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Volume 8 Issue 18
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29th IRAWMA Top Nominees Julian Marley, Gramps Morgan, Queen Ifrica and Tarrus Riley Follow Musical Footsteps of Famous Dads
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New York – Music legends Bob Marley, Denroy Morgan, Freddie McGregor, Fela Kuti, Derrick Morgan, Jimmy Riley, Junior Reid and Jah Thomas have an extensive list of classic recordings. So it’s only natural that the children of these veterans would follow in the musical footsteps of their famous dads. Julian Marley(son of Bob Marley), Gramps Morgan(son of Denroy Morgan), Queen Ifrica (daughter of Derrick Morgan) and Tarrus Riley(son of Jimmy Riley) are nominees and scheduled performers for the 29th International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA).
The black-tie-red-carpet celebration of music royalty takes place May 2, 2010 at York College Performing Arts Center, at 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd in Jamaica, New York. Reggae singer-songwriter Julian “Ju Ju” Marley has been nominated for four International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA). “I give thanks to the IRAWMA award staff and to all the fans that continue to show their love and support,” says Marley. JuJu’s IRAWMA nominations comes on the heels of a Grammy nod for Best Reggae Album the talented artist received for his third studio album entitled, “Awake” that was co-produced with his brothers Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and Stephen Marley, on Ghetto Youths/Universal Records. Rising reggae star Gramps Morgan, Mojo Morgan and the group Morgan Heritage, the children of Denroy Morgan have amassed a great body of work over the last 12 years.
Gramps, fresh from smashing performances in Trinidad & Tobago is up for five IRAWMA nominations. He shares a “Best Crossover Song” nomination with India.Arie for their duet on “Therapy.” Passionate about his latest recording project, Gramps is putting the finishing touches on a Country and R&B album that is set to hit stores later this year. Jamaica’s sing/jay Queen Ifrica captured nine nominations and set an IRAWMA record for most nominations in a single year for a female artist. The daughter of Ska pioneer, Derrick Morgan, Queen Ifrica is described as a “lioness on the rise.” A versatile performer Queen can sing the sweet melodies of traditional reggae and rock the mic dancehall style like a seasoned veteran. Tarrus Riley has been surrounded by music from an early age as the son of Jimmy Riley. His third album, Contagious is up for “Best Album/CD” and his single, “Good Girl Gone Bad” a duet with Konshens received a “Best Song” nod. Tarrus is also up for “Entertainer of the Year”, “Best Male Vocalist” “Recording Artist of the Year”, and “Most Culture/Educational Entertainer”.
Reggae veteran Freddie McGregor is nominated for “Most Consistent Entertainer,” while his sons Stephen(Producer of the Year) and Chino(Most Improved Entertainer) are nominated as well. Daville, son of Jah Thomas is nominated for “Best Male Vocalist”. Junior Reid’s sons, Andrew and Wadada Blood received a nod in “Most Improved Entertainer”. Femi Kuti, son of Nigerian legend Fela Kuti is nominated for the “Best African Entertainer.” Other leading IRAWMA contenders: Machel Montano (five nominations); Sean Paul and Macka Diamond (four nods each); Barbee, Beenieman and Vybz Kartel with three nominations each. Among the performers for the 29th IRAWMA, are: Julian Marley, Machel Montano, Queen Ifrica, Tony Rebel, Alison Hinds, Gramps Morgan, Barbee, Dean Fraser, Winsome Benjamin, Tarrus Riley, New Kingston Band, Mutabaruka, Dean Fraser, Brigadier Jerry, Awilo Longomba and a host of other international reggae, and world music superstars. In addition to accolades to Reggae music, the IRAWMAs recognizes artists in Gospel, Salsa, Latin, Reggaeton, Calypso, Soca, African, Soukous, Compas, Racine and Hip Hop. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to honor those who have made their mark globally in the Reggae and World Music industry,” says Ephraim Martin, president of Martin’s International and Associates.
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TAJ WEEKES AT THE HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
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• When: 2 p.m. Saturday.(iFest runs noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday)
• Where: Houston International Festival, downtown Houston
• Tickets: $17, $3 for children 3-12 at the gate, H-E-B stores or www.ifest.org.
When Sunday morning comes down in St. Lucia, one might hear Johnny Cash on the radio, according to Taj Weekes, a reggae superstar from the Caribbean island.
Weekes said a typical morning might include songs by Jim Reeves, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams. The radio isn't formatted, so there's also calypso, some classical pieces and maybe some Elton John.
“I think it's healthier for us, rather than having one genre on a station every day of the year,” he says. “It leaves you feeling refreshed, and you get this rich musical education.”
Such a varied education is at least partially responsible for Weekes' status as the most interesting roots reggae singer to come along in a generation. There are no gimmicks in Weekes' music: no hip-hop, no party anthems, no visual shtick, crutches that have made dancehall a profitable, if shallow, permutation of reggae's history. Weekes sings in a high, brittle and otherworldly voice. But he's a songwriter first. His songs play out vibrantly with a band, but strip them down to just voice and guitar and they remain smart and melodic.
Weekes bristles at the notion that reggae must come from Jamaica. Though he heard a lot of calypso growing up, reggae is what carried his attention.
“But they're similar,” he says, “both followed the same tradition of telling stories. That's where dancehall has let us down; it's like they've forgotten about the message and the music. It's about affluence and things that don't matter. It moved away from telling a story into being about material things along the way.”
Weekes is less interested in the acquired things that make us different, which is why he titled his new album Deidem, which translates “all of us.”
“I think we're more alike than we are different,” he says. “We really need to pay attention to this, only way to truly understand each other is to sit and talk. We're too caught up in preconceived ideas about who people are and what they are. At the end of the day, I've never seen anybody with three feet and four eyes.”
