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Volume 5 Issue 49
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CANADA'S ONE LOVE REGGAE FEST 12/13/08
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MISSISSAUGA, ON CANADA
One Love Reggae Music Festival at Hershey Centre, Saturday December 13th featuring Sanchez, Cocoa-T, Waynie Wonder, Sugar Minott and Singing Mellody.
Hosted by Bello & Blakka
5500 Rose Cherry Place
(Hwy 401 & Hwy 403)
info: 416.428.0164
- a Dream Team Promo
Advance Tickets also Available at Reggaemania.com 416.699.2900
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AND THE NOMINEES ARE...
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The 51st Grammy Award Nominations were announced and here are the nominations in the reggae category:
• Burning Spear - Jah Is Real
• Elephant Man - Let’s Get Physical
• Heavy D - Vibes
• Lee “Scratch” Perry - Repentance
• Shaggy – Intoxication
• Sly & Robbie - Amazing
Local industry insiders have drawn their two contenders, Lee Scratch Perry’s “Repentance”, and Sly & Robbie’s “Amazing”. The scales have been tipped towards Perry’s 54th studio album which has received rave reviews internationally, and has caught the ears of elite publications such as Scissors, Rolling Stone, New York Times, and Spin Magazine.
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 8, 2009. It will be broadcast on CBS in the United States at 8PM EST. Nominations were announced on December 3, 2008. For the sixth year in a row, the ceremony will be held in the Staples Center Los Angeles, Ca.
To be eligible for an award a recording must have been commercially released between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008. This is for all recordings released in the 2008 recording year. After the nominees were announced, final voting ballots were sent to the academy members. Then they vote for one of the nominees to win the award. Each category has five nominees.
Source:
The Reggae News Agency
www.riddimjamaica.net www.riddimja.com
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CHEF MAYRA'S BEAN SALSA!
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Make the beans, make the salsa, MIX TOGETHER! Add some cheese if you like. VEGANS use your NON Cheese mix.
Cooked the beans as usual (soak them overnight, cook them with plenty of water, an onion, a 3 cloves of garlic, some chili power to taste and some cracked pepper; cook for about an hour or so)
Then I drain the beans reserving about 1-½ cups of the cooking liquid. Sautee (2 tablespoon) use olive oil or coconut oil) 1 diced purple small onion , (1) small dice tomatoes and minced garlic in oil until soft, add about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cumin and fry for a minute or so add the drained beans, salt and pepper to taste and about 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil and start mashing the beans (you can make them as mushy as you want or leave some unmushed). It might seem like there is too much liquid but let it boil for a few minutes and it will thicken up. If it gets too thick just add more liquid.
The Salsa, **Chef Mayra is giving you different versions.
6 chilie de arbol
1 teaspoon organic olive oil
1 very large or 2 medium tomatoes (3/4 lb.)
1/4 cup onion, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons tomato juice or V8
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup of chopped cilantro
4 limes
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 Avocados for the top of the readymade salsa bean
Heat olive oil in a skillet; roast the chilies (be sure there is good ventilation in the house!) in hot oil until brown. Peel, mince and crush garlic. Add to skillet when the chilies begin to turn color; do not allow garlic to brown. Add quartered onions, cooking only until slightly translucent (this takes the "bite" off).
Put all ingredients into a food processor, blender or Vitamix machine and process briefly (only a few seconds) until a chunky puree is obtained.
**Two Pepper Salsa: Green or red bell peppers, quartered and seeded, may be added when all ingredients are transferred to food processor, if desired.
**Roast Garlic Chile Salsa: To make a roast garlic version, dip an entire head of unpeeled garlic in olive oil and wrap it in aluminum foil. Roast in oven for 40 minutes at 350F. Alternatively, peel about 20 cloves of garlic, then sauté them in 1/4" olive oil in a heavy bottom pan, turning them over as they take on a toasted color; crush them flat when they are tender and sauté a minute more before transferring to blender with other ingredients.
Carib Chef Mayra
Call Me! 702 372 4709 " Healthy Food has Flavor"
chef@mychefmayra.com
P.S. I am available for holiday catering, give me a call!
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TOO COOL! REGGAE SCHOOL!
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Attention Reggae Lovers!
We invite you to attend Reggae school! An institution created to spread the skill and vibes to play I-level reggae music and unite people of all races and cultures in a reggae vibration, spreading the knowledge of how to play and create authentic reggae throughout the pacific region and elsewhere.
