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Volume 5 Issue 36
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SHARE YOUR NEW SONG WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
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EARTHDANCE IS THIS WEEKEND!
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The 12th 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 Winarainbow for children. For 2008, 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.
2008 ARTISTS CONFIRMED INCLUDE: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Neko Case, Kinky, Ivan Neville’s Dumstaphunk, JJ Grey and Mofro, Anthony B, Buckethead, Lotus, Queen Omega, That One Guy, Praang (with Steve Kimock), Blame Sally, Cheb I Sabbah, Blutech, and many more...
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 13th, 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 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. Part proceeds from the festival will be donated to the Earthdance non-profit, A California based 501c3 organization.
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MATISYAHU MAKES THE ROUNDS
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Hasidic reggae star Matisyahu is putting a wrap on summer dates and gearing up for another run of North American shows this fall/winter.
Next month, the performer is scheduled to roll out a 38-city tour that stops by clubs and theaters across the US as well as Toronto and Montreal through mid-December. A variety of support acts--including Flobots, Chester French, Heavy Pets, Future Rock and K'naan--will join in on the trek, which kicks off Oct. 18 in Milwaukee, WI. The itinerary is listed below.
On the road, Matisyahu has been previewing a few new songs that will likely end up on his next album. He has spent many months in the studio working on his forthcoming project and recently traveled to Jamaica to record with rhythm masters Sly & Robbie, according to his website.
Matisyahu, who is constantly lauded for his energetic live performance, fuses Orthodox Judaism, classic reggae and hip-hop to get across his message of peace and unity. The Grammy-nominated artist considers his music career a revolutionary way to channel his spiritual calling.
Later this month, Ovation TV will make Matisyahu the subject of an episode of "Bonefish Grill's Notes from the Road." The one-hour program, which will include live performances and candid conversations with the artist, is set to premiere Sept. 25 and run through early October.
TOUR DATES
September 2008
18 - Salt Lake City, UT - University of Utah
October 2008
18 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave / Eagles Club
19 - Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
22 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room at Murat Center
23 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
25 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
26 - Johnson City, NY - Magic City Music Hall
28 - Providence, RI - Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
29 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre
30 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory Ballroom
November 2008
1 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
2 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theatre
3 - Washington, DC - Sixth and I Historic Synagogue
4 - Blacksburg, VA - Burruss Hall Auditorium (VTU)
6 - Norfolk, VA - Norva Theatre
8 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
9 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
10 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
11 - Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheatre
13 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
15 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
17 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
18 - Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
19 - Chico, CA - Bell Memorial Union Auditorium
20 - Anaheim, CA - Grove of Anaheim
22 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
23 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre
24 - Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst
26 - Park City, UT - Harry O's
29 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
30 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
December 2008
6 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall
7 - Nashville, TN - Cannery
9 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note
11 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
14 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
16 - Toronto, Ontario - Phoenix Concert Theatre
17 - Montreal, Quebec - Metropolis
18 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
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CHEF MAYRA'S JAMAICAN JERK TEMPEH SANDWICH
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Type: Sandwich Serves: 2
Time to Prepare: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
• 16 oz. of tempeh
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp. of brown sugar
• ½ of a Scotch Bonnet pepper
• Option: ¼ tsp. of crushed red pepper instead of the Scotch Bonnet
• 1 tbsp. of ground allspice
• 1/8tsp. of cinnamon
• ¾ tsp. of thyme leaves
• 1/8 tsp. of freshly ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp. of freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp. of salt
• ¾ tsp. of soy sauce
• 1 tsp. of olive oil
• 2 slices of pineapple
• 1/8 of a red onion, sliced
• 2 buns
Instructions:
1) Steam the tempeh for 10 minutes.
2) While it is steaming, mince the garlic and slice the green onions.
3) Combine the spices with the Scotch Bonnet, garlic, green onion, sugar, salt, and soy sauce.
4) Remove the tempeh from the steamer and allow it to cool until you can handle it.
5) While the tempeh is still moist from being steamed, rub the mix over the tempeh.
6) Cut the tempeh into two pieces that fit your buns.
