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Vol 4, Issue 22
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Ky-Mani Marley To Star In Reality Series
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BET Networks has selected Ky-Mani Marley to star in a brand new reality series, titled “Living The Life of Marley.”
The half- hour program, due to premiere in September, will follow Bob Marley's son as he prepares for the release of his new album, “Radio."
The entire Marley family clan will be featured on the show, which will coincide with the album’s release on Sept. 25.
The CD will be his first to hit stores since his Grammy nominated album, “Many More Roads,” five years ago.
Ky-Mani Marley is also slated to open for Van Halen on the group's North American tour.
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GOING HOME AFTER HURRICANE DEAN: THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA CREATES “A THOUSAND ROOFS OF LOVE”
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Friends Rebuild Homes for Friends Affected by Hurricane Dean
In the wake of Hurricane Dean, which made landfall in Jamaica on Sunday, August 19, 2007, The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Jamaican charitable and social initiatives, responds to the needs of Jamaican citizens with the A Thousand Roofs of Love in partnership with Missionaries of the Poor, led by Father Richard Ho Lung. The roof project initiated by Ambassadors Sue and Chuck Cobb has gained the support of United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Brenda Johnson and husband J. Howard Johnson along with AFJ President Ambassador Glen and Gloria Holden, each personally pledging $20,000 USD to support roof rebuilding and repairing of 1,000 homes.
Many children and families in southern parishes remain in shelters since they have lost homes and personal belongings due to the significant flooding and storm surges dumped by the Category 4 hurricane. “The American Friends of Jamaica sends our sympathy for our friends, brothers and sisters in Jamaica,” commented Ambassador Glen Holden, AFJ President. “We are responding by providing materials to many individuals who had damage to their roof. Our goal is to reach 1000 homes and we have raised almost 40% of that goal at this time (August 23rd).”
Father Ho Lung adds, ‘It is building a beautiful sense of care and hope”. Since the Hurricane hit, the Missionaries of the Poor have been engaged in providing immediately needed packages of food as well as setting up soup kitchens for many without food.
Amb. Sue Cobb further explains, “The 1000 Roofs Project will bring tremendous comfort to these suffering communities. This is a tremendous task and the Missionaries of the Poor deserve all the help we can give them in their remarkable and selfless service for the welfare of those less fortunate than themselves.”
An assessment revealed there is tremendous need for roofing material to repair the damage. The goal is to provide materials for 1,000 homes at $250 USD per home, ($200 for materials and $50 for food). Amb. Holden continues, “A contribution of $250 USD will provide basic food and shelter for families who are in desperate need of a helping hand. Let’s work together and start rebuilding homes with love.”
Each dwelling will be provided with four pieces of zinc and four pieces of plywood. With an additional pledge from the Plymouth Congregational Church in Coconut Grove, Florida and others, the Roof Fund currently totals over US $80,000. The support of individuals and organizations willing and able to participate in this 1000 Roofs Project will help achieve the set target of $250,000 USD.
All contributions are tax-deductible. For more information or to make a contribution, please use one of the following methods:
CHECK
Please send check payable to The American Friends of Jamaica
In memo line, write: A Thousand Roofs of Love and mail to:
The American Friends of Jamaica
ATTN: Keisha Phipps, Executive Director
1120 Avenue of the Americas, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212-626-6883
CREDIT CARD
Visit the American Friends of Jamaica Website at www.theAFJ.org/HurricaneDean to make a contribution or call the office at 212-626-6883 to provide credit card information.
About the American Friends of Jamaica
The American Friends of Jamaica is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting Jamaican charitable organizations and social initiatives targeted at improving the lives of Jamaicans through systemic development in the areas of education, healthcare and economic development. Its history dates back 25 years. Founded in 1982, the American Friends of Jamaica was established to strategically connect resources from North America to charities in Jamaica. The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Jamaican charitable and social initiatives. For more information, visit www.theafj,org
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Half Pint Picks Up Honor In Hartford
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Veteran singer Lindon 'Half Pint' Roberts was honored by the City of Hartford, Connecticut for his contribution to promoting Jamaican music and culture abroad. A proclamation and celebration of his achievements was initiated.