Our first event is a one week long workshop, January 12-18 2009 at our home base, Steelgrass farm and recording Studio on the Island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i.
We will be teaching ear training, harmony, ensembles, instrumental lessons, vocals and more. We are accepting musicians of all levels, from Beginner to Advanced, and will be teaching all the conceivable instruments of the reggae band including: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Bingi/percussion, Vocals, Horns, and piano/keyboards
World Class Faculty:
-Matt Jenson, (Berklee College of Music Bob Marley Ensemble) Keys/Organ/Improv
-Tuff Lion, (Midnite, I-Grade, Bambu Station) Guitar/Ensemble/Vocals/Production
-Roger Steffens, (Author, reggae archivist and Founder of Beat Magazine) Reggae History
-Gabe Jones, Vocals/Drums/Ear Training/Theory
-Will Lydgate, Bass/Ear Training Theory/Coordinator
-Danny Mo, (Berklee College of Music Bass Professor) Bass/Ensemble
-Jack Miller, (Reggae Music Pioneer, Film Producer) Songwriting/Reggae history
Tuition Price: $850
Register at http://www.reggaeschool.com
E mail: info@reggaeschool.com
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM - DEC 12 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
DECEMBER 12, 2008
TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 22 More Money-Harry Toddler-Downsound Records(3wks@#1) NM
02 3 11 No Games-Serani- TJ Records U-1
03 6 8 Sweep-Elephant Man-Scatta Productions/Kings of Kings U-3
04 2 19 I'm So Special-Mavado-TJ Records (4wks@#1) D-2
05 4 20 Trailer Load of Money-Vybz Kartel- Adidjaheim Records/ Chimney Records (2wks@#1) D-1
06 7 16 Rolling Deep-Flippa Mafia-T J Records U-1
07 9 13 Burnin, Burnin- Miss Triniti feat. Beenie Man-Unseen Lab U-2
08 5 16 Robbery-Macka Diamond-Scatta Productions/Kings of Kings (pp#4) D-3
09 13 4 Million By A Morning-Vybz Kartel-Don Corleon U-4
10 10 6 Yuh Know Fi Wine-Beenie Man- 357 Records NM
11 12 10 Ghetto Prayer – Shane-O-Jam II U-1
12 8 14 Water Man- Buju Banton - TJ Records (pp#5) D-4
13 14 12 Move-KK Alese- Ruby Sarah Music (pp#14) U-1
14 15 7 Tic Toc-Busy Signal-S. S. M. G U-1
15 11 16 Goodas Clap-Stacious-Ward 21 (pp#6) D-4
16 19 2 Guide & Protect - Assassin – T J Records U-3
17 18 5 Daggering - RDX-Apt 19 U-1
18 - New Weh Dem A Go-Vybz Kartel-Big Ship
19 20 2 Mama Hungry-Serani-Daseca U-1
20 17 17 Overcome- Mavado-Big Ship (pp#8) D-3
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 15 Stronger-D’Angel-Sons of Spoon (3wks@#1) NM
02 2 12 Tell It Like It Is-Stevie Face-Boot Camp NM
03 4 16 A Better Man-Terry Linen-Uplifting Music Int’l U-1
04 5 11 Barak Obama-Cocoa Tea-Roaring Lion (2wks@1) U-1
05 3 20 Keep It To Yourself-Queen Ifrica-Don Corleon (2wks@#1) D-2
06 6 12 Nothing Change (Love Reigns)- Bugle/Tarrus Riley -Sons of Spoon Music NM
07 8 8 I Feel Good – Beres Hammond – Penthouse U-1
08 7 12 Muss Come A Road- Mr. Vegas – A-Team (pp#6) D-1
09 10 9 One More Try-MBC-Boot Camp U-1
10 12 7 Calm Down Yuh Nerves-Bescenta-Uplifting Music Int’l U-2
11 13 6 I Love You Anyway-Barbee-It’s Not A Game Records U-2
12 11 20 Rest Your Love on Me-George Nooks-Tad's Int'l (2wks@#1) D-1
13 9 13 I Surrender –Beres Hammond -No Doubt Records (pp#6) D-4
14 15 6 My Jamaican Girl-Prince Pankhi-Otis Riddim Records U-1
15 14 30 Different Page - I-Octane - Rated R/Arrows (2wks@#1) D-1
16 17 7 Herbalist Farmer-Chuck Fender-No Doubt Records U-1
17 19 3 Jah Jah See Dem A Come-Sugar Roy/Conrad Crystal and Gyptian – Fireball U-2
18 18 4 Miss You – Courtney “Yogi” John–Stereophonic Production NM
19 - New Good Morning Beautiful-Mark Ice-Big Lawd Records
20 16 8 Gun Town-Morgan Heritage-Don Corleon (pp#14) D-4
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 8 Loaded-Busy Signal-VP Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 11 Just Believe-Noddy Virtue- Reflection (1wk@#1) D-1
03 4 7 Riddim Ruler- Drop It – Various Artistes-No Doubt Records/Tads Int’l U-1
04 5 4 A Moment In Time-Beres Hammond-VP Records U-1
05 3 13 Come To Jamaica-Richie Stephens-Pot of Gold (2wks@#1) D-2
06 7 6 I Can Feel Your Pain- Gyptian-VP Records/Cannon U-1
07 6 14 The Diamond Series - Blue-George Nooks-Tads International (3wks@#1) D-1
