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Volume 8 Issue 32
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CALIFORNIA REGGAE BAND SOUL MAJESTIC RELEASES “MEDICAL CONDITION” (215) -SUMMER ANTHEM FOR THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA MOVEMENT-
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Editor's note: WATCH THIS VIDEO!
Lead singer Oriana Sanders cites medical marijuana as critical to her health and healing in recovery from Hodgkins Lymphom
Santa Barbara, CA – California Reggae band Soul Majestic releases the medical cannabis anthem of the summer, “Medical Condition (215).”
(http://www.youtube.com/soulmajestic) With government authorities cracking down on medical marijuana dispensaries across the country, this timely tune makes light of a serious issue: safe and legal access medical marijuana for those who need it most.
The video weaves its way through a day in the life of a patient seeking to fill his medical marijuana prescription. From the sexy doctor to the DEA, from the gang bangers to the dispensary itself, the video casts a humorous light on a white hot national issue. Proposition 215 was passed by California voters in 2001 legally permitting doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to qualified patients.
The song and video is grounded in reality for Soul Majestic lead singer Oriana Sanders who utilized medical marijuana as critical healing tool in her recovery from Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer in 2007.
Co-lead singer Eric Iverson said, “The issue of safe and secure access to medical marijuana is an important issue for us personally. Within our family, within our community and across the country, cannabis plays an important role to help the suffering and sick. We believe this video, while tongue in cheek in its approach, shines a bright light onto medical cannabis.”
“Medical Condition (215)” and the dub version are both available for purchase on iTunes.
“Medical Condition (215)” video was directed and produced by Tim Cash and Far From Earth Films ( www.ffefilms.com).
Soul Majestic
831.345.6397
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CHEF MAYRA - TOXIC COSMETICS
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Chef Mayra shares this important video with us:
Click this link to hear about the toxins in cosmetics:
Vegan is Sexy!
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REGGAE FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION
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5 Benson Lane
Merrick, NY 11566
Phone (516) 902-3038
Fax (347) 426-4379
Press Release
Contact: Leslie Pieters
Phone: (516) 902-3038
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 A.M. EDT, JULY 25, 2010
3rd Annual Reggae for climate protection festival CELEBRATES WITH THE ORIGINAL WAILERS 40 YEars of EARTH AWARENESS.
mohawk, NY, JULy 25th, 2010 – THE ORIGINAL WAILERS JOIN THE GROWING MOVEMENT OF CLIMATE PROTECTORS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 15TH AT PAPER MILL ISLAND IN BALDWINSVILLE, NY. A MUSIC CONCERT FROM 2PM – 8PM - IN CONJUNCTION WITH HOLLERBACK PRODUCTIONS AND EASTERN ARTISTS – CAPS OFF THE ANNUAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION THAT UNITES DIVERSE ETHNIC AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
The 3rd annual festival begins on Friday, August 13th from 4pm – 10pm at Gelston Castle Estate with “Movies at the Mansion” and continues there Saturday, August 14th from 1pm – 6pm with “Soccer and Domino Tournaments” played among Reggae Music and other activities. Admission is free to the programs at Gelston Castle Estate. A $3 contribution for parking is asked.
Moving to Papermill Island on Sunday, August 15th, the music concert features The Original Wailers, who faithfully carry forward the true spirit of “One Love” that helped create Bob Marley and the Wailers as one of the most influential bands of all time. The band performs all the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers. John Brown’s Body returns to the festival after a year away. The highly respected band released in their latest CD 2009, making the top 10 on reggae charts. Also appearing are Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Rubblebucket Orchestra, who bring their enthusiastic following within upstate New York music scene.
Tickets can be purchased for $25 in advance, or for $30 on the day of the show at the following locations: The Soundgarden (in Armory Square, downtown Syracuse), frontgatetickets.com, and www.thewestcottheater.com. The Papermill Island Amphitheatre is behind the Red Mill Inn in Baldwinsville. Off Exit 39 on I-90, take 690 North to Baldwinsville to Van Buren Road. Make a left at Maple Road/Syracuse Street and go straight to Lock 24. Red Mill Inn is on the left.
The event is the third annual Reggae for Climate Protection festival in which the organization raises awareness for the environment, as well as fundraising for The Center for Green Leadership. The concepts of reggae music are used to inspire audiences to adopt an eco-friendly way of life and promote climate protection. For more information on Reggae for Climate Protection, please visit www.r4cp.com.
The worldwide resonance of Reggae music has changed our social climate from forty years ago. This year, with the Original Wailers, we invite you to take part in a movement that brings Green into our hearts through the movement of music.
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SHAGGY APOLOGIZES
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Dear Festival of Life Fans, sponsors, exhibitors, media and all others,
Please click on the link below to hear/view Shaggy's apology to all after an airline/airport problem which caused him to miss his performance on July 2, 2010 at the Festival of Life in Washington Park, Chicago. Click link below
He promise to be back with a memorable show.
Thanks
18th AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE
An Affiliate of Martin's International Culture, Inc.
1325 S. Wabash Ave, Ste. 307
Chicago, IL 60605
Ph: 312/427-0266
Fx: 312/427-0268
festoflife@gmail.com
www.festivaloflife.biz <http://www.festivaloflife.biz/>
www.myspace.com/festivaloflife <http://www.myspace.com/festivaloflife>
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WOODBURY MAN DROWNS AFTER REGGAE FEST NEAR RED WING
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RED WING — A Woodbury, Minn., man drowned Sunday at the annual Reggae Festival across the Mississippi River from Red Wing.
Curtis Allen Golla, 44, reportedly jumped in the water near the Harbor Bar parking lot about 2:50 a.m. People became concerned grew when he failed to surface.
Pierce County deputies were there at the time and searched for Golla in 10 to 12 feet of water. They found him, but he was unresponsive.The deputies attempted to revive him before he was taken to Fairview Red Wing Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Hundreds of people celebrate Reggae Fest at the Harbor Bar. The event kicked off Friday night and featured live music Friday and Saturday nights.
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ENTERTAINMENT FANTASTIC FESTIVAL BUT... SAYS SUMFEST ORGANISERS
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Summerfest Productions director, Johnny Gourzong, has mixed feelings about this year's staging of Reggae Sumfest. While he was upbeat about the production, the performances, the music and the input from sponsors, he lamented the challenges of staging the festival inside the muddy, rain-soaked, Catherine Hall venue in Montego Bay.
"The music was fantastic; the performances were great, the production was excellent and the sponsors all came together to make the festival possible," he told the Observer yesterday. "The turnout was not as good as we had anticipated, but we know that the rain played a huge role in that. But it could have been a lot worse," he said philosophically.
GOURZONG... made a call for a stateof- the-art complex for western Jamaica which can house not just Reggae Sumfest, but other concerts and entertainment events
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Gourzong, however, has made it clear that he is not pleased with the conditions at the Catherine Hall complex which is owned and operated by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). The rain which has been fallin for the past two weeks in Mo Bay and on the days of the festival turned the venue into a mud bowl, which made it uncomfortable for patrons.
"That area which houses the complex is actually reclaimed swamp land and apparently the moats which should serve as drains are not functioning as they should. So with water apparently coming from below mixed with the constant rain, it was a challenge to get the venue up to an acceptable state. I want to apologise to patrons and thank them for supporting the festival," Gourzong stated.
He made a call for a state-of-the-art complex for western Jamaica which can house not just Reggae Sumfest, but other concerts and entertainment events.
