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Volume 20/Issue 24
Media Coverage of Reggae Since 1993
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Click on it to jump to that section
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Copeland Forbes cancels events after painful fall
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Renowned artiste and tour manager Copeland Forbes is in pain and shock after a brutal fall off stage recently at One Blood Family Fest, and has been forced to cancel all upcoming events.
"On doctor's orders I had to cancel my Europe trip for the next month, which would include some PR work on my book Reggae My Life Is in Turkey and Greece, and a few stops in Italy with Fabrizio Lagana and Paolo Novaro," Forbes told THE STAR.
He is hoping that he will be able to make it to Reggae Sumfest to continue the special PR work Joe Bagdonovich and the Downsound Book Publishing Ltd team have planned.
Recounting the incident that took place at the June 3 concert in St Ann, Forbes said that he was on stage, having just congratulated Julian Marley on a splendid performance.
"[Julian's brother] Stephen came up the stairs to the stage and greeted me with a handshake and one of his 'Ragga' smiles, plus congratulated me on my book. He was accompanied by a huge entourage ... most of his security personnel ... so I decided to get out of the way by leaving the front area at the top of the stairs and go away over to the far side on stage left," Forbes explained.
He added, "Then one of Stephen's security was heading to stage left to take up his position, so I stepped backwards towards the tarpaulin that surrounded that area of the stage, thinking that the tarpaulin had support or backings or railings. I stepped back into midair and went falling down to the ground. On the way down, I grabbed on to the tarpaulin which gave way. My right hand hit one of the iron bars supporting the stage ... immediate pain in that hand. Then my left hand hit another iron crossbar which separated my US$750 Invicta watch from my hand ... still haven't found it up until now."
The final fall was on the ground, flat on his back, as he was "spiralling down backwards, not being able to see where the final landing would be".
"The drop was so heavy it almost severed my head from my body ... my neck area was in severe pain," he said.
Production manager Worrell King came and assisted him from under the stage, and Sister Carol gave him her chair. Reid, along with King, Julian Marley and media personality Winford Williams helped him to Williams' vehicle, where he awaited medical assistance.
Forbes remained at the show until morning and instead of going to a hospital in Jamaica as planned, he went for treatment in Florida, where he has excellent health insurance coverage.
"I booked a wheelchair-bound flight to Ft Lauderdale and went straight to the Bethesda Hospital. My right arm is in a cast and a sling. I was sent to do a MRI on Friday and must return to the orthopaedic on Monday," he said.
X-rays and tests have revealed fracture, a damaged rib and pulled muscles, but Forbes is grateful that it wasn't worse.
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Jamaica ~ REGGAE FOR BREAKFAST Father’s Day June 18 The Pavilion – Hope Gardens
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Issachar Muzik Releasing Two New Singles at the end of June, PreSave & PreAdd Now
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 Issachar Muzik is proud to present the fifth single from authentic Jamaican roots reggae harmony group Link&Chain. "Woman Of The Century" on June 30. The song is released via Issachar Muzik and distributed by the iconic Tuff
Gong International.
Their previous tracks distributed by Tuff Gong International have all received a massive amount of international press and airplay: "Let Your Light Shine", "Guide Me Jah", "Don't Do That", and "Dirty Works".
Releasing on June 28 is “Defend Mi Blackness” from Ken Serious. The track is released via Issachar Muzik and distributed by the iconic Tuff Gong International.
Link to: https://instagram.com/issacharmuzik?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ==
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Duluth, MN - Bayfront Reggae Festival - Saturday, July 15
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BAYFRONT REGGAE AND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Bayfront Festival Park
5th Ave West and Railroad Street
Duluth, MN 55803
SATURDAY JULY 15 2023
RAIN OR SHINE
Gates open at noon
Children 11 and under free with paid adult
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Join us in Montego Bay, Jamaica ...REGGAE SUMFEST 2023 - Week-long Festivities
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REGGAE SUMFEST 2023
Check out our week-long Events Calendar - Join us in Jamaica!
July 16 2023 – Family Fun Day
July 17 2023 – Street Dance
July 18 2023 - All White
July 19 2023 – Blitz
July 20 2023 – Global Sound Clash
July 21 2023 – Main Festival Night 1
July 22 2023 – Main Festival Night 2
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Head to Boonville, CA June 16-18, 2023 for Sierra Nevada World Music Festival — Perfect weather. Plenty of tickets at the gate
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 A Summer Solstice & Peace Celebration - A unique mix of authentic roots-reggae and global music - Family-friendly setting - Three magical days - Kids 12 and under free - Onsite camping - 3 stages
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is THIS WEEKEND, with 12 hours of sweet reggae and world music each day. We're just 2.5 hours from, San Francisco, 3 hours from Sacramento!
