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Volume 20/Issue 3
In Business Since 1993
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Marley family and friends bid farewell to Jo Mersa
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 In this videograb, reggae singer Stephen Marley (left) is seen among family members after the funeral procession of his late son Jo Mersa made a brief stop in Trench Town.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The family of Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley bid farewell to the late reggae singer on Tuesday.
Marley, the first born of reggae singer/producer Stephen Marley and grandson of the genre’s icon Bob Marley, was laid to rest in Nine Miles, St Ann after a thanksgiving service at the Bob Marley Museum in St Andrew and a funeral procession stop in Trench Town, the birthplace of reggae and hometown of his legendary grandfather.
Jo Mersa died on December 27 in Miami-Dade County of a suspected asthma attack. He was 31.
Reports are that officers from the Pinecrest Police Department in Florida found Marley unconscious inside his vehicle at a shopping centre's parking lot. Paramedics at the scene later pronounced him dead. No foul play was suspected.
Jo Mersa — whose mom is Kerry-Ann Smith, younger sister of former Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith — was known for songs such as Burn it Down, Made It, and No Way Out.
He leaves behind his father and mother, wife Qiara, six-year-old daughter Sunshine and 12 siblings.
The Bob Marley Museum was closed to the public on Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday.
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King's Music International Presents Two Upcoming shows with Don Carlos, more
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 REGGAE LEGEND DON CARLOS / REGGAE ANGELS / DJ IRIE DOLE
Fri Jan 20 - Pacifica, CA - Longboard Bar
GET TICKETS HERE
Sat Jan 21 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe’s Alley
For more info:
Peter Wardle | Kings Music International
Cell: (510) 326-8445
www.kingsmusicinternational.com
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Los Angeles - The Marley Family & Terrapin Station Entertainment have announced the U.S. debut of the official Bob Marley One Love Experience.
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 The acclaimed experiential adventure kicks off with a special VIP event and an exclusive performance by Bob Marley’s grandson, Skip Marley, along with newly signed Universal Canada/Tuff Gong Collective recording artist King Cruff, at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on January 26, 2023.
The famed musician’s extraordinary life is shared through several interactive sections that reside in the 15,000-square-foot One Love curated space. Experiences include the “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Bob Marley Archive,” a collection of previously unseen photographs, rare memorabilia and various other surprises such as the world’s largest indoor vinyl record celebrating Legend, the 1984 compilation album by Bob Marley and the Wailers.
A curated playlist of Marley’s music can be heard via headphones in the “Soul Shakedown” studio, creating a silent dance party for all who enter. It’s an exclusive ticket backstage in the “Next Gen Zone,” which celebrates the Marley family, legacy, philanthropy and influence. The exhibition also features the work of acclaimed street artists such as Mr. Brainwash, The Postman, Camoworks and Idiotbox—shining a spotlight on Marley’s influence on the art form.
One trippy section of the experience is the “One Love Forest,” a multi-sensory recreation of Marley’s homeland, Jamaica, complete with a cannabis garden and a giant marijuana joint.
The Bob Marley One Love Experience first launched in London at the famed Saatchi Gallery in February 2022. Following an acclaimed and highly successful ten-week U.K. stint, it spent 16 weeks at Lighthouse Immersive Artspace in Toronto, Canada.
Guided tours of One Love start at 4:20 p.m. on weekends, and there will be additional special events at the experience to celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday on February 6.
Tickets for The Bob Marley One Love Experience are available at www.bobmarleyexp.com.
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Givenchy French Luxury Label - Givenchy's SS23 Campaign Shines a Light on Jamaican Artist Alkaline
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 Following its collaboration with Disney to celebrate 100-years in film, Givenchy now gears up to present its all-new Spring/Summer 2023 campaign led by Creative Director Matthew M. Williams. The visuals see multi-faceted Jamaican artist, Alkaline, rock the brand’s latest collection while placing him under an immersive light.
Here, Givenchy continues exploring its deep connection with music by allowing Alkaline to wear every piece as he would in his daily life. With authenticity at the forefront, the brand looks to inspire others with Alkaline’s easygoing personality.
The artist sets his own spin on Givenchy’s SS23 collection, channeling a concealed attitude while sporting elevated outerwear and camouflage-printed tracksuits with “ripped and repaired” detailing.
Energetic spirits are communicated via diverse poses, boasting streetwear-inspired garments blended with sophisticated tailoring. White and black leather motorcycle jackets are accented with Givenchy emblems and matched with slouchy cargo pants for a complete look.Elsewhere, the Jamaican musician accessories with standard bandanas, beanies, and Givenchy’s futuristic eyewear styles.
The brand’s fresh take on footwear is also presented, accompanied by sleek caps that deliver a sporty perspective.
