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Volume 5 Issue 41
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WORLD REGGAE BENEFIT FOR ETHIOPIA'S CHILDREN
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH NOON-5PM
SAN LORENZO PARK at Duck Pond Stage
SANTA CRUZ, CA
FREE!
Infant and Children's Goods Drive
Auction of Ethiopian Arts
We are looking for local businesses and Individuals to help this cause by pledging a donation. We are asking our gold donors to match the amount raised at the event up to $1,000, the red donors to donate $200, and our green donors to donate $50-$150. Your business will be recognized at the event, all donations are tax deductable and above all you will help MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Please take a moment today and decide what donation bracket fits your business.
Go To: http://www.myspace.com/worldreggaebenefit
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RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS CALENDAR
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THE ORIGINAL WAILERS
10/16 Mos Place South Lake Tahoe, Ca
10/27 Historic Ashland Armory Ashalnd, OR
10/28 Harlow's Sacramento, Ca
10/29 Biltmore Crystal Bay, Nv
COLLIE BUDDZ
10/21 Harlow's Sacramento,Ca
10/22 Whiskey Dicks South Lake Tahoe, Ca
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INTERNATIONAL CARIBBEAN MUSIC FESTIVAL NOV. 16th 2008
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The International Caribbean Music Festival returns to its original weekend and a new venue. In its 9th year the event will be staged at Virginia Key Beach Park on Sunday November 16th, 2008.For more info call the hotline at 305.359.3445 orLog on to:http://www.ICMFEST.com
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CHEF MAYRA'S ZUCCHINI WALNUT BREAD
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Chef Mayra aka Dr Flavor
702 372 4709
www.mychefmayra.com
Zucchini is one of the most common summer vegetables, but, unfortunately, I’m not that fond of it. Zucchini bread is a whole different story, though.
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup unbleached white flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup light walnut oil or safflower oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup plain soy milk
1/4 cup apple juice
1 cup grated zucchini
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a standard loaf pan. Set aside one tablespoon of grated zucchini for garnishing the top.
Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Whisk wet ingredients in a medium bowl and add to dry.
Stir just enough to incorporate all ingredients, then srit in zucchini and nuts.Transfer mixture to loaf pan and distribute remaining zucchini over the surface. Bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
Allow loaf to cool in pan for about ten minutes, then turn out and let cool on a wire rack.
Lemon Maple Glaze
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsps. lemon juice
Bring glaze ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan, then turn heat down and simmer for about five minutes. Brush surface of bread with glaze.
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THE 2008 ROOTS MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
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A Reminder To Enter Your Picks Now!
The first annual Roots Music Awards will be held during the upcoming World United Music Festival being held in San Marcos, Texas during November 14-16th, 2008. The Awards will honor and celebrate the artistic and professional contributions of the industry professionals and artists that have assisted in bringing Roots Music to the World during 2008.
The member nomination process is now open.To nominate your selections for the 2008 Roots Music Awards please use the following guidelines.
1. You must be a current RMA member to be eligible to submit.
nominees. Join at: www.rootsmusicassociation.org Membership is FREE.
2. Go to our Nomination Page at:
http://www.thewumf.com/index.php?page=awards
3. Enter your RMA registration name, your company name and the RMA Code: rma2008
4. Select “Vote”
5. Select the genre you wish to nominate in from the drop down menu.
6. You may enter up to 5 selections in each category per genre.
7. Please separate the nominations by a comma when entering. Do not press return.
8. When you are finished entering your nominee selections in a genre select “Vote”
9. Follow the same procedure for each genre category. Once you have voted in a genre you
may not go back and change your vote or select other nominees.
10. Nominations MUST be submitted by October 24th, 2008 at 5:00 CST at the latest.
Winners will be announced during the award show ceremony. A preliminary list of the top
candidates will be announced the World United Music Festival website during the final week of
October, 2008.
For more information on the Roots Music Awards or the World United Music Festival, please contact our main office at 512-392-4997.
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RICHIE B'S HOT MIX 102FM - OCT 17 - STRAIGHT FROM YARD!