7) Sauté or grill the tempeh in the olive oil over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, flipping the
8) Tempeh half way through.
9) Option: Grill or sauté the pineapple slices.
Dredge the buns across the pan, place the tempeh and pineapple between them, and serve.
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NEW JERSEY REGGAE FEST
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On Sunday, September 21st, G City Entertainment, Road Block Radio, MG Promotions, and Team A Promotions present the 8th Annual New Jersey Reggae Fest. Marked 'The Year of the Great,' 2008's staging promises to be the biggest and best yet, with a rare U.S. performance from royal Reggae empress Queen I-frica, as well as highly anticipated performances from the greats of Reggae and Dancehall from yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
“Two Thousand Eight is our 8th year as New Jersey's premiere outdoor festival celebrating the sound and culture of Reggae," says G City. "With a line-up that includes so many of the Dancehall/Reggae greats and upcoming greats, we had to nickname 2008's Reggae Fest, 'the year of the great.” The 8th Annual New Jersey Reggae Fest, featuring Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Ninja Man, Barrington Levy, Queen I-frica, Assassin, Etana, Demarco, and Flippa Mafia, will be held at the Halsey Street Sports Complex in Newark, on Sunday, September 21st.
Limited advance tickets are on sale for $49.99 general admission, $80 VIP. Tickets are available in Irvington, Newark, East Orange, Orange, Patterson, Englewood, and New Brunswick in NJ; as well as the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn in NYC. For a full listing of ticket locations, contact 973-368-4426 or 973-573-8154.
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM - SEPT 12 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 2 12 Gimmi Likkle-Beenie Man-Born So Records (1wk@#1) U-1
02 5 10 Winner - Konshens-Natural Bridge/Cash Flow U-3
03 4 10 Dem Yah & Dem Yah - Flippa Mafia - Board House U-1
04 1 13 Nuh Linga-Elephant Man-Board House (5wks@#1) D-3
05 6 7 Trailer Load of Money-Vybz Kartel- Adidjaheim Records/ Chimney Records U-1
06 3 18 Gully Creepa-Elephant Man-Seanizzle (4wks@#1) D-3
07 8 8 Inna Di Car Back-Mavado-Big Ship U-1
08 7 22 Stinking Rich-Serani-Daseca (pp#4) D-1
09 9 13 Hustle-Andrew & Wada Blood-Fire Links (pp#7) NM
10 13 6 I'm So Special-Mavado-TJ Records U-3
11 11 9 More Money-Harry Toddler-Downsound Records NM
12 12 6 Bottom of the Barrel-Tifa-Ward 21 NM
13 10 17 Dem Nuh Want Nuh Gal - Assassin-Board House (pp#5) D-3
14 15 3 Robbery-Macka Diamond-Scatta Productions U-1
15 16 4 Overcome- Mavado-Big Ship U-1
16 17 3 Goodas Clap-Stacious-Ward 21 U-1
17 19 3 Rolling Deep-Flippa Mafia-T J Records U-2
18 14 21 Nah Go Nuh Weh-Vybz Kartel- Big Ship (2wks@#1) D-4
19 - New Water Man- Buju Banton - TJ Records
20 18 8 Shake That Body-PI feat. Elephant Man-Track Pusha Music (pp#13) D-2
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 3 17 Bed Of Roses-Noddy Virtue and Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection (1wk@#1 ) U-2
02 1 12 Nothing To Smile Bout-Morgan Heritage-No Doubt (3wks@#1) D-1
03 5 13 One of a Kind-Leroy Smart-WWS U-2
04 2 17 Different Page - I-Octane - Rated R/Arrows (2wks@#1) D-2
05 7 15 Ride or Die - Cecile - SOBE/Dangerzone U-2
06 6 20 I Am Not Afraid-Etana-No Doubt Record (pp#5) NM
07 11 8 Keep It To Yourself-Queen Ifrica-Don Corleon U-4
08 4 16 Looking For Love-Patriot-Hill Side Entertainment (pp#3) D-4
09 9 10 Yuh Nuh Simple - Tony Anthony-B-CRISSAS NM
10 8 26 Mood For Love (Missing You)-Terry Linen-Uplifting Music International (3wks@#1) D-2
