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Volume 6 Issue 2
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1ST ANNUAL SACRAMENTO, CA BOB MARLEY DAY FESTIVAL 2/7/09
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Saturday Feb 7th at the Natomas Community Center & Park
2921 Truxel Rd Sacramento, Ca 95833
11pm-7pm
CalWest Creative
916-710-2531
www.calwestonline.com
http://www.bobmarleydaysacramento.com
info@calwestonline.com
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DON'T MISS REGGAE FILM FEST IN JA FEB 24-27
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http://www.jamaicafilmacademy.org
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SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS
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CHEF MAYRA'S SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE
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Balance the flavors of this dish by serving it with Rice and Black Beans and plantains.
INGREDIENTS
Salad:
2 bags (6 oz. each) or 2 bunches of baby spinach
1 1/2 cups dried figs (about 16), quartered
1/2 cup dried cranberries or golden resins
1/2 cup sliced natural almonds
1 granny smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
Dressing:
3 Tbsp. pomegranate juice ONLY 3 TBSP
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey or agave nectar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil (or grape seed oil, not extra virgin)
Salad: Place the spinach in a large salad bowl. Top with the figs, cranberries and almonds. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Scatter on sliced apple right before serving.
Dressing: Place pomegranate juice, vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small mixing bowl. While whisking, drizzle in the oil in a steady stream until blended. Serve the salad with the dressing on the side.
Carib Chef Mayra
Call Me! 702 372 4709 " Healthy Food has Flavor"
chef@mychefmayra.com
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JAMAICA VOTED AMONG TOP TEN HOLIDAY DREAM ESCAPES FOR 2008 BY TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS
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Jamaica has been voted among the Top Ten Holiday Dream Escapes, according to TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel community in its December holiday travel survey. Jamaica ranks #7, ahead of Rome (#8) and the Bahamas (#9) with Tahiti completing the Top Ten.
Jamaica’s Director of Tourism John Lynch believes this underscores the popularity of Jamaica as a great vacation option. “We are excited that the travelers of TripAdvisor have selected Jamaica. The honor is especially important as it is based on real travelers’ experiences. We hope that more people will visit our wonderful destination to experience first-hand the amazing offerings because as we say," Jamaica…Once You Go, You Know.”
“Even though the majority of travelers visit family for the holidays, we all like to imagine where we could go to escape the stress and pressure of the season, whether it be a warm, tropical locale or a historically rich European city,” said Michele Perry, vice president of global communications for TripAdvisor. “In the case of Jamaica, travelers clearly realize what an exceptional place it is to escape to over the holidays. “
Despite the global economic downturn, Jamaica remains a popular destination with over 70,000 visitors passing through the tourism capital’s airport during the first three weeks of December. Overall arrivals at the island’s two international airports were up by 7.3 percent over the previous year.
Tourism officials are cautiously optimistic about the prospects for the island’s tourist industry which continues on a path towards diversifying its product in an effort to meet the needs of more visitors. This strategy has led to significant investment being made in the island’s airports, hotels and attractions sectors. The island’s room stock has also increased at a rapid rate over the last three years.
In the face of declining overseas travel, it is reassuring to know that the Jamaica brand still manages to capture the imagination of travelers worldwide.
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SAVE THE DATE AND SEE THE DEBATE
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009
ZYNC TV in conjunction with STREET HYPE NEWSPAPER Under the Patronage of The Consulate General of Jamaica to New York present:
BOB MARLEY: SAINT, SINNER or HERO?
Should Bob Marley be elevated to National Hero status in Jamaica?
A panel discussion along with spoken word and musical performances. IN BROOKLYN - MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED
http://www.YouTube.com/ZYNCTV
http://www.Myspace.com/zyncworld
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DAVID KIRTON WINS BIG IN BARBADOS
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David Kirton retained the honor of being called 'Reggae Artist of the Year' at the Barbados Music Awards 2009.
