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Volume 21/Issue 37
Media Coverage of Reggae Since 1995
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Berkeley, CA ~ Peter Tosh’s Birthday Celebration Saturday, October 19
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 Annual Rastafarian Celebration of Peter Tosh’s Birthday at The Ashkenaz in Berkeley on Saturday, October 19 Featuring Rare Films, Nyabinghi Drumming, DJ, Special Guests, and more.
Out Of Many One Productions presents the Peter Tosh Birthday Celebration on Saturday, October 19 on what would have been Peter Tosh’s 80th birthday. This is the 37th installment of this Bay Area tradition. Doors are at 7:30pm and activities will start at 8pm.
Attendees will enjoy rare footage of Peter Tosh’s early life. Music will be provided by a local DJ, plus a special guest. The host is local celebrity radio DJ Spliff Skankin.
The Out Of Many One Nyabinghi Drummers will also be performing ceremonial Rastafarian drumming and chanting.
Peter Tosh, the “Stepping Razor”, was a Rastafarian, and in keeping with his beliefs, the entire event will be performed by Rastafarian practitioners. The public is welcome to come and enjoy this pure “Rasta” ceremony.
Event producer, Carlton Campbell, who is also Peter Tosh’s cousin and toured with him extensively in the 80’s, keeps the fire burning for Tosh’s music and message by producing this annual event. Campbell says, “We have celebrated Peter Tosh’s birthday one way or the other since his passing in 1987. Some of the celebrations have been huge concerts and others were more intimate. This year, we are excited to be able to share rare film footage of Peter Tosh.”
The Peter Tosh Foundation in Jamaica is also holding Tosh Fest on the same day, as the Berkeley, CA event, as part of a new initiative aimed at addressing disparities in the reggae legend’s hometown of Belmont, Bluefields- Westmoreland.
The Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center is located at 1317 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, CA. This is all- ages event. $20 tickets are available in advance online or at the door. GET TIX HERE
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Brooklyn NY ~ Join Jesse Royal, Dave East, and DJ Enuff at [B]LIVE Music + Arts Festival This Saturday 9/21
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 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Joins Forces With Brownsville Community Justice Center To Present [B]Live Music + Arts Festival 2024
Rap Stars Dave East, Cassidy, Legendary DJ Enuff and Reggae Star Jesse Royal Headline Free Event in Brownsville Brooklyn on September 21
WHAT: BRIC and Brownsville Community Justice Center presents "[B]Live Music + Arts Festival 2024,” is a vibrant celebration of music, arts, and community. Join us for an exciting day at Dr. Green Park (Brownsville, Brooklyn) for a FREE event that will bring together families from across the city. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of live performances from rappers Dave East and Cassidy, including sets by DJ Enuff and DJ Kay Kay 27, and reggae artist, Jesse Royal. Local Brooklyn artists Bill From The Ville, XoXo Sofiyah, FMV GHOST and Cocoa Chanel & Control Dance Crew will make appearances. The festival will also feature a range of food and drinks and giveaways. BRIC has shaped Brooklyn's cultural and media landscape for over forty-five years by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers.
WHERE: Dr. Green Playground, Sutter Ave &, Mother Gaston Blvd, Brownsville Brooklyn, New York
For Information Contact: Agencywendy@thisisdope.net joe@thisisdope.net
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‘A PR nightmare of epic proportions’: Juno Awards reverse controversial decision to pull 2025 categories, including reggae and gospel
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 The organization’s previous decision to put four categories on “hiatus” sparked outrage from musicians and elected officials.
Earlier this month, it was reported that organizers of the JUNO Awards were putting the Reggae Recording, Children's Album, Christian/Gospel Album and International Album of the Year categories of its annual honours "on hiatus" for 2025. Following backlash from Canadian artists, fans and community leaders alike, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced yesterday (September 17) that three of those four categories — Reggae Recording, Children's Album and Christian/Gospel Album of the Year — would be reinstated.
President and CEO of the Juno Awards and CARAS, Allen Reid, shared the news on social media, writing, "Over the course of last year, CARAS underwent an extensive process reviewing all award categories, taking into consideration data such as consumption, number of submissions, and other metrics. Given the feedback from the community, CARAS will not put these three categories on hiatus this year."
Reid added that an official notice outlining categorical changes for the 2025 JUNO Awards will be issued on Monday (September 23) to provide further clarity on the organization's direction and vision for the accolades. "We are excited about these changes, including bringing in new categories to reflect the evolution of the Canadian music scene," he wrote.
