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Anguilla - Moonsplash March 26-28, 2021 - Live Show
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 Moonsplash in Anguilla. Live show on March 26-28 at the Dune Preserve with Cat Coore and Friends, and many more.
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Introducing New Song from King Tappa: Bad Energy
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 Artist: King Tappa
Name of Song: Bad Energy
Name of Album: Feeling the Vibes
Name of Label: King Tappa Productions
Bad Energy was inspired by the pandemic which we’re now facing. The idea of the song came to me while listening to the beat. I am really focused on my career and the choices I make in life. Many times we are interrupted by loved ones or friends that give us so much of their problems and stress to digest while not realizing that we have our own issues to deal with.
Bad Energy is the song that gives you the energy to say NO, to stand up and not be taken advantage of,
to not take crap from anyone or sit and listen to
negative toxic energy. It's a dance and motivation song at the same time.
I created the song to help people be more vocal and say how they feel about a toxic environment or situation. Fire burn bad energy, we don’t want this around us. It's all about positive vibes only. “Stay focus"
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THE ROYALS IN CONCERT - "Uniting the world through global music" |
FREE ONLINE EVENT!!!
This Friday March 26 at 9pm eastern or 8pm Jamaica on @blacklight_records YouTube channel
Featuring Reggae icon TWIGGI @twiggimusic
French dancehall star Charly B @charlybmusic &
I n I Peter Lloyd @peterlloydworld
Special guest hosts the dancehall icon CARLENE THE DANCEHALL QUEEN @dancehallqueencarlene n
Culinary genius CHEF NOEL CAMPBELL @iamchefnoel
If you are a fan family friend or supporter I implore you to share the flier everywhere. I would truly appreci-love for doing so.
Come to the concert. It's going to be 🔥🔥🔥
I love you all 🙏🏾
POSITIVE POWERFUL PEOPLE
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The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program Accepting Applications
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 National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has issued a statement regarding the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), which was signed into law December 27, 2020. Today, the @SBAgov announced it is slated to open up SVOG applications April 8, 2021.
“We realize this is an enormous undertaking for the SBA and we appreciate everything the agency is doing to ensure this program is administered as Congress intended as expeditiously as possible. The opening can’t come soon enough. The fate of our industry’s survival is dependent on it. To say we have been anxiously awaiting the day when we can apply for this emergency relief is an understatement.”
Click Here for more info
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Paramount’s Bob Marley Biopic Sets Helmer Reinaldo Marcus Green To Direct
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 Following a lengthy search, Paramount has tapped "King Richard’s" Reinaldo Marcus Green to direct its Bob Marley movie for the studio. Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley and Cedella Marley will produce on behalf of Tuff Gong. Robert Teitel will also produce.
Bob Marley died of cancer in 1981 at age 36 but in that short lifetime he changed the landscape of music, introducing generations to reggae with such hit songs as “Get Up, Stand Up,” “One Love,” “No Woman, No Cry,” “Could You Be Loved,” “Buffalo Soldier,” “Jammin” and “Redemption Song.”
“Bob Marley’s music lives on in all of us. His lyrics transcend continents, color, creed, and generations of people. It heals. It fights,” said Green. “It bleeds love and truth. It’s a true honor and privilege to work with Ziggy and the Marley Family, and Paramount Pictures to bring his story to life. Audiences want to know the real Bob, the man as well as the legend. I trust this film will bring us closer to understanding his journey, his music, and continue to carry the torch of his legacy with humility and grace, and most of all, love.”
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1st Annual TICO TIME REGGAE FEST May 13-16, 2021 Tico Time River Resort, Aztec, New Mexico, 20 miles from Durango, Colorado
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 3 Days of Reggae Music on 74 Acres of Animas Riverfront Paradise. Festival activities include live performances all 3 days plus
Sound Clash/late night Dancehall after parties & Drum circles.
RV & Tent camping available
Performers include: Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth, Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, Perfect Giddimani, with Lion Heights, Jahdan Blakkamoore, Karim Israel of Arise Roots, Zeb from Tribal Seeds, Kash’d Out
& many more.
