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Reasoning With Reggae Artist/Producer/Lupus Foundation Creator - DILLGIN
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RFG: What’s different about your music than some other reggae?
DILLGIN: The difference with my music is that it’s uplifting and has a positive message.
RFG: What countries have you performed in?
DILLGIN: I have performed in several different countries such as; Europe, Brazil, England, The United States, Antigua, just to name a few. I love traveling and meeting the good-hearted reggae people all over the world.
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Like A Champion, Buju Banton Returns
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 Gargamel fans can rest assured that the reggae artiste is truly back and in full form. Like those who got to hear his vocals live for the first time in eight years on Saturday night, patrons of the remaining dates for the Long Walk To Freedom tour should expect to be filled with nostalgia as he makes his way around the Caribbean.
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A Cult Reggae Classic Deemed “Too Controversial” Finally Gets US Release
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Babylon (1980) portrays Jamaican musical collectives, called sound systems, as movements of decolonization and resistance.
Jah! Rastafari! This chant, repeated like a mantra, is a cry of faith and defiance. In the film Babylon’s closing scene, the dreadlocked antihero Blue sings this prayer over heavy beats, calling for a return to the promised land as the dense crowd bounces up and down in trance.
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Jamaica, March 27th - “Selecta” with Runkus, Ras-I & Royal Blue ‘Longside Stamma
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Athens, Greece April 13th
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March for Music Education Engages International Music Community to Make a Difference for Young Musicians at the Legendary Alpha Institute in Kingston, Jamaica
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(Kingston, Jamaica): The March for Music Education (MME) engages the global music industry and fans in support of one of the world’s most treasured music institutions--The Alpha Institute School of Music in Kingston, Jamaica. MME is a non-profit campaign for musicians, record labels, management companies, and fans to join in support of Alpha and its mission to develop the next generation of music makers coming out of the legendary school at 26 South Camp Road in Kingston.
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Available for Booking: GISTO—Multi-talented Producer/Artist.
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Combining the sounds of Reggae, Dancehall, Trap, and Hip Hop, along with his smooth,
one-of-a-kind vocal styling, he creates a sound that is uniquely his own.
Gisto's music blends genres of Reggae, Hiphop, Afrobeat, Trap, EDM and Dancehall. Many of his songs are self-produced, from the music and lyrics, to the video. He started on his musical path at the age of 10 when he began to take guitar lessons; he then went on to play in his high school band and then to Selkirk Music College where he studied theory, performance and production. Gisto played in several bands including the touring act Wassabi Collective which developed an underground following because of its raw dancefloor appeal; at the same time, Gisto was developing his solo career and began to embrace reggae music as major inspiration for his sound.
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Reggae fusion singer Gia Yee Now Booking
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Celebrating 25 Years of bringing Reggae to the World!
e-Magazine, e-Newsletter, website, Custom e-Blasts, Publicity, Marketing, more!
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Miami, 4/20 April 20th its Kaya Fest with an All Star Line-Up
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Rasta Stevie's cancer treatment fund
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Please join my campaign to save my life by donating today. Or if you don't have extra money, please share with everyone you can, on fb insta text email call. Ten shares becomes 100 fold in power. I am so honored and overwhelmed by the support. The $$$ is great, $12800+ in less than 48 hours!!! But what has really got me is the comments in the posts/reposts. Seriously, these accolades and out pouring of love usually come only after one dies, and the honoree never hears this kind of love and support. I feel so loved and honored, my healing has turbo rocketed thru all y'alls out pouring.
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Two Sisters, two Cousins, two Musical Brothers.
“Their sound is new and different, they don’t look back.”
Their first hit single ‘Summer Moods’, was followed shortly by the reggae power house track ‘Love is the way’ which was also premiered on BBC by David Rodigan, Irie FM, Sun City radio, TVJ, CVM and the Jamaica Gleaner followed spreading the anthem even further, it was the first track on the Billboard chart topping ‘Tropical House cruises to Jamaica’, also featuring Ed Sheeran.
