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REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE!

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REGGAE SUPERSTORE IN D.C. MIXES BUSINESS AND FAMILY

source: districtchronicles.com Classic reggae fills the air as sidewalk traffic grooves to the tunes on Georgia Avenue. As customers step through the door of Reggae Unplugged Superstore, they pass turntables that are setup by the window, while visions of men and women are seen gyrating on the muted 37-inch flat-screen T.V. displayed on the wall. An array of the latest fashions and autographed posters adorn either side of the store. Behind the counter sits Marvin Tackie, wearing waist-length dread locks that he has been growing about as long as he has been in the music industry. For over 13 years, Tackie has played reggae music at local D.C. clubs and lounges. He has successfully created his own sound in the genre called Knotty Dread. Influenced by the classic Bob Marley album, "Natty Dread," Tackie changed the spelling to signify strength, firmness and being "unbreakable." Tackie, who is also known as DJ Jah Marvin, has experienced a lot of success as a DJ. He was awarded Best Reggae mix tape from the Southern Entertainment Awards in 2007. After launching http://www.reggaeunpluggedtv.com, Tackie opened up Reggae Unplugged Superstore located at 5804 Georgia Avenue, NW. "I didn't have enough money to get the store," said Tackie. The store was previously owned by the Target Squad, to whom he sold his mix tapes. Through a lot of motivation, Tackie worked out a deal with the Target Squad and opened up shop on April 1, 2008. Reggae Unplugged Superstore serves as an outlet store for his mix tapes and other various items from reggae DVDs and CDs, African and Caribbean flags and trinkets, magazines, and designer clothes from Blac Label to Cooyah, an upscale Caribbean clothing line. "In this area, reggae music is not really that big," said Tackie's wife Aretha, also known as Jah Dawtah. "[People] listen to more hip hop and rap." The Tackies use their service to broaden the reggae industry in the DC area. The road was not always this easy for Tackie. Having to deal with "the law" when he was younger taught him that selling drugs and going to jail was not the lifestyle he wanted to live. "I started realizing that to have someone to take even one day of your life and you just sit in jail is nonsense," said Tackie. The Tackies both agree that their family keeps them motivated and is a major benefit of entrepreneurship. "I can't work for anybody," said Tackie. "I've got four kids to feed and they have to eat." Aretha added that having a business of your own that you can pass along to your kids is also an advantage. So what do the Tackies have to say to aspiring entrepreneurs? "Just do it," they said. "It might be hard or to start off may be a lot, but you won't know what you can do unless you just do it, advises Aretha. Tackie ensured that anything that is desired is achievable, but persistence is a must.
CHEF MAYRA'S - MEAT SUBSTITUTES