For all of Weekes' one-world talk, Deidem actually started with a period of self-involved contemplation. Both of his parents had recently died and Weekes wrote seven songs “about my sorrowful state of mind.”
His mood shifted while watching Hotel Rwanda. “It got me thinking that my parents had lived to a good old age,” he says. “My dad died at 80, meanwhile there were children dying and being killed through no fault of their own.”
Weekes looked outward and came up with Orphans Cry, the first song that he'd include on Deidem. He scrapped the seven he'd already written and began work on songs like Angry Language, Propaganda War and Dark Clouds, which fit with reggae's storied tradition of documenting dark times and demanding change. The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina inspired Louisiana, a stripped down and ghostly lament.
Weekes' previous album was titled Hope and Doubt, which says much about his world view. He says he's always heartened by immediate outreach after disasters, but then is outraged by the “deadly silence” that ensues weeks later. “I can't build infrastructure in Haiti,” he says, “but I am going down there with 5,000 pairs of shoes.” He's been collecting them while on tour.
Weekes plays the Houston International Festival on Saturday, where he'll sing about hope and doubt in a reggae style that relies more on the varied roots music he grew up with than modern vogue fusions.
“The good thing about hope and doubt is that they complement each other,” he says. “That's the beautiful thing, we should most of the time be doing some sort of balancing act between them.”
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MICHELE OBAMA BOOK SIGNING IN MASSACHUSETTS THIS SATURDAY
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Hello - You are invited to a Book signing. Come to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield MA on Saturday May 1. 2:00 to 5:00. Give thanks! Ras Jahn
21st annual Rock-N-Reggae festival to be held this Saturday
By Krystal Kozuch | Mid-Michigan
Circle will perform at the 21st annual Rock-N-Reggae festival this weekend. The 21st annual Rock-N-Reggae returns to Salt River Acres from noon to 10 p.m. May 1. Gates open at 10 a.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by the following bands: The Deep End, Covert Ops, Four Finger Five, Crop Circle, The Twin Cats, Sprout anad Lucky Brown.
There will be two stages set up for performers as well as local vendors. Tickets are $40 at the gate. There is a vehicle parking fee for $5. Vehicles with four or more people inside will receive free parking. Salt River Acres is located one and a half miles south of M-20 on Greendale Road between Midland and Mt. Pleasant. For more information, call (989) 631-0817 or (989) 773-5074 or visit www.rocknreggaebash.com
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THE 23rd EPISODE OF NICHOLAS Da SILVA'S GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES 'DREAD AND ALIVE' FEATURING DREW MCINTOSH: JAMAICAN SUPER HERO
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Dread & Alive....is an ongoing graphic novel series about Jamaican Super Hero Drew McIntosh. If you missed any episodes, click here to read:
Sensing that Drew would continue his line of questions, Maria interrupted the conversation.
“That’s enough Drew. Save your questions for later.”
Cudjoe smiled at Drew. “In time, I will tell you all about the amulet.”
Pushing himself up with his cane, Cudjoe walked toward Philip.
“We have much to talk about, but for now, let us celebrate your return. We have prepared a feast for your return.”
Cudjoe led Philip, Maria and Drew through the crowd, headed toward the center of the village. As Drew followed his mother, he noticed some of the children of the village staring at him, some pointing with their fingers. He wasn’t used to the attention and immediately sought refuge behind his mother.
Maria, sensing Drew’s fear, eased his nerve.
“Don’t worry, Drew,” she continued, “They are curious just as you are of them.”
Continuing through the mountain village, the McIntosh could feel a sense of excitement in the air, especially among the villagers. The women of the village, young and old, chattered and sang happily as they prepared a sumptuous dinner for the night’s big celebration. The men lolled in the shade, sharing stories with each other while drinking rum. The children flocked to be near Cudjoe in hopes of catching a glimpse of their visitors, most importantly, the new kid in town, Drew.
As the benevolent village chief of the Maroons, Cudjoe was respected in the village. Not so much for his status as village chief, but for the way he ruled over his people and for his reputation as being the myalman, or herbalist of the village. In the Cockpit Country, the use of magic, obeah and myal, was important and routinely practiced to protect their existence in the rain forest from their enemies.
The Maroons were indeed free-spirited people. Once runaway slaves, the Maroons became cunning and vengeful warriors, destined to keep their freedom. Drew remembered some of the stories his father told him about the Maroons. Of how they fought against the British to maintain their freedom. Of how they were the masters of the art of ambush, able to hide and strike their enemies without warning. And most importantly, how they learned to live off the land and nurture their young in the virtually uninhabitable Cockpit County.
Having reached the Kindah, Cudjoe was approached by two female host. They spoke briefly in a Cromanty dialect, a secret African language much different from their normal patois. The women nodded, then approached the McIntosh and escorted them to where they would sit for the evening events. Being the honored guest of Cudjoe, the McIntosh were asked to sit on the left side of the village chief. They were immediately joined by the three eldersmen, Quamin, Quao and Quashie, who took their place sitting down on the right side of Cudjoe. A moment later, the akete drums sounded, alerting the villagers that the ceremony was about to begin. The other villagers promptly took their place and waited to be served.
To be continued …,
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U.S REVOKING DANCEHALL ARTIST VISAS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- A spate of U.S. visa cancellations have led Jamaican dancehall artists to wonder if the reggae community has been caught in the crossfire of an international dispute between the two countries.
According to a report in Billboard, 5 different dancehall artists have seen their visas pulled, including Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Mavado, Aidonia and Ricky Trooper. The cancellations followed closely on the heels of the revocation of the visa of prominent Jamaican businessman Wayne Chen.
Chen. Chen is a longtime associate of Jamaican prime minister Bruce Golding, who has been refusing to extradite alleged drug and weapon trafficker Christopher "Dudus" Coke, who is currently facing a panoply of charges in the U.S.
The U.S. State Department declined Billboard's request for comment, but cited statutorily "broad authority" in issuing and revoking visas.