The proclamation reads: "Whereas Lindon Roberts, affectionately known as Half Pint, first began singing in the school choir at All Saints Primary School in Jamaica, West Indies, he later toured the island with various groups, namely Black Scorpio, Jammys, Gemini, Lee's Unlimited and Killamanjaro."
According to the proclamation, Eddie Perez mayor of Hartford, declared August 11th to be Lindon 'Half Pint' Roberts Day and urged that, "residents acknowledge and celebrate the important contributions made by Mr Roberts and join in wishing him all God's blessing".
Half Pint's reaction to the honor was to state, "I'm glad that my work is really reaching across and is recognised by the state, the governor and the mayor of Hartford, enough so that they would issue a proclamation honouring me in the city."
"My music is for healing the people of the world, word, sound, and power is where it really begins. I have to spread the message. Reggae is a great music and it is heard all over the world," he said, adding that he wished that Jamaica would honour his work in a similar way.
Loyal Haylett, Half Pint's manager, shared the same opinion. "We must recognise the fact that he is an ambassador for reggae music, he is a humble human being and he works very hard, his music deals with equality and justice for mankind. The world appreciates his music and so one can understand why the city of Hartford would honour him," he said.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13
HALF PINT 'NO STRESS EXPRESS' CD RELEASE EVENT
JAMAICA 360 FOUNDATION BENEFIT +
SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS
KEY CLUB
9039 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood
8pm to 2am - 18 and over - (310) 274-5800
Web: http://www.keyclub.com
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2007 Magazine is Now Available
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The 13th edition of the Reggae Festival Guide has been distributed to reggae and record stores, festivals, restaurants and at reggae shows all over North America.
We give thanks for all of our distribution people, our contributors and advertisers who helped to make the 2007 issue the best one ever! This year's magazine is full of interesting stories, festivals, radio information and more. Would you like a copy of the 2007 Reggae Festival Guide magazine delivered to your door?
Then simply send $7 with a written request to:
RBA/Reggae Festival Guide
P.O. Box 50635
Reno, NV 89513
Are you from outside of the U.S.?
Please send $12 with a written request for overseas shipping and handling.
Or you can order one online at: http://www.reggaefestivalguide.com/magazine/order.shtml
It will be shipped straight to your mailbox filled with reggae eye
candy, lifestyle features, reggae history, and more!
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REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE ON MY SPACE!
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Link us on My Space! We are excited about this great marketing network. WE NOW HAVE OVER 2,000 FRIENDS! This is indeed a wonderful resource that can link so many great artists, record companies, DJ's and reggae lovers worldwide. Watch for concert footage postings, festival ticket giveaways, contests and more!
Go to www.myspace.com/reggaefestivalguide to become our FRIEND!
Peace & Blessings
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EARTHDANCE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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EARTHDANCE 2007
The United Beats of Peace Festival
Hwy 101, Laytonville, California Sept 14th, 15th, 16th.
The 11th annual Earthdance Festival will take place at the renowned Black Oak Ranch, a property rich in native history and old growth oak trees. The ranch is also home to many well known activists and artists, including Wavy Gravy’s Camp Winnarainbow for children. For 2007, Earthdance Northern California will unite with over 350 locations in 60 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. Also included will be an indigenous elder’s council, made up of indigenous elders from many nations, who will share wisdom and sacred ceremony.
An important part of the festival will be a compelling educational component called the “Activist Alley”, where festival patrons can interact with both local and international non-profit groups. These organizations will share information and workshops on relevant global and local issues, inspiring local participants to take a stand for the future of our planet.
A highlight of the festival will be a synchronized global link up, taking place on Saturday the 16th, when at 4pm (PST), Earthdance California will synchronize with over 350 locations in 60 countries. At this precise moment, a specially created song called the “prayer for peace” will be played in every location at the same time. The prayer will be followed by our 2007 initiative, H2Om, the world’s largest synchronized global Om.
The festival will also feature a wide variety of ‘Healthy’ vendors supplying many types of international foods and eco wares. Food, water, camping, and even HOT showers, are all available to festival attendees.
By uniting our diverse communities through the universal platform of music and dance, the festival will send out a strong message of peace and global sustainability. Proceeds from the festival will be donated to the Earthdance non-profit, A California based 501c3 organization.
