(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Sunday August 29, 2004 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Peter Broggs suffers stroke, help is needed [2] Marley brothers and Toots featured Sunday on KTHX Reggae ShackDate: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 00:02:48 -0700 [3] ZEMA: Media Coverage and Upcoming Concerts [4] Reggae Runnings..... [5] Yahadanai - One Atonement Real Audio StreamDate: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 09:38:52 -0700 [6] 2nd annual REGGAE at the FALLS [7] Makeda Blake Hannah's book 5th ed [8] JESSE DAWN CD RELEASE PARTY & LIGHTSHOW FOR 5TH ALBUM [9] JAH SURF this Thursday Sept 2 ************************************************************************* [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Sista Irie (R.A.W. #) Subject: Peter Broggs suffers stroke, help is needed Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 08:47:53 -0500 Greetings R.A.W., Colleen Colman's brother sent me an email this morning asking me to put out this word. As many of you know, Colleen is Peter's partner in life and because of Peter's struggle with glaucoma she has been working in Jamaica at Lost Beach Resort. I think she was just making ends meet and the job was coming to an end very soon. Evidently, Peter suffered a stroke yesterday. This is what I received from Colleen's brother: (IF anyone can help in any way, please contact Colleen or Mark directly, see email address at the end) Peter Broggs suffered a stroke on Saturday morning and is in MoBay Hospital. Colleen is running low on funds and is paying for all of Peter's treatment and testings with cash. She has an immediate transportation problem and could use help from somebody getting rides to and from the hospital or maybe from Lost Beach to MoBay. Could you please put the word out in Negril via mouth and/or the internet that Colleen could use assistance with transportion or donations of cash toward this cause? Peter's current condition is that he is suffering paralysis on one side of his body and he is unable to speak. This could improve over the course of the next 24-36 hours and we would also ask for everyone's best hopes and prayers for his recovery. Colleen's e-mail address is: colleenmariecolman@yahoo.com. She can also be reached at Lost Beach beginning Monday at 876-640-1111. "Mark Colman" or colleen [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Too Dread (R.A.W. #) Subject: Marley brothers and Toots featured Sunday on KTHX Reggae ShackDate: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 00:02:48 -0700 From: tracy moore Greetings One Love people -- Don't forget to tune in with a mind to win on Sunday's Reggae Shack (9 pm KTHX 100.1 fm Reno) as I'll be giving away tix to the Ceasar's Tahoe appearance Sep. 1 of the Marley brothers tour along with Toots and the Maytals. Hear great cuts from all the Marley boys, plus classic and new style from the coiner of the term "reggae" himself, Toots Hibbert and the Maytals. Remember also to get down to the Sparks Cantina Friday the 3rd to catch a support the vibes of Soul Medic and Ishence, along with Iblical. Gwan be crucial!! Peace and one love every time, Too Dread [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Zema (R.A.W. #923) Subject: ZEMA: Media Coverage and Upcoming Concerts Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 18:35:44 EDT From: Melchmu@aol.com ZEMA: MEDIA COVERAGE AND UPCOMING CONCERTS JAMAICA OBSERVER ARTICLE: Check out the article, "Abijah Records with Zema," by Basil Walters in the July 30, 2004 edition of Jamaica Observer newspaper which tells about their recording of the "Stoned Love" tune, the response to Zema's most recent album, "Black Sheep," and the latest updates in Abijah's busy career. _http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20040729T220000-0500_63660_OBS_ ABIJAH_RECORDS_WITH_ZEMA.asp_ (http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20040729T220000-0500_63660_OBS_AB IJAH_RECORDS_WITH_ZEMA.asp) CONCERTS: Sunday, August 29, 2004 and Monday, September 6, 2004 (Labor Day) Zema will be performing at 3:30 p.m. both days "19th Annual Los Angeles African Marketplace and Cultural Faire." Reaching nearly 250,000 people yearly, this event features a wide variety of music, art, vendors and infomation booths. Exposition Park (corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Figueroa), Los Angeles, CA Parking at Los Angeles Sports Arena General festival admission is $6, with seniors and children under 10 for $3. Info: _www.AfricanMarketplace.org_ (http://www.AfricanMarketplace.org) or Talatu Oyefeso (310) 722-7980 Saturday, October 9, 2004 9:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. "Reggae Roots and Culture Showcase" featuring Third World, Abijah, Boom Shaka, DJ Nigel and Caribbean Jem Dancers. Zema will perform as a special guest with Abijah California Science Center 700 State Street (39th and Figueroa) Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California 90037 $40/$45 door, tickets available at Ticketmaster Proceeds donated to We Are All One Foundation info: (310) 400-4074 _www.joyceproduction.com_ (http://www.joyceproduction.com) Look for the release of Zema's "Black Sheep" album on vinyl in October. Zema's CDs are available through Ernie B's (ebreggae.com), Amazon.com and also in the UK/Europe through Blakamix co.uk (Jet Star, SRD) * * * * Melchizedek Music * * * * tel: (001)310/572-9477 fax: (001)310/572-6099 mail@ZemaZema.com or melchmu@aol.com www.ZemaZema.com P.O. Box 66714 * Los Angeles, CA 90066 USA "Roots Reggae to Nourish the Spirit" [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ambassador David (R.A.W. #5) Subject: Reggae Runnings..... Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 10:47:47 EDT From: Davidbauma@aol.com Ambassador David's Picks September 5 - Zion Lion Three Rivers Harmony Fest. 3 PM Ambassador David's Productions 269-665-7483 "Your Caribbean Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Czars 505 Pleasant St. St. Joseph 269-983-1166 - 10 PM September 17 - Roots Vibration NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW-NEW- NEW Starting October 1 Jamaica Me Crazy Fridays REGGAE BANDS EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH October 1 - Dub Dis & Devon Brown November 5 - Indika & Rasta Kelly December 3 - Natty Nation January 7 - Gypsi Fari NEW>>> Dyckman 9 PM <<>>>> 5 - Zion Lion - Harmony Three River - 3 PM WWW.TULIPANES.ORG 24 Orquesta Ranura - Tulipanes Fest. Holland - Huntington Bank - 8 PM - Need Tickets 25 Orquesta Ranura - Tulipanes Fest. Holland Corner of 13th St. & Maple St. - 11 AM 28 Contrabando - Tulipanes Fest. Holland - Buzz Coffee House - 6PM 30 Rene Meave Trio - Tulipanes Fest - Davenport College Holland 7 PM October 2 - Contrabando - Tulipanes Fest. - West Shore Mall - 11AM 3 - Rene Meave Trio - Tulipanes Fest. - Holland Museum - 3 PM T.C. Speakeasy 207 East Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti Reggae Sundays DJ Joshua OZ 210 S. Fifth Ave. Ann Arbor Every Thursday Night 10 PM - 4 AM Reggae Dancehall with DJ Billy the Kid Ital Shack Record & Music, Clothing, Culture Store and Much More. 1479 Lake Drive, Grand Rapids - 616-774-4825 Jamaican Dave's Take Out "The Real Taste Of Jamaica" 1059 Wealthy, Grand Rapids 616-458-7875 11 AM - 10 PM Tuesday - Saturday Reggae Revolution WIDR 89.1 FM DJ - I.B. Tuesday 10 PM - Midnight Request line 269-387-6303 Reggae Sunsplash Sundays 2pm-6pm. WDBM, 88.9, www.impact89fm.org Natty Dreadlock Rock - Rootsmon Bird Sundays 5pm-9pm, WLNZ, 89.7, www.wlnz.org or webradio.com Reggae on WCBN, 88.3 www.wcbn.org Saturdays from 6-9pm Train to Skaville "Strictly Vintage Jamaican Music" 7pm-9pm Saturday REGGAE STREET WSND 88.9 FM The African Teacher & Jah Dave @ the Controls Saturday 10 PM - Midnight Rastaman Vibrations Monday from 9-10pm on WXOU 88.3FM - Detroit O.C Roberts & Reggae Sound Blast WDTR 90.9 FM SAT.1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Please Forward This Email to All Your Friends Turn Them On To Jah's Music - Reggae Music - To Be Added To Ambassador David's Reggae Mailing List Please Reply To Davidbauma@aol.com [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Daniel Frankston (R.A.W. #495) Subject: Yahadanai - One Atonement Real Audio StreamDate: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 09:38:52 -0700 From: frankston@ireggae.com For a real audio stream of YAHADANAI's incredible debut album on I Grade Records "ONE ATONEMENT" go to: ==> http://www.ireggae.com/sounds/yahadanaioneatonement.ram <== Track List: 1. Rise 2. Wadada 3. Gratitude 4. Light 5. Best Thing (feat. Pressure) 6. Things They Do 7. Chant Out (feat. Abja) 8. Warfare 9. One Atonement 10.Roman Soldiers 11.Mama Love 12.Babylon Toy 13.Mosiah Chant 14.Rise in Dub One Atonement ranks amongst the best releases for 2004. A full review of this album will follow in the weeks to come. In the meantime, hear is what I Grade Records has to say about Yahadanai's One Atonement: Yahadanai is truly an artist on the verge. His amazing vocal skills and poetic songwriting