The revocations have left promoters in the U.S. scrambling to adjust lineups, and at least 4 of the affected artists had been on the bill for Best of the Best concert, set for May 30 at the Bayfront Ampitheater, Miami. - CelebrityAccess Staff Writers
UPDATES FROM THE 25TH SUMMERJAM FESTIVAL - GERMANY
The motto of this year’s festival is not only an indication on the large variety of the musical spectrum of the 25ths edition of the festival, but expresses the pleasure of three relaxed summer days at the Fuehlinger See in Cologne in particular. Improving one’s mind and letting the soul tangle – all this perfectly legal, just with the strength of the Vibes and Riddims.
From the 2nd to the 4th of July, festival visitors and artists of different generations will meet here, creating a unique atmosphere that has made the festival famous all over the world. Reggae still is the soul of the Summerjam Festival, but especially the musical developments derived from it have found their proper place in the anniversary program. At the start of the Summerjam Festival, artists hailing from the Caribbean and Africa have been on the programme almost exclusively, inspiring young musicians to find a style of their own and to start a career by themselves. Nowadays, musicians of this new generation are among the highlights and the top acts.
Sandra Borchardt Tel.: +49- (0)711- 23 85 00 Fax: +49- (0)711- 23 61 311 sandra@contour-music.de www.contour-music.de ---------------------------------------------------
Contour Music Promotion GmbH Alexanderstr. 78 70182 Stuttgart - Germany Geschäftsführer/ Director: Klaus Maack Stuttgart-Körperschaften HRB 13787, Gerichtsstand Stuttgart
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REGGAE SUMFEST 2010 ALL INCLUSIVE TRAVEL
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This year marks Reggae SumFest’s 18th year in their legacy of showcasing the hottest Caribbean and International artists (such as the Official King and Queen of Dance Hall – Beenie Man and Lady Saw, Ne-Yo, Akon, Keri Hilson and LL Cool J just to name a few.
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What’s for Breakfast? By Chef Mayra
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It's no secret that breakfast can be the trickiest meal for vegans when away from home. There are inevitably eggs or dairy in any menu option available. This is just another reason I adore having overnight guests, so that I may delight their awakening taste buds with yummy breakfast goodness that is 100% vegan.
Breakfast (Simple Meal Ideas)
- Cereal or granola with nondairy milk
- Oatmeal or other hot cereal
- Vegan Bagel or toast with organic jelly
- Pancakes
- Soy or coconut yogurt
- Fruit smoothie
- Vegan Crepes
- Tofu Scramble
- Vegan Waffles
- Southwest skillets
Let me take a moment to revisit a couple of things about “Eating Vegan”; in starting the transition to a vegan diet, there are a few different strategies. Some people shift into a vegan diet slowly, starting with vegan 'analogues'— plant-based foods whose taste resembles animal products.
Others simply take out the animal products from their diet and replace them with plant foods with which they're already familiar. Still others concentrate on experimenting with entirely new vegan foods, often from international cuisines.
Thankfully, there is no shortage of vegan foods to help make the transition. In fact, most of the food we eat is vegan, without us knowing it!
Breakfast is a fun time to try some of these yummy plant foods.
Replacing eggs: There are several options, depending on what they are needed for. You may want to experiment. Here are some possibilities (each quantity is equivalent to 1 egg):
- 1 tbsp gram (chick pea) or soya flour and 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp arrowroot, 1 tbsp soya flour and 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp flour, 1/2 tbsp shortening, 1/2 tsp baking powder and 2 tsp water
- 50g tofu blended with the liquid portion of the recipe
- 1/2 large banana, mashed
- 50 ml white sauce
A word of caution, however: approaching these replacements for meat, dairy, and egg by expecting them to taste identical will be setting yourself up for disappointment. The texture and taste of animal products is impossible to duplicate completely. That said, once you learn not to expect that same taste and texture you'll find the alternatives quite delicious in their own right!
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RED GOLD & GREEN FESTIVAL, BRONX, NEW YORK
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REGGAE SCENE HOLDING ITS OWN IN CALIFORNIA
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For Justin Crellin, there are few more exciting sights than hundreds of nature-loving fans jamming to a reggae beat. Even after 30 years, it gets his blood pumping. Crellin is an organiser for the Reggae On The River (ROR) festival, an annual event that has its 26th staging on July 26 and 27 on the banks of the Eel River in northern California.
ROR is one of the longest-running reggae shows in the United States. This year's line-up features roots stalwarts Sly and Robbie, Sugar Minott, Pablo Moses, Sister Carol and the emerging Rootz Underground.
Crellin said ROR still attracts nearly 3,500 fans (the capacity of its venue) but the cost of tickets and accommodating artistes has forced promoters to scale back considerably on production.
"Over the past couple years we've seen a pretty steep drop in attendance at not only reggae shows, but concerts in general," Crellin told The Sunday Gleaner. "Thankfully, Reggae On The River has a staunch enough support base that the festival has been able to weather the storm."
Tough place to live
Financial commentators in the United States say the global recession and questionable fiscal policies of governor Arnold Schwarznegger have made California one of the toughest places to live in the US.
But even in tough times, the state's reggae scene is holding up says Los Angeles resident and reggae historian, Roger Steffens.
"The content of the line-ups influences how many people come, unlike five years ago when most of the big festivals sold out," Steffens explained. "For example, the annual two-day Bob Marley Day weekend in mid-February in Long Beach <http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100425/ent/ent3.html> , now called the Raggamuffins Festival, has experienced steep declines on its Dancehall Day," he added.
The Long Beach Arena holds 12,500 people, but this year only about 4,000 showed up on Dancehall Day although Sunday sold out.
Roots shows fare best
According to Steffens, it is the summer shows which showcase mainly roots acts that fare best. Most of them are held in nature settings in the hills of northern California.
