From: WGIR Sub-Editor [raw1418@triad.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:32 AM Subject: Wha Gwaan in R.A.W. Wednesday October 16, 2002 (¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in RAW......·´¯)_.·´¯) ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Needed Booking Agent [2] Wha Gwaan in R.A.W. and R.A.W. Discounts [3] REGGAE ON RIVER 2002 Midnight Dread Mix cd airing on web streaming [4] San Antonio 2002 Legends ENCORE Lineup-Entertainment Lineup [5] Lucky Dube-Maui [6] Early Announcement [7] San Antonio 2002 Legends ENCORE Lineup-Entertainment Lineup [8] ATLANTIC & VP SIGN WORLDWIDE DEAL [9] Bring Back the Culture!! -- Admiral Tibet, Lehbanchuleh, Edi Fitzroy, Terry Ganzie, & Mikey General [10] Satta Amassagana ************************************************************************* [1]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Roots & Culture Records (#1325) Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 20:57:11 -0400 From: "George A.Sekyi" Subject: Booking Agent Roots & Culture Records is looking for honest and serious booking agent for their roster.Interested shold contact africana@bellsouth.net . You may also call 704 391 1047.Fax 704 399 5114.We have many great artists including,Daweh Congo,Eric Donaldson (Mr.Festival -Original Cherry Oh Baby),Sonya Spence,The Gladiators,Max Romeo,The Heptones,Winston Jarrett,Ras Michael,The Ethiopians and many more. Check out our new Culture Live Album distributed by Reggae One Love Tel 305 971 7877. One Love, George Sekyi R.A.W. 1325 [2]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Miadah Bey (#1706) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 10:16:59 -0700 From: Maidah Bey Subject: Wha Gwaan in R.A.W. and R.A.W. Discounts TRAVEL ALERT: Greetings R.A.W. Family from Maidah Bey, Holiday Inn Hollywood [R.A.W. 1706] I would like to hear from traveling R.A.W. members working/playing in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area. I am offering a discounted rate of $85.00 [$129.00 rack rate] to individual cardholding members and further discounts to bands and groups working/playing in the area. I represent the160 room Holiday Inn Hotel in the heart of Hollywood, a stone's throw from many of the most popular venues. I am situated between the Hollywood Bowl and Hollywood Blvd. We are a full service hotel with pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, bus parking and all of the in-room amenities you will find at hotel's charging twice the rate you can get with us. We are definitely a Reggae-friendly hotel. Past guests include Luciano, Toots & the Maytals, Ghetto Youth with Kymani Marley, Glen Washington, Dean Fraser, Tanto Metro &Devonte, 3rd World, Israel Vibration, just to name a few. I would love to hear from you...send me your itinerary and I'll leave the light on for you! You must contact me directly to get the discounted rates. Virtual tour website: http://tours.vrviews.com/california/105603 One Perfect Love! Warmest regards, Maidah Bey Sales Executive Holiday Inn, Hollywood 2005 North Highland Avenue Hollywood, CA 90068 323 876-8600 ext. 103 Fax: 323 876-1213 email: mbey@sunstonehotels.com http://tours.vrviews.com/california/105603 <> [3]--------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Doug Wendt" Date: Monday October 14, 2002 Subject: REGGAE ON RIVER 2002 Midnight Dread Mix cd airing on web streaming FROM MIDNIGHT DREAD R.A.W. #37 GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY DREAD: REGGAE ON RIVER 2002 Midnight Dread Mix cd airing on web streaming KECG thru live 365.com tonight (Monday October 14th) at about 7:05pm Pacific Coast Time & also available for purchase thru this midnightdread.com: At the recent 19th Annual Reggae On The River festival Midnight 'Meta Mix' Dread and Invisible Mon took turntable science into another dread-mension. Mix tapes and playlists are now available through midnightdread.com Obtain more detailed playlist information through the Reggae On The River link at midnightdread.com A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF MIX CDS FEATURING THE FOLLOWING MIDNIGHT DREAD REGGAE ON THE RIVER DJ SET & MORE HIGHLIGHTS AVAILABLE NOW (for $3.98 plus $2.50 postage from Doug Wendt, P.O.Box 536, Black Eagle, MT 59414 -use U.S. Postal money orders for immediate shipment upon receipt): Check my playlists from 2002's REGGAE ON THE RIVER for a