LOVERS ROCK LEGEND BERES HAMMOND WILL HEADLINE PEACE CONCERT ON ST. CROIX
ST. CROIX, USVI, Sun, Aug. 1, 2010: Shawn Baptiste, CEO of CIGA Promotions, announced today that lovers rock legend, Beres Hammond will headline the ` How Can We Ease the Pain Peace Concert` slated for October 23, 2010 at the Randall `Doc` James Racetrack on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Hammond, a staple on the international music scene for more than 30 years, will perform classics like `Putting Up Resistance`, `Tempted to Touch` and `How Can We Ease the Pain` as well as more recent hits like `Rockaway` and `I Feel Good.` Known as the `King of Lovers Rock`, this soulful crooner established himself as one of the most prolific international artists out of Jamaica. He has played an instrumental role in introducing smooth reggae music to mainstream audiences around the world. `This is a very important event that is more than just a concert.
Over the last few years, our community has been plagued with senseless acts of violence. I wanted to take this opportunity to bring people together in a safe environment to celebrate life, love and peace. Very few artists exemplify peace and love through their body of music like the one and only Beres Hammond`, stated Baptiste. Baptiste continued, `CIGA Promotions has brought Beres Hammond to St. Croix on two previous occasions and I am looking forward to another wonderful experience for our community.`
Additional details about this exciting event will be announced soon.
For additional information or sponsorship opportunities contact CIGA Promotions at 340-513-2218 or cigapromotionsvi@gmail.com.
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ROCKY DAWUNI ROCKS US CHARTS & STORMS EUROPE
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Ghana's international Reggae Star, ROCKY DAWUNI, has been turning up the heat with his blazing new album "Hymns for The Rebel Soul.”
Since its US release in late May 2010 on AQUARIAN Records, the album has enjoyed rave reviews across various media with virtually all of the tracks on the album enjoying massive airplay and charting on various radio stations across the USA.
The album is currently # 8 on the CMJ World Charts that monitors airplay across the over 200 radio stations that report to these charts. Click here to buy full album Hymns for the Rebel Soul from iTunes.com or Amazon.com.
Dawuni launched a West coast tour in the US in early July with show stopping performances at The Waterfront Theatre in Marina Del Rey before headlining the esteemed Esalen World Music in Big Sur, CA and the WorldOne Festival in Berkeley, CA before launching his current European tour.
The European leg of the concerts has met very enthusiastic crowds from Germany to Austria to Finland and will end with headlining the massive Africa Tage Festival in Vienna Austria with Angelique Kidjo on August 15th.
Rocky Dawuni will be back in the US for a large scale free show at Macarthur Park in Los Angeles on September 5th, followed by a live performance on the very influential “Morning Becomes Eclectic” with DJ Jason Bentley on KCRW 89.9 on September 8, 2010.
His amazing remixes from the album by the likes of DJ J-Boogie, DJ Obah, DJ Jeremy Sole & DJ Drez and are gaining momentum worldwide in the clubs and on radio.
“Hymns from the Rebels Soul” is currently available on ITunes and in other fine stores in the US. Rocky is also featured on the brand new Putumayo release “Tribute to a Reggae Legend” with his genre bending rendition of Bob Marley’s “Sun is Shining.”
Source: ghanamusic.com
THE 23RD ANNUAL MICHELOB DAYTON REGGAE FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5
2010 1PM – 8PM at Dave Hall Plaza Park 5th & Jefferson Streets in Downtown Dayton, Ohio.
Featuring live reggae music from seven of the midwest’s best reggae bands, numerous food, beverage and craft vendors in a beautiful greenspace in downtown Dayton, The Dayton Reggae Festival is the midwest’s longest-running Reggae Festival Featuring Live reggae Music from -
Yabba Griffiths & Traxx (Original Studio One Artist from Jamaica/Chicago) www.yabbagriffiths.com
SEEFARI (Wilberforce/Dayton) www.seefari.com
The Ark Band (St Lucia/Columbus) www.thearkband.com
Mista Dread (Jamaica/Toledo) www.myspace.com/mistadreadsnewstyle
Ital Fiyya (Cincinnati/Rhode Island) www.myspace.com/fiyyareign
Lucky Spaulding (Cincinnati) www.myspace.com/luckyspaulding
Nyabinghi Culture Collective (Dayton/Columbus/Cincinnati)
MC Scorpius Max with Good Over Evil International Sound Consortium
This free admission festival is the third in a series of three summer music festivals presented to you by the City of Dayton Department of Recreation & Youth Services and The Downtown Dayton Partnership.
Sponsored by: Heidelberg Distributing Co City of Dayton Dept. of Recreation & Youth Services Downtown Dayton Partnership The Trolley Stop Crowne Plaza Dayton Hotel SEEFARI.COM and MusiceyeDesign
For more information, to volunteer, or for sponsorship opportunities,
contact Mark Kirksey at 937-333-8400.
MUSIC DIRECTOR Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll is available for interviews @ 937-376-5493 or seefari@hotmail.com
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RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS LIVE MUSIC SUMMER LINE UP LAKE TAHOE, CA
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Wed, Sept 1
ISRAEL VIBRATION
Cal Neva Resort, Crystal Bay, NV (north Tahoe)
9:30 pm (Doors Open at 8:30 pm)
$20.00 advance
all ages
530-583-2801 or 775-337-8344
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EARTHDANCE 2010 THE UNITED BEATS OF PEACE FESTIVAL “FAREWELL BLACK OAK RANCH” HWY 101, LAYTONVILLE, CALIFORNIA SEPT 17TH, 18TH, 19TH.
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The 14th annual Earthdance Festival will take place at the renowned Black Oak Ranch, a property rich in native history and old growth oak trees. The ranch has been home to Earthdance for the past 8 years, but due to expanding audiences, the festival will be moving to a larger facility for 2011. Often described as a festival that combines the artistic liberation of Burning Man with the socially responsible conscience of the Oregon Country Fair, the festival has gained international recognition as one of the best “boutique” festivals on the west coast of the USA, with sell out shows each year.
For 2010, Earthdance Northern California will unite with over 350 locations in 60 countries across the world to create the most conscious global festival of our time. To make this year a “grand farewell” to remember, the festival will present an incredible line up of conscious musicians, visual artists, DJ's, speakers and activists, who believe in a sustainable future for our planet. Working with the theme of “unity in diversity”, the festival will host 5 music stages and will feature high profile conscious artists from many genres of the international music scene, including World, Electronica, Hip Hop, Folk and Jazz. Also included will be an indigenous elder’s council, made up of indigenous elders from many nations, who will share wisdom and sacred ceremony.
An important part of the festival will be a compelling educational component called the “Activist Alley”, where festival patrons can interact with both local and international non-profit groups. These organizations will share information and workshops on relevant global and local issues, inspiring local participants to take a stand for the future of our planet.
A highlight of the festival will be a synchronized global link up, taking place on Saturday the 18th, when at 4pm (PST), Earthdance California will synchronize with over 350 locations in 60 countries. At this precise moment, a specially created song called the “prayer for peace” will be played in every location at the same time. The festival will also feature a wide variety of ‘Healthy’ vendors supplying many types of international foods and eco wares. Shaded camping and HOT showers are also available to festival attendees.
Part proceeds from the festival will be donated to the Earthdance non-profit, A California based 501c3 organization.
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RICHIE SPICE – TOURING NORTH AMERICA AND CANADA - SEPTEMBER 2010
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Richie Spice is now confirming shows for his western U.S. tour this September 2010. He recently finished a five week tour in Europe. His U.S. tour last September was a great success, consistently stirring up excitement and large crowds. There was a lot of interest and enthusiasm up and down. This year we hope for increased success since he delivered so well last year and he has so many hit songs playing out there.
Prior to the current tour, Richie Spice also did a two week European tour in March 2010. Over the years Richie has been consistently touring and performing in Europe. He is very popular there. He and his crew also recently finished touring Australia, and they are now one year into a two year plan to tour the entire Caribbean. They have a lot of new singles and combinations out, and the new CD is slated for release this summer.
