(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Saturday October 18, 2003 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] WGIR submissions must be TEXT ONLY! PLEASE! [2] Links to Obituary Notice for Papa Pilgrim [3] New RAW Web Forum Post- "Observer Article-Papa Pilgrim [4] Baldread and the Ragga Muffin Crew [5] A Special Gift to a Special Band - www.YorubaSingers.com [6] Watusi -November Reggae Runnin's ************************************************************************* [1]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- >From Andrew (#1720) Subject: R.A.W. In memory of Papa Pilgrim Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 12:00:14 -0700 From: R.A.W. webmaster Greetings, Please check the RAW website (www.ReggaeAmbassadors.org) for a link to a new page in memory of Papa Pilgrim. Included are messages from the massive paying their respects. Regards, A.T. [2]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Wendi Watson (#150) Subject: Links to Obituary Notice for Papa Pilgrim Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 11:19:15 -0600 From: pilgrim@xmission.com Hi Tom, Just a couple of quick things: I finally decided to put an obituary notice in our local paper; it is on- line as well, though I don't know for how long (the ad in the paper was ridiculously expensive and is only for one day). I thought I would let you know if you or anyone else wants to see it. It is very simple, short and with a beautiful picture of him (one of the last ones I took while we were in Scotland). Please see: http://www.sltrib.com And just look under the 'obituaries' link off to the left. I just wanted to mention that I received the information via e-mail (I think from you) about the memorial page on the RAW website and I have been visting it just about every time I have a need to log in. I very much appreciate everyone's thoughts and time to write. It certainly does not go unnoticed. Again, thanks for everything. Wendi [3]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Eric Harris (#1418) Subject: New RAW Web Forum Post- "Observer Article-Papa Pilgrim Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 02:56:26 -0400 From: webmaster@reggaeambassadors.org A new message, "Observer Article-Papa Pilgrim," was posted on the RAW Web Forum by ambassador1418 on Saturday, 18 October 2003, at 2:55 a.m. The message reads as follows: 'Papa Pilgrim dies after 'massive stroke' HOWARD CAMPBELL, Observer writer Saturday, October 18, 2003 THE man known to reggae fans worldwide as Papa Pilgrim died in Aberdeen, Scotland on October 5. A statement from the Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (RAW) organisation he co-founded in 1992 said Pilgrim died of a "massive stroke" while vacationing in the Scottish mountains. The RAW press release stated that Pilgrim was cremated. It did not give details of his real name, age or if Pilgrim is survived by any children, but disclosed that his longtime companion, Wendi Watson, was with him when he died. Tom Pearson, an executive member of RAW, reckons Pilgrim was in his mid-60s. Pilgrim was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but lived for the last 20-odd years of his life in Salt Lake City, Utah where he was a social worker. According to RAW, he discovered reggae in the mid-1970s when the roots sound of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh was catching on in the United States. By 1985, Pilgrim was operating his own radio show, Nite Roots, weekly on KRCL in Salt Lake City. The programme exposed underground reggae and ran for 15 years. Pilgrim also wrote extensively on Jamaican music in several magazines, including The Beat, Dub Missive, CD Review and Reggae Report. But he was best known for starting Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide with Edward "Rastaman Nane" Taylor-Cline, a show promoter from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The movement quickly gathered momentum and presently has over 700 members in 54 countries. RAW members are in constant contact and post the latest reggae developments in their respective countries on the organisation's website (www.reggaeambassadors.org). Roger Steffens, founder of The Beat, says he first met Pilgrim 13 years ago. Even then, Steffens says, he was determined to "unite reggae lovers across the world". "He had this great wish to unite the unofficial underground of reggae lovers, first in America, and eventually the rest of the world," Steffens told the Observer. "He succeeded beyond his wildest dreams." [4]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Baldread and the Ragga Muffin Crew (# Subject: Baldread and the Ragga Muffin Crew Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2003 14:47:14 EDT From: DFRNTVIEW@aol.com Greetings people, Jus a friendly reminder. It’s time to rise up for Baldread and the Ragga Muffin Crew, appearing live at Pier 23 S.F., Ca. ph. # 415.362.5125. The music will Play On at 10pm. Saturday night Oct.18th. Bring your friends and join us on di dance floor. Let us celebrate One Love (an unconditional love for all) together. Peace and Respect Ragga Ryan [5]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Yoruba Singers (#1164) Subject: A Special Gift to a Special Band - www.YorubaSingers.com From: "Julius - Radio-TV Africana (tm)" Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 10:27:28 -0700 I was so impressed with your work, especially on these three songs: 'Raise Your Hands For Jah', 'Wata Come For Me Eye' & 'Tell It Like It Is', and I felt like doing you one small favor. So I went ahead and registered a domain name for you as a free gift and token for your great performance on your two albums. www.YorubaSingers.com is all yours. Give me a little more time to take care of a few things, and I'll then transfer all the ownership/rights to you. For now, it forwards to a temporary site on Radio-TV Africana's website. Click on it, or type it in, and see. Do you like it??? Best Regards & Compliments, - Julius. [6]------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- >From Watusi (#123) Subject: Watusi -November Reggae Runnin's Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 00:50:41 -0500 From: watusireggae@juno.com Irie and aloha !!! Hail up the Rasta I-Nation !!! Tropikal Productions Presents - Watusi sending irie vibes to one and all - Check the calendar and come check the vibes. WATUSI Watusi Reggae In November 2- Texas Queen Riverboat - Reggae Sunday "Caribbean Cruise" 7-10 I-30 and Dalrock Rd Lake Ray Hubbard Dallas, TX Reservations 972-771-0039 All ages welcome 3 - Bahama Breeze - Caribbean restaurant - "Reggae Night Football" 2750 Preston Rd Frisco, TX Public, all ages 972-377-0746 5 - Sipango - "First Wednesday" Reggae on the patio 1410 Travis St. Dallas,TX 18& up 214 522-2411 8 - Bahama Breeze 9 - Dallas International Fest - 3 to 4 pm Multicultural showcase with performers from all over the earth. St. Marks School 10600 Preston Rd. 214-346-8000 9, 16, 23, 30 - Texas Queen Riverboat - Reggae Sunday 15,17,22 - Bahama Breeze Call 972-771-3797 for more info... Come celebrate life, love, and music with a rainbow of people, in a oneness of heart. Peace, One love, Jah guidance, Watusi PS - Check our new website @ www.tropikalproductions.com WATUSI World Beatnik Records Tropikal Productions www.tropikalproductions.com One World - One God - One Love *********************************************************************** 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."