11 13 7 Rest Your Love on Me-George Nooks-Tad's Int'l U-2
12 15 6 Far Away-Tarrus Riley-Don Corleon U-3
13 12 9 Gunz Out-Nesbeth-No Doubt Records (pp#12) D-1
14 16 5 Never Lost My Way-Ginjah-No Doubt U-2
15 17 2 Stronger-D’Angel-Sons of Spoon U-2
16 18 3 Better Man-Terry Linen-Upliftment Music Int’l U-2
17 10 29 Love Fire-Tony Rebel-Taxi (1wk@#1) D-7
18 14 16 Clearly-Alibra-5 Star (pp#10) D-4
19 19 28 Just As I Am - Lust-Born Music (4wks@#1) NM
20 20 14 Di Plane Land-Richie Spice-No Doubt (2wks@#1) NM
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 13 The Strong One-Etana-VP Records (5wks@#1) NM
02 2 7 The Journey - The Very Best of Sizzla Kalonji-Sizzla-Greensleeves NM
03 4 11 The Ultimate Reggae/Dancehall X-perience - Various Artistes–Tads International U-1
04 5 7 Challenges-Tarrus Riley-VP Records/Cannon U-1
05 3 12 Reggae Gold-Various Artistes-VP Records (2wks@#1) D-2
06 6 8 Movement-Rootz Underground-Riverstone Music NM
07 7 16 Gideon Boot-Richie Spice- VP Records (2wks@#1) NM
08 8 20 Let's Get Physical-Elephant Man-Bad Boy/VP Records (3wks@#1) NM
09 - New The Diamond Series - Blue-George Nooks-Tads International
10 9 19 Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2008-Various Artistes-Greensleeves D-1
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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover
TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS. CALL: 876-968-5817 NOW!!!
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WORLD UNITED RADIO CONFERENCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL ACCEPTIN NOMINATIONS
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World United Radio Conference & Music Festival to be held on November 14-15-16, 2008 in San Marcos Texas is accepting nominations in these categories:
Reggae Album of the year
Reggae Record Label of the year
A&R person of the year
Reggae Songwriter of the year
Reggae Radio Station of the year
Reggae Radio DJ of the year
Reggae Publicist of the year
Record Promotion person or company of the year
SEND IN YOUR NOMINATIONS to info@ReggaeFestivalGuide.com
SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL: Nominations
Include all these elements in one email:
Category
Name of nominee
Full contact information
Photo, image, cd cover (if applicable) attached as .jpeg (low res)
mp3 (if applicable) of three songs max
reason why you think they should be nominated - 400 words max
Corresponding website
Remember, it must all arrive in one email. You will be notified if you are nominated.
The 2800 plus member Roots Music Association will vote and any ties will be voted on by directors and delegates of the association.
http://www.worldunitedmusicfestival.com
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REGGAE FOR A CURE
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CULTURE VILLAGE NATIONAL CLUB
NO 2 CULTURAL VILLAGE SQUARE
NIGERIA WEST-AFRICA
TEL: +234-8088-6330-09
FAX:+234-8056-8470-09
E-MAIL: culture.legacy@inmail24.com
DEAR LEGEND BROTHER !
GREETINGS AND RESPECTS TO YOU IN THE NAME OF THE MOST HIGH JAH!
GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF THE MOST-HIGH KING SELASSIE KING OF KINGS!!
WE ARE NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION GROUP OF PERSONS SHOWING INTEREST ON OUR LATE FRIEND AND BROTHER JOSEPH CULTURE HILL THE FORMER LEADER OF CULTURE BAND GROUP OF JAMAICA. OUR MAIN OBJECTIVES IS TO ENSURE THAT THE GREAT DEVOUT RASTAFARIAN LEGEND JOSEPH CULTURE HILL IS NOT FORGOTTEN AND ALSO HELP TO ENSURE THAT WE START WHERE HE STOPED IN PREACHING THE WORD OF FREEDOM AND LOVE TO THE ENTIRE NATION NO MATER THE COLOR, NATIONALITY, RACE OR RELIGION SINCE WE ALL WERE CREATED BY ONE JAH SO LETS KEEP THE LIGHT SHINING.
