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SLY & ROBBIE & THE TAXI GANG with BITTY MCLEAN - THE LOVE RESTART TOUR - FEB 2019
Bookings: Peter Wardle, Kings Music International
(510) 326-8445 or Email
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Sly Dunbar (drums) and Robbie Shakespeare (bass), the arrangers, producers, songwriters, session musicians and developers of raw talent, are widely acknowledged as 'the world's greatest rhythm section'. 'The Riddim Twins' have been together for over 35 years....between them they are estimated to have played on or produced over 200,000 recordings. Their list of collaborators is a veritable who's who - there's every prominent Jamaican artist from Beenie Man to Sean Paul to Peter Tosh, Don Carlos, Michael Rose, Junior Reid, Shaggy, Cherine Anderson, Bitty Mclean, Black Uhuru, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Ini Kamoze; and they have played with and produced artists such as Ben Harper, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones, Grace Jones, Paul McCartney, Carlos Santana, Sinéad O'Connor, Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, UB40's Al Campbell, Joe Cocker, No Doubt, the Fugees, Michael Franti and countless others.
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Groundation Album Release Tour
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After a four-year hiatus Californian based, Reggae-Jazz fusion group, Groundation begins the 1st phase of their US tour this February.
The band, rebuilt by lead vocalist Harrison Stafford, features a dynamic new set of musicians, performing songs from their new album “The Next Generation” which was released on September 21st, 2018. The new album "The Next Generation" addresses many social concerns while pushing the bar musically, featuring the first ever reggae big band song"Vanity” (12 horns) to begin the musical journey that takes listeners from the militant "Fossil Fuels" and "Prophets & Profit"to the subtle and heartfelt "New Life" and "Father & Child" and everywhere in between.
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Buju Banton to perform in Kingston on March 16, 2019
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Dillgin’s “Money Tree EP” Tour Continues after sold-out shows throughout North America
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'The Preservation of Reggae' January 18 - 19, 2019
Grizzly's Plantation Cove, Priory, St. Ann, Jamaica
Performing: FRI NIGHT | SAT NIGHT
Celebrating 26 YEARS! REBELSALUTE 2019 What began as a show to commemorate the January 15 birthday of Reggae icon Patrick “Tony Rebel” Barrett has become a staple on the live music events calendar.
ADM Presold: GEN $5,500.00 | VIP $10,000.00 ADM Gate: GEN $6,000.00 | VIP $11,000.00 (prices are in JMD) CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
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One Love Festival 2019 - is back at The Hop Farm in Kent over weekend 30th August 1st September 2019
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This years Festival theme is Hop meets Hemp - a story of Prohibition
We are living in a Hemp renaissance - with Hemp now being removed from the Controlled Substances Act in America a Hemp revolution is steadily happening all over the World. Governments are embracing the commercial value and healing benefits of Hemp CDB derived products - Hemp is no longer a Niche market and is returning as a cash crop with little water needed to grow fast with great potential to freeing up scarce water supplies used in agriculture
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SAVE THE DATE! Named one of 2017’s Ten Best Musical Moments
KAYA FEST RETURNS TO MIAMI
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AFTER TRIUMPHANT 2018 SELL-OUT IN CALIFORNIA
Presented By FRUIT OF LIFE PRODUCTIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH (4/20)
BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATRE
THE MARLEY BROTHERS
STEPHEN, ZIGGY, DAMIAN,
KY-MANI& JULIAN
WITH MORE TOP HEADLINERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
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St. Lucia - February 15, “Annual Reggae Night”
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Chronixx to perform in Mexico City, Mexico on February 15, 2019
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2019 Grammy Nominated Reggae Artist Etana Continues to Make History
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To say 2018 was fruitful for Etana would be an understatement. The singer released her fifth album, Reggae Forever, toured relentlessly and capped the year with a Grammy Award nomination for Best Reggae Album. According to Etana, "It's been a year filled with hard work, determination and triumph."
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Twitter @EtanaStrongOne
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Attention Artists!
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Join Us on a Tour to Jamaica: An Afro-Jamaican Cultural-Musical Immersion
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Etana: Grammy Award Nominee
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Million Stylez - Any Man She Want - Mike Yangstar Music
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Here’s Exco’s dancehall single and video – Wah Gwaan to keep you warm!
Happy holidays!
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Barbara Fialho - Um Beijo (Official) ft. Jo Mersa Marley
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Big Mountain :: "Deportation Nation"
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From the reggae band that brought the world "Ooh Baby I Love Your Way", comes an unapologetic condemnation of racist xenophobia against immigrants through its latest single, "Deportation Nation". This song reminds us that the true power of reggae music is to give voice to the oppressed and defenseless.
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Coming up this week: Year in Review Show! Stay Tuned!
@NikkizOfficial
@NikkizNewz
It's your weekly entertainment show: Nikki Z's Hot 20 Countdown!
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Alborosie’s “Alborosie Meets The Roots Radics “Dub For The Radicals”
Out January 18th
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“Music knows no boundaries, Music is an international force, an international language. From Sicily to Kingston, Jamaica, this is Alborosie. Real, authentic reggae music.” -David Rodigan
New York, NY - Upholding the unique sound of authentic Jamaican Dub, with the sonic precision of his heavy hitting productions, Alborosie’s “Alborosie Meets The Roots Radics “Dub For The Radicals”, will be released Friday January 18. The project was engineered, produced and mixed by Alborosie using vintage analog gear, dub sirens, reel to reel tape, and live instrumentation from Alborosie and reggae icons the ‘Roots Radics’. This release marks the first album to come out of VP Records 40th anniversary, which will be celebrated throughout the year.
