(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Monday March 20 , 2006 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] R.A.W. #33 Tom Person is traveling (Send all WGiR Post to R.A.W. #1418) [2] 'REGGAE VIBES' #515 [3] BAMBU STATION EUROPE TOUR II [4] ReggaeJams Playlist (9Mar06) - Roughly 50% Of ReggaeJams Radio Charts [5] Mortimo Planno Obit [6] In Search of- Etana or Fifth Element Records [7] REGGAE'S NEW SOUNDS FOR SPRING 2006!!! [8] Reggae Runnings......... [9] Queen Ifrica inner-view on "Positive Vibrations" this Saturday [10] Red Di Reggae Band [11] The ark band/raw 1414 : march 23 & march 25 2006 [12] [LOZ:] GOSPELREGGAE: New Papa San CD Available Today! _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Tom "Jah Son" Pearson (R.A.W.#33) Subject: R.A.W. #33 Tom Person is traveling (Send all WGiR Post to R.A.W. #1418) The third quarter of school ends this week, and then teachers are on spring break. Unfortunately for me, that will not be much of a vacation. On March 24th I fly to the island of Palau to do the selection process for two scholarship recipients to our school for next school year. March 25th will be spent meeting parents of our current Scholars, and preparing for the testing of candidates. March 26th will be spent testing almost 100 hopeful candidates, then marking the tests, announcing the top 10 finalists, and interviewing all of them and their parents. On the 27th, I meet with the Scholarship Foundation board, with my recommendation of the top two finalists. That afternoon, after the final decision is made, I will meet with the President of Palau and the press to present the winners to them. Next morning, the 26th, I fly to Manila in the Philippines to attend and education conference until April 1st. Fly home on April 2nd. Start school again on April 3rd. So much for any vacation...... ;-( Anyway, during my absence, items for "Wha Gwaan in RAW?" should be re-directed to Eric Harris (#1418) hods@triad.rr.com that's March 24th until April 3rd Thanks in advance Tom R.AW. #33 ____ | __ \EGGAE | \/ //\MBASSADORS |_|\_\<>\\ /\ORLDWIDE #33 jahson@kuentos.guam.net /_/\_\\/\/ / \//\\/ Forwarding The Reggae Vibe...Everytime! http://www.reggaeambassadors.org [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lance-O (R.A.W. #904) Subject: 'REGGAE VIBES' #515 Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:18:44 -0500 From: lanceo@kulchashok.com Greetings Reggae, Soca & Caribbean music fans, *First, if you'd like an interview with our sponsoring group Elvis White of 1720 Records contact me or DawnaLisa at 770.239.7531* 'REGGAE VIBES' has returned to it's original state with a few changes. First to hear this week's edition or to download click here: http://www.kulchashok.com/mp3/reggaevibes515.mp3 THIS WEEKS EDITION is brought to you by ELVIS WHITE & their single 'I Promise You'. If you need their music let me know. For more http://www.elviswhite.com 'REGGAE VIBES' is produced each by KULCHA SHOK MUZIK. A production company that specializes in reggae, soca & Caribbean music. KULCHA SHOK produces radio programming, radio spots, music, voiceovers, music videos & shows. Kulcha Shok also does promotions, marketing, bookings, parties, special events, bookings, tours, djing, MCing, hosting & consulting. I host a weekly reggae /surf called JAH SURF. If you want to send along your product & send your logo for the flyer. This week it's 'REGGAE VIBES' Top Ten songs: 10.LUCKY YOU NANKO DOWNSOUND 9. CAN'T STOP THERE FATAN MOJA 8. PLEAD MY CAUSE JR X HERBS HOUSE 7. WE SET THE TREND BEENIE MAN JOHN JOHN 6. STAND UP JAMROCK BOB MARLEY ISLAND 5. FEEL SO NICE FANTAN MOJA EXPERIENCE 4. I PROMISE YOU ELVIS WHITE & AKON 1720 3. MURDERER FANTAN MOJA VERTEX 2. TEMPERATURE SEAN PAUL SNO CONE 1. BEAUTIFUL LADY GYPTIAN VERTEX This weeks top stories: 1. GREENSLEEVES RECORDS TO BE SOLD 2. BOB MARLEY AWARD 3. SEAN PAUL TOUR 4. NEW RELEASES 5. TRIVIA 6. 