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Volume 6 Issue 6
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NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, 2009
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
The history of African Americans is unique and rich, and one that has helped to define what it means to be an American. Arriving on ships on the shores of North America more than 300 years ago, recognized more as possessions than people, African Americans have come to know the freedoms fought for in establishing the United States and gained through the use of our founding principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assembly, and due process of law. The ideals of the Founders became more real and more true for every citizen as African Americans pressed us to realize our full potential as a Nation and to uphold those ideals for all who enter into our borders and embrace the notion that we are all endowed with certain unalienable rights.
Since Carter G. Woodson first sought to illuminate the African American experience, each February we pause to reflect on the contributions of this community to our national identity. The history is one of struggle for the recognition of each person's humanity as well as an influence on the broader American culture. African Americans designed our beautiful Capital City, gave us the melodic rhythms of New Orleans Jazz, issued new discoveries in science and medicine, and forced us to examine ourselves in the pages of classic literature. This legacy has only added luster to the brand of the United States, which has drawn immigrants to our shores for centuries.
This year's theme, "The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas," is a chance to examine the evolution of our country and how African Americans helped draw us ever closer to becoming a more perfect union.
The narrative of the African American pursuit of full citizenship with all of the rights and privileges afforded others in this country is also the story of a maturing young Nation. The voices and examples of the African American people worked collectively to remove the boulders of systemic racism and discrimination that pervaded our laws and our public consciousness for decades. Through the work of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, Martin Luther King and Thurgood Marshall, the African American community has steadily made progress toward the dreams within its grasp and the promise of our Nation. Meanwhile, the belief that those dreams might one day be realized by all of our citizens gave African American men and women the same sense of duty and love of country that led them to shed blood in every war we have ever fought, to invest hard-earned resources in their communities with the hope of self empowerment, and to pass the ideals of this great land down to their children and grandchildren.
As we mark National African American History Month, we should take note of this special moment in our Nation's history and the actors who worked so diligently to deliver us to this place. One such organization is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- the NAACP -- which this year will witness 100 years of service to the Nation on February 12. Because of their work, including the contributions of those luminaries on the front lines and great advocates behind the scenes, we as a Nation were able to take the dramatic steps we have in recent history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2009 as National African American History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of African American history.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA
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DON'T MISS EBONY EXCURSIONS AND SUMFEST 2009 TRAVEL PACKAGE JULY 19-26 2009
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Have you ever imagined what it would be like to see all of the top-ranking Reggae artists at once? Been waiting fi go a yard? Well here’s your chance! Now you can experience THE hottest Reggae festival of the year, enjoy a weeklong vacation and have an irie time with thousands of you fellow Reggae fans for $1,200.
This year marks the 17th anniversary of the legendary Red Stripe Reggae SumFest. The best artist such as Richie Spice, Lady Saw, Beenie Man, Macka Diamond Mary J Blige and countless others have made this festival biggest sensation on the island. Next year promises to be even better! Ebony Excursions has partnered with Baba Roots USA and Sunset Beach Resort to bring Reggae fans a one of a kind experience for SumFest 2009!
All travel packages include:
- 7 Nights Hotel at Sunset Beach Resort
- VIP Bands for all SumFest Events
- All Meals and Beverages at the Sunset Beach Resort
- All gratuities
- All prices are based on double occupancy
Space is limited… Don’t miss out!
Please mention the booking code: RFG when making your booking. All bookings made using “RFG” booking code are eligible for a chance to win an experience of Jamaica's most popular excursions for two to. The winner(s) may choose either:
- All Day Negril Beach Tour including the world famous sunset at Rick’s Café
- Calico Day Cruise including an open bar, snorkeling, Reggae music and a stopover at the legendary Margaretville
For more information, please contact:
Ashlie Randolph
sumfest@ebonyexcursions.com
http://ebonyexcursions.com/Upcoming_Event.html
http://www.myspace.com/ebonyexcursions
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28th ANNUAL RAGGA MUFFINS FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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Tickets are now on sale for THE 28th ANNUAL RAGGA MUFFINS FESTIVAL held in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, February 21st and Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 at the Long Beach Arena.
