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Volume 21/Issue 30
Media Coverage of Reggae Since 1995
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Menlo Park, CA - Protoje and The Indiggnation - Friday, August 2, 2024 - The Guild Theatre
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 Jamaican reggae star PROTOJE is bringing his full band, The Indiggnation, to The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on Friday, August 2. This is the only full-band nightclub show that he is playing in Northern California and the second “big” reggae show to grace The Guild this summer (Stephen Marley sold out the club in May and Protoje will be next!) Few tickets remain so buy your tickets online HERE or at The Guild Theatre box office, open Tuesday - Saturday | 12PM (Noon) - 5PM.
Protoje Bio:
Born and raised in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica to singer Lorna Bennett and former calypso king Mike Ollivierre, Protoje blends hip hop, soul and jazz into his native sounds of reggae and dancehall. The musical prodigy began getting mainstream attention for his addictive melodies and conscious lyrical messages in a movement dubbed the “reggae revival.”
Around this time, his 2014 breakthrough anthem “Who Knows” ft. Chronixx was heard blaring through every street, sound system and party. Publications such as VOGUE, i-D, Rolling Stone and The FADER declared him one of the brightest talents out of Jamaica. He has performed on Later...With Jools Holland, NPR Tiny Desk, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon & The Late Show with Stephen Colbert #PlayAtHome. Jorja Smith, Alicia Keys, Wiz Khalifa, Pa Salieu, Popcaan, Chronixx and Koffee are just a few of the artists he has collaborated with musically.
His song “Switch It Up" with Koffee shined as the 2nd Song Selected on Barack Obama’s 2021 Summer Playlist. He has toured with Ms. Lauryn Hill, headlined sold out shows and appeared on major festivals including Roots Picnic (U.S.), Coachella (US), Glastonbury (UK), Afropunk (US), Reading & Leeds (UK), Sole DXB (Dubai) and Lollapalooza (Chile), reaching audiences far and wide with his genre-fusing sound. He also founded his own label and management company Indiggnation Collective, “a significant incubator for Jamaica’s new emerging soundscape” (NYLON) which signed talent from the island.
In 2020, he inked individual deals for himself and Indiggnation Collective artists Lila Iké, Sevana and Jaz Elise with RCA Records. Protoje is an artist acutely aware of the passage of time, as evident by his album discography: 7 Year Itch, The 8 Year Affair, Ancient Future, A Matter Of Time, In Search of Lost Time and Third Time’s The Charm. He received his two Best Reggae Album GRAMMY nominations for 2018’s A Matter Of Time and 2022’s Third Time’s The Charm.
THE GUILD THEATRE - 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park CA 94025 - Doors 7PM // Show 8PM
Social Links:
Click here for Protoje’s Spotify
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Click here for Protoje’s Website
CLICK HERE FOR TICKET AND MORE INFO
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Bob Marley Expert Roger Steffens Sells His Massive Reggae Archives in ‘Multimillion Dollar’ Deal
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 Longtime reggae collector, Bob Marley expert, radio host and 82-year-old author Roger Steffens has sold his enormous archive of vinyl and other memorabilia — which is widely acknowledged to include the largest and most comprehensive collection of Marley artifacts in the world — for an undisclosed “multimillion-dollar” sum.
The archive, which has been valued at as much as $3 million in the past, was acquired for anundisclosed amount by Josef Bogdanovich, first cousin of the late director Peter, and one of four heirs to his grandfather Martin’s StarKist Tuna fortune.“It’s a privilege and a huge responsibility to the culture of Jamaica,” Bogdanovich tells Variety of the purchase. “It’s a monumental undertaking, but the work is so powerful.”
Courtesy Roger Steffens“For me, it’s the artifacts that come straight from the people, the trinkets from all over the world” that make the collection special, Bogdanovich says, adding that he intends to place the artifacts in a museum he originally wanted to build alongside the seaside Catherine Hall Entertainment Center, home of Sumfest, although certain geological issues have forced him to look elsewhere for a location. He now plans to build it in Montego Bay and has hired Robert Santelli of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Museum as a creative advisor. Even though there is already a Bob Marley Museum in the Jamaican capital of Kingston, Steffens’ archive is acknowledged as the largest collection of the legendary musician’s artifacts in the world.
