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THE BIG HUMBOLDT JAM VIRTUAL CONCERT ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 FEATURES PATO BANTON, BOBBY VEGA, GEORGE PORTER, OBJECT HEAVY, MORE! TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
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FatBol Pharms and Big Brother Big Sisters presents The Big Humboldt Jam virtual concert on Saturday, January 23 at 7 p.m. to benefit mentoring in the community! The event features local and national talent such as Pato Banton, The Duet with Bobby Vega, George Porter Jr., Object Heavy, Lyndsey Battle, David Starfire, and more, and is filmed right at the historic Eagle House in Eureka!
Tickets start at just $15 and all proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of The North Coast.
Get your tickets now for this exciting music event and kick off the New Year and celebrate National Mentoring Month with fun music and conversations with our very own community members.
If unable to join us on Jan. 23, that’s okay! Tickets will be valid for one week!
You can get tickets for The Big Humboldt Jam on Eventbrite or find the link on Big Brothers Big Sisters’ website, ncbbbs.org.
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Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) celebrates Reggae Month 2021 with Signature Events
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Kingston, Jamaica - The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association joins the Ministries of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and the Ministry of Tourism in presenting Reggae Month 2021. The overarching theme “Ketch di riddim virtually” will guide Jaria’s Signature events – Reggae Open University, JaRIA Honour Awards and Reggae Wednesdays.
Reggae Open University 2021 will include a practical workshop on Thursday February 4th for industry professionals exploring themes covering online events promotion, Digital Auditing, Subscription Services and Digital Music Distribution. The weekly webinar will feature outstanding industry professionals and academia sharing their perspectives on the contribution and role of reggae in rebellion and the struggle for freedom in Jamaica and across the world on February 11th. A look at the creative city designation for the city of Kingston and what it means for the music and entertainment industry on February 18th. The final week’s discussion will explore the impact of reggae internationally under the theme “reggae gone global” with a special focus on dance on February 25th.
JaRIA will also engage schools across Jamaica for a special edition of the Reggae Open University entitled Reggae Stories with artistes such as Marcia Griffiths, Ibo Cooper, producer Mikey Bennett and music manager Copeland Forbes engaging the youth on their respective journey in the industry.
JaRIA aims to maintain the spirit of the usually anticipated Reggae Wednesdays’ series with themed nights including a special tribute on the 3rd for musicians and practitioners who passed in 2020. February 10, 17 and 24 will also be themed – “Reggaelution”, “Reggae Praise” and “Reggae Gone Global” respectively.
The JaRIA Honour Awards will close the monthlong celebrations on February 28th honouring 27 stalwarts in 18 categories in the music industry.
About Reggae Month
Reggae Month was declared in 2008 by then Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Kenneth Hall, and was spearheaded by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association with support from industry, ministries of culture and tourism and the CHASE Fund.
About JaRIA
JaRIA is an independent, non-governmental organisation serving the needs and furthering the common interest of all individuals, institutions, and firms directly and indirectly involved in the Jamaican music and entertainment industries.
Suite 11, 10 Holborn Road, Kingston 5 |876 468 5409 | 876 849 9560 |
https://www.jariaentertainment.com/
jaria.org@gmail.com
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New Music from Tasjay Produtions
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 Tasjay Productions is pleased to announce reggae singer Rad Dixon Releases New Song Today - "Write Your Name", a reggae cover version of the great Kenny Rogers' classic tune.
Also make sure to check out "Missing You" from Rad Dixon.
Tasjay Productions is the label that brought you the chart-topping "Outta Jamaica Riddim" in 2020.
Connect with them on socials:
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FEATURED VIDEO - Ourman by Doc J
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VIDEO PREMIERE - Ourman by Doc J
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 Name of Video/Song:
Ourman
Name of Band/Artist:
Doc J
Roots Rock Reggae Africain fromCongo!!!! Doc J, an emerging Congolese Reggae artist, presents his second single from his debut album Illumination. In his new song "Ourman", Doc J calls for racial equality and asks for the spiritual support of the black angel Ourman. In "Illumination", Doc J vehemently calls for strict respect for racial equality: "I take the example of what is happening in Libya: the sale of black women, slavery, colonisation in all its forms, inflicted by those who believe themselves superior to the black race," he indignantly states. His album "Illumination" is available on all streaming platforms. Recorded and mixed in studios in Brazzaville, the Congolese political capital, the album "Illumination" was produced by the label Ebobo Production.