This is a three-part series because it is my favorite subject. "You don't eat meat? What do you do for protein?!" If you are a vegetarian like me, then I am sure you’ve had baffled meat eaters repeatedly asking this question. Why this seems to be the number one concern they have for us veggies is beyond me. And why our society is under the impression that only animal products have protein probably has something to do with the popularity of those meat-based Atkins-type diets. But don’t you worry, plant proteins contain the same 23 amino acids as animal proteins. Deficiency in protein is quite uncommon in the U.S. The best source of protein you can possibly get is through spirulina, ocean algae. Consuming just 2 tablespoons (20 g) of this supplement will give you a whopping 13 grams of protein. A diet without meat or meat by products... There are a variety of foods that can be introduced into the diet that can act as meat alternatives, including tofu, soy and vegetable protein. Here are some recommendations of foods to add into a vegan diet that will help to replace some of the protein: MEAT SUBSTITUTES TOFU – Known in China as "meat without bones," tofu is a delicate, mild white cheese made from soy milk instead of cows’ milk. There are two basic types of tofu: regular and silken. Regular tofu is grainier and firmer than silken tofu and adds texture and chewiness to recipes. Silken tofu is creamy and custard-like. Both kinds may come in a range of firmnesses from soft to firm to extra firm. Both are available in reduced fat versions. It is also commercially available already baked and flavored. Tofu can take on many different flavors and can be used to make anything from lasagna to cheesecake. TEXTURED VEGETABLE OR SOY PROTEIN – textured vegetable or soy protein is a food product made from defatted soy flour, cooked under pressure and extruded into flakes, granules or chunks. Dry textured protein must be rehydrated and cooked. Flakes and granules provide a texture similar to ground beef and are good meat replacements in recipes such as chili, tacos, sloppy Joes and spaghetti sauce. Chunks can be used to replace meat strips in stews or stir-fries. They are also available flavored to taste like ham, beef or chicken. TEMPEH – protein-rich food made from split and hulled cooked soybeans and grains that are combined with a mold culture and incubated for eighteen to twenty-four hours. The result is a "cake" of beans which is covered with an edible white mold. It has a distinctive taste similar to mushrooms. Tempeh has a chewy texture that makes it a good substitute for meat in dishes like tacos and stew. When it is grated, it can easily replace ground meat in recipes like chili. It can also be marinated and grilled like a burger. SEITAN – (pronounced say-Tan), is also known as wheat meat. It is made from cooked gluten, one of the concentrated proteins in wheat or spelt. Its origin dates back thousands of years to China where it was originally developed as a meat substitute by Buddhist monks. To make seitan, dough is made by mixing together wheat flour and water. The dough is kneaded to develop the gluten. Then it is rinsed under running water until all the starch and bran are washed off. A faster method calls for the use of instant gluten flour which is derived from pure wheat gluten. No rinsing and very little kneading is needed to make gluten from this product. Raw gluten can be simmered in a seasoned soy sauce broth which gives a "beefy" taste." After it has been cooked, the gluten is called seitan. Seitan can be used to replace meat chunks and slices in recipes such as stew, stroganoff or chili. It is available packed in its seasoning broth, fresh, frozen or in jars See you back here next week for more ideas on meat substitutes and a good recipe! Carib Chef Mayra Call Me! 702 372 4709 " Healthy Food has Flavor" chef@mychefmayra.com
U2 TO RELEASE A REGGAE/DUB ALBUM

source:jamaicagleaner.com IRISH SUPERGROUP U2 have reportedly recorded a reggae/dub album that is scheduled to be released in early 2010. The band recorded songs for the set while working on their latest album, No Line On The Horizon. Britain's News Of The World newspaper reported that U2's chief songwriters (vocalist Bono and guitarist The Edge) came up with the concept and began recording the reggae songs last year. "It's just like how Bono and The Edge released the experimental Zooropa album soon after Achtung Baby," read the News story. U2 are one of pop music's greatest bands. The quartet have been making hit records since the early 1980s, when they released powerful songs like New Year's Day and Sunday Bloody Sunday, which dealt with unrest in their country. The band broke big with Island Records, the record company that launched Bob Marley internationally during the 1970s. Bono inducted Marley into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
MARCH 15TH REGGAE INDOOR JAMBOREE!

JAMAICA VINTAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS THE LOVE AND TOGETHERNESS REGGAE INDOOR JAMBOREE SUNDAY MARCH 15, 2009 AT CLUB CINEMA LOCATED AT: 3251 FEDERAL HWY (US 1) JUST SOUTH OF SAMPLE RD POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA USA DOORS OPEN AT 7PM SHOW TIME 8 PM (US TIME) STARRING: HALF PINT: LEROY SIBBLES: DADDY MICHIGAN: LUKIE D (LUST) PROFESSOR NUTS: DAVID MORRISON: TESSANE CHIN: J.R. EVAN: CODE RED BAND FEATURING RAS BABA MC'S JOHN T & JAMUSA DJ'S MARTEL THE MIXER DJ GREGORY PARTY AT KAREEMS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT AND WIN TICKETS TO THE CONCERT: WELCOME PARTY AT KAREEMS SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2009. COME PARTY WITH ALL THE ARTISTE ON THE SHOW 7529 W. OAKLAND PK BL. THIS IS A LIMITED CAPACITY VENUE GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY: ADVANCE TICKETS $30:00 LIMITED VIP'S $75:00 CLICK BELOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE http://www.presoldtickets.com FOR MORE INFORMATION 305 778-7228 OR 954 263-2994 WWW.JAMAICAVINTAGEMUSICFESTIVAL.COM www.REGGAE.COM/luthermack
SUBMIT YOUR REGGAE RECOLLECTIONS FOR OUR MAGAZINE!