Recognized as the premier and largest Reggae Festival in the U.S.,
this year’s Festival features top International Artists who exemplify
t.he Reggae spirit Bob Marley championed as well as three descendants of
‘Reggae’s Royalty.’ Known as the ‘Voice of Jamaica’—Buju Banton closes the Festival on Saturday, February 21. Also appearing on the first day is Movado, Mad Professor featuring Macka B & Dennis Bovell, K’Naan, Etana, Soja, Heavyweight Dub Champion, Detour Posse, Quinto Sol and more to be announced.
Saturday’s line-up also features the skillful, self-taught musician and songwriter Julian Marley who has been blessed by his father’s great talent.
Closing day two of the Festival is one of the world’s most successful Reggae artists—Stephen Marley, who will be performing his ‘unplugged’ set—has won more Grammy awards than any single Reggae artist ever.
Also performing on Sunday, February 22 are Ky-mani Marley, Tony Rebel, Pressure, Queen Ifrica, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Leroy Sibbles, Rootz Underground, Tessanne, Groundation—performing their Bob Marley tribute set and more to be announced.
Also scheduled to appear on Sunday are reggae legends, The Wailing Souls
who have ridden the crest of Jamaica’s music for more than four
decades—fusing the harmonies of Motown with the sounds of Roots and
Dancehall.
This year’s Festival continues the tradition of
honoring Bob Marley, one of the greatest champions of human rights and
world peace. It features North America’s largest International
Crafts and Food Fair jammin’ each day during the ten-hour Saturday and
Sunday Festivals; some come to the Festival just for the food! This
family-friendly event offers free admission to children 12 years and
under when accompanied by a paid adult. The Children’s Activity Space,
provided by the What About the Children? Foundation, is an annual
tradition where kids are entertained with storytellers, face painting,
and other enriching activities.
Tickets may be purchased through all Ticketmaster locations including: The Long Beach Arena Box Office, F.Y.E., Ritmo Latino and Select Macy’s locations.
To charge by phone: (213) 480-3232, (714) 740-2000, (619) 220-TIXS, (805) 583-8700
or order online at http://www.ticketmaster.com
Ticket prices: $38-$60 plus applicable service charges.
Doors open at Noon • Show Begins at 1:00 pm • The Long Beach Arena is located at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
For more information please call the Ragga Muffins Festival Hotline at : (310) 515-3322.
The main number at the Long Beach Arena is (562) 436-3636.
Press Contact: Anna Suarez, fax: (323) 468-1794,
email:anna@nederlander.com
The Line-up is Subject to Change. Produced by Moss Jacobs Presents and Ragga Muffins Productions.
http://www.raggamuffinsfestival.com
raggamuffins.org
myspace.com/raggamuffinsfestival
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CHEF MAYRA'S WILD RICE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH MEDLEY
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• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.)
• 1 16-oz. pkg. cooked wild rice, or 3 cups cooked wild rice
• 1 lb. butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
• 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbs. Dijon-style mustard
• 1 Tbs. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Directions
1. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute more, or until fragrant.
2. Stir in wild rice, squash, beans, mustard, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and 11/2 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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FIRST FRIDAYS NETWORKING RETURNS TO FLORIDA TONIGHT!
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source: sflcn.com
The management of First Fridays of Florida, LLC in partnership with WHQT HOT 105 FM have put the wheels in motion to stage the return of First Fridays Networking to South Florida on February 6, 2009.
With the inauguration of the first African American President of the United States and the month of February being celebrated as Black History Month as well as Reggae Month, there was no better time to execute the return of this event.
The event starts at 6PM with a traditional mixer and business card exchange followed by keynote speakers Omahar Stephenson and Mike Owen, founders of Business Events Florida, Inc., addressing the “Importance of Networking & Your Business”.
In addition, a tribute to “Jamaica’s Contribution to Black History” will be delivered by Marlon Hill Esq., Jamaican Diaspora Advisory Board Member for the Southern United States.