Doc J - Ourman - official clip (https://youtu.be/F9at32Xcyug)
of his first album Illumination (https://smarturl.it/DocJIllumination)
For more info contact:
Thomas Breuer from Ebobo Production, boboproduction@gmail.com
https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/ebobo-production
https://www.facebook.com/eboboproduction/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-YGmav9UWIat8HKoj8HVYg
https://www.eboboproduction.com/
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Kingston, Jamaica: Downsound Books launches with the release of ‘Reggae My Life Is’
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 Reggae Sumfest boss Joe Bogdanovich is launching his new publishing company Downsound Books on a high note with the Spring 2021 release of “Reggae My Life Is”, the memoirs of veteran booking agent, artist manager, tour manager and Reggae Historian Copeland Forbes.
Copeland Forbes is considered one of the most consequential figures in the history of modern Jamaican music. Throughout his 50-plus year career as a manager and tour manager for some of the most iconic personalities in music, including Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Jimmy Cliff, Forbes has been a witness to and a participant in some of the most groundbreaking moments in Jamaica’s entertainment history.
Discussing the launch of Downsound Books and his decision to publish “Reggae My Life Is”, Bogdanovich noted, “I decided to establish this company over a year ago. Downsound is in the business of content delivery and investing in a book publishing operation is consistent with that strategic objective. Book publishing is largely about storytelling which has enormous commercial and cultural implications. We have always been fascinated with the promotion of Jamaican culture and we see this venture as another way of achieving this objective.”
The launch of the publishing company forms part of Downsound’s overall expansion strategy which is geared towards the promotion of Jamaica’s culture and the growth of the local entertainment industry. Expected to be one of the most insightful literary forays into Jamaican music culture, the much-anticipated Reggae My Life Is will give readers a unique view into experiences with icons like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, Jimmy Cliff, Bunny Wailer, Rita Marley, Gregory Issacs, Chris Blackwell, Mick Jagger, Luciano, Black Uhuru, Marcia Griffiths, Third World and so many more.
Bogdanovich concluded, “We will be concentrating on telling great Jamaican stories in entertainment. There are some amazing stories and our first release will be “Reggae My Life Is” which is a look at the Jamaican music industry over the last fifty years through the eyes of the ultimate insider Copeland Forbes. Furthermore, the project will employ several persons in the areas of marketing, collating, editing and writing.”
About Joe Bogdanovich
Joe Bogdanovich is a prominent businessman with decades of experience in the Jamaican and international entertainment industries. He is best known for his role as CEO of Downsound Entertainment, the promoter of the world-famous Reggae Sumfest music festival, and proprietor of the R Hotel Kingston and the recently launched District 5 restaurant and bar.
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SIGN THE PETITION: TOOTS HIBBERT FOR THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME
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Please join your voice to all of those petitioning the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct the immortal Toots Hibbert
(Dec. 8, 1942 - Sep. 11, 2020),
and pass this information on to everyone you know who feels the same way!
This campaign is spearheaded by reggae aficionado
Roger Steffens who is a
world-renowned historian of
Bob Marley and Reggae Music
and Mike Pawka of the
Jammin’ Reggae Archives.
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New Single from Vibrance The Arts Recording Label from St. Croix - ANCHANTS
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 Straight outta St.Croix, US Virgin Islands, Reggae Artist Anchants new track “Chatty” is out now ...Check it out!
Vibrance The Arts presents an alternative to the norm, as far as Roots music is concerned. The single, "Chatty", by Anchants, features live instruments on the "Chat Bout Riddim". A sticky, up-tempo Roots dub, that moves you from the very beginning. "Chatty" covers a wide array of topics. Serving as a guide to remain steadfast in the right, in a world of calamity, with the opening lines... "Youth man on the streets don't you sell no guns". A reminder of the importance of incorporating the Feminine principles, as he states..."ah she", simply put. Cosmological alignment, the awareness of Self and one's role in these times...
"It's not that I be, it's just the fact that Be happens to be." Much insight is offered with these lyrics. Ultimately, Anchants "Chatty" is one for the books. A good sound, good message, a good feeling, not just chatty.
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Reggae Songbird Yvonne Sterling Has Died
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 Reggae songbird Yvonne Sterling has died in hospital after suffering a stroke.
She succumbed while being treated at the Kingston Public Hospital.
She recently returned to the spotlight after The Gleaner highlighted her plight that she had hit hard times.
Sterling’s home was severely flooded when the St Andrew community was ravaged by rains from Hurricane Eta’s outer bands last year.
A few weeks later, Sterling was singing a whole new tune having relocated and restarted her recording career, after some 30 years.
“Thank You Lord”, recorded with Richie Stephens and Little Lenny for Pot of Gold records, is her latest tune which she recorded and shot a music video for in recent weeks.