Fireworks shows, Art, Food, Vendors, Local Brews, Entertainers,
Magic Show, POI/Fire Spinning Performances, After Parties, Waterslides, Waterslide Jumps, Beach Volleyball, Ponds with complementary Paddleboards, Large dog park, Nungee jumping, Wakeboarding, Innertubing on the river.
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Reggae Festival Guide (RFG) interviews Recording Artist "JahRiffe”...
RFG: What 's going on in your music career? But wait, for those who don't know, give us a quick intro.
JahRiffe: Kool. Well I am JahRiffe a Songwriter, Vocalist, Producer, Performer, Humanitarian & Entrepreneur.
RFG: That’s a lot, Jah.
JahRiffe: Truly it can be, but it's just really a love and a conviction that it is my calling to do these things. Music has always been in my life from a child growing up with lots of house parties and sound systems being right in my home. I was privy to having the latest music of the time around so it built up the catalogue of music in my head. That has led me to do what I am doing now.
Follow JahRiffe/ Listen/Purchase his Music here:
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New Release from Link&Chain "Ready" - Listen Here
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 "READY" New single from Jamaican reggae band Link&Chain, "are you ready?"
This song shows the ingenuity and uniqueness of Link&Chain
and their strength to carry on the musical legacy of roots music,
creating within 3 different time zones and four studios.
"READY" with its dancehall vibes and upfull lyrics will have fans wanting more Link&Chain and feeling the good vibes of authentic roots reggae music!
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New Release from Lee "Scratch" Perry & The Spacewave - Dubz of the Root
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 Dubz of the Root Springs Forward
Taking tracks recorded by dub reggae legend Lee "Scratch" Perry in Negril for the album Rootz Reggae Dub, Spacewave produces a high-resolution audio remix album, now online.
Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Lee "Scratch" Perry channels an uptempo roots reggae sound for this project and continues his commentary on spirituality, good and evil, and the human condition.
Curtis Haywood’s saxophones give original tracks by Speak Easy (drums, bass, guitars, keyboard) and Larry McDonald (percussion) a deeper dub vibe.
Backing harmonies are from Detroit-based female trio Dames Brown and The Groovematist.
Album Credits:
Dubz of the Root was produced by Spacewave and recorded in Negril Jamaica, Michigan USA, and New York USA with backing vocals by Dames Brown and the Groovematist and backing musicians Speak Easy, percussionist Larry McDonald, and saxophonist Curtis Haywood.
Background vocals by Dames Brown (Athena Johnson, Teresa Marbury & LaRae Starr) - Athena Johnson appears courtesy of SoulJazz Entertainment, Teresa Marbury appears courtesy of Mar-Lo Records, LLC and LaRae Starr appears courtesy of Triple Seven, LLC
Produced by Spacewave®; Dames Brown Session Produced by The Groovematist®
Mixed & Mastered by John Palmer at Andro-Media®
Lee “Scratch” Perry Vocals & Percussion Recorded by John Palmer in Negril, Jamaica
Dames Brown & The Groovematist Backing Vocals Recorded by Ira Moore at Groovehouse Recording Studios in Dexter, Michigan USA; Speak Easy Guitars, Keyboards, Drums & Bass Recorded by Corey DeRushia at Troubadour Recording Studio in Lansing, Michigan USA; Larry McDonald Percussion Recorded by John Palmer in New York City USA; Curtis Haywood Saxophones Recorded by Curtis Haywood in Wheatley Heights, New York USA
Many thanks to the Mad Professor, King Fatty, and nameless others who made their samples available.
All songs written by Reinford Hugh Perry (Dogstreet Road Music Publishing - BMI), Speak Easy & John Sanford Palmer (Spacewave Music Publishing - ASCAP)
FOLLOW LEE SCRATCH PERRY:
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REGGAE ANGELS - NEW ALBUM RELEASE - REMEMBER OUR CREATOR - WITH SLY & ROBBIE
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Pre-Order Now Available
It is with great enthusiasm that Kings Music International and Zojak World Wide announce the release of Remember Our Creator, the new album from the Reggae Angels scheduled for release on April 2, 2021. The physical CD is a two disc release featuring vocal and dub versions. This CD, as well as the back catalog, can be purchased through www.reggaeangels.com.
