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Volume 21/Issue 49
Media Coverage of Reggae Since 1995
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Lagos, Nigeria ~ Hezron - Man on A Mission in Africa - December 20th
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 This Friday we welcome our #jamaican 🇯🇲 brother HEZRON to #Ajegunle #Apapa #Lagos #Nigeria
on the 20th of December 2024.
Here’s inviting y’all to com e listen to good music from HEZRON, myself and a host of other talented music creators. HEZRON the MAN ON A MISSION.
Friday, DECEMBER 20 in Lagos, Nigeria at CKC Primary School in Ajegunle, Apapa.
You’re all invited. See you there!! Peace
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Berkeley, CA - concert with REGGAE ANGELS + NATIVE ELEMENTS + DJ KING I-VIER (JAH WARRIOIR SHELTER HI-FI) on Sat Jan 11 at Ashkenaz in Berkeley, CA
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 Ashkenaz in Berkeley, CA presents REGGAE ANGELS + NATIVE ELEMENTS + DJ KING I-VIER (JAH WARRIOIR SHELTER HI-FI) in concert on Saturday January 11, 2025. The DJ starts playing music at 8pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. Ashkenaz is located at 1317 San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley, CA and is an all-age venue.
The Reggae Angels have been a staple act in the worldwide reggae arena for over thirty years. They are known to deliver high energy, dynamic performances with a happy sound and a prophetic message. Their musicians and vocalists are world class performers. They have 15 albums, and they have performed on many of the major US and European festivals. They have toured extensively in the US, Hawaii, Canada and Europe and have also performed in South America and Africa. They have done five major US tours backed by Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Gang who also recorded on their latest three albums. They have toured with other legendary Reggae acts such as Don Carlos, Marcia Griffiths, Bitty Mclean, Anthony B, Mykal Rose, Luciano, The Abyssinians, Sugar Minott, Andrew Tosh, Warrior King, Prezident Brown, Junior Reid and Frankie Paul as well as touring on their own.
The Reggae Angels are pleased with the outcome of their latest 2021 album, Remember Our Creator, which was recorded with the multi-Grammy award winning legends, masters of groove and propulsion, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. Remember Our Creator, as all their albums do, focuses on spiritual themes of serving
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For the last three decades Native Elements have enjoyed a steady presence in the Northern California music scene delighting audiences with their positive and uplifting performances. They have released four albums and driven by their mission to reach as many people as possible, Native Elements clock in around 50 shows a year. The band has developed their own innovative style of soulful, energetic, roots reggae incorporating smooth lovers rock and hard-hitting original roots rhythms.
King I-Vier is an award-winning Reggae Club, Sound Clash and Radio DJ-Producer based in The San Francisco Bay Area. An established DJ for over a decade, I-Vier is a driving force in Jah Warrior Hi-Fi, an internationally known champion sound system. King I-Vier alongside his distinguished crew, have won titles and trophies up and down the California Coast since the late 90's.
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London, England: City Splash Festival announces first wave of line-up
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 Situated in Brockwell Park,City Splash has become the largest one-day celebration of Caribbean and African culture across the globe, with a true carnival atmosphere. 2025 marks their fifth year, where they continue to form a space for the community to unite, connect and create the future. Today they announce an incredible first wave of artists for their 2025 lineup.
Heading up the stacked line up are second-generation Jamaican roots reggae singer Tarrus Riley, Queen of Dancehall Spice, one of Jamaica’s brightest stars Valiant, the voice behind one of Dancehall’s biggest anthems ‘Drift’; Teejay and Afrobeats music collective The Compozers.
Also joining the line up is man of the moment DJ AG, dub and reggae sound system legends Channel One, sound system pioneer Aba Shanti-I London-based collective Dankie Sounds, reggae sound system event Dubwise Jamaica, one of the most in-demand MCs in the UK General Levy, household names Heartless Crew, boundary-pushing sound system Iration Steppas, London DJ, producer and long-time collaborator with City Splash Izzy Bossy. For more info: https://www.city-splash.com/
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Irie Pen Records Presents New Video: "The Season" – Watch Here...
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 Irie Pen Records Presents New Video: "The Season" WATCH VIDEO HERE
It’s the happiest time of the year! And Hopeton Lindo is feeling the vibes with ‘The Season’, a song that celebrates Christmas.
A video for the song, directed by TuneMiami, has been released to share the singer’s joy with family and friends.
