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Volume 21/Issue 40
Media Coverage of Reggae Since 1995
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5th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest Set For October 25-27
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 5th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest Set For October 25-27
The 5th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest, presented by Visit Jamaica, will take place from October 25th to 27th, 2024, at Congo Square in the French Quarter. The three-day event highlights the connection between New Orleans and Caribbean culture, featuring a lineup of reggae and dancehall artists, local brass bands and DJs from both the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Congo Square, a location with deep historical and cultural significance in New Orleans, serves as the venue for the festival, which aims to celebrate the shared cultural heritage between New Orleans and Jamaica. The event will showcase 20 musical acts across two stages, as well as a variety of food vendors offering Caribbean-style dishes and New Orleans favorites such as gumbo and ya-ka-mein.The festival also includes a dedicated area for children, where Young Audiences Charter School will provide educational art and cultural activities.
Artist LineupThe event will feature performances from notable artists such as reggae icon Yellowman and Jamaica’s I-Octane, alongside New Orleans-based acts like Rebirth Brass Band and HA Sizzle. In addition to local and international reggae and dancehall performers, the festival will host DJs from Jamaica, Trinidad and Nigeria.Friday, October 25th • Claude Bryant All-Stars (New Orleans) • Island Federation Band (Jamaica) • Rebirth Brass Band (New Orleans) • DJs including DJ Jess and DJ Megatron.Saturday, October 26th • TBC Brass Band (New Orleans) • I-Octane (Jamaica) • Afro Soca Love (St. Lucia) • Ha Sizzle (New Orleans) • Additional performances from DJ Phil, DJ T-Roy, and others.Sunday, October 27th • Higher Heights (New Orleans) • Yellowman (Jamaica) • Nkiruka African Dance (New Orleans) • Dem Roots (Houston) • DJs including DJ Ojay and DJ Legatron.General admission tickets are available for $25 for a 1-day pass and $30 for a 3-day pass.
Children’s tickets are $5. Friday is “Locals Day,” with discounted admission of $10 for Louisiana residents. Tickets and additional event details can be found at TheNOLAReggaeFest.com.
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Artist wins award for Cornwall reggae festival print
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 An artist has received a government award for a print depicting celebrations at a reggae festival in Cornwall.
Denzil Forrester, who lives and works in Cornwall, won the Robson Orr TenTen Award and will have 15 editions of his print displayed in UK government buildings around the world.
It was unveiled on Tuesday at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.
Nandy said his print detailed "the UK's unrivalled music scene in a vibrant, upbeat and unique style".
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Jamaica Woodland Festival ~ Music and Camping ~ Easter weekend 2025 in Ocho Rios
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 The organisers of the inaugural Jamaica Woodland Festival have a firm conviction that their festival experience can bring families together for a unique and unforgettable experience in paradise during the Easter weekend of 2025.
“We will be hosting the festival in the Ocho Rios area of St Ann, so the business and local community including hoteliers in the resort town, are equally excited about this event,” David Anderson, founder, event director and logistics manager of the Jamaica Woodland Festival, said.
“With camping as an element of this experience, the event will bring families together for a full day-and-night experience in a pristine, natural environment,” he added, noting that it will be the ideal place for families to be engaged in multiple activities.
During the day there will be cultural presentations, kids’ villages, and obstacle courses involving family participation.
The organisers said after the day’s events, families will then be able to camp out at the venue during the night. Visitors will be encouraged to bring and pitch their own pre-equipped tents. They can also rent a pre-pitched tent with basic amenities from the organisers, for a hassle-free experience.
“They can also upgrade to our luxurious tent, featuring comfortable beds, furniture, and other amenities. There will be shared facilities; access to shared bathrooms, showers, and changing areas. Plus, there will be 24-hour security, ensuring your safety and peace of mind,” Anderson said.
Campers and festival goers will be entertained by a diverse line-up of local and international artistes and top sound systems.
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Mutabaruka’s ‘Black Attack’ among 75 Reggae projects for Grammy consideration
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 75 albums submitted for best reggae album Grammy consideration
Mutabaruka’s latest project, “Black Attack,” is among 75 Dancehall and Reggae projects submitted for Grammy consideration ahead of the 67th annual Grammy Awards next year. Produced by legendary dub master/producer Mad Professor, Black Attack has 14 tracks and is Mutabaruka’s first album in 14 years.