blow by blow dub account. Midnight Dread set before Dub FX live: * Alton Ellis "I Can't Stand It"-debut DEEP WORD DUB track * The Mighty Diamonds "Wicked A Fight" 12" * Paul Zarzyski & Jah Provide "The Clockhand's Running"-debut DEEP WORD DUB track * Bob Marley & The Wailers "Surviving Dub" dubplate * Augustus Pablo "Jah Light" 25th Anniversary Idition * Native Roots "Natives Say" * Misty In Roots "Dance Hall Babylon" "Where there is corruption, there is bound to be an eruption!" -Peter Tosh Peter's birthday is October 19th. He would have been 58 years young. Get RED X, just out on dvd, which heavily features Midnight Dread's provocative interview with Peter from 1983 that was originally aired on KFOG in San Francisco. Even though Doug's voice is heard in the movie Midnight Dread is not credited as the source of many of Peter's comments. That complete interview, "Reasoning With The Bush Doctor" & the mystical story behind its spontaneous reconstruction will be posted at midnight dread.com for the first time on October 19th, 2002. [4]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Sarah Daniels (#885) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:38:07 -0500 From: "Daniel, Sarah" Subject: San Antonio 2002 Legends ENCORE Lineup-Entertainment Lineup FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sarah Daniels (210) 854-2538 mangoqueen@jamaicans.com Tour Contact: Vann Kyles (210)-675-2723, (281) 893-0044 LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival@juno.com * Skyles@iland.com *** SAN ANTONIO'S ANNUAL LEGENDS OF RASTA REGGAE FESTIVAL PRESS RELEASE***SUMMARY*** The Original Reggae Festival that has been held in San Antonio twice a year for over 10 Years has changed its name! (Formerly The ABMF Tour) Date/Time: Sunday, October 20th , 2002/ Sunday Noon-10pm Location: Sunken Garden Amphitheater, 3875 N. St. Mary (next to the San Antonio Zoo) Benefits: Teddy Gives Care Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization Admission: $5.00 presale with service charge, $8 day of show. Tickets are available at Foley's, Wherehouse Music and all Ticketmaster outlets. Call 210-224-9600. Tickets are also available on the Internet at http://www.ti cketmaster.com In the spirit of the Rastafarian Movement, on both days from Noon until 4 P.M. fans can get in for a $5 cash donation or a donation of a Teddy Bear (New) or $8 in nonperishable food. Contact: National Festival Hotline: (281) 893-0044 / E-mail: LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival@juno.com Web-site: www.LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival.com Tour schedule last Leg: Tucson, AZ - Oct 26-27 (pending) / Clear Lake, TX - Nov. 8-9 or 16-17. San Antonio Welcomes the 10th Annual Encore LEGENDS OF RASTA REGGAE FESTIVAL (Formerly the ABMF Tour) (San Antonio, TX) - The 2002 " Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour (Formerly the ABMF Tour) the original Reggae Festival Tour which has stopped in San Antonio for the past 10 years has changed it's name. (The name change was due to the image that was associated with the former name of the Festival which actually served to prevent corporate sponsors from being associated with the event in past years). This year marks the 12th year the Festival has traveled the world to spread the Rastafarian messages of a higher consciousness of the temporal spirit, peace, unity and one people of righteousness. The unique concept of the Festival remains in place and will allow fans to recognize the original and not be misled by others. In continuing with the history and tradition of the Festival and in the sprit of Rasta, fans are able to get in between the hours of Noon and 4 PM for a bag of non-perishable food or a $5 donation. As always there will be over 12 acts daily along with the Hillside Dancehall DJ, plenty of good food as well as Arts & Crafts from all over the world. Over the last 11 years, the Houston based Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival (Formerly the ABMF Tour) has visited over 50 cities in the United States and abroad, making it the longest running Touring Festival in the world. The diversity of the Austin community which includes fans of reggae, dance hall and world-beat music as well as the many followers of the "Rastafarian Movement", makes it an excellent stop to this year's Tour. San Antonio will host the 2002 "Rastafarian Movement" Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour Encore on Sunday, October 20th , 2002 at Sunken Garden Amphitheater, 3875 N. St. Mary (next to the San Antonio Zoo). Music begins at Noon and ends each night with an all band & staff finale at 10:00 p.m. Tickets for the Annual San Antonio Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival can be purchased by calling the convenient 24-hour ticket hotline at, 210-224-9600 or 1800-995-0255. On Military bases (210) 675-2723. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting http://www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $5 presale, plus service charge and $8 at the gate. In the spirit of the "Rastafarian Movement", fans can get into the Festival from Noon to 4:00 p.m. each day by donating $5 in cash or a Teddy Bear (New) or $8 in nonperishable food. In 1991, the Festival began its tradition of asking the public for donations in lieu of admission during the first 3 hours each day, to benefit participating nonprofits. Over the last 11 years, this tradition has generated over $350,000 in cash and over 1.1 million pounds of food, school supplies and books for nonprofit organizations throughout the US. Donations at this event will benefit Teddy Gives Care Inc and other local nonprofit's. North Africa's Leonard P. Howell, the man most credited with the initial spreading of the Rastafarian Way to Jamaica believes, as did Rasta mentor of Peter Tosh & the rest of the Wailers, Mortimo Planno, that "Everyone, regardless of race or religion, is a Rasta deep within; it is up to the person to recognize this. Therefore, one does not turn Rasta; Rasta turns one. One does not become Rasta; one becomes conscious of Rasta"." The ABMF Tour Founder and creator of the Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour, Sirron Kyles adds: "The Tour's objective is to spread awareness of the Rastafarian beliefs and the positive energy of the Rasta's much needed messages of a higher positive consciousness, peace and unity among all nations and races." The Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour features performances by the next generation of reggae and world beat music superstars. A core group of 20-25 acts are selected to be part of the Tour each year. In each city on the Tour, local bands are added to provide a unique regional flavor to the Festival. Dance troupes, jugglers, and poets provide offstage entertainment along the Tour. Children of all ages will enjoy our Playscape Area featuring games, rides, and storytellers. As in previous years, the Tour will feature Caribbean, African, and Third World arts and crafts along with some of the best foods from these regions. Many of these vendors travel from city to city with the Tour each year. Please remember, no food, beverages or glass containers will be allowed into the Festival. For more information, please call (281) 893-0044. Vendor spaces are available and can be obtained by contacting our Vendor Coordinator at (210) 675-2723, (281) 970-2090 or LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival@juno.com , inquiries regarding sponsorship, marketing, volunteer or performer opportunities should be directed to the Festival Hotlines (210) 675-2723, (210)-854-2538, (281) 893-0044. The Festival Office can be reached by email at: svkyles@juno.com and P.O.Box 8305, Houston, Texas 77288 or on the Internet at: www.Legendsof RastaReggaeFestival.com The Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour is produced nationwide by S.V. Kyles & Associates and is not associated with any other event. Michael Zibi designed the 2002 logo & web site. PERFORMERS (* indicates headliners) Tour Master of Ceremonies: LJ. Blasé (New Orleans) * Mystic Vision (Tijeras, NM; Roots Reggae);* Spoonfed Tribe (Dallas; Fusion Worldbeat Rock); Mastica (Austin; Alternative Fusion Worldbeat); DJ Roche (Detroit, MI;DJ Mix Master); Kenyah (New York, Houston; Worldbeat Jazz Fusion Drum Group);Kuma (Dallas; Fire, Drum Circle & Juggling Group); Felix-The Catman (Granada, DJ Mix Master Roots Dancehall Side Stage); Rajolei Pickens (Houston; Roots Folk); Rajamani & Ensemble (India; Indian Gypsy Folk Worldbeat);Rudy Vasquez (Dallas; Tribute to Rasta Music); Dr King Cobra & the Bushmen (Nigeria, Houston; African Fusion Worldbeat), Kan'Nal (Austin; Middle Eastern Edgy Native Drumming Fusion