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Volume 5 Issue 33
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REGGAE FOR A CURE
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IRIE OPPORTUNITY FOR BORN AGAIN BRASS BLOWER!
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Dear friends, Christafari has just returned from an incredible 50-day tour of Europe. As we begin to focus on our next major tour, our first task at hand is building a new horn section. Please spread the word, through MySpace, FaceBook, Etc... to your local worship leaders, music department and every Christian musician that you know:
Christafari is in urgent need of a Tenor Saxophonist, Trumpet player and Trombone player for the band's 2008 Brazilian Tour (the whole month of October).
All applicants must live within a reasonable distance of Los Angeles, CA., have a flexible schedule and be able to do extensive tours. Each applicant must be a legal United States resident and able to travel in and out of the US without hindrance.
He or she must be a born again Christian, and a professional musician with a servant attitude. Reggae, jazz, black gospel, and ministry experience are a plus! We are looking for a broad range of ethnicities in our applicants.
Please spread the word and pray for our search. Note: only current (or future) residents of Southern California need respond.
Auditions will be held on Monday, August 25th.
If you are interested or have any leads please call immediately:
(310) 350-1836 Or e-mail: booking@christafari.com
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MELLOWMIX
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BYRON JOHNSON
(EVENTS ORGANISER/PROMOTER)
MELLOW MIX & BLEND LTD
ARTIST MANAGEMENT - REHEARSAL STUDIO'S
Tel: 0207-249-5676 Fax: 0207-249-56-16
Mob: 07931-822-435 - 07870-413-913
Website:<http://www.mellowmixandblend.com/>
<http://www.myspace.mellowmix06/>
<http://www.myspace.com/msafrocaribbeanqueen>
Email:MellowMix@aol.com
Address:Mellow Mix & Blend studio's
Unit 2 Foulden Road
Stoke Newington
London N16 7UR
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CHEF MAYRA'S SPICY TOFU
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Serves / makes 4
-1 red bell pepper (cubed)
-1 green bell pepper (cubed)
-1 package extra firm tofu (cubed)
- 1 onion (chopped)
-1 eggplant (sliced and cubed)
- 3 zucchinis (sliced)
-1/4 pumpkin
- 1 can of coconut milk
-3 cloves of garlic (chopped)
-2 Tbs curry powder
-1 bunch of green onions (chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
-3 Tbs vegetable oil
-Scotch bonnet pepper (chopped, TO YOUR TASTE)
Marinate tofu overnight with 4 Tbs soy sauce.
In a large pan heat water - when water begins to boil add the 1/4 pumpkin without the skin, cook until very tender and puree in a food processor.
In a pan heat oil - when oil begins to bubble add the onion, garlic, green onions and stir-fry until tender
Add tofu and brown on all sides
Add diced tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, zucchinis, eggplant , pumpkin puree and chopped scotch bonnet pepper.
In a separate bowl blend coconut milk and curry powder
add curried milk mixture to vegetables
reduce heat and let simmer until vegetables are tender as desired.
Serve over rice.
So Easy... Enjoy!
Carib Chef Mayra
702 372 4709
www.mychefmayra.com
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RECOGNIZE! MACKIE CONSCIOUS
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Although, Dennis McKay a.k.a Mackie Conscious did not win the main prize for the Jamaica Festival Song Competition. He did however receive a Special songwriter's award for his song titled "Country Life".
The award for the 'Most Consistent and Outstanding Finalist' went to the performer of Country Life, Lynford McIntosh.The prize for the 'Best Video' was presented to Gregory 'Asha' McHail, director, for his work on Country Life. It was evident that the fans were really disappointed that Mackie Conscious song "Country Life" did not receive the grand prize. Mackie is very grateful for the support. Mackie says "I'm Thankful for all the fans support and sorry that the folks are really upset". As we know from experience from Mackie, it's not over until it's over. According to Mackie "There will be another day and another time".