'SELECTOR'S CHOICE': GYPTIAN 'LIFE' Love & Respect, LANCE-O KULCHA SHOK MUZIK 1218 Drexel Av ste# 203 Miami, Fl 33139 http://www.kulchashok.com 305.534.6110 [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Mt Nebo Records (R.A.W. #) Subject: BAMBU STATION EUROPE TOUR II Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:33:05 -0500 From: Mt. NEBO RECORDS IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ez Benjamin / contactus@mtneborecords.com / 202-321-2263 (Washington, D.C.) - The roots reggae faithful of Holland, Belgium and Germany will begin their Reggae Festival season early this year. On March 22, 2006, the energetic and beloved roots reggae band Bambu Station of St. Croix, Virgin Islands will be making the trod across the Atlantic to perform songs from their award-wining album "One Day," "Talkin' Roots I" and their forthcoming album "Break The Soil" which is scheduled for release in Spring 2006. Bambu Station first performed in Europe in August 2005 along with veteran St. Croix singer Iba and amazed the audiences at the Bitterzoet in Amsterdam, the KWAKOE Surinam Festival, the Rastaplas Festival and several other venues that introduced the band to European reggae fans. The band's manager, Hector Rosario stated, "The band has had an enormous impact on most audiences it has performed for because the band is quite unique in their subject matter and their overall vibe is very, very captivating." This second tour will feature Bambu Station exclusively and is a precursor to their extended European Tour already scheduled for August 2006 where they will perform in France, Germany, Holland, Belgium and London. Said Jalani Horton, lead singer of the band, "In a short time, we have been very fortunate to travel to distant lands and meet many beloved people on this Earth. Their excited reactions and interest lets us know our concerns are shared and so we are motivated to move forward in this vain. Convicted, positve and humbled." Reggae fans can look forward to lengthy shows showcasing the musical style and singing of one of St. Croix's best bands. Bambu Station has appeared to much excitement at top festivals such as the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Dread Stock Festival, Monterey Bay Festival, New World Passover Festival, St. Croix's Unity Festival and has performed in Israel, Mexico, Hawaii and countless cities and venues in the continental U.S. The year 2006 will see the band return to Israel and Europe and break new ground in Brazil, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.S. southwest and mid-west regions. Booking inquiries should be made directly to Hector Rosario at 1-678-887-1912 or hector@mtneborecords.com. The European tour dates are outlined below: Bambu Station European Tour II March 24th, Fri. - Breda, Holland @ Rennellies March 25th, Sat. - Dordrecht, Holland @ Popcentrale March 26th, Sun. - Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Dynamo March 28th, Tue. - Rotterdam, Holland @ Night Town March 29th, Wed - Bocholt, Germany @ Alte Molkerei March 31st, Fri. - Eeklo, Belgium @ N9 April 1st, Sat. - Arnhem, Holland @ Kultuurhuis Bosch April 2nd, Sun. - Tilburg, Netherlands @ Paradox For up-to-date information or purchases regarding Mt. Nebo artists Bambu Station or their talented labelmates, please visit us at http://www.mtneborecords.com. Purchases may also be made at these noted distributors: CDBaby.com, VIROOTS.com or ErnieB's Music. [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From DJ Gerg (R.A.W. #) Subject: ReggaeJams Playlist (9Mar06) - Roughly 50% Of ReggaeJams Radio Charts Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:45:58 -0500 From: Greg Solfanelli Hello Everyone, Starting this week, the ReggaeJams playlist will only be emailed out once a month. But the playlist will be posted WEEKLY and can be viewed at: http://www.djgerg.com/reggaejamsfm.html ReggaeJams Radio… Taking great pride in attempting to provide the absolute best in Caribbean music to the fans of the music in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania. This past week, 36.7% of the program was songs which charted/appeared in the “top ten” on one or