(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Friday May 12, 2006 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] El Burrito Fiesta Press Release [2] The Ark Band @ Sunset Negril in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday May 13 2006 [3] [LOZ:] GOSPELREGGAE: Imisi "Forward"/Vote Gospel Reggae Awards [4] 'REGGAE VIBES' #523 [5] Places to find Flavor online [6] European Connections [7] Mtn Lions May 12,13,18 [8] EVENT CANCELLED 5/13/06 Patrice Concepts 3 Year Anniversary @ The Stealth - Hackensack, NJ [9] A note from scenic isle. [10] VERNON NEILLY EXPLODES ON TO BILLBOARD CHARTS [11] Subject: [Newsletter] ROSKINDS:HOPIS IN JAMAICA & SANTA CRUZ ONE LOVE EVENT ON LABOR DAY [12] Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Sister Yasmin (R.A.W. #) Subject: El Burrito Fiesta Press Release Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 02:47:19 -0700 From: Yasmin Solomon Press Release/PSA For Immediate Release - May 8, 2006 Contact: DJ Sister Yasmin, 707-884-4703; sisteryasmin@hotmail.com EL BURRITO FIESTA DE ANIVERSARIO/MEMORIAL WEEKEND PARTY EL BURRITO ORGANIC TAQUERIA in Point Arena celebrates their 3rd Anniversary on SATURDAY, MAY 27th, 2006 with a Fiesta de Aniversario/Memorial Weekend Party at the Taqueria at 165 Main Street in downtown Point Arena. The party begins at 12 noon. The owners of El Burrito invite everyone, locals and visitors alike, to a day of great food, drink and music. Luz will be cooking her authentic Mexican specialties --Tamales, Pozole, Carnitas, Chile Rellenos, as well as their usual superb menu. A free soda or Horchata (homemade Mexican beverage) comes with your meal. El Burrito also serves Pacifico, Corona and organic beers. An exciting mix of Musica Latina, Reggae, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, Funk and other music from the u.s. and The World will enhance the day for listening and dancing; music provided by DJ Sister Yasmin's Crucial Dance Riddims sound system. Joi n Luz, Rosa, Federico and Max in celebrating 3 years of serving our community with their fine restaurant, friendly service, and positive attitudes. For more information call El Burrito at 707-882-2910, or Sister Yasmin at 884-4703. [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Roots-ee (R.A.W. #) Subject: The Ark Band @ Sunset Negril in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday May 13 2006 Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 23:48:14 -0400 From: rlam Saturday 13 May 2006 Sunset Negril - Columbus, Ohio SHOW TIME 10 pm 6312 Busch Boulevard 614.888.9274 ( in the continent in north columbus off I-71 just south of I-271 ) ( Jamaican food available all day after 11:00 am ) one love one peace roots-ee --- the ark band http://thearkband.com ( reggae ) http://thearkband.blogspot.com [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lion Of Zion Ent (R.A.W. #) Subject: [LOZ:] GOSPELREGGAE: Imisi "Forward"/Vote Gospel Reggae Awards Date: 8 May 2006 21:48:01 -0000 From: list_owner@lionofzion.com [feat_uga.jpg] The nominees have finally been announced for the 2006 UGI Gospel Reggae Awards Powered by GospelReggae.com. Go to www.gospelreggae.com today to find out who made the ballot, and then vote for your favorite artists in two simple steps. Spread the word! We are the only gospel reggae awards that allow you--the true fans of gospel reggae to choose the winners! While you're visiting www.GospelReggae.com don't forget to pick up a copy of 'Imisi's "Forward" for only $13.95 and get three free exclusive downloads! Here are the details: <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< 'IMISI LAUNCHES "FORWARD": (Christafari Presents: Imisi, "Forward", P roduced by Mark Mohr) The wait is finally over... 