(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Saturday August 9 , 2003 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] WGIR submissions must be TEXT ONLY! PLEASE! [2] ROTR Review - 20th Anniversary!! [3] Please Note Correction re: Daddy Roots -London Tour [4] Tour Journal Excerpt from Mikey General [5] New RAW Web Forum Post- "ReggaeTrain.com News, [6] Cafe Reggae Nucleus Tomorrow Night ! [7] FINAL WAILERS PRESS RELEASES-8/8/03 [8] Friday, August 15 Reggae Superstar LUCIANO also MIKEY GENERAL AND DEAN FRASER Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA [9] Need some information about Dancehall/Hip-Hop promoters over seas. [10] CDs arrived! ************************************************************************* [1]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- >From Tom (#33) Subject: WGIR submissions must be TEXT ONLY! PLEASE! Date: Friday, August 01, 2003 5:28 AM From: "Tom Pearson" Greetings all! In recent days I have seen a marked increase of submissions for our newsletter "Wha Gwaan in RAW?" that do NOT follow the guidelines suggested, and which have been announced many times. I will REPEAT! Wha Gwaan in RAW? is a strictly TEXT-BASED newsletter. Since we must send out to members of varying computer capabilities, it is necessary to restrict submissions to TEXT ONLY. That means no graphics, color, sound, bells or whistles. No attachments! Anything sent with the above-mentioned extras will be returned to the sender, and WILL NOT BE INCLUDED in WGIR Also, today I received at least four messages submitted in HTML format. Now I realize how cool such announcements can be, but unfortunately, none of those extras (i.e. bolding, italics, underlining, etc) will show up in WGIR, and before I can send a message to Eric for inclusion in WGIR, I have to go through and delete all those commands. That means deleting every
,  , , etc. This is a very time consuming task, and one which I am simply no longer able to do. I have NO idea how messages are sent in HTML, I just know we can't receive them. If you are sending a message in HTML, I will, from this moment forward, return it to you, and ask you to re-send the message in basic no-frills text. So the basic rule for WGIR submissions is: TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT and NOTHING ELSE! Thanks Tom #33 [2]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Leigh Crutchfield (#388) Subject: ROTR Review - 20th Anniversary!! Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 21:03:06 -0700 (PDT) From: irieview The time flies by so very quickly every year, that it's over in a flash. Three of the most important days in my life each year that I look totally forward to - year after year. So far, it's now been fifteen in a row for me, and it's been in existence for twenty years now. What am I writing of? Why, Reggae On The River, of course! I had heard several people there this year state: '"that once a year, this becomes the largest city in Humboldt County."' And indeed, it does - approximately 15,000 souls strong. People of all different ages from all different walks of life come together once a year to socialize and live in peace, love and harmony to enjoy reggae music. Why can't the rest of the world understand this simple concept and be like that??! And it isn't just about the music, it's about the whole vibe of the place. The wonderful offering of plentiful and healthful food ( I was hooked on the potstickers and edaname this year that were being sold to finance Garberville's proposed Town Square), the exotic items offered by the many vendors, the large puppet people meandering through the crowd - everyone having FUN and being considerate of each other, the majestic redwood valley with the river running through it - these are the things that bring me back over and over, year after year - besides the music. I have to admit that when I got a first glimpse of the valley below from above on the hill this year while driving by on the way to the shuttle lot that I got a nostalgic and grateful lump in my throat! This has only started happening to me during the last few years, but it's because I deeply treasure my time at this mystic and magical place.It's beautiful among the ancient redwoods with such caring and totally benevolent people, and in such a sacred spot. I enjoy reasoning with my dear RAW and other friends at the unofficial RAW Mystic Lion booth (BIG UP TO LAWRENCE AND KIM HANSEN FOR HOSTING IT EACH YEAR!!!),and I always make some more new ones. I even managed to run across an old friend that I hadn't seen for twenty years this time! Unfortunately, I