"People come as much for the hang out as the artistes, so no matter who is booked, there's still a massive crowd," he said.
The California summer reggae series starts May 30 with the two-day JazzReggae Festival at UCLA. It is followed by three mainstay events: the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (June 18-20), ROR, and the Monterey Reggae Festival which runs from July 30-August 1.
Diehard ROR fans grew up in the California hippie counter-culture of the 1960s and 1970s when they discovered Jamaican music . Crellin said they usually decide the show's line-up.
"Fans definitely influence the types of acts we book. We receive mails all the time about artistes people would like us to host," he said.
ROR was first held in 1984 as a community fund-raiser. Promoters estimate that more than 100,000 persons have attended the show since its inception.
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THE 17TH ANNUAL SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL WELCOMES DON CARLOS AND KORA
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On June 18, 19, & 20, 2010 Mendocino county welcomes the 17th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF).
Created as an annual summer solstice and world peace celebration, the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival has been called "life changing" for many of its regular attendees the majority of which come as campers, committing to a three-day bonanza for the senses. Its name originates from its original festival location in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The event takes place for the fifth consecutive year at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, CA.
This year's SNWMF lineup features some of music's greats in world, roots, vintage, dancehall, modern reggae and ska artists and sound system DJ's. Bands are scheduled in tandem on the two stages, and conclude with a fire dance performance on what is known as the Valley stage, a site that is built from the ground up in the Grandstand area of the fairgrounds. The show's varied offerings for children including music performers a parade, and opportunities for participation in free drum, dance, and yoga sessions throughout the weekend make it possible to for cultural exploration on many levels.
The Village stage and Kidz Zone host Children's educational and multi-cultural entertainment. Sageman Drums workshops take place throughout the weekend and are open to all ages in the Drum Temple. There is a full program of activities designated for the younger generation with kid performers, Arts & Crafts projects and a daily Kids Parade that will be led by the wonderful Samba Stilt Circus, a troupe of stilt performers.
The festival hosts several non-profit organizations and a diverse of ethnic food vendors from Indian to Ethiopian as well as vegetarian and sustainable raw food vendors. Crafts in the international bazaar in the village area are curated to present a unique array of items from around the world and a zero waste initiative is vigorously pursued to manage the impact of the festival on the environment.
Select artist information for the festival is featured below, for a full lineup visit www.snwmf.com - see you in June!
Baaba Maal, the great Senegalese World music superstar will make a rare West Coast appearance on SNWMF '10 as the Friday night headliner. Baaba Maal has had a long and varied career and his latest recording is entitled Television. In December 2009, Baaba attended the Climate Change summit in Copenhagen as the climate change ambassador for the Africa Talks Climate initiative.
Don Carlos is a reggae artist whose uplifting reggae music and countenance have inspired crowds for over a quarter century. Don was born and raised in one of the most deprived regions of Western Kingston, Jamaica, in a district notoriously known as Waterhouse, launching his singing career back in 1973 as one of the original members of the roots vocal group Black Uhuru. Since that time, he has been in demand as a solo artist on stages around the world. Don's latest release is entitled, Changes.
Barrington Levy is a driving force in reggae music and remains a perennial favorite and one of the most recognizable vocalists in reggae music history. His latest single, "Watch Dem" is a collaboration with rap legend Snoop Dogg and recent rap sensation Mims and it is a version of his song "Murderer" a classic tune with a strong warning against violence.
Alborosie, born Alberto D'Ascola is a reggae artist from Italy, who has resided in Kingston, Jamaica for the past decade. He moved to Jamaica to be close to reggae music's roots and Rastafari culture. There, he started working as a sound engineer and producer and collaborating with legendary Specialist. Sierra Nevada marks his first summer reggae U.S. festival appearance. Alborosie is touring in celebration of his current release - Escape from Babylon to the Kingdom of Zion.
Each year the vintage reggae portion of the Sierra Nevada lineup is like another chapter in a "reggae hall of fame" presentation.
This year the Soul Syndicate reunites as a group who were one of the '70's most in demand touring and recording groups. The festival will feature original members renowned bassist George "Fully" Fullwood, Tony Chin, original "flyers" style rhythm guitarist and Santa Davis, one of the world's most remarkable drummers.
The Skatalites, the original ska band with close to forty years of instrumental firepower, Ken Boothe, an artist whose energy and evokes the soul singers of the '60's and Big Youth whose MC-style over classic rhythms set the stage for what is modern hip-hop.
Roots reggae's reigning queen Marcia Griffiths was part of the I-Three's, the harmony trio that supported Bob Marley. She has had an extensive career in her own right with the standard "Electric Slide" as part of her repertoire as well as several other standard reggae chart-toppers.
Johnny Clarke was the new life-blood of the Rockers reggae era, becoming one of Jamaica's biggest artists, inspiring his contemporaries and promoting the message of Rasta both with cultural messages lovers refrains. His music fortified what is possibly the most crucial era of reggae, bringing songs like "Move out of Babylon," "Roots Natty Congo," "Rock With Me Baby," & "Get Up And Fight For Your Rights" to the massive.
As part of his group The Maytones, Vernon Maytone had his biggest hit with "Money Worries" that was featured on the film soundtrack: Rockers.
Prince Alla has had a career that spans over forty years, and has continued to be in demand in the digital era with roots reggae producers eager to record his unique melancholy singing tone and Rasta messaging.
A consistent principle of Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is the emphasis on the promotion of positive messages. This year the festival presents Playing For Change who've engaged audiences on screen via a PBS special and in the live setting in promotion of their non-profit foundation's release that features global matchings of street musicians and their mainstream counterparts. Playing For Change traveled around the world to places such as New Orleans, Barcelona, South Africa, India, Nepal, the Middle East and Ireland, and, using a mobile recording studio, had local musicians perform the same song, interpreted into their own style that and included contributions from artists such as Keb' Mo', Bono & Manu Chao.