'Imisi's "Forward" is now available through Lion of Zion Entertainment. "Forward" has already been described by many in the industry as the best gospel reggae album of 2006! And it seems that the fans agree, given the flood of preorders that have come into www.GospelReggae.com in anticipation of this exciting new project. Order your copy today and receive three free digital downloads of exclusive 'Imisi tunes dubbed by Mark Mohr and Solomon Jabby (offer valid through Friday May 12th). Last Friday 'Imisi officially launched "Forward" at their home church (Christian Life Center, Riverside, CA), where brothers David and Jubilee Fohe also lead worship on Sunday Mornings. The place was packed with people of all races and nationalities including a whole bunch of Polynesians (Tongans and Samoans). Mark Mohr was master of ceremonies for the night and Sent Out and Avion B lackman opened up for 'Imisi. The guys played mostly songs from their new album including "Rivers of Babylon" and "My Friend", two tracks from their original "Youth Exodus Live" album that were revamped and re-recorded for "Forward". They also performed a stellar combination with Christafari's Mark Mohr for the title track "Forward". The concert ended with a heartfelt impromptu message by David Fohe and closed in praise and worship. The night was a tremendous success and just the beginning of what promises to be a very successful year for 'Imisi. UP CLOSE WITH PRODUCER MARK MOHR: "There are very few artists in the world that I would give six months of my life to," said Christafari front man Mark Mohr, "But when it came to this exceptional group of guys ('Imisi), it was a no-brainer. They are tremendously talented brothers with the sweetest spirits. For their last two albums ("Youth Exodus Live" and "Visions of the Father"), I was brought in at the end of the projects to mix--so my contribution was very limited. And for over ten years I have wanted to produce an album from scratch for these guys. This dream came true last October when we started the lengthy process of recording sixteen original tracks for the group's "Forward" album" (that releases today through Lion of Zion Entertainment). "Last time around they relied heavily on drum machines and sequencing," said Mohr. "But for this album, I set out to use only live musicians including David, Jubilee and members of my band Christafari. I approached it with the same vigor as when I was recording "Valley of Decision" or "WordSound&Power" for Christafari. While I had more fun on this album than on previous studio projects, I also got tremendously sick due to the insane hours we kept and ended up battling chronic bronchitis for over four months. But in the end it was all worth it. Many are saying that this is my best production to date. I'd have to agree with them, but that has everything to do with the talent that I was working with and their amazing songwriting skills." Are you still trying to figure out who these guys are? Have you ever heard of Youth Exodus? That's them before they changed their name to 'Imisi (pronounced 'Ee-mee-see). If you own Christafari's "Reggae Sunday School," "Raggamuffin Hip Hop 1 and 2" or "To the King", then you are already familiar with their silky voices. Still not ringing a bell? Do you have a copy of Christafari's best selling "Gravity" album? If so, then check out track seven. That's them singing on "Visions of the Father", the song that spawned an entirely separate album by the same name. In fact, their last effort (Visions of the Father) did so well that they are currently just behind Christafari an d Sherwin Gardner as the third all-time best selling artist on GospelReggae.com. Here are more details. Shop Now===> http://www.gospelreggae.com <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< [1144546485.jpg] ARTIST: 'Imisi ALBUM: Forward LABEL: Lion of Zion Entertainment PRICE: Only $13.95 [223_t.jpg] ALBUM REVIEW: Paying homage to the roots of Jamaican music, 'Imisi (pronounced ee-mee-see) advances the genre with their landmark album "Forward" (Lion of Zion). Packed with sixteen reggae anthems, this release is refreshingly urgent ye t enduring. Brothers David (Tevita Kouso Kousa) and Jubilee (Siupeli Koula) Fohe have grown tremendously as songwriters and performers since their 2003 debut album "Visions of the Father" (Lion of Zion). While some artists may struggle with the 'sophomore slump', these brothers are flourishing, taking their music to a whole new plateau. This highly anticipated sophomore effort is sure to satisfy any listener with its vibrant vocals, sophisticated songs and inventive arrangements. Just take a listen to the compelling intro on the first track "Keep on Preaching", and you'll realize that these guys are taking no prisoners. This CD was recorded entirely at the Zionic Sounds Dub Lab, in Los Angeles, CA. When approaching "Forward", award-winning producer Mark Mohr set out to replace the synthetic with the authentic. In contrast with