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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richie B, host – “HOT MIX” on Hot 102FM
OCTOBER 17, 2008
TOP 20 DANCE HALL SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 15 Dem Yah & Dem Yah - Flippa Mafia - Board House (2wks@#1) NM
02 2 12 Trailer Load of Money-Vybz Kartel- Adidjaheim Records/ Chimney Records NM
03 4 11 I'm So Special-Mavado-TJ Records U-1
04 5 13 Inna Di Car Back-Mavado-Big Ship U-1
05 7 14 More Money-Harry Toddler-Downsound Records U-2
06 3 15 Winner - Konshens-Natural Bridge/Cash Flow (2wks@#1) D-3
07 8 11 Bottom of the Barrel-Tifa-Ward 21 U-1
08 9 8 Robbery-Macka Diamond-Scatta Productions U-1
09 6 17 Gimmi Likkle-Beenie Man-Born So Records (2wks@#1) D-3
10 11 9 Overcome- Mavado-Big Ship U-1
11 12 8 Goodas Clap-Stacious-Ward 21 U-1
12 10 18 Nuh Linga-Elephant Man-Board House (5wks@#1) D-2
13 13 6 Water Man- Buju Banton - TJ Records NM
14 14 8 Rolling Deep-Flippa Mafia-T J Records NM
15 16 5 Burnin, Burnin- Miss Triniti feat. Beenie Man-Unseen Lab U-1
16 17 4 Move-KK Alese- Ruby Sarah Music U-1
17 18 3 No Games-Serani- TJ Records U-1
18 19 2 Ghetto Prayer – Shane-O-Jam II U-1
19 15 23 Gully Creepa-Elephant Man-Seanizzle (4wks@#1) D-4
20 - New Work Out-Vybz Kartel-Big Ship
TOP 20 REGGAE SINGLES
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 4 12 Rest Your Love on Me-George Nooks-Tad's Int'l (1wk@1) U-3
02 1 18 One of a Kind-Leroy Smart-WWS (3wks@1) D-1
03 2 22 Bed Of Roses-Noddy Virtue and Jodi-Ann Pantry-Reflection (2wks@1) D-1
04 3 12 Keep It To Yourself-Queen Ifrica-Don Corleon (pp#3) D-1
05 5 22 Different Page - I-Octane - Rated R/Arrows (2wks@#1) NM
06 8 7 Stronger-D’Angel-Sons of Spoon U-2
07 6 15 Yuh Nuh Simple - Tony Anthony-B-CRISSAS (pp#6) D-1
08 7 17 Nothing To Smile Bout-Morgan Heritage-No Doubt Records (3wks@#1) D-1
09 10 8 A Better Man-Terry Linen-Upliftment Music Int’l U-1
10 9 11 Far Away-Tarrus Riley-Don Corleon (pp#8) D-1
11 12 4 Tell It Like It Is-Stevie Face-Boot Camp U-1
12 14 5 I Surrender –Beres Hammond -No Doubt Records U-2
13 15 3 Barak Obama-Cocoa Tea-Roaring Lion U-2
14 11 25 I Am Not Afraid-Etana-No Doubt Records (pp#5) D-3
15 16 4 Nothing Change (Love Reigns)- Bugle/Tarrus Riley -Sons of Spoon Music U-1
16 17 4 Muss Come A Road- Mr. Vegas – A-Team U-1
17 13 20 Ride or Die - Cecile - SOBE/Dangerzone (pp#5) D-4
18 19 31 Mood For Love (Missing You)-Terry Linen-Uplifting Music International (3wks@#1) U-1
19 - New One More Try-MBC-Boot Camp
20 18 21 Looking For Love-Patriot-Hill Side Entertainment (pp#3) D-2
TOP TEN ALBUMS/CD CHART
TW LW WC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL
01 1 16 The Ultimate Reggae/Dancehall X-perience - Various Artistes–Tads International (3wks@#1) NM
02 2 18 The Strong One-Etana-VP Records (7wks@#1) NM
03 3 6 The Diamond Series - Blue-George Nooks-Tads International NM
04 4 12 Challenges-Tarrus Riley-VP Records/Cannon NM
05 5 12 The Journey - The Very Best of Sizzla Kalonji-Sizzla-Greensleeves NM
06 7 4 Jamrock Classics Vol 1-Various Artistes-Gargamel U-1
07 8 5 Come To Jamaica-Richie Stephens-Pot of Gold U-1
08 9 3 Just Believe-Noddy Virtue- Reflection U-1
09 10 2 Dwight Pinkney Picks Marley Melodies-Dwight Pinkney-Abeng Int’l Records U-1
10 6 17 Reggae Gold-Various Artistes-VP Records (2wks@#1) D-4
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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. CALL: 876-968-5817 NOW!!!