08 8 24 The Ultimate Reggae/Dancehall X-perience - Various Artistes–Tads International (4wks@#1) NM
09 9 3 Greatest Reggae One drop Anthems-Various Artistes-Greensleeves NM
10 - New Yes We Can-Cocoa Tea - Roaring Lion/Tads International
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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
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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SCOTLAND ARTIST WITH RASTA HEART
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Illustrations by English-born artist, Jerry 'Jeremiyah' Neville.
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Michael Robinson, Gleaner Writer
FOR SOMEONE who has never been to Jamaica, Jerry Neville has clearly developed a unique connection with the island through art and music. Also known as 'Jeremiyah', the artist began his formal training in art in the 1970s, somewhere around the same time that he was first introduced to the reggae stylings of Ken Boothe and Jimmy Cliff. The 1973 release of the Wailers first album, Catch A Fire, ignited what was to become a lifelong passion for Jeremiyah. He found the rhythms infectious and the strong themes of social justice and spirituality resonated with him.
Since the golden era of rockers, Neville has been involved with the promotion of reggae music in Scotland. He produced many posters for Ital Club, Scotland's first Jamaican-style sound system. His art was featured on numerous album covers and in Black Echoes magazine.
Jeremiyah's style is strong on graphic, with clean, smooth lines and bold colours that echo the art of Rastafari and Jamaica's intuitive artists that had its heyday in the 1970s. At first glance, his renditions appear simple. Upon closer inspection, however, his diligence and discipline become apparent in the repetition of line and stippling techniques that are the hallmark of his pieces. He also works in black and white, as seen in his pointillist portrait of Marcus Garvey and a recreation of a famous Bob Marley photo. Neville's work is visually compelling and the content is inspiring and thought-provoking. 'The Lion Sleeps' is a portrait Marley, one of Neville's strongest influences, done as a take on 'The Sleeping Gypsy', a painting by French post-impressionist Henri Rousseau.
While he hopes to one day visit the home of the music that is his muse, Jeremiyah continues to express his passion as a way of giving back. "I hope," he says, "that my drawings can reflect just a little of the joy and inspiration that this great music has sustained me with over the years."
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NW WORLD REGGAE FEST IS STILL BOOKING BANDS!
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Greetings All!
We are back and looking forward to NWWRF 2009!
Booking has already started and we are please to announce that Groundation will be with us this year. This will be their first west coast show after their tour around the world and we are excited to have them with us. More lineup announcements will be coming soon.
Also check out our new message board at http://www.nwworldreggae.com and sign up on our myspace at http://www.myspace.com/nwworldreggae
We are excited to be working with Nicholas Harris of Ulotrchi Productions again this year. He will be handling most of the booking ( booking@nwworldreggae.com) Drop him a note if you are a band who would like to play.
Tickets will be on sale next week. Early Bird price is $80 for the three day pass including camping.
We also hope to have last year T-Shirts available next week. Check out http//www.nwworldreggae.com
Douglas Carnie <douglas@nwworldreggae.com>
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WALKER T CREATES MUSIC LABEL
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Reggae artist Walker.T has joined the ranks of many reggae leaders by creating and launching his very own music label. The Walkerton Music Group Inc. was created for the independent music entities. Walkerton Music Group Inc. Consist of: SUPA RECORDS: Fort Lauderdale Florida. TEMPO PRODUCTIONS: San Diego California. J.P. PRODUCTIONS: Hollywood California. CRENSHAW ENTERTAINMENT: Hollywood California/Aggtown Texas. STAR INTERNATIONAL SOUND INC: Brooklyn New York.