Making their second appearance on the SNWMF stage are Rootz Underground, Jamaica's next generation of musicians whose star continues to rise and are on tour in celebration of their second studio album, Gravity. The group released a full length live recording as a free download that over 60,000 fans have received to date. The group employ a dynamic combination of a contemporary roots/rock sound, universal messages and energetic and compelling stage shows to go beyond a niche definition - reaching across reggae boundaries into pop music realms.
Also appearing are Ooklah the Moc from Hawaii, an American band with a huge following that play quality roots-reggae originals. And from Kansas City, comes Queen Makedah whose smoky vocals and roots stylings represent the healing properties of reggae music.
The culture of the soundsystem and the vibrant, prolific nature of Jamaica's reggae industry and music movement are explored each year at the festival through a wide array of recordings. This year when the sun goes down and the music on the two stages concludes, the fairgrounds' exhibition hall will be filled with the sounds of two of the world's greatest DJ sound systems including perennial SNWMF selector, Rory Gilligan of Kingston's Stone Love Movement and David Rodigan (SKY FM, BBC Radio) of the United Kingdom. Also mixing in the dancehall will be DJ Ras Kush representing the New York City soundsystem scene.
For sound samples, additions to the artist line up, schedule by day and other information please visit www.snwmf.com.
FESTIVAL DETAILS:
The event takes place at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14480 Highway 128, Boonville, California, 95415, just 35 minutes West of Ukiah. A 3-day music ticket is $145 available for purchase through Mail Order and via Paypal. Camping is for 3 day music ticket holders only and is not included in the 3 day ticket price. SNWMF offers Family Camp and Alter-abled camp areas located close to the venue gates. Single day tickets are also available online and via Mail Order.
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OCEAN SPLASH OCEAN SPLASH 2010 - THE REFIX: Sunday, May 2nd @James Bond Beach in Oracabessa - Mavado, I-Octane, Stacious, Erup, Aidonia, Twin of Twins, Ding Dong & many more...Celebrity Football Match, Live Performances & much much more
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KYMANI LOSES HIS COOL
Singer Ky-Mani Marley was detained briefly by police in Cleveland, Ohio last Tuesday after threatening a disc jockey in that city.
Marley was in Cleveland promoting his autobiography, Dear Dad, on WMMS FM/100.7 when host DJ Rover allegedly made sexual comments about his mother, Anita Belnavis.
The singer reportedly left the studio but was told that the DJ continued making suggestive remarks about his mother on air.
Marley returned, barged into the studio and threatened to assault Rover whose real name is Shane French. Police were contacted and they detained Marley for 45 minutes.
Rover declined to press charges and Marley was released. Belnavis was a leading table tennis player in the Caribbean when she became pregnant for reggae superstar Bob Marley in 1975.
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REGGAE ON THE RIVER INVITES YOU.....
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Greetings Reggae Massive –
You are receiving this as an invitation to join the Official Reggae on the River Newsletter, which we are about to launch. Filled with important festival information, features on performing artists and other aspects of the two-day event, as well as ticket and camping links and a contest or two to win tickets, we wanted to make sure you were invited to receive the newsletter.
To receive the Official Reggae on the River Newsletter just click here to subscribe.
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If you don’t want to receive this, you don’t need to do anything else J
The Mateel Community Center just announced their confirmed talent for the 26th annual Reggae On The River, taking place as a two-day festival on July 17 and 18 at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in southern Humboldt County.
Set before a backdrop of ancient redwoods on the banks of the majestic Eel River, this 2-day celebration of the best in reggae and world music has been a favorite festival tradition for over a quarter century and offers attendees an opportunity to soak up the irie northern Cali vibes while enjoying a diverse array of top-class international artists, vendors, and kids activities in a family friendly environment.
This year’s festival will include a diverse mix of top name reggae and world music talent including Sly & Robbie with The Taxi Gang, Don Carlos, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Dezarie, Sugar Minott, Rootz Underground, Sister Carol, Pablo Moses, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Fire Pashon, Messenjah Selah, Rob Symeonn, Quinto Sol, Tchiya Amet & The Lighthouse Band, and Seed N Soil, plus more artists TBA.
2-day tickets for the 26 th annual Reggae On The River are on sale now at local outlets and online at www.inticketing.com for a price of $85. Current MCC members receive a $5 discount when purchased in advance at the Mateel office in Redway. Other local outlets include The Works (Eureka/Arcata), Fortuna Music Mart, Redway Liquor, The Peg House (Leggett), Main Street Music (Willits), Ukiah Natural Foods, and Tangents (Ft. Bragg). If the event is not sold out prior to June 1 st, single day tickets will go on sale at this point for a price of $50 per day. Buying the advance 2-day pass is strongly encouraged.
For camping, parking, artist updates, and other pertinent festival information, visit www.reggaeontheriver.com or call the Mateel office at (707) 923-3368 and make your plans to today to be at the 26 th annual Reggae On The River on July 17 and 18.
Like to know more about Reggae on the River?
Subscribe to the Official Reggae on the River Newsletter by clicking this link.
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CANCELLED:::::EEK-A-MOUSE ALSO ZION ROOTS HARLOWS, SACRAMENTO, CA
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THIS SHOW IS CANCELLED!
hursday, April 29
Eek-A-Mouse Also Zion Roots
Harlows, Sacramento, CA
$20 advance
Doors 8:30/Show 9:30pm
21+
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Werner "Semi" Francis : : Come Together
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Free download of Love Is The Key :
Saint Lucian reggae artiste Semi has a new focus and is now singing for the conscious at heart with his new single “Love is the Key.”
Semi has produced two albums “Collections 1,& 2” with executive producer Yves Lewis and a string of hits including his chart topper “Put Yourself In My Place”. He’s acquired a wealth of experience as a musician having worked the hotel, club and cruise ship circuits, which eventually led to his migration along with the band Summit to the United Kingdom.