had some other out of town concert commitments this year, so I couldn't be there on Friday night, although I tried very hard to make it. Two names kept coming up over and over in the reports I got the next day about the evenings' entertainment - Ben Harper and Michael Franti and Spearhead. Seems the crowd really appreciated their performances, and having seen them before myself, I have no doubt that this was true. Culture was also mentioned as having done a great set. Late Saturday morning I stood with my umbrella in the warm, pouring rain at the Benbow shuttle lot, where I always park my trusty pickup truck. It has NEVER rained before in all the time I've been coming up to the River! We were grateful for it, though, because that way the weather stayed comfortable, and not abusively hot. The shuttles also ARE getting better - they're more organized this year, the waiting time is less and the parking lot attendants were completely super managing to fit me into an almost completely full parking lot! I got into the festival and Slightly Stoopid, a San Diego band was onstage performing songs from their latest release "Everything You Need." Next came an amazing Afro-pop group from Guinea, Bembeya Jazz, that had everyone's mouths' hanging open. Their lead guitarist, Sekou Bembeya Diabate (a.k.a "Diamond Fingers" - no explantion needed!) is an amazing musician. Their music had a very happy "Carnival" type feeling that was completely lively and upbeat. DJ Vybz Kartel came next, and then the irie and rootsy sounds of Israel Vibration. "Skelly" and "Wiss" played a great set as usual. Baby Cham, an energetic dancehall singer came on next, followed by the soulful croonings of Wayne Wonder. Anthony B came next, mashin' back up with some more dancehall stylee. Machel Montano, got the people moving with some soca from Trinidad. What REALLY surprised me was the closing act of the evening - The Ghetto Youth Crew, with Damian and Julian Marley. When I had heard them previously, their style was mainly hip hop, but not tonight! They amazingly stuck to reggae, and flawlessly performed some of their late father's timeless music. A very wonderful way to end Saturday evening! The next day I arrived as one of my favorite artists that I've seen many times and actually have met, Pato Banton, was on the stage. It was good to hear him once again after his several year break away from the music business. He'd explained that his sons had been shot, but thankfully not killed, in a drive by shooting, and that he'd needed to take some time off and do other things. Before Pato had come on, I heard that the I-deals had done a very moving set in tribute to their late lead singer Rod Deal. I had seen Rod and the band perform in previous years before his untimely passing, and I really enjoyed their music, so I was sad to have missed them. After Pato, Marcia Griffiths and then Judy Mowatt took the stage. These two fine ladies are still blessed with wonderfully spiritual voices, and were a joy to listen to. After that came a soulful and dynamic performance from the great singer/songwriter Beres Hammond, followed by an ecletic performance by David Lindley and El Rayo X. Old school wizards Toots and The Maytals were next. It was great hearing the catchy "Monkey Man" once again, as well as some songs from their new release "The World Is Turning". he immortal Jimmy Cliff entranced the crowd next, and I realized I was really in "church" as my throat lumped up and I got goosebumps as "Many Rivers To Cross" echoed across the darkened valley. Long time, harmonic veterans Third World brought the 20th Anniversary of Reggae On The River to a peaceful but invigorating close singing "98 Degrees In The Shade". I left during the encore to the shuttle bus, and made my way back to my quiet campsite, nine miles south of the festival that's situated among tall, majestic redwood trees. Space number 9 is always my home away from home, and the campground owners welcome me with warm hugs as an old friend. I packed my camping gear back up and came home, happy but exhausted. My "Reggae On The River Decompression Depression Syndrome " (as I call it) is less bothersome and intense now because I know what to expect when I come back to the supposedly "real" world. I'm just glad that the other one always exists at least three days a year - and I WILL be back again! No way am I gonna break my continuous attendance record now! Leigh Crutchfield Irieview Productions RAW # 388 [3]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Daddy Roots (# Subject: Please Note Correction re: Daddy Roots -London