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Oakland, CA - BLACK AND PROUD LIVE BAND CONCERT SERIES- Friday, February 17 featuring ANTHONY B, MORE!
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Sacramento, CA - GYPTIAN - Saturday January 28 - THE RINK Studios
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 HASO Live presents roots reggae singer/songwriter Gyptian live in concert on Saturday, January 28, 2023. The concert is at the unique Rink Studios at 1031 Del Paso Blvd in Sacramento. The doors are at 8pm and the music starts at 10pm. This evening of reggae will start with DJ Fiji and Selector Stakweeds. This is a 21 and over show.
This venue is Sacramento’s newest state-of-the-art music venue with amazing live streaming capabilities, and excellent acoustics.
Like every great artist, Gyptian has layers and multiple facets to his artistry. There’s the conscious reggae singer who listeners first came to know on his breakthrough 2005 hit “Serious Times,” then there’s the champion lover who captivated females worldwide with his crooning on “Hold You,” the sultry island pop smash that topped charts globally in 2010. The song even caught the attention of rap superstar Nicki Minaj, who jumped on the remix.
Gyptian is musically diverse and takes the listener from dancehall to soca to global pop sounds.
Born Windel Beneto Edwards in rural St. Andrew, Jamaica, north of Kingston, Gyptian grew up singing in church with his Adventist mom by day, and at dancehall sessions organized by his Rastafarian father by night. “I didn’t grow up in a way where I’m limited,” Gyptian says. “It’s all about two things at the table, take whichever you want.”
The singer’s unique style of tying his shirt around his head and twisting his chin hair earned him the nickname Egyptian like an Egyptian Pharoah.
His single “Serious Times,” would instantly put him at the forefront of the ‘roots revival’ that was taking over Jamaican music when it was released. No fluke, a second hit, “Beautiful Lady,” followed shortly thereafter, as did a third, the heartfelt “Mama.” A debut album, MY NAME IS GYPTIAN, landed in 2006, earning him comparisons to the great Gregory Isaacs for its mixture of conscious reggae and sultry lover’s rock.
That year saw Gyptian take home the “Most Promising Entertainer” title at the 2006 International Reggae and World Music Awards in New York City, an honor he has certainly lived up to in the years since.
HASO Live produces the annual One Love One Heart Reggae Festival in Sacramento region each summer as well as other events throughout the area.
$50 tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite. VIP tickets also available which include table service and a bottle of Hennessey.
For more information, contact HASO live: 916-607-6995, or email:
hasoevents@gmail.com
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
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Portland. Oregon January 27 - Mista Chief in Concert also Special Guests including DRE Z
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 Friday, January 27 at the Start Theater in Portland, Oregon
Soul'd Out Productions presents Mista Chief backed by the Rising Buffalo Tribe
This 7 piece band features heavy drum and bass, tight rhythms, and a powerful horn section. Accompanied by a soulful tenor voice that inspires healing, awakening, and discipline. Creating music with deep dubs and explosive highs.This full bodied sound creates a universal atmosphere that reaches the essence and core of roots reggae music.
So fans of the 70's reggae legends and of contemporary likes of Groundation, Midnite, Abya Yala, Cultura Profetica, John Brown's Body bands that take this foundation to new heights will find this band refreshing and universal. Words from Chief Vigs. Review & Interview by Barney Murnin (Get Down Jones).
Get $12 tickets Here
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Reno, NV - SOJA plus special guest HIRIE!! February 16 - Grand Sierra Resort.
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 Reno, NV - SOJA plus special guest HIRIE!! February 16 - Grand Sierra Resort.
For more than two decades, SOJA have elated audiences across the globe with their fresh yet timeless take on roots reggae, a sound born from their shared passion for making music that transports and inspires.
On Beauty in the Silence -- their first new album in four years -- the two-time Grammy Award-nominated band deepens that communal spirit by collaborating with artists from all corners of the reggae world, including the likes of UB40, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure, and Rebelution.
Fueled by the sheer force of their connection and chemistry, the album makes for a much-needed antidote to fractured times, infusing so much warmth and wisdom and unstoppable joy into each and every track.
See SOJA on Thursday, February 16 at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno with Special Guest: Hirie.
PURCHASE TIX HERE ONLINE
Tix also available at Grand Sierra Resort Box Office - 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, Nevada
All ages.
7pm Doors
8pm Show
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Nevada City, CA ~ Friday, February 24, 2023 ALBOROSIE & the SHENGEN CLAN, more!
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 Nevada City, CA ~ Friday, February 24, 2023
ALBOROSIE & the SHENGEN CLAN Plus: J-Ras & the Higher Elevation, El-Dub, Jah Mikey One & DJ Redlocks.