their previous effort "Visions of the Father", Mohr opted for earthy textures and tone s this time around instead of sterile digital sequencing. This entire album boasts live instruments; drums, bass, keys, guitar, percussion and a blistering horn section--creating a full-bodied sound reminiscent of Christafari's "WordSound&Power". Backed by an all-star cast of reggae musicians (including members of Christafari), 'Imisi's sweet textured voices and distinct dancehall style command the listener's attention from the first note to the last. On Forward, 'Imisi convincingly melds Jamaican lovers' rock reggae with dancehall, seasoned with their own unique Polynesian flavor. This blend creates an international sound that is contemporary yet timeless. While Forward is primarily an English language recording, 'Imisi peppers in Jamaican patois on songs like "Purity and Truth", Tongan (their native dialect) on the "Tongan War Chant", Spanish on "Adelante" and Portuguese for the Brazilian massive on the rootsy "I srael". Fusing an unshakably God-centered message with the full intricacies of bona-fide Jamaican reggae, these Pacific Islanders from the United Kingdom of Tonga are in great contrast with the message of today's top secular reggae acts. Packed with powerful spirit-engaging tracks, Forward is an evangelical musical ministry tool like no other with lyrics that are bold statements of faith, comfort and hope. This is reggae for your soul. This mesmerizing album is loaded with inventive arrangements, melodic hooks, lush harmonies, vibrant vocals and inspiring lyrics. Stand out songs include the title track featuring Christafari, the soothing "Don't Worry," "No Other God," featuring Darrel Mansfield, and the stellar reinterpretations of "Rivers of Babylon" and "My Friend" (that previously appeared on their "Youth Exodus Live" album). There is honestly not one bad track on this album--It is all killer an d no filler. If you only buy one gospel reggae album this year, make it "Forward". Pick up your copy today. YOU WON'T REGRET IT! Shop Now===> http://www.gospelreggae.com [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lance-O (R.A.W. 3) Subject: 'REGGAE VIBES' #523 Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 17:18:06 -0400 From: lanceo@kulchashok.com Greetings Reggae, Soca & Caribbean music fans, Anyone interested in booking Elvis White please let me know. They are especially interested in doing college shows. First to hear this week's edition or to download click here: http://www.kulchashok.com/mp3/reggaevibes523.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.TEMPERATURE SEAN PAUL SNO CONE/ATLANTIC 9. CLOTHES DROP SHAGGY BIG YARD 8. LEAVE ME LONELY LUTAN FYAH TOTAL SATISFACTION 7. HYPERVENTILATING TAMI CHYNN UNIVERSAL 6 RISE N SHINE BURRO BANTON MASSIVE B 5. BADMAN FORWARD, BADMAN PULL UP DING DONG VP 4. GI DEM ELEPHANT MAN SMASH HYPERACTIVE 3. PROTECT BY JAH CAPLETON DON CORELEON 2. BREAK IT OFF RIHANNA/SEAN PAUL 1. I PROMISE YOU ELVIS WHITE & AKON 1720 This weeks top stories: 1. IRAWMA 2. REGGAE SOCA MUSIC AWARDS 3. RISING STAR 4. NEW RELEASES 5. TRIVIA 6. 'SELECTOR'S CHOICE': MR LEXXUS 'NUTTIN NAH GWAAN' Love & Respect, LANCE-O KULCHA SHOK MUZIK 1218 Drexel Av ste# 203 Miami, Fl 33139 http://www.kulchashok.com 305.534.6110 [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Henry Turner Jr & Flavor (R.A.W. #741) Subject: Places to find Flavor online Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 15:23:00 -0500 From: Henry Turner HENRY TURNER & THE LOUISIANA GUMBO COMBINATION - iTUNES: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=119241047& s=143441 MERRY CHRISTMAS - iTUNES: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=128204818& s=143441 HENRY TURNER ON eMUSIC: http://www.emusic.com/artist/11620/11620809.html HENRY TURNER & THE LOUISIANA GUMBO COMBINATION: http://www.audiolunchbox.com/album?a=49118 MERRY CHRISTMAS: http://www.audiolunchbox.com/album?a=51779 HURRICANE HEALING VOL 2 - HENRY TURNER JNR: http://www.musicload.de/item.ml?releaseid=597237_1 HURRICANE HEALING VOL 2- iTUNES: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=100543275& s=143441 HENRY TURNER & THE LOUISIANA GUMBO COMBINATION on AOL: http://aol.musicnow.com/az/artist.jhtml?id=5939769 MERRY CHRISTMAS on AOL: http://aol.musicnow.com/az/artist.jhtml?id=5936525 HENRY TURNER & THE LOUISIANA