Tour Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 01:08:51 -0700 (PDT) From: DaddyRoots Hi Tom, Just a quick note that Daddy Roots is currently RECORDING with Mad Professor in London. Please EDIT the part about a tour in Europe. That is planned for 2004. Thank you so much. ; )) P Greetings Sistren, This is Ping. Daddy Roots working on 10 Ariwa tracks with Mad Professor now and skipped the couple of invites to get on stage with the Mad Prof. Just wanted to clarified that for now. ..as he needed to work on those tracks to make them super hits. We do have plan to travel together with the Legend himself come next year to promote the 2004 album on tour internationally. At the moment they are working hard on new lyrics and new Sly and Robbie riddems....and it is taking longer than expected. If you can please do a minor rewrite....so much thanx, love and respect for you Daddy Roots has ....Blesseth Love, Ping for Daddy Roots 011-44-771-7271-369 london note: Daddy Roots and Mikey Dread are both on the Rastafarian Dreams soundtrack. DaddyRoots (264)772-2318 Anguilla (310)500-2288 cellular USA www.DaddyRoots.net [4]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Jeanette Smith (#1421) Subject: Tour Journal Excerpt from Mikey General Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 10:57:17 -0400 From: Stone Tiger http://www.stonetigerentertainmentgroup.com/blogger.html 08-04-03 We performed at Lupo's in Rhode Island on the 31st. We met up with one of Luci's fans named Mussa. He's a bit ecentric but has a good heard. He acted as security for us at the show. The performances -- Jah Messenjah Band, Dean Fraser, Mikey General, and Luciano - were classic. It seems as the show goes on that we get better and better. The people in Rhode Island were very responsive. One thing that I noticed at the Rhode Island concert is the diversity of the people. We met a lot of people from the Cape Verdi Islands. Cape Verdi is an island located off the West Coast of Africa near Senegal. That's where Mussa is from also. It seems as if reggae is a national music over there because the people really love it. We have also encountered people who come to one show and than come to three to four shows and that's refreshing to know that people want to see us over and over again. We reached Boston about 5 pm the day, checked into the hotel, and went straight to the radio station - WERS. I was surprised when I went there and some of the Djs had "Exalt Jah" which they say they like very much. We went back to the hotel where we ate our food and got ourselves ready. Getting ready for a show is a very important part of the process. Not only does it take time for the musicians and the band to prepare in the club ahead of time but also the artist has to take time to prepare himself. This entails preparing our clothes, making sure we eat an adequate time before stage and also spiritually. Luci will take some time out before a show to relax, do deep breathing and generally rest his body. I, myself, take time out before a show to read - to read my Bible and any other inspirational book - even hours before the show. We do this because we know we are on a mission and we must be in the right frame of mind to deliver the message. So it's a very important part of the whole process of performing. The show itself was a wonderful show - well attended and well received. There was a bit of time constraint but we managed to squeeze in everything. Boston is definitely a good place to be reggae-wise - a good community. Onto New Haven, Connecticut. New Haven is one of our favorite spots -- Toad's Place. We always receive a lot of love from the people in New Haven so I was glad and anticipating the show. We reached New Haven about four o'clock. We went to the health food store because Luci and myself are very conscious of our health while on tour. We went to a store called Edge of the Woods which is a natural food store where we bought Echinacea, natural supplements, and general things that we know will help us keep our body up there in peak condition - all natural things, of course. Across the street from the hotel was a nice Thai restaurant where we ate some very well cooked vegetarian food. This is another interesting thing about touring where we get to visit people from different cultures and taste a piece of their culture, whether food or otherwise, and this really gives credence to the saying that variety is the spice of life. Showtime was 11 pm. The show started with the Jah Messenjah Band and featured an artist from Connecticut who speaks Spanish fluently called Capital D who came