Walker.T and his affiliates have all been in the reggae music fraternity for many years and have each contributed their fair share of hard work by either producing, promoting or being an artist themselves. The launch of the music group was to generate enough resources necessary to be able to produce records,spread the message of reggae music and also as a means of evading the vastly growing but somewhat currupted atmoshpere of doing business without any strong representation or rights, or license for the music.
Walkerton Music Group Inc.
Reggae Music Network
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/walkertonmusicgroup
Alternate Email: walkertonmusicgroup@gmail.com
Bookings and Inquiries: (US) (954)-540-2313, (540)-419-0372
Walker.T Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/walkertmusic
You Can Also Donate to the Walkerton Music Group Inc.
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THE WAILING SOULS - ON TOUR!
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APA, Inc. is pleased to announce that we now represent the legendary multi-Grammy nominated roots reggae act,
THE WAILING SOULS.
The reunited group’s line-up features three of the original quartet: Winston 'Pipe' Matthews, Lloyd 'Bread' McDonald and Rudolph 'Garth' Dennis. In addition to their touring plans, the group has spent this past summer recording new material for an upcoming studio album marking their 1st release of original material in over five years.
The group scored hits with classic roots reggae tunes, War and Bredda Gravlicious, Firehouse Rock, and 1992 album and title track, All Over The World. Additionally, the group scored number one hits with Things and Time, Jah Jah, Old Broom, and Shark Attack. The Wailing Souls' recording career has been nothing short of historic. Vocally trained by Bob Marley and the Wailers' teacher, Joe Higgs, they worked with legendary reggae producers including Coxsone Dodd of Studio One, Henry 'Junjo' Lawes, Channel One Studios, Delroy Wright, Lloyd 'King' Jammy’s, as well as recording several early tunes at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Studio.
Scott Galloway - sgalloway@apanashville.com
http://www.thewailingsouls.net
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EBONY EXCURSIONS WILL BRING YOU TO REGGAE SUMFEST!
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Ebony Excursions will host the SumFest 2009 Getaway Travel Package July 19-26 2009.
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 Reggae festival of the year, enjoy a weeklong vacation and have an irie time with thousands of you fellow Reggae fans for $1,200.
Next year marks the 17th anniversary of the legendary Red Stripe Reggae SumFest. The best artist such as Richie Spice, Lady Saw, Beenie Man, Macka Diamond Mary J Blige and countless others have made this festival biggest sensation on the island. Next year promises to be even better!
Ebony Excursions has partnered with Baba Roots USA and Sunset Beach Resort to bring Reggae fans a one of a kind experience for SumFest 2009!
All travel packages include:
- 7 Nights Hotel at Sunset Beach Resort
- VIP Bands for all SumFest Events
- All Meals and Beverages at the Sunset Beach Resort
- All gratuities
➢ All prices are based on double occupancy
Space is limited… Don’t miss out!
For more information, please contact:
Ashlie Randolph
sumfest@ebonyexcursionstravel.com
http://ebonyexcursions.com/Upcoming_Event.html
www.myspace.com/ebonyexcursions
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU FROM ALL OF OUR CREW!
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NOBLE SOCIETY : : Take Charge
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Diego Campo
(917) 370-27490
noblesociety@gmail.com
Crowned kings of urban reggae NOBLE SOCIETY, bring their mash-up of ‘hip-hop meets dancehall’ with the release of a new album, Take Charge.
Comprised of musicians who have worked with a “who’s who” of music (Me’Shell Ndegeocello, Branford Marsalis, John Kale, Luciano), Noble Society was born out of a desire to blend the sounds of dancehall with hip hop and world music – call it urban reggae. Taking note from the grime scene currently brewing in London, the Noble Society sound is “worldwide energy,” says founder, and guitar virtuoso, Diego “Fuego” Campo.
Creating a sound that is both world and urban, with a vibrant live show to match, Noble members Fuego, Delie and Jahdan make music that is conscious and beat-driven. With the release of their second full-length album, Take Charge, Noble is one of the most promising Brooklyn bands on the scene. Their sweet melodies and solid beats take listeners on a journey to a place where great music and greater understanding take charge.