Witness a "Country life" on you tube at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qOqYqQCxXRY <http://youtube.com/watch?v=qOqYqQCxXRY>
Mackie Conscious continues to be Montego Bay Jamaica's most sought after Roots Reggae Entertainer For an in-depth BIOGRAPHY OF MACKIE CONSCIOUS go to wwwmackieconscious.com
To sample songs and most recent videos go to:
<http://www.myspace.com/mackieconscious>
Contact Mackie Conscious:
Conscious Production Jamaica Dennis McKay
Tel: Jamaica (876) 385 0389 or (876) 940 6511 or (876) 995 3367
Tel: USA: 1- 413-306-4568
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM FOR AUGUST 15 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
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RICHIE B'S RADIO CHART WILL BE BACK NEXT WEEK!
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ERNIE SMITH ALBUM RELEASE
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Reggae legend ERNIE SMITH will be
releasing his first album in many years COUNTRY MILE and it is a killer! All new original material and one Neil Diamond cover.
There will be a special CD release party at the OCEAN MIST in Matunuck, RI on Friday August 29.
David “DaveyDread” Turano
daveydread49@yahoo.com
Ocean Mist info: (401)782-3740
Geninfo@oceanmist.net
http://www.oceanmist.net
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ON TOUR: CULTURE FEATURING KENYATTA HILL
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Date Venue/Event Location
8/16/08 Bearsville Theater Woodstock, NY
8/17/08 The Saint Asbury Park, NJ
8/18/08
8/19/08 Metronome Burlington VT
8/20/08 Harper's Ferry Alston, MA
8/21/08
8/22/08 Ocean Mist Mattunuck, RI
8/23/08 Outerland Edgartown, MA
8/24/08 Wegmans Fest Canandaigua, NY
8/25/08
8/26/08
8/27/08 Al Rosa Columbus, OH
8/28/08 Bluebird Bloomington IN
8/29/08 Mojo's Columbia, MO
8/30/08 Racks Lees Summit, MO
8/31/08
9/1/08 Triple Rock Minneapolis, MN
9/2/08 Wild Hare Chicago, IL
9/3/08
9/4/08
9/5/08 Stella Blue Asheville, NC
9/6/08 Toads Place Richmond, VA
9/7/08 Outback Lodge Charlottesville, VA
9/8/08
9/9/08
9/10/08 Pour House Charleston, SC
9/11/08 Lincoln Theatre Raleigh, NC
9/12/08 Sun Music Hall Floyd, VA
9/13/08 Red Stripe ROTR Wilmington, NC
9/14/08 Crossroads Fest Bladensburg, MD
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WORLD UNITED MUSIC FESTIVAL & RADIO/MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE
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The Roots Music Association is proud to announce the World United Music
Festival & Radio/Membership Conference is to be held in San Marcos, Texas on Nov 14-15-16 2008.
The RMA is also proud to announce its newly formed production partnership
with The United States Entertainment Force. In conjuction with RMA, the USEF,
a highly acclaimed Production Corporation, will handle the Executive Producer
responsibilities of the Music Festival on our 300+ acre Venue for The World
United Music Festival & Radio/Membership Conference.The United States Entertainment Force, www.theusef.org , has graciously come on board to produce the event in support of the RMA, and to help their goals to raise awareness & funds to support those serving in our Military today and their families, those who have served, the Children and our Nations Future.
The City of San Marcos and the new Embassy Suites Convention Center have
also given their support to the RMA and will supply the venue for the
convention. With an additional 300 acres adjacent to the Convention Center
for staging the Music Festival & Roots Music Awards portion of the event with over 150 showcasing artists and 8 stages.
This years Music Festival, Radio/Membership Conference and Roots Music Awards Show is sure to be a major success with thousands of fans expected to attend from around the globe.