Miners Foundry Cultural Center 325 Spring St, Nevada City, CA Doors 7pm Advance tickets are available for $35 CLICK HERE ($5 increase day of show). General Admission / All Ages Welcome
Alborosie, born Alberto D'Ascola in 1977, is a reggae artist born in Marsala - Sicily, Italy, but now residing in Kingston, JA. He is a multi-instrumentalist, being proficient in guitar, bass, drums and piano. In 2001 Alborosie decided to try a solo career. He moved to Jamaica to be close to reggae music's roots and Rastafari culture. There, he started working as sound engineer and producer. He has also worked with artists like Gentleman, Ky-Mani Marley. His first solo album was called Soul Pirate. In the summer of 2009, he released his second album which was called "Escape from Babylon. The name 'Alborosie' comes from a name he was given in his early years in Jamaica. "Borosie was what they used to call me. Let me put it like this. My early experience in Jamaica was… not nice. Borosie was a name they used to call me and it have a negative meaning. So I said “I'm gonna use this name and mash up the place turn a negative into a positive thing!". Basically,, my name is Albert so I add “Al” – Al-borosie. But I’m not gonna tellyou what borosie mean!" Alborosie's hits include "Rastafari Anthem", "Kingston Town", and "Call Up Jah". Alborosie recently started his own record label, Forward Recordings. He has given concerts all round the world, including most of Europe and Jamaica. LATE-NITE PRODUCTIONSBilly Drewitz
- Owner / Talent Buyer / Tour Manager 408.667.0992 (cell / text) latenitebilly@hotmail.comLateNiteProductions.com
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Miramar, Florida -Afro Carib Festival - February 25, 2023
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 Saturday, February 25, 2023
5:00 - 11:00 Pm
Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater
16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027
“The Afro-Carib Festival brings together musicians, craftsmen, artists, creators, food vendors, and fans in celebration of the power of the Diaspora, who are descendants of native Africans. The Afro-Carib Festival not only honors our collective roots, but also celebrates and shines a spotlight on the beauty of our people and our global cultural impact.“
JAMAICAN BORN, SONY MUSIC RECORDING ARTIST WHO BECAME THE YOUNGEST GRAMMY WINNER FOR BEST REGGAE ALBUM AND CREATOR OF THE RUNAWAY HIT “TOAST” KOFFEE
CKAY - INSPIRED THE VIRAL TIK TOK LOVE NWANTITI DANCE CHALLENGE THAT EXPLODED ACROSS THE GLOBE WITH OVER 400 MILLION VIEWS
USING FUSIONS OF RAP AND REGGAETON, GRAMMY NOMINATED, CUBAN BORN JACOB FOREVER IS KNOWN FOR HIS ARTISTIC DIVERSITY BETWEEN BACHATA, URBAN AND REGGAETON. JACOB FOREVER
Tickets Starting at $25
https://www.afrocaribfestmiramar.com/
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GOLDENVOICE ANNOUNCES CALIFORNIA VIBRATIONS “CALI VIBES” MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023 - Feb 17 - 19, 2023 LONG BEACH, CA - SNOOP DOGG & CYPRESS HILL JUST ADDED
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THE 3-DAY LINEUP ALSO FEATURES JACK JOHNSON, DAMIAN “JR. GONG” & STEPHEN MARLEY, TASH SULTANA, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, DIRTY HEADS, STICK FIGURE, BEN HARPER, REBELUTION, METHOD MAN & REDMAN, 311, AND MANY MORE!
CALIFORNIA VIBRATIONS "CALI VIBES" TAKING PLACE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2023 ON THE COAST IN LONG BEACH, CA
ADDITIONAL ARTISTS ADDED INCLUDE MATISYAHU, A VERY SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO LEE SCRATCH PERRY, LILA IKE' AND MORE!
LIMITED FESTIVAL PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT CALIVIBESFEST.COM
Goldenvoice is pleased to announce the addition of hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg and Cypress Hill to its 2nd annual California Vibrations “Cali Vibes” festival lineup. Additional artists added to the lineup include Matisyahu, Lila Iké, a special tribute to Lee Scratch Perry featuring Mykal Rose and Subatomic Sound System, and many more! Cali Vibes – the West Coast’s biggest California lifestyle & reggae music festival added to the party – takes place on Presidents’ Day weekend Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA.
Notably, the festival’s newest headliners Snoop Dogg and Cypress Hill are both celebrating legendary milestones in their careers as next year marks the 30th Anniversary of their debut hit albums – Snoop Dogg’s “Doggystyle” and Cypress Hill’s “Black Sunday” – released in 1993. Furthermore, Snoop Dogg’s confirmed performance at Cali Vibes will give him the opportunity to connect with his beloved hometown fans from the main stage in Long Beach, CA.