Artist lineup includes:
Zap Mama
Ozomatli
Les Nubians
Medeski, Scofield, Martin and Wood
Don Carlos
Lyrics Born
The Coup
ALO
New Monsoon
Kevens
Wisdom
Heavyweight Dub
Zilla
Yard Dogs Road Show
Motet
Delta Nove
We hope you will join us.
For More Information please go to: www.earthdance.org/sf
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ETHIOPIA CELEBRATES MILLENIUM
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An estimated 400,000 people including 35,000 Rastafarians are set to celebrate the Ethiopian Millenium on September 12, 2007 in Shashemane, the home of the Rasta community and the capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Celebrations are taking place in cities throughout the world. A multi-million dollar concert facility has been built to stage the main event in the Ethiopian capital. Artists expected to perform at the celebrations in Addis include Julian Marley, Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas and many more. A series of galas, parades, prayer services and other cultural events will kick off a year long celebration.
Reggae Festival Guide sends a Happy New Year greeting to all Ethiopians, Rastafarians and tourists celebrating the millenium.
ABOUT THE ETHIOPIAN CALENDAR:
The calendars of the entire world are based on the work of the old Egyptian astronomers who discovered - as early as three to four thousand years BC - that the solar or sidereal year lasted slightly less than 365 ¼ days. However, it was left to the astronomers of the Alexandrian school to incorporate this knowledge into some sort of calendar; and it was these astronomers who also came up with the idea of leap years.
Subsequently, the Romans under Julius Caesar borrowed their reformed calendar from the Alexandrian science and adopted it to the western world. Then the Copts inherited this science as a right and built upon it themselves. In due course, the Copts handed this calendar, together with their method of computing the date of Easter, on to their descendant Church in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian year therefore has something in common with the western year, having been derived from the same source.
So much so that the Ethiopian calendar retains the old Egyptian system whereby the year was divided into twelve months of thirty days each plus one additional month of five days (six days in leap years). Ethiopian dates therefore, fall 7- 8 years behind western dates and have done so since early Christian times. This discrepancy results from differences between the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church as to the date of the creation of the world.
Each Ethiopian year is dedicated to one of the four Evangelists according to the cycle: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The year of St. Luke is Leap Year, and therefore always has six days in the thirteenth month of the Ethiopian calendar. (information from www.ethiopianmillenium.com)
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Reggae Stage Names D-F
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This list was originally compiled by Papa Pilgrim (RIP), noted reggae DJ, writer and founder of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (www.reggaeambassadors.org)
In the last issue, we included stage names beginning with A-C. In this issue nicknames from D-F are listed.
Stage Name Given Name
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D.J. Trebor Robert Mair
Daddigon Gabra Mantaskeddus
Daddy Lizard Junior Bryan
Daddy Metric Richard Smith
Daddy Rings Everald Dwyer
Daddy Screw Michael Johnson
Daddy T-Roy Tero Kaski
Daddy V Verol Stevens
Dago Winston Tucker
Dallas Dennis McCalla
Dandy Livingston Robert Livingston Thompson
Dandylion Annette Christie
Danny Browne Haldane Browne