For more detailed info on this first annual event please visit
www.worldunitedmusicfestival.com
Roots Music Association
109 E Hopkins, Suite 205
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: 512-392-4997
http://www.rootsmusicassociation.org
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THE UNITED BEATS OF PEACE FESTIVAL - Hwy 101, Laytonville, California Sept 15th, 16th, 17th
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The 12th anniversary Earthdance Festival will take place at the renowned Black Oak Ranch, a property rich in native history and old growth oak trees.
For 2008, Earthdance Northern California will unite with over 250 locations in 50 countries across the world to create the most conscious global festival of our time.
The Earthdance Northern California Festival will bring together an unprecedented line-up of conscious musicians, visual artists, DJ's, speakers and activists, who believe in a sustainable future for our planet. Working with the theme of "unity in diversity", the festival will host 5 music stages and will feature high profile conscious artists from many genres of the international music scene, including World, Electronica, Hip Hop, Folk and Jazz. One of this year's highlights will be an indigenous elder's council, made up of indigenous elders from many nations, who will share wisdom and sacred ceremony.
2008 Artist Sneak Peak:
Michael Franti and Spearhead
Digable Planets
Neko Case
Kinky
Anthony B
Ivan Neville's Dumstaphunk
JJ Grey and Mofro
K'Naan * just added *
Praang (featuring Steve Kimock, Travis, Hann, Janover)
Buckethead
Queen Omega
Wisdom
Goddess Alchemy Project
Blame Sally
Moonalice
Lafa Taylor
Soul Majestic
Yosi Fine
Lynx with Janover
Tina Malia
Hill Country Revue
Youssou Sidibe
And many, many more...
For a complete list of ticket outlets, or to purchase tickets online, visit us at:
EarthdanceLive.com/tickets
email: yhendrix@earthdancelive.com
phone: 707.223.2889
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FREE FESTIVAL HOT OFF THE PRESS RELEASE!
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Dayton Reggae Festival Aug 31
The 21st Annual Michelob Dayton Reggae Festival will take place on Sunday
August 31st @ Dave Hall Plaza Park Fifth and Jefferson in downtown Dayton
The Festival is FREE! And features dozens of food and craft vendors and six
regional reggae bands performing alternating sets on 2 stages.
This year's Festival Host/MC will be the one and only Rev Cool !
(host of Around the Fringe on WYSO 91.3 FM Fridays 8 - midnight)
Band schedule-
1 PM Groove Therapy (Dayton)
2PM SuperMassive (Cincinnati)
3PM - Johnny Payne and the True Believers (Cincinnati)
4PM Jah Roots (Springfield, Missouri)
5PM The Pocket (Washington D.C. Jamaica)
6PM SEEFARI (Wlberforce, Dayton)
7PM Reggae Unity Encore Jam Finale (led by Tom SEEFARI Carroll and
featuring members of all bands)
Long-time Festival Sponsor The Trolley Stop will be hosting an ³All-Reggae
Weekend featuring Dayton's own international reggae star SEEFARI on Friday August 29 and Springfield, Missouri's rising stars Jah Roots on Saturday August 30.
Afterparties will be held @ Therapy Café Hosted by Scorpius Max /Good over evil International Sound w/ The Pocket J. Alan's hosted by Groove Therapy w/ SuperMassive and special guests
More info coming soon to
www.seefari.com/daytonreggaefest.htm
www.myspace.com/daytonreggaefestival
Band links
www.myspace.com/seefari
www.seefari.com
www.myspace.com/jahroots
www.myspace.com/thepocket
www.myspace.com/supermassive
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LIGHT AND LOVE TOUR
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S E G, Sweetwine Entertainment Group presents
Light & Love Tour featuring
JOSEPH ISRAEL & LAFA TAYLOR
September 16 – Humboldt Brews – Arcata, CA
September 17 – 19 Broadway – Fairfax, CA
September 18 – Blue Lamp – Sacramento, CA
September 19 – Mojito’s – San Francisco – (19 is Lafa only – supporting EOTO)
September 20 – Starry Plough – Berkeley, CA
September 21 – Coopers – Nevada City, CA
S E G, Sweetwine Entertainment Group proudly presents the ‘Love & Light Tour’ featuring two of their most innovative artists - reggae messenger, JOSEPH ISRAEL & the Northwest’s best hip-hop/reggae/electronica artist, LAFA TAYLOR, to Northern California in mid-September. With a blend of conscious, sometimes political, and change-inspiring lyrics with entrancing beats and show-stopping, hip-shaking rhythms, the ‘Love & Light Tour’ is not-to-miss.