Rock) [5]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Aaron Gionson (#1620) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 19:43:52 EDT From: MarleyMagic1976@aol.com Subject: Lucky Dube-Maui Here is some info for the Maui show: **LUCKY DUBE** Oct. 20-Sunday @Maui Arts and Cultural Center A&B Amphitheater Time: 4PM Kahului, Hawaii (Maui) Tickets: Price is the same for Oahu shows, $20 in advance and $25 at the door. MACC box office: (808) 242-SHOW(7469) --Aaron G. R.A.W. #1620 E.S.S.T. #47 [6]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From David Daniels (#637) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 18:34:22 EDT From: RASTAREALITY@aol.com Subject: Early Announcement Scenes From A Reggae Western, the radio play written by David Daniels of the Reggae Theatre Ensemble (RAW#637) and Philip T.Hunter will make it's radio premier January 12th 3 pm(CST)as part of KFAI'S Wave Project. KFAI-FM 90.3 Minneapolis www.kfai.org Scenes From A Reggae Western is a throwback to the days of Old Time Radio dramas,yet is up to date with the reggae rhythms and themes throughout.Set in the Old American West,and done where like as in Reggae /Rasta where the roles are reversed,(good guys wear black!) main characters Ransom and Rasta Renegade deal with the evil characters,Billy Starbucks,the J.Kours Gang,and the Stagecoach Robbers.In dealing with History, Scenes From A Reggae Western will draw attention to the African-American historical characters that helped shape the West's character. The episode to be broadcast January 12th "Not the M....boro Man"recently was performed live at Patrick's Cabaret to much acclaim (and controversy) KFAI is streamed over www.kfai.org More to Come Latermnartists.org || mnartists.org Home [7]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Sarah Daniels (#885) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:38:07 -0500 From: "Daniel, Sarah" Subject: San Antonio 2002 Legends ENCORE Lineup-Entertainment Lineup FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sarah Daniels (210) 854-2538 mangoqueen@jamaicans.com Tour Contact: Vann Kyles (210)-675-2723, (281) 893-0044 LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival@juno.com * Skyles@iland.com *** SAN ANTONIO'S ANNUAL LEGENDS OF RASTA REGGAE FESTIVAL PRESS RELEASE***SUMMARY*** The Original Reggae Festival that has been held in San Antonio twice a year for over 10 Years has changed its name! (Formerly The ABMF Tour) Date/Time: Sunday, October 20th , 2002/ Sunday Noon-10pm Location: Sunken Garden Amphitheater, 3875 N. St. Mary (next to the San Antonio Zoo) Benefits: Teddy Gives Care Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization Admission: $5.00 presale with service charge, $8 day of show. Tickets are available at Foley's, Wherehouse Music and all Ticketmaster outlets. Call 210-224-9600. Tickets are also available on the Internet at http://www.ti cketmaster.com In the spirit of the Rastafarian Movement, on both days from Noon until 4 P.M. fans can get in for a $5 cash donation or a donation of a Teddy Bear (New) or $8 in nonperishable food. Contact: National Festival Hotline: (281) 893-0044 / E-mail: LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival@juno.com Web-site: www.LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival.com Tour schedule last Leg: Tucson, AZ - Oct 26-27 (pending) / Clear Lake, TX - Nov. 8-9 or 16-17. San Antonio Welcomes the 10th Annual Encore LEGENDS OF RASTA REGGAE FESTIVAL (Formerly the ABMF Tour) (San Antonio, TX) - The 2002 " Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour (Formerly the ABMF Tour) the original Reggae Festival Tour which has stopped in San Antonio for the past 10 years has changed it's name. (The name change was due to the image that was associated with the former name of the Festival which actually served to prevent corporate sponsors from being associated with the event in past years). This year marks the 12th year the Festival has traveled the world to spread the Rastafarian messages of a higher consciousness of the temporal spirit, peace, unity and one people of righteousness. The unique concept of the Festival remains in place and will allow fans to recognize the original and not be misled by others. In continuing with the history and tradition of the Festival and in the sprit of Rasta, fans are able to get in between the hours of Noon and 4 PM for a bag of