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FLORIDA REGGAE FANS NEWSLETTER
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If you live in South Florida, find out how you can subscribe to Great Reggae Vibez; South Florida events calendar for Reggae fans. Contact: ReggaeRhythmsNow@aol.com
E-Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida!
To receive or list in this chronological listing of South Florida regularly ongoing good vibez & much more sent to your personal e-mail address. Sign up for this FREE e-newsletter and/or submit events to reggaerhythmsnow@aol.com
mail to:reggaerhythmsnow@aol.com
or call 954-562-2135 for more info.
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GYPTIAN SET TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICPATED SECOND ALBUM
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On Tuesday, October 21, 2008, Gyptian unveils his long-awaited sophomore release I Can Feel Your Pain on VP Records. Evolving into a world class singer, Gyptian masters his timbre with his distinguished falsetto and innate ability to connect with his listeners, hence the reason for his album title. From newcomers Imran Fire Peter Passard, John "FX" Crawford, Livity Movements and Ray Stephens to fellow production partner Kemar Flavor McGregor, this carefully constructed narrative meshes live one drop roots instrumentals and contemporary digital production with inflections of reggae, R&B, pop and rock. With his real life depictions of ghetto hardships and love, Gyptian will strike a chord with his listeners on this 14 track collection. He opens with bittersweet laments, Keep Your Calm (Kemar "Flava" Mcgregor) then Nobody No Cry (Ray Stephen for Vertex Productions), painting a portrait of Jamaica¹s devastatingly violent and corrupted landscape blended with rays of hope and resolution. His love songs are just as thought-provoking and sensitive. With charisma and grace, Gyptian's voice floats effortlessly over the whimsical R&B tinged roots single Wheres My Baby (Livity Movements) and the title track produced by Imran "Fire Peter" Passard and FX Music, which is currently riding the reggae charts. Other standout tracks include the hypnotic one drop smoker's anthem Sensi (Ray Stephens) and the melody driven tribute Thanks and Praise (Imran "Fire Peter" Passard).
For more information check: http://www.vprecords.com
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REGGAE CULTURE SALUTE!
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Reggae stalwarts, the Mighty Diamonds will headline the fourth annual Reggae Culture Salute on Saturday, November 1st at Brooklyn’s Cultural Performing Arts Center, 1020 East 48th Street (corner of Farragut Road) in Brooklyn.
For more than thirty years the Mighty Diamonds have been entertaining and educating the world with sweet harmonies, conscious lyrics and polished performances that have made them synonymous with Rastafari and Roots Reggae. Reggae Cultural Salute (RCS), a celebration which highlights the unique relationship between Reggae, Rasta, Selassie and Jamaica with the power and intensity of Roots Rock Reggae will also bring feature the Melodians, one of Jamaica’s greatest rock steady groups.Reggae Culture Salute, which honors the 78th anniversary of the coronation of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Mennen of Ethiopia, is produced by TSO Productions with proceeds to benefit the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music (CPR) Fellowship for reggae studies at the University of the West Indies. This first-class showcase of Roots Reggae, suited for reggae aficionados as well as newcomers, will continue the tradition of presenting diverse stages of the genre’s evolution. The fourth annual Reggae Culture Salute will feature a full screening of Stephanie Black’s film, Africa Unite, about the 2005 Marley family concert held in Ethiopia in honor of Bob’s 60th birthday.
