Friday, June 13 , 2008

Volume 5 Issue 23

News Flash
New CD's in the Mix
On Tour
Ital Statistics
Reggae Artists on the Rise

About Us

SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL NEXT WEEKEND

Don't Miss This Festival! Or if you can't go, at least take a look at what you are missing so you can make plans for next year!
click on www.snwmf.com

REGGAE REGGAE COOK BOOK LAUNCHED

LONDON - Jamaican chef, musician and entrepreneur, Levi Roots, officially released his new Reggae Reggae Cook Book at a launch party held at the Jamaican High Commission on June 5.

Levi Roots, who originally hails from the parish of Clarendon and who came to Britain to join his mother at the age of 12, gained widespread fame from his successful appearance on the BBC television program, 'The Dragon's Den,' in which small business owners pitch their ideas and seek financial backing for their projects from a panel of prominent businessmen.

He was one of the first success stories from that program, with two of the panel members opting to invest in his Reggae Reggae Sauce. He garnered far more attention than most of the other hopefuls to appear on the programme because of his flamboyant personality and his idea of presenting his pitch in the form of a song.

Levi has gone on to become a celebrity in Britain, making numerous TV appearances and even recording an extended version of his Reggae Reggae Sauce song to raise money for the Comic Relief charity.

The product has become a great success, selling far above the original estimates, and according to Levi, even outselling tomato ketchup in certain months.

The cook book, which is published by Harper Collins, contains Levi's recipes for traditional Jamaican dishes as well as his original creations.

It also contains some autobiographical material, with Levi talking about his childhood living with his grandmother in Jamaica and his move to join his mother and siblings in England, his troubles growing up and his eventual transformation to award-winning musician, chef, entrepreneur and now, author.

Peter Jones, the British businessman who chose to back Reggae Reggae Sauce, and who has become Levi's mentor and friend, introduced him at the book launch, making special mention of how dedicated and hardworking he is and how much of his time he still manages to devote to others.

Levi cited Mr. Jones, after his mother and grandmother, as one of his biggest influences and said that he hopes that his own trails and eventual triumph would prove to be an inspiration to others. He ended by leading the guests in a spirited sing-along of the Reggae Reggae Sauce Song.

Governor-General, Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, Lady Rheima Hall and Jamaican High Commissioner, Burchell Whiteman were also in attendance at the launch.

AUGUST 24TH - CANANDAIGUA, NY - WEGMANS REGGAE FEST INVITES AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN VENDORS

Mark your calendars for WEGMANS REGGAE FEST on August 24th in Canandaigua, NY (near Rochester). The venue is CMAC (Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center).

Multi-artist festival featuring an outstanding selection of internationally recognized performers including UB40, Matisyahu, Maxi Priest, Culture and Rochester-based Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad.

Reserved: $35, $45, $55; Lawn $25 Gates: 1pm/ Showtime: 2pm

Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 14 at 10:00AM at CMACevents.com, select Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 585.232.1900 and the Blue Cross Arena Box Office. The CMAC Box Office is open on show days only from Noon until 9:00pm.

Regional vendors selling African/Caribbean wares are invited to contact us.

richeye@earthlink.net

CARIFEST C.A.R.E.S. BUT EEK-A-MOUSE DOESN�T

by Brittany Somerset

June 11-08 - When asked at last week’s Carifest C.A.R.E.S. (Compassionate Artists Recognizing Entertainment Solutions) press conference what Carifest meant to him, Eek-A-Mouse replied. “It doesn’t mean (expletive) to me.” He then changed the subject entirely and went off on a tirade, dissing all the “white people who control reggae, like Ace Of Base, Matisyahu, (whose name he repeatedly mispronounced and called Matissaweh), Sean Paul and Shaggy; bitterly blaming them for his inability to get signed by a major label. He even included the late, great, reggae founder Bob Marley in his racist rant, citing that he had a white father.