Richie Spice is currently one of the hottest commodities worldwide in cultural reggae music, moving with a positive message and a full, strong entourage. Earth a Run Red, Richie Spice’s biggest hit, dominated the airwaves in a positive and conscious manner for many years. People are enthusiastic to hear this and his numerous other hits live. Richie Spice is a top new breed reggae artist and on this tour he will be moving with some of the finest musicians out of Jamaica.
In the Old Testament’s Book of Judges, Gideon led Israel to victory over the Midianites, who dwelled in the southeastern part of Palestine, with a small army equipped with only trumpets, lit torches and jars to conceal the torches’ flames. Following Gideon’s instructions, his three hundred soldiers blew their trumpets and smashed their jars as they shouted “a sword for the Lord, a sword for Gideon”. With that, the tens of thousands of Midianite troops fled in fear.
Armed with just a microphone, one-drop rhythms and purifying lyrical flames, singer Richie Spice is the Gideon of contemporary reggae. The publicly declared “prince of fire” uses culturally uplifting, spiritually fortified words to defeat the negative content that informs much of popular (Jamaican) music. Fittingly, Gideon Boot is the title track of Spice’s brilliant fourth album. Recorded over the timeless Johnny Too Bad rhythm (taken from The Slickers 1970s hit of the same name, popularized in the film The Harder They Come) the song details Spice’s strategic plan for delivering his musical sermon to an awaiting global audience. “I need a Gideon boot and a khaki suit to stand out inna Babylon and defend the truth/ I got a strong reggae beat with a mic in my hand fe lead out de youth dem outta destruction and let de people know right from wrong.”
Just like the singer’s previous albums “Universal”, “Spice In Your Life” and “In The
Streets to Africa”, “Gideon Boot” contains inspiring messages specifically aimed at empowering vulnerable youth. Spice confidently juxtaposes his songs of valor with unity themes (“Living In Love”, “Getting Harder”) and the importance of staying focused - “Make Up Your Mind”, “Hang On In There”. Spice’s flawless vocals effortlessly scale the high notes then smoothly segue into scatted improvisations as he weaves intricate, evocative melodies throughout this exquisite 15-track set that is certain to carry his name to un chartered territories for Jamaican music.
The traditional Rastafarian Nyabinghi drumming that dominates the opening cut “Babylon Falling” heralds the seriousness of Spice’s musical mission. “World Is A Cycle”, sung over producer Arif Cooper’s haunting “Guardian Angel” rhythm, is, as Spice explains, “a song for the children and for the parents saying be careful because what you do can fall right back on you and your kids.”
Also included is the current Jamaican hit “The Plane Land” which display’s Spice’s superb story telling skills. The song’s lyrics detail the frustration that oftentimes accompanies post 9/11travel. “Saddle up myself fe take interrogation…tek off mi shoes, tek off mi tam, if they ever find you with a spliff yu gone another land.” “It is a song everyone can relate to if they travel,” notes Spice, “and if they don’t travel, they will learn this is what we go through as entertainers as we go to other countries.”
Since 2004, when his apocalyptic single “Earth A Run Red” became the year’s most popular reggae song, Richie Spice has performed throughout the world, insuring that cultural roots reggae isn’t relegated to a bygone era but continues as a thriving, evolving musical genre.
Born Richell Bonner in the Kingston, Jamaica suburb of St. Andrew, Richie Spice hails from a musical family that includes his older brother Pliers (from the deejay/singer duo Chaka Demus and Pliers of “Murder She Wrote” fame), singer Spanner Banner and deejay Snatcher Dogg. It was Spanner Banner, (best known for his mid 90s hit “Life Goes On”) who first brought Spice to the recording studio; the hopeful singer, admittedly, couldn’t manage the rigors of professional recording but the opportunity opened his eyes to the proficiency required to succeed in the reggae industry. “That experience show me that to reach anywhere there is a lot of work to be done,” Spice reflects.
Spice continued working towards gaining a foothold in the music industry and shortly thereafter he met veteran producer Clive Hunt who produced his breakthrough single, the engaging lovers rock tune “Grooving My Girl”, still one of the most popular songs in Spice’s repertoire. “Grooving” was initially featured on Spice’s 2000 debut album “Universal”, as was the song that would make him a household name in Jamaica, “Earth A Run Red”.
Since 2004 Spice has become one of reggae’s most in demand talents and the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. He received the Most Cultural Artist Award at the 13th annual South Florida Reggae Soca Awards in 2005; he was voted the Male Singer/Singjay of the Year at Jamaica’s IRIE FM Awards in 2007 and following his performance at the first annual “Black My Story” concert held in Kingston on Feb. 2, 2008 Spice was honored for his positive musical contributions. His 2004 album “Spice in Your Life” was listed among the year’s best reggae releases by the New York Times; “In the Streets To Africa”, released in 2007, reached number 6 on the Billboard Reggae chart and one of the album’s biggest hits “Youth Dem Cold” peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Top 100 Singles Chart and ranked at number 29 on Vibe Magazine’s Best 44 songs of 2007. Now with the release of “Gideon Boot” even greater recognition is assured for Spice’s talent, as is the expansion of his international fan base.
“I’ve always had a wide meditation of having my music go out there to the world because I know it can go far,” says Spice. “But it is very hard singing of righteousness in the world. When you sing of good you will find that evil rise up and try to dominate good. But I will continue the fight, go out there and have people hear what I am saying.”
Nassau County Launches First Annual Long Island Caribbean-American International Festival
by caribbeannewyorker HEMPSTEAD, L.I: Nassau
Edward P. Mangano, and the Jamaica Cultural Alliance are pleased to announce the launch of the First Annual Long Island Caribbean American International Festival (LICAIF), to be held at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Amphi Theatre at Eisenhower Park in Westbury, L.I., on Monday, August 16, 2010.
According to Earl Lyn, Jr., VP of Marketing and promotions of the Jamaica Cultural Alliance, and chairman of the LICAIF the theme for this year’s event, “WE ALL ARE ONE”, is geared towards bringing communities together in unison and celebrating each other’s passions, heritage and cultures.
LICAIF is a free family-oriented event which will feature a wide array of music,food, arts and craft, and displays from the various Caribbean islands. The event will also feature re-known Caribbean artists, to include the king and queen of Soca music, The Mighty Sparrow and Calypso Rose; reggae icon Freddie McGregor and Angel Band along with an array of steel pan performers.
There will also be a costume and fashion show, highlighting the culture and a variety of styles from the Caribbean. Special invited guests for this historic event include: Nassau County Executive, Edward P. Mangano; Mayor of the City of Hempstead Wayne J. Hall, Sr.; New York State Senate Majority Leader Senator John Sampson; Hon. Geneive Brown Metzger, Council General of Jamaica to New York; Dr. Roy Hastick, Sr., President of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc.; Yolanda Lezama-Clarke, President of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association; Amanda Cohen, Nassau County Region office, American Cancer Society; and Jose Richards, President of the Sons & Daughters of Jamaica, Inc.
LICAIF will also commemorate the life of several legends, whose great contributions to the Caribbean and American communities in New York State continue to bear a significant impact on the lives of millions of New Yorkers. These will include the late Earl Lyn, Sr., founder of Nakisaki Restaurants; the late Carlos Lezama, founder of North America’s largest festival, the West Indian American Day Carnival; and the late Vincent Chin, founder of VP Records. LICAIF will also take timeout to recognize the birthday of Jamaican national hero, the Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey, who became a civil rights champion in the United States.
