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Volume 20/Issue 50
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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SNWMF 2024 TICKET ON SALE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13TH 9AM PST
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 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
Buy early and save big!
3-day Music Ticket
(Limited Early Bird Price) $215
3-day Camping Ticket (Car-SUV) $150
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Sierra Nevada World Music is dedicated to nurturing a world family peacefully united in celebration of the universal spirit of music.
More info on our website: www.snwmf.com
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Introducing New Song from T.Natty: "Streets of Jamaica"
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 Introducing New Song from T.Natty:
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Streets of Jamaica
Name of Artist: T.Natty
Name of Song: Streets of Jamaica
This song was created because of real life situations. Two brothers lost their lives through gun violence, and one was involved in lottery scamming so this is the main source from which my inspiration came from for this song.
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Ras Vuyo is an artist and a producer from South Africa, and Love & Unity is his second album as an artist. As a producers Ras Vuyo’s riddims have been voiced by artists like Freddie Mc Gregor, Jimmy Riley, Prince Malachi, Yellowman and many other international Reggae artist.
The Love & Unity album was written with the hope to touch the human Spirit in all its diverse expressions and interests, that is both musically and lyrically. The album has 13 tracks including two Dub versions. Sometimes in pursuit of our personal interests we can cause harm to fellow humans, the Love & Unity album hopes to encourage people to consider the option of Love instead of hurting others.
On the album Ras Vuyo features Isha Bel, Nazamba, Jack Radics, Crosby Bolani, Bulelani Black Bee and the Meditators. Isha Bel singing the harmonies on 10 of the songs and is featuring Grub Cooper on Africa in me and you.
The music is played by Azania Band featuring Dean Fraser, Manjul, Odel Johnson and Saymon Roger.
Click link below to listen to the album.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN
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Masicka’s ‘Generation of Kings’ Debuts At No. 1 On iTunes
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 Masicka’s ‘Generation of Kings’ Debuts At No. 1 On iTunes Reggae.
Masicka’s ‘Generation of Kings’ Debuts At No. 1 On iTunes Reggae Masicka topples Bob Marley for the number one spot on iTunes Reggae chart with his new album "Generation of Kings"
Dancehall artiste Masicka has earned a new milestone as his sophomore album, Generation of Kings, debuted atop the iTunes Reggae chart just hours after the project was released on Friday.
Two versions of the album were released, and both are now at the number 1 and 2 positions on the chart- pushing down Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ from the top spot following an almost continuous two-year run on the chart.
Masick’s second album is released under Def Jams Recordings, which he signed with earlier this year in a multi-album deal. The project features fellow Jamaican artistes Popcaan, Dexta Daps, Spice, Chronic Law, and Lila Iké, Afrobeats artiste Fave on the track “Fight For Us” and Haitian-American singer Fridayy “Wet.”
.Among those who congratulated the artiste were Dexta Daps, Jashii, producer Markus Banton, Jesse Royal, Hottarice, and I-Octane, among others.
LISTEN HERE
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JaRia Reggae Song Competition |
 Send in your video submissions for the JaRIA Reggae Song Competition to win a chance to perform during Reggae Month 2024!!
How to enter:
1. Follow @jariaentertainment on Instagram
2. Post entry video on personal account and tag JaRIA.
3. Shortlisted entries will be posted on JaRIA's IG pages for likes/votes.
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Berkeley, CA - Upcoming Reggae/World Music Show at UC Theatre - Sammy J
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 The UC Theatre, Taub Family Music Hall in Berkeley, CA located in downtown Berkeley has an eclectic line-up of the most amazing musicians. Upcoming on their calendar in the reggae and world music genres: SAMMY J
Friday, December 15, Sammy J brings the Pacific Island sound to Berkeley. Somewhere between the charisma of Frank Sinatra, the empathetic tone of Bob Marley, and the smooth and sultry vocal runs of Lauryn Hill, lives the warm and kind voice of Sammy Johnson. An Australian native, Sammy Johnson embraces his Maori and Polynesian roots to create positive and uplifting music. Blending together island reggae, soul and jazz vibes with heartfelt lyrics, Sammy's sound is exhilarating and intoxicating.