Steffens’ collection began in 1973 with a used copy of the Wailers’ first album, “Catch a Fire,” which he bought after reading an adulatory article in Rolling Stone. He saw the iconic Jimmy Cliff film “The Harder They Come” the following night, and its soundtrack became the second item in the collection.
“Reggae and ska records like Millie Small’s ‘My Boy Lollipop’ and Desmond Dekker’s ‘Israelites’ were considered novelty records before that,” explains Steffens. “But 1973 was the birth of reggae in America. I was always attracted to both the spiritual and political aspects of the music.”Steffens eventually moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career and ultimately became a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator, as well as the long-running radio host for KCRW’s “Reggae Beat” and the syndicated “Reggae Beat International” show, as well as a photographer, editor of The Beat magazine and author of eight books on Marley. He first showcased his archives for the public in 2001, curating the collection with a sprawling eight-month exhibit in Long Beach, California, dubbed “The World of Reggae,” which coincided with Marley receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Walking through the vast collection is like taking residence inside Steffens’ head, with its barrage of reggae posters, album covers, buttons, live cassettes and interviews, rare white label Trojan releases, magazine articles, folk art, paintings and Haile Selassie memorabilia, including an autographed, postmarked envelope commemorating his famed October 4, 1963, speech to the United Nations, the words of which were set to music by Marley in “War.”
Courtesy Roger SteffensOther prized possessions include a poster for Marley’s July 21, 1978, at Berkeley’s Greek Theater autographed by Marley and the Wailers. When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame borrowed it for an exhibition, it insured the piece for $75,000, making it perhaps the most valuable single piece in the collection. There is also a T-shirt from Marley’s famed 1978 “One Love” concert in Jamaica, where he famously joined the hands of the island’s two rival politicians, Michael Manley and Edward Seaga.
Steffens also boasts a treasure trove of original Marley singles on the Tuff Gong label, including several white label discs only pressed for sound systems and not intended for the public. One is a copy of “Knotty (not Natty) Dread,” credited to Bob Marley, Wailers & I Three, another a hand-written label, “Red Red Red,” penned by Marley himself, eventually released as “Redder Than Red.” There’s also a photograph of Marley the moment his shoe was pierced and his toe spiked by the French music journalist during a friendly football match in 1977, leading to the discovery of the cancer which eventually killed him.
Courtesy Roger SteffensSteffens estimates that he has spent around $500,000 on his collection. “My voiceover and acting career paid for my reggae habit,” he admits. “From June 1973, anything I came across about reggae, Marley, Rastafari, Ethiopian history and the Bible, I collected. It’s priceless because, with my own limited resources, I was able to accumulate some treasures. [Selling it] is my way of passing the torch.”
He first visited Jamaica in 1976, the week then-prime minster Michael Manley declared a state of emergency in anticipation of being invaded by the U.S. The army was mobilized, tanks were placed on all the major intersections and a curfew was put into effect. Warned not to go into Kingston, Steffens braved the tension to end up at Marley’s own record shack “the size of two telephone booths,” where a pickpocket, a local notorious reggae singer and producer almost relieved him of $400 cash, only to sell him one of his own singles from under his jacket for $1.25
Determined to find a permanent home for the collection, he received his first offer — for the low six figures — in 1987 from the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Institute for Research in Black Culture in Harlem. Since then, he has entertained a number of bids, but went with Bogdanovich because of their relationship and because he plans to house it in Jamaica.Both Stephen Davis and Timothy White, who wrote Bob Marley bios, used Steffens’ Reggae Archives to research their books, as did the producers and directors of the Marley documentary and recent “One Love” biopic, along with around 80 other authors over the years. “People have come here from all over the world,” Steffens says. “It’s always been open to anyone who wants to use it. But I always wanted to keep it affordable for someone to bring it to Jamaica.”