more of the following charts: IrieBeat Top 30 Chart (New York City) Reggae Vibes Top 10 Chart (Miami) MegaJamz Top 20 Dancehall Chart (Jamaica) MegaJamz Top 10 Reggae Chart (Jamaica) South Florida Top 20 Chart (Ft. Lauderdale) BBC 1Xtra Top 10 Chart (London) Weekly "Hot Mix" Top 30 Chart (Jamaica) World Party Top 20 Chart (Atlanta) Also, 49% of the program was songs which charted/appeared in one or more of the above charts. Evidence that ReggaeJams Radio strives to bring the best sound and the best music to the fans in Northeastern PA! ReggaeJams is “The Big Sound” and I thank you for helping us make our program what it is and continuing to support it!!! REGGAEJAMS VMFM RADIO PLAYLIST Program On The Air Since 1997 “Big Sound In A Tiny Town” – 91 .7 FM, 7 -10 pm Hosted by DJ Gerg – Scranton, PA The Official Site of ReggaeJams – www.djgerg.com Broadcast for March 9, 2006 ARTIST(S)/SONG/LABEL Bob Marley & The Wailers/I’m Still Waiting/Heartbeat Isiah Mentor/Fight, Fight, Fight/Village Roots Junior X/Plead My Cause/Herbs House Entertainment Audrey Gordon/Rock Me/Audrey Gordon Music Richie Spice/Youths Are So Cold/Massive B Sadiki/Pretty Girl (ReggaeJams Dub Plate)/Skinny Bwoy Fantan Mojah/Thanks & Praise/Greensleeves Sean Paul/Never Be The Same/Atlantic-VP Alaine/No Ordinary Love/Don Corleon Ryan & Damon Williams/Girl I Know/Rubbah Slippah Productions George Nooks & Steele/What’s Wrong Wid Wi/Mobs Productions Deyansa/Pain & Sorrow/Silver Kamel Nanko/Lucky You/VP Turbulence/We Shall Never Fail/Jetstar Bescenta/Universal Love/Vertex One Drop Gentleman & Jah Cure/Share The Love/Greensleeves UB40/Reasons/Rhino Kiprich/The Letter/VP Gyptian/Mama/Greensleeves I Wayne & Fire Chess/Ma Ma & Pa Pa/VP Nanko/From Ever Since/Downsound Jah Cure/True Reflection (aka Prison Walls)/VP Luciano/Jah Will Help You/VP Bounty Killer/Gangster Love/Purple Skunk Damian Marley, Bounty Killer, & Eek-A-Mouse/Khaki Suit/Universal Reggae Vibes # 514 (must-listen to Caribbean radio news) Assassin/Anywhere We Go/Madhouse Pinchers/Desperate Scenario/Madhouse Baby Cham/Ghetto Story/Madhouse Gwen Stefani & Elan/Hollaback Girl (Dancehollaback Remix)/Interscope Shaggy & Olivia/Wild 2 Nite/Big Yard Music Macka Diamond & Black-er/Bun Him/Big Yard Music Vybz Kartel/Car Man/Greensleeves Elephant Man/Dancy Dancy/Taxi Sean Paul/Temperature/Atlantic-VP L.O.C./Ring Ding Ding/Jetstar Ding Dong/Bad Man Pull Up/VP CeCile/Stop Looking At My…/VP Tami Chynn/Hyperventilating/Universal Alaine/Whine/Greensleeves Capleton/Toppa Tings/Greensleeves Vybz Kartel, Don Corleon, Baby G, & Bounty Killer/Higher Altitude/Greensleeves TOK & Maestro/Hotta/VP Lexxus & Mr. Vegas/Taxi Fare/VP Beenie Man/Hmm Hmm/Virgin Busy Signal/Step Out/Greensleeves Destra/Max It Up/Soca Hits 2006 Taxik/First Time/VP Machel Montano/Scandalous/Soca Hits 2006 Mista Vybe/Ting 4 D Road/Soca Hits 2006 Topics of discussion on this week’s show: YardFlex: From E-zine to Magazine Ini Kamoze’s new album is a “Debut” Final TnT Carnival Results for 2006 Best & Worst Dressed Female Celebrities, Caribbean & USA The International Reggae & World Music Awards 2006 - nominees Billboard watch Word of the week: “weddy weddy” Just another reminder that you can always view this playlist, as well as previous playlists, through the following link: http://www.djgerg.com/reggaejamsfm.html Also, check out the UCRS, the ultimate chart in reggae/dancehall music: Combining seven charts from Jamaica to New York City to London to Atlanta to Florida. The UCRS can be accessed through: http://www.djgerg.com/top8.html If artists are interested in creating drops/IDs for ReggaeJams Radio, the information for is as follows: "You are in tuned to ReggaeJams on 91.7 VMFM, Your Alternative." "This is the official home of ReggaeJams, VMFM, Your Alternative." "Your number one stop for Caribbean music is ReggaeJams - The Big Sound, right here on Your Alternative, 91.7 VMFM." Hosted by "DJ Gerg" (Pronouncer: GRR-G; like "berg" but with a hard “g” instead of the "b"). In the past though I have really appreciated the