With the many challenges facing people today, it is important to understand and leverage strategies to help businesses sustain and grow in today’s economy; and equally important to celebrate our black heritage.
The First Fridays Networking event will be held on February 6th, 2009 beginning at 6PM at the Grand Palms Resort 110 Grand Palms Drive, Pembroke Pines FL 33027, immediately followed by the First Fridays After Party which will continue until 4AM.
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IN OHIO, SEEFARI’S ANNUAL BOB MARLEY DAY STARTS TONIGHT!
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Friday and Saturday Feb 6 & 7!!
Fri.Feb. 6 Oregon Express - Dayton, OH 9:30PM http://www.myspace.com/oregonexpress
Sat.Feb. 7 Peach's Grill Yellow Springs, OH 10:00PM http://www.peachsgrill.com
Annual Bob Marley Day Show 2, SEEFARI will open this show with an acoustic set of Marley and Tosh with a couple of originals followed by a band set of Marley favorites and more!
Check out this article by music writer Don Thrasher of The Dayton Daily News featuring an interview with SEEFARI on the subject of Bob Marley’s enduring musical legacy.
http://www.activedayton.com/dayton/content/story/music/2009/02/01/seefari.html
SEEFARI’s song “Feeling that feeling” is #1 this week on the ILRN Australian Indie Reggae Charts! “Feeling that feeling” is from SEEFARI’s award-winning, Chart-topping CD “Rasta Italist” now available from iTunes, ebreggae, cdbaby, amazon.com etc..
http://www.seefari.com
www.myspace.com/seefari
www.itunes.com/seefari/rastaitalist
www.cdbaby.com/seefari3
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AGGROLITES CONFIRMED TO PLAY COACHELLA!
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The Aggrolites will showcase their soul-infused reggae at the 2009 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. "We're honored and so excited to play Coachella, especially on the same day as legends like Paul McCartney and Morrissey,” said frontman Jesse Wagner. “The line-up is amazing! Booker T, Amy Winehouse, The Cure, Atmosphere, Paul Weller, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Henry Rollins, X, The Killers, Gaslight Anthem...the list goes on and on. We’re more than happy to be part of this festival." The Aggrolites make their debut at the festival, and will play on Friday, April 17 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Tickets are on sale now; visit www.coachella.com for details.
The Aggrolites continue to be well represented on film and TV. The Aggros-backed, Tim Armstrong and Skye Sweetnam duet, “Into Action,” is featured in Dream Works Pictures’ Hotel For Dogs. The NBC hit series Friday Night Lights recently featured “Free Time.” The songs “Reggae Hit L.A.,” “Countryman Fiddle,” “Funky Fire,” and “Time To Get Tough” are highlighted in season two of Rad Girls, which airs worldwide on MavTV, and “Lucky Streak” is featured in The Pursuit, a film featuring some of today’s most popular surfers. It’s the first surf film released on Blue-Ray high definition and is nominated for two Surfer Poll Video Awards.
Additional solo headline shows in February/March have been added to The Aggrolites 2009 tour schedule.
The Aggrolites have returned to the studio to craft their fourth full-length album and follow-up to the acclaimed Reggae Hit L.A. (Hellcat/Epitaph). Recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs in Los Angeles, the album is scheduled for release in May 2009. THE AGGROLITES mix reggae with soul, funk and rock to create what they describe as “dirty reggae.”
For More Informaton Check Out:
http://www.aggroreggae.com
www.myspace.com/theaggrolites
www.hell-cat.com
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DONT' MISS SANTA CRUZ DAYS '09!