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San Diego, CA ~ The Reggae SummerSplash event, presented by the WorldBeat Center, is scheduled to take place on August 10, 2024
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 The Reggae SummerSplash event, presented by the WorldBeat Center, is scheduled to take place on August 10, 2024, at the Epstein Family Amphitheater in San Diego.
This event, curated by Makeda “Dread” Cheatom, the executive director and founder of the WorldBeat Cultural Center, promises a vibrant celebration of reggae music aimed at promoting unity and cultural diversity through music, dance, and the arts.
The festival will feature a lineup of renowned reggae artists, creating an exciting and immersive experience for attendees. This year’s lineup will feature Mykal Rose, Warrior King, Etana, Alika, Kush and the Bloodfiyah Angels, Quinto Sol and Revival!
General admission tickets are priced at $45, with discounted tickets available for youth aged 2-12 at $25, and UCSD students can attend for free with student identification
When: Saturday, August 10th | 2PM-8PM
Where: UCSD Epstein Family Amphitheatre
9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093
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Oakland, CA - UPTOWN OAKLAND REGGAE FESTIVAL AUGUST 31
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 Prezident Brown Album Release
478 25th Street Oakland
Uptown Oakland Reggae Festival
478 25th Street Oakland
Forage Kitchen
510-978-2478
PREZIDENT BROWN
REGGAE ANGELS
KETEIS OYONDE
BRAD SHAMMAR
EMPRESS SHARON
PRINCESS ALRECA
BLACK LOVE SOUN
Saturday August 31
2pm to 7pm
Eventbrite
Chef Alreca’s Uptown Oakland Reggae Festival
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Glen Washington - Feeling Irie - NEW RELEASE out now!
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 As an aspiring musician in his native Clarendon parish, Jamaica, Glen Washington listened to songs that helped guide his career as a drummer and singer. He has never forgotten those timeless melodies, many of them from the studio of Treasure Isle, one of the greatest labels in reggae history.
Washington revisits some of those hallowed rhythms for Feeling Irie, his latest album, scheduled for release in July on LTK20 Recordz. The set is produced by Willie Lindo, who has guided A-list singers such as Dennis Brown (Inseparable, Since I've Been Loving You), Beres Hammond (What One Dance Can Do) and Boris Gardiner (I Want to Wake up With You) on outstanding songs.
Washington said it was his idea to dig into producer Duke Reid’s vast Treasure Isle catalogue for Feeling Irie. Lindo, who also produced I’m Living Well, his 2020 album, readily agreed.
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“Dem thing mi grow up on as a little youth, ‘cause mi used to play soun’, mi used to be a selector back inna di day. Dis album is perfect, inna di same vein as di Studio One album…dis a guh bun up di place!” said an excited Washington.
Lindo, a prolific session guitarist at Federal Records during the 1970s, played on several tracks for the new album. An interesting inclusion is Jackie Jackson, who played bass on many of the original Treasure Isle tracks in the 1960s. Treasure Isle was founded and operated by Reid, a former policeman known to wear his firearms during recording sessions at the studio, which was located at Bond Street in West Kingston.
Throughout the 1960s, Treasure Isle had an intense rivalry with Studio One, run by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. Reid died in 1975, but his revered rhythms live on through projects like Feeling Irie. Songs like Home Again are driven by the music of My Best Girl by The Paragons, while Put it Down is done to The Melodians' Everybody Bawling.
Washington had major success with Brother to Brother, his 1996 album which heard him record songs on classic Studio One rhythms. He is looking for similar success with Feeling Irie!
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Auburn, CA - DRY DIGGINGS Fri, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 25 2024 Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center
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Calendar Listing
August 23-25, 2024
Dry Diggings Music Festival
Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn CA
Collie Buddz, The Green, Fortunate Youth, Iration, Hirie, more.
All ages.
Single-day tickets from $70; Three-day tickets from $350
https://www.drydiggingsfest.com
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DRY DIGGINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL SET FOR AUGUST 23-25 IN AUBURN, CA FEATURES NATIONAL REGGAE HEADLINERS INCLUDING COMMON KINGS, COLLIE BUDDZ, THE GREEN, FORTUNATE YOUTH, IRATION, HIRIE,
MANY MANY, MORE!