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Blaze Mob Now Booking 2019 & Premier of New Video "Stand Tall"
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Reggae Artist Dakeye Now Booking 2019
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NEW SINGLE: Human Marketplace
Produced by Llamar 'RIFFRAFF" Brown /Featuring Dean Fraser
back up vocals by Rovleta Fraser
Listen HERE
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Hailing from Mozambique, Ras Haitrm brings forth a powerful new album demonstrating the strength of the African-Jamaican connection. Ras Haitrm's years of international travels took him to Jamaica in 2016, where he formed a professional relationship with George Miller and the Firehouse Crew. A robust collaboration resulted in his upcoming work of excellence entitled "Go and Tell the World." Here is the title track. Available on Friday November 23.
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Reggae Festival Guide/RBA Publishing & Publicity
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"What is always speaking silently is the body."
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Jamaica Music Countdown January 18-24
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On This Day in Reggae - January 17th
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1958: Janet Kay (Janet Kay Bogle) is born in London, England. 1966: Shabba Ranks (Rexton Gordon) is born in St. Ann, Jamaica. 1978: Red Rat (Wallace Wilson) is born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica.
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Upcoming Reggae Festivals
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Jamrock Reggae Fest Feb-01-2019 - Feb-03-2019, Negril, Jamaica |
Inside Reggae;An Afro-Jamaican Cultural-Musical Immersion Feb-02-2019 - Feb-10-2019, Kingston, Jamaica |
Arizona Roots Music & Arts Festival Feb-09-2019 - Feb-10-2019, Chandler, Arizona, USA |
Bob Marley Birthday Bash, The 32nd Feb-09-2019 - Feb-10-2019, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Miami Reggae Festival Feb-15-2019 - Mar-15-2019, Miami, Florida, USA |
Stepping High Festival Mar-01-2019 - Mar-03-2019, Negril, Jamaica |
Space Coast Seafood & Music Festival Mar-07-2019 - Mar-10-2019, Melbourne , Florida, USA |
Sistahfest Arts and Culture Festival Mar-08-2019, Toronto, Canada |
9 Mile Music Festival Mar-09-2019, Miami, Florida, USA |
International Dub Gathering Apr-18-2019 - Apr-21-2019, Bigastro, Spain |
Dis Poem Wordz & Agro Festival Apr-28-2019, Portland , Jamaica |
Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival 17th Annual May-16-2019 - May-19-2019, Joshua Tree, California, USA |
Sunshine Reggae Festival May-17-2019 - May-19-2019, Lauterbourg, France |
Kentucky Reggae Festival May-24-2019 - May-26-2019, Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
Caribbean Village Festival Jun-22-2019 - Jun-23-2019, Lauderhill , Florida, USA |
Port City Reggae Music & Art Festival Jul-05-2019 - Jul-06-2019, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA |
Reggae Sumfest Jul-14-2019 - Jul-20-2019, Montego Bay, Jamaica |
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival, 14th Annual Jul-20-2019, Duluth, Minnesota, USA |
Battle Creek Caribbean Festival Jul-20-2019, Battle Creek, Michigan, USA |
Iboga Summer Festival Jul-24-2019 - Jul-28-2019, Tavernes de la Valldigna, Spain |
Reggae in Wulf Jul-26-2019 - Jul-28-2019, Friedberg (Bavaria), Germany |
Caribbean Afr'am Festival Aug-03-2019, Killeen, Texas, USA |
Woodstock Reggae Fest Aug-03-2019 - Aug-04-2019, Woodstock New York, New York, USA |
Boomtown Fair Aug-07-2019 - Aug-11-2019, Winchester, United Kingdom |
Overjam Reggae festival Aug-15-2019 - Aug-18-2019, Tolmin, Slovenia |
Canadian Reggae Music Conference Third Annual Aug-15-2019 - Aug-18-2019, Tolmin, Slovenia |
Rastafest Reggae Festival Aug-17-2019, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Soul Rebel Festival 18th Annual Sep-07-2019, Boulder, Colorado, USA |
Houston Reggae Festival Sep-28-2019 - Sep-29-2019, Houston, Texas, USA |
Peter Tosh Music Festival Oct-17-2019 - Oct-20-2019, New Kingston/Belmont, Jamaica |
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2019 marks the 25th year that Reggae Festival Guide has been the leading media company in the reggae industry. Our parent company, RBA Publishing & Publicity, is based out of Humboldt County, CA. We produce the annual Reggae Festival Guide magazine, the top-ranking website: www.ReggaeFestivalGuide (32,000 unique monthly visitors), and this weekly reggae e-newsletter Reggae e-Guide (40,000 weekly subscribers). Please follow us on Socials for up-to-the-minute reggae news and music: We have 550,000 fans that follow us on Facebook (please join us there), 20K that follow us on Instagram, and another 8,000 that follow us on Twitter. We offer you many ways to help you get your fix of reggae music, history, lifestyle, current news, and of course, festivals, all year round. Our publishing company keeps growing and adding elements to bring you trusted coverage of reggae happenings from around the world. 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 e-newsletter or on our website. We also offer Publicity & Graphic Services for bands and festivals: band bios and interview written, social media management, website consulting design and maintenance, EPKs created, graphics for advertising and social media branded videos, and more. Please contact us to find out how we can help you with your exciting projects. One Love from our reggae-loving family to you, Kaati, Joana, Sean, Goran, Irene, Heather and the rest of our Crew Information - both editorial and advertising - in the Reggae e-Guide - is believed to be correct but not guaranteed - so check it carefully before you attend any event or send money for anything. We do not write the news, just report it.
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