and sang Sizzla's tune "One of those Days" in Spanish. It was well-received. The Jah Messenjah Band seems to get better and better with each night as we go along. Dean Fraser is, without a doubt, a musician par excellence. When he blows his set, which includes "Redemption Song," he actually blows the minds of the people - they're so enthralled with his performance every night. My performance went very well - Connecticut is an old town where I have a lot of acquaintances and the people are very receptive to the performance. Luciano was in fine form, as usual, and when Luci works, he has to change his clothes as he's wet from his head to his toes - he gives so much energy. But even if we are very tired, we take time out from every show to meet and greet the fans and sign autographs. We left the venue at 3:30 for an 11 o'clock check out time at the hotel. The bus is always a beehive of activity. Dean Fraser, Mark the Drummer, Brian the Keyboardist, and Congo Billy the Percussionist - they are the Domino Gang. The harmony singers Rochelle, Sharon & Yvonne, they are the DVD Gang. Me, Luci and Jah Lloyd the Bassie are part of the Herbalist Crew. So there's always music playing on the bus, dominos playing, some are in their bunks, and we occupy the back of the bus where sometimes Luci takes out his guitar and we write songs or sometimes we discuss the Bible or we discuss life in general. Being on tour allows us time for reflection. We reached Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and stayed at the Adam's Mark Hotel and immediately went to a meet and greet place in Philly called Wall Street. When we went there, to our surprise, there was a band there and people jerking chicken and serving roots and a sound system was playing also. We walked amongst the people and greeted as much as we could but when you're doing a show, you have to be careful or you won't have time for that meditation which is so important so we were wary of the clock. There was some nice food prepared for us there by Ras Baba. After eating, Luci went and said hi to the people and sang one song with the band and than we left and got ready for the show. The promoter of the show was Jamaican Dave. He has been carrying us to Philly for years now - a good promoter. The show featured a lot of local artists from Philadelphia who were probably getting a chance to expose their talent to a wider audience for the first time. The show itself was a high energy show. Again, I must mention that every night, the band seems to get better and better and the performances seem to rise. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Doing these shows gives me strength in my convictions, in my message, and in my whole mission. Without a shadow of a doubt, we know that we are spreading the Gospel of the Almighty and this, to me, is an honor and a privilege. We had to leave the venue early as we have a long drive today, 14 hours to St. Louis. Posted by Jeanette for Stone Tiger -- please note that there is a problem with the blogger program and the most recent entries haven't posted on the site yet -- tech support is working on it http://www.stonetiger.net [5]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From ReggaeTrain.com (#1116) Subject: New RAW Web Forum Post- "ReggaeTrain.com News, Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 13:17:57 -0400 From: webmaster@reggaeambassadors.org A new message, "ReggaeTrain.com News," was posted on the RAW Web Forum by Quatty on Friday, 8 August 2003, at 1:17 p.m. The message reads as follows: Greeting Reggae Massive: With a new comprehensive Concert Calendar, featuring over 180 Artists and Groups for your convenience. Also a complete Festival Guide listing over 130 Festivals this year alone. We also feature, ReggaeTrain Forums, Top 20 Chart, Bible Message, ReggaeTrain Library, CD Reviews, Island Recipes and more. CURRENT UPDATES: ReggaeTrain.com in partnership with Universal Music presents the Summer of Reggae contest to Reggae Fans worldwide. Celebrate Reggae Music and Win. GRAND PRIZE One Grand Prize Winner will recieve a trip for two to Universal Orlando ® which includes: * Round-trip airfare from the major market city nearest the winner * Two nights hotel accomidations (1 room) and * Two tickets to the 5th Annual Bob Marley Reggae Festival at Universal Orlando ® in February 2004. Enter today! http://www.islandreggaesweepstakes.com/reggaetrain NEW CD REVIEWS: http://www.reggaetrain.com/cdreviews.asp If you would like to have your reggae band listed on the ReggaeTrain, send us your site address. If your band has a CD that you