effort, I haven't been able to use many IDs/drops because the artist will say "DJ Greg" instead of "DJ Gerg," it's not a typo, it is "DJ Gerg." Thanks so much. Show name is "ReggaeJams" Show catch phrase is "The Big Sound" Show motto/tagline is "Big Sound In A Tiny Town" Official ID phrase is "91.7 VMFM, Your Alternative" Thanks so much again in advance for all your help in building back up my IDs/drops! You can send IDs to me via CD or mp3, whichever is easier. My mailing address for IDs/promotional material is: Greg "DJ Gerg" Solfanelli RD3 Lily Lake Road Dalton, PA 18414 Thanks for the continued support, DJ Gerg R.A.W. # 1875 ReggaeJams Radio 91.7 FM, Thursdays 7-10p www.djgerg.com [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Yasmin Solomon (R.A.W. #) Subject: Mortimo Planno Obit Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 22:00:11 -0800 From: Yasmin Solomon MORTIMO PLANNO DIES March 10, 2006 - NY Times Mortimo Planno, 85, a Rastafarian Leader, Is Dead By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 9 (AP) — Mortimo Planno, a philosopher regarded as a key figure in the development of the Rastafarian religion, died Monday at the University of the West Indies in Kingston. He was 85. His death followed complications from a thyroid condition, said Barry Chevannes, a longtime friend and anthropology professor at the university. Mr. Planno was one of the most influential people in the development of Rastafarianism, a sect whose members mostly regard Africa as the promised land and Haile Selassie as a divine figure. Though rejected by mainstream Jamaican society, the movement grew into a structured religion, in large part under Mr. Planno's influence. Some Rastafarians smoke marijuana as a sacrament, but others object to its use. Most Rastafarians preach a oneness with nature and grow their hair long and wear it in dreadlocks. Mr. Planno taught the principles of Rastafarianism at his home in the Kingston ghetto of Trench Town to students that included the singer Bob Marley, perhaps the best-known adherent of the movement. [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: DJ Gerg (R.A.W. #1875) Subject: In Search of- Etana or Fifth Element Records Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:58:37 EST From: NEPAreggae@aol.com Hello Everyone, I was wondering if you could help me track down a contact for Etana or Fifth Element Records. Etana is a female reggae artist who released a song titled "Wrong Address" late last year (2005) through Fifth Element Records. A few deejays in the industry are playing "Wrong Address" currently (good tune!). Fifth Element's site is down (currently). If anyone has a contact for Fifth Element or Etana, could you please get in touch with me? Thank you very much in advance!! Jah Blessings, DJ Gerg R.A.W. # 1875 ReggaeJams Radio 91.7 FM Thursday evenings from 7-10p _www.djgerg.com_ (http://www.djgerg.com/) Greg Solfanelli Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties Direct: 570-585-5871 Office: 570-586-9636 Fax: 570-586-9350 [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Reggae CD.com (R.A.W. #) Subject: REGGAE'S NEW SOUNDS FOR SPRING 2006!!! Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 01:10:42 -0500 From: Ejaness.com Things are warming up as we get ready for a refreshing Spring and riddim filled summer. Here at Ejaness we continue to give you the best in reggae music and merchandise. Check out and place your orders for hot upcoming new and re-releases: http://www.reggaecd.com/store/mresults.php?Class_1=CDs&New_Releases=New+Releases&limit=50 Look out for this seasons new Bob Marley t-shirt designs coming to www.ReggaeKing.com and www.ReggaeCD.com within a few days. Also, check out the new hot selling Reggae Rags sports collection: www.ReggaeRags.com. In the meantime continue celebrating and enjoying the world of reggae culture. One Love... Customer Service EJANESS INTERNET STORES www.Ejaness.com www.ReggaeCD.com www.ReggaeRags.com www.ReggaeKing.com www.DVDTrail.com www.HealthyLivity.com www.HotGyal.com PO Box 100-887 Brooklyn, NY 11210 Tel: (718) 362-1711 Fax: (718) 763-6241 CustomerService@Ejaness.com "A GLOBAL LEADER IN REGGAE AND SPECIALTY MERCHANDISING" ReggaeCD.com http://www.reggaecd.com/ [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Ambassador David (R.A.W. #5) Subject: Reggae Runnings......... Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:00:10 EST From: Davidbauma@aol.com Ambassador David's Productions 269-665-7483 "Your Caribbean Music Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Rastaman Nane Ambassador David's Pick Dance lessons at Tortilla Flats Saturday Night. Bob Marley Birthday Bash 2006 Tour Dates March 25th Stage Coach, Richland 269-629-9460 Zion Lion - ALL AGE March 31st Intersection, 133 Grandville SW Grand Rapids, MI 616-459-0931 Messenger and the Souldiers Crew, Universal Xpression DJ the African Teacher 18 + Caribbean Food & Craft vendors Ticketmaster 616-373-7000 www.ticketmaster.com Tortilla Flats 124 Portage St. 269-381-5952 Saturday Nights Latin Dance Party 9 PM 21 + Featuring DJs Sammy Montero & DJ Tropickz Dance lessons from 9:30 P - 10:30 P Party Picks VIP passes good for ladies Until 11 P Czar's 505 - http://www.czars.com 505 Pleasant St. St. Joseph 269-983-1166 - 10 PM Jamaica Me Crazy Fridays REGGAE BANDS EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH April 7th - Edi Kriz & the Afro Centrix "Grab the Mic Tour" May 5th - Gizzae Stage Coach Barn (Behind the Black Hawk Restaurants) Corner of M-43 & M-89 Richland 269-629-9460 9 PM March 24th - DJ Assene & DJ Dmass March 25th - Bob Marley B- Bash - Zion Lion - ALL AGE April 14th / 15th - Yoroka March 24th -Detroit Women Featuring 4 time Grammy nominated Kate Hart and 8 of Detroit's best female vocalists winners of 13 Detroit Music Awards 2005. Free Show - All Age Kalamazoo Valley C.C. - Dale Lake Auditorium 269-488-4400 6767 "O" Ave 7:00 PM Boathouse 269-857-2888 10 PM 449 Water St. Saugatuck, MI. April 22nd - Out of Favor Boys (Blues) Reggae DJ Clubs OZ - With DJ Billy the Kid Thursdays 210 South 5th St. Ann Arbor, MI Infinity Sounds & Spector Entertainment 2nd Saturdays at WIAA Hall 2015 E. 7 Mile Rd Detroit Every Thursday PASSA PASSA - 9 PM CAFE LURA-3184 N MILWAUKEE AVE Milwaukee & Belmont, Chicago Dancehall 101 Wednesdays - Joe's Sports Bar Weed Street, Chicago 11pm -4am Caribbean Foods Jamaican Dave's Take Out "The Real Taste Of Jamaica" 1059 Wealthy, Grand Rapids 616-458-7875 Co Co Tropical 517-485-2894 East Grand River Ave., Lansing Hot Spot 269-927-1303 Island Cuisine 76 West Wall Street, Benton Harbor Reggae Radio Dancehall/Reggae WCBN 88.3 FM - Ann Arbor Saturday 7:00p-9:00p Host: Brian Tomsic http://141.211.233.117/rss/Dancehall_Reggae/ Ghetto Vibez CJAM 91.5 FM - Windsor, On. Saturday 3:00p-5:00p Hosts: Ghetto Vibez Sound Crew The Michael Julien Show WDET 101.9 FM - Detroit Saturday 12:00p-5:00a Host: Michael Julien - http://141.211.233.117/rss/Train_To_Skaville/ Reggae Revolution WIDR 89.1 FM DJ - I.B. - Kazoo Tuesday 10 PM - Midnight Request line 269-387-6303 Natty Dreadlock Rock - Rootsmon Bird- Lansing Sundays 5pm-9pm, WLNZ, 89.7, www.wlnz.org or webradio.com WCBN, 88.3 FM Train to Skaville "Strictly Vintage Jamaican Music" 7PM-8PM Tuesday REGGAE STREET WSND 88.9 FM - South Bend 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 WHPR 88.1 FM - Detroit Fridays 9 PM to 2 AM Live from Gibson's Lounge 12924 Puritan, Detroit. Simulcast on TV 33 or Comcast TV 71. LAROCK AND O.C ROBERTS SUNDAYS - FROM 12MID-2AM 102.7FM /RADIO 1 - Detroit Reggae Web Sites Caribbeanconnection2002.com (for your Live and DJ Reggae needs) Jaman Reggae DVDs www.jamanreggaedvd.com www.myccco.com (Caribbean Cultural Carnival Origination) Reggaeambassadors.org Detroitreggae.com Chicago_Reggae.com Islandfestkalamazoo.com/ Niceup.com Chicagoreggae.com Strictlyrootsmusic.com SW Michigan - http://www.drinkjazz.com South Bend Reggae www.southbendreggae.com 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 [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Michael Kuelker (R.A.W. #1190) Subject: Queen Ifrica inner-view on "Positive Vibrations" this Saturday Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:43:10 EST From: MJKuelker@aol.com Greetings. This is an invitation to members of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide to tune in when I interview Queen Ifrica on "Positive Vibrations" this Saturday, March 18 at 8:30 p.m. CST. "Positive Vibrations" airs every Saturday from 8-10 p.m., with Professor Skank and Michael Kuelker on alternating weeks, on KDHX 88.1 FM, a 43,000 watt community radio station serving the St. Louis and metro area. KDHX can be heard online at no charge at _www.kdhx.org_ (http://www.kdhx.org) . Queen Ifrica will speak about her music, particularly "As a Woman," "Black People" and "Randy," songs which are topical to the conflicts in Kingston and the world at large, and she will discuss the peace and development work that she and artists like Luciano & Tony Rebel have been doing in communities in Kingston torn by garrison politics and violence. Queen Ifrica is a cultural artist of significance. Please join us. Michael Kuelker co-host, "Positive Vibrations" R.A.W. 1190 [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Red Di (R.A.W. #) Subject: Red Di Reggae Band Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:32:42 -0800 From: Red Di Greetings reggae lovers. Red Di band is back after a brief charge of positive family energy. Here's an update for some new shows coming up. Saturday, March 18th - Main St. Brewery in Pleasanton CA Thursday, March 23rd - Straits' in Santana Row, San Jose CA Saturday, March 25th - Uncle Roy's, Hayward CA Saturday, April 8th - w/Baldread @ Bear Valley Ski Resort - Reggae on the Mountain Please visit our website at www.reddi.net or join us as a friend at www.myspace.com/reddireggae for details on shows, music downloads, and band news. We'd love to visit with you at a show or online in the support of positive vibes and soulful music. Peace, Red Di [11] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Roots-ee (#214) Subject: The ark band/raw 1414 : march 23 & march 25 2006 Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:47:22 -0500 From: rlam Thursday March 23 Private @ Kenny Chesney's birthday party ( 4 th time ) Saturday March 25 9 pm Sunset Negril 6312 Busch Blvd ( North ) Columbus, Ohio ( Continent District ) http://www.sunsetnegrilexperience.com ( off I-71 just south of I-271 bypass ) ( Jamaican food avavilable all day after 11:00 am ) one love one peace roots-ee --- the ark band RAW 214 - R.A.W. 1414 http://thearkband.com ( reggae ) http://thearkband.blogspot.com [12] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lion Of Zion (R.A.W. #304) Subject: [LOZ:] GOSPELREGGAE: New Papa San CD Available Today! Date: 14 Mar 2006 08:24:02 -0000 From: list_owner@lionofzion.com AVAILABLE TODAY FROM GOSPELREGGAE.COM: [papasan_banner.gif] Artist: PAPA SAN Album: REAL & PERSONAL Genre: Dancehall Reggae Label: Gospo Centric/Zomba Release Date: TODAY! March 14th, 2006 Price: Only $14.95 To hear sound clips from this album and pick up your copy today, simply visit our webstore! SHOP NOW --> http://www.gospelreggae.com Papa San, "Real & Personal": [218_t.jpg] It's often been said that music is the universal language. And, if that's so, no one speaks it better than Papa San. He opens his latest release, the astonishing, compelling, arresting "Real & Personal", with a question that almost teases the listener to try and answer it. "Is it rock? /Is it roll?