(/`7._(/`7......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......74/)_.74/) Friday July 09, 2004 ************************************************************************* *INDEX [1] Submissions for WGIR- Tom on Vacation [2] SISTER CAROL Press Release [3] MIDNITE PRESS RELEASE [4] RAS MIDAS (RAW MEMBER #405) AT THE ASHKENAZ IN BERKELEY Date: Friday, July 09, 2004 1:47 AM [5] Queen Makedah releases her long awaited second CD, a Single entitled "Lift You Up" this July 12th 2004 ************************************************************************* [1] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From: "Tom Pearson" (RAW #33) Subject:Submissions for WGIR- Tom on Vacation Date: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 6:32 PM >From Tom (#33) Greetings! After an extremely intense and exhaustive school year, in which I worked 18 hours days since last August, it is almost time for VACATION!!!!!! I will be departing from Guam in a couple days to head for the mainland (mostly CA, NM and Mich), and will not return until JULY 20th. during that time, please send submissions for "Wha Gwaan in RAW?" DIRECTLY to Eric Harris (#1418) at hods@triad.rr.com Anything sent to my address while I am away will NOT get included in WGIR. Usual guidelines hold: text only no attachments, graphics or sound files please include your RAW number thanks for your attention to this matter. Hope to see quite a few of you while I am traveling the States Forwaard Tom #33 In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty Forward the Reggae Vibe...Every Time ! Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Tom "Jahson" Pearson R.A.W.#33 http://www.reggaeambassadors.org [2] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From: DJ SISTER YASMIN (RAW #56) Subject: SISTER CAROL Press Release Date: Thursday, July 08, 2004 8:10 PM FROM DJ SISTER YASMIN, RAW #56 PRESS RELEASE-For immediate release July 8, 2004 Contact: DJ Sister Yasmin (707) 884-4703 voicemail and phone sisteryasmin@hotmail.com HAILE SELASSIE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION with SISTER CAROL on FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2004 at LAST DAY SALOON, SAN FRANCISCO WHAT: HAILE SELASSIE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WHO: SISTER CAROL and THE YELLOW WALL DUB SQUAD plus Crucial Dance Riddims with DJ Sister Yasmin WHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2004 AT 9:00 PM WHERE: LAST DAY SALOON, 406 Clement St. at 5th Ave., San Francisco TICKETS: $12 in advance, $15 day of show, available at www.ticketweb.com, (866) 468-3399, and at Last Day Saloon, San Francisco, CA DETAILS: 21 and over, large dance floor, excellent sound system, full bars, plenty of parking in Smart & Final pay lot between Clement and Geary Streetsenter on 6th or 7th Avenues INFORMATION: (415) 387-6344, (707) 884-4703, www.lastdaysaloon.com SISTER CAROL, first introduced to the Reggae world as The Black Cinderella, is today known as Mother Culture; she is the reigning Empress in the Reggae arena. Sister Carol is a champion and a powerful voice for women worldwide, especially the African and Rasta Woman, as is heard in her music. She is one of the earliest women Deejays (MCs) and is loved and respected by her many fans. Besides her musical career, Sister Carol is a teacher, a mother and has acted in several movies. She is a solid representative and promoter of African, Reggae and Rasta culture. Her performances are exciting, dynamic and powerful, and she follows the precept of Each one teach one. She is a true Dawta Of Jah or DJ. THE YELLOW WALL DUB SQUAD is an aggregation of seasoned, professional musicians from Jamaica and America. They are an original, authentic Roots Reggae band. HAILE SELASSIE, born on July 23, 1892 in Ethiopia as Ras Tafari Makonnen, was coronated in 1930 as Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia, King of Kings, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the returned Christ, the Jah, the One and Only for the faithful. He was recognized as a visionary and an emergent African leader and was the worlds oldest and longest ruling monarch when deposed in 1974. He was a true reformer of the inequities of Ethiopian life; he abolished slavery and brought progressive trends of modernization to Ethiopia. Haile Selassie I is seen as a symbol of African struggle, liberation, unity and human rights, and holds a revered place in history, especially with Rastafarians who see him as a representative of Christ in our time and believe him to be the Messiah. He was of the royal lineage of the union between King Solomon of the Hebrews and Queen Makeda, also known as The Queen of Sheba, of Ethiopia. [3] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >From: DJ SISTER YASMIN, (RAW #56) Subject: MIDNITE PRESS RELEASE Date: Thursday, July 08, 2004 8:20 PM PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 8, 2004 CONTACT: DJ SISTER YASMIN (707)884-4703 phone & voicemail sisteryasmin@hotmail.com AN INTIMATE COMMUNION WITH MIDNITE - ROOTS REGGAE FROM ST. CROIX TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004, at THE LAST DAY SALOON, SANTA ROSA WHAT: AN INTIMATE COMMUNION WITH MIDNITE--ROOTS REGGAE FROM ST. CROIX plus Crucial Dance Riddims with DJ Sister Yasmin WHEN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004 WHERE: LAST DAY SALOON, 120 Fifth St. at Davis, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA TIME: 9:00 PM TICKETS: $12.00 in advance, $12.00 day of show, available at