On site camping low ticket Alert! Buy your on site camping now before it sells out.
We can't wait to celebrate Father's Day with all the amazing dads on Sunday June 18th at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival! Why not bring your dad? Monday June 19th is a federal holiday for Juneteenth Freedom Day, so you can relax and celebrate!
For Tix and Info, visit www.SNWMF.com
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Sacramento, CA - The Holo Holo Journey continues....Holo Holo Sacramento
on September 9 & 10 - Sutter Health Park
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Holo Holo SAC - Sacramento, CA
Sep 9 - 10
The Holo Holo Journey continues....
Good Vibez Presents in partnership with JMF presents are
thrilled to announce this incredible lineup for the inaugural Holo Holo Sacramento
on September 9 & 10.
Kolohe Kai
• J Boog
• FIJI
• Rebel Souljahz
• Mike Love
• Ka'ikena Scanlan
• Chris Boomer • Common Kings
• Steel Pulse •
Maoli
• Three Plus
• Koauka
Eli Mac
• CRSB
We're going to be bringing those island vibez to Sacramento for 2 days of
wonderful music, delicious food, and of course, nonstop good vibez!
JUST ANNOUNCED!
We're excited to announce Holo Holo California is making the move to
Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park PLUS we're adding to the line up!
Please welcome American Idol 2023 Winner Iam Tongi & Sacramento's own, FINN
to the Holo Holo California!
Check Here for Tickets and Info
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Truckee, CA - 3rd Annual Truckee Reggae Fest Saturday June 24, 2023 Stays "TRUE TO THE ROOTS" |
THIRD ANNUAL TRUCKEE REGGAE FESTIVAL
Julian Marley & the Uprising
Mighty Mystic - Lizano - El Dub -
DJ Treez - Dubfyah - MC Cootdog -
Lake Anthony - Stay Positive Sound
ALL AGES!
Truckee River Regional Park
Outdoor Amphitheater - 2pm - 10pm
Vending, Food Trucks, Beer & Wine, Live Art,
Live Music, DJ's and more!
You will not be disappointed as we stay "True to the Roots" of Jamaican Reggae Music with Julian Marley & the Uprising, Mighty Mystic, Lizano, El Dub as well as DJ's, Vending Village, Live Local Art and lots of Food and Drink for the entire family!
We look forward to seeing you beautiful people again on Saturday June 24th as we celebrate outdoors
and under the stars in beautiful Truckee, CA!
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Northwest World Reggae Festival 2023 - July 21 and 22 - The Itals, Reemah, Prezident Brown, Marlon Asher, Alika, more!
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The 19th Annual Northwest World Reggae Festival will be held at the historic McKinnon Airpark near Bull Run, Oregon. The festival features Roots Reggae bands from Jamaica, Argentina Trinidad and Tobago, Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe, Hawaii, California, and Oregon.
There will also be Craft vending booths, Organic food booths and much more!
All Tickets include camping!
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Tacoma, WA - REGGAE ON THE WAY - Join us for two days of good vibes and reggae music.
July 15th & 16th, 2023
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 Lemay - ACM Haub Field
2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421
Reggae on the Way takes over Lemay Haub Field in Between Lemay - America's Car Museum and The Tacoma Dome for two days of music. Saturated in the essence of Tacoma, this location lends itself to a truly amazing musical experience.
GET TIX HERE
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In Jah´s Name We Pray - It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view.
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The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
Bertrand Russell
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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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This Day in Reggae
and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history |
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Musician Glen DaCosta is born. |
| 1692: |
Severe earthquakes destroy Port Royal, the then capital of Jamaica. |
| 1955: |
Fred Locks is born Stafford Elliot in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 2001: |
Experience Music Project museum (Seattle, USA) opens its first international exhibition with "Island Revolution: Jamaican Rhythm
from Ska to Reggae, 1956-1981."
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| June 9 |
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Roman Catholic Church outlaws cannabis in France. |
| 1944: |
Cedella aka Ciddy and Captain Norval Sinclair Marley, parents of Robert Nesta Marley (Bob Marley), get married in Nine Miles, St. Ann, Jamaica. |
| 1980: |
[JAPAN] Legendary reggae bar 69 is open at Shinjuku 2-chome, Tokyo, Japan. |
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Abijah (Andrew Smith) is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 2002: |
Jeremy Lee, Stereo Passion sound system owner, dies in boat accident at age 36. |
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