She is the singer of the hit ‘If You Love Me’ and 'Oh Jah'.
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Prince Negasi EP JAH OVAH EVIL
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 Meet Prince Negasi — a Reggae Singer, Musician and Producer out of Portmore, Jamaica. His band Souls of Zion is comprised of young generation Roots Reggae musicians that keep the fires burning, spreading "Word Sound & Power" with The teachings of His Majesty Emperor Hailie Selassie I.
His performances include: 2015 Jamaican Independence Day concert, opening the show for Sizzla & Half Pint. Later that year he shared the stage with Dancehall Artist Kranium. In 2018 the band opened for Kabaka Pyramid and The Late Ones in New Haven, CT.
Over the summer of 2019, Prince Negasi toured the northeast from Brooklyn, NY to Canada opening for major acts such as Akae Beka, Iba Mahr and Roots of Creation & many more. Started 2020 onstage with high energy at Sound DJ Alarm Music Festival in Linstead, Jamaica.
He then was featured with Denroy Morgan on The Petition Launch Tour supporting a worldwide annual recognition of the Coronation Day of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie JAH Rastafari & Empress Menen. Upon his return he appeared with I Anbassa & Queen Adessa on the Power of Reggae with our beloved ascended Father German.
The strangest times have come upon us — the seed of JAH OVAH EVIL was taking shape with Prince Negasi and his band the Souls of Zion.
Track List
1) Zionites
2) River Jordan
3) JAH Children Come
4) Be Wise
5) Holding Firm
These artists are a set of men who have been working on manifesting the specific Word Sound that was given to Prince Negasi. This particular brand of reggae is the same one that put reggae on the map and spreads the message of One Love and showcases the most important biblical and historical event of our time, namely the Coronation of King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, as prophesied.
Over the summer of 2020, Prince was featured alongside Greg Roy with Satta Sound at the controls.
Songs on the upcoming JAH OVAH EVIL were then featured at another benchmark show for Souls of Zion in downtown Hartford at CT. Peace Fest alongside Zuggu.
The Souls of Zion then hit the studio boot-camp style. The result is a band of proficient musicians who now can unite to produce and play any music and most importantly the EP that sets the signature sound that Prince Negasi has been working towards as an artist — he is musically and lyrically determined to fulfill the mission that JAH has given him.
Stay tuned for the singles, videos, follow-up album and more teachings in various media and linguistics.
taubtalent@gmail.com
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Attention Reggae Artists — Free listing opportunity
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Greetings Reggae Artists,
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Here is the direct link to post your info: (easy and free – takes 2 minutes)
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Your info will appear in our LINK DIRECTORY — another way for fans and industry folks to find you!
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Billboard - Reggae Albums Chart This Week
January 21, 2021 - It's still Bob toppin' the charts!
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Today, history was made. Today, Kamala Harris of Jamaican and Indian descent became the first female, Black, and South Asian vice president of the United States of America. It's a moment more than worthy of all of the articles, retweets, and phrasal repetitions. It's a win that was hard fought, both for Vice President Harris and for American democracy.
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Richie B's Jamaican Reggae Airplay Charts
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Jamaica Music Countdown — By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
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TOP 25 Dancehall Singles, TOP 25 Reggae Singles and TOP 10 Albums/CD Chart
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| January 21 |
| 1967: |
Tsuyoshi Kawakami [Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra; bass] is born in Tokyo, Japan. |
| 1980: |
Lee "Scratch" Perry expresses his opinion to Japan's minister of justice over the case which Paul McCartney is being jailed in Tokyo for marijuana possession.
"Please do not consider the amount of herbs involved excessive. Master PAUL McCARTNEY's intensions are positive.", BABY BLUE GREEN STAR PIPECOCK JACKSON LEE "SCRATCH" PERRY BANANA EYE I PEN JA NATURES LOVE DEFENDER said.
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| 1998: |
Florida's governor and cabinet unanimously vow to fight an attempt to amend the state's constitution to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. |
| January 22 |
| 1946: |
Sidney Wolfe is born. |
| 1949: |
Joseph Hill [Culture] is born in St. Catherine, Jamaica. |
| January 23 |
| 1959: |
(some say 1957 or 1955): Earl Falconer [UB40; bass] is born in Birmingham, England. |
| 1960: |
Carol Thompson is born in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England. |
| 1973: |
James Eduardo McWhinney [Big Mountain] is born. |
| 1999: |
Prince Lincoln Thompson passes away (died from cancer) in St. Bart's Hospital, London. |
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Note, this is the first time in 26 years that we will not be publishing an annual magazine due to cancellation of festivals and live music events because of global pandemic.
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