniversary!
DC Caribbean Carnival, Inc. Hosts its Annual "Pan Jam" - This Saturday, June 21st, 2008
& "Dimanche Gras" - This Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
You must plan on being present on Carnival Day to experience the excitement and fun!
www.dccaribbeancarnival.org
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RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS REGGAE CONCERT CALENDAR FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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Saturday, July 26
RENEGADE REGGAE FESTIVAL AT THE TRUCKEE AMPHITHEATRE
Doors open at 4pm, Music starts at 4:30pm, so get there early to get a nice spot on the grass with all your friends!!! Be ready to DANCE ALL NIGHT with the music from...
Mystic Roots, Prezident Brown, Pato Banton, and Del Castillo
Truckee Regional Park, Truckee, CA
www.renegadeshows.com
530-583-2801
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE - JUNE 20, 2008
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RAYMOND WRIGHT:
JAMAICAN: Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica on November 11th, 1971, Raymond started his career by playing a variety of musical instruments and singing in his local church in Jamaica. He also conducted singing lessons to the local church choir. His Spiritual devotion and love for the Church, led him to study Theology, which he successfully obtained a Theological Degree!
Raymond had another passion, Music and Singing. He decides to follow his heart to pursuit a career with in the Music Industry.
SHOCKING VIBES CREW: Raymond Wright started working with “Shocking Vibes Crew”, in 1998-2001 Under the management of Patrick Roberts, who also handled the careers of Beenie Man, Bling Dog, Tanto Metro and Devonte.
During the three years that Raymond worked under the Management of “Shocking Vibes Crew”, he appeared at various local gigs and major concerts in Jamaica and throughout Europe, as well released a number of singles on the local Independent market in Jamaica, song titles, “To H.I.M.”, “When you call on me”, “Just for Love” and “Always”. Other Single Tracks include “Always”, “Critic Highway” and “Honey” feat. “Twiggy”. Music Producer collaborations were, “Sly Dunbar”, “Jack Radicks”, “Fitzroy McKenzy”, “Pirana” and “Barry Ohare”
RAYMOND PARTS COMPANY: Raymond parted company with “Shocking Vibes Crew” in 2001 when he went to Italy to performe at “Rototom Sunsplash”. He is currently living in Italy. During this time he released another album, "Point Black" under the label of “Rasta Snob Records”, also in the local independent market.
Raymond currently performs at various local and and other Europian gigs and events.
A STAND STILL: After many promises and dead ends, ones identifiable with in the music Industry, together with poor and unsupported decision-making, (the decisions one makes during clouded moments), proved to be a major set back in Raymond’s Recording Career and Life, but mostly, caused serious delays with his Recording Career.
However, Raymond remained Focused and Motivated due to the Love for his Music and the Achievement toward his Ultimate Goals, despite all the Disappointments.
Instrumentation
RAYMOND WRIGHT - VOCALS, GIANLUCA PELOSI-BASS, ALEX SORESINI-DRUM, ZAGGI-SAX, GANJE-KEYBOARDS, MICHEAL-GITARS, TRUMPET-RICKY
Discography
NEW ALBUM:
Raymond has currently finished his “New Album”
entitled “Many As One”.
Nineteen, “Breath Taking” Songs and Lyrics.
The Song Titles Include:
*“Many As One” (The Eponymous Track)
*”Wify” (Forth coming single about to be released by “POW POW”)
*Sufferer - *Hand That Feeds - *King James,
*Carry On - *Jah Love - *Better Place - *Sky’s The Limit, *Honey - *Name Is Lady – *Natty - *Move - *Things - *Magic Man, *Hey There Lady - *Guess - *Shining Down On Me & *Get Up.
Even though Raymond’s roots are Reggae, he is a versatile Vocalist, who serves R’n’B and Soul-Lovers the same.
The personable singer knows how to fascinate and captivate his live audience who also love the songs from the New Album “Many As One”.
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PEACE STARTS WITH PATIENCE
True peace starts with patience. Patience starts with the parents and their children and spreads to the neighbors and then the whole town, then to the cities, the states and countries. If all countries had patience, we would have no war. So what is patience? It is the art of practicing no being angry. Don't follow the anger. Stay with patience and patience leads you to compassion.
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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 20-22, 2008
Boonville, California, U.S.
916-777-5550
CLICK ON THE NAME OF THE FESTIVAL TO CLICK THROUGH TO FESTIVAL WEBSITE
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Party In The Park
Friday, June 20, 2008
Auburn, California, U.S.
530-885-8461
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Reggaejam
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Reinsberg, Austria
07487-7180
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5th Annual Baja Sur Reggae Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
011.52.612.133.4718
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36th Annual Woodbury Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, June 21-22, 2008
Woodbury, CT, U.S.
203-263-2203
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St. Kitts Music Festival
Thursday-Saturday, June 26-28, 2008
Basseterre St. Kitts, San Crist�bal
869-465-9787
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Jambaloosa Music And Arts Festival
Thursday-Sunday, June 27-29, 2008
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Caribbean Heritage Celebration Day
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
205-520-0668
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Spring Vibration
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Wiesen, Austria
0043-2626-81648-0
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Jammins Reggae Music & Soccer Festival
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
718-282-8041
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World One Fest
Thursday-Friday, July 3-4, 2008
El Cerrito, California, U.S.
510-233-0611
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Houston Caribfest
Thursday-Sunday, July 3-6, 2008
Houston, Texas, U.S.
713-689-0689
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African/Caribbean International Festival of Life
Thursday-Sunday, July 3-6, 2008
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
312-427-0266
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the Tribute to Bob Marley
Thursday-Monday, July 3-7, 2008
Vancouver, BC, Canada
604-736-7648
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