are beginning to seep into the ears and minds of reggae listeners around the globe. His collaboration with Abja on the album, Inna Red I Hour, brought rave reviews for the talented young artist. His beautiful vocal tone perfectly complimented Abja's captivating wails to produce one of the most memorable tunes of the album. Originally hailing from Guyana, Yahadanai now resides in Harlem, NYC. His musical influences are global, as his flow embodies the emotional beauty of an African griot, the charisma and fyah of the Caribbean chanter, and the skilled intonations of a Middle Eastern singer. Yahadanai's debut album, One Atonement, is sure to expose Yahadanai's unique gifts to listeners around the globe. For more information on Yahadanai, and to pick up your copy of One Atonement, please visit: http://www.igraderecords.com This stream may also be accessed from our Sound Station along with over 400 hours of reggae streams inna real audio at: http://www.ireggae.com/soundz.htm Daniel (R.A.W. #495) www.ireggae.com www.mutabaruka.com www.anthonyb.com Forward Ever!!! [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From DJ Sylko (R.A.W. #466) Subject: 2nd annual REGGAE at the FALLS Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:42:19 -0600 From: floyd Dorsett Could you visit the web site [ www.santaferoots.com ] it has a good picture of the flier posted and all the infomation about this year show, Reggae at the Falls. we need some help advertising with RAW could you let me know how to get some help in the advertising. One Love Sylko R.A.W. #466 [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Ras Adam (R.A.W. #) Subject: Makeda Blake Hannah's book 5th ed Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 04:33:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Ras Adam Simeon The Impact of Rastafarianism A W Sangster Sunday, August 29, 2004 Title: RASTAFARI The New Creation 5th Edition Author: Barbara Blake Hannah Publisher: Jamaica Media Productions Ltd 2002 Reviewed by: AW Sangster The publication authored by Barbara Blake Hannah is now in its 5th Edition, with each revision being updated with new information and insights into the Rastafarian movement. This latest version has a section on the phenomena of "White Rastas" The author is herself an ardent member of the movement and has practical experience as journalist, author, broadcaster and filmmaker. She also served as an independent senator from 1984-1987. There is no question that the Rastafarian movement has had a considerable impact first on Jamaican society and subsequently- mainly through the influence of Bob Marley and reggae music - worldwide. The Impact of Rastafarianism. This has been seen in a number of areas of human experience. Dress Codes. The Rastafarian ethos is that the body is a sacred vessel and the Rastafarian Empress dresses modestly in clothes which do not reveal the beauty of her body to the casual observer. The Rastafarian woman is seen as the other half of the creation and is described as the Wo(mb)man. Dreadlocks, made popular by Bob Marley and other reggae musicians, has in recent times become a fashion testament with many - particularly young people -adopting the style without necessarily being "Rasta." Dreadlocks, says the author, "is the covenant of a Nazarite, and one of the identifying marks of Rastafari, as much as the wearing of Red, Gold and Green." Speech. This social aspect of communication has been impacted by the so-called "Rasta" talk. Terms like: Irie, I-Man, I and I, Ital, One-Love, Babylon (the Police and the Establishment) Baldheads (non Rastas), and many more. It should be noted that the "I" represents a fundamental concept in the faith. The "I" represents the individual's personality. You do not say 'me' but rather "I". And "I and I" means "We." Music. The music associated with Rastafarianism is essentially the music of protest, on the one hand and links with Africa on the other. Many Rastas were imprisoned for using marijuana (the Herb). The imprisonment and harassment led to the music of protest, the ghetto, police brutality, suffering, hunger, poverty and downpressing. Bob Marley developed his music of protest, and his album Exodus was later voted by Time Magazine and the BBC as the album of the Century. Through the trials and struggle came the message of Rasta Love. Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari early proponents of the music with chanting and drumming helped to bring the music to wider popular understanding. The other dominating feature of the music is the African connection. The author argues that: "Rastafari is emphatic that the Black Man must return to Africa, both physically and spiritually to prepare for the day when God's holy works will be manifest on earth." It is unfortunate that in the popularisation of the music, there have been aberrations in the author's view where the music has not been uplifting and slack lyrics have pervaded the musical domain. The author believes that there has been a turning point in this tendency and a restoration of the music's higher heights. Rastafarian Beliefs. We must in analysing the impact of the Rastafarian movement move to the basic question as to what do Rastafarians believe? I spent time discussing the book with the author as I sought to gain a better understanding of the belief system of the Rastafarians. The author argues that Rastafari is a religion in evolution, and philosophical discourse is continually changing the religion as it grows in size and knowledge. Some of the issues being debated relate to Jesus of Nazareth's divinity, virgin birth and resurrection. There are many facets to their belief as expounded by Barbara Blake Hannah The Bible. In a chapter entitled, The Bible- Holy Writ or Propaganda, the discussion centres on the role of the Bible in the religion. One of the contradictions is that while the movement directs close study of the scriptures, there is also the view that the Bible is not to be taken literally - if at all - because it is merely a version of the original truth. There are many quotations in the book referring to passages that are taken to refer to Haile Selassie and other events. Fundamentally Rastafarians see the Bible as an account of the Black race and African history, the true children of Israel of whom Isaiah prophesied. Reference is made in this chapter to the Black Madonna of Poland, which she states is described by Pope Paul as the holiest icon of Catholicism. Some Rastafarians argue that some earlier interpretations of the Bible were geared to justify slavery and to denigrate black people cursed as the children of Ham. Many of these interpretations have long since been discarded or recognised to be erroneous. One would also have to take issue with the author who makes the statement that "most Christians unquestioningly believe that the Biblical characters were white." This is not so as a large part of Biblical history is based in the lands of Mesopotamia where the people are of mixed race - neither white nor black. Jesus. The author makes the point that the mainstream Christian church - mainly the Catholic branch - seems preoccupied with the worship and deification of Jesus of Nazareth, rather than demanding imitation of the life of Jesus as a direct personal objective for followers. Fundamentally however, Rastafarians do believe that God manifested himself as man in Christ. The interpretation of that belief is the critical element of the teaching, and the author argues that Christians have an obsession with the death of Christ. This may be partly true, but this has to be coupled with an equal obsession with the resurrection. Rastas have a strong sense of identification with the resurrection of Jesus and the concept of spiritual rebirth. Readings in the Book of Revelation lead us to the next item. Haile Selassie and Ethiopia. The crowning of a black king in Ethiopia was seen as a direct fulfilment of several prophecies. . "He shall come through the lineage of Solomon, and sit on David's throne." (Acts 2.9) . "He shall come as King of Kings and Lord of Lords." (Rev 19.16) . "He shall come as the Lion of Judah." (Rev 5.5) The movement saw this event as a manifestation of God as a black king. A crucial sentence states the position. For Rastafarians to regard HIM as God, places Emperor Haile Selassie 1 in the same category of other men who have been deified - Jesus of Nazareth, Mohammed and the Dalai Lama - to name a few avatars (manifestations) whose followers consider them true Gods walking among men. Ethiopia features extensively in the book. Among these are: . The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon who allegedly "seduced her with a trick." Makeda the Queen of Ethiopia bore a son, Menelik, who became the first Emperor of the Ethiopian Solomonic Dynasty. . A visit was paid by Menelik to Solomon his father in Jerusalem and he was very disappointed at the life of depravity that he witnessed at the royal court. It is stated that he stole the "Ark of the Covenant" which is supposed to be in an Ethiopian Orthodox St. Mary