More info at www.sweetwinegroup.com www.myspace.com/sweetwinegroup
Joseph Israel Bio:
“Mixing Rock, Jazz, and Folk to a Rockers Reggae Bass, Joseph Israel is a musician who knows the past with an eye on the future.” Relix Magazine Jan 2008
“Message Music delivered with the energy of youth and a Faith that eschews all boundaries.” Beat Magazine Vol.26, 2007 May 20th, 2008.
The universal power and appeal of Israel’s Music is bringing all types of people together in this time of spiritual awakening. “A Feeling of true hope for the human race and a promise of good things to all people of goodwill is the message in this Roots music.” says Israel. His music is full of soulful songwriting and acoustic guitar with Gospel harmonies and hard-core reggae drum and bass.
Joseph Israel’s music has also recently taken root in the Hasidic and messianic groups around the world thanks to heavy rotation on Yati radio (www.yatiradionetwork.com). As a student of Torah (Hebrew scripture) and the teachings of Moshiyach (messiah ) Yahshua of Nazereth, Israel is a unique artist making musical waves with this, as many people are saying “messianic reggae.”
Joseph Israel & band will be playing crowd favorites from the Gone are the Days album (Israel’s debut CD which reached #11 on reggae Billboard Charts, 2007), and the Teach Your Children Restore Humanity (acoustic EP on iTunes exclusive). Joseph Israel will also use this tour to bring in some new songs (unreleased material), that is being considered for the upcoming new album. www.josephisrael.com www.myspace.com/josephisrael
Lafa Taylor Bio:
A world traveler based in Oregon, Lafa Taylor is a rapidly up and coming Northwestern emcee/producer. Choosing to rhyme about current issues in a positive and constructive way, his music carries a message of inspiration for all walks of life. You can't help but feel good after attending a Lafa Taylor show!
Lafa's bass heavy hip-hop beats mixed with reggae, electronica and funk, never fail to get the dance floor moving. His verbal style ranges from sweet melodic vocals to tongue twisting rapid rhymes. He is also known for his intricate beat boxing, and creates live on the spot beats using his voice and a guitar looper pedal. Lafa's live show is energetic, dynamic and unique. He has a great talent for connecting with his audience and working with the energy of the crowd.
In the summer of 2003, at age 17, Lafa single handedly produced and released his debut album "Life Music". In 2004 he released "Hot Winter". A step into a new realm of music making, Lafa created this multimedia album while spending the winter in his father's country of Costa Rica, with a portable studio in his backpack.
Next Lafa headed out to conquer Japan. There he joined the multi-platinum band "Def Tech" on a 26-city, sold out tour. Lafa's song "Lift Up" with Def Tech has seen major success in Japan. It was licensed for a Sony Ericsson commercial and the music video saw heavy rotation on MTV Japan and Space Shower. Lafa's third disc, "Different" has been a huge success, and brought joy and inspiration to many. Not only are the lyrics witty, uplifting and thought provoking, but the production showcases Lafa's maturing skills as beatmaker and producer.
Well loved by many, Lafa is rapidly making a name for himself on the west coast, opening for big names as well as headlining his own sold out shows. Watch for this international man of music as he continues to spread love and positive vibrations wherever he goes. www.lafataylor.com www.myspace.com/lafataylor
More info at www.sweetwinegroup.com
Press Inquiries – Amy Shapas of So You Can 831-479-0711 amy@soyoucan.com
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THE AGGROLITES
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The Aggrolites have just wrapped up the 46-date Vans Warped Tour, where they played one of the most memorable shows of their career – the revered sunset slot at The Gorge Amphitheatre in Seattle, WA. In addition to winning over fans in each city with their infectious dirty reggae, The Aggrolites were named “Best Band” by fellow Warped artists and touring crew. After a brief month hiatus, they will be at it again.