The evenings Divas including Grammy and Golden Globe winner Regina Bell
and Soca Queen Alison Hinds held the spot light, but, when the Reggae
category was announced out came the Green Camouflage. Kirton was awarded the BMA by his peers based on the success of his current album
Time for Change, released by Barbadian Record label Bird's Eye Music
and distributed by Universal Music in Canada and Right Recordings in
the UK. Kirton set a brisk pace with this album. He is quick to say
that this album was all about evolving his sound, position and scope,
working with noted producers Chris Allman, Van Gibbs and De Red Boyz to
capture and realize the final 11 track selected.
National College Campus Radio Review Canada stated 'Kirton has written songs with intelligent and grabbing lyrics that listeners can relate to on many levels.
He then wraps them in some serious booty-shakin' rhythms, and a shimmy
of urban flavor that would be at home in any dance club.' The UK's
Sunday Mercury wrote 'the new album from Barbadian balladeer Kirton has
the crossover appeal to break him big in the mainstream pop charts.'
The Mercury went on to compare Kirton's style to Michael Jackson, Craig
David, and UB40. Three music videos, each one unique and individual all
help Kirton's cause. They exposed his fans to Kirton's home land,
Barbados, in his Time for Change video directed by Sundance and
Pulitzer winner Tom Kruger, gathered celebrities and artists together
for the highly creative Free to Fly that charted at # 6 on the MTV Much
Music Top 10 and did not leave out the Caribbean beauties in BMA Best
video & Reggae song of year 08 Green Camouflage. The eclectic mix
he assembles not only applies to his sound that has been described as a
hybrid of pop - rock and reggae but venues with 2008 seeing performance
at The Royal Chelsea Flower Show, Virgin Atlantic Music Festival,
Fashion has no Borders, Toronto and The Midem World Travel Market,
London. Kirton seems to be right on target with his plans for 2009, all ready in pre production of his forth album which is slated for release in fall and tours confirmed for Costa Rica in February and the United States in March it may be that David Kirton's Time For Change is now.
http://www.davidkirton.com
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JAH PATRIOT : : BUILD BACK
BUILD BACK IS A SONG ABOUT BUILDING BACK AFTER LIFE BLOWS AND GIVING THANKS FOR LIFE AND OVERCOMING ALL, HAVING FUN AND GIVING THANKS!
CHECK OUT:
http://www.myspace.com/jahpatriotmusic
For Bookings:876-365-4876
For Dub Plates: 876-520-6966
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NOVA SEMENTE : : Ungovernable
Formed in 2000 in Grand Island - Angra dos Reis / RJ, the band is characterized by its own style and under the influences of Reggae roots, such as: Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Black Uhuru and others.
THE Nova Semente has participated in several events like the Festival of Music and Ecology - Angra dos Reis / RJ / 2001, Reggae Festival - Rio de Janeiro festival of the Black Consciousness in the Campinhos, Invited to play in the World Social Forum 2008 in the City Rio of Jneiro, - RJ/2002 Paraty, and the cities Sao Paulo, Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Vitoria, Belo Horizonte and together with the band Natirutis and DomLuiz played in the Sun Festival Sana/Macaé/RJ/2008. And have produced four albums and two videos.
CHECK OUT: http://www.novasemente.jimdo.com/
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SHAYAR AND KROOSHAL FORCE : : Spiritual Warrior
Shayar (Lenval Jarrett) was born in Ocho Rios, St. Ann Parish, Jamaica in 1956. He had a natural inclination towards music; his bass-playing father was one of his greatest influences. Shayar began piano lessons in primary school. At age 12, Shayar convinced his father to buy a guitar and he soon knew music would be his career. In high school, Shayar played in a band that worked the hotel circuit along the north coast of Ocho Rios.
When Shayar was 19, the famous Jamaican producer Jack Ruby introduced him to Burning Spear. For the next several years, Shayar played guitar for Burning Spear on international tours. Over ensuing decades, he also toured with Anthony B, the Itals and other musicians.