Ungaffable Productions presents the 9th Annual Dry Diggings Music Festival set for August 23-25, 2024 at the Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center. This annual reggae event features national headliners Common Kings, Collie Buddz, The Green, Fortunate Youth, Iration, Hirie, many, many more!
The DJ lineup has been announced: Squarefield Massive, OG The DJ, Jah Mikey One and Deejay Sugarbear.
Festival attendees can expect the full festival experience with a Vendor marketplace, two stages and an intimate atmosphere.
The venue is the beautiful Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center located at 209 Fairgate Road in Auburn. It is located right off Interstate 80 where the beautiful historic scenery provides the backdrop for the forty acres of Fairgrounds with parking on both sides of the grounds. Camping and RV spots are sold out for this event.
Friday lineup: Common Kings, Collie Buddz, Joe Samba, Makue Rothman, Yaadcore, Jordan T, Green Buddha, Pacific Vibration, Two -Peace, Rey Fresco
Saturday lineup: The Green, Fortunate Youth, The Expendables, Eli-Mac, Kyle Smith, The Ries Brothers, Claire Wrght, Tomorrows ad Seeds, Gonzo, Mighty Mystic, Fayuca, Aaron Wolf, Mike Rae and the Hooligans
Sunday lineup: Iration, Hirie, Denm, John Brown’s Body, Surfer Girl, Artikal Sound System, Blvk H3ro, Adrian Marcel & CRSB, Nick Sefakis, Pipe Down, Eureka Sound
Producer Jeff Monser states, “We are so excited to build our partnership in Auburn and continue to offer you the best music festival of the summer! Please join us August 23-25 for this unforgettable event of Music, Art and Camping. We are announcing more artists over the next few weeks so follow us on our social media pages.”
Tickets range from $70 (plus fees) single-day tickets; $175 (plus fees) for a three-day general admission ticket, and $350 (plus fees) three-day VIP ticket. There are also single-day VIP tickets, and they include side-and-front-stage viewing, VIP Lounge area with vendors (with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks), a VIP bar with discounted drink prices and more. This is an all-ages event and kids 12 and under are free.
CLICK HERE to PURCHASE TICKETS
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For more information: drydiggingsfestival@gmail.com
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City of Miramar, FL ~ Free Jamaica 62nd Pre-Independence Day Fete Friday, August 2, 2024
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 @waggytee99 invites you to join us for his set at the Free Jamaica 62nd Pre-Independence Day Fete. Bring your flag and wear your colors! Hosted by Vice Mayor @4alexandradavis
Experience Jamaica’s Sound System Culture featuring sets from @lp_intl ft Puma, @waggytee99 @radcliffe.reid and @mydjfergie
Don’t miss out on our best dressed Male & Female competition, name that festival tune contest, a chance to win airline tickets and more
Friday, August 2 | 6pm-Midnight
Vernon Hargray Youth Enrichment Center
7000 Miramar Parkway, 33025
Register now and come #FETEWITHUS!
Miramarjam62.eventbrite.com
Experience Jamaica's sound system culture at the 62nd Pre-Independence Day Fete
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Huntington Beach, CA - Reggae Sundays @ Sealegs at the Beach 24’ SZN - Upcoming Free Shows
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Upcoming Reggae Shows at Sealegs at the Beach,
Huntington, CA
Come enjoy reggae Sunday at Sealegs at The Beach. Free entry, no cover, and all ages. For VIP reservations email reservations@prjktgroup.com
Sun Aug 4- Makua Rothman x Earthstrong x Rafa Ponde’
Sun Aug 11- Landon McNamara x Cisco Adler x Cali Conscious x Sierra Marin
Sun Aug 18- Lakedub x The Riddims
Sun Aug 25- RAS-1 x Special Blend x Lyons Den
Sun Sep 1- SM Familia x Dread Kennedy x Bz Bwai
Sun Sep 8- Long Beach Dub All Stars x Plus Special Guests
Sun Sep 15- Quinto Sol x The Neighborhood Orchestra w/ Surprise Special Guest MC MURS of Living Legends and other surprise special guest Annie Gonzales
Sun Sep 22-Healing GemsxYear of the Crow
Sun Sep 29 - The Expanders x Simpkin Project The Slivertones
Sun Oct 6 - Livication x Pacific Rootz x Last Fix
Sun Oct 13- Jahgun & Justifyah Band x Mara SuLu & Revival Band
Sun Oct 20 - Mike Pinto x Lot 49 x Ganda
Sun Oct 27 - The Aggrolites x The Rudians
Bolsa Chica State Beach 17851 PCH, Huntington Beach CA 92649
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Piercy, CA ~ Reggae on the River August 2, 3, 4, 2024 - Get Tix Here. All Tickets include tent camping!