The Fox Dubs version is scheduled for digital release April 16, 2021. The Reggae Angels are a world class reggae act based in the San Francisco bay area with a catalogue of fifteen CD’s.
They have been recording and performing conscious roots reggae for three decades. The message of this album focuses on themes such as remembering God, living in love, gratitude and patience.
Remember Our Creator features the multi-Grammy award winning legends, masters of groove and propulsion, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare on and drums and bass. Also featured on the album are Dwight Pinkney on guitar, Patrick Murray and Franklyn ‘Bubbler’ Waul on keyboards, Dean Fraser on sax, the late Ronald “Nambo” Robinson on trombone and Okeil Mckentyre on trumpet. Additional bass work is done by Christopher Meredith. On melodica is Augustus Pablo’s son, Addis Pablo and on percussion is Alton “Sandrum” Vanhorne. On background vocals is Ellenore “Brady” Walters who sang on the previous three albums. Lead vocals were done by Peter "Fenton" Wardle. The previous two Reggae Angels albums, The Way and Rely On Him also feature Sly and Robbie. Everyone who performed on the new album put their many years of experience into the project to present its musical depth and give it life and flavor.
Remember Our Creator was recorded by Peter Wardle at the Workshop in Oakland, CA. Additional recording was done by Orville “Rorey” Baker at the One Pop studio and by Delroy “Phatta” Pottinger at the Anchor studio, both in Kingston, Jamaica. Remember Our Creator was mixed and mastered by the world-renown engineer Jim Fox at the Lion and Fox Recording Studio in Washington DC, who has mixed their last 6 albums. The album will be distributed by Zojak World Wide and available for purchase on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and a variety of other major online retailers.
The Reggae Angels have performed on many major US and European festivals. They have toured extensively in North America, Hawaii, Canada and Europe and have also performed in South America and Africa. They have done five US tours backed by Sly and Robbie.
Click on the following link to hear the song, "It Is Possible."
For bookings contact:
Peter Wardle
Kings Music International
(510) 326-8445
peter@kingsmusicintl.com
www.kingsmusicinternational.com
For interviews or general inquires contact:
James Lord,
Zojak World Wide
(876) 821-2493
james@zojakworldwide.com
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FEATURED VIDEO - Sgt. Remo is “Just Getting Started”
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VIDEO PREMIERE - Sgt. Remo's “Just Getting Started”
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PLEASE 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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Attention Reggae Artists — Free listing opportunity
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Greetings Reggae Artists,
Please give yourself a FREE link on our top-ranking website: www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com
Here is the direct link to post your info: (easy and free – takes 2 minutes)
https://reggaefestivalguide.com/orders/link.php
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
March 20, 2021 - It's still Bob toppin' the charts!
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“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
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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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| March 25 |
| 1807: |
British Parliament abolishes slave trade. |
| 1965: |
Martin Luther King, Jr. leads 25,000 marchers to the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, to protest the denial of voting rights to blacks. |
| 1971: |
Little Roy records "Hard Fighter" for Lloyd Dalley, The Matador. |
| 1976: |
David Bowie appears in court in Rochester, New York following his arrest for possession of marijuana on March 21. The case is adjourned, only to be dropped a year later. |
| March 26 |
| 1980: |
The Police performed to a massive crowd in Bombay, India. |
| 1983: |
Culture Club's reggae-styled tune "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" peaks at #2 on the pop singles chart. |
| March 27 |
| 1940: |
Derrick Morgan is born in Stewarton, Jamaica. |
| 1955: |
Mad Professor (Neil Fraser) is born in Guyana. |
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Ishikawa Michihisa [Ska Flames; saxophone] is born. |
| 1963: |
DJ Bobo General (Patrick Bernard) is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 2020: |
Bob Andy (Keith Anderson) passes away at 75. |
| 2020: |
Delroy Washington passes away after a short illness. |
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Read the 2019 Reggae Festival Guide magazine in its entirety page-by-page in Digital Format
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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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