This September, the quintet will be heading back overseas to Europe, entertaining fans with their high energy set during a two week tour. They will be exploring new ground this time around, hitting stages for the first time in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Poland and Czech Republic. Their recent album Reggae Hit L.A. (Hellcat/Epitaph 2007) got nothing but rave reviews from the European press – Riddim (Germany) called the songs “masterpieces” and according to Big Cheese (UK) the album was “addictive” and “their best yet.”
Then The Aggrolites will treat Southern Californians to four big homecoming shows, which will include their first headline slot at the world-famous Roxy Theatre in Hollywood. “We can’t wait to perform an entire Aggro set back home and may even have a few surprises,” shares Jesse Wagner, the leader of the pack.
The Aggrolites are Jesse Wagner (vocals, lead guitar), Brian Dixon (rhythm guitar), Roger Rivas (organ), Korey Horn (drums) and Jeff Roffredo (bass). Formed in late 2002, they have toured with the likes of Social Distortion, Rancid, Madness, 311, Dropkick Murphys, The Skatalites, The Aquabats and Hepcat.
European Tour
Sept 12 Tampere, Finland Klubi
Sept 13 Helsinki, Finland Tavastia
Sept 15 Stockholm, Sweden Debaser Slussen
Sept 16 Oslo, Norway John Dee
Sept 17 Gothenburg, Sweden Sticky Fingers
Sept 18 Malmo, Sweden Kulturbogalet
Sept 19 Copenhagen, Denmark Loppen
Sept 20 Barcelona, Spain Sala Salamandra
Sept 21 Madrid, Spain Gruta 77
Sept 23 Warsaw, Poland CDQ
Sept 24 Wroclaw, Poland Lykend Club
Sept 25 Prague, Czech Republic Cross Club
Sept 26 Pfarkirrchen, Germany Boogaloo Club
Sept 27 Berlin, Germany Kesselhaus
North American Tour
Oct 3 San Diego, CA Canes Bar & Grill
Oct 4 Santa Barbara, CA Soho Restaurant & Music Club
Oct 9 Hollywood, CA The Roxy Theatre
Oct 10 San Clemente, CA OC Tavern
Oct 14 Covington, KY The Mad Hatter
Oct 15 Chicago, IL Subterranean
Oct 16 Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
Oct 17 Guelph, ON Cowboys Bar
Oct 18 Toronto, ON Horseshoe Tavern
Oct 19 Montreal, QB Petit Campus
Oct 21 Washington DC Black Cat
Oct 22 Philadelphia, PA The M Room
Oct 23 New York, NY Blender Theater at Gramercy, CMJ Music Marathon
Oct 24 Farmingdale, NY Crazy Donkey
Oct 25 Boston, MA Middle East
Oct 26 Providence, RI The Living Room
More information
www.aggroreggae.com
www.myspace.com/theaggrolites
www.hell-cat.com
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF SKA PIONEER JOHNNY MOORE
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Johnny Moore, a trumpeter and founding member of the pioneering Jamaican ska and reggae band The Skatalites, has died of cancer at age 70.
Moore died at a friend's house after being released from the hospital following cancer treatment last week, music promoter Herbie Miller said.
Moore helped form the band in 1964 along with saxophonists Tommy McCook and Roland Alphonso and trombonist Don Drummond.
"He was the most creative of the trumpeters from the ska period," Miller said. "He was always willing to try different things."
During the first 14 months the band was together, it transformed jazz, movie themes and other genres of music with ska style.
It broke up in the 1960s, but regrouped in New York two decades later. Two of their albums, Hip Bop Ska and Greetings from Skamania, were nominated for Grammy awards in the 1990s
Mr. Moore, Thank you for your music and may you rest in peace.
