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Volume 20/Issue 27
Media Coverage of Reggae Since 1993
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Click on it to jump to that section
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Oregon ~ Northwest World Reggae Festival 2023 - July 21 and 22 - The Itals, Reemah, Prezident Brown, Marlon Asher, Alika, more. All Tix include camping!
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The 19th Annual Northwest World Reggae Festival will be held at the historic McKinnon Airpark near Bull Run, Oregon. The festival features Roots Reggae bands from Jamaica, Argentina Trinidad and Tobago, Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe, Hawaii, California, and Oregon.
NEW site: The historic McKinnon Airpark, Bull Run, Oregon-just 4 miles east of Sandy, Oregon and 10 miles south of Corbett, Oregon
Great walk-in camping, plus Car and RV camping will have a parking spot and an equal space next to your vehicle for tents, chairs, etc.
Rustic showers on site this year - Natural soaps only!! All folks are expected to pack it in- pack it out VIP passes this year will be great. Close to the stage area with your choice of RV, car or walk in camping. Plus side stage viewing area with VIP porta-potties. Organic food booths — amazing craft vendors!!
All Tickets include camping!
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NYC - Kumar & The Original Fyah at SOB's July 6 TONIGHT
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 Four of the original members of the Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae band, Raging Fyah have reunited and have rekindled the magic flame! Kumar Bent on lead vocals & guitar, Anthony “ToniDrumz” Watson on drums, Demar Gayle on keyboards alongside backing vocalist/ engineer Mahlon “Debo Ras” Moving and longtime friend, Damion “Star D” Benjamin on bass.
Rewind: They collectively produced and recorded 3 studio albums, “Judgement Day”, “Destiny” & “Everlasting” together as RF between 2010 & 2016. Their third album, “Everlasting” was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. As Raging Fyah, they toured North America, Europe & Oceania with the likes of Ali Campbell’s UB40, Stick Figure & Rebelution among others.
In 2018, Kumar parted ways and continued his “Kulture Walk” as a solo artist releasing a solo album in 2020.
Spring 2023… a new fyah has been ignited with Roots, Rock, Reggae. We invite you to put your lighters up…… this is KUMAR & the ORIGINAL FYAH ready to blaze the S.O.B.’s stage!
$22
Age 18+
https://sobs.com/events/kumar-the-original-fyah/
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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Biopic Gets Reggae and Tear-Filled Teaser Trailer (Video)
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Duluth, MN - Bayfront Reggae Festival - Saturday, July 15
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BAYFRONT REGGAE AND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Bayfront Festival Park
5th Ave West and Railroad Street
Duluth, MN 55803
SATURDAY JULY 15 2023
RAIN OR SHINE
Gates open at noon
Children 11 and under free with paid adult
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Read the Latest on Minister Marion Hall fka "Lady Saw"as she returns to Center Stage of Reggae Sumfest as Saturday Night headliner July 22 , 2023
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 Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, is enjoying an epic comeback to live performing
which launched at Groovin’ In The Park in NYC on Sunday June 25th — it has gone viral!
Minister Marion Hall says that while she’ll “never go back to being Lady Saw,” she still remains Dancehall’s “baddest” female artist.
Read full article HERE - Dancehall Magazine
Minister Marion Hall Fires At Spice & Queen Ifrica At Groovin, Tarrus Riley New Music
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Issachar Muzik is proud to present the fifth single from authentic Jamaican roots reggae harmony group Link&Chain
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Now streaming on all platforms, “Defend Mi Blackness” from Ken Serious. The track is released via Issachar Muzik and distributed by the iconic Tuff Gong International.
Issachar Muzik is proud to present the fifth single from authentic Jamaican roots reggae harmony group Link&Chain this Friday.
"Woman Of The Century" is out now on all platforms. The song is released via Issachar Muzik and distributed by the iconic Tuff Gong International.
Their previous tracks distributed by Tuff Gong International have all received a massive amount of international press and airplay: "Let Your Light Shine", "Guide Me Jah", "Don't Do That", and "Dirty Works". INSTAGRAM
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SISTER CAROL concludes her Nubian Wombman Tour - 3 dates left
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 Known for her signature chanting style, Sister Carol is one of the most enduring female reggae artists over the last 40 years. An electrifying, Grammy-nominated performer, she is affectionately known as "Mother Culture" and "The Black Cinderella," which is also the name of her record label.
