New York: US based Laza Morgan, a singjay and rapper whose raspy, rhythmic 'DJ' style flows on his new single One By One featuring Mavado is blazing hot in three of the biggest markets for reggae, namely Kingston, Miami and New York. He currently holds the number one slot on the ER TV chart on TVJ in Jamaica, the Miami Top Ten Charts in Florida and the Weekly Star Top Ten chart in New York.

 

The track, produced by Bunetta and Frank E, is a hypnotic love song that is blazing dance floors and radio airwaves afire with its compelling charm.

 

“I am very excited about the song,” Laza beams confidently ofOne by One. “The song represents a fresh voice bringing back the message of love to reggae. This song is also a prelude to several others on the album that speak to the power of love, positive vibes, fun times and just simply enjoying the wonderful gift of life. This song also defines my pop reggae style on the album. There are no cultural barriers to impede the universal enjoyment of this album." Laza recently returned for a successful trip to Jamaica that saw him performing at Reggae Sumfest on Dancehall Night with Mavado and a solo set on International Night 11. Prior to Sumfest, Laza performed with his dad, veteran reggae hitmaker Denroy Morgan at a special “Father & Son” concert at Studio 38 in New Kingston that won rave reviews.

Dry run A musher guides tourists trough the Jamaican countryside.
Chukka Caribbean Adventures

 

You can find a perfect example of the Jamaican spirit in an unexpected place: the Chukka Cove Farm, home to the 30 or so mutts that comprise the Jamaica dogsled team.

 

“It’s about the can-do attitude of Jamaicans,” says founder Danny Melville, 64, as he rattles off several other examples of Jamaicans’ determination, including reggae music and the beloved Olympic bobsled team.

 

Located near Ocho Rios, in St. Ann Parish, his Chukka farm offers visitors an opportunity to ride on a dryland sled pulled by 15 dogs, all of them strays that Chukka has adopted. It’s one of several thrill rides offered by Chukka Caribbean Adventures.

Madonna, the number-one-selling female artiste of all times, is partnering with Smirnoff as together; they seek to create an extraordinary once-in-a lifetime experience on the same night all over the globe, including Jamaica. 

 

Called the Smirnoff Original Nightlife Exchange Project, the experience is to take place on Saturday November 12, and involves people on six continents and across 50 countries who will engage in the world's most original nightlife on one night. In essence, it will be an unprecedented cross-cultural nightlife experience shared by millions of people.

 

Jamaica is among 18 countries that will be involved in the actual swapping of nightlife and will be joined by the United States, Great Britain, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, The Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The exact swaps will be revealed on September 8. Additionally, there are 32 countries participating, with market-specific activities. They are Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Serbia, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Trinidad, and Uruguay.

 

The Smirnoff Original Nightlife Exchange Project was launched last year and was such a resounding success they decided to do it again, only on a larger scale. This year, Smirnoff is not only involving more countries, they are also bringing on more original talent and new and creative ways for fans to interact with fans.

It is hoped a Bob Marley song will help bring awareness to the thousands suffering from the famine in the Horn of Africa. "I'm Gonna Be Your Friend" is a campaign which seeks to bring together celebrity power to gather support and assistance for the 12 million persons in the  Eastern Africa who are terribly affected, ill and dying due to famine "I'm Gonna Be Your Friend" is a line from the Hon. Bob Marley's song High Tide Or Low Tide.

 

In it he expresses his unconditional friendship through good times and bad times. That is the sort of genuine friendship that we all hope and wish for in life. East Africa (Somalia and Ethiopia) is now experiencing one of the worst famines ever. We who are able should help end the hunger and thirst of the suffering people in the motherland. Hon. Bob Marley's song is the soundtrack to a short film on the catastrophe that has hit the Horn of Africa. Proceeds from the film will be donated to Save the Children for the famine victims. Marley's family members and hundreds of other celebrities from around the globe have pledged to help bring awareness, raise funds for the crisis and promote the video by posting it on Twitter and or on their Facebook pages.