Da'Ville Orville Thomas
Daweh Congo Rohan Graham
Dawn Penn Dawn Pickering
Deadly Headley Felix Headley Bennett
Deady Ranks Andre Tyrell
Dean Martin Stefan Schweitzer
Debo Derrick Brown
Degree aka General Degree Cardiff Butt
Delly Ranks Delroy Foster
Delroy & Slim Delroy Wilson & Slim Smith
Delroy Williams Leon Winchester Williams
Dennis Alcapone Dennis Smith
Dennis Brown Dennis Emmanuel Brown
Dennis Star Dennis Hayles
Dennis the Menace Dennis Subratez
Dennis Walks Dennis Vassel
Denzil & Jennifer Denzil Dennis & Jennifer Jones
Derrick & Patsy Derrick Morgan & Millicent Todd
Desi Roots Desmond Young
Desmond Dekker Desmond Adolphus Dacres
Determine Rohan Bennett
Devan Desmond A. Taylor
Devonte Wayne Passley
Deyansa Wayne Fearon
Dhaima Matthews Sandra Matthews
Dice the Boss Hopeton Reid
Dickie Rankin' aka Snagga Puss Norman Suppria
Digital English Val Saunders
Digital K Keith F. Ruddock
Digital Ninja D. Clare
Dillinger Lester Bullocks
Dirtsman Patrick Thompson
Dirty Harry Richard Hall
Dizzy Johnny Moore
DJ Yanni Anthony Wright
Django David Griffiths
Djate' Henry Richards
Dominic Dominic Kenny
Don Carlos Euvin Spencer
Don Comic Don Drummond
Don Drummond, Jr. Vin Gordon
Donovan Donovan Joseph
Doogie Radcliff Bryan
Doreen Shaffer Monica Johnson
Downbeat the Ruler Clement Seymour Dodd
Dr. Alimantado J. Winston Thompson
Dr. Dread Gary Himmelfarb
Dr. Dub Larry Wallach
Dr. Marshall Delroy Harrison
D. Mooch Muchanza Akapelwa
Dr. Ring-Ding Richie Jung
Dreadie Owen Reid
Dreadlocks Pablo Black
Drumbago Arkland Parks
Drummie Zeb Angus Gaye
Duckie Derek Simpson
Duckman D. Golding
Duggie Rad Bryan
Dugsy Ranks Romeo Hinds
Duke Reid Arthur Reid
Earl 16 Earl Daley
Earl Love aka Earl Zero Earl Anthony Johnson
Early B. aka The Doctor Earlando Neil
Easy Snappin' Theophilius Beckford
Eating Betty Mel Gray
Echo Minnott Noel Phillips
Edi Fitzroy Fitzroy Edwards
Edley Shine Horace Payne
Eek-A-Mouse Ripton Hylton
Eek-A-Roo Donald Campbell
El Fego Bacca Glenroy McPharker
El General Edgardo A. Franco
Elephant Man Oneil Bryan
Electric Dread Winston McAnuff
Englishman Erald Brisco
Eric Bubbles aka Derrick Howard Eric George
Ernie Smith Glenroy Anthony Smith
ET Errol Thompson
Everton Blender Everton Dennis Williams
Exuma Tony McKay
Famah Christopher Fletcher
Familyman Aston Francis Barrett
Fari Everld Forrest
Fathead Vernon Rainford
Fatis Phillip Burrell
Fatta Lynford Marshall
Feel Good Max Edwards
Fenton Fenton Wardle
Fergus Euton Jones
Fish Eric Clarke
Fitty Joe Brown
Flabba Holt Errol Carter
Fleshy Ranks Withley Beckford
Flick Wilson Ruddy Thomas
Flourgon Michael May
Fox Owen Stewart
Foxy Brown Jennifer Esmerelda Hylton
Frankie Paul Paul Blake
Frankie Wilmot Orville Anthony Wilmouth
Freckles Michael McKenzie
Fred Locks Stanford Elliot
Freddie Mack aka Freddie McKay Freddie McLean
Freddie McKay aka Freddie Mack Freddie McLean
Free-I aka Jasi Rasi Amaka Bakafar-I Jeff Samuel Dixon
Freshly Gifton Taylor
Frisco Kid Steve Wesley Wray
Fujon Ewan Gardner
Fully George Fullwood
Future Trouble Rory Gladstone Williams
Fuzzy Jones Alty Salmon
Fyah Blaze Kevin Morris
Fyah Wyah Jethro Hines
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SONGS FOR DARFUR BENEFIT
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(pictured: Rocky Dawuni)
As part of our varied efforts to bring awareness and relief to the ongoing genocide in Darfur , Greater Los Angeles Save Darfur has united with Stop Genocide Now to present Songs For Darfur, a day of music with a purpose.
Two stages featuring live world music by artists such as Rocky Dawuni, MC RAI with Baladi Bellydance Troop, Jahmark and the Soulshakers, Thong Jieng, Yeh Dede, Suzanne Teng, Masanga Marimba Ensemble, Roothub, and special guests.
DJ Jeremy Sole’s Musaics spinning between sets and DJ Osamu at the indoor stage.