Doors open at 9pm; show time is 10:30pm. For tickets and information please visit http://www.ticketweb.com or call 718-421-6927 for local outlets.
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ISLAND VIBE FESTIVAL BRINGS TOGETHER EXCITING LINEUP OF REGGAE, SOUL AND ROOTS CULTURE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC
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DOWNUNDER FESTIVAL OF SOUL, ROOTS, REGGAE AND ISLAND CULTURE
Fri 24 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008 Gates open: Friday - 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm Point Lookout, Dickson Way, North Stradbroke IslandGetting to and from Stradbroke Island:
http://www.stradbrokeferries.com.au
Rudekat Records, Triple J Roots and All and Scene Magazine present the third annual Island Vibe festival (formerly known as Island Time), which brings together one of the most exciting lineups of Reggae, Soul and Roots culture in the South Pacific at the magical location of Point Lookout, Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).This year's event will see NZ roots reggae heavyweights Katchafire headlining a bill which features over 60 mighty bands, selectas, Indigenous dance and fire troupes.Email:info@islandtimefestival.com Phone:07 3403 0873 (inside Australia)+61 7 3403 0873 (outside Australia)Fax:07 3403 0186 (inside Australia)+61 7 3403 0186 (outside Australia)Post:54 Berwick StreetFortitude ValleyQLD 4001MySpace:http://www.myspace.com/islandtimereggaefestival
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IBE SIGNS TOSH1
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Island Boy Entertainment (IBE) recently signed Tosh1 to their roster as his exclusive booking agent. IBE will be handling all of Tosh1 US & Worldwide bookings. Tosh 1, the son of the late great Winston Hubert McIntosh a.k.a. Peter Tosh, was born in Kingston, Jamaica.
The son of Peter Tosh displayed his unparalleled lyrical talent and remarkable versatility as he covered his father’s songs beautifully, while also seamlessly intertwining his signature brand of revolutionary rap; he made it impossible for onlookers to deny his ability. In 2005 Tosh 1 Opened for some of the biggest names in the business, performing with the likes of Sizzla, Gregory Isaacs, Shabba Ranks, Damien Marley, and Sinead O’Conner. He as also recorded with Daniel Brown, the son of the late great Dennis Emmanuel Brown, and is looking do more collaborations with some of Jamaica’s finest. Tosh 1 is the light, and like all light he is destined to shine! If you are interested in booking Tosh1 for your event, then please contact Island Boy Entertainment.
ISLAND BOY ENTERTAINMENT, INC. 3330 Cumberland Blvd., Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30339 Trevor D. James, Sr. 770-933-6234 (Office) 866-851-0366 (Toll Free) 678-522-9915 (Mobile) 404-745-8830 (Fax) trevor.james@islandboyonline.com www.islandboyonline.com
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EBONY EXCURSIONS WILL HOST THE SUMFEST 2009 GETAWAY TRAVEL PACKAGE
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VISIT: http://www.ebonyexcursions.com/Home_Page.html
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to see all of the top-ranking Reggae artists at once? Been waiting fi go a yard? Well here's your chance! Now you can experience THE hottest Reggae festival of the year, enjoy a weeklong vacation and have an irie time with thousands of you fellow Reggae fans for less than $2,000.
Next year marks the 17th anniversary of the legendary Red Stripe Reggae SumFest. The best artist such as Richie Spice, Lady Saw, Beenie Man, Macka Diamond Mary J Blige and countless others have made this festival biggest sensation on the island. Next year promises to be even better! Ebony Excursions has partnered with Baba Roots USA and Sunset Beach Resort to bring Reggae fans a one of a kind experience for SumFest 2009!
All travel packages include:
- 7 Nights Hotel at Sunset Beach Resort
- VIP Bands for all SumFest Events
- All Meals and Beverages at the Sunset Beach Resort
- All gratuities
All prices are based on double occupancy
Space is limited Don't miss out!
