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Volume 21/Issue 35
Media Coverage of Reggae Since 1995
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Support Stitchie's rehabilitative journey
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 Dear family, friends, and well-wishers,
We are reaching out to you during this incredibly challenging time. Our beloved Cleve "Lt. Stitchie" Laing, a husband, father, and friend,
has recently suffered a severe brain haemorrhage that has left him unresponsive.
We urgently need you to join us to provide the help needed in a long-term care facility, where he can receive rehabilitation care. Your donation will make a difference by bringing hope to Lt. Stitchie and his family during this difficult time. Your generosity and prayers mean the world to us. We are very grateful for your support to help cover the costs of his transfer, medical care, and living expenses in the long-term care home. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference and bring hope to Cleve and his family during this difficult journey.
Please consider contributing to this campaign and sharing it with others who may also be able to help. Your generosity and prayers mean the world to us, and we are deeply grateful for your support.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour 2024 STARTS TODAY!❤️💛💚
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 The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour 2024 ❤️💛💚
Experience The Marley Brothers live on the Legacy Tour 2024, kicking off on September 5th! Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian Marley unite for their first full tour in over 20 years. Join them on a musical journey celebrating the iconic songs of Bob Marley and the brothers' classics, with stops across North America. Don't miss this historic event!
THE 2024 LEGACY TOUR DATES:
9.05 | Vancouver, BC | Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park
9.06 | Ridgefield, WA | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
9.08 | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheatre
9.10 | Concord, CA | Toyota Pavilion at Concord
9.11 | Chula Vista, CA | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
9.12 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
9.13 | Albuquerque, NM | Isleta Amphitheater
9.15 | Austin, TX | Germania Insurance Amphitheater
9.16 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion
9.18 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center
9.19 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre
9.20 | Chicago - Riot Fest
9.22 | Queens, NY | Forest Hills Stadium
9.23 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center
9.25 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
9.26 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center
9.27 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live
9.29 | Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage
9.30 | Laval, QC | Place Bell
10.02 | Wilmington, NC | Live Oak Bank Pavilion
10.03 | Atlanta, GA | Lakewood Amphitheatre
10.04 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp
10.05 | Miami, FL | FPL Solar Amphitheatre
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New single from Dubmatix & Ragga Twins - Basslines & Speakers
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 New single from Dubmatix & Ragga TwinsNew single from Dubmatix & Ragga TwinsBasslines & Speakers
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Canada’s most celebrated Reggae recording artist, Dubmatix, teams up with England-based Jungle pioneers, Ragga Twins, in this hot summer track! Dubmatix first burst onto the music scene and into the heads of reggae-and-bass music fans worldwide with his debut release Champion Sound Clash in 2004.
Today, he is firmly established as one of the top reggae producers in the world, with no less than six chart-topping releases in a row, including critically acclaimed Sly & Robbie Meet Dubmatix.
London UNITY sound system veteran MCs Deman Rocker and Flinty Badman are Ragga Twins or "RTC”. AllMusic called them "crucial cogs in the development of U.K. dance music."
Ragga Twins are now enjoying a lot of success in the EDM scene, since doing the two tracks with Skrillex. Together, Dubmatix and Ragga Twins show why they have great chemistry with "Basslines & Speakers"
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO
Catalog: MEGW0612; Title: Basslines & Speakers; Artist: Dubmatix & Ragga Twins; UPC: 603408006126
Duration: 3:46 Release: August 30, 2024
Songwriters: Jesse King (SOCAN) - Published by Edition Select Cuts / SMV Schacht Musikverlage, David Destouche (PRS) - Copyright Control, Trevor Destouche (PRS) - Copyright Control
Contact Dubmatix
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AKAE BEKA - THE AKAE BEKA SCROLLS - CD ANNOUNCEMENT
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 AKAE BEKA - THE AKAE BEKA SCROLLS - CD ANNOUNCEMENT - Order the new album...The Akae Beka Scrolls CD now!
