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For all the Reggae Festival Guide family- FREE Download “Every Word“ Xedous Reggae ft. Ras Batch, produced by Ras Batch from St. Croix, in the US Virgin Islands. A tune off the new album “Jah Open Mi Door”. Follow on Soundcloud. RASpect! Current Releases:
- “Jah Open Mi Door”, produced by Ras Batch, Label: The Kushite
Upcoming Releases 2014:
- “The Power of the most high” produced by Andrew “Bassie” Campbell & recorded with live studio musicians inna Jamaica
- “Over my World” Single with Warrior King recorded in Jamaica
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Meet Heather from Reggae Festival Guide
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 Meet one of our Sales Team, Heather Collier. Living in Northern California, Heather and her partner Adam are regulars on the reggae festival circuit. Heather brings her many years of customer service background to the Reggae Festival Guide sales team. She welcomes the opportunity to earn your trust and give you the best possible service.
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Knak Dem Out Productions & N'tyce U Entertainment Present Khago
Saturday March 29th
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 International Reggae Artist KHAGO live in concert at DI REGGAE STOP inside club Island Paradise 1436 Webster Alameda,Ca 94501
Khago since axing ties with Downsound Records, controversial reggae-dancehall firebrand Khago has been stepping up his game, and amping up his marketing and promotion. He did a pair of shows over the weekend, first headlining a show at the Caribbean Grill in Dallas, and then headed to Club Riddim for another show the following day in Houston, Texas. The Caribbean Grill venue was sold out over the weekend. The Dallas show sell off. Ah mi first sold-out show that, no space no inna the venue, nobody else caan come in, people outside, is a good feeling, the people dem love the Nah Sell Out, the girls dem melt fi the Love Stomach, and the thugs dem love the Road Dawg," he said.
Khago said the other show in Houston did not fare as well. He was billed alongside a rapper called Zero, but the turnout wasn't quite as spectacular. "Mi give thanks same way because the promoter lost contact with the rapper before the event and wasn't sure he was still even coming but the show was really good and mi mek some valuable links," he said. Khago is now turning attention towards promoting his Road Dawg single. Over the past two weeks, he has done dubs and jingles for an number of US-based disc jockeys who say that the single is doing well in the ethnic markets stateside.
The deejay recently recorded a new single called Do Me on the Idole rhythm for the Chase Mills Records-Pusha Yute Music imprint. "Right now, mi a crush road hard with the Road Dawg, it tek Waterhouse by storm the other day. The song have it owna dance, the dancers dem love it, right now, the summer look good," he said. Khago won the Most Improved Artiste Award during the recent Linkage Awards held in New York City, at the Thornton High School in Mount Vernon. Khago pipped peers such as I-Octane and KipRich to win the award.
He said that he has been approached by an international consortium of investors who want to invest in his career. "Right now, mi ah do a number of meetings with overseas investors who want to take up the management of my career," Khago said. Ricardo ‘Khago’ Gayle often punctuates his recordings and performances with a stirring ‘sey so!’. While instantly identifiable with Khago, the phrase serves a much larger purpose than announcing his presence. It speaks to the singer’s sincerity and determination to express himself on crucial issues and topics.
Those issues are varied, from aching regret at his father’s passing (‘Daddy From You Gone’) to the almost inexpressible desire for a particular woman’s love (‘Not a Man of Many Words’). Khago is not afraid to let his woman know he is ‘Addicted’, even as she tries to end the relationship. Nor does he back down from stating outright that “politician, the whole a them a liar” (‘Caan Cool’).And he speaks directly to the youth of the underclass in ‘Only if You Know’.
The late 2009 ‘Caan Cool’ is his most popular single to date, seeing strong chart action in Jamaica. It is significant that ‘Daddy From You Gone’ is one of the very few songs by a male Jamaican artiste honoring their father. Khago pays respect to “to all you wonderful Dads out there, even though more time some a we deadbeat”. And he honors his own father, singing “this one reaching out to you, you never no sperm donor”.