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REGGAE ON THE DELTA SATURDAY AUGUST 23, STOCKTON, CA
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PAN EXSTASY AND UJOMAH
3-10PM
BREADFRUIT TREE RESTAURANT, STOCKTON, CA
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Roots Foundation : : Conscious Revolution
Roots Foundation have been lighting up stages in southern California since 1996, with their unique style of reggae, reggae rock, and world music-as headliners, and as the exclusively selected opening act for Bunny Wailer, the Melodians, Wailing Souls, Abyssinians, and others.
Bandleader/songwriter/guitarist Kurt Mahoney has been involved in the reggae scene since 1982, working with Joe Higgs, Ras Michael, Fully Fullwood and more, on stage and in the studio.
Roots Foundation incorporate influences ranging from classic reggae artists of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, to artists as diverse as King Sunny Ade’, The Grateful Dead, Beatles, and Dylan-combining deep grooves, strong melodies, meaningful lyrics, striking harmonies, soulful sax, and Kurt’s signature steel guitar into a sound unmistakably and uniquely their own.
With the eleven song tour de force Conscious Revolution (featuring Ras Michael and Santa Davis); Roots Foundation adds a new classic to reggae’s ever-expanding universe!
From the uplifting (Trace Of Sadness, Sacred Ground, Let It Grow), to the social/political (Turn Away, Hemp Nation, Conscious Revolution), and the universal (Teach Us How To Love, All Around The World), to the epic (Never Get Away), Conscious Revolution is a journey worth repeating again and again!
cherokeeradio.org
Click here to listen to Hemp Nation
http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?mid=1843263&skin=1359100
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FRANZISKA : : FRNZSK - The New Sound Of Franziska (2007)
Franziska’s new sound, a perfect mix of roots and dancehall atmospheres, represents the best of Jamaican music Made in Italy, going from melodic moments and tighter roots rhythms to raggamuffin vocals, creating a true dancehall mood. During the 10-year existence of the band, their sound eveolved just like their genre had evolved in the broader timeline of musical history. Going from ska to rocksteady, Franziska have now reached their own, definitive form of reggae. It has clear allusions to the roots and traditions of this sound, but is nontheless aware of contemporary foreign influences, coming from Germany, the United States, and Jamaica itself.
The current line-up has created a unique and personal sound which is closer to international rather than Italian standards. With the addition of new member Roddy Labonte', Franziska have created a sound which no one else in Italy proposes, but which is getting a lot of attention and airplay from international radio and television networks. Born in the Seychelles, Roddy grew up in a rasta community, assimilating its culture and learning jamaican patois language. Franziska's new formation has an international feel and their sound is now complete: their show is entertaining, fascinating and dynamic, going from melodic moments and tighter roots rhythms to raggamuffin vocals, creating a true dancehall mood.
www.franziska.it
click here to listen to Good Morning (midnight) http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?mid=1843327&skin=1359100
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Kemar Thompson, aka Jr. Pinchers) : : True Story
This is a ballad about a man who describes his feelings to his
girlfriend. Lover's Rock, it is a new release from Kemar Thompson,(aka Jr. Pinchers)
Look out for the accompanying music video
click here to listen to 4Ever
http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?mid=1843355&skin=1359100
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HALF PINT JOINS SLIGHTLY STOOPID ON THEIR
 Half Pint, Reggae's beloved veteran singer, will join the popular So California based rock/reggae band Slightly Stoopid on their "Tailgate 2008 US Summer Tour." The tour also features Pepper and reggae masters Sly & Robbie performing in outdoor amphitheaters around the US.
Half Pint will be Slightly Stoopid's special guest artist performing during their set on dates starting in Nampa, Idaho on August 6 through the tour's finish in the band's hometown of San Diego, CA on September 6th at the San Diego State Open Air Amphitheater. Half Pint’s Publicist/Road Manager Ra-Umi Alkebu-lan will accompany him on tour.