For more information, please contact:
Ashlie Randolph
sumfest@ebonyexcursionstravel.com
http://ebonyexcursions.com/Upcoming_Event.html
www.myspace.com/ebonyexcursions
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REMEMBERING CHERRY
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She was born Ermine Ortense Bramwell in Jamaica in August 1943. She died Sept. 24 as Ermine Dempsey-Barker in Palm Beach Gardens. But really, she was known as Cherry. Cherry Green. Sometimes Cherry Smith. Cherry was one of the original members of Bob Marley and the Wailers.
"She was one of the backup singers who helped them create their signature sound," said Christopher John Farley, author of Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley.
"Everyone knew her as Cherry because she was red," recalled "Sir Henry" Eccleston, a disc jockey at WBAI in New York City, who grew up with Cherry in TrenchTown, Jamaica. It was a name by which even her mother called her.
As a girl, Cherry was singing, and so were many of her friends.
By the time she was a teenager, she was hanging with Marley and future band members Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh and Junior Braithwaite, as well as another backup singer, Beverly Kelso.
Everyone called her Cherry Green. After all, she told The Beat magazine founding editor Roger Steffens, her brother's last name was Green, so they figured hers was, too.
"In the beginning, they were just teenagers trying to earn enough money to buy some cocoa," said author Farley.
By 1967, Cherry had a baby girl, and playing for a little change or a new dress, as she once recalled, wasn't enough, she told The Beat. She left the group. Farley estimates she made 10 or 11 recordings, including originals of Simmer Down, Maga Dog, I Need Your Love and Lonesome Feeling. The originals are becoming easier to find as bootlegged albums make their way into the mainstream, Farley said.
Cherry left Jamaica in 1969 and hit Miami, New York and Southern California. She was a mom and nurse before retiring to West Palm Beach, Barker said. Cherry caught Marley only once in concert after she left: in 1976 at the Santa Monica Civic Center. There, despite an invitation to go backstage, someone turned her away, she told a reporter. Marley found out later, she recalled. "When Bob look at me, he said, 'Look at sister Cherry!' ... He was surprised, and he come and he hug me."
Thomas Barker gets teary-eyed remembering these stories. "I still miss her," he said. Farley, the Marley chronicler, will miss her, too.
"If the Wailers hadn't recorded Simmer Down, a lot of bands from the Police to No Doubt wouldn't have been what they are," he said.
Besides her husband, Ms. Dempsey-Barker is survived by a daughter, Audrey Hinton; a brother, Carlton Green; and a granddaughter.
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REMEMBERING ALTON
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Rocksteady star and reggae pioneer Alton Ellis passed away in London on Friday. He was 70 years-old. Ellis had been in the care of Hammersmith hospital in the weeks leading up to his death, although his family wished for the details to remain quiet, respectfully.
Ellis first enjoyed breakout success in his homeland of Jamaica in the late '50s and early '60s, during the country's ska phase (which, soon after, gave rise to Bob Marley and the Wailers). However, Ellis found his true calling with reggae's rocksteady movement, arguably even inventing the subgenre with his hit, 'Get Ready -- Rock Steady.'
Ellis relocated to England in 1973 and it was in England where he formed his Alltone label, and where he continued to record, produce and even repackage.
While many young reggae fans may not know Ellis as a legend, certainly the reggae world will forever remember him as the "Godfather of Rocksteady."
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MOESE ANGEL MOURNED BY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGGAE COMMUNITY
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(photo by Lee Abel)
(Moese bio taken from his myspace page)
You wouldn't guess from his heavy DJ style that this California native
wasn't straight out of Jamaica. Moese Angel, however was born to a
Jamaican mother and French father in London. This musician hailed from a
musical legacy which included his uncle, Junior Marvin and his sister,
rising songstress Luna Angel. His many impressive talents extended way
beyond his musical abilities, which included percussion and his
fascination with the bass sparked by the first one he received from his
famous uncle.
Since childhood, Moese was surrounded by music; he was fortunate
enough to see Bob Marley perform as an infant. He spent many of his
developing years studying and later teaching juggling, stilt walking,
and unicycling at a notable performing arts Summer Camp in Northern CA.