Khago has long been determined to ‘sey so!’ at the highest level, entering the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Festival Song Contest twice. He placed third and also won Best Video in 2006 with ‘Only if You Know’. Khago improved to second place in 2007 with 'Been There'. His long-time interest in music deepened when he was 16 years old. Khago’s melodic style and of delivery and vivid writing reflect the influence of his two musical models, distinctive singjay Vegas and superb writer
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Top Ethiopian /Israeli Reggae/Dub Band Zvuloon Dub System release collaboration with the legendary Viceroys and embark on 1st US Tour
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 Med.Tone records proudly present: The Viceroys - Love Is StrongerThe legendary Viceroys return with a new single, “ Love Is Stronger Than Hate”. The new 7” released on the “Med.Tone Records” label on February 7, 2014. It is a Jamaican /Israeli collaboration with lyrics written by Wesley Tinglin from the Viceroys over an original riddim by “ Zvuloon Dub System”. The song was produced by Asaf and Ilan Smilan and backed by Israeli roots reggae band “ Zvuloon Dub System”.
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Sick Donkey Records presents "Cosmic" by Jah Sun
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Written on the "Everlasting Love" rhythm, the video is a romantic dream based on the artist's actual relationship! Featured in the video and the lyrics is Crystal Soleil, an amazing yoga teacher/practitioner and partner in life to Jah Sun. Her candlelit yoga movements are a sweet accompaniment to Jah Sun's stellar lyrical flow. "Cosmic" is the 2nd single released on the Everlasting Love riddim created by Dubtonic Kru.
The first single/video was the original tune "Everlasting Love". The 3rd single and video will be "So Evil" from Costa Rican artist Noah. The Everlasting Love Riddim compilation will also feature well known and upcoming artists from around the globe including Mykal Rose, Mark Wonder, and Turbulence from Jamaica. JJ Soulx from the UK, Noah from Costa Rica, Daisen Singjay from Japan and Essential I and Adrian Xavier from the U.S. The full compilation will be released spring 2014.
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Additional Artists Added to SNWMF 2014
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Shaggy, Barrington Levy, Clinton Fearon, Chuck Fenda and Hollie Cook have all been added to perform at the 21st annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival. This brings to 22 the number of artists that will appear in Boonville, California on June 20-22, 2014.
Advance Tickets to SNWMF 2014 are now available now online and via mail order. To purchase tickets to SNWMF 2014, please visit our web site, and stay tuned for many more artists to be announced in the weeks to come. The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is dedicated to nurturing a world family peacefully united in celebration of the universal spirit of music. Come celebrate with us!
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 Since the release of " ISAT INNAT" her debut album in 2005, Empress Ayeola has been described as a Musical Warrioress, born in England in 1963 her family returned to Jamaica when she was two years old where she grew up attending primary & Secondary school in the parish of Manchester.
It was while attending high school (Cross Keys Secondary) that her singing potential came to the attention of her then music teacher the late Sonia Spence, better known for her seventies hit (Leaving on a Jet Plane). Spotting her vocal abilities, she introduced her to the music business as a teenager starting as a backing vocalist doing sessions with Sonia and other artist at various studios and at live shows in Jamaica, before eventually stepping out in her own right.
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The London Intl Ska Festival 2014 line up
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 The London Intl Ska Festival returns to the capital this Easter (17-20 April 2014) with 50 acts from around the world across 15 bespoke events at famed and iconic London venues. Headline acts include Horace Andy, Derrick Morgan, Keith & Tex, Ken Parker, Mad Professor, Dennis Bovell, Jazz Jamaica and King Prawn, whilst venues include the lawns of the Victoria & Albert Museum, Prince Charles cinema in Leicester Sq (screening Madness' 1981 Take It or Leave It film), The Dixie Queen Thames cruise, and Camden Town's Jazz Cafe, Dingwalls, Barfly, The Forge and Electric Ballroom.
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 Collie Buddz has announced three upcoming shows this April! On April 18th, see him live at Cervantes in Denver, CO, April 19th at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA, and the grand finale on April 20th at The Independent in San Francisco! Presented by SToK. |
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Attention Reggae Festival Guide PRINT ADVERTISERS
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We are contacting you about advertising opportunities in the 20th annual REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE PRINT MAGAZINE which hits the streets the third week in May.