This year, Cali Vibes has also exclusively partnered with Dr. Greenthumb’s dispensaries, founded in 2018 by the legendary Cypress Hill rap artist and cannabis advocate B Real. Dr. Greenthumb's is recognized for its extensive menu of top-shelf cannabis and line of dispensaries located throughout California. To learn more about Dr. Greenthumb’s cannabis, please visit dgtworldwide.com
For the ultimate experience, festival-goers can reserve their Beach Club pass, which includes exclusive access to a 21+-only oasis and features an upfront viewing area at The Vibes and The Greens stages, both presented by Koi CBD. It also includes complimentary cocktails and bites, parking, festival re-entry privileges, limited-edition merchandise within the Beach Club Swag Bag, and more!
A portion of all festival proceeds will be donated to the Johnson Ohana Foundation, founded by Kim and Jack Johnson to support environmental, art, and music education.
Pass Prices starting at:
3-Day General Admission: $330
3-Day VIP Admission: $465
3-Day Beach Club Admission: $1,049
*Single-day passes available
**Plus fees
FULL LINEUP AS FOLLOWS:
311 Alborosie Arise Roots Artikal Sound System Baby Cham Ballyhoo! Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Blaq Pages Blakkamoore x Yungg Tripp Blvk H3ro Collie Buddz Common Kings Cypress Hill Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley Demarco DENM Dirty Heads Fortunate Youth HIRIE Iya Terra J Boog Jack Johnson Kabaka Pyramid Katastro Kyle Smith Lee Scratch Perry Tribute featuring Mykal Rose and Subatomic Lila Iké Little Stranger Long Beach Dub Allstars with Ras 1 & Jakob Nowell Los Rakas Matisyahu Method Man & Redman Mike Love Mysta Crooks Nikki Z Ozomatli - featuring Chali 2na and Cut Chemist Paula Fuga Pepper Protoje Rebelution Rennaissance Rome and Duddy Royal Blu Runkus Sister Nancy Slightly Stoopid Snoop Dogg SOJA Steel Pulse Stephen Marley Stick Figure Stone Love Tash Sultana The Elovaters The Hip Abduction The Movement Through The Roots Trevor Hall Warren G Yaadcore Yaksta
FOR PRESS INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:
Daniela Hunt I Dhunt@goldenvoice.com
Goldenvoice | 425 W 11th Street , Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90015
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!
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FEATURED VIDEOS ~ Julian Marley - Don't ruin my world (Official Video)
and from Tads Record: Anthony Cruz - If You Were Here Tonight; Hezron - Smile Today; Terry Linen Playing Money Games
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FEATURED VIDEOS ~ Julian Marley - Don't ruin my world (Official Video)
and from Tads Record: Anthony Cruz - If You Were Here Tonight; Hezron - Smile Today; Terry Linen Playing Money Games
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Julian Marley - Don't ruin my world
Anthony Cruz - If You Were Here Tonight
Hezron - Smile Today Official Video
Terry Linen Playing Money Games (Official Video)
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Inspiring New Years Affirmations for 2023 -By Author Sergios Rotar
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The new year is here! It’s a time to reflect on our accomplishments, set goals for the future, and start fresh.
After all, what better way to start off the new year than by setting your sights on positivity, growth, and abundance?
I’ve found that making affirmations are one of the most effective ways to help keep me motivated in my daily life.
You can start slowly by spending only 5 minutes per day, and as you become more comfortable or want to reap the benefits of positive affirmations, you can up your time commitment.
Here is how to practice your affirmations: • Start with a few deep breaths to calm your mind and body. • Repeat each affirmation at least 2 to 3 times. • Allow yourself to feel the positive energy of these affirmations. • Repeat this process until you make it a daily habit.
The most important aspect of effective affirmations is to believe what you say to yourself. So, choose a few positive affirmations that resonate with you the most and repeat them often.
Without further ado, here are 60 new year affirmations for a successful 2023!
Here are a few New Year’s affirmations to help you get started:
- I’m ready for a new beginning.
- I’m determined to go ahead and achieve my dreams.
- I am ready to design the life of my dreams.
- I am excited about my future.
- I am eager to move forward with my goals.
- This year is the time to take action.
- Now is my time to thrive.
- This is my year.
- This is my opportunity.
- I have a clear vision for my life.
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Richie B's Jamaican Reggae Airplay Charts
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Jamaica Music Countdown — By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
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TOP 25 Dancehall Singles, TOP 25 Reggae Singles and TOP 10 Albums/CD Chart
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This Week in Reggae — and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
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Upcoming Reggae Festivals & Events - Search by Name of Event, Date of Event, Upcoming Events and Archived Events.
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