Topanga Community House Fairgrounds
1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga , CA 90290
10am to 5pm / $15 / all ages
www.songsfordarfur.org
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REGGAE SURF FESTIVAL IN BAJA, MEXICO
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FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21/22/23
Reggae Surf Festival / Peter Tosh Day in Rosarito Beach, Baja California, Mexico
Israel Vibration, Elijah Emanuel and The Revelations, Army, Messenjah Selah, Tribal Seeds, Kush and The Bloodfiyah Angels, Natural, Canamo, Astrorumberos, DJs Carlos Culture, Orthodox Mike and more,
For more information including hotel packages call (619)230-1190 or visit www.worldbeatcenter.org
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THE CARIBBEAN CONNECTION WEB TV REQUESTS YOUR INPUT
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We have realised over the years that many individuals from the Caribbean communities have noticed that there is not a TV channel that highlights the issues surrounding the Caribbean nationals - . Even though it is a challenge - we have taken it up on our heads to try and support this cause... As you will imagine - to operate a TV station is not easy - however, we are determined to make this work...
Our first step to making this work can be seen on the website www.atasteofourculture.com ... creating the idea of WEBVISUAL - ( W.V.) not TV...
THE CARIBBEAN CONNECTION now have over 40 programmes to choose from - and with your help, advise and suggestions we can take it further...
We would appreciate if you could view the WEBVISUAL channels at www.atasteofourculture.com - where your feedback would be highly appreciated.
If you are based in the UK or Europe - The African - Caribbean Connection is a Programme designed for those who have an interest in the Business, Arts, Culture and Current Affairs throughout the Caribbean and African regions and communities.
See www.atasteofourculture.com and www.myspace.com/worldpontv
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RENEGADE PRESENTS: YELLOWMAN & OTHER REGGAE LEGENDS
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KING YELLOWMAN & THE SAGITARRIUS BAND
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Saw Tooth Ridge Cafe, Tahoe City, California
Show time: 9:30pm, doors at 8:30pm
All Ages, $18.00 advance
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Saw Tooth Ridge Cafe, Tahoe City, California
Show time: 9:30pm, doors at 8:30pm
All Ages, $15.00 advance
ISRAEL VIBRATION & ZION ROOTS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
HARLOW'S, SACRAMENTO
Show Time: 9:00pm, doors at 8:00pm
21 and over, $20.00 advance
For ticket information visit www.renegadeshows.com or call (530)583-2801
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REGGAE AMBASSADORS WORLDWIDE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
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Reggae Ambassadors SEEKS new members/leaders NOW thru September
The Reggae Ambassadors organization, is in the process of 'rebirth' Formed over a decade ago, Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide is the only non-profit devoted to networking among Reggae enthusiasts and industry folk alike. Members hail from most nations.
The mission, broadly, is "to forward the Reggae vibe every time," which most members are already doing in their own ways.
Together, as an organization, we have the opportunity to express ourselves in one voice: asserting our place on the musical scene, and becoming our own vehicle for social change. To do so, we need strong new leadership.
The newly completed ByLaws make available a host of opportunities for forward thinking team players to get involved and make Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (RAW) become an ever-more effective and meaningful organization.
Here's how to Nominate yourself or others... Nomination/Applications for these voluntary (unpaid) positions are being accepting from NOW through September 28, 2007. Every applicant should read & familiarize themselves with the ByLaws ; is eligible to run for one, single position; and should have & use email (almost) daily. While you must be a member in order to run for office, you can join RAW at the same time you submit your nomination.
We've got a simple form and a nominal membership fees (depending on your Category, listed to the right, of membership).
Go to: www.reggaembassadors.org for more information
Each Nomination submission must include:
1. The Candidate's Name & Full Contact Information, including Email Address;
2. The Candidate’s RAW Membership Number (or membership fee & application form, if candidate is not currently a member);
3. The Position Desired (Members can only run for one position at a time);
4. The qualifications, experience & skill-set makes which makes the person right for the position;
5. A Mission Statement detailing what the nominee envisions doing and contributing to RAW if elected to the position;
6. A signed statement by the nominee stating: "I have read the Bylaws; I have and use email every (or almost every) day; this nomination is being made with my permission; and I will serve and perform as required if elected to the Board."