Now is the time to figure out your spring/summer marketing strategy. We have been reggae industry leaders for 20 years and we can help you. The world's oldest and largest Reggae magazine will be a great marketing vehicle for you and we hope you can join us as an advertiser.
100,000 copies are distributed for Free throughout U.S. and Canada to eager Reggae FANS and industry professionals (festival promoters, club owners, labels, booking agents, bands, etc.).
You don't want to miss out on this once-a-year marketing opportunity. Ad sizes for every budget.
RBA Publishing Inc/Reggae Festival Guide
P.O. Box 50635, Reno, NV 89513
Love from our team: Kaati, Anthony, Irene, Tracey, Heather, Robyn, Samantha, John, Joe, Goran and Florencia
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30th Anniversary Reggae On The River Festival-July 31 & Aug 1-3
- Tickets Now On Sale
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 Tickets are now on sale for the 30 th anniversary of Reggae On The River. Back again at the festival’s original French’s Camp location near Garberville, CA (and on the heels of last year’s sold-out homecoming!), the global reggae family is abuzz with excitement as the Mateel Community Center sets the stage to celebrate 30 years of the iconic festival. Recognized as one of the longest running reggae music events in the world, Reggae On The River is an annual pilgrimage held along the banks of the majestic Eel River in the heart of Southern Humboldt County, and fans have flocked here for three decades to experience the best in reggae/ world music and local/ international culture. With this year’s talent line-up taking form nicely- and artist announcements set to begin in the coming weeks- this special 30 th anniversary celebration won’t disappoint (and tickets won’t last long either). Visit www.reggaeontheriver.com to secure your tickets today and make sure you’re in attendance at this milestone event.
The main 3-day festival will take place Friday through Sunday, August 1-3, 2014 and a limited number of early arrival tickets will allow access to the grounds on Thursday, July 31 for an extra evening of entertainment and early-arrival camping/ parking privileges. All tickets include camping and they are priced at $190 for the 3-day concert and camping pass, or $250 for the 4-day early arrival concert and camping pass. A limited number of hard tickets will also be held back for local outlets in Humboldt, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties and these sales will begin on February 1. Please note that there will be no single day tickets offered this year.
A very limited number of only 100 on-site RV spaces will be available for public purchase and are offered on a first come-first served basis at a price of $500 per RV. RV registration is open now and must be made in advance through the Mateel office at 707 923-3368 x21. Please note that RV spaces allow for on-site RV parking/ camping only (no hookups or admission to the event). Other restrictions also apply, so please visit the festival website for more information on RVs and other parking/ camping options.
www.reggaeontheriver.com has all the details, so go here for ticket links, sponsor and advertiser info, vending updates, volunteer opportunities, and much more! And, be sure to join the ROTR email newsletter and you’ll get a sneak peek in coming weeks of all the incredible talent in store for Reggae On The River’s 30 th anniversary celebration. You’re not going to want to miss this one, so get your tickets today. For more information, call the Mateel office at (707) 923-3368 x21 or send an email to office@mateel.org. See you on the River!
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Legendary Reggae Artist Ed Robinson Releases His 6th Album
"On Covers" Said To Be His Best
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 In his sixth album titled On Covers, Ed Robinson shows his talent and creative abilities in covering some of the most legendary hits from the past two decades. This musical endeavor has taken Ed Robinson on a nostalgic journey through time that brings the listener with him. In this album, Ed Robinson has taken hits from the genres of Rock and Roll, R&B, Country, as well as many others, and put his own Reggae vibe into all of the rhythms and lyrics. As an added feature, this album includes a remixed and remastered version of his 1992 award winning cover tune, Knockin on Heavens Door.
On Covers, has been released on the Push Broom Gang Productions label and is distributed by Zojak World Wide. This album brings together a superstar team of new and classic talent, along with Chris Fischer of Critical1 Studios whose mixing and mastering expertise created the incredible reggae we crave. Together with E2recordings, musicians Adam Tese`, Lou Lomangino, and David Nesdall collaborate with Ed Robinson to create an authentic blend of Rock and Roll, R&B, and Country with Reggae Music.
Critics are saying this is one of the best and cleanest productions they have heard in a long while. "On Covers" can be purchased on iTunes.