“They nah wah no black people to run reggae music. They wah Sean Paul and Shaggy; A true. Matissaweh jump inna di business and starts sellin all the records, and now mi kaw sell none, and mi kaw sign me, so mi wonder wahg'wan. Bloodclot. All dem white boys get money from reggaemusic and me kaw get none. Toots and The Maytals, Dennis Brown get nuttin and here comes Massassahoo, here comes UB40…” he repeated himself, getting visibly more amplified by the second, as shown in this video of spiteful speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gz2-SHGlYs

Music transcends race, if Eek-A-Mouse can’t get signed or earn money, perhaps its his attitude, not his skin color, that’s holding him back.

Team Legendary Promoter, Alfonso D'Niscio Brooks told Eek-A-Mouse's management and agent that, “Unless he issues a public apology to Carifest, it's affiliates and it’s supporters, his performing at Carifest will not be allowed and I will expect a complete refund.” Mr. Brooks further emphatically stated, “I can't condone or promote his negative behavior. Carifest C.A.R.E.S is about Love. Racism and/or prejudices will in no way be accepted. Carifest has a very diverse audience and will not alienate anyone. I mean it when I say we will represent only good vibes! Carifest is not the platform for negativity.”
Stay tuned to find out if Eek-A-Mouse recants his racist remarks or if the show will go on with out him.

THE 13TH ANNUAL MONTEREY BAY REGGAEFEST 2008

A & P. Production is proud to announce: The 13th Annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest 2008!

The 3-day celebration will take place on Labor Day weekend-starting Friday, August 29th, 2008, from 12pm – 10pm, Saturday August 30th and Sunday, August 31st. from 10am - 10pm at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, in Monterey, CA.

This year's stella lineup includes the hottest reggae and dancehall acts international and local: ARTISTS TBA

The Monterey Bay Reggaefest is in its 13th year. Hailed as one of the best reggae festivals in Northern California, the event offers activities and enjoyments for the entire family and on and off camp site. On site camping are for RV's only and space are limited, contact the Monterey County Fairgrounds for reservation (831) 372-5863.

Look forward to: over twenty performances, a deejay party and full bars (21+) in the Turf Club and Beer Garden, a play area for children of all ages. Have the kids enjoy the play area for free with: jump houses, face painting and many more fun activities for all ages. Enjoy the annual 3 on 3 Basketball Jones Tourney. Visit the Rastafarian Arts & Culture Museum and Art exhibits in the Art Bldg. Fill your appetite with delicious food, and drinks, from many cultures, view the unusual selection of arts and crafts.

www.mbayreggaefest.net
Festival Hot line (831) 394-6534
Monterey County Fairgrounds (831) 372-5863

RICHIE B�S HOT MIX 102FM FOR JUNE 13 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!

TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES

TW    LW    WC    TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01    3    11    On The Rock- Mavado-Baby G (1wk@#1) U-2
02    2    13    Wine Gal - Beenie Man - TJ Records (3wks@#1) NM
03    1    12    The Mission-Damian Marley & Stephen Marley-Tuff Gong (2wks@#1) D-1
04    5    8    Nah Go Nuh Weh-Vybz Kartel- Big Ship U-1
05    7    5    Gully Creepa-Elephant Man-Seanizzle U-2
06      6    11    Money Changer-Mavado-Juke Boxx NM
07    4    15    Money Fi Spend-Vybz Kartel-Big Ship (2wks@#1) D-3
08    9    8    Laptop-Macka Diamond-D-Ice U-1
09    10    7    Dancers Anthem-RDX-Apt 19 U-1
10    11    7    Chiney-K-Mavado-Big Ship U-1
11    8    15    Brown Bottle-Mavado-Big Ship (pp#4) D-3
12    13    4    Falling Down-Stacious-John John U-1
13    14    9    Stinking Rich-Serani-Daseca U-1
14    16    4    Dem Nuh Want Nuh Gal - Assassin-Board House U-2
15    17    4    Ting Dem Tall - Chino - Big Ship U-2
16    12    26    Don't Run In -Harry Toddler-Truck Back (3wks@#1) D-4
17    18    3    No, No-Beenie Man-Big Ship U-1
18    20    2    What Have I Done To You-Bugle- Daseca U-2
19    15    27    Shoot Out-Mykal Rose-John John (2wks@#1) D-4
20    19    26     Duppy Know Who Fi Frighten-Demarco-John John (pp#4) D-1

TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES

TW    LW    WC    TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01    1    16    Mercy Please - Black Judah feat. Warrior King -Teflon Blood (2wks@#1) NM
02    2    13    Mood For Love (Missing You)-Terry Linen-Uplifting Music International NM
03    3    15    Just As I Am - Lust-Born Music (4wks@#1) NM
04    4    12    Choppa Grade-Queen Ifrica-Nice Time Music Inc NM
05    6 10    Pain-Capleton, Bobo Zaro and Contractor-Tad's Int'l/ Green Lion U-1
06    7    16    Love You Pure-Sophia Brown-Cell Block/321 Strong U-1
07    8    16    Love Fire-Tony Rebel-Taxi (pp#6) U-1
08    5    17    I'm Bless-Prestige-Timeless Records (pp#4) D-3
09    9    13    Love Question-Mega Flex-Flex Production NM
10    10    8    My Lady- Fyakin - Solar Ent. / Fearless Records NM
11    12    7    I Am Not Afraid-Etana-No Doubt Record U-1
12    13    7    No Time To Linger-Terry Linen-Joe Fraser U-1
13    14      4    Different Page - I-OPctane - Arrows U-1
14    16    3    Looking For Love-Patriot-Hill Side Entertainment U-2
15    15      5     Always - Lutan Fyah-Nice Time Music Inc. NM
16    18    4    Bed Of Roses-Noddy Virtue and Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection U-2
17     11    24     Yesterday-Daville-Fashowzy (2wks@#1) D-6
18     19    3    Clearly-Alibra-5 Star U-1
19     20    2     Ride or Die - Cecile -Dangerzone U-1
20    -    New    Di Plane Land-Richie Spice-No Doubt

TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART

TW    LW    WC    TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01       1       9    Mission In Progress-Morgan Heritage-VP Records (2wks@#1) NM
02       3       7    Let's Get Physical-Elephant Man-Bad Boy/VP Records U-1
03       4       8    Fight With All Your Might-Anthony Cruz-Penthouse/VP Records U-1
04       2    14    Turf-Hopeton Lindo-Irie Pen(2wks@#1) D-2
05     5     6    Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2008-Various Artistes-Greensleeves NM
06       7       3     Gideon Boot-Richie Spice- VP Records U-1
07       6    16    Revelation-Little Hero-Inspire/Diamond Edge (2wks@#1) D-1
08       8    17     Jah Is My Navigator-Luciano–VP Records (3wks@#1) NM
09       9    26     Book of Life-I-Wayne-VP Records (2wks@#1) NM
10    10    13    Voice of Love - AJ Brown- GRC Music NM

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!!!

CHEF MAYRA: MANGO & AVOCADO SALSA

(make it organic if possible)
Serves approx 2-4 people
4 Mangos (diced medium) or 3-4 fresh already cut mango in a jar aprox. 16 oz
4 Haas avocado (diced medium)
2 chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup Red onion (diced)
1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper (minced) if desired
5 tablespoon Cilantro (chopped)
1 Lime juice
1/4 ground Ginger
3 tablespoon Olive oil
SEA Salt and white pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients; mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Remember adjust this recipe to your TASTE - you are the Chef Now!

Excellent with Tofu, Fish and Chicken!

Love, Chef Mayra
"Las_Vegas_Carib Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian Private Chef MAYRA"

PAN AFRICAN FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL

The 17TH ANNUAL PAN AFRICAN FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL (PAFF), America's largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival, is now accepting submissions for their 2009 signature event taking place February 5-16, in Los Angeles.

The PAFF is accepting submissions of features, shorts, narratives, and documentary films made by or about people of African descent, however filmmaker needn't be of African descent. Films should preferably depict positive and realistic images and can be of any genre including drama, comedy, horror, adventure, animation, romance, science fiction, and experimental.

Submissions of works in progress will be accepted, however films and videos must be completed no later than December 1, 2008.

The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2008.
Selection results will be available around November 15, 2008.