With managers Pam and Paul Castle, the band appeared on many high profile shows, one of them being the BBC’s pebble Mill and through publisher David Most, the group signed a recording contract with RCA records. Since then Semi has performed alongside the best in the business - Sanchez, Gregory Isaacs, Culture, John Holt, Shaggy and Wyclef Jean. Semi drew further recognition with his band Oct 4 when he performed at the opening of the St. Lucia Jazz Festival.
Semi now back in St. Lucia, after recording and performing in Boston under the WildCubby music label has accepted the higher calling and has returned to his spiritual roots . Says Semi, “fulfillment in life is knowing the creator”.
The future is expected to see Semi taking on new challenges. He is now laying down tracts for his first conscious album in his very own home recording studio. The first single off the album is titled “Love is the key” a track promoting gratitude to the creator and one love to all mankind. Semi says he wants to help spread this message of love through the Caribbean and the rest of the world.
The artist has already assisted young and upcoming performers by producing a CD compilation “M4C” which featured nine of The Island’s young artist.
Semi has also produced for a number of other artist including Nintus, Pelay, TC Brown Dot.K, Ben Alcide, Special Blend, Emrand Henry and Elra Ermay to name a few.
Tel: 758-450-1009/ 584-2830
Email: fourya@hotmail.com
Web: http://semismusic.com/
www.myspace.com/semismusic
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/semitunes
http://www.cafepress.com/semismusic
4Ya Marketing Box GM 714 Castries St.Lucia.W.I Tel:1758-450-1009 or 1758-584-2830
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BAABA MAAL : :
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See Baaba Maal at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
www.snwmf.com
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I ANCIENT : : Mirror Riddim
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FreeDem is a song that was written by I Ancient and produced by GoldCup Records, an Italy based Record Company. FreeDem is on the Mirror Riddim Compilation CD and was inspired by world issues such as police brutality, poverty, genocide/ homicide, wars, and other problems that affect the people of the world today.
I Ancient's main purpose with this single is to voice his opinion on the inequality and injustice of the Government (Babylon System) and their conspiracy theories. Living in these perilous times, I Ancient's mission is to warn the people to break free from mental slavery and return to their roots (repatriation) and the natural ways of living. FreeDem is a positive movement tune that is sure to uplift the people and enlighten the youths. Whenever you look around the world and see the struggle, listen to this song and it will remind you that FreeDem out of Babylon is a Must!
Katherine Howard
415.302.0896
wmb.katherine@gmail.com
World Management & Booking
Representation & Resources for
Conscious Original Artists
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
JUNIOR TOOTS backed by the Kingston Yard Style Band
May 28th - Tobacco Lounge - Riverside - CA
June 5th - Rusty's Surf Ranch - Santa Monica - CA
For bookings & more info visit:
310.497.9261
Royal Management
www.myspace.com/jrtoots
Damian & Nas Distant Relatives tour dates
May 21st: Arcata, CA - Arcata Community Center
May 22nd: Eugene, OR - Cuthbert Amphitheater
May 23rd: Seattle,WA - Showbox Sodo
May 26th: Santa Barbara, CA - University of California, Santa Barbara May 28th: Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
May 29th: Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
May 30th: Valley Center, CA - Harrah's Rincon - Open Sky Theater
May 31st: Los Angeles, CA - UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival
June 2nd: Santa Fe, NM - Paolo Soleri Amphitheatre
June 8th: Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
June 9th: Austin, TX - Stubb's Waller Creek Outdoor Amphitheater
June 12th: Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
June 13th: Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
June 27th: Brussels, BE - Couleur Cafe Festival
June 28th: Paris, FR - Paris Hip Hop Festival
July 1st: Arendal, NO - Hovefestival
July 3rd: Cologne, DE - Summerjam
July 4th: Gdynia, PL - Heineken Opener Festival
July 6th: Copenhagen, DK - Vega
July 7th: Hultsfred, SE - Hultsfred Festival
July 10th: Montreux Vaud, CH - Montreux Jazz Festival - Miles
July 11th: Rotterdam,Holland - North Sea Jazz
July 13th: Hamburg, DE - StadtparkJuly 14th: Munich, DE - Tollwood Festival
July 16th: Manchester, UK - Manchester Academy
July 17th: Dublin, IE - Tripod
July 20th: Hammersmith, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
July 23rd: Gräfenhainichen, DE - Splash Festival
July 31st: Brooklyn, NY - Williamsburg Waterfront
August 1st: Bridgeport, CT - Gathering of The Vibes Festival
**Africa Dates To Be Announced This Summer**
Easy Star All-Stars 2010 Spring Tour Dates:
May 7 - Syracuse, NY/Westcott Theater
May 14 - Bogota, Colombia/Teatro Moetropol
May 15 - Quito, Ecuador/TBA
TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA
6/11/10 Riverbend Festival Chattanooga,TN
6/19 Kalamazoo Island Fest Kalamazoo, MI
INNER VISIONS
6/18/10 Island Festival/Arcadia Festival Site Kalamazoo, MI
8/12 Bethlehem Musik Fest Bethlehem, PA
RAS INDIO
Sun- July 11, 2010 " Seabreeze Fest" in Long Beach, Ca
SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALL STARS DELIVER ELECTRIFYING AND UPLIFTING LIVE PERFORMANCES
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THIS DAY IN REGGAE
| April 30 |
| 1964: |
(some say 1962): Barrington Levy is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1967: |
Peter Chemist (Danovan Thompson), sound engineer, is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1989: |
Tiger is arrested for overstay for 15 days at airport in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
After that he had been locked up in Boston until May 18th.