of Zion Church in Aksum - a holy city 623 km North of Addis Ababa. This is an interesting legend which does not relate to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians many years after Solomon's death recorded in the Old Testament. The implications of this possibility are the potential for historical research (already in train Note 1) or the makings of an international novel. It may even, as the author suggests, be the potential basis for World War 3. We must wait and see, says the author. . The Ethiopian eunuch is recorded as being converted by Philip (Acts 8 27-39) Mrs. Blake Hannah is heavily involved in the Repatriation Movement. The movement argues that the slavery of Africans brought to the Americas in the infamous Middle Passage, deserves compensation. She argues that in the same way that the Jewish people received compensation for the crime of Hitler's Germans - the Holocaust - against 6 million Jews, so the 60 million Africans who were the victims of forced migration, enslavement and colonial brutalities and racism should be entitled to establish a Homeland in the country from which their ancestors originated. We shall have to see how much traction the repatriation movement will generate. (See Note 2) A concern that the author notes is the lack of unity of the Rastafarian Movement. There appear to be a number of contradictions or inconsistencies in some of the stated positions. There is no recognition of the Jamaican Rastafari movement by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Jamaica gained independence in 1962, not 1964. Finally the stated position of the Emperor Haile Selassie as a faithful believer in Christ and not accepting worship must be taken into account. Enlightened debate would be a useful direction to follow. The book of just over 140 pages has many illustrations and seeks as mentioned above, to articulate the major philosophical beliefs of the Rastafarian faith. These valuable insights come from the pen of a well-known and respected practitioner. As such it will be useful to the curious onlooker as well as the serious researcher. The 13 chapters give a broad picture of the historical growth of the movement and even argue the benefits of Marihuana (The Holy Herb) Note 1. Makeda, Ethiopia and the Lost Ark of the Covenant. The Sign and the Seal by Graham Hancock Note 2. Rastafari Information service website at: www.geocities.com/maskek2001 and The International Reparations Support Group at: www.geocities.com/I_makeda The meaning and marks of the Rastafarian movement. [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Jesse Dawn (R.A.W. #1656) Subject: JESSE DAWN CD RELEASE PARTY & LIGHTSHOW FOR 5TH ALBUM Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 13:50:57 EDT From: YouthDawn@cs.com FROM RAW #1656 HAWAIIREGGAE.COM GREETINGS REGGAE MASSIVE POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES JESSE DAWN CD RELEASE PARTY FOR HIS FIFTH ALBUM---TITLED ''LISTEN AGAIN, MY FRIEND" ALL ORIGINAL CONSCIOUS REGGAE SONGS BY JESSE DAWN & THE NEW KINE FREE & LIVE SEPT 12, 3-9 PM AT BEAUTIFUL WAILOA RIVER PARK, HILO, HAWAII FEATURING JESSE DAWN & THE NEW KINE +SISTER SOULIBRATION (HAWAII'S 1ST ALL-WOMEN REGGAE BAND) +(PUNA RASTA BAND) GUIDANCE +FREE CDS, FREE FOOD + A LIGHTSHOW BY IRIE LIGHTS POSITIVE PRODUCTIONS TOLL-FREE INFO & BOOKING LINE 800-736-3922 WE HOPE THAT YOU GET IT... [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Lance-O (R.A.W. #904) Subject: JAH SURF this Thursday Sept 2 Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 17:30:57 -0700 From: LANCE-O Greetings Massive, First, we would like to thank everyone that helped make our surf/reggae expo a success. We were at a near capacity crowd all night. We will do it again in December. Tonight yours truly is on Power 96 from 10p-12mid http://www.power96.com KULCHA SHOK MUZIK in association JAH SURF Present their weekly surf/reggae party called JAH SURF. It happens every Thursday at the Corner BAr 3310b MAry st in Coconut Grove(Miami). Doors open at 9pm. LANCE-O spins the best in reggae and a touch of dancehall. This week we have a special performance from DeBlois and her crew doing an acoustic set with a touch of reggae. As a reminder we have our first annual surf contest coming Nov 24-29 South Beach. Love & Respect, LANCE-O KULCHA SHOK MUZIK,Inc. 'REGGAE VIBES' 1218 Drexel Av #203 Miami, Fl 33139 USA 305.534.6110 http://www.kulchashok.com *********************************************************************** 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."