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Thursday, February 19 & Friday, February 20
The Catalyst – 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Thursday, February 19
Featuring STEPHEN MARLEY (unplugged)
ROOTZ UNDERGROUND
Tessanne
Bigga
Happiness Sound & Massive Sound International on the 1’s & 2’s
$28 advance / $31 day of ($1 from each ticket going to the Ghetto
Youths Foundation) Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
16 +
Friday, February 20
Featuring QUEEN IFRICA
TONY REBEL
SOJA
Roots Natty
Reality Sounds International & Green Up Sound
$24 advance / $27 day of
Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm
Advance tickets available at The Catalyst Box Office and http://www.catalystclub.com
More show info at http://www.goodvibezconcerts.com www.myspace.com/goodvibezent or 831-479-0711
For press contact Amy at soyoucan@sbcglobal.net or 831-479-0711
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KYMANI MARLEY INVITES YOU TO HIS BIRTHDAY BASH
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KYMANI MARLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27TH 2009 (DAY B4 MARLEY FESTIVAL) AT DOLCE 1501 COLLINS AVE (CORNER OF OCEAN AV & 15 STREET) MIAMI BEACH
COME PARTY WITH TOP CELEBS! LIMITED VIP RESERVATION
MORE INFORMATION: 305 778-7228
WARRIORPRODUCTIONS@GMAIL.COM
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ON LINE
HTTP://WWW.KYMANI-MARLEY.COM
http://www.myspace.com/kymanimarley
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JAMAICA VINTAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTS
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LOVE AND TOGETHERNESS INDOOR JAMBOREE!
SUNDAY MARCH 15, 2009 AT CLUB CINEMA
3251 FEDERAL HWY (US 1) JUST SOUTH OF SAMPLE RD FT. LAUDERDALE 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, JR EVAN, CODE RED BAND,FEATURING RAS BABA, MC'S JOHN T & JAMUSA, DJ'S MARTEL THE MIXER DJ GREGORY
FOR MORE INFORMATION
305 778-7228 OR 954 263-2994
http://WWW.JAMAICAVINTAGEMUSICFESTIVAL.COM
http://WWW.REGGAE.COM/luthermack
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BOB MARLEY – SAINT, SINNER OR HERO?
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On Friday, February 6th, 2009, from 5:30 – 9:00 pm, ZYNC TV NEW YORK LINKZ in association with Street Hype newspaper and other community based organizations, in honor of Black History Month and Bob Marley’s birthday - will be producing a presentation entitled: BOB MARLEY, Saint, Sinner or Hero? The event consists of a panel discussion and performances that include spoken word and musical acts specifically tailored to Bob Marley's artistry and his contribution to world music.
This intellectual discussion will take place at MoCADA (the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts), located at 80 Hanson Place at the corner of South Portland St., Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY 11217. The panelists will focus on whether or not Bob Marley should be elevated to Jamaican national hero status, and an examination of the current criteria used to qualify an individual to be a National Hero of Jamaica.
Under the patronage of the Office of the Consul General of Jamaica to New York, ZYNC TV is producing an event that the Caribbean Diaspora in New York, as well as people of other ethnic backgrounds, welcome with enthusiasm. Panelists include: Patrick Maitland, publisher of Street Hype Newspaper, Professor Vivien Goldman, author of The Book of Exodus: The Making and Meaning of Bob Marley and the Wailers' Album of the Century , Terry Wilson, executive producer and host of the Midnight Ravers radio program on WBAI, Isaac Fergusson, journalist/writer, Carlyle McKetty, publisher of Kuji Magazine and founder of the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music and Falana Fray, a journalist/activist who has spearheaded the most recent petition campaign to have Bob Marley instituted as a National Hero in Jamaica. The discussion will be moderated by Pat McKay of Sirius-XM.
Performance artists include Keishera, Ky-Enie, Keisha Martin, Andrew Mac, Josh David, Ras Atiba, Khalilah and Dilcia, who will present works dedicated to Bob Marley.
This event is ZYNC TV’s 2nd annual community forum and it is free and open to the public. The organizers state that it would not have been possible without the help of Street Hype newspaper, Ruff Stuff Music and Studio, The Eye Collection Clothing company, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill, Baba Roots, Irie Jam Media Group, Yardman Style, R.H.H. Music Corporation and C.I.N. For more information on ZYNC TV visit: www.YouTube.com/ZYNCTV .