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Berkeley, CA ~ UC Theatre, Taube Family Music Hall Presents...Tuesday, October 8 - PROF also: GRIP, Norman San, Willie Wonka
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 Berkeley, CA ~ UC Theatre, Taube Family Music Hall Presents...Tuesday, October 8 - PROF also: GRIP, Norman San, Willie Wonka - With lyrical skill matched only by his raucous live shows, Prof has arrived on the national stage. Coming out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prof has perfected the art of combining blue collar hard work and unimpeachable content while never taking himself too seriously. His seventh studio album, Horse, released via his own imprint Stophouse Music Group on April 14, 2023. The album let the world at large in on a secret that diehard rap fans already know, Prof is a force to be reckoned with.With lyrical skill matched only by his raucous live shows, Prof has arrived on the national stage. Coming out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prof has perfected the art of combining blue collar hard work and unimpeachable content while never taking himself too seriously. His seventh studio album, Horse, released via his own imprint Stophouse Music Group on April 14, 2023. The album let the world at large in on a secret that diehard rap fans already know, Prof is a force to be reckoned with.
Horse has shocked pundits and industry alike with an amazing run through the charts and streaming platforms. The album reached a career-high on the Billboard charts ranking as the #2 Current Rap Album, #1 Heatseekers Album, #1 Emerging Artist Album, #8 Top Billboard Album, and #17 Independent Album the week of its release.
This miraculous independent charting has come as a result of incredible music & Prof’s resourcefulness as an independent artist & entrepreneur. Prof has leaned into the fantastical tales and dynamic persona that have cultivated his rabid fan base. After going fully independent the summer of 2020 Prof reclaimed his outlets, going from zero Youtube followers to over 160,000 subscribers in under a year and exponentially growing every dsp & social media profile. In 2023 alone he racked up over 250 million streams & performed over 90, largely sold out, headline shows.
$30 + FEES
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS General Admission Standing Room with Limited Seating Doors: 7:00pm • Show: 8:00pm
All Ages
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 2036 University Avenue downtown Berkeley, CA is easily accessible by all modes of transportation including BART, bus, bikes, and car. Parking is available at the Center Street Garage- Golden Bear Parking Lot For more info visitwww.theuctheatre.org/ 510-356-4000
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Six New Vinyl Releases from Shanachie Entertainment: Lucky Dube, Rita Marley, Mutabaruka, Culture
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 Six New Vinyl Releases from Shanachie Entertainment: Lucky Dube, Rita Marley, Mutabaruka, Culture
Pioneers In Reggae –Shanachie Entertainment Announce Classic Vinyl Reissues Six New Vinyl Releases from Shanachie:
Lucky Dube - Prisoner House Of Exile - Lucky Dube, Rita Marley –Who Feels It Knows It, Culture - Two Sevens Clash:The 30th Anniversary Edition, Rita Marley – Harambe, Mutabaruka – Black Attack, Lucky Dube - Prisoner
STREET DATE: November 15, 2024 - TITLE: Prisoner 60th Birthday Edition ARTIST: Lucky Dube
LABEL: Shanachie
UPC: 016351457417 SELECTION NUMBER: Shanachie LP 45074GENRE: Reggae
CONFIGURATION: LP
SRP PRICE: $28.98BOX LOT: 50
House Of Exile - Lucky Dube - STREET DATE: September 13, 2024 - TITLE: House Of Exile: ARTIST: Lucky Dube -LABEL: Shanachie - UPC: 016351439413 SELECTION NUMBER: Shanachie LP 43094 GENRE: Reggae CONFIGURATION: LP - SRP PRICE: $28.98 BOX LOT: 50 - 43094
Rita Marley – Who Feels It Knows It - TITLE: Who Feels It Knows It
ARTIST: Rita Marley
LABEL: Shanachie
UPC: 016351430311
SELECTION NUMBER: Shanachie LP 43003 GENRE: Reggae CONFIGURATION: LP
SRP PRICE: $28.98
BOX LOT: 50
RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2024 43003
Culture - Two Sevens Clash:The 30th Anniversary Edition - RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2024 - TITLE: Two Sevens Clash: The 30th Anniversary Edition ARTIST: Culture
LABEL: Shanachie
UPC: 0163514 56519; SELECTION NUMBER: Shanachie LP 45065 GENRE: Reggae
CONFIGURATION: LP
SRP PRICE: $28.98; BOX LOT: 50
45065
Rita Marley – Harambe - TITLE: Harmabe;
ARTIST: Rita Marley
LABEL: Shanachie
UPC: 016351431011
SELECTION NUMBER: SHA CD 43010 GENRE: Reggae; CONFIGURATION: LP
SRP PRICE: $28.98
BOX LOT: 50
RELEASE DATE: February 23, 2024
Mutabaruka – Black Attack - RELEASE DATE: January 26, 2024; 66049LP NOW AVAILABLE
ON VINYL TITLE: Black Attack
ARTIST: Mutabaruka
LABEL:Shanachie
UPC: 016351664914
SELECTION NUMBER: SHA CD 66049LP GENRE: Reggae; CONFIGURATION: LP
SRP PRICE: $28.98
BOX LOT: 50
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The Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour 2024 - GET YOUR TIX NOW!❤️💛💚
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 Experience The Marley Brothers live on the Legacy Tour 2024! Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian Marley unite for their first full tour in over 20 years. Join them on a musical journey celebrating the iconic songs of Bob Marley and the brothers' classics, with stops across North America. Don't miss this historic event!