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Artiste claims he has received death threats

 

BRITISH-based gay rights activist Peter Tatchell, has come out in support of Jamaican Reggae artiste Mista Majah P, who has released what is reportedly the first pro-gay Reggae album, entitled 'Tolerance'.

 

"Jamaican reggae singer Mista Majah P has released the world's first pro-gay reggae album. Called Tolerance and featuring rainbow stripes on the cover, the album includes 11 songs, variously in support of same-sex marriage and adoption by gay couples, as well as attacks on homophobic bullying and the US military policy, Don't Ask Don't Tell. The tracks also feature swipes at the anti-gay prejudices of 'murder music' reggae singer Beenie Man and of the Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding," said Tatchell.

 

Tatchell is the international coordinator of the Stop Murder Music campaign, which since 2004 has protested against leading Jamaican entertainers including Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Sizzla and TOK, who have released songs which contain anti-gay lyrics.

 

Mista Majah P says he is not gay, but supports the LGBT communities and gay equality.
"I want to counter the myths that all Jamaicans are homophobic and that all reggae music is violent and anti-gay. I'm seeking to challenge ignorance and reach out to gay people," said the artiste.

 

"My hope is that this CD, 'Tolerance', will break down the homophobic stance that certain reggae artists and heads of government have taken towards the LGBTQ community. Because of the hateful songs that some performers have been singing, gay people have been threatened and harmed. Some foolish people act upon what these artists are preaching because they worship these artists like gods. My music is about tolerance. It shows that reggae music can respect gay and lesbian people. Reggae music used to be about love, peace and unity. Now it is too often about bigotry and violence. I want to bring the music back to its progressive roots," he added.

 

"Since releasing the album, Mista Majah P has received numerous death threats and has been warned to not return to Jamaica (he currently resides in California). He's undeterred and defiant, stating that 'murder music' has given reggae a negative image, which is bad for the music industry and for all reggae artists,"  Tatchell said.

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Iconic Reggae singer Ernie Smith has been waving Jamaica’s flag very high the past couple of months, with performances and guest appearance at cultural celebrations in North America. Performing at Jamaica Day in Canada, Jamaica’s Independence Day in New York, and Emancipation Day in Jamaica, Smith proves to be one of Jamaica’s most enthusiastic cultural ambassadors.

In addition to his Jamaica Day performance, Smith did a two week tour of Canada, playing clubs and festivals throughout the country, before shooting down to New York for the August 6th Jamaica Independence festival in Brooklyn. This coming weekend, Smith will be on the West Coast with a performance in Los Angeles.

Since the beginning of his career in the late 1960s, Ernie has penned over 200 songs, several of which have been recorded by other artists, including Goldie Hawn, Johnny Nash, Rita Marley, Chakka Demus & Pliers, Sanchez, Twiggy, Eddie Lovett, Yellowman, famed gospel group Grace Thrillers and others. He has made an indelible mark on Jamaican music with Reggae classics “Bend Down,” “Ride On Sammy,” “One Dream,” “Pitta Patta,” and “Duppy Gunman.” In 1972, he beat songwriters Neil Sedaka and Michael Legrand, to win the Grand Prize at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, and became the first Jamaican musician to win an international music award.

Ernie has hit many of the world’s greatest stages including repeat performances at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden. His anthology After 30 Years: Life is Just for Living was published in 1997. His latest album Country Mile was released in 2010 and features popular IRIE FM radio DJ Ron Machete, and veteran performer Pluto Shervington. In June, Ernie released the humorous single “Nutten A Guh Come Outta Dat.”

 

 

AFTER A SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN TOUR, JUNIOR KELLY SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE UNITED STATES

 

Root Reggae champion Junior Kelly spent much of the summer blazing a trail across Europe with powerful performances at the Chiemsee Reggae Festival in Germany, and the Sudoeste Festival in Portugal, where he shared the stage with American superstars Snoop Dogg and Kanye West, as well as roots legends Alpha Blondy, and Inner Circle. Kelly also gave rousing performances at the Garance Reggae Festival in France, Ruhr Festival in Germany, and the Oland Roots Festival in Sweden. The hectic tour also included club dates in Italy, Amsterdam, Denmark, and Slovenia.