The PAFF competition categories are: Best Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Narrative Short, Best Feature, Best Director-First Feature, and the Oscar Micheaux Award, named after the first African-American filmmaker. In addition to the Jury Prizes, Audience Favorite Awards are voted on in the following categories: Best Feature, Best Documentary, and Best Short Narrative. The PAFF Vision Award is given to the film that the PAFF feels best exemplifies its mission of reinforcing positive images and helping to destroy negative stereotypes.

Films in competition must be copyrighted no earlier than 2007. With the exception of the Audience Favorite Awards, all films are judged by industry professionals.

There is a $20 submission fee for submissions postmarked before June 15. Submissions postmarked between June 16 and September 30 must be accompanied by a $30 submission fee. Submissions postmarked between July 16 and August 31 must be accompanied by a $40 submission fee for shorts (less than 70 minutes) and a $60 submission fee for features (70 minutes or more). Submission fees for submissions made post dated after the September 30 deadline are $60 for shorts and $80 for features and must be paid with a money order.

PAFF Atlanta July 18-27, 2008
Presented in partnership with the National Black Arts Festival.
The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), a non-profit cultural institution based in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrates the contributions of people of African descent and their impact on world cultures.

For more information, schedule, and to buy tickets, please visit www.nbaf.org.
Pan African Film & Arts Festival | 3775 Santa Rosalia Drive | Los Angeles | CA | 90008

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL WILL KEEP SOUTHERN HUMBOLDT IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ROCKIN' ALL WEEKEND

Source: Chris Durant The Times-Standard

A lot of people will be spending a lot of time in Southern Humboldt this summer.

Not only Reggae Rising and the constant rotation of big names coming through The Mateel Community Center, but this weekend So Hum will be attracting some talented musicians, some of the finest fare and some of the craftiest craftsman at the annual Sumer Arts & Music Festival.

The festival, which will be held at the Benbow Lake State Recreational area, starts Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and runs through late Sunday.

Tickets are only available at the gate and are sold on a sliding scale, with a minimum donation of $12 per day or $20 for the weekend.

Children 10 and under are free.

More than 100 performances are scheduled on five different stages.

Topping the long lost of performers are: Cyril Neville & Tribe 13, Eric McFadden Trio with Bernie Worrell, Moonalice featuring G.E. Smith, Otis Taylor Band, Queen Omega & Soul Majestic, Alfred Howard & The K-23 Orchestra, Creation, Bayonics, Stymie & The Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, Druid Sisters Tea Party, Fishtank Ensemble, Lansdale Station, TapWater and La Colectiva.

But, as the name would suggest, it's not all about the music.

Also scheduled is more than 150 craft and food booths, an all-media fine arts showcase and, according to one press release, an “outrageous kid zone.”

A free shuttle service from Redway and Garberville will be running continuously.

For more information call 923-3368 or log onto www.mateel.com

REGGAE SUMFEST 2008 ANNOUNCES HEADLINERS

Multi-platinum rhythm and blues singer Chris Brown, Universal's Akon and Keyshia Cole are the international headline acts for the 16th staging of Summerfest Productions' Reggae Sumfest 2008.

After months of speculation regarding negotiations with the 'Forever' singer, Reggae Sumfest's executive director, Johnny Gourzong, announced Brown's confirmation at a VP Records-sponsored press party at the Negril Village restaurant in New York last Wednesday night.

The talented 19-year-old Brown, adored by a huge following of teenagers and their parents, has become one of R&B's hottest artistes.

Source: http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com

RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS REGGAE CONCERT CALENDAR FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Thursday, June 19
TOSH MEETS MARLEY - Fully Fullwood from Peter Tosh, Junior Marvin from Bob Marley's Wailers
River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA

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Saturday, July 26
RENEGADE REGGAE FESTIVAL AT THE TRUCKEE AMPHITHEATRE
just added Del Castillo
Doors open at 4pm, Music starts at 4:30pm, so get there early to get a nice spot on the grass with all your friends!!! Be ready to DANCE ALL NIGHT with the music from...
Mystic Roots, Prezident Brown, Pato Banton, and Del Castillo
Truckee Regional Park, Truckee, CA
www.renegadeshows.com
530-583-2801

JAMAICA DAY OUTDOOR REGGAE FESTIVAL IN MARYLAND

On Sunday July 13th, the Jamaica Promotional Company (J.P.C.) will be hosting the second annual 'Jamaica Day Outdoor Reggae Festival'. The organizers are encouraging everyone to come out with their families and enjoy a day of exciting and therapeutic performances that are geared towards all genres. The festival will be featuring reggae artists locally and internationally, also four reggae bands will be performing.