When not on tour, Shayar focused on his own original music. In 1984, he moved to Brooklyn, NY and formed Crucial Force. In 1998, Shayar moved to the mountains of Beckley, WV – where the natural beauty is akin to that of Jamaica - and continued with a new iteration of the band, Krooshal Force. Their album, Spiritual Warrior, released in 2006, receives radio play in Europe, and is popular with fans on the band’s local circuit.
Contact:shayarj@hotmail.com
Can be purchased on I Tunes
http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/
(search for "Real Thing Shayar")
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
| January 9 |
| 1911: |
South Africa outlaws marijuana. |
| 1922: |
Ahmed
Sékou Touré, the first President of the Republic of Guinea (1958-84)
and a leading African politician, is born in Faranah, French Guinea
(now Guinea). |
| 1976: |
Red Rice [Shonannokaze] is born in Fujisawa, Japan. |
| 2001: |
Shaggy's album "Hot Shot" [MCA] is certified Multi (2.0) Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). |
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A Prayer For The World - rabbi harold kushner
Let the rain come and wash away the ancient grudges, the bitter hatreds held and nurtured over generations. Let the rain wash away the memory of the hurt, the neglect. Then let the sun come out and fill the sky with rainbows. Let the warmth of the sun heal us wherever we are broken. Let it burn away the fog so that we can see each other clearly. So that we can see beyond labels, beyond accents, gender or skin color. Let the warmth and brightness of the sun melt our selfishness. So that we can share the joys and feel the sorrows of our neighbors. And let the light of the sun be so strong that we will see all people as our neighbors. Let the earth, nourished by rain, bring forth flowers to surround us with beauty. And let the mountains teach our hearts to reach upward to heaven.
Amen.
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM FOR JANUARY 9 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
JANUARY 9, 2009
TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 8 Million By A Mawning-Vybz Kartel-Don Corleon (1wk@#1) U-1
02 1 12 Sweep-Elephant Man-Scatta Productions/Kings of Kings (3wks@#1) D-1
03 3 20 Rolling Deep-Flippa Mafia-T J Records NM
04 5 17 Burnin, Burnin- Miss Triniti feat. Beenie Man-Unseen Lab U-1
05 7 5 Weh Dem A Go-Vybz Kartel feat. Jahvinchi-Big Ship U-2
06 4 15 No Games-Serani- TJ Records(pp#2) D-2
07 6 26 More Money-Harry Toddler-Downsound Records(3wks@#1) D-1
08 9 10 Yuh Know Fi Wine-Beenie Man- 357 Records U-1
09 11 14 Ghetto Prayer – Shane-O-Jam II U-2
10 8 23 I'm So Special-Mavado-TJ Records (4wks@#1) D-2
11 12 16 Move-KK Alese- Ruby Sarah Music (pp#12) U-1
12 10 24 Trailer Load of Money-Vybz Kartel- Adidjaheim Records/ Chimney Records (2wks@#1) D-2
13 15 3 Time To Shine-Laden-Big Ship U-2
14 16 4 Flying Dagger (100 Stab)- Idonia- Equinoxx U-2
15 17 3 Dip Again- Elephant Man feat. Ding Dong – Big Ship U-2
16 13 9 Daggering - RDX-Apt 19 (pp#13) D-3
17 18 3 No Chorus (Real Killer)-Mavado-Big Ship U-1
18 14 6 Mama Hungry-Serani-Daseca (pp#14) D-4
19 - New Romping Shop-Vybz Kartel feat Spice-Adidjaheim Records/NotNice
20 - New I’m So Blessed - Mavado – Big Ship
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 16 Tell It Like It Is-Stevie Face-Boot Camp (4wks@#1) NM
02 2 20 A Better Man-Terry Linen-Uplifting Music Int’l NM
03 4 16 Nothing Change (Love Reigns)- Bugle/Tarrus Riley -Sons of Spoon Music U-1
04 3 12 I Feel Good – Beres Hammond – Penthouse (pp#2) D-1
05 5 19 Stronger-D’Angel-Sons of Spoon (3wks@#1) NM
06 6 10 Calm Down Yuh Nerves-Bescenta-Uplifting Music Int’l NM
07 8 10 I Love You Anyway-Barbee-It’s Not A Game Records U-1
08 9 10 My Jamaican Girl-Prince Pankhi-Otis Riddim Records U-1
09 7 15 Barak Obama-Cocoa Tea-Roaring Lion (2wks@1) D-2
10 11 7 Jah Jah See Dem A Come-Sugar Roy/Conrad Crystal and Gyptian – Fireball U-1