After much success in Europe, Junior Kelly is eager to blaze a trail across the United States of America this fall. The well-seasoned and powerful performer was sorely missed at summer festivals throughout the United States, and is now set to give American Reggae music lovers precisely what they’ve been demanding.

Keith ‘Junior Kelly’ Morgan has spent the past decade touring the world as one of roots Reggae’s strongest acts. His breakthrough single “Love So Nice”established him as a bonafide star in 2000. His commanding juxtaposition of precisely timed, deejayed rhymes and melodic singing, coupled with his vivid storytelling abilities, took the song to #1 on the Jamaican charts. “Love So Nice” spent 15 weeks at the top, making it the island’s longest charting number one single for 2000.

The album Love So Nice, released in 2001, also spawned the well-received singles“Sunshine,” “Boom Draw” and the biting social commentary “Hungry Days,” which brought him recognition throughout the Caribbean, North America, and Europe. Kelly followed up Love So Nice, with Juvenille (2002), Conscious Voice (2002), Smile(2003), Bless (2003), and Tough Life (2005), His latest album, Red Pond (2010) features the lilting lovers rock tune “Too Late” with Queen Ifrica, “Murderer,” a ferocious admonishment of gun violence, and “African Child” which was partially inspired by Kelly’s unforgettable visit to Haiti.

Earlier this year, Junior Kelly released the critically acclaimed single “Mister Mighty,” which is currently in rotation on stations around the globe.
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Prestige
Prestige has ‘Questions’
Reggae artiste Prestige emerged from his studio session with this life reviling song of what’s happening in today world “Questions” is sure to put a new spin on positivity in our music. Since its release, the song has been getting regularly rotations in music segments and on radio airwaves.

This style should come as no surprise to persons who are familiar with Prestige’s music, as creativity is what this Trelawny born musician is all about. His talent was realised at an early age, and as such it came as no surprise to friends and family that he decided to pursue a career as a musician.

“The song really speaks for itself you know,” Prestige said. “Is really just a song for people to listen to, listen to the words, and consider the message that I’m trying to send though my lyrics and to reach the people,” the artiste continued.

Set to make a further indelible mark on the music industry, “Questions” is added to Prestige’s fast-building catalogue of music. Already, the artiste has released several notable singles, which are still getting airplay. Songs like “Dem Wrong,” “My Pride,” “We Nuh Trust Dem,” “Miss you Mama” and “She's Mine Tonight” still rattle crowds when the up and coming artiste performs.

Having moved from his rural home to further his endeavours in music, Prestige has been racking up performance hours since 2004. Prestige lists his love for music as his main and strongest motivating factor to press on in the business. His tenacity, which he said is inspired by people like Bob Marley, Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown, and Kenny Roger, has led to him touring Caribbean islands, Europe and major Cities and States in the USA.

Prestige, whose real name is Lauriston Bruce, is constantly working on new music and music lovers can expect more from the creative maverick that is Prestige.

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National Communications Network spokesman Martin Goolsarran says the music of Vybz Kartel was banned because it brings "nothing positive" to the entertainment industry. He said Wednesday that the decision came after a week of internal debate and said they are reviewing the lyrics of other musicians and could ban them as well.

 

This is the first time that the government has taken such action against a specific artist. Vybz Kartel angered local music promoters and the Tourism Ministry last month when he failed to show up at a government-supported summer music festival.