The ethereal “Mama So Divine,” composed after a trip to Africa by frontman Jahdan, infuses an acoustic sound in the vain of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.” Taking elements from his time spent with musicians from Mali, “Mama So Divine” is also influenced by sounds of the kora. Jahdan sings,
“Africa, awo. Africa...Her beauty it shall never fade away. I hope and pray to see her blessed face...”
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HENRY TURNER JR. : : Louisiana Funk Buffet
Combine the innovative styles and musical creativity of Henry Turner, Jr. and the two talented musicians who accompany him and the result is not only unique and original, but highly entertaining as well. The band's name is Flavor and their latest hit single is entitled 'Ugly Man,' a clever, tongue-in-cheek commentary on love from a man's perspective done up in a funky reggae blues style that is sure to please.
'Ugly Man' features Mr. Turner on lead vocals and guitar and Cindy
Cornelious on backup vocals, complimented by the outstanding work of Ronnie Houston on drums and Irie Hip on bass. Originally recorded on Henry Turner, Jr. and Flavor's latest CD Louisiana Funk Buffet released in April 2007, this standout track quickly gained wide popularity on its on.
CD CAN BE PURCHASED: http://www.hemryturnerjr.com
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UNIVERSAL REBEL : : Underdog
This reggae-dub-style ditty trumpets the plight of the 'little guy' in all
of us, that must fight uphill, against all odds, to overcome adversity.
Sometimes the underdogs are so under they wind up getting over. This song has been dedicated to the New York Giants, the greatest Underdogs of our generation.
Release January 2008
John Hodges
www.universalrebel.org
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SASHAMON FROM HAWAII ON WEST COAST TOUR
 Sashamon (sa-sha’-mon) - Maybe because he grew up on Molokai, Sashamon’s music brings a unique peaceful vibe to the island music scene. The public first heard Sashamon’s blend of Reggae and Hawaiian music on a homemade demo, which spread worldwide with the support of top Kauai professional surfers. The popular underground CD 'One Day Maybe' found its way to KWHI 92.7 Hawaiian Rhythms on the Big Island of Hawaii.
With no press kit or label support, “Japanese Squeeze” amazingly became the station’s most requested song and stayed on top for two months. “Japanese Squeeze” was replaced by another Sashamon song “Necta” (Butterfly) and it’s popularity caused Big Island’s KAPA 100.3 and KWXX 94.7 to give airplay as well. Soon “Necta” hit the top of the charts and most requested at Oahu stations including KCCN FM 100, KINE 105.1, KDNN 98.5, as well as the top stations on Maui and Kauai where it continues in heavy rotation to this day! Visit Hawaii and you will surely hear Sashamon on the radio!
And like the love for Hawaii that is everywhere in the world so too is Sashamon’s music, which is now getting airplay in Brazil, Japan, London, Germany, France, Tahiti, Israel & more..
Sashamon’s music has been featured on television as well, including the FUEL network’s Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and 808, and Hawaiian shows such as Hot Hawaiian Nights and Overdrive Live/OC 16 where “Necta” was the #1 most requested video.
The music is in countless surf/extreme sports movies including: Jaime O's ‘Freak Show’ and ‘Freak Show 2,’ legendary film maker Jack McCoy’s ‘Iorana’ about the Tahitian culture (which was featured on Air Tahiti Nui in-flight and Australian TV), Rachelle Ballard’s Sacre Bleu, Volcom’s hilarious ‘Eastside Theory,’ Canadian surf film ‘Shrink,’ Budiasa (Japan) and the snow boarding movie ‘Perspective.’
Sasha was also commissioned to do a song for the ‘Everybody Loves Bob’ compilation tribute to Bob Marley, and "Necta" is featured on Resin Music's ‘Surf Roots 2’ compilation CD benefit for the USA Surf Team and the Surf Roots DVD.
Watch for the new Sashamon album due out Summer 2009.
www.sashamon.com
www.myspace.com/sashamonmusic
Management: Dave or Tim/Resin Music
www.resinmusic.com / westcoastrootz@yahoo.com
(310) 308-4634
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
| December 12 |
| 1960: |
Peter Hunnigale is born. |
| 1963: |
Kenya gains independence from Britain (National Day). |
| 1990: |
Jackie Mittoo goes into hospital.
Jackie passed away 4 days after...
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| 2000: |
Lady Saw signes agreement to join Shocking Vibes. |
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PRAYER BY MAYA ANGELOU
Father, Mother, God,
Thank you for your presence
during the hard and mean days.