GUMBO COMBINATION on MARTIAN http://www.martianmusic.com/MartianMusic.aspx?Form=Works&cid=10522&aid=74 83336 HENRY TURNER on RHAPSODY: http://www.rhapsody.com/henryturnerjrandflavor/louisianagumbocombo MERRY CHRISTMAS on RHAPSODY: http://www.rhapsody.com/henryturner/merrychristmas Damien Reilly CEO Blue Pie Productions ™ Pty Ltd ABN 78 079 594 479 www.bluepie.com.au Music 4 Life 4 Living 4 Ever 4 U 2 NJOY ! Publishing Member of APRA since 1999 www.apra.com.au Member of PPCA www.ppca.com.au Member of AIR www.air.org.au Member of ARIA www.aria.com.au Member of AIEX www.aiex.com.au Member of PPL UK www.ppluk.com Head Office: Unit 6 No 11 Dudley Street Randwick, NSW, 2031 Australia damien@bluepie.com.au m: 0422 997760 p: 612 9310 0155 f: 612 9310 0166 Why not listen to our web radio stations: Blue Pie Radio MUZIK 4U Click here !!! www.bluepie.com.au/blueradio FRINGE RADIO - OUT THERE ON THE FRINGE !!! www.fringeradio.com Please feel free to visit our partner websites: www.indigenousblue.com www.smsgrooves.com www.magicbluecreative.com www.magicbluemedia.com www.boogietravel.com Talk for FREE on www.engin.com.au engin to engin calls are FREE This email is confidential. it is the recipient's responsibility to ensure that any attachments are scanned for viruses prior to use. Henry Turner Jr. and Flavor R.A.W. #741 PO BOX 64895 Baton Rouge La. 70896 henryturner@juno.com 225-952-0784 www.HenryTurnerjr.com www.Flavor.ballardsbytes.com www.myspace.com/henryturnerjrandflavor http://wildplum.co.uk/music/henryturnerjr.andflavor/ [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Laura Haykel (R.A.W. #1648) Subject: European Connections Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 09:02:18 -0400 From: Laura Haykel Greetings & Blessings This is Laura with the Reggae Festival Guide magazine. I will be heading for Europe in mid May and would like to connect with some fellow RAW Bredren and Sistren. If you live in London, Paris or Amsterdam or will be on tour in those cities between May 15-25th, please reach out to me at the email below. Give thanks! Much Love, Laura RAW #1648 LHAYKEL2@YAHOO.COM [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Mountain Lions Int'l (R.A.W. #1918) Subject: Mtn Lions May 12,13,18 Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 11:11:05 -0500 From: Rick Schneider Hey All Lions' Fans Affiliates, Friends, and Lionesses, Our favorite authentic afre-rok style original reggae band, Mountain Lions International, has an exciting week coming up. May 12, 2006 at 9:00pm it is Park Place. 268 Reid St, Fontana, WI USA. Park Place is becoming the funnest place to be in Southern Wisconsin for live music. PP has many plans in store for this Resort Community. Indoor/outdoor/grand opening events and MLI will be on hand for much of it. Their website will be coming soon and we will get you the link. May 13, 2006 is graduation day for Ruff Lion at UW-Whitewater. His mama from Sierra Leone we be in attendence to see Joe get his MA. Dr. Juan will be sitting behind the kit for Joe at Jack's Bar in Grill in Forreston, IL at 1:00pm. Jack's will be celebrating their 1st year anniversary in the land of the flatlanders west of Rockford(not the same place as Fat Jack's in Whitewater). Check MLI website for details. May 18, 2006 will be of great interest to our worldwide fans. Via the internet you get a chance to see the Mtn Lions live in action. Simulcast from the Annex in Madison, Wisconsin USA the Lions will be on stage about 10:30pm CDT (that's Chicago time). More details next week; just start making plans to stay up late or get up early depending on your location. www.mountainlionsinternational.com www.myspace.com/mountainlionsinternational www.maximum-ink.com www.intheannex.com www.reggaeambassadors.com www.greatdome.net www.entertainmentworks.us Peace Papa Lion (R.A.W. #1918) [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Deeboz Muzik (R.A.W. 3) Subject: CANCELLED 5/13/06 Patrice Concepts 3 Year Anniversary @ The Stealth - Hackensack, NJ Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 14:45:13 -0500 From: Deeboz Muzik Deeboz Muzik Newsletter PATRICE CONCEPTS 3 Year Anniversary party featuring the "PERSUADERS" and New York 107.5WBLS Radio Host "EDDIE LOVE" @ The Stealth Nightclub in Hackensack, NJ has been CANCELLED. Effective 5/5/06 The Stealth Nightclub was closed permanently. Details