The following may also be included (or requested by the existing Board): recommendations from fellow RAW members, previous colleagues or others who can vouch for your talents.
Please either follow the submission guidelines provided above and below; click on the Download link below if you want to print the official "2007 Candidate Nomination/Application Form go to http://www.reggaeambassadors.org/elections/ or request that a hard copy be mailed if you (or yours) don’t have email access.
Whether self-submitting or doing so for another individual, forms must be received by Kyle Russell on or before September 28th, 2007 via email to ReggaePR@aol.com or via postal service (utilizing the Certified, or Return
Receipt Requested services to insure receipt) to:
Kyle Russell
c/o KRucial Reggae
P.O. Box 440263
Somerville, MA 02144 USA
Your eligibility to serve as a Director will be verified prior to ballots being sent out, per the existing Board’s discretion.
Positions include:
PR & Media Coordinator
Website Director
Online Communications Coordinator
Offline Communications Coordinator
Record Label & DJ Coordinator
Performing Arts Coordinator
Committed Reggae Fans Coordinator
Secretary
Treasurer
The ballots themselves will be sent out in October to all RAW members, for an Election to be completed by the end of November. Thereafter will be arranged the official Annual Meeting of RAW.
Some other RAW-related information... You can join Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (RAW) in the following Categories:
* Committed Reggae Fan (without any other particular industry affiliation)
* Performing Artist (includes singers, players, bands & managers)
* Production (including engineer, producer, studio, production & mastering house, etc.)
* Distribution (including labels, distributors, retailers, vendors)
* Radio DJ, Selector (including if you spin at clubs, but for more than yourself)
* Promotion (media, including press: writers, reviewers, PR people; publications; photographers; video people; TV and web sites)
SOME KEY BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP ...reasons why people join Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide:
- they ARE ones already, supporting & "forwarding the Reggae vibe"
- there's something affirming about being a member of an association of like-minded people, with whom you can maintain constant contact
- we're all looking for community & a way to impact our world in a way that's meaningful, we'd like RAW to increasingly provide that opportunity (as it is now, with these Elections)
- RAW has a recently, and soon to be an increasingly articulately defined interest in representing the POSITIVE side of Reggae, which has always had a mixed reputation, and in this format (as a non-profit), RAW can make a meaningful contribution to social change by partnering with other non-profits and social cause movements
- The "Wha' Gwan in Raw" semi-weekly updates provide inside information and an excellent platform to get out and receive details about upcoming shows and industry news
- RAW members enjoy discounts on numerous member goods & services
- Anyone interested in networking in the Reggae world will find that RAW provides (and, indeed, IS) the most complete, updated, and accessible registry in the industry
Contact information: Kyle Russell ReggaePR@aol.com or call (617)771-5119
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HAPPY NEW ETHIOPIAN MILLENIUM!
Louise "Miss Lou" Bennett born September 7, 1919
O'Neil "Elephant Man" Bryan born September 11, 1975
Terry Ganzie born September 11, 1967
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The weekly E-Guide is a wonderful resource for those who live, love and enjoy reggae and its vibrant culture. It encompasses the music, energy and spirituality that define this unique and diverse community worldwide. You can expect CD releases and industry news, band tours, inspirational pieces, reggae trivia and of course, upcoming reggae festivals.
The Reggae Festival Guide Magazine is an annual publication which comes out in May. RBA Publishing (also home of sister publication Blues Festival Guide) prints 100,000 copies of the magazine which spotlights festivals throughout the year, feature stories on festivals around the world, radio DJ listings and stories with messages of upliftment.
For years, the Reggae Festival Guide Magazine received numerous requests for updates on festivals via email, and on May 2, 2004, the webmaster of ReggaeFestivalGuide.com, Kristine Cummins partnered with the magazine (RBA Publishing), and published the first emailed issue of the E-Guide E-Newsletter.
The readership is now over 10,000 reggae fans and counting. Each week, The Reggae Festival E-Guide reaches members of the Reggae community around the world.
The E-Guide is currently edited by Reggae Festival Guide's Marketing Director, Justine Ketola. Click here to email Justine.
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