/Is it reggae?" Papa San asks, as machine-gun volley of percussion, crunching metal guitars and synths pound into play on the sizzling "More Life." And, of course, the answer is simply, "Yes! All of the above." But the trip has only begun. It would be more accurate to just say it's international, Jamaican, "new-school" Dancehall superstar, Papa San: back, bold, and in your face like never before. With a sound completely his own-and constantly evolving-Papa San stretches Gospel to places only he could take it. "Dancehall" music is a highly rhythmic and rapped spin on the traditional melodic reggae groove of masters like Bob Marley, and Papa San was pivotal in birthing it on the world music scene some twenty years ago. Today, he still tips his hat to the past, and reveres his forebears-from Marley to Jimmy Cliff, and Toots & the Maytals--but Papa San has long since moved on-even since his last, award-winning smash project, "God and i". "You can't sit still, " he says. "Sure, this is still Dancehall, but it's new-school. It's some things that are familiar, and some that are brand new. It's what the Lord gives me, and what comes out of my head and my heart. And I let it take me wherever it does. There are no boundaries-to God, or to music." In 1997, Papa San, a long-established king of Dancehall and World music, had what he describes as a supernatural visitation, and committed his life to Jesus Christ. The content of his songs changed to convey his newfound faith in the Gospel, but the mighty grooves, unforgettable hooks and mile-a -minute words and rhymes continued to soar, pour and roar forth. You can't have a culmination on a journey that never ends-and make no mistake, after 20 years and almost as many albums, Papa San has not once even slowed down-but Real & Personal is definitely the most dramatic, captivating, and downright thrill-a-minute ride in his long and preeminent career. Each of the album's 11 new Papa San originals take the listener to a place of its own, and when everything stands out so distinctly, it's impossible to list any one or two stand outs. Still, if you get through just "More Life" alone, and are less than dazzled and devastated, you might want to head for the nearest ER and make sure you've still alive. As Papa San and a pile-driving rhythm section pound home the message of eternal life through Christ, a soulful-even sweet-female vocal ensemble moves in, above, around and through it all with a classic, too-cool and catchy, melodic chorus . Yes, Papa San is back indeed, and kicking it harder than ever for Christ. At the speed of light, Papa San turns the whole groove around, with the other-worldly beauty of "For You Lord," as his singers float in on a gorgeous cloud of melody, and Papa San answers with a slow, penetrating rap, setting up a dialogue with the singers that continues until the two merge into one, in one of the freshest, most fearless expressions of simple and outright praises to the Almighty imaginable. Anyone who's ever wondered about the roots of modern-day rap and hip-hop need look no further than the classic Dancehall jam, "Good to Me," as Papa San spins lightening-fast words, bone-crunching rhythm, and constantly recurring flashes of unforgettable melody into a web of worship that is nothing less than transcendent. Having had his first smash hit while still just a teenager in the mid-'80s, Papa San's phenomenal, ongoing reign on interna tional music charts earned him the nickname "Marathon Man," as it was not uncommon for him to simultaneously hold down several positions in the Top 10 at any given time, as well as two long runs at number one that still no reggae or Dancehall artist to date has surpassed. In 1994 he filled dance floors around the world with "The Programme," which also hit the top of the Billboard dance chart. Smash hits like "I Will Survive," "Legal Rights," "Strange" and "Maddy Maddy Cry," among many others, brought Papa San a huge audience in all the Caribbean Islands and around the world in Japan, Europe, Africa, the U.S. and more throughout the '80s and '90s. In fact, before giving his life to the Lord and being baptized in the faith in 1997, Papa San was a popular figure in American rap circles, being credited as a pioneer by a host of rap superstars. Later connecting with fans of American hip-hop, Papa San landed n umerous videos in heavy rotation on MTV. More recently, he has made guest appearances and shared stages with Gospel titans the likes of Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Trin-t-ee 5:7, Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, and