It was there in the rural mountains of Mendocino that he began to
discover and nurture his own musical gifts. In his teens, he began to
study the djembe drum with master Senegalese teachers, and he later
went on to perform as part of an elaborate dance ensemble all
throughout California.
Moeses' style was a true representation of his wide variety of diverse
influences. His own unique blend
resonated with more than reggae fans in California and throughout the
world. He chanted tunes about Rastafarian consciousness and the reality
of challenging times. His music incoporated deep occasional harmonies
above innovative and edgy ragga-style lyrics over
dancehall heavy tracks.
His off-stage reserved demeanor was a far cry from his lively on-stage
persona. He performed as part of the Luna Angel band providing a
dancehall flavor to the powerful showcase. He had the opportunity
to express his talents opening for such artsts as Bounty Killer, Buju
Banton, Toots and The Maytals, and Alpha Blondy. His chants were also
heard on several Bay Area mix tapes released by the sound system, Jah
Warrior Shelter.
Moese demonstrated his producing and engineering skills on (his sister) Luna's debut
album "Move with Me." Moese dedicated himself to procuring his unique
craft and developing his debut album. He proved that he had a
genuine foundation and authentic talent which made him one of the most
promising voices out of California.
Moese died in a quad accident. His vehicle left the road and he struck a telephone post and suffered major head trauma and died soon after the accident occurred.
The Reggae Festival Guide staff send Moese's family love and prayers.
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Macka Diamond : : Macka Diamond
Charmaine Munroe, aka Macka Diamond was born in Kingston and grew up in Portmore. The influence of music was around Charmaine from an early age. Her father, Phillip Munroe, is a record producer who not only worked with some of the greats, but is also close friends with legendary Dancehall Producer, King Jammy’s, and Reggae Music’s Production dynamite duo, Sly & Robbie. The determination that drives Macka Diamond today has been with her from the very beginning, because instead of using her father’s connections to get her foot in the door, Macka decided to do it alone.
Jamaican music has long been infamous for its macho braggadocio and its unashamedly sexist stance, so when a woman enters this male dominated arena and ends up beating the men at their own game, you have little choice but to pay attention.… that’s exactly what Macka Diamond has done, scoring several monster hits over the last few years, and even walking away with one of Reggae/Dancehall Music’s most coveted awards, Female DJ of the Year, on not one, but three occasions, back-to-back.
Click here to listen:
http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?m
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Richie Spice : : Richie Spice
Kingston-based dancehall singer Richie Spice (a.k.a. Richell Bonner) comes from a reggae family: his brothers include DJ Snatcher Dogg, vocalist Spanner Banner, and producer Pliers of Chakademus and Pliers. Spice began his career opening his brothers' shows and started recording singles with producers like Clive Hunt and Dennis "Star" Hayles in the mid-'90s. His debut album, Out of the Blue, arrived soon after, and his second, Universal, was released in 2000.
Click here to listen:
http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?mid=1910635&skin=1359100
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Amp Fiddler : : Inspiration Information
Purveyors of fine music compilations, Strut have branched out into fresh studio recordings by pairing up acclaimed artists for exclusive five-day sessions. In this first installment, former Funkadelician and contemporary smooth-soul rambler Amp Fiddler meets esteemed 80s soul and reggae producers and rhythm section Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. There are some interesting touches from the renowned Jamaican duo but the Fiddler comes out on top, and this thoughtfully presented release appears more an extension of his solo oeuvre with his longing, smoky vocals fitting delightfully glove-like on the rare, genuinely reggae-inflected tracks.
