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The 25th anniversary issue of the annual Reggae Festival Guide magazine – 110 pages packed full of reggae news and lifestyle. Click or swipe on your devise and enjoy!
This keepsake edition is 110 pages chock-full of entertaining and educational editorial about reggae lifestyle, legends and industry updates by reggae's top aficionados, plus new music releases and tour dates from artists, reggae-related book reviews, videos, and dozens of reggae festivals with full line-ups so that reggae fans can plan their summer.
Georgia: Caribbean Culture Will Be Front & Center at the Inaugural Roswell Caribbean Fest
July 13 with Reggae and Soca Stars, Cultural Food & Vendors!
On July 13, vibrant West Indian culture takes center stage in Roswell, GA with the first Roswell Caribbean Festival.Presented by the City Of Roswell and Island Blend,the family-friendly event takes place at Riverside Park, and one of its main organizers is Jamaican Lou Brown, a popular figure in entertainment living in nearby Atlanta. He expects a strong turnout given the growing Caribbean communities in metropolitan Georgia. Thecity of Roswell, Georgia played a pivotal role in the South’s cotton industry during the 19th century, especially in the years leading to the Civil War in 1861.
The JAH KINGS Reggae Band's Well Awaited Single and Video
SAN LUIS VALLEY DUBB Is Released!!!
CRESTONE, CO (JUNE 12, 2019) - The JAH KINGS Reggae Band's Single and Video SAN LUIS VALLEY DUBB has blasted forth in celebration of the world renowned San Luis Valley in beautiful southern Colorado! The San Luis Valley is known as a place of Ancient Ceremonies of the Anasazi, Ute, Hopi, Zuni, and Navajo Native Americans, With visually stunning footage, and Alexander Kofi's lyrical message of "A Place of Great Spirituality", the video flows sweetly to rootikaly roots rythms and heavy bass, bringing home crucial roots Reggae on top of the world! Kofi proudly re-iterates...ROOTS AND CULTURE!!
Montego Bay Jerk Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Success
Members of the team pose at the Kingston launch of the Mobay Jerk Festival; Safi James Barrow - Destination Marketing Manager, Lorna Robinson- Promotions Manager Jamaica Tourist Board, Guest Speaker Dr. Carey Wallace - Director for the Tourism Enhancement Fund, John Lindo - Festival Organize and Jolene Longmore - Event PR Coordinator.
Kingston Jamaica The annual Montego Bay Jerk Festival, a calendar event for the last nine years in Montego Bay St James, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Staged on Emancipation day, August 1st, at the Catherine Hall venue in the parish’s capital, the event has seen growth and tremendous success as a destination summer festival catering to both Jamaicans and visitors.
Penn Valley, California - Pure Music & Art Festival on June 22 with Mikey General, Kulcha Knox & more
The Pure Music & Art Festival takes place on June 22, 2019 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm at The Western Gateway Park Pavilion in Penn Valley, CA. It is an all day, family friendly, reggae and art festival featuring International and Local Musicians and Artists.
Houston Jerk Fest was born from the idea to bring community and culture together with food, family, music and fun. Houston Jerk Fest is a food and music festival centered around a Jerk cook-off competition where contestants compete for the top prizes and recognition. There will be food, vendors, kid’s zone, and activities for the whole family.
Virginia:
Glen Washington To Headline The 2019 Chesapeake Bay Reggae Fest
The 9th Annual Chesapeake Bay Reggae Festival will take place on Saturday, June 22nd at Mill Point Park (100 Eaton Street) in Hampton, Virginia. One of the main performers on the lineup this year is veteran reggae artist Glen Washington. He will be supported by several local acts. One day only but we promise to make that an action-packed day Full of Reggae and Fun!
Reggae artists from around the world are congratulating us on our 25th Anniversary milestone. We are very humbled and have shared with you their message and songshere. Warrior King, Cham, Big Mountain, Lutan Fyah, Safira Mono, more!
MYKAL ROSE with SLY & ROBBIE and REGGAE ANGELS touring the US in May, June & July - headlining five festivals. Check out the show when they come to your area
New Single from the Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths’ ‘Timeless’ Album - Rock Steady + This Old Man
Nikki Z
This week we check in with Govana as he talks about music, ladies and surviving a bullet to the back. All this plus the latest new music and entertainment with the Queen 'Nikki Z' also available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Itunes! Live from 'Work And Jam' www.WorkandJam.com Marketing & Booking - Bookdivaz@gmail.com Nikki Z Live Twitter/Instagram: @NikkiZOfficial & @NikkizNewz www.QueenzOfficial.com
New CDs in the Mix
Sister Carol feat. Marcia Griffiths - World Needs Love [Official Video 2019]
Hear Reggae Great Big Youth’s Rendition of Bo Diddley’s ‘Gunslinger’
Reggae great Big Youth makes a rare return to the mic for a rendition of Bo Diddley’s “Gunslinger” on the latest cut off the upcoming Red, Gold, Green & Blue compilation, the first release from Zak Starkey’s Trojan Jamaica label.
On “Gunslinger,” Big Youth, the deejay and toastmaster responsible for Seventies classics like Dreadlocks Dread and Natty Cultural Dread, teams with the renowned Sly & Robbie, Studio One guitar great Ernest Ranglin and producer Youth for their version of Rob Jevons’ Morricone-esque remix of the Diddley song.
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1983: Singer Tami Chynn is born in Kingston, Jamaica.
1999: Producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes passes away in London. Age 41. He was shot dead by five black men travelling in a blue motor car in Harlesden. It was two weeks before his 42th birthday (June 27th).
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