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 The iconic Northern California reggae festival which will bring international headlining reggae acts on August 2-4 to Southern Humboldt County, plus onsite camping and many festival attractions, just announced their daily line-up:
Friday
Anthony B, Stylo G, Pressure Buspipe, Perfect Giddimani, Chuck Fenda, Nattalie Rize, Boomyard ft. Mysta Crooks, Yaardcore and Yaksta, Kailash, Top Shelf, Blues Luke’s Dub Rock ft. Mean Jean, Mike Marshall & Stevie Culture, Tropicali Crew, Binghi Ghost, Dub Propulsion Artist Showcase, Rising Signs
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Konshens, Capleton, Skarra Mucci, Lila Ike, De Marco, Lutah Fyah, Chezidek, Iba Mahr, Killamanjaro Sound, DJ LazyBoy, Arkaingelle, Ishi Dube, Rocker-T, Tuff Like Iron, Mystic Roots, Reggae Angels, Lake Anthony, Checkered Past
Sunday
Collie Buddz, J-Boog, Marlon Asher, Sister Nancy, King Addies Sound, Xyclone, Bay-C, Bobby Hustle, Soul Medic, 9Life, MC Radioactive, Soul Ska Band, Chico, Eli Fowler and Mikasun, Mista Chief ft. Rising Buffalo Tribe, Paapa Wastik, Collective Elements
Additionally, there is a special Saturday night event Kings of the Earth Soundclash. New for this year, cannabis is allowed with direct-to-consumer cannabis sales from Humboldt County’s legendary family weed farms.
Festival producer Leo Ahern stated, “We are holding firm for our community and are skipping tier-two ticket increase. All General Admission three-day tickets will remain at $299 thru August 1. We want to make sure that all our Reggae Family can join us and be able to celebrate with us in the return of this legendary event!”
Single-day passes for Sunday, August 4th are now available for $125.
Founded in 1984, Reggae on the River has grown into one of the longest running and most beloved events on the global reggae scene, while always maintaining a “homegrown” community vibe.
The new venue, County Line Ranch in Piercy, California has plenty of beautiful trees, shade, and will still have that familiar bend in the Eel River. Music will run from noon till late night on three stages, including a stage where attendees can listen while swimming in the Eel River.
A fully family-friendly event (children under 12 admitted free with an adult), Reggae on the River also highlights local food, drinks, crafts, art and vendors.
A fully family-friendly event (children under 12 admitted free with an adult), Reggae on the River also highlights local food, drinks, crafts, art and vendors. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
For more information, visit www.reggaeontheriver.com
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Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival Returns to Palisades Tahoe with Shaggy, Rebelution,
and more on August 3rd and 4th — Tickets available now
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Calendar Listing
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival 2024
Shaggy, Rebelution, Atmosphere, Cypress Hill, more
August 3-4, 2024
Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley, California
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival Returns to Palisades Tahoe with Shaggy, Rebelution, and more on August 3rd and 4th — Get Tix now!