HOWEVER, WE GOT YOUR CONTACT FROM OUR CHAMBERS ON JOSEPH CULTURE HILL'S TRIBUTE SQUARE WHICH WE HAVE FOUND YOU TO BE A CLOSE PAL, FRIEND OR BROTHER TO HIM, THEN WE HAVE DECIDED TO INFORM AND NOTIFY YOU THAT THERE WILL BE A REMEMBRANCE OF JOSEPH CULTURE HILL IN THE GIANT OF AFRICA " NIGERIA" ON WED.01.10.2008 AT THE CULTURAL VILLAGE PEACE SQUARE ABUJA SO WE ARE USING THIS MEDIUM TO SEEK FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE SINCE IT WILL BE VERY INTERESTING AND CAPTIVATING AS IT HAS TO INVOLVE SO MANY REGGAE SINGERS, REGGAE ARTIST,REGGAE LOVERS AND MOST ESPECIALLY TO GATHER ALL OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN SHARING THE GREAT WORD OF LOVE.
IN REGARDS TO THIS, WE ARE ESTABLISHING A CLUB AND ORGANIZATION IN HIS LOVING MEMORY WHICH WILL HELP MORE PEOPLE BOTH BORN AND UNBORN TO KNOW THE FOOTSTEPS OF THIS GREAT LEGEND BECAUSE THIS CLUB/ORGANIZATION IS TARGETING TO HAVE A CHARITY FOUNDATION HOME WHICH WILL BE CALLED CULTURAL VILLAGE AS DURING THIS GREAT REMEMBRANCE OF THIS GREAT LEGEND , WE HAVE PRINTED OVER 10.000 ( TEN THOUSAND ) T-SHIRTS AND CAPS WITH THE FACE AND THE PICTURE OF JOSEPH CULTURE HILL PASTED ON IT AS A KIND OF UNIFORM ON THAT DAY AS HE REMAINS EVERGREEN IN OUR DEAR HEARTS AND MEMORY.
ALL WE ARE SEEKING FROM YOU IS TO KINDLY ACKNOWLEDGED THE RECEIPT IF THIS NOTIFICATION EITHER VIA OUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR CALL/SMS US VIA OUR TELEPHONE AS INDICATED ABOVE TO ENABLE U UPDATE OUR RECORDS ON THIS EVENT AS TO LEFT NO ONE BEHIND THE SCENE BECAUSE WE SHALL ALSO PUBLISH A LITTLE PAMPHLET THAT WILL CONTAIN THE NAMES OF INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC MEMBERS THAT HONOR THIS INVITATION IN ANY WAY EITHER IN PERSON OR COMMUNICATION SINCE WE ARE STILL TRYING TO KEEP OUR HOPES ALIVE THAT OUR BROTHER JOSEPH CULTURE HILL LIVES AS HIS MUSIC AND WORDS UPLIFTED MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AND STILL COUNTING ON AND ON .
TO MAKE THIS PROGRAM EASY FOR US, KINDLY LET US KNOW YOUR WISH IN THIS EVENT AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER BECAUSE WE WILL BE PUBLISHING COMMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF PEOPLE AS TO KNOW THAT WE STILL CARE ABOUT THIS ICON AS HIS LEGACY LIVES ON.
AWAITING YOU IMMEDIATE REPLY AS YOU RECEIVE THIS INFORMATION AS YOUR WORDS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THIS EVENT WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED AND COLORFUL TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY AND GROUP SO PLEASE HELP US TO PASS THIS MESSAGE ALONG TO OTHER BROTHERS.
JAH GUIDE AND MAXIMUM RESPECT AS YOU HONOR THIS LETTER WHILE WE KEEP OUR HOPES ALIVE IN SHARING GOOD IDEAS AND THOUGHTS FOR OUR PRESENT GENERATION AND OUR UNBORN GENERATION YET TO COME!