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Mostly filmed in sunny South Florida and chilly New Hampshire, the visual captures Lindo spending quality time with loved ones. In one scene, he expresses his joy with a resplendent Yuletide tree as the perfect backdrop. Lindo has savored Christmas since his childhood in Jamaica. He has fond memories growing up in a large family whose bond got even stronger as December approached. He explains the objective of the video which is edited by Winston Price Films in Jamaica. “The concept is to show family and friends coming together no matter the weather to give thanks and celebrate the season,” said Lindo. ‘The Season’ is one of five songs on ‘Feel It Christmas’, an EP produced by his Irie Pen Record label. It also features ‘My Wish For Christmas’ by Peter G, ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ by Novel-T, ‘Some Day At Christmas’ by Empress Uneek and ‘A Different Christmas’ by Lindo and Anthony Redrose. YOUTUBE LINK Hopetonlindo Linktree InstagramFacebook |
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San Diego, CA - Tribute to the Reggae Legends Lineup Announced - February 21 and 22, 2025
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 Join us for the 44th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends in San Diego, CA. The 2024 event will span two days. Friday will feature a sound system night where “Virgin Islands Meets Jamaica,” and Saturday will be a full day celebrating Roots Reggae Legends. Tribute to the Reggae Legends, also known as Bob Marley Day honors the rich legacy of reggae music. Founded by Prophet World Beat Productions in honor of Bob Marley’s legacy, the event began as a small gathering and eventually grew to fill the San Diego Sports Arena, thanks to a partnership with Moss Jacobs. Reggae has always held a special place at the WorldBeat Center. Its director, Makeda Dread Cheatom, hosted Reggae Makossa on 91X FM for 25 years alongside her partner Damaja Le. Together, they organized many club nights, boat cruises, and the annual Bob Marley Day festival in San Diego. As reggae legends began to pass on, the event was renamed Tribute to the Reggae Legends. After 25 years at the San Diego Sports Arena, the festival moved to the Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego. Later, it returned to its roots at the WorldBeat Cultural Center with the Exodus festival.
Reggae music carries a powerful message of unity, peace, and awareness of social inequities. The WorldBeat Center remains dedicated to preserving the legacy and message of reggae legends like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - VIRGIN ISLANDS MEETS JAMAICA SOUNDSYSTEM
Virgin Islands: DEZARIE and NINJAH P
Jamaica: MICHAEL PALMER and RANKING JOE
DOORS: 8PM
/ SHOW: 8:30PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - ROOTS
SISTER NANCY, JOHNNY OSBOURNE
WARRIOR KING, JUNIOR TOOTS - Tribute to Toots
TRISTON PALMER, AND MORE!
DOORS: 2PM / SHOW: 3PM
Early-Bird Tickets
Day 1: $ 35 / Day 2: $ 60
Weekend Pass: $ 75 - Early Bird Sale Ends: December 31, 2024
Pre-Sale Tickets
Day 1: $40 /Day 2: $62
Weekend Pass: $80 - On sale January 1, 2025 - February 20, 2025
Day Of Show
Day 1: $45 / Day 2: $75 - Weekend Pass: $90
World Beat Center
2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA
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Kingston, Jamaica ~ Tarrus Riley & Dean Fraser To Host Free Holiday Concert This Sunday
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 Reggae star Tarrus Riley and Jamaican saxophone icon Dean Fraser are set to host their annual Let Live Music Live event at Emancipation Park on December 22. This cherished free concert celebrates the magic of live music while spreading holiday cheer and creating a space for families to come together without financial barriers.
Let Live Music Live, features performances from a wide range of singers and musicians in addition to Riley and Fraser, serves as a platform to spotlight exceptional talent while embodying the spirit of giving and unity that defines the holiday season.
By offering free admission, Tarrus Riley and Dean Fraser aim to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere where attendees can escape daily stresses and immerse themselves in the joy.
“This is an event that was conceptualized 15 years ago while Tarrus and I were doing a little musical exercise which evolved into Tarrus Riley and Friends, which brought family together and the people of Kingston together.
The six-acre park includes fountains and public art. The park is known for the large sculpture Redemption Song at the park's main entrance. Redemption Song, which takes its name from Bob Marley's song of the same name.
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 The Belizean Ambassador of Reggae Music RAS INDIO is in Africa Performing 2 dates: Senegal & Gambia.
He will be performing along with a host of other Great Reggae ambassadors from all over the world.
JOTD Productions & JAH LAW Promotions Presents "REGGAE LIFE FESTIVAL" - Featuring; BIG LION TURBULENCE, BLVK H3RO, KUSH, PEACEMAN, EMPRESS JAH QUEEN & many other great performers from the African Continent itself.