The artists who are slated to appear on Sunday July 13th are: Leroy Sibbles from the Heptones, Professor Nuts, Tinga Stewart, Mr. Easy, Sugar Minnot, Frankie Paul and a surprise guest star! The backing band for the artists will be the New Kingston band from N.Y.C., the other bands are the 'I-Ternal' from Virginia, 'Jah Works' from Baltimore and 'Storm Reggae Band' from the M.D./D.C. area.

The festival will be held at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds located at 1450 General Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21310. Tickets can be purchased at the Caribbean market, Golden Krust Restaurant at Prince George's mall, Caribbean Sea restaurant, Tashes restaurant in Baltimore; I've got the hook-up in Baltimore, junction restaurant, jerk hill restaurant, Queenstown market and Tropicana restaurant, also online at www.jamaicadayreggaefestival.com.

For further information and to purchase tickets please call 301-221-6517.

The Jamaican Promotional Company was formed over 20 years ago providing quality entertainment within the Washington metropolitan area. For directions to the fairgrounds please log on to the website. Gates will be opened at 12 noon, Showtime at 3 p.m. Advance admission is $30, children 12-15 yrs of age, $15, children under 12 yrs of age are free. Higher prices will be charged at the gate. Vending spaces are available at a minimal cost!

SHAGGY TO "INTOXICATE" EUROPE

Dancehall icon Shaggy kicks off his summer tour and is set to take Europe by storm this summer. Shaggy will have fans shaking to his beats, many which have embraced the phenomenal entertainer long before he enjoyed success in America.

Armed with his new album, Intoxication, Shaggy has enjoyed constant radio and video play with his current hits, "What's Love" featuring Akon and "Bonafide Girl" featuring Rik Rok. His latest single, "Mad Mad World" featuring Sizzla and Collie Buddz, is garnering radio play across the Caribbean, Europe and the States, and is bound to be another success for the bombastic entertainer.

Recently winning the International Reggae and World Music Award (IRAWMA) for Best Video for "Church Heathen," Shaggy has been popping up at numerous industry events worldwide, from Monaco to Miami to his homeland, thereby keeping his brand alive and his fans intoxicated for more.

Source: http://www.tropicalfete.com

Phillip Fraser : : 'Dancing Time'

Release Date 9/15/2007

The 70s and early 80s were a time of incredible productivity for reggae artists and producers. Ska and Rock Steady had given way to the new reggae beat and there was a sound system on every corner. Djs and soundsmen scoured the islands and the USA for new music to play on massive PA systems. Version after version of popular beats were released to an audience that had an insatiable appetite for the latest cut and dub of the hottest riddim.

Singers and toasters would go from one studio to the next to check out what the musicians and producers were working on. If they liked what they heard and had a song that fit the beat it would be laid down on tape. Session after session would go like this and the top songs of the day would be sent to press. Many a good song was put on the shelf and forgotten as the next wave of beats came and the dancehall crowd moved on.

It was in this time that Jah Thomas and Phillip Fraser came together. Thomas was enjoying a demand for his beats with hits like “Entertainment” and “Gunshot” being two of his most heavily sampled. Fraser hailed from Greenwich Farm and moved with men like Prince Allah, Rod Taylor, Micheal Prophet, and producers Danny Mais and Bertram Brown while Thomas was more likely to be found in Waltham Park hanging with Junjo Lawes, Ranking Toyan, Little John, Barrington Levy, and singer/producer Linval Thompson.

This then is a collection of songs recorded in those times and except for “Dancing Time” that appears on ‘Roots Dancehall Party’ these tracks have not been released before.

Jah Thomas is still producing his own music and is often called upon by modern artists to help with the vibes of a song or session.
Phillip Fraser is still performing on the reggae festival circuit and is equally at home singing songs of the heart or socially conscious roots music.