PEACE!
YOURS AITA MAN
RASMAN SOLOMON
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THE ITALS COLORADO AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOUR
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Zionway Recording Presents:
The Itals
September 26th Owsley's Golden Road, Denver Colorado
September 27th Jamaican Eye Care Benefit , Boulder Colorado
September 29th The Belly Up , Aspen Colorado
September 30th Fly Me To The Moon Saloon , Telluride Colorado
October 1st The Sumitt, Durango Colorado
October 2nd The Huka Bar, Murray Utah
THE ITALS
www.myspace.com/theitals
Zionway Recordings
www.myspace.com/zionwaybookingandpublicity
Thanks and Bless Up!
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DON'T MISS ALL REBEL ROCKERS
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article excerpted from jambase.com
There is a noticeable change of intention on Michael Franti & Spearhead's latest album, All Rebel Rockers (released September 9 on Anti Records). Yes, there are certainly songs about the state of the world with the fiery, thought provoking lyrics and brilliant social observations that have made Franti famous. But ultimately, Rockers is a highly danceable, reggae drenched album intended to foster a letting go of worries and troubles in its attempt to bring unity through riddim.
Legendary Jamaican producers Sly & Robbie are largely responsible for successfully manifesting of this new vision. The duo's reggae sensibilities are not completely new to the Spearhead sound as they fashioned some tracks on the band's previous album, 2006's Yell Fire! Combining Franti's rebel mentality with the reggae "rockers" sound made famous by Sly and Robbie, All Rebel Rockers flows as a natural progression in the Spearhead evolution.
Infectious hooks, catchy choruses, stellar musicianship, top flight production and a mix of politically relevant and fun lyrics makes All Rebel Rockers another Spearhead gem. The album will doubtlessly provide a soundtrack for your life as summer turns to fall, whether you're in your vehicle, the dancehall or yoga studio. And really, what more could you ask from an album than that? A little bit of riddim makes the world go ‘round, indeed.
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ROOTS UNDERGROUND TOUR
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MORGAN HERITAGE CONQUERS THE WORLD
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story exerpted from jamaicaobserver.com
Simply put, Morgan Heritage is taking on the world in a huge way. Assiduous and feverishly focused, the group, which comprises the children of Reggae singer, Denroy Morgan, is on a mission. Actually, their most recent CD is entitled Mission In Progress, but it could equally have been named Mission Being Accomplished.
Quite an easy-going set of Rastafarians, Morgan Heritage has refrained from the condemnatory 'bun dis and bun dat' kind of livity dear to the heart of some of their fellow Rastafari singers (and deejays). It was they who made people stop, look and listen when they offered the insightful "you don't haffi dread to be Rasta, it is not a dreadlocks ting divine conception from the heart".
It was on June 15 that Heritage kicked off their 'World Tour' - with the emphasis on the word 'world'. Quite satisfied with their progress and accomplishments in the US, a country they had not toured in quite a while, the siblings took a short break before heading off to what Una calls a "festival tour of Europe". This saw Heritage in performance at all the major festivals - and there are many - dotted right across Europe.
The group, she noted, finished up the festival tour in Germany at the Cheimsee Festival. "Surrounded by German reggae and hip hop stars, we closed the festival in front of 25,000 people," Una declared.Now back in Jamaica, Heritage will resume their regular bookings until October, when they plan to take the month off, "with the occasional weekend one-off" Una added. Come November, they will be off to Europe, this time for a club tour, which will "take us to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, Portugal, Spain and Holland.
"The Mission In Progress World Tour will go directly to Africa from Europe," Una explained.
She admits that touring is "grueling”, but for these Rasta/Reggae standard bearers, it comes with the territory and is an integral part of their musical mission.
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LONG BEACH REGGAE FEST TO BENEFIT THE YOUTH
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Harmony and unity is the focus for the Reggae Festival scheduled for the PCC from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. The event has been organized with the intention of donating proceeds to Children Today, a Long Beach charity that provides care, moral values and the possibility of improving the lives of homeless kids in the city.