Greetings Reggae Family; Each year in the Reggae Festival Guide magazine, we publish a feature called ‘Reggaelections’ (Recollections - it used to be called Red, Gold and Green Memories.) This story is a compilation of stories from YOU, the readers, from around the globe about how reggae has touched or changed your life, inspired you, humored you, or blown your mind! If you would like to submit a piece for this article, kindly email 400 words or less to editor@reggaefestivalguide.com If you can, please attach a HIGH RESOLUTION (300 dpi) photo with your submission. No need to send a low-resolution photo as we can’t use it for print. IMPORTANT: THE WORDS AND THE PHOTO MUST BE IN SAME EMAIL. We will not be able to match them up if we receive them in separate emails. In subject line of email put: Reggaelections and Your First Name and Country Example: Reggaelections Florencia/Cordoba, Argentina The deadline for submissions is March 15. There is no financial compensation for this editorial submission. There is no guarantee that it will run as we expect to receive more than we need. Be sure to tell us at the end of your submission, who you are and where you are from: Example: Florencia Mariona, Cordoba, Argentina No other personal info is necessary. Thank you and we are looking forward to hearing from you to share your story around the world to others in our reggae family.
Ce'Cile TO TOUR WITH PETER FOX, MARCH 9-15, 2009, AUSTRIA AND GERMANY

The Bad Gyal has kept tongues wagging since first breaking into the Dancehall scene with the self produced, shockingly refreshing and thought provoking smash Changez. Now with her new album Waiting in-toe, Ce'Cile heads off to Germany this March for a series of shows with German Reggae Superstar Peter Fox. Since her début in the late nineties Ce'Cile has been a regular staple in the international dancehall and reggae market. Her sultry singing, along with finely honed dee-jaying skills have made her one of the most sought after dancehall/reggae singers now on the scene. Peter Fox is currently number one on the German Charts. After being on the album charts for four and a half months, Fox won three Echo Awards (aka the German Grammies) in the categories of: Best Hip-Hop/Urban Album, Critics Award and Producer of the Year. Fox is the former lead singer Germany's most successful Reggae Band Seeed , but has eclipsed the success he had with Seeed by selling over 1 million units and counting of his debut solo album named Stadtaffe (City Ape) which was released on September 8, 2008. He has also topped the million hits mark on youtube on multiple occasions. The Bad Gyal will open for Peter Fox on 6 shows including one at the biggest indoor concert venue in Germany; the Lanxess Arena in Cologne which holds 16,000 people. The tour will see Ce'Cile performing to crowds of between 9 and 16,000 and news from Germany are that most tickets are already sold. Ce'Cile is no stranger to Germany as her release Hot Like We has been a famous club and mainstream radio hit in Germany for over three years,although it was never officially released there until last summer. The artiste is also highly rated on the urban scene and this is a grand opportunity for her and Jamaican music in general to reach a wider audience. With this tour Ce'Cile will get the chance to satisfy her waiting German fans and also show the German mainstream pop audience why the German Reggae crowd has already fallen in love with her style and music. The artiste will also make stops in Hamburg, France and Austria. throughout the tour. Ce´Cile Tour Dates with Peter Fox March 09 Austria, Vienna Gasometer March 10 Germany, Munich Zenith March 11 Germany, Stuttgart Porsche Arena March 13 Germany, Cologne Lanxess Arena March 14 Germany, Chemnitz Stadthalle March 15 Germany, Bremen AWD Dome
BUNNY WAILER SELECTS ZOJAK WORLD WIDE TO DISTRIBUTE HIS EXTENSIVE REGGAE CATALOG

Zojak World Wide is proud to announce that Reggae icon and musical pioneer, Bunny Wailer will be distributing his extensive catalog in all territories. Zojak will be releasing a very special version of Blackheart Man, considered one of the best reggae albums of all time. This special version includes remastered tracks accompanied by the extended dub versions. On Blackheart Man the Legendary Bunny Wailer radiates with timeless songs such as "Dreamland", "Rasta Man" and "Fighting Against Conviction". Bob Marley and Peter Tosh are featured on backing vocals along with The Wailers rhythm section. Additional musicians include Tommy McCook, Earl "Chinna" Smith and more. Zojak World Wide wanted to provide you with advance notice of Blackheart Man's upcoming digital release. If this release is of interest to you Zojak would be glad to provide you with the promotional materials you need.
GET YOUR BAND'S MUSIC FEATURED FOR FREE!