BeBe & CeCe Winans. Raised in Spanish Town, just outside of Jamaica's capital, Kingston, Papa San grew up in an environment where hard work and grinding poverty was the daily norm. But fervent revelry ruled the weekends. Spearheaded by any neighborhood resident with charisma and a potent enough sound system, music, dancing and singing prevailed well into the wee hours of Friday and Saturday nights as the sounds of reggae blasted from P.A.'s loud enough to be heard and felt for many city blocks. Papa San's own father manned such a sound system every week-dubbed "Black Universe"-and his naturally gifted son soaked up the music like the Caribbean sun. The strains of reggae greats like Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and John Holt were intersperse d with a wide range of American pop and rock music, from venerable crooner Nat King Cole to disco diva Donna Summer, all adding additional color to young Papa San's musical palette. By the age of only 12, he had already begun performing with artists more than twice his age, cultivating his prodigious gifts with words and music, with acclaim beyond his young imagination only a few years away. Reared by his grandmother, and being taught the doctrines of the Rastafarian religion, Papa San explains that he never had any teaching or ministering in Christianity or the church. "As a child growing up, I always believed that if I just achieved certain material things that everything would be all right," says Papa San. "As I became older, I had lots of success. I had lots of things, and had tried lots of things, but I never found the satisfaction I had expected. I had given some bad messages in my songs, and I myself at one time had been involved with firear ms, and had run-ins with the police. I had two brothers and two sisters, and both my brothers were killed in street violence. "Life began to take some different turns down roads I had never anticipated. I would have said I had a relationship with the Creator, but I was obviously moving in the wrong direction," he continues. "One day, I opened the Bible and began to read it, and the Holy Spirit started ministering to me, saying in my heart: `You need to get yourself straight. You have to get yourself right.' I wondered if God could really forgive me of my sins over all the years and accept me into His Kingdom. My wife and I went to a church and the pastor told us about Christ. My eyes began to open and I knew that I had to receive Him, regardless of what anyone else thought or said about it." In what could safely be called the world's first new-school, Dancehall "hymn," Papa San's words punctuate an almost choir-like anthe m on "Real & Personal's" "Oh Zion," all under-girded with reverent but relentless rhythm. As the song fades with a lone female voice-sounding both as close and distant as heaven itself-repeating the single line, "There is a place for us," the vision of unity and one-purpose of all God's people that is the heart of Papa San and "Real & Personal" shines brightly, with a clear and holy light. There is indeed "a place for us," and just like the singular, untouchable sound that Papa San can truly call his own, it goes infinitely farther than any preconceptions or easy definitions could begin to convey, and speaks not to just one genre or culture, but to the very heart of humankind itself. Yes, Papa San is back, and in a very big way. But then again, he never left, or even took his eye off the prize for a minute. "I want to see souls saved for the Kingdom," he says, "and not just a few , but millions! It's as simple as that. The music is the bait to draw all those who don't know Him, but the message is what will grab them. And once you have found and are holding onto Him, you never want to let go. That's who-and all-I am about." And that is as real and personal as it gets. To hear sound clips from this album and pick up your copy today, simply visit our webstore today! SHOP NOW --> http://www.gospelreggae.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."