non-perishable food or a $5 donation. As always there will be over 12 acts daily along with the Hillside Dancehall DJ, plenty of good food as well as Arts & Crafts from all over the world. Over the last 11 years, the Houston based Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival (Formerly the ABMF Tour) has visited over 50 cities in the United States and abroad, making it the longest running Touring Festival in the world. The diversity of the Austin community which includes fans of reggae, dance hall and world-beat music as well as the many followers of the "Rastafarian Movement", makes it an excellent stop to this year's Tour. San Antonio will host the 2002 "Rastafarian Movement" Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour Encore on Sunday, October 20th , 2002 at Sunken Garden Amphitheater, 3875 N. St. Mary (next to the San Antonio Zoo). Music begins at Noon and ends each night with an all band & staff finale at 10:00 p.m. Tickets for the Annual San Antonio Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival can be purchased by calling the convenient 24-hour ticket hotline at, 210-224-9600 or 1800-995-0255. On Military bases (210) 675-2723. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting http://www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $5 presale, plus service charge and $8 at the gate. In the spirit of the "Rastafarian Movement", fans can get into the Festival from Noon to 4:00 p.m. each day by donating $5 in cash or a Teddy Bear (New) or $8 in nonperishable food. In 1991, the Festival began its tradition of asking the public for donations in lieu of admission during the first 3 hours each day, to benefit participating nonprofits. Over the last 11 years, this tradition has generated over $350,000 in cash and over 1.1 million pounds of food, school supplies and books for nonprofit organizations throughout the US. Donations at this event will benefit Teddy Gives Care Inc and other local nonprofit's. North Africa's Leonard P. Howell, the man most credited with the initial spreading of the Rastafarian Way to Jamaica believes, as did Rasta mentor of Peter Tosh & the rest of the Wailers, Mortimo Planno, that "Everyone, regardless of race or religion, is a Rasta deep within; it is up to the person to recognize this. Therefore, one does not turn Rasta; Rasta turns one. One does not become Rasta; one becomes conscious of Rasta"." The ABMF Tour Founder and creator of the Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour, Sirron Kyles adds: "The Tour's objective is to spread awareness of the Rastafarian beliefs and the positive energy of the Rasta's much needed messages of a higher positive consciousness, peace and unity among all nations and races." The Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour features performances by the next generation of reggae and world beat music superstars. A core group of 20-25 acts are selected to be part of the Tour each year. In each city on the Tour, local bands are added to provide a unique regional flavor to the Festival. Dance troupes, jugglers, and poets provide offstage entertainment along the Tour. Children of all ages will enjoy our Playscape Area featuring games, rides, and storytellers. As in previous years, the Tour will feature Caribbean, African, and Third World arts and crafts along with some of the best foods from these regions. Many of these vendors travel from city to city with the Tour each year. Please remember, no food, beverages or glass containers will be allowed into the Festival. For more information, please call (281) 893-0044. Vendor spaces are available and can be obtained by contacting our Vendor Coordinator at (210) 675-2723, (281) 970-2090 or LegendsofRastaReggaeFestival@juno.com , inquiries regarding sponsorship, marketing, volunteer or performer opportunities should be directed to the Festival Hotlines (210) 675-2723, (210)-854-2538, (281) 893-0044. The Festival Office can be reached by email at: svkyles@juno.com and P.O.Box 8305, Houston, Texas 77288 or on the Internet at: www.Legendsof RastaReggaeFestival.com The Annual Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival Tour is produced nationwide by S.V. Kyles & Associates and is not associated with any other event. Michael Zibi designed the 2002 logo & web site. PERFORMERS (* indicates headliners) Tour Master of Ceremonies: LJ. Blasé (New Orleans) * Mystic