Promote Your Song In The Reggae Festival E-Guide for Free! Send us, in this order: Name of Band Name of CD Name of ONE (1) Song mp3 of one song .jpeg image of cd/band (low resolution) 200 word bio/press release with contact info Release date Site where it can be purchased NOTE: SEND ALL ELEMENTS IN ONE EMAIL TO BE CONSIDERED. No downloads/no zip files. Thank you for bringing us beautiful music! e-mail to: Eguide@Reggaefestivalguide.com
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TIME TO ORDER YOUR AD IN THE 2009 REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE

100,000 copies of The Reggae Festival Guide will be distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada for free starting the third week in May. AND THE MAGAZINE WILL ALSO BE DIGITAL so reggae fans around the world can read the magazine page-by-page on line. Click here Advertising@ReggaeFestivalGuide to reach our advertising department with your questions about marketing your business, band, festival, service, or product. Don't miss out on this once a year marketing opportunity!

FIYAH FAMILY : : To Be Released

Greetings & Blessed Love!
Presenting the brand new single "I Obama" from the Boston-based Fiyah Family, featuring Trinity "Children of Man" and Livalect "The Healer". This release is in honor of Barack Obama, the first African American in US History elected to the Presidency. The song is a testament to Obama and his message of hope, change, and unity. The Fiyah Family is a living symbol of unity and hope, and "I Obama" is a powerful tune that infuses Haitian creole lyrics with uplifting messages and praise.

Give thanks for listening and as always send us your comments. Keep the link alive and look out for The Fiyah Family debut album to be released in Spring of 2009! Also please watch the new videos of Trinity's smash hit "Terrorist in Disguise" and Livalect's "Heal Dem". Both videos were produced by Diego from A.S.A.P. Productions.

http://www.myspace.com/trinitychildrenofman

GRAMPS MORGAN : : TWO SIDES OF MY HEART

A burgeoning solo artist, Gramps Morgan is on a mission to reinvent himself. In a time when reggae music is in a state of dejection and dancehall lyrics are redundant with nothing but a cache of clichés, slangs and slogans, GRAMPS Morgan feels it is the right time to go solo.

Currently in studios completing his double CD, Gramps’ first single, WASH THE TEARS, debuted at #8 on Italy’s Top 20 Singles Chart. “I want to heal people through music” at the same time, “I just want to give people new music and let people know that everything is going to be alright. I want to reason with my fans and get personal with them ‘cause everyone has problems. My music is about healing, heart to heart." says Gramps.

The single was composed, written, and produced by Gramps on his Dada Son Entertainment label, a subsidiary of the Morgan family's Gedion Music Group. Likewise, the album will be released on Dada Son and the two discs are intended to reveal Gramps as a multi-dimensional person and artiste. “I’m working with people that have touched my life in music.”

Dedicated to conscious Roots Reggae and Lovers Rock, fans can look forward to solid combinations with the Gargamel, Buju Banton and 4-time Grammy award winner, Ziggy Marley.

Meanwhile, the double disc also introduces Gramps in Adult Contemporary whereby he exhibits his diversity, offering fans a multitude of new sounds including collaborations with “soul bird” and multi-Grammy award winner, India Arie; country music star Kenny Rogers; and R&B singer, Musiq Soulchild.

With ‘Two Sides of My Heart’, the highly anticipated solo-debut slated for release in the summer of 2009, Gramps Morgan is ready to fulfill his father’s prophecy and promises to bring a fresh sound. For more log onto www.myspace.com/grampsmusic

For interviews contact:

Teresa Castellucci
Sweet T Enterprises
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sweettee@sympatico.ca
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RAS REBELL : : STRUGGLE INA COOL BREEZE