11 10 24 Keep It To Yourself-Queen Ifrica-Don Corleon (2wks@#1) D-1
12 14 5 Good Morning Beautiful-Mark Ice-Big Lawd Records U-2
13 15 4 Can’t Sleep-Romaine Virgo-Penthouse Records U-2
14 12 13 One More Try-MBC-Boot Camp (pp#8) D-2
15 13 16 Muss Come A Road- Mr. Vegas – A-Team (pp#6) D-2
16 18 3 Missing You Right Now-Daville-Fashowzy U-2
17 16 17 I Surrender –Beres Hammond -No Doubt Records (pp#6) D-1
18 19 3 You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling-Noddy Virtue/Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection U-1
19 - New Jah Blessing –Etana feat Alborosie–Forward Records
20 17 24 Rest Your Love on Me-George Nooks-Tad's Int'l (2wks@#1) D-3
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 8 A Moment In Time-Beres Hammond-VP Records (4wks@#1) NM
02 2 11 Riddim Ruler- Drop It – Various Artistes-No Doubt Records/Tads Int’l NM
03 4 10 I Can Feel Your Pain- Gyptian-VP Records/Cannon U-1
04 5 7 Greatest Reggae One drop Anthems-Various Artistes-Greensleeves U-1
05 6 5 Yes We Can-Cocoa Tea - Roaring Lion/Tads International U-1
06 3 12 Loaded-Busy Signal-VP Records (1wk@#1) D-3
07 8 18 The Diamond Series - Blue-George Nooks-Tads International (3wks@#1) U-1
08 7 15 Just Believe-Noddy Virtue- Reflection (1wk@#1) D-1
09 9 17 Come To Jamaica-Richie Stephens-Pot of Gold (2wks@#1) NM
10 10 28 The Ultimate Reggae/Dancehall X-perience - Various Artistes–Tads International (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
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
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Rebel Salute
Saturday, 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
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 2009
Monday - Friday, February 23 - 27, 2009
Emancipation Park, Kingston, Jamaica
876-384-2923
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Reggae Legend Birthday Bash 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Grand Rapids, MI, 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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Gathering of the Peacemakers
Saturday - Sunday, April 9 - 13, 2009
Black Mountain, North Carolina, U.S.
828-295-4610
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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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Sugarloaf Bud Light Reggae Festival
Thursday - Sunday, April 16 - 19, 2009
Carrabassett Valley, Maine, U.S.
800-THE-LOAF
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Unite In Paradise
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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Festival Afrique-Carib
Saturday - Sunday, June 27 - 28, 2009
Almere, Netherlands
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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
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Peoples' Festival
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
856-451-8663
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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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Inspirator Int'l Dub Poetry Festival
Friday - Sunday, August 7 - 9, 2009
Kingston, Jamaica
876-363-9743
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Mid West Reggae Fest
Friday - Sunday, August 7 - 9, 2009
Garrettsville, Ohio, U.S.
(440) 333-2075
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Ottawa Reggae Festival
Friday - Sunday, August 21 - 23, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
613-806-6731
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Gathering of the Peacemakers
August 24 - 30, 2009
Black Mountain, North Carolina, U.S.
828 295-4610
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Foundation Reggae Festival
Friday - Saturday, September 2, 2009
Culleredo, A CoruÑa, Spain
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