would like to have reviewed, contact us at the ReggaeTrain. Check out the NEW ReggaeTrain Logo Store: http://www.cafeshops.com/reggaetrain Advertise your site or promote your music on the ReggaeTrain, visit: http://www.reggaetrain.com/advert.asp CURRENT CD WINNER: Rosemarie from the USA, is the current winner of the ReggaeTrain CD contest. The Winner will receive the "Ancient Spirits" CD by Khani Jones courtesy of Kid Lightning Records. CURRENT NEWS: Read the full stories at the ReggaeTrain, http://www.reggaetrain.com/news.asp Thousands join in paying tribute to Miss Lou She received a citation from the government and the people of Jamaica saluting her for her unique contribution to the cultural development of the country. The event, dubbed, "Dis Long Time Gal Mi Neva See Yu - A Homecoming Tribute to Miss Lou," attracted people of all description. Jimmy Cliff gets OM Cliff, whose real name is James Chambers, starred in the 1970s Jamaican full-length feature film, The Harder They Come. He adds his O.M. to the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) (O.D.) he had received previously. Patriotic musical journey at PM's Gala THE prime minister's Independence Gala, held on the lawns of Jamaica House, in Kingston on Tuesday night last could easily be described as a patriotic journey through the years of Jamaica's music history. Singer receives Ja's third highest honour JIMMY Cliff, whose crystal clear voice and powerfully haunting lyrics, has made him one of reggae music's lasting, and respected icons, was yesterday awarded the Order of Merit (OM), Jamaica's third highest honour after the declaration of National Hero and the Order of the Nation (ON), which is reserved for governors general and prime ministers. Beres rocks away with the flow HE'S NOT a social animal like some entertainers, but rather friendly and down-to-earth and admits that he's a shy 'one-a-way' person. His songs are known to set any dance hall ablaze where they are played. Popular entertainer, Beres Hammond takes time out to tell the Flair what he would grab in the event of a fire. Dynamic duo does it again IT TOOK 35 years for them to get together again. However when they did, Derrick Morgan and Patsy Ricketts were awesome together as they thrilled Mas Camp, New Kingston at 'Stars R Us' on Friday night. Judy Mowatt headlines Gospel Blast 2003 JUDY Mowatt headlines one of Philadelphia's biggest gospel concerts of the summer -- Gospel Blast 2003 scheduled for Saturday, August 16 at the New Testament Church of God, located on 935 Poyser Way in Philadelphia. TOP 20 ALBUM / CD CHART: for the week ending August 8, 2003 1. Ras Michael & Sons of Negus - A Weh Dem a Go Do Wit It - (Roir) 2. Various Artists - Roots Reggae Rasta - (Varese) 3. Bob Marley & the Wailers - Live at the Roxy - (Tuff Gong/Island/Chronicles) 4. Caribbean Pulse - Stand Up! - (Irie Records) 5. Various Artists - Reggae Beat 2003 - (Sony) 6. Various Artists - Reggae Hits v.21 - (Jet Star) 7. Luciano - Ultimate Collection - (Hip-O) 8. Various Artists - Reggae on the River: 20th Anniversary - (Earthbeat) 9. 10Ft Ganja Plant - Midnight Landing - (Roir) 10. Everton Blender - King Man - (Rounder) 11. Stranger Cole - Bangarang: The Best Of... 1962 - 1972 - (Trojan) 12. Various Artists - Yardstyle Reggae - (Motown) 13. Peter Tosh - Best of Peter Tosh 1978-1987 - (Capitol) 14. Various Artists - Best Reggae Album in World Ever - (Virgin) 15. Various Artists - Trojan Nyahbinghi - (Trojan) 16. Various Artists - Reggae Pulse 2: Hit Songs, Jamaican Style - (Trojan) 17. Ziggy Marley - Dragonfly - (Private Music) 18. Culture - Live in Africa - (RAS) 19. Various Artists - Ultimate Reggae - (Utv) 20. Burning Spear - Free Man - (Burning Music) Peace and Jah Guide, Quatty http://www.reggaetrain.com info@reggaetrain.com "Come mi bredrin...ReggaeTrain a come...mek wi ketch it" [6]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Reggae Russ (#19) Subject: Cafe Reggae Nucleus Tomorrow Night ! Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 21:31:31 EDT From: ReggaeRuss@aol.com Cafe Reggae Nucleus ska | rocksteady | roots | dub | dancehall This Saturday August 9th |2nd Saturday of every month| special guest selecta: DJ Killer B resident selectas: Junor Francis |HOT 92 Jamz| Eric Kohler |K-Jazz| Free B4 10pm $5 After 21+ Vine Fondue Lounge, 1235 Vine St, Hollywood 323.960.0800 | 310.226-7126 AVAILABLE NOW - The latest Reggae Nucleus Magazine with Buju Banton cover/feature, Jimmy Cliff, Ras Michael, LMS, Quinto Sol, Tribute to Vincent ‘Randy' Chin, Columns, Top 10s, CD Reviews, Exclusive Photos, and much more ! [7]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Sister Yasmin (#56) Subject: FINAL WAILERS PRESS RELEASES-8/8/03 Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2003 21:21:41 -0700 From: Yasmin Solomon PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: DJ Sister Yasmin For Immediate Release 707-884-4703 Phone & voicemail August 8, 2003 sisteryasmin@hotmail.com ATTENTION PRESS & RADIO: Thank you for helping us get out the word about this event. If you need a PHOTO, please call Alissa at the Last Day Saloon at 707-545-5876. Thanks very much. THE LEGENDARY WAILERS PLAY A HOT SUMMER REGGAE JAM ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST – LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE LAST DAY SALOON IN SANTA ROSA - THEIR ONLY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA APPEARANCE! WHAT: HOT SUMMER REGGAE JAM WHO: THE LEGENDARY WAILERS, plus I WORLD INTERNATIONAL ROCKERS and DJ SISTER YASMIN, CRUCIAL DANCE RIDDIMS WHEN: SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 2003 – LABOR DAY WEEKEND WHERE: LAST DAY SALOON, 120 FIFTH ST. @ DAVIS, SANTA ROSA TIME: 9:00 PM TICKETS: $20.00 IN ADVANCE; $22.00 DAY OF SHOW, AVAILABLE AT LAST DAY SALOON, LAST RECORD STORE in Santa Rosa and www.ticketweb.com (866-468-3399) WHAT ELSE: Show is 21 and over. Good food is served from 5pm-come early for dinner. Large dance floor, great sound system, good vibes and friendly folks. INFORMATION: Last Day Saloon – 707-545-2343 or www.lastdaysaloon.com DJ Sister Yasmin – 707-884-4703 or sisteryasmin@hotmail.com BAND BIOS: BOB MARLEY, the undisputed King Of Reggae Music, did not do it alone. THE WAILERS, Bob’s original band, were right there from the beginning. BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS, the true originators of Roots Rock Reggae, took the message of Rastafari – love, peace, unity and equal rights and justice – to the world. They became one of the top five recording artists in the world in record sales and their music is known in every country and region on this earth. ASTON “FAMILYMAN” BARRETT, the current musical director and leader of THE WAILERS as well as the bassist, is one of the main architects of Reggae Music, and was there since the beginning of this legendary group. As Bob Marley’s musical director, he was responsible for the Wailers’ distinctive sound, both on stage and in the studio. He not only contributed bass guitar to The Wailers’s output from 1968 onwards, but also organ, piano, rhythm guitar, drum programming and percussion on occasion, as well as considerable arrangement and production skills. Today’s WAILERS consist of some of the original members who helped create this historic band. Playing at the Last Day Saloon on Sunday, August 31st, you will enjoy ASTON “FAMILYMAN” BARRETT on bass, JUNIOR MARVIN, who recently reunited with the band and was their front man singing lead vocals and playing lead guitar for many years, EARL “WYA” LINDO on Hammond B3- organ, VIN GORDON playing trombone, GLEN DA COSTA on saxophone, KEITH STERLING on keyboards; recent additions to the band are GARY PINE, charismatic lead singer who has been with the band for the last four years. His wife is expecting their first child in August and he may not be at this event. JUNIOR MARVIN will adequately take over as front man in his absence. DRUMMY ZEBB will play drums, RAS MEL GLOVER will play rhythm guitar and two Jamaican women backing vocalists will round out this incredible band. I WORLD INTERNATIONAL ROCKERS, led by founder JOSEPH “ZUF” JOSEPH, are a group of six gifted musicians from Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S., whose sound is derived from a synthesis of the traditional and the contemporary. The musical infusion creates a repertoire of exciting and innovative and original compositions. This Sonoma County band has a large following of fans who appreciate the hypnotic, healing pulse of their primal drums, flute, chanting, and high-powered presentation. They are all seasoned entertainers and extremely talented multi-instrumentalists, who always put on a great show! CRUCIAL DANCE RIDDIMS with DJ SISTER YASMIN will get you in the groove with her mix of Reggae, African, World Music, Soca and Musica Latina, and even some Marvin Gaye and Gil Scott-Heron—always strictly conscious and danceable rhythms from a dedicated professional who loves to see you dance. What a great way to celebrate the Labor Day weekend at this friendly and comfortable oasis with a truly excellent sound system. Join us and these World Class musicians who originated the music we all love—Sweet Reggae Music-- in