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18 & Ova – Riddim Driven :
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Troy McLean, one of Reggae music’s best-known producers, has pulled together some of the world’s top Reggae artists to produce his latest monster riddim, 18 & Ova. For years, producer Troy McLean has been a major influence in the Dancehall and Reggae Riddim styles. Along with partner Garfield Hamilton, McLean was one of the primary producers of the legendary Dancehall series “Riddim Driven.” In addition, McLean has produced some of Reggae music’s biggest Dance hits.
This brand new riddim features tracks from such renowned artists as Maxi Priest, Lady Saw, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Peetah Morgan (from Morgan Heritage), Pressure and Tami Chynn & Wayne Marshall who, combined, have sold millions of albums worldwide.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
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Look After Nature
Cu dem no seh dem a chop down tree
di tree dem serve fi di human to breath
di way dem treat nature is a idiocy
dash weh glass bokkle you deh a country
no badda nasty unu better clean
look after nature and keep it green
no badda nasty unu better clean
look after nature an do mek it bleed
A weh you ago do when the air it gone
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when the acid rain fall
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when you step pan glass
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when di nuclear blast
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
Nuclear power is stupidity
dem have it over yasso an have it over sea
an when you tek a stop dem seh it a leak
dem better watch di o.z.o.n.e.
uno better start fi worry an start fi fret
ca all dem kinda ting deh don't over yet
seh disgrace seh shame pan you face
unu better do so'um no fi help di humam race
How come dem don't dash bokkle na di bin
mi no no how come mi no no how come
how come polution increasin'
mi no no how come mi no no how come
how come dem don't mek electric cyar
mi no no how come mi no no how come
how come you cya drink from di river
Look after nature
look after nature
don't badda mek it spwyle
look after nature
look after nature
respect the earth my child
A weh you ago do when the air it gone
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when the acid rain fall
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when you step pan glass
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when di nuclear blast
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
A weh you ago do when the air it gone
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when the acid rain fall
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when you step pan glass
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when di nuclear blast
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
A weh you ago do when the air it gone
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when the acid rain fall
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when you step pan glass
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when di nuclear blast
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
Splish splash pitney nah hear dat
if polution continue an di sea turn black
if you ketch a fish it have oil na di mout
tink just like doo doo an you cya wash it out
natural there's nothin' like it
look after it an no badder spwyle it
natural look after fi you country
look after it and don't badder spwyle it
A weh you ago do when the air it gone
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when the acid rain fall
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when you step pan glass
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
a weh you ago do when di nuclear blast
a weh you ago do a weh you ago do
Look after nature
look after nature
don't badda mek it spwyle
look after nature
look after nature
respect the earth my child
Look after nature
look after nature
don't badda mek it spwyle
look after nature
look after nature
respect the earth my child
Look after nature
look after nature
don't badda mek it spwyle
look after nature
look after nature
respect the earth my child
Look after nature
look after nature
don't badda mek it spwyle
look after nature
look after nature
respect the earth my child
Look after nature
look after nature
don't badda mek it spwyle
look after nature
look after nature
respect the earth my child
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RICHIE B'S ROOTS REGGAE AIRPLAY CHARTS - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
APRIL 30, 2010
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 4 13 Hot Like a Fire – Toya – Downsound (1wk@#1) U-3
02 1 14 Put Yuh Hand Up In The Air - Assassin – Di Genius (2wks@#1) D-1
03 2 12 Gal Ova Gun – Mavado – Armz House Production (pp#2) D-1
04 5 12 Fire Pon Obeah - Capleton – SANKOFA U-1
05 6 9 Beg U A Touch – Vybz Kartel – Adidjahiem Records U-1
06 3 15 Fresh – Flexx – Fagan Fraternity/Hapilos Entertainment (2wks@#1) D-3
07 9 10 Mi Woman a Call Mi – Beenie Man – SANKOFA U-2
08 7 16 How She Like It – Duane Howard & Junior Kelly – Reign Time Records (pp#5) D-1
09 11 9 Come into My Room – Mavado & Stacious – Di Genius U-2
10 12 8 Caan Fren Again – Steven McGregor – Di Genius U-2
11 8 14 Go Go Club – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-2
12 14 8 Wanna Be Ballaz – Assassin – SANKOFA U-2
13 10 26 Mi Want My Own – Tyrical – Seanizzle Records (2wks@#1) D-3
14 18 5 Clarks – Vybz Kartel / Popcaan / Gaza Slim – CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice U-4
15 16 7 Skippin Feelin – Tiana & Chi Ching Ching – Media House Production U-1
16 13 17 Skip to Ma Lue – Serani feat Ding Dong & Razz & Biggy – Daseca (1wk@#1) D-3
17 15 14 Every Gal – Nicky B – Head Concussion (pp#8) D-2
18 19 7 On and On – G-Whizz – Cash Flow U-1
19 20 5 Mr. DJ – Miss Triniti – Trini Girl Production U-1
20 21 4 My Cup – Richie Loops – Big Yard Music U-1
21 23 2 Hold Yuh – Gyptian – VP Records U-2
22 24 3 Party Cup – Ding Dong – IMG U-2
23 17 20 The Realest Song – Konshens – Cash Flow (1wk@#1) D-6
24 22 24 Life We Living - Vybz Kartel – Cash Flow/Adidjaheim (3wks@#1) D-2
25 - New Boss Lady – Toya – Downsound
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 24 Heavy Load – Tom Laing – Top Tier/Raw Moon (3wks@#1) NM
02 2 18 Love this Lifetime – Sheba feat Bounty Killer – Sonic Dynasty NM
03 3 11 Rise Again(Tribute to Haiti) – Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Tessanne Chin, Etana, Alison Hinds, Kees Dieffenthaller, David Rudder, Belo, Shontelle Layne, Destra Garcia, Edwin Yearwood – Birchill Records NM