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MICHAEL FRANTI DOWNUNDER, GROUNDATION IN U.S., RENEGADE WEST COAST TOURS
Michael Franti AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Oct 18 08 Great Hall - Wollongong
Oct 19 08 Anu Bar - Canberra
Oct 21 08 The Barton Theatre - Adelaide
Oct 22 08 Metropolis - Fremantle
GROUNDATION OCT-NOV TOUR
Date Venue
10/29 Mateel Community Center Redway, CA
10/30 MacDonald Theatre Eugene, OR
11/1 King Cat Seattle, WA
11/2 Roseland Ballroom Portland, OR
11/5 Star Bar Park City, UT
11/6 Belly Up Aspen Aspen, CO
11/7 Fox Theatre and Bar Boulder, CO
11/8 Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO
11/9 KTAO Solar Center Taos, NM
11/10 Green Room Flagstaff, AZ
11/14 Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
11/16 Mystic Theatre Petaluma, CA
11/17 The Independent San Francisco, CA
RENEGADE WEST COAST TOURS
THE ORIGINAL WAILERS
10/16 Mos Place South Lake Tahoe, Ca
10/27 Historic Ashland Armory Ashalnd, OR
10/28 Harlow's Sacramento, Ca
10/29 Biltmore Crystal Bay, Nv
COLLIE BUDDZ
10/21 Harlow's Sacramento,Ca
10/22 Whiskey Dicks South Lake Tahoe, Ca
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ON THIS DAY IN REGGAE
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Sugar Roy (Leroy Moore) is born. |
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Trombonist Rico Rodriguez (Emmanuel Rodriguez) is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
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David "Ziggy" Marley [Melody Makers] is born as the first child of Bob and Rita in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1988: |
UB40's "Red Red Wine" reaches No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. |
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TOP SHELF:
Top Shelf is the premier rock reggae group of Northern California. With
6 years experience as a band and a freshly dropped full length album,
they are exploding all over the California music sceene. From SF to SD
you'll find nothing but heart-felt music and positive vibrations from
Top Shelf.
Top Shelf strives to provide a source of release
from the stresses of the world. In a culture filled with pills and
alcohol, cocaine and heroin, and profit driven TV and magazines, our
music is presented as a positive entity to which the listener may take
a break from the chaos. Not to preach but to teach from lives of
lessons and experience, that there is a way to live and prosper without
the pressure of societies’ negative influences. We hope to inspire the
youth and all to rise up out of the mold and embrace the true existence
of this journey. To be original, innovative, unique, and authentic.
Our
youth is our future and it is Top Shelf’s desire to provide an
authentic teaching, bringing through music a celebration of unity. With
each show our goal is to gather as a family of one and share a time to
unplug, relax and feel true groundation.
Based on our pure love of
all genres we find ourselves walking our own path musically. We provide
an aspect of wholeness, grooving with all generations with our fusion
of modern rock and reggae.
Instrumentation
Carter Lane - Vocals
Sean Erickson - Guitar
Chad Goodin - Bass
Drew Nicoll - Drums
Discography
Top Shelf - Self Titled EP
Top Shelf - Live
Top Shelf - Time To Wake
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PEACE IN THE HEART
If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.
-Lao Tse
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Boss Sounds Reggae Festival
Saturday-Sunday, October 18-19, 2008
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
00-44-(0)191-260-2020
CLICK ON NAME OF FESTIVAL
TO REACH THEIR WEBSITE
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Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival
Friday-Sunday, October 24-26, 2008
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
904-465-1989
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Reggae Jerk Jam
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
813-792-1948
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Bayou Bacchanal: The official Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans
Saturday, November 1, 2008
New Orleans, LA, U.S.
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Spiritual Fyah 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Club Intrique, Stone Mountain, Georgia, U.S.
404-438-5795
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Jamaican Jerk Festival
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Miami, Florida, U.S.
305-891-1242
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World United Music Festival
Friday-Sunday, November 14-16, 2008
San Marcos, Texas, U.S.
512.392.4997
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International Caribbean Music Festival
Saturday, November 16, 2008
Miami, Florida, U.S.
305-359-3445
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Taj Weekes and Adowa Reggae Jam
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Spectra Records Presents...Taj Weekes and Adowa Reggae Jam
Richmond's Landmark Theater, Richmond, Virginia U.S.
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Tribal Fusion Faire Fifth Annual
Friday-Sunday, December 12-14, 2008
San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
805-544-7662
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