LICAIF will also join the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., and celebrate their 25th Anniversary. CACCI, founded in August 1985, is a statewide membership organization, which has developed expertise in providing business assistance to small and start-up business owners, in areas of business planning, financing, certification, procurement, business expansion, and export/import opportunities. CACCI has developed a partnership with NYC Department of Small Business Services to provide business services to Women and Minority Business Enterprises, to expand their capacities and increase their access to procurement contracts.
This year’s festival is also geared towards bringing about awareness in the community on the importance of getting tested early for Colorectal and other cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer annually and an estimated 50,000 die, most of them unnecessarily. Sadly, over 15,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed under the recommended screening age of 50 each year.
LICAIF hopes to use this year’s event to enlighten residents of Long Island and our neighboring cities of the risk associated with Colorectal cancer and how important it is to get tested early. Representatives from the Nassau County Regional office of the American Cancer Society are scheduled to take part in this event. LICAIF is sponsored by Nassau County Parks and Recreation, MGM Funding, Wee Radio,Caribbean Style TV, MD TV (Jamaica) Cannon (USA), Culture Jam Radio, Caribbean Vibes Radio, Irie Jam Media, VP Records, New York Liberty Star Newspaper, Jewel Shannon Designs,Khanami Kreations, Padlock Records, Ruff Stuff Studios, Jam Roc Records, House of Hits Records, Digi Waxx Media,and Sam’s Caribbean Market Place.
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GRAMMY-WINNING "QUEEN OF DANCEHALL", LADY SAW, PARTNERS WITH TOASTING MUSIC TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, MY WAY
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Grammy-winning "Queen of Dancehall", Lady Saw, Partners with Toasting Music to Release New Album, My Way, Available Everywhere September 7th, 2010
LOS ANGELES, August 03, 2010 - Dancehall Queen, Lady Saw (Marion Hall), has annoucned the release of her first album since 2007, My Way, due out on September 7th, 2010 through new partnership with Toasting Music, alongside her label Diva Records, distributed by Fontana/Universal. The lead single, Party Till December, is available digitally on August 10th, 2010.
Jamaican-born Reggae singer and "Queen of Dancehall," Lady Saw was the first female DJ to win a Grammy Award, and the first female to be certified triple platinum as a result of her work on No Doubt's Underneath It All in 2003 after reaching #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Saw also received gold certification for her work Smile with Vitamin C. Previous releases Lover Girl, Give Me A Reason and Passion, paved the way for her best-selling album, Raw, the Best of Lady Saw in 1998, which received four and a half stars by AMG.
With the release of My Way, Saw brings back her famous Dancehall beats and gritty lyrics that first gained her acclaim and widespread popularity at Dancehall shows. The album features fifteen tracks including lead single, Party Till December, which will also feature a music video due out in late August. Other tracks include He Is At My House (feat. Eve), Every Way Mi Go, and I Can't Wait (feat. Ding Dong).
"Lady Saw exudes a strength and determination in her music both lyrically and melodically that resonates with her fans. My Way continues that sound, and will likely permeate through not just the dancehall and reggae coummunities, but to Hip Hop and Dance fans as well. That makes her a perfect fit for Toasting Music," says Steven Weber, President of Toasting Music.
Lady Saw will be playing a number of shows throughout the late Summer and early Fall, including appearances at Montreal Reggae Festival August 8th, Hot 97 'On the Reggae Tip' in NYC September 3rd, and at Miami Carnival on October 9th.
Track Listing:
1. Every Way Mi Go
2. Your Chick
3. Bigga Than
4. He Is At My House (feat. Eve)
5. My Way
6. Party Till December
7. Tighta
8. Cyaan Get Me
9. Crazy Love
10. My Money
11. Muscle Control (feat. Camar)
12. 5 Minutes
13. Facebook
14. I Can't Wait (feat. Ding Dong)
15. I'm A Woman
For more information, please visit: www.toastingmusic.com
For a review copy of the album, please contact Heather Noonan at info@toastingmusic.com or 818-762-0191.
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About Toasting Music
Toasting Music, a joint venture between BFM Digital and The Royalty Network, is a comprehensive music company centered on bringing quality Reggae music to the World. The partnership marries BFM's worldwide distribution network and online marketing expertise with The Royalty Network's extensive Reggae catalogue and deep experience within the Reggae community.
In addition to artist development, Toasting Music will augment the efforts of artists and producers by offering a wide suite of services that includes production, marketing, promotion, publishing, physical and digital distribution, synchronization licensing and compilation licensing.
About BFM Digital, Inc.
BFM Digital is a global digital music company committed to serving the independent music community and delivering quality music, spoken word and video content to leading online retailers worldwide. Representing a diverse catalog of indie labels, artists and publishers, BFM distributes to all of the major music services including iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, eMusic, Napster, Walmart, Nokia and many more. With an unparalleled commitment to personalized service, BFM works closely with their content providers from around the world to ensure maximum exposure of their catalog by customizing marketing efforts and building strong relationships with BFM's digital store partners.
About Diva Records
This company was started by Marion Hall upon her release from her VP Records recording contract. Marion wanted to regain her independence and empower herself to seize control of her destiny, as well as help to nurture the budding careers of up and coming artists. DIVAS Records is a progressive, twenty-first century music entertainment company based in Jamaica, a company that utilizes cutting-edge Internet strategies, while establishing uncompromising principles. DIVAS Records maintains an A&R philosophy that brands a label of highly credible and truth-telling artists, artists that touch people, artists that people will adopt and follow; singer/songwriters, solo artists or groups, reggae, roots, whatever is good...no, whatever is excellent music!
Heather Noonan
info@toastingmusic.com
(818) 762-0192
email: info@toastingmusic.com
phone: 818-762-0191
web: http://www.toastingmusic.com
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THOMPKINS MARKETING & PROTÉGÉ PR ANNOUNCE THE JR. PINCHERS
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Thompkins Marketing & Protégé PR announce the Jr. Pinchers
Hit single “Back Broke” promotion and publicity
Houston, TX, July 23, 2010: Thompkins Marketing and Protégé PR are proud to announce their latest project with the Jr. Pinchers and their hit single “Back Broke” from SloppiShizzle Records. Thompkins Marketing will be providing marketing and promotions for the single ‘Back Broke”. Protégé PR will serve as the publicist and social media consultant.
Jr. Pinchers the Reggae sing song artist who has transformed his style into an aggressive "sing song rapping style" that could be compared only to the likes of the current chart topping buzz maker, Drake. The same Jr. Pinchers who defied the dance hall charts in Jamaica by "sing song rapping" his 1st single, Back Broke, the jazz inspired electronic single vs. dropping another soft love song aimed at the ladies he so loves and has always catered to.
Kemar Thompson, more popularly known as Jr. Pinchers, was born in Rock Hall, Jamaica. Pinchers became heavily involved with his church choir and by age seven he joined his legendary father, Delroy Thompson, also known as “Pinchers”. Being the son of a reggae icon did not stop Thompson from growing his own voice.
In 1997, “Blaze up the Fire”, was the first material from Jr. Pinchers that was released by Royal Concert productions. The Album included hits like “Unfaithful Lover”, which was on Richi B’s chart in Jamaica and the most requested single on Irie FM in 2007.
The new style of Jr. Pinchers’ music found a new foundation at SloppiShizzle Records. In a chance meeting with the Twinz Beatz at the “Slop Shop” studios in Miami, home to the label. Jr. Pinchers heard a strange new sound he had never heard before and Jr. Pinchers found himself in the studio working with the Twinz Beatz.