A man of peace and humility, a true and original Rasta in every sense of the word. If you see a flyer advertising a dance, and his name is on it, then do yourself a favor.
Check it out!

Silver Kamel Audio,PO Box 110535, Stamford, CT 06911
203-358-0400. www.silverkamel.com. www.reggae-mp3.com

TAJ WEEKES, MIGHTY DIAMONDS ON TOUR

TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA SUMMER TOUR 2008
Jun 13 2008      The Wild Hare Chicago, Illinois
Jun 14 2008      International Bay Fest Green Bay, Wisconsin
Jun 15 2008       Iowa City Yacht Club, Iowa City, Iowa
Jun 17 2008       Dulcinea’s   Denver, Colorado
Jun 19 2008       Thunder Spring, Ketchum, Idaho
Jun 21 2008       Sierra Nevada World Music Festiva Boonville, California
Jun 24 2008       Caspar Inn, Caspar, California
Jun 26 2008       Green Room, Flagstaff, Arizona
Jun 27 2008       Dolores Brewery, Dolores, Colorado
Jun 28 2008       Taos Solar Fest, Taos, New Mexico
Jul 3 2008       Jamaica Live@Dragonfly Los Angeles, California
Jul 6 2008       Malibu Inn Malibu, California
Jul 8 2008           Don Quixote's International Music Hall   Felton, California
Jul 9 2008       Ashkenaz   Berkeley, California
Jul 10 2008       Market Fest, Redding, California
Jul 11 2008       The Summit Saloon, Bend, Oregon
Jul 12 2008       The Reef, Boise, Idaho
Jul 13 2008       Commons Beach Music Series, Tahoe City, California
Jul 15 2008       Ketch Em Live Sun Valley, Idaho
Jul 16 2008       Alive After 5, Boise, Idaho
Jul 17 2008       After The Grind, McCall, Idaho
Jul 18 2008       Jam Your Spring Night, Lolo Hots Springs, Missoula, Montana
Jul 19 2008       Bandito's Virginia City, Montana
Jul 20 2008       Yellowstone Comm Concert Series, W. Yellowstone, Montana
Jul 22 2008       Exchange Place Plaza     Salt Lake City, Utah
Jul 23 2008       Mangy Moose, Teton Village, Wyoming
Jul 24 2008       Huka Bar, Murray, Utah
Jul 25 2008       Mesa Theatre, Grand Junction, Colorado
Jul 26 2008       Las Mantanas, Telluride, Colorado
Aug 7 2008       PAC Sounds of the City Summer Series Newark, New Jersey
Aug 8 2008       Musikfest Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Aug 9 2008       South Bend Festival, South Bend, Indiana
Aug 10 2008      Midwest Reggae Festival, Garretsville, Ohio
Aug 22 2008      Orton Park Festival, Madison, Wisconsin

For more information visit: www.tajandadowa.com or myspace.com/tajweekesadowa

The Mighty Diamonds with The Yellow Wall Dub Squad Summer Tour 2008

Sat June 14: Reggae In The Desert: Clark County Amphitheater 2911 East Sunset. Las Vegas, NV

Sun June 15: Malibu Inn. 22969 Pacific Coast Hwy.Malibu, CA 90265

Tue June 17:Sandbar. 514 State St, Santa Barbara, CA

Wed June 18: Crash Mansion. 1024 S Grand Ave. LA, CA 90015

Thurs June 19: World Beat Center. 2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA

Fri June 20:Pier 23 Cafe Pier 23 San Francisco, CA

Sat June 21: Sierra Nevada World Music Festival. Boonville, CA

ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE - JUNE 13, 2008

January 13
1945:	(some say 1943 or 1954): Boris Gardiner is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1945:	Karl Anthony, radio DJ and MC, is born.
1961:	Graham "Suggs" McPherson [Madness] is born in Hastings, E. Sussex.
1972:	Singer Sharona White is born in Birmingham, England.
1993:	A strong earthquake (mag. 5.1) strikes Kingston. It occurred at 12:11 p.m. Two lives ware lost from shock and falling rocks. There was a man who prophesied that earthquake. A prophet of Nyabinghi (Rastafarian) who had been arrested for swindle implored the court "Please hurry up judgement. Earthquake will soon come," but they laughed off it. 15 minutes after that, the court was thrown into a panic.