All shows are all ages.
Doors: 7:00pm • Show: 8:00pm.
2036 University Avenue in downtown Berkeley, CA. This beautiful venue is easily accessible by all modes of transportation including BART, bus, bikes, and car. Parking is available at the Center Street Garage and the Golden Bear Parking Lot.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
For more info visit vwww.theuctheatre.org/ or call 510-356-4000
The UC Theatre is an independent music venue with youth educational programs sustained annually by ticket sales and your donations.
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Shaggy announces ‘Boombastic Radio’ on SiriusXM
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 SiriusXM announced that Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Shaggy is launching an exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio.
Bringing listeners Shaggy’s favorite reggae, dancehall and afrobeats music, the channel is now available to subscribers in their cars on channel 332 and on the SiriusXM app.
Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio, curated entirely by the artist, invites listeners to immerse themselves in the sounds of reggae, dancehall and vibrant afrobeats.
From the iconic rhythms of Sean Paul and Lady Saw to the dynamic sounds of Wizkid and Burna Boy, Shaggy’s Boombastic Radio is packed with songs that will get everyone moving while celebrating the rich musical traditions of the Caribbean and Africa.
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Monterey, CA ~ California Roots Music & Arts Festival on May 24-25-26, 2024
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 Join us for the 13th Annual California Roots Music & Arts Festival on May 24-25-26, 2024 at the historic Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey, CA.
Monterey County Fairgrounds
2004 Fairgrounds Rd, Monterey, CA
DAMIAN 'JR GONG' MARLEY
BURNING SPEAR, LUPE FIASCO, PEPPER, J BOOG, TRIBAL SEEDS, COLLIE BUDDZ, THE EXPENDABLES, KABAKA PYRAMID, many more!
Click HERE for full line-up, Tickets, and more info
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Hoover, Alabama - Turbulence Saturday, December 16
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 JAMBO GRILL (Authentic African Cuisine)1845 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, Alabama
Let's join a Legend and celebrate the culture.
Make this a success and more artists will be brought to the city.
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Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Fest Feb 17-18. Exquisite new venue... Get Tix Here!
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 Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Fest 2 Days
Sat • Feb 17 - Sun • Feb 18, 2024
Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, NV
Good Vibez Presents and PR Entertainment, Inc., the teams behind Tahoe’s ever-popular Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival, are proud to announce the lineup for the Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival 2024. On February 17th and 18th—President’s Day weekend—reggae royalty Damian 'Jr Gong' & Stephen Marley and fan favorites, Stick Figure will take the stage at the brand-new Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada.
Tickets for Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival are on sale now. Ticket holders will be treated to performances from Miki Rae & The Hooligans, The Green, Collie Buddz, and Damian 'Jr Gong' & Stephen Marley on Saturday, February 17th, and False Rhythms, The Elovaters, The Movement, and Stick Figure on Sunday, the 18th. Hosted by Otis Otes and with DJ sets from Squarefield Massive, Winter Reggae Festival is sure to be a little slice of warm vibes in the middle of snow season; something Paul Reder, President of PR Entertainment, Inc., is excited about. “The combination of this year’s lineup, Reggae vibes, stunning winter landscapes, and the warmth and excitement of the local community over the holiday creates a truly magical experience that we can all look forward to,” he says.
Dan Sheehan, co-founder of Good Vibez Presents—who recently spoke to Billboard about his role in programming genre-specific festivals—shares Reder’s sentiment. “I can't think of a better pairing than hitting the slopes in the morning followed by grooving to reggae in the evenings. Our team is excited to be back in Tahoe, continuing to invest in the market."
For more information and Passes, please visit:
https://www.laketahoereggaefest.com/winter/
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Grammy Awards 2024: Recording Academy Says 6% Of New Members Are Associated With Reggae
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 Of the over 2,400 music professionals who joined the Recording Academy in 2023, six percent (or at least 144) are associated with Reggae music, the organization has reported. This figure mirrors the 2022 statistics, when the Academy said it accepted 2,700 new members, with six percent linked to the Jamaican genre.