9.19 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre
9.20 | Chicago - Riot Fest
9.22 | Queens, NY | Forest Hills Stadium
9.23 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center
9.25 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
9.26 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center
9.27 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live
9.29 | Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage
9.30 | Laval, QC | Place Bell
10.02 | Wilmington, NC | Live Oak Bank Pavilion
10.03 | Atlanta, GA | Lakewood Amphitheatre
10.04 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp
10.05 | Miami, FL | FPL Solar Amphitheatre
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Miramar, FL ~ Everton Blender's 70th Birthday Celebration November 24
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 COME CELEBRATE WITH ME NOVEMBER 24 AS I CELEBRATE MY 70TH WITH CLOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
MAKE IT A DATE AND DON'T BE LATE.
5001 Flamingo Rd, Miramar, FL 33027
THE READINESS CENTER COMES ALIVE ITS FAMILY EVENT BRING OUT THE KIDS AS WELL.
https://www.instagram.com/realevertonblendamusic
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AKAE BEKA - THE AKAE BEKA SCROLLS - CD ANNOUNCEMENT
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 AKAE BEKA - THE AKAE BEKA SCROLLS - CD ANNOUNCEMENT - Order the new album...The Akae Beka Scrolls CD now!
Album release! Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite and Akae Beka, is one of the most prolific reggae lyricists of the modern era. He was a scholar, poet and teacher. He released over 80 albums in a 25-year period. In late October of 2019, Vaughn travelled to Grass Valley, CA to record at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm Music.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER AKAE BEKA SCROLLS CD
CLICK HERE TO ORDER DOWNLOAD
Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite and Akae Beka, is one of the most prolific reggae lyricists of the modern era. He was a scholar, poet and teacher. He released over 80 albums in a 25-year period. In late October of 2019, Vaughn travelled to Grass Valley, CA to record at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm Music. Earlier this year, the album “Living Testament” album was released from those sessions. Yet, there’s more to this story!
In Biblical’s words: “THE AKAE BEKA SCROLLS manifested through the creative brilliance of Vaughn Benjamin as super-producer magnetizing the musicians to this inity of spirit and mind, calling on all skillfulness. These 12 dubs are a sound of veteran players of instruments inna oneness and brothers inna oneness across the whole earth! Coming together for a reason, each dub precisely directed by Vaughn. With humbleness each musician brought to life in real time such harmony and powers, this music is the reason, the cream of the crop.”
An all-star team gathered, including: Ras Pulse - drums & percussions; Scott Davis - drums; Kenyatta Itola - bass; Ryan ‘Ishence’ Willard – guitars; Manuel ‘Go A Chant’ Guerra - keys, bass & percussion; Ras Kemo - percussion. He laid out his creative vision by humming what he wanted each musician to play. Each dub was composed and directed by Vaughn. THE AKAE BEKA SCROLLS is a unique album in the discography of Akae Beka. It’s an instrumental album with several interludes of Vaughn singing and playing acoustic guitar. It is available on CD and high-quality download on September 6th courtesy of Go A Chant, Trinity Farm Music, and I-Roots Records.
The beautiful cover artwork was created by Marcus Wilson.
Order the CD at: www.irootsrecords.com/akaemidnite and www.iroots.bandcamp.com
IRoots Records I-Roots Records has over 50 Akae Beka / Midnite titles in stock. We ship worldwide!