Oct-6-11 Grand Junction CO

Oct-7-11 Aspen CO

Fri/Oct-07 – Las Vegas, NV – Pure Aloha Festival
Sat/Oct-08 – Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones
Wed/Oct-12 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
Fri/Oct-14 – Ft. Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
Sat/Oct-15 – Denver, CO  – Bluebird Theater
Sun/Oct-16 – Paonia, CO – The Paradise Theatre
Tue/Oct-18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vertigo
Wed/Oct-19 – Boise, ID – The Reef
Fri/Oct-21 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
Sat/Oct-22 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Sun/Oct-23 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
Mon/Oct-24 – Bend, OR – Domino Room
Wed/Oct-26 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst Atrium
Thu/Oct-27 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
Fri/Oct-28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy
Sat/Oct-29 – Santa Ana, CA – Yost Theatre
Tue/Nov-01 – Dallas, TX – HOB Cambridge
Wed/Nov-02 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
Thu/Nov-03 – New Orleans, LA – HOB Parish
Fri/Nov-04 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
Sat/Nov-05 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade – Hell Stage
Sun/Nov-06 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
Tue/Nov-08 – Orlando, FL – The Social
Wed/Nov-09 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
Thu/Nov-10 – Vero Beach, FL – Filthy McNasty’s
Fri/Nov-11 – Satellite Beach, FL – Sports Page
Sat/Nov-12 – Charleston, SC – Pour House
Sun/Nov-13 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
Tue/Nov-15 – Charlottesville, VA – The Southern
Wed/Nov-16 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Thu/Nov-17 – West Chester, PA – The Note
Fri/Nov-18 – Baltimore, MD – The 8×10
Sat/Nov-19 – Cambridge (Boston), MA – Middle East
Sun/Nov-20 – Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall
Mon/Nov-21 – Clifton Park (Albany), NY – Northern Lights
Wed/Nov-23 – Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall

 

The Mighty Diamonds Oct 2011
Fri Oct 7: TBA Miami
Sat Oct 8:TBA Key West, FL
Sun Oct 9: TBA Tampa, FL
Tue Oct 11: The Social 54 North Orange Ave | Orlando, FL
Wed Oct 12: Jack Rabitts 1528 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, FL
Thurs Oct 13: TBA Charleston, SC
Fri Oct 14- Sun Oct 16: Richmond Folk Festival. Richmond, Virginia
Tue Oct 18: The Engine Room  809 Railroad Avenue, Tallahassee, FL
Wed Oct 19: New Earth Music Hall 227 W. Dougherty St. Athens, GA
Thurs Oct 20:TBA Raleigh,North Carolina
Fri Oct 21-Sat Oct 22: Lake Eden Arts Festival. Black Mountain, N.C.
Sun Oct 23:TBA Winston Salem, NC
Mon Oct 24: Nectars  188 Main St.Burlington, VT
Tue Oct 25: SOB’s 200 Varick St.  NY, NY
Wed Oct 26: TBA Boston, MA
Thurs Oct 27: TBA Hartford, CT
Fri Oct 28: One Pelham East 270 Thames St. Newport, RI
Sat Oct 29:Bambou Baltimore 229 N. Franklintown Rd. Baltimore, MD

 

PATO BANTON TOUR      
28-Oct-2011    New Orleans, LA    Club Caribbean    More Details
19-Nov-2011    Downtown Miami, FL    Bayside Rocks Festival

 

 

October 29, The Bambou, 229 N. Franklintown Road, Baltimore, Maryland

November 12, Lou Rawls Theater, Florida Memorial College, 15800 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida

Saturday, October 15th 2011

San Antonio Texas

Monday, October 31st - Friday, November 4th 2011

Miami Florida

Thursday-Saturday, November 10th-19th 2011

St Laurent du Maroni & St Georges de l'Oyapock

Guyane

Friday-Sunday, December 9th-11th 2011

Shashemane Oromia

Friday-Wednesday, January 20th-25th 2012

Batukunku Surrey

Saturday-Saturday, January 28th-28th 2012

St. John Virgin Islands

Sunday, February 12th 2012

Hilo Hawaii

Saturday, March 31st 2012

Verchilds WI

Saturday-Sunday, July 14th-15th 2012

Saint Malo Bretagne

Saturday, August 4th 2012

barry vale of glamorgan

Sunday, September 9th 2012

DARWIN Northern Territory

 

 

 

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