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World Blast Premier Delly Ranx - Silly Billy (Good Book Riddim)
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 Artiste Name: Delly Ranx Song Title: Silly Billy (Good Book Riddim) Producer: ZJ Liquid
Also Download World Blast Premier Delly Ranx - Come A Mi (World Blast Riddim) Prod. by Andrew Powell (Deano Stampede Records)
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Light It Up, the new record from artist Collie Buddz
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Light It Up, the new record from artist Collie Buddz, is momentous, gigantic and booming! It’s immediately undeniable an awe-struck song complete with an unforgettable sing-along hook, the kind of beats that pound in the chest and a vocal performance that's as uncommon as it is infectious.
A hit record is probably the only thing that makes Salaam Remi pause his day. Remi, most known as one of the top-selling music producers in the world [Fugees, Usher, Fergie, and Amy Winehouse] and Executive Vice-President at Sony Music knows an irrefutable song when he hears it. After discovering Light It Up, Remi made an offer to Collie Buddz to join his label imprint Louder Than Life, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
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FROM HEMP! THE BEATLES REGGAE TRIBUTE VOL.II
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Jah Vinci - Ghetto Youth Rejoice (Liquid Rain Drops Riddim)
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World Blast Premier Gage - Gun Dem Loyal
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 Artiste Name: Gage Song Title: Gun Dem Loyal
For More info On Gage Please Contact Andrew Powell at:
BBM 2AB2846D
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New video from Dubkey "LET JAH BE YOUR GUIDE"
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 This is the official video of LET JAH BE YOUR GUIDE – the track SIS DINAH sings on the latest Dubkey release ZION CHANT
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Give your Band or Reggae Business a Free Link on our top-ranking website in the Reggae Gold Pages
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Easy and free. A great way to drive traffic to your site or Facebook page.
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Reggae Guide for iPhone app is now free again
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 Due to popular demand, our iphone app called Reggae Guide is free again.For awhile it was .99 but reggae fans around the world are used to all of our media products being free. So we listened to it and it is a free download through itunes.
What can you expect to find on the app: Reggae news, tours, new releases, music to listen to, and of course, dozens of festivals. Everything reggae in the palm of your hand.
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On This Day in Reggae - March 6th
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1957: The former British African colonies of the Gold Coast and Togoland become the independent state of Ghana. (Independence Day)
1995: Delroy Wilson passes away (dies of cirrhosis) at UWI, Kingston, Jamaica at the age of 46. (b. October 5, 1948)
1997: Michael Manley passes away.Michael Norman Manley, former Prime Minister of Jamaica and former leader of the People's National Party, dies at 11:45 p.m. on this day after 6 year battle with prostate cancer. Age 72. (b. December 10, 1924)
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"Your fears are not walls, but hurdles.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the conquering of it."
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Reggae Festivals This Month
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This is Kaati from the Reggae Festival Guide
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 Thanks to all of YOU, The Reggae Festival Guide is celebrating its 20th year of being Reggae's foremost voice of Reggae! We are the only reggae magazine left on the North American continent and the oldest and largest one in the world!
Because our print magazine only comes out once a year in the Spring, we offer you many ways to help you get your fix of reggae music, history, lifestyle, current news, and of course, festivals.
Check out all of our Media Products:
- Annual print magazine
- Reggae Festival Guide - order one here. - Digital Magazine - read it here. - Weekly electronic newsletter
- Reggae E-Guide (you are reading it now)
- iPhone app - Reggae Guide for iPhone - free app!
My publishing company, RBA Publishing Inc. keeps growing and adding elements to bring you trusted coverage of Reggae happenings from around the world.
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RBA Publishing Inc is home-based and women-run with headquarters in Reno, NV. We produce the annual Reggae Festival Guide print magazine - now in celebrating our 20th anniversary!, the top-ranking website: www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com, and this weekly reggae e-newsletter: The Reggae e-Guide with 40,000 weekly subscribers.
The newest addition to our media family is our Reggae Guide for iPhone, one of the world´s first
iphone application. it can be downloaded on iTunes for Free!
We love what we do and look forward to input from you with your suggestions, critiques, questions, etc. Also contact us to find out how you can promote your band/business/festival in this newsletter.
One Love,
Kaati and Crew
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