The collaboration led the top ten charting single “Back Broke”, on the Jamaican “Dancehall Charts. Blasting daily on stations like IrieFM (the more traditional Reggae station), Zip FM (the youthful station that mixes all genres of music), and 19 other radio stations on the Island. The Back Broke video has been added to MTV Latin America -(Central,South America & Mexico) airing on the network’s MTV Hits program in late Feb.-10., XYZMP3 / TIVO – DVD (National), California Music Channel - Beta (CA), Power Play -(National / 42 Outlets), VidDream -(DE, PA, MD, NJ), EVision –, Billboard DJ (Studio City, CA), Discogs-Rock America Video pool, SPC-TV (Carbondale, IL), VME Media -9:30 Club -(Washington DC), Class A TV -(Hartford, CT), The Groove Zone –(Denver, CO), MYX –(Redwood City, CA), Video Hits -(Rochester, NY), VideoVisions -(Maple Heights, OH),W.T.R. Video Show (Cleveland, OH), AOL Video (UK), Singingfool.com,Allmusic.com. The song is being added daily to dance stations, Urban stations, & AC stationsequally. Jr.Pinchers self titled album is due late 2010. He currently has “Back Broke” in rotation on stations like Island Mix (Z101FM)-TORONTO, SATURDAY NIGHT MIX (Z101FM)-TORONTO, CROWN JEWELS RADIO-NIAGRA FALLS, WEDR 99.1FM- MIAMI, KSVY91.3-SONOMA-CA, CFXJ93.5 FM-TORONTOHOT 102FM-JAMAICA, IRIEFM 107.3-JAMAICA, ZIPFM-JAMAICA, LINKZ FM 96.5-JAMAICA, Jango-internet, Pandora-internet, Imeem-internet (now Myspace Music), Fwix-Santa Barbara, CA, WERS 88.9-Boston, MA (Broadcast 24/7 on ITunes).
His next single is a remake of his father popular 80’s hit“Bandelero” called “Jr. Sr. bandelero” dropping in a matter of days. He also has a 3rd single that will drop call “In a mi Room” another club friendly track for the ladies.
Visit Jr. Pinchers online at
Website http://jrpinchers.com/
MySpace http://www.myspace.com/jrpinchers
Twitter http://twitter.com/therealjrp
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jr-Pinchers
Reverbnation http://www.reverbnation.com/jrpinchers
For interview inquiries please contact Michele Thompkins or Protégé Public Relations 1-888-603-1999 Ext. 3.
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SKA PIONEER ERNEST RANGLIN AT GLOBAL SOL FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA ON AUGUST 6&7
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HOUSE OF HAMSA PRESENTS WITH SUNSET PROMOTIONS, HOUSE & GARDEN AND UNITED EARTH NETWORKS~GLOBAL SOL~A 2 NIGHT URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, BENEFIT & DANCE PARTY FEATURING GRAMMY AWARD WINNING ARTISTS: ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT WITH ERNEST RANGLIN & HAMSA LILA
August 6 & 7, 2010
Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond CA 94804
18 & over – 7pm-4am both nights – Ample Free Secure Parking
One Day: $35 Presale/$40 at the door - VIP $75 –
Two Day: $65 - VIP $130
Late-night PHISH after party Discount Tickets with free shuttle to/from The Greek & BART
A WORLDLY SPECTRUM OF ARTISTS CELEBRATE ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING AT A MULTI-SENSORY 2 NIGHT URBAN FESTIVAL, BENEFIT EVENT & DANCE PARTY ON THE SF BAY
FEATURED MUSICAL ARTISTS:
Arrested Development, Ernest Ranglin, Hamsa Lila, EOTO, Afrolicious, Yossi Fine, Kenge Kenge, Fabian Alsultany, Motion Potion, MC Rai
GLOBAL SOL is a conscious urban two-night benefit and cultural event designed to bring together diverse communities within the greater Bay Area. Its purpose is to raise awareness, promote unity, eco-conscious living and to inspire the masses via the dedication of high profile artists, an eclectic mix of live music form across the world, DJ’s, dance performances immersive light presentations, visionary art installations and a Global Bazaar Vending Village with diverse organic goods and food. GLOBAL SOL is also a music festival with a consciousness-raising mission – to benefit the Women’s Earth Alliance. This organization is doing important front-line work around the world by supporting women through sustainable water technologies, agriculture and pro-bono advocacy for indigenous women-environmental activists involved in defending the health and well being of their respective and largely under served communities.
Ernest Ranglin best known for his session work at the famed Studio One, helped give birth to the ska genre in the late 1950s. Some credit Ranglin with the invention of the core style of guitar play (sometimes known as "scratching") found in nearly all ska music.
Ranglin played on many classic Jamaican recordings, and he performed with artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Monty Alexander, Prince Buster, The Skatalites and the Eric Deans Orchestra. He has also explored other styles of music, notably blending jazz and reggae.
As child, Ranglin had two uncles who played guitar and ukulele. After watching them play, he practiced on their instruments, and stood in for one of them when they failed to turn up for a recording session, impressing his other uncle so much that he was given the instrument for his seventh birthday. He built his own guitar using a sardine can and wires, before progressing to a real one. He moved with his family to Kingston, where he was educated at Providence, Kingston Senior School, and Bodin College. While still in his teens, he began performing live, locally and in the Bahamas, often with the young Monty Alexander. Charlie Christian was an early influence. Aged 15, he joined the Val Bennett band, and went on to play with the Eric Deans band and Count Boysie.
By the early 1950s, Ranglin had become a proficient jazz guitarist and toured overseas. In 1958, Chris Blackwell recorded a Ranglin single, which was one of the first releases on Blackwell's R&B label, and a live album split between Ranglin and Lance Haywood was the first to be released by Blackwell. Around 1959, he joined Cluett Johnson's band the Blues Blasters, recording several tracks for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, including "Shuffling Jug", regarded as one of the first ska recordings. In 1962, the James Bond film Dr. No was filmed in Jamaica. While Byron Lee & the Dragonaires appeared in the film, the soundtrack recordings were actually made by Ranglin.
In 1964, Ranglin played guitar on singer Millie Small 's "My Boy Lollipop ", the first Jamaican song to achieve international success.
Ranglin recorded two jazz albums in the mid-1960s for the Merritone label - Wranglin (1964) and Reflections (1965), also working for Duke Reid as a musical director at the Treasure Isle recording studio during this period.
He began attracting international notice in 1964 when he traveled to London, England to perform at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. He became the venue's resident guitarist for nine months, backing numerous guest artists and appearing in a recording of a Sonny /Dick Morrissey jam session in 1966.
He made several solo records for Island Records, as well as collaborating with Prince Buster. He returned to session work, arranging songs such as the Melodians ' "Rivers of Babylon" and playing guitar leads in the Wailers' "It Hurts to Be Alone".
During the late 1960s and the 1970s, Ranglin was much in demand as a studio musician and arranger, working with top Jamaican producers such as Dodd, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Clancy Eccles and toured with Jimmy Cliff in the 1970s.
In the late 70s, he re-teamed with his friend Monty Alexander to record Latin-Caribbean infused jazz for Pablo Records.
In 1973 he was awarded the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican Government for his contributions to music.
He moved to Florida in the late 1970s, where he performed at jazz festivals and continued to record occasionally.
He signed to Chris Blackwell's newly formed Palm Pictures label to issue 1998's In Search of the Lost Riddim.
The albums E.B. @ Noon and Modern Answers to Old Problems followed two years later. Grooving was released in early 2001. In 2002, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of the West Indies for his outstanding contribution to the development of music in Jamaica.
In 2006, he was the subject of a documentary covering his career - Roots Of Reggae: The Ernest Ranglin Story, produced and written by Arthur Gorson.
In 2008, he was inducted into the Jamaican Music hall of Fame by the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates (JAVAA).