GAMBIA on December 21st at Reggae Life Festival.
Ras Indio says " It's truly a Blessing as an artist working for so many years to get an invite from Africa to bring the positive message & vibes of Reggae Music into the continent where it is highly needed - We as artists must remember the mission of this music & continue to know & execute our roll effectively as the Singers & Players of instruments in this time.
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Vybz Kartel and Friends - Freedom Street Concert - New Years Eve Extravaganza!
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 Vybz Kartel & Friends FREEDOM STREET CONCERT - New Years Eve ~ Dec 31, 2024 - National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
WORLD CLASS STAGING, THE SUPERSTAR OF DANCEHALL & GUEST STARS, DANCE TEAMS, FIREWORKS, LASER SHOWS & MORE
Staging will include a never-done-before gigantic theatre in the round with huge 360° sound, lights, video, and lasers on such a scale that it is requiring staging and crews to be flown in from London, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
In addition to non-stop music from Kartel & Friends and choreographed dancing, the over-the-top production includes a laser light show and a fantastic fireworks display make it a night to remember! Celebrities and fans from around the world are flying in for this lavish event.
The over 14 bars and over 60 food-court vendors open at 4pm.
AMAZING FIREWORKS DISPLAY!!!!
LASER LIGHT SHOW
DANCE TEAMS
Vybz will be joined on stage by Spice, Popcaan, Skillibeng, Tommy Lee, Chronic Law, Shawn Storm, Lisa Hyper, Sheba, Gaza Indu, Likkle Addie and Likkle Vybz. The host of the evening is MC Nuffy.
HAVE A POD PARTY!!!!!
Special eight-person CYCLE TRACK PODS - bring your friends!!! 8 tickets, furnished pod, hostess, security, inclusive beverage and bottle service, more!
CLICK HERE TO ORDER TIX TODAY:
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TIX also available at all Fontana Stores in Jamaica & El Paso in Montego Bay. All tickets prices in USD.
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Ft. Lauderdale - SAVE THE DATE! 42nd Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA)
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 SAVE THE DATE!
42nd Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA),
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Coral Springs Center for the Arts,
2855 Coral Springs Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Tickets now on sale at
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Make peace with the impermanence of life and find freedom in this acceptance. As we learn to let go, we not only free ourselves from unnecessary burdens but also open the door to a more mindful and fulfilling life.
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Richie B's Jamaican Reggae Airplay Charts
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Jamaica Music Countdown — By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
JMC Charts -
Dec 13 - 19, 2024
By Richard ‘Richie B’ Burgess
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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
Dec 13 - 19, 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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| December 19 |
| c.1962: Anthony Red Rose (Anthony Cameron) is born. |
| 1965: |
Mighty Massa (Nagai Masakazu) [Ska Flames; keyboards/Mighty Massa Sound System] is born. |
| 1997: |
Sony Corp's co-founder Masaru Ibuka, who led the development of tape recorders and transistor radios, passes away
(dies of heart failure) in Tokyo at the age of 89.
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| December 20 |
| 1933: |
Leslie Kong, Chinese-Jamaican reggae producer (Beverley's), is born in Kingston, Jamaica. |
| 1956: |
Montgomery Bus Boycott ends
Montgomery follows a Supreme Court decision and removes race-based seat-assignments on its city's buses.
The integration ends the 382-days boycott.
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| 1974: |
DJ Terror Fabulous (Cecil Campbell) is born in St. Thomas, Jamaica. |
| 1997: |
President Nelson Mandela steps down as leader of South Africa's governing African National Congress. |
| 2017: |
Dennis Bovell receives an honorary fellowship from Goldsmiths, University of London for his influence in music and culture. |
| December 21 |
| 1949: |
Thomas Sankara is born. |
| 1962: |
Peter Spence is born in London, England. |
| 1989: |
Radio DJ Barry G has come back to JBC Radio One since his March arrest for damage to property (recording equipment). |
| 1990: |
Funeral for Donat Roy Mittoo aka Jackie Mittoo, passed away December 16th, is held at the Jamaican Canadian Center
in Toronto, Canada
Bob Andy, Lord Tanamo and others attend the funeral. UB40 sent a telegram of condolence.
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| 1993: |
Dirtsman (Patrick Thompson) passes away
He was shot on his veranda by 4 gunmen, being pronounced dead on arrival at Spanish Town Hospital.
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