PRE ALBUM LAUNCH SINGLE : ‘Love is the Way’ The vision is to write music that permeates class, ethnicity and distance, ‘we are musicians and singers who are not afraid to integrate genres that have influenced us with our native reggae music’. PERSONS OF INTEREST will be releasing their first album in March with single ‘Brand New’ featuring UK Voice winner Kevin Simms.
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Nuh Fear -Gisto feat. Lutan Fyah
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Gisto - Never Gonna Live That Way (Official Video)
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This week on Nikki Z Live Anthony B talks about his latest release, a new album and book to match! Live from ‘Work And Jam’ www.workandjam.com Plus hot new music from reggae sweetheart Koffee, Chronixx, Jesse Royal, Kabaka Pyramid, Ding Dong, Shenseea and more… Marketing & Booking – Bookdivaz@gmail.com
Nicole "Nikki Z" Duhaney
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Artist Development & Marketing
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Higher Bound Productions Releases New AKAE BEKA Album:
HAIL THE KING
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Pre-Order on iTunes Here
Digital Release: March 23, 2019
California/St.Croix, USVI-
Higher Bound Productions is proud to present thenew Akae Beka Album — HAIL THE KING.
HAIL THE KING is the result of a rare recording session with live instrumentation at the Higher Bound Productions studio with the majority of the members from the original MIDNITE band (currently in Akae Beka band). Thus, the original sound will resonate fully with longtime loyalMIDNITE/Vaughn Benjamin/Akae Beka fans as it has the raw St. Croix Roots feeling of some of his earliest work such as the RAS MEK PEACE &JUBILEES OF ZION albums. HAIL THE KING is Akae Beka’s eighth album released since 2015.
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New Music Alert!!! Analea Brown "Lie to Me" Debut Album "Queendom" Out Tomorrow!
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Where did she come from?
Her name is Analea Brown, and her sound is amazingly unique but fitting. Island Empire swooped in and signed their first Tongan female Artist.
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New Release NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes and all streaming platforms
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QUEENS IN THE ARENA
~ KEMET RIDDIM ~
Release Date:
FEBRUARY 22, 2019!
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Trojan Records Announces Release of Unheard Desmond Dekker Album 'Pretty Africa'
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 Today Trojan Records are proud to unveil previously unheard recordings of Desmond Dekker & The Ace's 'Pretty Africa', released 13th April 2019. The album will be reissued in limited numbers as a Record Store Day 2019 release, with the set pressed on high quality, coloured vinyl and presented in a stylishly designed sleeve, containing a lyrics sheet insert.
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VP Records Releases Cocoa Tea “music Is Our Business”
This Friday March 15th
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Out Friday March 15th on VP Records, Music Is Our Business brings together 15 Cocoa Tea singles and five previously unreleased master recordings from Bobby Dixon’s Digital B label, recorded between 1987 and 2003. The tracks represent a peak creative period in Cocoa Tea’s career and his work with one of dancehall’s greatest producers.
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Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Bescenta & Others Featured On Reggae Vibes Music's New Compilation, "Reggae Star Riddim"
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Officially released on Friday, February 15th, the Reggae Star Riddim from Reggae Vibes Music features some of Jamaica's most respected musical voices. It has new music from Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Bescenta, Turbulence, Yami Bolo, Powerman and others.
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Winstrong :: Chant Down Babylon
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RALLY UP MUSIC PRESENTS “THE TREE OF LIFE RIDDIM COMPILATION” Oakland California based label Rally Up Music presents a new compilation named the Tree of Life Riddim. This Riddim blends a Nyabinghi energy with a solid Roots feel peppered with a majestic horn phrase. The Tree of Life symbolizes one common root for all humanity. The image implies a placenta tree, the tree from which we were all born. The Nyabinghi feel pays homage to the Roots of the Reggae tree which laid the foundation of the whole genre. It Features an International mix of artists.
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Reggae Festival Guide/RBA Publishing & Publicity
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"Time is not a line, but a series of now points."