Olympic Valley, CA — Good Vibez Presents and PR Entertainment announce the full lineup of the summer edition of Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival 2024. Taking place at Palisades Tahoe over the weekend of August 3rd and 4th, the Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival will bring the likes of multiple-time Grammy-winner Shaggy, the Reggae/Rock blends of Rebelution, long-time fan-favorite, hip-hop duo Atmosphere, and many more.
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival 2024 Lineup:
Saturday, August 3rd: Shaggy, Atmosphere, Collie Budz, Protoje,Jesse Royal, Eli-Mac, Arden Park Roots
Sunday, August 4th: Rebelution, Cypress Hill, Tribal Seeds, Mike Love, Aurorawave, Lizano
For band bios, visit, https://www.laketahoereggaefest.com/summer/current-lineup/
Each day will be hosted by Otis Otes and will feature DeeJay sets from Squarefield Massive.
Palisades Tahoe, with its beautiful and natural environment, is the perfect setting for this exciting two-day festival.
For tickets and more information (including hotel packages), please visit laketahoereggaefest.com/summer.
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TOPANGA CANYON HOMECOMING- August 17, 2024 - Reggae On The Mountain - Get your tix today!!!
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 Reggae on the Mountain Returns With Steel Pulse, Don Carlos, Marlon Asher, Empress Akura, Quinto Sol, and More in Topanga Canyon on August 17, 2024
Los Angeles' premier Roots Reggae and World Music event has announced its return to Topanga Canyon on August 17, 2024, featuring a legendary lineup. Headliners include Steel Pulse, Don Carlos, Marlon Asher, Empress Akura, Quinto Sol, Neighborhood Orchestra, Mestizo Beat, Irie Nature, and Jah Faith. Tickets are now available at www.reggaeonthemountain.com and range from $55.00 to $220.00 for the ultimate ROTM VIP Experience. The VIP package includes a private cocktail lounge, front-row seats at the main stage, private restrooms, and an exclusive gift bag.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate our Homecoming as Reggae on the Mountain returns to Topanga Canyon for its 12th edition,” exclaimed Brooks Ellis and Amit Gilad, co-founders of the popular Reggae Festival and co-owners of event company Label 27.
This year marks the 12th edition of Reggae on the Mountain, a major accomplishment for any independent music festival. Reggae on the Mountain continues to be the premier Roots Reggae and World Music event, focusing on family-friendly, community-driven music and honoring the rich heritage of the roots reggae genre.
Label 27’s Reggae on the Mountain festival brings roots reggae to Topanga Canyon for a fantastic day and evening of music from international stars and prominent local and regional bands. Thousands will attend this year’s festival. Over the years, ROTM has hosted big-name acts, including Ziggy Marley, reggae/dancehall DJ Yellowman, Julian Marley, original Black Uhuru member Don Carlos, Toots & The Maytals, Kymani Marley, and the Easy Star All-Stars.
L.A.’s reggae community is inspirational. The two founders add, “What’s so great about Los Angeles and Southern California is the incredible fusion of Latin music and reggae emerging from the area.”
Founded in 2009, Label 27 produces and promotes music and art festivals in the Los Angeles area. The organization is dedicated to hosting large, inclusive gatherings that showcase a culturally eclectic array of world-renowned musicians, artists, and thinkers. Label 27 believes that event creation is culture creation. Amit and Brooks conclude, “We invite everyone to join us at our Homecoming on August 17, 2024, to celebrate art, music, and love!”
Tickets | Information | Schedule | Times:
www.reggaeonthemountain.com
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Protoje: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Hey Northern California - Catch Protoje and The Indiggnation Friday, August 2nd, Doors 7PM // Show 8PM
at The Guild Theatre Menlo Park, CA 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park CA 94025
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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 togther 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
July 26 – Aug 1, 2024
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Jamaica Music Countdown — By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
JMC Charts -July 26 – Aug 1, 2024
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TOP 25 Dancehall Singles ,TOP 25 Reggae Singles and TOP 10 Albums/CD Chart
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
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Ital Statistics This Day in Reggae
and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
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This Week in Reggae — and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
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Producer Edley is born. |
| 1834: |
Slavery declared unlawful in British Empire. |
| 1838: |
Jamaican slavery emancipated (Emancipation Day in Jamaica)
Emancipation Day had ceased to be a holiday in Jamaica when the country gained independence, but it was re-established 1997 after it was enacted by law.