According to a report on its 2023 New Member Class, out of 22 genres, only Children’s Music (5%), Spoken Word (5%), and Comedy (1%) ranked lower than Reggae where voting representation is concerned.
Among the genres, Pop leads with 41% representation, followed by R&B (29%), Rock (23%), and Rap (22%).
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CALI VIBES MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2024 AT MARINA GREEN PARK IN LONG BEACH, CA
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 THE 3-DAY LINEUP FEATURES GWEN STEFANI, STICK FIGURE, ICE CUBE, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, REBELUTION, DAMIAN & STEPHEN MARLEY, THE ROOTS, SEAN PAUL, WIZ KHALIFA, SUBLIME WITH ROME AND MANY MORE!
Goldenvoice announced the lineup for Cali Vibes, which takes place on Presidents’ Day weekend Friday, February 16 through Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA. Returning for its third year, Cali Vibes is the premier California lifestyle and Reggae music festival that celebrates the connection of its community through positive vibes amongst a unique atmosphere and iconic performances on the shores of Long Beach, CA.
The 3-day festival welcomes three-time GRAMMY Award winner, Gwen Stefani, as its first female headliner alongside other highly acclaimed reggae, rap, dancehall, ska and rock artists, including this year’s 50 years of Hip-Hop celebration with Ice Cube, Wiz Khalifa, The Roots, The Pharcyde, and Action Bronson! Returning artists include Stick Figure, Slightly Stoopid, Damian and Stephen Marley, and Rebelution amongst many more. Cali Vibes also welcomes the latest winner of ABC’s American Idol, singer-songwriter William “Iam” Tongi, who has since garnered 3 top Billboard hits.
In celebration of its beloved beachside community, the lineup was specially curated to honor the artists’ personal ties to Southern California, including a hometown headliner performance by Gwen Stefani and the reunion of the SoCal trio Sublime with Rome, performing their classic debut album 40 Oz. to Freedom. The lineup also pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip hop, featuring Action Bronson, The Roots, and Wiz Khalifa alongside West Coast genre pioneers Ice Cube, Too $hort, and The Pharcyde.
Please find the full festival lineup HERE
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
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In Jah´s Name We Pray - Prayers and blessings to the citizens of Palestine and Israel
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God, Most Gracious
Grant them the wisdom and patience to build a city where Israeli and Palestinian reside in safety, free from oppression and committed to the good of all. In this endeavor, make every one of us agents of your peace, O God.
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Richie B's Jamaican Reggae Airplay Charts : JMC Charts
Dec 8 - 14, 2023
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Jamaica Music Countdown — By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
JMC Charts Dec 8 - 14, 2023
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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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| December 6 |
| 1865: |
U.S. 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery, is ratified. |
| 1961: |
Franz Omar Fanon, psychoanalyst and social philosopher, passes away in Washington, D.C., USA. Age 36. (b. July 20, 1925) |
| 1970: |
Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg [Ace Of Base] is born. |
| December 8 |
| 1942: |
Toots Hibbert (Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert, O.J.) is born in Clarendon, Jamaica. |
| 1955: |
DJ General Echo aka Ranking Slackness (Errol Robinson) is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| c.1970: Yogie (Courtney Morrison) is born in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, Jamaica. |
| 1974: |
Japanese singer Minmi is born. |
| 1976: |
Eagles' album "Hotel California", which contains their reggae-styled tune, is released. |
| 1999: |
Organizers of the popular live show Sting honors eleven persons from various sectors of the entertainment industry at the launch of the 1999 renewal at Le Meridien Jamaica Pegasus.Those honoured ware:
- Wayne Holung of the True Tone sound system
- deejay Desmond "Ninja Man" Ballentine
- deejay Norman "Tiger" Jackson
- production man Ricky Chin
- Derrick Barnett, founding member of the Sagittarius Band
- Lloyd "King Jammys" James
- Desmond Young, president of the Jamaica Federation of Musicians
- Patrick Roberts of Shocking Vibes Productions
- Donovan Germaine of Penthouse Records
- Tommy Cowan of Glory Music
- John Swaby, another specialist in the area of production
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| 2021: |
Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer Robbie Shakespeare [Sly & Robbie] (Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare) passes away. Age 68. |
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