Other Reggae and Dancehall projects submitted include Spice’s “Mirror 25,” Shenseea’s “Never Gets Late Here,” Etana’s “Nectar of the Gods,” Romain Virgo’s “The Gentle Man,” Bugle’s “Apex,” Govana’s “Legacy,” Dexta Daps’ “Trilogy,” Masicka’s “Generation of Kings,” Rygin King’s “Therapy,” Vybz Kartel’s “Party With Me,” Teejay “I Am Chippy”, and Dean Fraser’s “Sax In Dub” among others.
However, with first-round voting now open, only 5 or 6 of the 75 eligible submissions this year will make the cut to vie for the Best Reggae Album when the nominees are announced next month.
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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Four brand new albums from Montego Records, LLC
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 Reggae fans all around the world will love these authentic original Roots and Culture, Lover's Rock, and Dub Instrumentals.
It's all here for your musical enjoyment from a record label, born in Jamaica, that's been around since the early 1980's.
The four new albums below are now available on all digital music platforms.
Singer/Producer on all albums: King Shark
CLICK HERE FOR INFO and MUSIC PLATFORM OF YOUR CHOICE FOR ALL RELEASES
“I, King Shark, grew up in Greenwich Town and it was a blessing. All my friends like Earl Zero, Philip Fraser, Sylvan White, Tony Tuff, Donovan Joseph, Jonny Osbourne, to name just a few, inspired me to do what I do today. In the early 1980’s, Greenwich Town was the place to be, and these guys were the pioneers and the talk-of-the-town who brought Reggae to a whole new level, where people could dance, understand the culture of the lyrics, and appreciate the genuine quality of great Reggae Music. I have created this album to honor, celebrate and support my friends on our musical journeys together over so many decades.”
About Montego Records: About Montego Records: For most of his 67 years, music has been a focal point for Alphonso “King Shark” Henclewood. A proud son of Jamaica and the Kingston community of Greenwich Farm, the prolific artist/producer released four albums through his Montego Records in September. These projects are special for King Shark as he worked with people he grew up with in Greenwich Farm, a working-class community in Jamaica’s capital Kingston that has a rich music history. “I selected these artists because we have a history together.During the 1960s and 1970s, King Shark was raised in a Greenwich Farm, a seafaring community that was one of the hottest music areas in Jamaica. It was the stomping ground for producer Bunny Lee, as well as singers Slim Smith, Delroy Wilson, Cornel Campbell, Johnny Clarke and Prince Allah. Those joyful times, and sounds, are heard on these latest productions from King Shark and Montego Records which is based in New Mexico. Enjoy!
For over 30 years, Montego Records, LLC has dedicated itself to providing a repertoire of original music to celebrate the spirit and soul of genuine Reggae singers and musicians. Whether one enjoys traditional Roots Reggae, Dancehall, or something contemporary and unusual, there is something for everyone in the Montego Records Music Catalogue.
To find more of the best Reggae music,
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Berkeley, CA ~ Peter Tosh’s Birthday Celebration Saturday, October 19 - Junior Toots, Bogle Dread, Jah Warri, Phat Luv
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 Annual Rastafarian Celebration of Peter Tosh’s Birthday at The Ashkenaz in Berkeley on Saturday, October 19 Features Three Live Reggae Acts including Reggae Crooner Junior Toots, Plus Rare Films, Nyabinghi Drumming 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 37th installment of this Bay Area tradition will be held at Ashkenaz in Berkeley. The doors are at 7:30pm and activities will start at 8pm. Tickets are $20 at the door.
Attendees will enjoy rare footage of Peter Tosh’s early life. Music will be provided by Toots Maytal’s son: Junior Toots, also Bogle Dread and Jah Warri.
JUST ADDED: PHAT LUV
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” celeb.
Acclaimed international roots-reggae crooner, Junior Toots has been a mainstay in the recorded and live music scene for decades and with an ever-growing fanbase. He’s managed to captivate audiences worldwide with his electrifying high-energy stage performance, soul-filled vocals and socially charged lyricism, along with catchy, singalong Jamaican-rooted original tracks.
Also performing are Bogle Dread and Jah Warri.
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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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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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 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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Featured Video - LEGALIZE IT - PETER TOSH and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Banner (Official Music Video)
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Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Banner (Official Music Video)
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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
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TOP 25 Dancehall Singles ,TOP 25 Reggae Singles and TOP 10 Albums/CD Chart
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN
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