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EASTER SUNDAY SIZZLA IN ONTARIO!
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GET YOUR BAND'S MUSIC FEATURED FOR FREE!
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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
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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!
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ATTENTION PROMOTERS, HIGHLIGHT YOUR FESTIVAL
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MAKE YOUR FESTIVAL STAND OUT!
Order a Highlighted Festival Listing!
It will be highlighted in 4 different media sources: website, E-Guide, print magazine, and digital magazine!
Cost: $75/annual fee
Step 1. Post your festival in the festival calendar on our top-ranking website: http://www.reggaefestivalguide.com; do it today! Easy and free and we get a million hits per month!
Step 2. Let us know you want your festival HIGHLIGHTED (colorful box around it with Star and Highlighted Festival tag) in the festival calendar so it stands out among the hundreds of others.
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All for only $75! The first step starts with you wanting your event to be a big success and to give your sponsors, cause, and bands, BIG EXPOSURE.
Contact us today to order: advertising@reggaefestivalguide.com
775-337-8344
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TIME TO ORDER YOUR AD IN THE 2009 REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE MAGAZINE
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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!
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HIGHAH SEEKAH : : BODY MIND & SOUL
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Highah Seekah is a writer/singjay/philosopher, and is the Reggae Festival Guide 2007 “Reggae Artist on the Rise.” His musical projects, which includes The Mixtape Series, a glimpse into the artist’s vocal versatility and perceptive writing ability, are, Journalism 101: The Mixtape 2007 (Mixtape Series: Volume 1), Highah Seekah & Friends: 2003-2008 (Mixtape Series: Volume 2), Highah Seekah Meets Hip-Hop Beats (Mixtape Series: Volume 3), These Are The Days (Mixtape Series: Volume 4) and Love Songs (Mixtape Series: Volume 5).
The latest project from the artist with a unique 'eagle-eye' perception, a highah perception, is Body Mind & Soul. Body Mind & Soul is a collection of 15 substantive and thought-provoking songs, recorded with various independent musicians from around the world. The multi-subject album/CD ranges from matters historical, social and geo-political to issues in health, wellness and spirituality. The title track, "Body Mind & Soul," analyzes states of human nature and the possible future of Earth and her inhabitants. In demonstration of his keen and vivid perception, Highah Seekah offers up a larger perspective outlook on life. The underlying theme of the catchy anthem-like "Body Mind & Soul" is love; it states clearly, that the solution to the ailing wounds of humanity is "love in the body, love in the mind, love in the heart, love in the soul, more than the silver, more than the gold, only YOU can take control.
Richard O. Harvey, the name given him at birth, was born in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica on August 6, 1980. After his first twelve years, some of which were spent in church singing on the youth choir, his parents moved the family to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1993. While attending high school, he sang on the schools chorus/choir as a baritone (a baritone is a male voice of intermediate pitch, between bass and tenor). In 1997 he began to put pen to paper and voice to music. At the turn of the western millennium, after experiencing a 'spiritual awakening' and change in consciousness, he also became influenced by the mystical Rastafari movement and way of life. When asked what Highah Seekah means, his response is simply, “a seeker of higher consciousness” and that he “strives to create songs to not only make one feel good but to inspire reflection and introspection on matters of Life and the Times." His other areas of study include Holistic Health, Nutrition, Wellness, Metaphysics and ancient and indigenous knowledge and wisdom.
Check Out: http://www.highahseekah.com and http://www.myspace.com/highahseekah.
Site where you can purchase: www.sonicbids.com/highahseekah. http://www.unsignedbandweb.com/music/bands/11831/
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NATTY NATION : : REINCARNATION
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Name of Song: Cool & Proper
(Madison, WI)--NATTY NATION announces the Release of their 5th Studio album, “Reincarnation”. The five years since the release of the last studio album, “iNatty in JAH Music” have not been just resting and relaxing. During that time they've toured and released several live albums.