Last Day Saloon, www.ticketweb.com (866-468-3399), Last Record Store, 1899 Mendocino Ave., in front of Community Market, Santa Rosa, CA DETAILS: 21 and over, large hardwood dance floor, excellent sound system, full bars, friendly atmosphere, dinner served from 5pmcome early for dinner and get preferred seating INFORMATION: 707-545-5876, www.lastdaysaloon.com, 707-884-4703 MIDNITE, hailing from St. Croix, Virgin Islands are creating a storm with their spiritual, deep and melodic Roots Reggae. They are gaining new fans and selling out shows and concerts wherever they perform. Midnite is a band that uses no fillers, no derivatives and no covers, as they create an original sound of their own. Their soulful Jamaican sound has many Jamaicans and others wondering what parish they come from. How did they capture Reggae so profoundly? A lot of that detail comes through in Midnites steadfastly strong lyrical content with smooth yet simplistic melodies. Their message is clearly Rastafarian and their devotion to spreading that message is firm and musically inspirational. Join us for An Intimate Communion with Midnite, a night of joyful enlightenment, inspiration and Roots Rock Reggae from St. Croix. You will be amazed and will become an instant fan and follower of MIDNITE. DJ Sister Yasmin will rock the house with her Crucial Dance Riddims, keeping the party lively and Irie and the music bubbling throughout the evening, playing Reggae, World Music and all types of funky, grooving global beats. Celebrate Summer, Life and Peace! See you on the dance floor! [4] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From: "Barbara Buchanan" (RAW #) Subject: RAS MIDAS (RAW MEMBER #405) AT THE ASHKENAZ IN BERKELEY Date: Friday, July 09, 2004 1:47 AM JAMAICA'S ROOTS REGGAE LEGEND, RAS MIDAS (RAW MEMBER #405) WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE ASHKENAZ IN BERKELEY, CA ON FRIDAY, JULY 23RD AT 9:00 PM. Ashkenaz Cultural Center proudly presents the celebration of H.I.M. Selassie I's Earthday featuring Jamaica's roots reggae legend, RAS MIDAS and the Bridge, plus opener, The Congregation Band on Friday, July 23rd at 9:00 pm at the Ashkenaz in Berkeley. Hailing from Jamaica, Ras Midas, a reggae sensation that has graced stages across the world for thirty years, distinguishing himself by consistently delivering high-energy performances, positive lyrics and music for the entire family, Ras Midas draws his inspiration and themes from daily life and his messages hit everything from international and political issues to love and respect for all. As a solo artist, Ras Midas' first international hit, "Kude-A-Bamba", was recorded in English and Swahili for Island Records and sold a half million copies worldwide. As the first artist to record reggae in French, Ras Midas' "Rastaman In Exile" earned him an "Album of the Year" award and rave reviews from such music publications as Paris' "Rock & Folk", who said that Ras Midas' music is "a new, unique, clear, perfect, crystal sound, interwoven to challenge fashions and times." Rise up! and let your body and soul move to the rhythms and social consciousness of Ras Midas! Friday, July 23rd Ashkenaz - 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA $13 door Doors: 8:30 pm, Show: 9:00 pm All Ages Welcome Please contact Amy Shapas for photos or interviews at (831) 479-0711 or ashapas@sbcglobal.net For CD's, contact JML Music Production, (831) 426-3494 or email at voiceluv@cruzio.com or order on line and see photos and bio at www.cdbaby.com and check out "Ras Midas" [5] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From: Queen Makedah (RAW #) Subject: Queen Makedah releases her long awaited second CD, a Single entitled "Lift You Up" this July 12th 2004 Date: Friday, July 09, 2004 12:23 PM ****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**** Queen Makedah, dubbed as "one of the best female reggae vocalists in recent years (UA Journal)," whose style fuses the Groove of the Caribbean and the Soul of America, is releasing her long awaited second CD, a Single entitled "Lift You Up" this July 12th 2004 on the Oriyah Music Record Label. For fans who enjoyed their first album, The Awakening, the new self-produced tracks, "Lift You Up" and the 2 bonus tracks, "I Got Mine" and the new version of "Tippin" will do more than satisfy you, they will lift you up. All 3 of the new tracks demonstrate an exciting and added maturity and depth, both in composition - via co-writer/producer Tuviel Lewis, a brilliant Brooklyn born and raised composer whose influences include The Abyssinians, Steel Pulse and The Gladiators - and via Queen Makedah, whose style - compared to Sade and Toni Braxton - reaches a new height of vocal and lyrical demonstration and talent, incorporating the best of her home-grown jazz/r&b and gospel roots for a sound that will keep you wanting more. Overall, the music of Queen Makedah is refreshment for the soul. (Oriyah Music 2004) RELEASE DATE: July 12th , 2004 PURCHASE: The Single "Lift You Up" at www.CDbaby.com WEB SITE: www.queenmakedah.com EPK: www.sonicbids.com/QueenMakedah E-Mail: oriyahmusic@aol.com or queenmakedah@aol.com Bookings & Interviews: 770-856-3859 Look for the full album Spiritual Healing and the re-release of The Awakening in the Fall of 2004!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *********************************************************************** 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.). 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