Any cash donation will admit one entrance to the festival, which has a lineup composed of local and bay area bands set to perform before internationally renowned Pato Banton & The Mystic Roots band.
The Bredrin Daddys, Inhale, Chapter 11, Qwiksand, Nobody Cares and Live at Subs are the other bands on the bill, providing dancehall reggae rhythms and hip hop for all to enjoy.
The event has generated a buzz at LBCC and students are especially motivated to attend because of the effort to reshape the lives of the kids in Children Today.
"These type of charity events demonstrate a lot of generosity and concern for the community," bookstore employee Andrew Argueta said.
Many attractions have been confirmed for this festival including art exhibitions and sales, food and merchants who will sell everything from clothing to music.
For more information contact Oriee at 938-3088 for further accommodations, contact Disabled Students Programs & Services at 938-4558.
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RISE UP VERMONT FESTIVAL
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GREETINGS IN THE FULLNESS OF LOVE AND RASPECT TO ALL OF THE RISE UP VERMONT MASSIVE!
RUN GO TELL YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS, THIS YEAR'S EVENT IS NOT TO BE MISSED! BEST CONSCIOUS REGGAE FESTIVAL 0F '08!
HERE IS A SNEAK @ OUR PRESENT LINEUP FOR THE '08 FESTIVAL:
I GRADE RECORDS (Virgin Islands)
featuring the RED I BAND, NIYORAH, ABJA, DANNY I, MADA NILE & the CELEBRITY
HORNS
NOBLE SOCIETY (Brooklyn, NYC)
featuring JAH DAN BLAKKAMOORE
JAH N I (Boston, MA)
the HOUSE of RASTAFARI (Boston, MA)
special guests:
RAS INDIO (Belize)
SISTAH JOYCE (Virgin Gorda)
MORE AFRICAN DANCE & DRUM, FYA DANCING, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES TENT.......
BOOOM!
ALL TO BE ANNOUNCED ASAP!
GIVE THANKS FOR THE YEARS OF SUPPORT!
WE MUST RISE UP FAMILY!
LINK US @ MYSPACE.COM/RISEUPVT OR RISEUPVT.COM
ALSO LINK MACHU @ MYSPACE.COM/SATTASOUNDS
RISE UP LINE: 802.498.7471
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TARRUS RILEY, DEAN FRASER AND DUANE STEPHENSON IN PHILLY SEPT. 13TH
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Due to technical difficulties last week, the following artists will be the same as the previous newsletter, only now you will be able to listen to their tracks!
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JAH ROOTS : : JOY
Jah Roots, “the best live American reggae band,” are playing several festivals this summer in support of their new release entitled JOY - currently CDbaby.com’s second highest selling album! In addition to exploring themes of love and longing, Jah Roots also has a message in many of their new songs, which, in the time-honored tradition of conscious roots-reggae, they are touring tirelessly to impart to the masses. Often their songs expound on themes as varied as the beauty of life or diverge into offering insightful commentary on the chaos unique to our times, and the universal insecurity we as a society endure because of it. Each member of JAH ROOTS takes the delivery of this conscious music very seriously as evidenced by the intensity they bring to each performance.
During the recording of JOY, Jah Roots were joined by legendary Bob Marley & The Wailers guitarist, Junior Marvin! Their collaboration produced two instant reggae classics “Ganja Weed” and “Spliff and My Lady.” Due to their compelling music, this mid-western based group of musicians are rapidly becoming favorites of reggae fans the world over. Jah Roots are best experienced live! Go to www.JahRoots.com for a complete list of concert dates.
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LJX : : Two Chord Skankin'
With his debut album, Two Chord Skankin’, Toronto-based reggae singer/guitarist LJX has dropped one of the most satisfying reggae discs of the year so far. Lyndon John X brings fresh energy to roots reggae; his sound strongly recalls Steel Pulse at their peak, with a jazzy flow to his vocals intertwined with his lead guitar lines. He’s an excellent songwriter; his words are well chosen to match his vocal style, and he paints vivid pictures of timeless reggae subject matter such as dancing, oppression and love. The Two-Chord Skankin’ album comes as advertised, and these bright sounds are perfect for reggae lovers everywhere!