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Jamaica Music Countdown March 22-28
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On This Day in Reggae - March 21st
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1960: Sharpesville Massacre
1967: Jonas Petter "Joker" Berggren [Ace Of Base] is born.
1975: Ethiopia ends monarchy after 3000 years.
1976: Anthony B (Keith Blair) is born in Trelawny, Jamaica.
1981: American rock band Blondie enters the soul album chart with "Autoamerican", which peaked at No. 7 in its 25 weeks on the charts. "Autoamerican" produced a hit cover version of the Paragons' reggae tune "The Tide is High," which went to #1 in the U.S. and U.K.
1990: Namibia becomes independent of South Africa.
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Love & Harmony Cruise 2019
Apr-13-2019 - Apr-18-2019, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA |
International Dub Gathering
Apr-18-2019 - Apr-21-2019, Bigastro, Spain |
Dis Poem Wordz & Agro Festival
Apr-28-2019, Portland , Jamaica |
Natural Mystic
Apr-28-2019 - May-01-2019, Gornji Milanovac, Serbia |
Tmrw.Tday Culture Fest
Apr-30-2019 - May-05-2019, Negril, Jamaica |
BeachLife Festival
May-03-2019 - May-05-2019, Redondo Beach, California, USA |
Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival 17th Annual
May-16-2019 - May-19-2019, Joshua Tree, California, USA |
Joshua Tree Music Festival
May-16-2019 - May-19-2019, Joshua Tree, California, USA |
Sunshine Reggae Festival
May-17-2019 - May-19-2019, Lauterbourg, France |
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival
May-17-2019 - May-18-2019, Coral Gables, Florida, USA |
Kentucky Reggae Festival
May-24-2019 - May-26-2019, Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
Camp Reggae
May-24-2019 - May-26-2019, Turtle, Tennessee, USA |
Love4Music Festival
May-26-2019, Huddersfield, United Kingdom |
Riddim West
Jun-08-2019, Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Wadada Festival
Jun-08-2019 - Jun-10-2019, Ploudalmézeau, France |
Charleston Carifest
Jun-21-2019 - Jun-23-2019, Charleston, South Carolina, 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 |
Summmerjam Festival 2019,The 34th
Jul-05-2019 - Jul-07-2019, Cologne, Germany |
Sunrise Reggae & Ska Festival
Jul-12-2019 - Jul-14-2019, Burtenbach , Germany |
Reggae Sumfest
Jul-14-2019 - Jul-20-2019, Montego Bay, Jamaica |
Seasplash Festival
Jul-18-2019 - Jul-22-2019, Šibenik , Croatia |
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival, 14th Annual
Jul-20-2019, Duluth, Minnesota, USA |
Battle Creek Caribbean Festival
Jul-20-2019, Battle Creek, Michigan, USA |
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, New York
Jul-21-2019, Queens, New York, New York, USA |
Iboga Summer Festival
Jul-25-2019 - Jul-28-2019, Cisco Grove, California, USA |
Guitarfish Music 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 |
Green Woods Roots & Culture Revival
Aug-09-2019 - Aug-11-2019, Brunswick, Maine, USA |
One Love Westcoast Festival
Aug-14-2019 - Aug-18-2019, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada |
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 |
Rototom Sunsplash
Aug-16-2019 - Aug-22-2019, Benicasim, Spain |
Rastafest Reggae Festival
Aug-17-2019, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
One Love Music Fest
Aug-17-2019 - Aug-18-2019, Somerset, New Jersey, USA |
SC Reggae Jerk Wine
Aug-25-2019, Charleston, South Carolina, USA |
Soul Rebel Festival 18th Annual
Sep-07-2019, Boulder, Colorado, USA |
Houston Reggae Festival
Sep-28-2019 - Sep-29-2019, Houston, Texas, USA |
Joshua Tree Music Festival
Oct-10-2019 - Oct-13-2019, Joshua Tree, California, USA |
Peter Tosh Music Festival
Oct-17-2019 - Oct-20-2019, New Kingston/Belmont, Jamaica |
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