The spiritual and political messages on “Reincarnation” should not surprise long time fans, but here they have been taken up a notch. Never shy to express their love for humanity and their outrage at injustices, “Reincarnation” expands to directly include politics by endorsing Barack Obama ("Just Can't Stand It"), Eastern spirituality ("Reincarnation" & "Black Hebrew"), a tribute to the victims of hurricane Katrina ("Hurricane"), and protest songs ("Blind", "False Prophet", & "Violent War Games"). In classic NATTY NATION style, all songs have messages of hope for the future.
"Reincarnation" is a departure from the previous NATTY studio albums by seamlessly combining tracks recorded with the full band with tracks produced by outside producers, including Man Mantis, DJ AV One, & DLO, creating a truly unique, coherent journey from beginning to end.
For more information please visit: www.nattynation.com <http://www.nattynation.com/>
For interview & booking requests contact:
Ron J. Konkol, Manager
booking@nattynation.com <mailto:booking@nattynation.com>
608-335-1859
Release date: 9.30.2008
Site where it can be purchased: www.cdbaby.com/nattynation <http://www.cdbaby.com/nattynation>
NATTY NATION -- Hard Roots, Rock, Reggae, Dub, Dancehall, & more
Official Website <http://www.nattynation.com/>
Email List <http://nattynation.fanbridge.com/>
MySpace <http://www.myspace.com/NATTYNATION>
Press Kit <http://www.sonicbids.com/nattynation>
CDs & MP3s <http://www.nattynation.com/albums>
Merchandise <http://www.zazzle.com/nattynation>
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DOMINION STATUS : : FEAR & LOATHING IN TH O.C.
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Two insightful musicians sat down one day, simply contemplating the wonderful inscrutability of life and music. Their thoughts incidentally alighted on one of their buddies, he also a proficient musician.Eventually the inexorable tides of fate brought the three together, thus creating the magic that is Dominion Status. The fact that life is multifaceted, just like the peaceful ocean that becomes raging and tempestuous when in a storm. So also should human emotion be expressed through the freedom of music. The purpose of Dominion Status is to interpret true feeling and emotion, by application of the venerable medium of modern Rock Music.
Dereck Blackman takes you on a phantasmagorical excursion, exploring enchanted valleys of soulful, emotive Lead Vocals, and tasty Guitar Licks.
Kevin Smith/ John Mc Knight, on Bass possesses the ability (by incorporating incessant, infectious Bass lines) to compel you to get up and shake your ass.
Josh Schreiber on drums, like a clever magician, can formulate a formidable potion, consisting of potent drum beats, that will make you giddy with glee. The musical ecstacy ingested through your ear hole, will translate you to a rarefied plain of perpetual euphoria.
The debut CD from this exciting trio entitled "THE BLAME GAME" is a genre integrating work of art, that is ambiguously astonishing and fulfilling. Eventually landing them a nomination in the 2003 Orange County Music Awards. It engages the essential elements and aspects, of various styles of music, to create a tapestry of sound that will incite you to inevitably seek rehabilitation from it's enchanting grip.
Their sophomore effort entitled "Orgonon" released in 2005, continues to push the envelope of edginess to an ice cold ether of Ska, Reggae, Punk Rockness.
Their latest effort entitled "Fear & Loathing In The O.C." and has already begun to create wide spread panic, and is a perfect perpetuation of the Dominion Status brand.
If you are ready to deviate from the mundane, take a permanent vacation, your attention and your imagination are required, Dominion Status is your ticket and your destination.