GLOBAL SOL is a first-of-its-kind event, located at the newly remodeled and remarkably beautiful Craneway Pavilion, situated in the heart of the East Bay, right on the bay front of Richmond. This venue with it’s sate of the art Meyer sound system and sweeping waterfront views, of the Bay and San Francisco skyline, is the largest and finest new, green event venue in the Bay Area. Within minutes of Berkeley and Marin, and only 20 minutes from San Francisco, this venue is safe and secure event center featuring over 1,200 parking spaces. Come celebrate music & art at the new heart of the Bay Area music scene.
Tickets available NOW on-line @ In-Ticketing
If you’d like more information about the show please contact Karin Conn Public Relations at 415.507.9797 or e-mail at karin@connsf.net
Contact: Karin Conn
Phone: 415.507.9797
E-mail: karin@connsf.net
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Mixed Culture : : 'Mourning Chant'
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Name of CD/Album 'Pensando Reggae'
'Pensando Reggae' is the debut cd release from the new, young group called Mixed Culture. The band is of a latin background except Eddie Culture is from the Cape Verde Islands, just off the coast of Senegal. So the album 'Pensando Reggae' means thinking about reggae which is what the band thinks about all the time. 'Pensando Reggae' also has several reggae songs in Spanish to show their culture and latin heritage. The band plays heavy roots reggae; their music is slow tempos, think Big Mountain(the roots and latin side) meets Midnite. Cisco, the lead singer, loves Garnett Silk and you can hear it especially in "Sudamerica," which is the melody from Garnett Silk's "Mama Africa." It's a tribute to their homelands in South America: Peru, Colombia and Uruguay. The rest of the album is about love, injustice, peace, equal rights and righteousness. These kids will surprise you, thats the drum and bass section, 18 years old. If you see them, they will surprise you again. We hope you get to do both: see and hear them. This is roots reggae music.
-release date June 25, 2010
- genre: reggae
additional genre: roots, latin/spanish
site to purchase: kulchashok.com <http://kulchashok.com>
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ALRICA : : ALRICA’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CD AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
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The launch of Alrica's online store was announced on August 4th, 2010. Fans and supporters who are eager to be among the first to receive Alrica's highly anticipated CD, This Time Round-The Untold Stories, will now be able to pre-order this item online. The online store is linked to from the website www.alrica.net and offers Alrica's CDs, music downloads and merchandise.
Alrica's vocal style is a unique blend of rich soul and reggae fused with jazz and hip hop. Her debut CD, an EP entitled This Time Round generated excitement from fans and music connoisseurs worldwide. Audiences were impressed with her ability to transition smoothly from the soulful sounds of tracks such as Just one Time to more dance floor ready tracks such as Move. I'd have to say that my strength is my versatility. When people hear me sing, they have no idea what else can come from me; Alrica responded when asked about her biggest strength in a video interview published on YouTube.
Alrica is finally ready to fill in the gaps and share the stories that her fans had not been privy to in her debut release. Her sophomore release, This Time Round-The Untold Stories includes all of the best tracks from her debut album as well as seven new songs. Infidelity, broken hearts and economic suffering, only begin to scratch the surface of the subject matter Alrica shares with her audience. Music critics who have had the opportunity to preview the album are particularly impressed with the strong emotional connection Alrica continually exudes in her delivery.
To pre-order the CD This Time Round-The Untold Stories, visit the website www.alrica.net and click on the link to Alrica's online store.
For more information, contact Nicole Hamilton at promotion@alrica.net
Nicole Hamilton Fort George Station P.O.Box 428 NY, NY 10040
(206)666-2596
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LOOK WHO'S ON TOUR!
 Hi Reggae Festival Guide Crew,
here are the tour dates for Tippa Irie West Coast Tour
Tippa Irie & Band special guest Jah Sun
- STICK TO MY ROOTS west coast tour -
8-13 Red Fox ,Eureka, CA
8-14 Northwest World Reggae Festival,OR
8-15 TBA 8-16 Hop Monk, Sebastapol, CA
8-18 Rockit Room, tbc, San Francisco, CA
8-20 DownTown Brew San Luis Obispo, CA
8-21SoHo, Santa Baraba , CA
8-22 Coach house, San Juan Capistrano, CA
8-24 Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, CA
8-28 Irie Festival Long Beach, CA
Jamaican musical legend and Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Beres Hammond’s “For The Love Of It” 2010 Tour kicked off in Florida last week and will continue throughout the U.S. and Canada making stops in 35 cities including Atlanta (July 30), Washington, DC (August 1), New York (August 6,7 & 8), San Francisco (August 27), Los Angeles (August 29) and wrapping back in Florida’s West Palm Beach (Sept 12). Joining Hammond on the tour will be Kenyatta Hill & Culture and Inner Circle.
Known to many as the originator of “lover’s rock,” Hammond has been writing, producing and pouring out his smoky-sweet voice over every kind of riddim track for over three decades. He continues to top the charts, most recently with the 2008 release A MOMENT IN TIME which Allmusic called “another fine album from one of Jamaica's finest singers” He has sold out some of the country’s largest venues including New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
The single “I Feel Good” from A MOMENT IN TIME has remained in the Top 5 on reggae charts since the release. Hammond can also be found on the summer’s must-have reggae compilation REGGAE GOLD 2010, along with other chart toppers as Damian Marley and Nas, Shaggy, Etana and Gyptian. VP Records recently reissued Hammond’s 1979 JUST A MAN, which has been praised as a “triumphant reissue.”
For further information and tour passes, please contact:
Beres Hammond Tour 2010
Date Day City Venue
7-Aug Saturday New York BAM
8-Aug Sunday Bronx , NY Lehman College
10-Aug Tuesday Baltimore, MD Rams Heads Live
11-Aug Wednesday Providence, R.I. Lupos
12-Aug Thursday New Haven, CT Toads Place
13-Aug Friday Montreal EB Lounge
14-Aug Saturday Toronto Metro Convention Center
15-Aug Sunday Barrie Ontario Barrie Caribfeast
19-Aug Thursday Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall
20-Aug Friday Edmonton TBA
21-Aug Saturday Calgary Calagery Reggae festival
23-Aug Monday Vancouver, Canada Commordore Ballroom
24-Aug Tuesday Seattle, WA Neumos
26-Aug Thursday Chico, CA Calif State (Bell Auditorium)
27-Aug Friday San Fran/Oakland The Independent
29-Aug Sunday Los Angeles, CA Queen Mary, Los Angeles
30-Aug Monday Las Vegas, NV TBA
31-Aug Tuesday Salt Lake City, UT Bay Entertainment Complex
1-Sep Wednesday Denver, CO TBA
3-Sep Friday Philadelphia PA Trocadara
4-Sep Saturday Newark NJ TBA
5-Sep Sunday Albany NY TBA
10-Sep Friday Jacksonville FL
12-Sep Sunday West Palm Beach FL
SOJA SUMMER TOUR BEGINS ON FRIDAY!
August 12 Sagrés, Portugal Super Bock Surf Fest Nitin Sawhney, Gentleman, 2 Many DJ's & Many More
August 15 Ostroda, Poland Ostroda Reggae Festival DUB INC., Zion Train & many more!
August 21 San Juan, Puerto Rico Tito Puente Ampitheatre Groundation
August 28 Crownsville, MD Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds The Pietasters,The Bridge, & More!!