04 6 7 Sweetie – Roots Revealers feat Chaka Demus – Family House Music
U-2
05 4 21 The Pill – Junior X – Revolutionary Entertainment (2wks@#1) D-1
06 8 11 Johnny – LUST – Born Music U-2
07 7 17 Million $ Check – Mojo Morgan – Gedion Soldiers Ent NM
08 5 26 Feel So Good – Barbee – Rare Diamond Productions (1wk@#1) D-3
09 11 7 No Other Alternative – Guidance – Brown Brothers Music U-2
10 10 9 A Time and a Place – Buju Banton – John John NM
11 12 11 Nah Stop Try – Zebilum Tucker – Formula One Productions U-1
12 14 8 Night Shift – Busy Signal – Turf Muzik/Star Player Music Group U-2
13 9 15 Lose A Friend – I-Octane – Truck Back (pp#6) D-4
14 16 6 Unconditional Love – Jah Cure feat Phyllisia – SOBE/Danga Zone U-2
15 13 16 Hold My Hand – Sean Paul feat Keri Hilson – Fresh Ear (pp#5) D-2
16 18 5 My Promise – Andy Livingston – Black Dutch Records U-2
17 17 6 August Town – Etana – Free Mind NM
18 21 5 Thank You Jah – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Notnice U-3
19 15 19 You Make My Day – Sizzla – Minor 7, Flat 5 (pp#7) D-4
20 22 5 Trouble in the World – Richie Spice – Master One Productions U-2
21 23 4 Gangster Life – Junior X – Revolutionary Entertainment U-2
22 25 2 Dance Like We’re Making Love/Sugar Dumplin – Nicky B – Washroom Entertainment U-3
23 24 3 Comeback to Bed – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son Entertainment U-1
24 25 2 Salt of the Earth/Let’s Drink – Richie Stephens – Boot Camp U-1
25 19 23 King & Queen – Richie Spice & Alison Hinds –Black Coral (1wk@#1) D-6
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 13 Now & Forever – Sanchez – VP Records (4wks@#1) NM
02 3 9 Pon Di Gaza 2.0 – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Tads Records U-1
03 2 13 Crucial Times – Sizzla Kalonji – Greensleeves Records (3wks@#1) D-1
04 4 8 The Focus Riddim – Various Artistes – Raw Moon / Top Tie NM
05 6 5 Genuine – Bescenta – Upliftment Music International (UMI) U-1
06 5 10 Escape from Babylon – Alborosie – Greensleeves D-1
07 8 4 Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2010 – Various Artistes – Greensleeves U-1
08 7 11 State of Da World – Inner Circle – Shanachie D-1
09 9 17 Strictly the Best Vol. 40 – Various Artistes – VP Records (3wks@#1)NM
10 10 24 The Ultimate – Various Artistes – Tads International Records (3wks@#1) 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!!!
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2010 Puerto Galera Reggae Festival
Saturday-Saturday, May 1st-1st 2010
Puerto Galera Mindoro Island
Philipines
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Prairie Vibrations: Reggae On The Plains
Saturday, May 1st 2010
Lincoln NE
United States
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SNIPA birth nite BASH
Saturday, May 1st 2010
san leandro california
United States
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6th Annual Boston Spring Reggae Fest
Saturday, May 1st 2010
Cambridge/Boston Massachusetts
United States
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29th Annual Reggae Awards & World Music Awards
Sunday-Sunday, May 2nd-2nd 2010
Queens New York United States
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Leicester Sound Clash
Saturday, May 8th 2010 Leicester Leicestershire
United Kingdom
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One Love Reggae Festival
Sunday, May 9th 2010
West Palm Beach Florida
United States
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GroovePhest 2010 Lake Piru
Thursday-Sunday, May 13th-16th 2010
Ventura County California United States
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ReggaeFèr
Saturday, May 15th 2010
Raamsdonksveer Noord Brabant
Netherlands
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Trempealeau Hotel Reggae Fest
Saturday, May 15th 2010
Trempealeau Wisconsin United States
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Keep it real Jam
Saturday, May 15th 2010
88376 Königseggwald Ravensburg Germany
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The 1st Annual Iron Lion Reggae Festival<
Sunday-Sunday, May 16th-16th 2010
New Orleans Louisiana United States
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Tuesday-Monday, May 18th-24th 2010
Asheville NC United States
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California Roots Music & Arts Festival
Saturday, May 29th 2010
Monterey CA United States
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Kentucky Reggae Festival
Saturday-Monday, May 29th-31st 2010
Louisville Kentucky United States
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JazzReggae Festival
Sunday-Monday, May 30th-31st 2010
Los Angeles California
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Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival 2010
Monday-Monday, May 31st-31st 2010
West Palm Beach Fl. United States
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Sunshine Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, May 7th-8th 2011
67630 LAUTERBOURG Bas-Rhin France
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Irie Vibes
Saturday, June 5th 2010
Eibergen Gelderland
Netherlands
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Amelia Island SunSplash
Saturday, June 5th - Tuesday, September 7th 2010
Fernandina Beach Florida U.S.
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Okanogan Highlands Conscious Culture Festival at the world famous Barter Faire site
Friday-Saturday, June 11th-12th 2010
Tonasket Washington United States
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Afrika Festival Nürnberg
Friday-Sunday, June 11th-13th 2010
Nürnberg Bayern Germany
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Harmony Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 11th-13th 2010
Santa Rosa California
United States
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Tampa Caribbean Carnival
Saturday-Sunday, June 12th-13th 2010
St. Petersburg Florida United States
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THE 4TH ANNUAL REGGAE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Saturday, June 12th 2010 Toronto
Ontario Canada
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Reggae in the Desert
Saturday, June 12th 2010
Las Vegas Nevada United States
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The Gathering of the Peacemakers
Friday-Thursday, June 18th-24th 2010
Asheville NC United States
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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
Friday-Sunday, June 18th-20th 2010
Boonville California
United States
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