Click here for more info
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Las Vegas, NV ~ 🚨FREE Concert at Fremont Street🚨 September 21
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 🚨FREE Concert at Fremont Street🚨
Don't miss out on an unforgettable night! Join us at the Fremont Street Experience for an electrifying FREE concert in Las Vegas on September 21st, featuring Sublime with Rome!
https://www.instagram.com/fremontstreet/
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Huntington Beach, CA - Reggae Sundays @ Sealegs at the Beach 24’ SZN - Upcoming Free Shows
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 Come enjoy reggae Sunday at Sealegs at The Beach. Free entry, no cover, and all ages. For VIP reservations email reservations@prjktgroup.com
Sun Sep 22-tba
Sun Sep 29- tba
Sun Oct 6- Livication x Pacific Rootz x Last Fix
Sun Oct 13- Jahgun & Justifyah Band x Mara SuLu & Revival Sun Oct 20- Mike Pinto x Lot 49 x Ganda
Sun Oct 27- The Aggrolites x The Rudians
Bolsa Chica State Beach 17851 PCH,
Huntington Beach CA 92649
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San Francisco, CA ~ REGGAE REUNION 3.0 OCTOBER 19 WITH LEGENDARY DEEJAYS
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 DeeCee's Soulshakedown returns with Reggae Reunion 3.0 at Victory Hall in San Francisco on Saturday, October 19. This live music event offers reggae, dancehall and future roots. The lineup includes legendary deejays: Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi, Guerilla Takeover Sound, Green B, Ashanti Hi-Fi, Smoke One, Squarefield Massive, OG the DJ, Konnex, Bumbacat and Selecta DeeCee.
The event is hosted by Elijah, Soulmedic, Ras Matthew and Vinny Ras.
The 21+ venue is located at 360 Ritch Street and the music is from 7pm to 2am. Eats are available by Little Skillet. Event sponsors include Reggae Festival Guide, DeeCee Soul Shakedown, Show-Nuff Entertainment and Yard Slap.
A portion of door and bar sales will be donated to Bay Area icon, DJ Shortkut, in support of his rapid recovery.
“Get ready to vibe to some reggae tunes at Reggae Reunion 3.0 -—It's gonna be a night of good music and good vibes,” says DeeCee.
To register for your free ticket - CLICK HERE
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CLICK IMAGE BELOW TO ENJOY - The Marley Brothers: Legacy Lives
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In Jah´s Name We Pray
Is it good to meditate every day?
There's no way around it: creating a regular habit can help unlock even more benefits of meditation. In fact, research shows that frequency is even more important than duration — meaning, that meditating for 10 minutes a day, seven days a week is more beneficial than 70 minutes one day a week.
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God, Most Gracious
Grant them the wisdom and patience to build togther where Israeli and Palestinian reside in safety, free from oppression and committed to the good of all. In this endeavor, make every one of us agents of your peace, O God.
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Richie B's Jamaican Reggae Airplay Charts :
JMC Charts
By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
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Jamaica Music Countdown — By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
JMC Charts
By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
Sept 20 - 26, 2024
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TOP 25 Dancehall Singles ,TOP 25 Reggae Singles and TOP 10 Albums/CD Chart
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
Sept 20 - 26, 2024
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Ital Statistics This WEEK in Reggae
and Nubian, Rasta, herb and related history
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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 |
| September 20 |
| 1960: |
United Nations General Assembly admit 13 African countries and Cyprus (96 nations). |
| 1972: |
Police find cannabis growing on Paul and Linda McCartney's Scotland farm. |
| 1978: |
Japanese singer Ken-U is born. |
| 1979: |
Bloodless coup in Central African Republic overthrows Emperor Bokassa I. |
| 1980: |
Bob Marley & The Wailers' U.S. tour / Madison Square Garden |
| 2003: |
Pioneering Jamaican record producer Ken Khouri (Kenneth Lloyd Khouri) dies at age 86. |
| September 21 |
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Craigy-T (Craig Patrick Anthony Thompson) [T.O.K.] is born. |
| 1942: |
U-Roy (Ewart Beckford) is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1969: |
Johnny Nash and the Sons of The Jungle (the erstwhile Rabbit and The Jungles)
appear with Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker and other top reggae stars
at the Caribbean Music Festival in Wembley, England.
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Bob Marley falls down in the morning at Central Park, New York, USA.
Bob had jogging around the pond near Central Park South with Alan "Skilly" Cole.
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| 1999: |
A Gun Court judge issues a bench warrant for the arrest of Echo Minott
for failing to turn up to answer a charge of armed robbery.
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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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