For then we have you to lean upon.
Thank you for your presence
during the bright and sunny days,
for then we can share that which we have
with those who have less.
And thank you for your presence
during the Holy Days, for then we are able
to celebrate you and our families
and our friends.
For those who have no voice,
we ask you to speak.
For those who feel unworthy,
we ask you to pour your love out
in waterfalls of tenderness.
For those who live in pain,
we ask you to bathe them
in the river of your healing.
For those who are lonely, we ask
you to keep them company.
For those who are depressed,
we ask you to shower upon them
the light of hope.
Dear Creator, You, the borderless
sea of substance, we ask you to give to all the
world that which we need most—Peace.
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Click on festival name to click through to festival website.
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Tribal Fusion Faire Fifth Annual
Friday-Sunday, December 12-14, 2008
San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
805-544-7662
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Rebel Salute
Thursday, January 17, 2009
Port Kaiser, Cornwall, Jamaica
876-934-0827
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Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival
Thursday-Saturday, January 22-24, 2009
Montego Bay, Kingston, Jamaica
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9th Annual Chinese New Year
Saturday-Saturday, January 24-31, 2009
Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica
919-618-2985
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Reggae Legend Birthday Bash
Saturday, January 31 2009
State Theatre, Kalamazoo, Michigan U.S.
269-271-5219
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Cultural Extravaganza
Thursday-Friday, February 5-6, 2009
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
856-451-8663
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Seattle Bob Marley Tribute
Friday-Saturday, February 6-7, 2009
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
206-CULTURE
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Bob Marley Celebrations
Friday-Friday, February 6-13, 2009
Jamaica
876-978-2991
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Yoga Reggae Dub -love meditation 2nd annual concert 09
Friday, February 13, 2009
San fransisco, California, U.S.
805-827-2407
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Africa Unite Smile Jamaica
Thursday, February 21, 2009
Trelawny, Cornwall, Jamaica
876-960-0382
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Reggae Film Festival
Thursday-Saturday, February 26-28, 2009
Kingston, Jamaica
876-384-2923
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16th Annual Caribbean Festival
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Miami, Florida, U.S.
305-740-7344
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Reggae Legend Birthday Bash 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
269-271-5219
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Jamfest Spring Break Concert Series
Monday-Sunday, March 2-22, 2009
Negril, Jamaica
410-787-9500 ext.230
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Saturday-Sunday, April 9-13, 2009
Black Mountain, North Carolina, U.S.
828-295-4610
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6th Annual Baja Sur Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, April 11-12, 2009
Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
011.52.1.612.133.4718
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Unite In Paradise - Reggae Festival
Saturday-Tuesday, May 16-19, 2009
Babylontown, Olympos, Turkey
+49 (0) 621-6850981
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Juneteenth Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
330-535-995
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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009
Boonville, California, U.S.
916-777-5550
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Rototom Sunsplash
Thursday-Saturday, July 2-11, 2009
Osoppo, Udine, Italy
+39.0434.977314
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Bayfront Reggae Festival
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Duluth, MN, U.S.
218-834-5037
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Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival
Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12, 2009
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
604-467-5535
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Ocean State Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19, 2009
Charlestown, Rhode Island, U.S.
860-536-9832
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Öland Roots Reggae Festival
Friday-Saturday, July 24-25, 2009
Sandbergen, Öland Sweden
+46(0)735 828 345
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15th Annual Peoples' Festival
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
856-451-8663
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The Urban Celebrity Food Festival
Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26, 2009
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
312-375-3651
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Festival Afrique-Carib
Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28, 2009
Almere, Netherlands
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New Orleans Unity Jam
Friday-Sunday, August 1-2, 2009
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
504-220-7372
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Great Woods Music Festival
Thursday-Sunday, August 6-9, 2009
Great Woods Park, Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada
204-268-2814
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18th annual Mid West Reggae Fest
Friday-Sunday, August 7-9, 2009
Garrettsville, Ohio, U.S.
440-333-2075
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RBA Publishing Inc is home-based and women-run with headquarters in Reno, NV. We produce the annual Reggae Festival Guide magazine (now entering its 15th year), the top-ranking website: www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com, and this weekly reggae newsletter: The Reggae Festival E-Guide with just under 17,000 weekly subscribers. We love what we do and look forward to input from you with your suggestions, critiques, questions, etc.
Call 775-337-8344 or email eguide@reggaefestivalguide.com
One Love,
Kaati and Irisa
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