September 25 Santa Barbara, CA West Beach Festival UB40, Easy Star All Stars, Collie Buddz, Iration, & MORE
Sis Carol w/ The Yellow Wall Dub Squad July 2010
Fri July 23:Santa Fe Brewing Co.- 37 Fire Place Santa Fe, NM
Sat July 24: Dolores Brewery 100 South 4th St. Dolores CO
Sun July 25: Carbondale Mountain Fair 645 Main Street Carbondale, CO
JIMMY CLIFF TAKES BONNAROO BY STORM WITH "BOTTOMLESS RESERVES OF ENERGY" (ROLLING STONE)
Hear Cliff's Performance Streaming at NPR Music: http://n.pr/bP17NO08/07/10 Apple Valley, MN @ Minnesota Zoo Amphitheatre 08/08/10 Council Bluffs, IA @ Stir Cove at Harrah's Casino 08/10/10 Calgary, AB @ Jack Singer Concert Hall 08/11/10 Edmonton, AB @ Winspear Centre For Music 08/13/10 San Francisco, CA @ Mezzanine 08/14/10 Del Mar, CA @ Del Mar Racetrack 08/15/10 Denver, CO @ Mile High Fest
PATO BANTON ON TOUR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRsHNrJIZ0U13-Aug-2010 - Rock Island, Illinois - Ya Maka My Weekend 14-Aug-2010 - South Bend, Indiana - South Bend Reggae Festival 15-Aug-2010 - Garrettsville, Ohio - Mid West Reggae Festival 19-Aug-2010 - Tulsa, Oklahoma - Fly Trap Music Hall 21-Aug-2010 - Alma, Colorado - THC Music Festival 26-Aug-2010 - San Jose, California - Music in the Park 27-Aug-2010 - Selma, Oregon - Jefferson State Hemp Expo and Music Festival 29-Aug-2010 - Long Beach, California - IRIEFest at the Queen Mary 04-Sep-2010 - Forestville, California - Hollydale Club 18-Sep-2010 - San Diego, California - Brick by Brick
THE SKATALITES ON TOUR
14 Aug Cleveland,OH/Midwest Reggae Fest
Don't Miss Inner Circle in a City Near You!
August 6 & 7, 2010 BAM-Brooklyn, NY
August 8, 2010- Lehman College-Bronx, New York , US
August 11, 2010- Lupos-Providene, RI
August 12, 2010- Toads Place-New Haven, CT
August 13, 2010- EB Lounge-Montreal, CA
August 14, 2010- Metro Convention Center- Toronto, CA
August 15, 2010- River Front Festival Plaza-Windsor Ontario
August 18, 2010- Burton Cummings Theatre-Winnipeg, CA
August 21, 2010- Calgary Reggae Festival-Calgary, CA
August 26, 2010- Calgary, CA
August 26, 2010- Crest Theater-Sacramento, California, US
August 29, 2010- Queen Mary Los Angeles, California, US
For more information on Inner Circle please contact Monifa Brown
(973) 579-7763 EXT 26/mbrown@shanachie.com
or
Abebe Lewis Marketing & Branding Group
BBCircleHouse@gmail.com
Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars
1-04-2011, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Jamcruise 9,
TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA
8/7/10 Joe’s Pub New York NY
9/30/10 Wilbert’s Cleveland, OH
10/2/10 Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival Columbia MO
8/4/10 Sunset Park Concert Series Harvey Cedars NJ
8/6/10 The Saint Asbury Park NJ
8/7/10 Club Helsinki Hudson NY
8/12/10 Bethlehem Musik Fest Bethlehem, PA
8/13/10 Iron Horse Northhampton MA
8/14/10 Private Party Concord NH
8/18/10 Castle Hill on the Crane Estate Ipswich MA Summer Concert Series
8/19/10 Ocean Mist S. Kingston RI
8/27/10 Schooner’s Landing Demariscotta ME
8/31/10 One Pelham East Newport RI
9/2/10 Johnny D’s Somerville MA
9/4/10 On The Waterfront Music Festival Rockford IL
9/8/10 Club Viva St Louis , MO
ALBOROSIE , SPECIALIST AND FRIENDS SUMMER TOUR europe 2010
SUNDAY: 01.August.10 ROMA (Italy) / Villa Ada
MONDAY: 02.August.10 BESSUDE (Italy) / Sardinia Reggae Festival
THURSDAY: 05.August.10 REUNION ISLAND (France) / Sakifo Festival
SATURDAY: 07.August.10 UPPSALA (Sweden) / Uppsala Reggae Festival
TUESDAY 10.August.10 SOUSTONS (FRANCE) Les Arenes
WEDNESDAY 11.August.10 PORTUGAL- Tbc
THURSDAY: 12.August.10 SANGRES (Portugal) / Superbock Summer Festival
FRIDAY- 13.August.10 GROSSETO (Italy) / FestAmbiente
SATURDAY: 14.August. 10 Gusto Dopa Al sole Salento Italy
SUNDAY: 15.August.10 OUDENAARDE ( Belgium) / Feest In Het Park
TUESDAY: 17.August.10 BRESCIA (Italy) / Festival Radio Onda d’Urto
WEDNESDAY: 18.August.10 GENOVA ITALY (TBC)
THURSDAY: 19.August.10 RIMINI (Italy) / Festa Unita
FRIDAY 20.August.10 SOTTO MARINA (Italy) / Arena Live Cayo Blanco
SUNDAY: 22.August.10 CORSEPT (France) / Couvre Feu Festival
TUESDAY: 24.August.10 BENICASSIM (Spain) / Rototom Festival
THURSDAY: 26.August.10 LA TESTE de BUCH (France) / Parc des Expositions
FRIDAY: 27.August.10 BRATISLAVA (Slovakia) / Uprising Reggae Festival
SATURDAY: 28.August.10 WIESEN (Austria) / Wiesen Sunsplash
SUNDAY: 29.August.10 UBERSEE (Germany) / Chiemsee Reggae Summer Festival
KING CHANGO
8/8/10 Highline Ballroom New York, NY
8/15/10 Rock Island 2010 Brentwood NY
MYSTIC JAMMERS
8/10/10 One Pelham East Newport RI
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THIS DAY IN REGGAE
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Guitarist Earl 'Chinna' Smith is born. |
| 1946: |
Dennis Alcapone (Dennis Smith) is born in Clarendon, Jamaica. |
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Jamaica becomes an independent dominion within the British Commonwealth.
An event celebrated by Lord Creator's "Independent Jamaica", Derrick Morgan's "Forward March" and Jimmy Cliff's "Miss Jamaica".
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Sir Alexander Bustamante, the first Prime Minister of Jamaica, passes away. Age 93. (b. February 22, 1884) |
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Adam Clayton [U2; bass] is arrested at his home in Dublin, Ireland for pot possession. |
| 2003: |
Jimmy Cliff is awarded the Order of Merit (O.M.), Jamaica's third highest honour. |
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MAJOR DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR CUSH HUNTA!:
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Major Distribution Deal for Cush Hunta!
Kingston, Jamaica - Cush Hunta’s Management Company Corner Stone Production Limited has signed off on a major deal with local music distribution company MSE (Media, Sports and Entertainment) Ltd. Through its corporate partnerships with operations in 29 regions around the world, MSE covers New York, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Kolkata, Johannesburg, Moscow, Prague, Mexico City, Melbourne, Paris, Milan, Athens, Berlin, Barcelona, Nairobi, Lagos, Sao Paula and the list goes on. Each office is said to be extended to give a global scope.
Headed by Howard McIntosh, President and CEO, Chairman of the Reggae Month Committee (RMC) and Wayne Sinclair, who holds a Bachelors (BSc) and Masters Degrees in Business Administration (MBA) from the California State University at Dominguez Hills, MSE currently operates as a holding company with equity interests in local media, sports and entertainment properties. Both directors have vast experiences in areas of entertainment and media having worked in various capacities in on several film and music productions throughout Jamaica, United States, Canada and Japan.