Site where it can be purchased:
www.myspace.com/dominionstatus
<http://www.myspace.com/dominionstatus> ,
http://cdbaby.com/cd/dominionstatus3
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GROUNDATION'S 9TH ANNUAL BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE TOUR - FEBRUARY
FRIDAY 6
THE CATALST
1011 PACIFIC AVE, SANTA CRUZ
DOORS 8:30PM, SHOW TIME 9PM
TICKET $20/25
AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES 16+
SATURDAY 7
THE MEZZANINE
444 JESSE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO
DOORS 8PM, SHOW TIME 9PM
TICKET $22/25
AGE LIMIT - 21+
SUNDAY 8
THE MYSTIC THEATRE
21 PETALUMA BLVD N
DOORS 8PM, SHOW TIME 9PM
TICKET $20/25
AGE LIMIT - 21+
MONDAY 9
THE MYSTIC THEATRE
21 PETALUMA BLVD N
DOORS 7PM, SHOW TIME 8PM
TICKET $20/25
AGE LIMIT - 16+
FRIDAY 13
SOHO
1221 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA
DOORS 8PM, SHOW TIME 10PM
TICKET $18/20
AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES
SATURDAY 14
TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS FESTIVAL
EL FORO THEATRE
7TH & REVOLUTION, TIJUANA MX
DOORS - NOON, SHOW TIME 1PM
TICKET $
AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES
MONDAY 16
TRIBUTE TO THE REGGAE LEGENDS FESTIVAL
SAN DIEGO SPORTS ARENA
3500 SPORTS ARENA BLVD
DOORS - NOON, SHOW TIME - 1PM - 11PM
TICKET $40/61
AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES
THURSDAY 19
PIPELINE CAFE
805 POHUKAINA STREET, HONOLULU OAHU HI
DOORS 9PM, OPENING - DUBKONSCIOUS 9:30PM
SHOW TIME - 10:30PM
TICKET $23/28
SUNDAY 22
BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE FESTIVAL
LONG BEACH SPORTS ARENA
300 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH
DOORS - NOON, SHOW TIME 1PM
TICKET $55 GA FLOOR & $38 GA SEATED DAILY + SERVICE / DOS $60 FLOOR &
$45 SEATED + SERVICE CHARGE
AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES
TUESDAY 24
DOWNTOWN BREWERY
111 GARDEN STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO
DOORS 7:30PM, SHOW TIME 8PM
TICKET $18/20
AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES
THURSDAY 26
ASHKENAZ
1317 SAN PABLO STREET, BERKELEY
DOORS 8PM
SHOW TIME 9PM
TICKET $20/22
AGE LIMIT - ALL AGES
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
| February 6 |
| 1820: |
First
organized emigration of U.S. blacks back to Africa takes place. 86 free
black colonists sail from N.Y.C. to Sierra Leone, Africa. |
| 1945: |
Bob Marley is born Robert Nesta Marley to 18-year-old Cedella and Captain Norval Sinclair Marley at c. 2:30 a.m. in Nine Miles, St. Ann, Jamaica.
Almost all sources say he is born on this day, but it is listed as April 6, 1945 on his passport.
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| 1948: |
William "Bunny Rugs" Clarke [Third World; vocals/guitars] is born in Mandeville in the Jamaican parish of Manchester. |
| 1980: |
Bob Marley gives his 35th birthday party of his own accord in Kingston.
It is his last birthday in his native Jamaica.
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| 1981: |
Bob Marley's 36th and last birthday
Junior Marvin, Seeco Patterson and Tyrone Downie hosted a little birthday party for Bob in his quarters at the Ringberg Clinic.
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| 1989: |
A great dub master Osbourne Ruddock aka King Tubby passes away.
A
lone gunman murdered Tubby, the motive apparently robbery, at about 1
a.m. when Tubby returned his home at 85 Sherlock Crescent, Duhaney Park
in the Parish of St. Andrew, Jamaica, put his car into the garage and
was about to close the gate. He was 48. (b. January 28, 1941)
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| 1995: |
The late Bob Marley's 50th birthday concert is held at the Bob Marley museum at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica.
2,500
people gathered the place. The concert started 8 p.m. Ras Michael &
Sons of Negus, Judy Mowatt, Vanessa Williams, Toots Hibbert, Tony
Rebel, Mystic Revealers, Third World, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, The Wailers and I-Three performed in the five hours. Tommy Cowan acted as MC.