Born Carol Theresa East, in Kingston, Jamaica, Sister Carol was 14 when her family immigrated to Brooklyn, New York. After receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from City College in New York, she set out on her musical career.
Around the same time, she met Brigadier Jerry, a Jamaican DJ who encouraged her to try chatting in Jamaican dancehall style, rather than singing. After winning competitions in New York and Jamaica, Sister Carol toured with The Meditations. In the past forty years, she has produced nineteen albums full of heartfelt conscious roots, and has toured the globe.
Her recent collaborations include “World Needs Love” with Marcia Griffiths, and “My Jamaica” with Nakeeba Amaniyea. In addition to her musical career, Sister Carol has appeared in several movies, directed by the late Jonathan Demme, including Something Wild, Married to the Mob, Rachel’s Getting Married, and Ricki And The Flash. She has raised four children, and has twelve grandchildren, and lives in Jamaica.
For bookings contact:
Peter Wardle | Kings Music International
Cell: (510) 326-8445
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Join us in Montego Bay, Jamaica ...REGGAE SUMFEST 2023 - Week-long Festivities
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REGGAE SUMFEST 2023
Check out our week-long Events Calendar -
Join us in Jamaica!
July 16 2023 –
Family Fun Day
July 17 2023 –
Street Dance
July 18 2023 -
All White
July 19 2023 –
Blitz
July 20 2023 –
Global Sound Clash
July 21 2023 –
Main Festival Night 1
July 22 2023 –
Main Festival Night 2
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Sacramento, CA - The Holo Holo Journey continues....Holo Holo Sacramento
on September 9 & 10 - Sutter Health Park
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 Holo Holo SAC - Sacramento, CA
Sep 9 - 10, 2023
Good Vibez Presents in partnership with JMF presents are
thrilled to announce this incredible lineup for the inaugural Holo Holo Sacramento
on September 9 & 10.
Kolohe Kai
• J Boog
• FIJI
• Rebel Souljahz
• Mike Love
• Ka'ikena Scanlan
• Chris Boomer • Common Kings
• Steel Pulse •
Maoli
• Three Plus
• Koauka
Eli Mac
• CRSB
We're going to be bringing those island vibez to Sacramento for 2 days of
wonderful music, delicious food, and of course, nonstop good vibez!
JUST ANNOUNCED!
We're excited to announce Holo Holo California is making the move to
Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park PLUS we're adding to the line up!
Please welcome American Idol 2023 Winner Iam Tongi & Sacramento's own, FINN
to the Holo Holo California!
Check Here for Tickets and Info
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Tacoma, WA - REGGAE ON THE WAY - Join us for two days of good vibes and reggae music. July 15th & 16th, 2023
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 Lemay - ACM Haub Field
2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421
Reggae on the Way takes over Lemay Haub Field in Between Lemay - America's Car Museum and The Tacoma Dome for two days of music. Saturated in the essence of Tacoma, this location lends itself to a truly amazing musical experience.
GET TIX HERE
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FEATURED VIDEOS ~ Your Video Could be here! Inna De Yard - Baltimore (feat. Winston McAnuff & Johnny Osbourne)
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FEATURED VIDEOS - Inna De Yard - Baltimore (feat. Winston McAnuff & Johnny Osbourne)
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Attention Reggae Artists — Free listing opportunity
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In Jah´s Name We Pray - It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view.
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The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
Bertrand Russell
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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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This Week in Reggae — and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
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| July 6 |
| 1966: |
Malawi becomes a republic. |
| 1969: |
Michael Grant [Musical Youth] is born. |
| 1975: |
Comoros gain independence from France (most of them). |
| 1999: |
Michael Wallace [Third World; keyboards] passes away (shot to death) in Kingston at about 11:30 p.m. He was 43. |
| 2001: |
Video "One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute Concert" [Palm Pictures] is certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). |
| July 7 |
| Tanabata; the festival of the Star Vega (Japan) |
| 1977: |
Two Sevens Clash Day
Many Jamaicans stayed at home, fearing to venture outside lest the song's evocation of Marcus Garvey's dire warnings for the 7/7/77 be fulfilled.
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| 1984: |
The Skatalites play to thousands at Selhurst Park during the London Sunsplash.
The Skatalites play seven tunes and also back Prince Buster on three before closing with a reprise of their theme song, "Freedom Sounds".
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Female DJ Spice (Grace Hamilton) is born. |
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Upcoming Reggae Festivals & Events - Search by Name of Event, Date of Event, Upcoming Events and Archived Events.
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