(c/o David Dacks, Editor of Xclaim Magazine, Toronto Ontario)
** Album was nominated for 2008 Juno Award for Best Reggae Recording and was also nominated for Top Male Newcomer at the Canadian Reggae Music Awards 2008
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HOPE MASSIVE : : itany
Conscious lyrics, hard hitting rhythms, and a unique blend of Progressive Roots, current and vintage Dancehall with influences of Hip Hop are what makes Hope Massive's debut album, itany, stand out from the pride.
Using Roots and Dancehall as a foundation stone, Hope Massive has managed to create an album that effortlessly flows from Roots Reggae, to Dancehall, Dub, hip-hop and to surf rock. The musical versatility of itany, combined with positive themes, produces a fresh sound that steps outside of the box while remembering its roots.
Hope Massive Biography:
For the last four years Hope Massive has been touring the East Coast USA and as far away as Japan. Members of Hope Massive have worked as supporting artist for such groups as Midnite, The Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, The Wailers, Damien Marley, Gregory Isaacs, The Gin Blossoms, The Spam Allstars, Morgan Heritage, Israel Vibrations, Keller Williams, Ben Harper, Culture, The Mediations, Eek-a-Mouse, The Itals and blues legend Etta Baker. Hope Massive has performed at such festivals as Floyd Fest, The Asheville Music Jamboree (AM Jam), The Appalachian State University Jazz Festival, Hurricane Katrina Red-Cross Relief, Junaleska African Heritage Festival, Raleigh Downtown Live and Camp Reggae.
For more information:
http://www.hopemassive.com
Purchase “itany” at:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/hopemassive
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
| 1974: |
The dissident forces come for the emperor Haile Selassie I.
Most of the House of Makonnen and it's inner circle ware imprisoned or executed.
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| 1977: |
Bantu Stephen Biko, leader of South Africa's Black Consciousness Movement, passes away (dead from head injuries suffered while in police custody) in Pretoria, South Africa. Age 30. (b. December 18, 1946) |
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Mighty Diamonds perform in Amsterdam.
The show is recorded and later released as "Live In Europe"
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IN JAH'S NAME WE PRAY
Make me strong in spirit,
Courageous in action,
Gentle of heart,
Let me act in wisdom,
Conquer my fear and doubt,
Discover my own hidden gifts,
Meet others with compassion,
Be a source of healing energies,
And face each day with hope and joy. Amen.
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Festival Ska et Reggae
Friday, September 12, 2008
Belgium7ème
080216901
CLICK ON NAME OF FESTIVAL
TO REACH THEIR WEBSITE
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Earthdance THIS WEEKEND!!!!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Laytonville, California, U.S.
541-488-5473
DON'T MISS THIS FESTIVAL!!!
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LBCC Reggae Festival
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Long Beach, California, U.S.
562-938-3088
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Carib Music Fest (3rd annual)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Stavanger, Norway
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Rogery ska et reggae Ippon SoundKapelle 3A bdou Day Mighty Pirates
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Gouvy, de luxembourg, Belgium
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Reggae Music Expo
Monday, September 15, 2008
Trelawny, Jamaica
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JamRock Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
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Rise Up Vermont - Roots & Culture Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Waitsfield, Vermont, U.S.
802-498-7471
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Celebration of Praise Gospel Festival
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Ocean Grove, New Jersey, U.S.
732-688-6206
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SLOMUSICFEST II
Saturday, September 27, 2008
SLO Mission JPlaza San Luis Obispo, CA, U.S.
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The SEEN Festival 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
People's Park, Berkeley, California, U.S.
510-830-6356
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Bayfest
Friday-Sunday, October 3-5, 2008
Mobile, Alaska, U.S.
251-208-5833
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Kulturfestival Integration
Friday-Sunday, October 3-5, 2008
Zuerich, Switzerland
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BUT CALL BEFORE YOU GO...
AND HAVE AN IRIE TIME!
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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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