Album release today September 6th! Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite and Akae Beka, is one of the most prolific reggae lyricists of the modern era. He was a scholar, poet and teacher. He released over 80 albums in a 25-year period. In late October of 2019, Vaughn travelled to Grass Valley, CA to record at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm Music.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER AKAE BEKA SCROLLS CD
CLICK HERE TO ORDER DOWNLOAD
Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite and Akae Beka, is one of the most prolific reggae lyricists of the modern era. He was a scholar, poet and teacher. He released over 80 albums in a 25-year period. In late October of 2019, Vaughn travelled to Grass Valley, CA to record at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm Music. Earlier this year, the album “Living Testament” album was released from those sessions. Yet, there’s more to this story!
In Biblical’s words: “THE AKAE BEKA SCROLLS manifested through the creative brilliance of Vaughn Benjamin as super-producer magnetizing the musicians to this inity of spirit and mind, calling on all skillfulness. These 12 dubs are a sound of veteran players of instruments inna oneness and brothers inna oneness across the whole earth! Coming together for a reason, each dub precisely directed by Vaughn. With humbleness each musician brought to life in real time such harmony and powers, this music is the reason, the cream of the crop.”
An all-star team gathered, including: Ras Pulse - drums & percussions; Scott Davis - drums; Kenyatta Itola - bass; Ryan ‘Ishence’ Willard – guitars; Manuel ‘Go A Chant’ Guerra - keys, bass & percussion; Ras Kemo - percussion. He laid out his creative vision by humming what he wanted each musician to play. Each dub was composed and directed by Vaughn. THE AKAE BEKA SCROLLS is a unique album in the discography of Akae Beka. It’s an instrumental album with several interludes of Vaughn singing and playing acoustic guitar. It is available on CD and high-quality download on September 6th courtesy of Go A Chant, Trinity Farm Music, and I-Roots Records.
The beautiful cover artwork was created by Marcus Wilson.
Order the CD at: www.irootsrecords.com/akaemidnite and www.iroots.bandcamp.com
IRoots Records I-Roots Records has over 50 Akae Beka / Midnite titles in stock. We ship worldwide!
Click here for more info
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Las Vegas, NV ~ 🚨FREE Concert at Fremont Street🚨
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 🚨FREE Concert at Fremont Street🚨
Don't miss out on an unforgettable night! Join us at the Fremont Street Experience for an electrifying FREE concert in Las Vegas on September 21st, featuring Sublime with Rome!
https://www.instagram.com/fremontstreet/
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Huntington Beach, CA - Reggae Sundays @ Sealegs at the Beach 24’ SZN - Upcoming Free Shows
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 Come enjoy reggae Sunday at Sealegs at The Beach. Free entry, no cover, and all ages. For VIP reservations email reservations@prjktgroup.com
Sun Sep 8- Long Beach Dub All Stars x The Elysians
Come join us on Sunday Sept 8th @sealegsatthebeach with the @the_elysians_ska and @djmets1 for a fun in the sun celebration !!! Who’s coming out to party with us ?? #reggaemusic #longbeachduballstars #skamusic #dancehallmusic #teachtheteacha
Sun Sep 15- Quinto Sol x The Neighborhood Orchestra w/ Surprise Special Guest MC
Sun Sep 22-Healing GemsxYear of the Crow
Sun Sep 29- Simpkin Project x The Slivertones
Sun Oct 6- Livication x Pacific Rootz x Last Fix
Sun Oct 13- Jahgun & Justifyah Band x Mara SuLu & Revival 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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Kansas City, MO ~ Kansas City’s Annual Reggae Music & Jerk Festival September 13th-14th- & 15th 2024 Berkley River Front Park
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 Kansas City’s Annual Reggae Music & Jerk Festival September 13th-14th- & 15th 2024
Berkley River Front Park Kansas City, MO
In the quest for friendship, peace, and understanding, cultural exchange has a long history of success in bridging gaps and fostering unity among distant communities.
Friends of Reggae International, a Missouri not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation based in Kansas City, MO, launched Kansas City’s first Reggae Music Festival at Thies Mall in Volker Park in 1990.
A diverse and vibrant audience of more than 30,000 individuals attended the first event. The annual festival thrived for over three decades. The cultural and economic impact was significant. Kansas City mayors issued proclamations to honor and commemorate the festival events.