Vision (Tijeras, NM; Roots Reggae);* Spoonfed Tribe (Dallas; Fusion Worldbeat Rock); Mastica (Austin; Alternative Fusion Worldbeat); DJ Roche (Detroit, MI;DJ Mix Master); Kenyah (New York, Houston; Worldbeat Jazz Fusion Drum Group);Kuma (Dallas; Fire, Drum Circle & Juggling Group); Felix-The Catman (Granada, DJ Mix Master Roots Dancehall Side Stage); Rajolei Pickens (Houston; Roots Folk); Rajamani & Ensemble (India; Indian Gypsy Folk Worldbeat);Rudy Vasquez (Dallas; Tribute to Rasta Music); Dr King Cobra & the Bushmen (Nigeria, Houston; African Fusion Worldbeat), Kan'Nal (Austin; Middle Eastern Edgy Native Drumming Fusion Rock) [8]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Russell Gerlach (#19) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 01:07:56 EDT From: ReggaeRuss@aol.com Subject: ATLANTIC & VP SIGN WORLDWIDE DEAL ATLANTIC RECORDS SIGNS WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH DANCEHALL REGGAE LEADER VP RECORDS NEW YORK, October 14, 2002 -- Atlantic Records and VP Records have announced a long-term strategic partnership that brings VP¹s vast resources in contemporary reggae and dancehall music to the major label marketing, promotion, and worldwide distribution of Atlantic.  VP Records, established in 1979 as a retail store, is the largest independent label for new Jamaican music in the United States, and holds a predominant position in the influential hip-hop-flavored dancehall niche.  This new agreement excludes certain selected territories where VP currently has distribution arrangements in place. Atlantic immediately assumes responsibility for the international marketing of the upcoming album by Sean Paul, Dutty Rock, scheduled for release on November 12.  Its first single, ³Gimme the Light,² is already a multi-format breakout hit on radio and in clubs.  It has charted for 27 weeks on Billboard ¹s ³Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles² chart, where it is now #5 with a bullet, and leaps sixteen spots this week to #18 with a bullet on Billboard¹s pop ³Hot 100,² in its 25th charting week.  The ³Gimme the Light² video clip is in heavy rotation on BET, MTV, and MTV2.  Sean Paul was also recently awarded the British MOBO Award for Best Reggae Artist of the Year. The new Atlantic/VP pipeline brings a much-needed breath of fresh air to hip-hop and R&B, said Atlantic Co-President Craig Kallman.  ³Reggae has been mistaken for an underground phenomenon for much too long, despite Bob Marley¹s place among the most influential figures in contemporary music since the 1970s, and even though Jamaican DJ culture spawned American rap,² he said.  ³Reggae, and specifically dancehall, have been the most prolific sources of musical advances in R&B, hip-hop, club music, and even pop in the last twenty years.² Kallman added: ³This agreement brings to Atlantic a slate of world-class VP reggae artists, including Sean Paul, Lady Saw, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Beres Hammond, Capleton, and T.O.K.  It also puts us in the leadership position of catching Jamaica¹s most innovative sounds as soon as they happen in the studio.  I¹m so proud that Atlantic¹s unparalleled heritage in jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, and urban music will now be extended to the most vitally creative force in global popular music today.² VP President Christopher Chin said, ³We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Atlantic.²  VP Vice President of Marketing Randy Chin added, ³We have every confidence in Atlantic¹s ability to bring our artists and producers to the international stage from our company¹s strong creative and commercial base in the community.² Under the agreement, Atlantic will also distribute VP¹s Reggae Gold multi-artist compilations, which have been for the past ten years the best-selling reggae anthology series on the market.  The newest Reggae Gold package, the best seller in the series¹ history, includes ³Gimme the Light,² and also features ³Give It to Her,² by Tanto Metro & Devonte, another major crossover record, which spent 20 weeks on the Billboard ³Hot 100² pop chart earlier this year. Only a few times in music industry history has a label with such a pre-eminent position in a core urban style aligned itself entirely with one major label.  The signings of Def Jam Records to Columbia in 1985, and Philadelphia International to CBS in 1972, are on the short list of such instances.  ³History shows that the success of any kind of urban music through a major label is predicated on the right framework, with creative development remaining in the hands of the producers and artists who address the core audience.  Our partnership has all the earmarks of a Def Jam for the new millennium,² said Murray Elias, VP¹s Senior Director, Artist and Repertoire for Sean Paul, Tanto Metro & Devonte, and Lady Saw. Other VP artists who have also crossed over to the mainstream audience in recent years, through a combination of  club play and exposure on hip-hop, R& B, and pop radio, are Tanto Metro and Devonte, with ³Give It to Her² and ³Everyone Falls In Love,² and Beenie Man, who posted the first of three top 40 pop singles, ³Who Am I,² independently through VP Records.   [9]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Jeanette Smith (#1421) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 22:57:14 -0400 From: Jeanette Smith Subject: Bring Back the Culture!! -- Admiral Tibet, Lehbanchuleh, Edi Fitzroy, Terry Ganzie, & Mikey General These cultural artists, known for such classic tunes as Princess Black & Penitentiary (Edi Fitzroy); Oh, Jah & Let It Be (Lehbanchuleh); Bring Back the Culture & Welcome the Outlaw (Terry Ganzie); Serious Time & Leave People Business Alone (Admiral Tibet); and, Sinners & Mis' Taylor Boy (Mikey General) are definitely poised to bring the music and the message to the world. With new albums from Mikey General (Exalt Jah) -- well-known for his work with Luciano and Jah Messenjah Productions -- and Lehbanchuleh (Claim the Joy) -- aka Norberth Clarke whose melodious voice touches the soul -- propelling their work, these five artists will be a mainstay in your hearts and on your stages. Edi Fitzroy's Jamaican album, "We A Lion," will be released in the US later this year while Terry Ganzie's limited release "Loose and Running" has been artfully remixed by veteran engineer Karl Pitterson and is currently available from Buffalo Music. The popular Admiral Tibet, aka Mr. Reality, is currently in negotiations for his next release as well. The year promises to be a fruitful one for both the artists and their listeners as they Bring Back the Culture. The best is yet to come. Blessings and love, Jeanette Smith Stone Tiger Entertainment RAW 1421 305-412-4604 fax 305-275-8997 Early Order Discount by November 01 on Mikey General's "Exalt Jah" & Lehbanchuleh"s "Claim the Joy -- proceeds from both albums will go to the Mona Childeren's Home & the Maxfield Park Children's Home respectively (both in Kingston, Jamaica). For more information regarding these homes or to donate to either home, please contact jeslaw@earthlink.net being sure to put JNCH in the subject line. Give thanks for your kindness and generosity. Contact Now for Sales: sales@stonetigerentertainmentgroup.com Contact Now for Booking & Interviews: artistbookings@stonetigerentertainmentgroup.com [10]--------------------------------------------------------------------- >From Jeanette Smith (#1421) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 22:26:45 -0400 From: Jeanette Smith Subject: Satta Amassagana The Abyssinians, whose "Satta Amassagana" greeting has become an anthem both in Jamaica and the world, have provided many "foundational hymns for reggae and Rastafari*." The groups powerful vocals have touched souls across the world with an excerpt from "African Race" appearing in Sade's "Slave Song" on her recent "Sade Lovers Live." The group has chosen it's all too rare releases with care and the upcoming, as yet untitled, self-produced album promises to not disappoint. Guidance and protection, Jeanette Smith Stone Tiger Entertainment R.A.W. 1421 *Chuck Foster, Roots, Rock, Reggae, p. 276 *********************************************************************** In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty Forward the Reggae Vibe...Every Time ! Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Tom Pearson R.A.W.#33 http://www.reggaeambassadors.org ************************************************************************* ..................... Music Art Collectibles.............................. @ reDworkshop http://redworkshop.com/ Music Alone shall live RAW http://www.reggaeambassadors.org/ (¯`·.(¯`·Open All Day All Night·´¯)·´¯) (O)(O)(O)(O)(O)(O)(O)(O)(O)(O) (O) ((((((O))))))