A
morning service celebrating Bob Marley's birthday is also held at the
Ethiopian Orthodox Church from sunrise on this day. "Rastaman Chant" on
Nyahbinghi echo in the church. |
| 2004: |
Singer Simple Simon passes away following a long battle with cancer of the oesophagus, at age 48. (b. February 11, 1956) |
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JAH TO ENFOLD ME
Jah to enfold me,
Jah to surround me,
Jah in my speaking,
Jah in my thinking.
Jah in my sleeping,
Jah in my waking,
Jah in my watching,
Jah in my hoping.
Jah in my life,
Jah in my lips,
Jah in my soul,
Jah in my heart.
Jah in my sufficing,
Jah in my slumber,
Jah in mine ever-living soul,
Jah in mine eternity.
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM BACK NEXT WEEK! - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
BACK NEXT WEEK!
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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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Cultural Extravaganza
Thursday-Friday, February 5-6, 2009
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
856-451-8663
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Seattle Bob Marley Tribute
Friday-Saturday, February 6-7, 2009
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
206-CULTURE
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Bob Marley Celebrations
Friday-Friday, February 6-13, 2009
Jamaica
876-978-2991
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Yoga Reggae Dub -love meditation 2nd annual concert 09
Friday, February 13, 2009
San Fransisco, California, U.S.
805-827-2407
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One Love Peace Concert
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
619-230-1190
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Tribute to the Reggae Legends
Monday, February 16, 2009
San Diego, California, U.S.
619-230-1237
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Santa Cruz Dayz
Thursday-Friday, February 19-20, 2009
Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
831-479-0711
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Ragga Muffins Festival
Friday, February 20, 2009
Oakland, California, U.S.
310-515-3322
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Africa Unite Smile Jamaica
Thursday, February 21, 2009
Trelawny, Cornwall, Jamaica
876-960-0382
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Ragga Muffins Festival
Saturday-Sunday, February 21-22, 2009
Long Beach, California, U.S.
310-515-3322
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Poetry In Motion
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica
876-398-8616
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Reggae Film Festival 2009
Monday-Friday, February 23-27, 2009
Emancipation Park, Kingston, Jamaica
876-384-2923
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Tosh meets Marley starring Fully Fullwood & The Fully Fullwood Band (JAM)
Friday, February 27, 2009
Breda, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
0765156677
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Dreadmond Reggae Kingdom V
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Rupelmonde, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
0032477581103
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Bob Marley Movement presents the 16th Annual Caribbean Festival
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Maimi, Florida, U.S.
305.740.7344
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Reggae Legend Birthday Bash 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.
269-271-5219
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Jamfest Spring Break Concert Series
Monday-Sunday, March 2-22, 2009
Negril, Jamaica
410-787-9500 ext.230
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Saturday-Sunday, April 9-13, 2009
Black Mountain, North Carolina, U.S.
828-295-4610
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Puerto Galera Reggae Festival
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Puerto Galera, Mindoro Island, Philipines
63-906-4334192
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6th Annual Baja Sur Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, April 11-12, 2009
Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
011.52.1.612.133.4718
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Sugarloaf Bud Light Reggae Festival
Thursday-Sunday, April 16-19, 2009
Carrabassett Valley, Maine, U.S.
800-THE-LOAF
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Ali Campbell(UB40) & BEEF
Friday, May 1, 2009
Amsterdam, Netherlands
0653517176
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1st Annual Sacramento Unity & Diversity Music Festival
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Downtown Sacramento, CA, U.S.
916-710-2531
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Unite In Paradise - Reggae Festival
Saturday-Tuesday, May 16-19, 2009
Babylontown, Olympos, Turkey
+49 (0) 621-6850981
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Best of the Best
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Miami , Florida, U.S.
305-438-9488
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Morro Bay Music Festival
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Morro Bay, CA, U.S.
805-772-1155
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Thursday-Sunday, June 11-14, 2009
Albany, New Hampshire, U.S.
828 295-4610
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Thursday-Sunday, June 18-21, 2009
Woodstock, New York, U.S.
828 295-4610
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Juneteenth Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
330-535-995
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Reggae Bash
Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2009
St-Damien, QC, Canada
514-692-5075
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