Slightly Stoopid and Pint have a history together recording songs in the studio previously and Stoopid's manager, John Phillips (Silverback Management), was instrumental in Sublime / Long Beach Dub All Star's success who have cited Pint as one of their musical influences.
Tickets are available now through www.Ticketmaster.com nationwide
TAILGATE 2008 SUMMER US TOUR
FEATURING SLIGHTLY STOOPID (WITH HALF PINT),
PEPPER, AND SLY & ROBBIE
Fri 08/15/08 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sat 08/16/08 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Wed 08/20/08 New York, NY Roseland Theater
Thu 08/21/08 Boston, MA Bank Of America Pavilion
Sun 08/24/08 Baltimore, MD Pier Six Pavilion
Wed 08/27/08 North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Thu 08/28/08 Cary, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park
Fri 08/29/08 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
Sat 08/30/08 Boca Raton, FL Centre For The Arts At Mizner Park Amphitheatre
Sun 08/31/08 Saint Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Fri 09/05/08 Mesa, AZ Mesa Amphitheatre
Sat 09/06/08 San Diego, CA SDSU Open Air Theatre
Released earlier this year, No Stress Express (Half Pint Music/Essential/Universal), is deemed to be a classic and is available now at all leading music retailers. The hot tracks include “Unity” featuring Jack Maness from Long Beach Dub All Stars / Sublime, “Bad Boys” featuring Sizzla, “Just be Good” featuring R&B songbird Mikki Howard, ‘Mind Over Matter,” ”Suzie,” and "Children of His Majesty.”
Half Pint has enjoyed a long history of success dating back to the early 1980's. He was the first major artist produced by Prince Jammy (later King Jammy), and together they helped establish a lighter, more relaxed, more melodic approach to dancehall that made for an easy transition into the digital ragga era. His first big hit "Winsome" was later covered by the Rolling Stones in 1986 (under the new title "Too Rude"). Many hits followed: "Money Man Skank," "One in a Million," "One Big Family," "Pouchie Lou," the socially conscious "Mr. Landlord," and the all-time dancehall classic "Level the Vibes." The huge hit "Substitute Lover" came in 1992, and in 1996 the rock group Sublime covered another Half Pint classic, "Loving."
British female pop/R&B star. Estelle, has recorded a new hit cover of Pint's "Substitute Lover" on her new sophomore CD release, Shine, released on John Legend's Home School label distributed by Atlantic Records. Look for a remix with Estelle featuring Half Pint for the cover version to be released soon.
Additional upcoming Half Pint "No Stress Express" tour dates
Other dates
Sun 08/03/08 W. Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheater (w Freddie McGregor & Wayne Wonder)
Sat 08/23/08 Ottawa, ON Canada Ottawa Reggae Festival (Festival Pier At Penn's Landing)
www.HalfPintMusic.com
(347) 672-3074 (USA) / (876) 851-0825 (JA) / E-Mail: LoyalSR@aol.com
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
| August 22 |
| 1968: |
I Jah Bones (Ronald St. John Thomas) is born. |
| 1973: |
Beenie Man (Moses Davis) is born in Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 2006: |
Beenie Man and D'Angel get married. |
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PRAYER BEFORE A MEAL
Blessed be the earth for giving birth to this food
Blessed be the sun for nourishing it
Blessed be the wind for carrying its seed
Blessed be the rain for quenching its thirst
Blessed be the hands that helped to grow this food
May the wholesomeness of the food before us
Bring out the wholeness of the spirit within us.
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The Reggae Festival E-Guide (weekly E-zine) is an informational and educational resource for those who live, love and enjoy Reggae and its vibrant culture. The E-Guide encompasses the music, lifestyle, energy and spirituality that define this unique and diverse international community.
You can expect CD releases, industry news, band tours, inspirational pieces, health articles, Ital and Jamaican recipes, reggae trivia and, of course, upcoming Reggae festivals.
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