RAS REBELL AKA RODI SNAPE IS NOW GETTING READY TO RELEASE HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM A MEMBER OF THE ISRAEL MOVEMENTS REGGAE BAND IS BEING DISCRIBED BY SOME AS FORMIDABLE.THEY RECEIVED CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR THEIR 'ON GUARD' ALBUM, WHICH SERVES AS THERE SECOND ALBUM.THE REBELL HAS BEEN PERFORMING WITH THE BAND SINCE HE LEFT SCHOOL, MOSTLY; WITH ISREAL MOVEMENTS YET APPLYING HIS ABILLITTIES TO SESSION WORK PLAYING WITH THE BAND ASETAMAN WHO BACKED THE LIKES OF JOHN HOLT, MAKABEE, KEN BOB, SUGAR MINOTT, JANET KAY OLIVER, PROFFESOR NUTS, SUGAR MINOT, ALMIGHTY DREAD JOY MACK, JENNIFER GAD CONNECTING ROUTES, VOCALING FOR NUCLEUS ROOTS AND DUB DADDA PLUS A WHOLE HOST OF OTHER KNOWN REGGAE ARTIST FROM WITHIN THE REGGAE WORLD. RAS REBELL THROUGH OUT HIS CARREE HAS PLAYED ALONG SIDE THE LIKES OF BERES HAMMOND, BUJU BANTON, LUCIANO, THE ABYSSINIANS I JAH MAN LEVI, JULIAN MARLEY, EARL SIXTEEN, TONY REBEL DESMOND DEKKER, JOY MACK, CONNECTING ROUTES, ALMIGHTY DREAD AND MANY OTHERS. TOOK AN OPPORTUNITY WHICH ENABLED HIM TO GO ON TOUR WITH STEEL PULSE AS GUEST ARTIST WHICH PROVED TO BE A MAJOR SUCCESS PLOUGHING THROUGH FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.THROUGH CITIES LIKE PRAIS, ZURICH, BARCELONA, MADRID AND LISBON WHICH BECAME THE REAL THE FOUNDATION OF THE NEW REBELLUTION, RASREBELL IN RESISTANCE, FROM HANDSWORTH, SMASHING IT HEAVY WITH THERE UNIQUE FORM OF REGGAE MUSIC HE IS NOW RELEASING SONG TO BE PLAYED ON RADIO IF YOU WOULD LIKE SOME OF HIS MUSIC TO PLAY SEND EMAILS TO : RASREBELL@HOTMAIL.COM OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE SINGLE JUS DANCE SINGLE

SOULMEDIC IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN THIS MARCH
After working on the new album for the last few months on the Big Island of Hawaii --Soulmedic is on the road again this March with shows in N. California backed by The Mash Unit!!! Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Mendocino, and Sacramento are among some of the stops on the short tour before Medic goes back to the studio.

Soulmedic's current album- "Soul Medication" has sold over 4,000 copies since its release this summer thanks to all the fans support. Soul Medication charted high on the college music journal's charts- thanks to all the dj's! Soul Medication is available on itunes.com, cdbaby.com, ebreggae.com and just got picked up by VP Records.

Shouts out IDC and Ernie B for all the support.

All fans plz take a second to vote now for Soulmedic as a SAMMIES (Sacramento Area Music Awards) nominee at http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/ballot/Sammies08Nomination

SOULMEDIC MARCH SHOW DATES

MENDOCINO CA
TUE MAR 10- MENDICINO CROWN HALL - Peace Love and Light Prod presents
ANTHONY B, SOULMEDIC W/THE MASH UNIT, RAS CASA, ANCIENT YOUTH SOUND, MTN LION HIFI
DOORS @8PM

SANTA CRUZ CA
FRI MAR 13- SANTA CRUZ VETS HALL- Good Vibes Prod. presents
ANTHONY B, SOULMEDIC /W THE MASH UNIT, LIONHEART SOUNDS
Doors @8pm

CASPAR CA
SUN MAR 15- CASPAR INN ,- Caspar Inn /R Evolution presents
SOULMEDIC, FIYAH BLAZE, FIYA W/INNER RHYTHM
Show@ 9pm

SAN FRANCISCO
WED MAR 18- COO-YAH!! @BRUNO'S CORK CLUB 2389 MISSION
W SELECKTAS GREEN B AND DANEEKAH
Doors@8 Show?

NORTH SAN JUAN CA (NEVADA CITY AREA SHOW)
FRI MAR 20 -N.SAN JUAN SENIOR CENTER 29190 ST HWY 49-
Rasta Wagon Productions Presents-
SOULMEDIC W/ THE MASH UNIT, JAH LIGHT NIYABINGHI OPENING CEREMONY, DJ 2 B ANNOUNCED
Show@7pm

SACRAMENTO
SUN MAR 22- THE BLUE LAMP 1400 ALHAMBRA BLVD
Rock of Lalibella /Sun Night Train 2 Zion presents
SOULMEDIC, DJ WOKSTAR MORE TBA

Be the change you want 2 see in the world- more love, joy band prosperity!!!!

ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE

March 6
1957:	The former British African colonies of the Gold Coast and Togoland become the independent state of Ghana. (Independence Day)

IN THE NAME OF THE MOST HIGH
Dear God,
Deliver me to my passion.
Deliver me to my brilliance.
Deliver me to my intelligence.
Deliver me to my depth.
Deliver me to my nobility.
Deliver me to my beauty.
Deliver me to my power to heal.
Deliver me to You.

Amen

prayer for deliverance - marianne williamson worldprayers.org

RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM FRI MAR 6TH - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM

MARCH 6, 2009

TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES

TW    LW    WOC    TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01    1    11    Time To Shine-Laden-Big Ship(2wks@#1) NM
02    2    9    Romping Shop-Vybz Kartel feat Spice-Adidjaheim Records/NotNice(2wks@#1) NM
03    4    22    Ghetto Prayer – Shane-O-Jam II U-1
04    5    6    Last Man Standing-Vybz Kartel – U-1
05    6    9    I’m So Blessed - Mavado – Big Ship U-1
06    3    11    Dip Again- Elephant Man feat. Ding Dong – Big Ship(pp#3) D-3
07    10    6    Ben Ova - RDX- U-3
08    8    12    Flying Dagger (100 Stab)- Idonia- Equinoxx (pp#6) NM
09    12    6    This Means Money – Konshens – Head Concussion U-3
10    11    5    Head Caan Hot So- Prodigal Son-Main Street Records U-1
11    13    5    Get Wild-Vybz Kartel- Not Nice U-2
12    7    25    Burnin, Burnin- Miss Triniti feat. Beenie Man-Unseen Lab (2wks@#1) D-5
13    15    5    Bubble-Charly Blacks-Fresh Ear U-2
14    9    24    Move-KK Alese- Ruby Sarah Music (pp#7) D-5
15    14    28    Rolling Deep-Flippa Mafia-T J Records (pp#5) D-1
16    16     20    Sweep-Elephant Man-Scatta Productions/Kings of Kings (3wks@#1) NM
17    -    New    Stamma-Busy Signal- Big Ship
18    17    16     Million By A Mawning-Vybz Kartel-Don Corleon (3wks@#1 D-1
19    -    New    Nuh Daggera -Spice-Equinoxx
20    18    18    Yuh Know Fi Wine-Beenie Man- 357 Records (pp#7) D-2

TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES

TW    LW    WOC    TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01    1    19    Calm Down Yuh Nerves-Bescenta-Uplifting Music Int’l (2wks@#1) NM
02    2    15    Jah Jah See Dem A Come-Sugar Roy/Conrad Crystal & Gyptian – Fireball NM
03    4    12    Can’t Sleep-Romaine Virgo-Penthouse Records U-1
04    3    18    I Love You Anyway-Barbee-It’s Not A Game Records (2wks@#1) D-1
05    6    18    My Jamaican Girl-Prince Pankhi-Otis Riddim Records (pp#5)U-1
06    7    11    Missing You Right Now-Daville-Fashowzy U-1
07    9    11    You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling-Noddy Virtue/Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection U-2
08    11    6    Bad Man Don’t Cry-Shaggy-Big Yard Music U-3
09      8    13     Good Morning Beautiful-Mark Ice-Big Lawd Records(pp#8) D-1
10    10    8    You’re My Inspiration –LUST- Born Music NM
11    12    8    Another Bill Again-Tony Rebel-Penthouse U-1
12    13    6    Start Anew-Tarrus Riley-Juke Boxx U-1
13    16    6    Jah Jah Blessing –Etana feat Alborosie–Forward Records U-3
14     5    24    Nothing Change (Love Reigns)- Bugle/Tarrus Riley -Sons of Spoon Music(2wks@#1) D-9
15    19    3    A Thousand Miles Away-Ras Penco-Uprize Music U-4
16    17      4    Cassava – Andrew Mistiq aka P. Zed –Inspire U-1
17    18    4    Save The Juvenile-Ruffian-Get Up Yute Records U-1
18    15    7    Music – Konshens – Tads Int’l (pp#15) D-3
19    -    New Good Life-Chuckle Berry-Taxi
20    -     New Call On Me-Jah Cure-SOBE/Dangerzone

TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART

TW    LW   WOC    TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL

01      2    8    Reggae Jammin Vol. 1-Various Artistes- Tads Record Int’l (1wk@#1)U-1
02    1    18    I Can Feel Your Pain- Gyptian-VP Records/Cannon (2wks@#1)
D-1
03    4    8    Stronger – Fantan Mojah–Greensleeves U-1
04    3    13    Yes We Can-Cocoa Tea - Roaring Lion/Tads Int’l (3wks@1) D-1
05    5    6    Waiting – Cecile – Dangerzone NM
06    6    15    Greatest Reggae One Drop Anthems-Various Artistes-Greensleeves NM
07    8    4    Pull Up Selector-Jimmy Riley-Taxi U-1
08    9    16    A Moment In Time -Beres Hammond -VP Records (4wks@#1) U-1
09      7    19    Riddim Ruler- Drop It – Various Artistes-No Doubt Records/Tads Int’l (2wks@#1) D-2
10    10    20     Loaded-Busy Signal-VP Records (1wk@#1) NM

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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key:   U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover
TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
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Reggae Legend Birthday Bash 2009 Saturday, March 7, 2009 Grand Rapids, MI, U.S. 269-271-5219	Jamfest Spring Break Concert Series Monday-Sunday, March 2-22, 2009 Negril, Jamaica 410-787-9500 ext.230
The Gathering of the Peacemakers Saturday-Sunday, April 9-13, 2009 Black Mountain, North Carolina, U.S. 828-295-4610	6th Annual Puerto Galera Reggae Festival Saturday, April 11, 2009 Encenada Beach Resort, Puerto Galera, Mindoro Island, Philipines 63-906-4334192
6th Annual Baja Sur Reggae Festival Saturday-Sunday, April 11-12, 2009 Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico 011.52.1.612.133.4718	Sugarloaf Bud Light Reggae Festival Thursday-Sunday, April 16-19, 2009 Carrabassett Valley, Maine, U.S. 800-THE-LOAF
Ali Campbell(UB40) & BEEF Friday, May 1, 2009 Amsterdam, Netherlands 0653517176	Unite In Paradise - Reggae Festival Saturday-Tuesday, May 16-19, 2009 Babylontown, Olympos, Turkey +49 (0) 621-6850981
Best of the Best Sunday, May 24, 2009 Miami , Florida, U.S. 305-438-9488	Morro Bay Music Festival Saturday, June 6, 2009 Morro Bay, CA, U.S. 805-772-1155
The Gathering of the Peacemakers Thursday-Sunday, June 11-14, 2009 Albany, New Hampshire, U.S. 828 295-4610	The Gathering of the Peacemakers Thursday-Sunday, June 18-21, 2009 Woodstock, New York, U.S. 828 295-4610
Juneteenth Festival Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009 Akron, Ohio, U.S. 330-535-995	Reggae Bash Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009 St-Damien, QC, Canada 514-692-5075
Weedbeat Festival 2009 Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009 Rössing / Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany 01714203666	RainforestAid 2009 Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009 Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, Germany 011-506-8378-3013
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009 Boonville, California, U.S. 916-777-5550	Worldbeat Music Fest Saturday, June 20, 2009 Houston, Texas, U.S. 281-712-1932
EcoMotion BlockParty Saturday, June 27, 2009 Ft Bragg, CA, U.S. 707-489-1619	Festival Afrique-Carib Saturday-Sunday, June 27-28, 2009 Almere, Netherlands
Summer Jam July 1-31, 2009 Köln , Nordrheinwestfalen, Germany www.dreadart.de 01624520739	Rototom Sunsplash Thursday-Saturday, July 2-11, 2009 Osoppo, Udine, Italy +39.0434.977314
24th Summerjam Festival Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, 2009 Cologne, NRW, Germany +49 711 - 238 5050	Houston Caribfest Sunday, July 5, 2009 Houston, Texas, U.S. 713-689-0689
Bayfront Reggae Festival Saturday, July 11, 2009 Duluth, MN, U.S. 218-834-5037	Soul Rebel Festival Saturday, July 11, 2009 Nederland, Colorado, U.S. 303-415-1352
Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12, 2009 Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada 604 467 5535	7th Seasplash Festival Thursday -Sunday, July 16-19, 2009 Pula, Istra, Croatia
Ocean State Reggae Festival Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19, 2009 Charlestown, Rhode Island, U.S. 860-536-9832	Ocean State Reggae Festival Saturday-Sunday, July 18-19, 2009 Charlestown, Rhode Island, U.S. 860-536-9832

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