Jamallad :
Lucien Kouassi was born in the Ivory Coast, West Africa, where he was taught the guitar and sight reading by American folk singer, Lisa Sammet, then Peace Corps volunteer in his country.

This set him on a musical journey that began in West Africa, trailed across Europe, and finally the USA, where he acquired a degree in Music and Business at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

In his formative years Lucien studied Classical Guitar and Folk, to later cross over to Pop, Rock, Reggae. However, the west African Music Cavasha, which is the precedent to Soukous and Makossa is the undertone of Lucien’s music.

At the end of the College years Lucien became known as JAMALLAD and has since been writing and performing music that explores the human condition in a distinctive style that is his own. The repertoire reflects the global culture that Jamallad has so fortunately enjoyed. He sings in various languages.

Backed by four other musicians he packed clubs form Eastern Pennsylvania to the Jersey shore ( Long Beach Island), Through Delaware, Ocean City Maryland, Virginia Beach, and every coastal state southward to the Florida Keys ( Key West) for Spring breaks for several years before relocating to Los Angeles.

Now in Hawaii, Jamallad has teamed up with partner Chetanaa Petra Zoeller to co-write and produce a world class album titled Global Citizen which is about to come out. A must-hear album.

Lucien has always understood himself as a messenger, and uses his music as a vehicle.

Jamallad’s Music is conscious music

His music brings important messages across in a fun, upbeat way. His talent and inspiration allow him to communicate to a broad audience, in various musical styles; i.e. World, Reggae, Rock, Pop, Afro Pop, and Folk.
The topics range from world peace, environmental issues, to relations( from personal to global). Some songs are just plain fun dance songs.

Goals
As an artist, I want to reach as many people around the world as possible. I want to have a positive impact with my music, provide for myself, my loved ones, and all those who are involved. I seek to educate, inform and stimulate while entertaining. Making music is as vital to me as breathing.

Instrumentation
Bass, Drums, rythm Guitar, Keyboard, Lead/melody guitar, percussion and of course vocals.

Reggae In The Desert Saturday, June 14, 2008 Las Vegas, Nevada U.S. 702-455-8200	San Diego County Fair Reggae Festival Saturday, June 14, 2008 Del Mar, California, U.S. 858-755-1161
Tosh Meets Marley Thursday, June 19, 2008 Tahoe City, California, U.S.	Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Friday-Sunday, June 20-22, 2008 Boonville, California, U.S. 916-777-5550
Party In The Park Friday, June 20, 2008 Auburn, California, U.S. 530-885-8461	Reggaejam Saturday, June 21, 2008 Reinsberg, Austria 07487-7180
5th Annual Baja Sur Reggae Festival Saturday, June 21, 2008 Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico 011.52.612.133.4718	36th Annual Woodbury Reggae Festival Saturday-Sunday, June 21-22, 2008 Woodbury Ski Area and Skate Park Woodbury, CT, U.S. 203-263-2203
St. Kitts Music Festival Thursday-Saturday, June 26-28, 2008 Basseterre St. Kitts, San Cristóbal 869-465-9787	Jambaloosa Music And Arts Festival Thursday-Sunday, June 27-29, 2008 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. 206-666-4315
Caribbean Heritage Celebration Day Saturday, June 28, 2008 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. 205-520-0668	Spring Vibration Saturday, June 28, 2008 Wiesen, Austria 0043-2626-81648-0
2008 World One Fest Thursday-Friday, July 3-4, El Cerrito, California, U.S. 510-233-0611	Houston Caribfest Thursday-Sunday, July 3-6, 2008 Houston, Texas, U.S. 713-689-0689

The Reggae Festival E-Guide (weekly E-zine) is an informational and educational resource for those who live, love and enjoy Reggae and its vibrant culture. The E-Guide encompasses the music, lifestyle, energy and spirituality that define this unique and diverse international community.

You can expect CD releases, industry news, band tours, inspirational pieces, health articles, Ital and Jamaican recipes, reggae trivia and, of course, upcoming Reggae festivals.

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