their ONLY Northern California appearance! See you there! [8]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Kaati (#111) Subject: Friday, August 15 Reggae Superstar LUCIANO also MIKEY GENERAL AND DEAN FRASER Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2003 09:42:28 -0700 From: Kaati Friday, August 15 Reggae Superstar LUCIANO also MIKEY GENERAL AND DEAN FRASER Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater, Truckee, CA Gates 6:30 p.m./Show 7:00-10 $20 advance All ages -- Kaati Reggae Business Association Renegade Productions P.O. Box 50635 Reno, NV 89513 (775) 337-8344 fax: 775/337-6499 Kaati@reggaefestivalguide.com Www.reggaefestivalguide.com Www.renegadeshows.com [9]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Laura Haykel (#1648) Subject: Need some information about Dancehall/Hip-Hop promoters over seas. Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2003 17:54:03 -0400 From: Laura Haykel Greetings Tom I need some information about Dancehall/Hip-Hop promoters over seas. Particularly in Italy, Spain, France and England. I have recently started to work with a group called Empire Isis. The group consists of two female Dancehall/Hip Hop Mc's. They spit and sing in 7 different languages. VERY TALENTED! If anyone can connect me with promoters and/or booking agents and venue info for Europe that would be excellent. I can be reached by my email at lhaykel2@yahoo.com or by phone at 718-399-2146 & 716-390-9062. Thanks Bless Up Laura #1648 [10]------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------- >From Leo Vidigal (#845) Subject: CDs arrived! Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2003 21:46:04 -0300 From: Leo Vidigal I'm very excited because I'm back today from "Brazilian Jamaica", the state of Maranhao, and the city of Sao Luis. I believe I've told you about that before, this is a Brazilian state near the Caribbean with a strong local culture, but also with great influence of calipso, soca, merengue and reggae, which has many correspondences with the Jamaican way of experience music, like the presence of the sound-systems, the rival crews etc. But they don't have a strong local scene for reggae bands, despite the excellence of them (the best Brazilian bands are from there, because people there listen to the reggae music since their childhood - but most of the people prefers the sound-systems), so many local bands had to run away to the most developed cities, like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, to earn a living from music. It was the Maranhão Roots Reggae Festival, where took place many remarkable gigs like Eric Donaldson (one of the most appreciated there), Fully Fulwood Band, Gilberto Gil and the unbelievable Big Youth. The best Brazilian bands played there too, like Tribo de Jah, Mystical Roots, Manu Bantu, Cidade Negra (the only one that is not from Maranhao on this list) and many others. The sound-systems (known there as "radiolas") had some clashes too, with the presence of Radiola Itamaraty, Estrela do Som (Sound Star), FM Natty Naifson (people said Naifson's sound-systems sounds like a radio, therefore the name). The radiolas have a huge wall of speakers and play very loud. They have supporters, like the supporters of a sport team and many people only dance when their radiola is playing. People there dance alone and also in pairs, like bolero, and listen only to reggae from the 70's and 80's or modern versions of this type of reggae, made specially for that market for people like Joe Gibbs. Listening to the radiolas is going back to Jamaica at 70's, musically speaking, of course. It's an unique experience and I tell you that it would be a trip that you would never forget. I have decided that I really have to go back there once a year, to recharge my "reggae batteries". If you want to go there, it would be better if I could be there too, but I also can put you in contact with the people who really would make this experience remarkable, as it was for me. Jah love protect us, Leo vidigal *********************************************************************** 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 ************************************************************************* < R.A.W. Disclaimer > "Any and all statements, views, and opinions expressed in the 'Wha' Gwaan in R.A.W?' newsletter are those of individual members of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide, Inc. (R.A.W.). R.A.W. is not responsible for the veracity, or for the content, of any R.A.W. member's statement, views, and/or opinions included in this newsletter."