Benefits to be had from this 5 year agreement grants MSE the exclusive rights throughout the world for licensing and distributing Cush’s music. Cush Hunta through Cornerstone Productions Limited, will benefit from a comprehensive global content distribution that involves Mechanical Licensing, Publishing Administration and Royalty Collection services for the song agreed for distribution. In simpler terms, Cush’s music through digital distribution will be available on itunes, Verizon Wireless, Amazon MP3, Zune, Emusic, Napster, Rhapsody and thumplay; but digital distribution does not stop there and is extended to film and television to which the artiste will also benefit. Therefore Cush’s videos also through digital distribution will be available on Youtube, Amazon Video on Demand, REAL, Myspace, Daily Motion and Netflix.
Calvin A. Hunter, C.E.O. of Corner Stone Productions Limited, and Manager for Cush Hunta, says the deal ‘fits perfectly with the company’s immediate plans to make Cush Hunta an internationally acclaimed Reggae artiste’. As for Cush, he believes that “such an arrangement can only make my music more accessible worldwide which means bigger and better things to come in the near future for Cush Hunta”
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KAYA
Wake up and turn me loose
For the rain is falling
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
I'm so high, I even touch the sky
Above the falling rain
I feel so good in my neighborhood, so
Here I come again
Got to have kaya now
For the rain is falling
Feelin' irie I
Cause I have some kaya now
I feel so high, I even touch the sky
Above the falling rain
I feel so good in my neighborhood, so
Here I come again
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now
Got to have kaya now, Lord
For the rain is falling
(Kaya now, kaya, kaya) Huh
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RICHIE B'S ROOTS REGGAE AIRPLAY CHARTS - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
AUGUST 6, 2010
TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 10 How We Do It – Elephant Man feat Bounty Killer – CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 12 Gal A Mad Over – Mavado – Di Genius NM
03 3 12 Clarks Pt 2 (Clarks Again) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion NM
04 4 16 Hold Yuh – Gyptian – VP Records (2wks@#1) NM
05 6 9 One Man – Vybz Kartel & Gaza Slim – Adidjaheim/Notnice U-1
06 5 18 My Cupp – Richie Loops – Big Yard Music (2wks@#1) D-1
07 10 7 Summer Break – Bugle/Chevaughn/Razz & Biggy – Notice Production U-3
08 7 14 Bank Inna Mi Pocket - Versatile – Romeich Records (pp#5) D-1
09 9 19 Clarks – Vybz Kartel / Popcaan / Gaza Slim – CR203/Adidjaheim/Notnice (4wks@#1) NM
10 12 15 Boss Lady – Toya – Downsound U-2
11 13 10 Gallis Fi Dem – Flexx – Romeich Records U-2
12 8 16 Party Cup – Ding Dong – IMG (pp#3) D-4
13 15 4 House Top - Mavado – Rose Gold Entertainment U-2
14 16 6 Show It – Demarco & Craig – Star Kutt/Koch U-2
15 18 5 My Heart – Wayne Marshall feat. Mavado – Yard Vybz/Off Limits U-3
16 17 6 Rightful Place - Edee – Unseen Lab U-1
17 11 12 Certified Diva – Tami Chynn & Tifa – Washroom Entertainment (pp#11) D-6
18 14 19 Mr. DJ – Miss Triniti – Trini Girl Production (pp#8) D-4
19 22 2 Drinking Rum & Red Bull – Beenie Man feat. Fambo –Seanizzle Records U-3
20 23 2 Jeans & Fitted – Vybz Kartel feat. Russian – Head Concussion Records U-3
21 19 23 Come into My Room – Mavado & Stacious – Di Genius (1wk@#1) D-2
22 20 9 Dem Alone – Tony Matterhorn/Razz & Biggy/Richie Feelings/Firelinks/Jigsy – CR203 (pp#16) D-2
23 21 22 Caan Fren Again – Steven McGregor – Di Genius (pp#6) D-2
24 - New Dem a Pree – Mr. Lexx – Ward 21
25 - New Curfew – Beenie Man – Rose Gold Entertainment
TOP 25 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 19 My Promise – Andy Livingston – Black Dutch Records (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 18 Gangster Life – Junior X – Revolutionary Entertainment NM
03 3 16 Dance Like We’re Making Love/Sugar Dumplin – Nicky B – Feelin Records NM
04 4 20 Unconditional Love – Jah Cure feat Phyllisia – SOBE/Danga Zone (3wks@#1) NM
05 5 14 The Leaders – ELJAI – Jah Mix Entertainment/No Doubt Records NM
06 7 13 Free – Etana – No Doubt Records U-1
07 8 10 Wanna Give You Love – Warrior King – Rootz Warrior Production U-1
08 6 19 Thank You Jah – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Notnice (pp#4) D-2
09 10 9 This is for Real – Ras Charmer – House of Hits U-1
10 12 8 Torn – Tony Anthony – Phylani Music U-2
11 13 7 We Shall Find A Way – Hezron – Hard Shield Records/Tads Int’l Records U-2
12 9 17 Come Back to Bed – Gramps Morgan – Dada Son Entertainment (pp#7) D-3
13 15 9 Down in Jamaica – Kabbalist – Bamboo Music U-2
14 16 8 Tomorrow – G Whizz – TJ Records U-2
15 11 22 Night Shift – Busy Signal – Turf Muzik/Star Player Music Group (pp#6) D-4
16 17 6 The Promised Land – Nas & Jnr Gong feat. Dennis Brown – Universal Republic Records U-1
17 19 6 John Prophecy (aka Di Yutes) – Strugglas – Roaring Tone Productions
U-2
18 20 3 My Life – I-Octane – DJ Frass U-2
19 14 20 August Town – Etana – Free Mind (2wks@#1) D-5
20 18 21 No Other Alternative – Guidance – Brown Brothers Music (2wks@#1)
D-2
21 23 2 Protect The People – Tarrus Riley – Don Corleon U-2
22 24 3 Life Caan Done – Princess Thundah – 619 Entertainment Group U-2
23 - New If You Don’t Know Me By Now – George Nooks – Total Records
24 - New Just as I Am – Misteree – Capsicum Records
25 - New Still Got The Blues – Oneil Peart – Red Nile Music
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 9 Distant Relatives – Nas & Damian “Jnr Gong” Marley – Universal Republic/Def Jam (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 10 Infallible – Tanya Stevens – Tarantula Records (2wks@#1) NM
03 3 13 Red Pond – Junior Kelly – VP Records NM
04 5 4 Romain Virgo – Romain Virgo – VP Records U-1
05 7 7 Cashflow Reggae All Stars – Various Artistes – Cashflow/Tads Int’l Records U-2
06 6 23 Pon Di Gaza 2.0 – Vybz Kartel – Adidjaheim / Tads Records (6wks@#1) NM
07 9 4 The Hit List Vol. 2 – Various Artistes – Tads International Records U-2
08 4 18 Ragga, Ragga, Ragga 2010 – Various Artistes – Greensleeves (4wks@#1) D-4
09 10 2 Reggae Gold – Various Artistes – VP Records U-1
10 - New Million Chance – Tony Anthony – Phylani Music
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Numbers in bracket indicate the number of weeks at the No. 1 Spot.
Key: U – Upward, D – Down, NM – Non-Mover
TW – This Week, LW – Last Week, WC Weeks on Chart, PP in bracket – Peak Position
Sources: Sound Systems, Record Shops, Night Clubs & Radio Play
ALL SOUND SYSTEMS, SELECTORS, RECORD SHOPS, NIGHT CLUBS & RADIO DJS WHO WISH TO ASSIST US AS WE COMPILE OUR WEEKLY CHARTS, PLEASE FURNISH US WITH ONLY CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
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