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| 1914: |
Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) is launched by Marcus Garvey. |
| 1960: |
Benin (Dahomey) gains independence from France. |
| 1990: |
UB40 is deported from the Seychelles after police discover marijuana in their hotel room.
They choose deportation over the other option, a mandatory three-year jail term.
The band will later claim that the drug bust is a set-up.
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UB40 makes a rare hometown appearance at Birmingham's Cofton Park. |
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| 1920: |
Marcus Garvey presents his "Back To Africa" program in New York City.
In a speech to 25,000, he urged blacks to become self-sufficient and return to Africa.
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U.S. Marijuana Tax Act becomes law. |
| 1997: |
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, critic of Nigeria's military regime and "Afrobeat" pop superstar passes away
(dies from the AIDS virus) in Nigeria at the age of 58.
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Chinese Mandarin rulers make exportation of hemp punishable by death. |
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Bay-C (Roshaun Clarke) [T.O.K.] is born. |
| 1929: |
Emile Berliner, inventor who developed the world's first flat-disk record player,
passed away in Washington, D.C., USA, at age 78.
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Niger gains independence from France. (Independence Day) |
| 1964: |
Lucky Dube is born in Ermelo, a town near Johannesburg, Eastern Transvaal, South Africa.
(The Guinness Who's Who of Reggae says b. 1967)
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SNOB Yuka (Hashimoto Yuka) is born. |
| 1997: |
Lauryn Hill gives birth to Zion
Zion's father is Rohan Marley, a son of Bob and Rita. Some media reported that Zion's father is Stephen Marley, but it may be false.
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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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If You Missed Your Latest (Or Any) Copy of The Weekly Reggae Festival Guide,
You Can Find Back Issues In The Archives
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 2024 marks the 30th year that Reggae Festival Guide has been the leading media company in the reggae industry!
Our parent company, RBA Publishing & Publicity, is based out of Humboldt County, CA (formerly Reno, NV). For 25 years, we produced the annual Reggae Festival Guide print magazine. Although we don't publish the annual magazine anymore, we have our top-ranking website: www.ReggaeFestivalGuide (41,000 unique monthly visitors), and this weekly reggae e-publication Reggae Festival Guide (52,000 weekly subscribers). Please follow us on Socials for up-to-the-minute reggae news and music: We have 450,000 fans that follow us on Facebook (please join us there), 40K that follow us on Instagram, and another 9,000 that follow us on Twitter.
We offer you many ways to help you get your fix of reggae music, history, lifestyle, current news, and of course, festivals, all year round.
Our publicity & marketing company keeps growing and adding elements to bring you trusted coverage of reggae happenings from around the world.
We love what we do and look forward to input from you with your suggestions, critiques, questions, etc.
Also contact us to find out how you can promote your band/business/festival in this e-newsletter or on our website.
Kaati Gaffney, Publisher
We also offer Publicity & Graphic Services for bands and festivals:
band bios and interview written, social media management, website consulting design and maintenance, EPKs created, graphics for advertising and social media branded videos, and more. Please contact us to find out how we can help you with your exciting projects.
One Love from our reggae-loving family to you,
Kaati, Joana, Goran, Irene, Heather, and Jada
Information - both editorial and advertising - in the Reggae Festival Guide - is believed to be correct but not guaranteed - so check it carefully before you attend any event or send money for anything. We do not write the news, just report it.
Text or Whats App: 775-846-8238; or e-mail
RBA Publishing, Inc. in business since 1995, is a boutique reggae-specific PR and marketing firm based in Northern California. We help musicians, festivals, labels and music-related brands. Our digital campaigns target fans, industry and influencers. We are masterful at email marketing, social media, fan acquisition and long-term marketing plans. Our media services are supported by people who understand and love the reggae genre. Publishers of Reggae Festival Guide magazine and e-newsletter. Reggae industry leaders for over 30 years.
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