The Reggae Music & Jerk Festival is an excellent source of pride for the Kansas City community. It has demonstrated time and time again the great potential for making profound and positive contribution to the cultural life of our community. It encourages a peaceful and real dialogue between communities, increasing cultural understanding and respect. It improves the quality of life for all.
In this light, Friends of Reggae International presents: Kansas City’s Annual Reggae Music & Jerk Festival 2024
Berkley River Front Park 1298 Riverfront Drive Kansas City, MO 64120 Friday, September:13th World Music Gates open: 5:00 pm' Bands on-stage 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, September:14th Dance Hall Gates open: 12 noon'Bands on-stage 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday, September:15th Roots & Culture Gates open: 12 noon; Bands on-stage 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The family friendly, fun-filled weekend includes over twenty Reggae and World music bands, a traditional Jerk food cook-off, arts, crafts, poetry, cultural drummers and dancers.
For more information contact:
Dave Clark, Director of Operations Friends of Reggae International friendsofreggaekc@gmail.com friendsofReggae.com
(816) 315-1834 cell
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San Francisco, CA ~ REGGAE REUNION 3.0 OCTOBER 19 WITH LEGENDARY DEEJAYS
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 DeeCee's Soulshakedown returns with Reggae Reunion 3.0 at Victory Hall in San Francisco on Saturday, October 19. This live music event offers reggae, dancehall and future roots. The lineup includes legendary deejays: Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi, Guerilla Takeover Sound, Green B, Ashanti Hi-Fi, Smoke One, Squarefield Massive, OG the DJ, Konnex, Bumbacat and Selecta DeeCee.
The event is hosted by Elijah, Soulmedic, Ras Matthew and Vinny Ras.
The 21+ venue is located at 360 Ritch Street and the music is from 7pm to 2am. Eats are available by Little Skillet. Event sponsors include Reggae Festival Guide, DeeCee Soul Shakedown, Show-Nuff Entertainment and Yard Slap.
A portion of door and bar sales will be donated to Bay Area icon, DJ Shortkut, in support of his rapid recovery.
“Get ready to vibe to some reggae tunes at Reggae Reunion 3.0 -—It's gonna be a night of good music and good vibes,” says DeeCee.
To register for your free ticket - CLICK HERE
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The Marley Brothers: Legacy Lives
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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 Aug 23 - 29, 2024
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Jamaica Music Countdown — By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
JMC Charts
Aug 23 - 29, 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 WEEK 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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| September 2 |
| 1937: |
U.S. Marijuana Tax Act goes into effect. |
| 1946: |
Singer Joe Yamanaka (Akira Yamanaka) is born. |
| 1969: |
The Wailing Souls record "Gold Digger" for Lloyd Daley, The Matador.
However, relations between the artists and the producer were poor, and "Gold Digger"
remained The Wailing Souls' one and only effort for Matador.
It can be heard on a CD "From Matador's Arena - 1969-1970 - Volume 2" (Jamaican Gold JMC 200.233).
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| 1969: |
Norman Washington Manley, one of Jamaica's founding fathers, passes away. Age 76. (b. July 4, 1893) |
| 1982: |
Bling Dawg aka Ricky Rudie (Marlon Ricardo Williams) is born in Kingston Jamaica. |
| 1993: |
UB40 guests on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show", near the end of a five-week North American tour,
before returning to the U.K. to embark on another European trek.
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| 2022: |
Drummie Zeb (Angus Gaye) [Aswad] passes away. Age 62. |
| September 3 |
| 1944: |
Harris 'BB' Seaton (Barry Seaton?) [Gaylads] is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1959: |
Singer Cocoa Tea (Calvin George Scott) is born in Rocky Pint, Clarendon, Jamaica.
(some sources say March 9th)
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| 1962: |
DJ James Bond (Floyd Brown) is born in Spanish Town, Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1983: |
"Red Red Wine" by UB40 peaks at No. 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart,
and will stay in pole position for three weeks.
The song is their first U.K. No. 1 hit.
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| 1962: |
Dub poet Yasus Afari is born. |
| 1998: |
Echo Minott is arrested and charged with robbery with aggravation and
illegal possession of a firearm.
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| 2017: |
Earl "Wire" Lindo passes away in a London hospital. Age 64. |
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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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