regarding the new location and event date will be sent ASAP. ----EVENT CANCELLED--- ---------- PATRICE CONCEPTS COMPANY BACKGROUND-------------- Patrice Concepts specialize in Custom website designs, Promotion/Hosting, Flash Animation, Eccomerce Solutions, Search Engine Optimization, CD/DVD Inserts, Book/Magazine Covers, Magnets, Brochures, Photo/Video Montage, Internet Banners, Postcards, Invitations, Corporate Branding, Avatars, E-newsletters, Resumes and much more. ------------- CLIENTS INCLUDE: ----------------- Patrice Concepts is the creative force behind websites for: 3x Grammy Winner Bunny Wailer, Entertainment company Deeboz Muzik, Recording artist "CAPLETON", Lexxus/The Prince, Johnny Osbourne, Tony Curtis, New York 107.5FM WBLS Radio Host and Voice Over Specialist "EDDIE LOVE", Record label: Reggae Vibes Productions Inc, NJ graphic design company "Debographic", real estate, construction, ministries, restaurants, dance/choreography and many other types of business. Visit: www.patriceconcepts.com or call (973) 985-1369 for more information ©Copyright 2001-2006 Deeboz Muzik & www.deebozmuzik.com All Rights Reserved. [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Scenic Isle (R.A.W. #) Subject: a note from scenic isle. Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 08:03:46 -0400 From: george pond howdy everyone! george here, to tell y'all about the newest website in this area!! www.theovertakers.com this site will be filled with the most current info surrounding the BLUEGRASSTAFARI FALL TOUR '06. starring: the Overtakers, with the CX-1 Black Hole Bluegrass Boys. please examine. love, gsp23 RSVP to warpcosm@gmail.com Much Love Peace ONE LOVE [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Vernon Neilly (R.A.W. #) Subject: VERNON NEILLY EXPLODES ON TO BILLBOARD CHARTS Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 16:06:08 -0400 From: info@boosweet.com This Mi2N news (http://www.mi2n.com) was e-Wired to you by info@boosweet.com at 04:06 PM Tuesday May 09th, 2006: => VERNON NEILLY EXPLODES ON TO BILLBOARD CHARTS; Vernon Neilly's New Single From The Award Winning CD "G-Fire II" Was Released To The World Via AC/UAC Commercial, Satellite, Cable, Internet Stations Across The Globe http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=89470 [11] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Robert Roskind (R.A.W. #) Subject: [Newsletter] ROSKINDS:HOPIS IN JAMAICA & SANTA CRUZ ONE LOVE EVENT ON LABOR DAY Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 10:10:49 -0400 From: robert roskind THE GATHERING OF THE PEACEMAKERS:HEALING OUR PIECE OF THE PLANET SAN LORENZO RIVER PARK - DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ THE GATHERING OF THE PEACEMAKERS: Healing Santa Cruz With One Love Santa Cruz, California - Labor Day Free Admission! Our next event will be in San Lorenzo River Park in downtown Santa Cruz, California on Labor Day, September 4, 2006. The event will include addresses from Native American elders, Tibetan monks, religious leaders and local teachers of love. It will also include performances by local and internationally-known conscious artists whose message reinforces our own. Already Grammy-award nominee reggae artist Luciano and recording artist Mikey General have said they are coming to perform at this event. All speakers and performers donate their time and talent for free. Click For Our Home Page http://www.rastaheart.com GRAMMY-NOMINATED CONSCIOUS REGGAE ARTIST LUCIANO To date, our family has organized and hosted 74 of these "One Love Events" in Jamaica and on Native American reservations, colleges and at public venues in the U.S. All these events encourage the audience to claim themselves as teachers of love - as peacemakers - by exercising love and forgiveness in their lives. All are non-commercial, involve no outside funding and are free to the public. They are non-denominational, apolitical and bring forward a message of universal love for all. Our latest event, produced in conjunction with the Jamaican government, was for Bob Marley's 60th Birthday Celebration on February 6, 2005 in Kingston, Jamaica with a live audience of tens of thousands and a TV and radio audience of almost two million. It included presentations by the Governor General, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Tourism and many civic leaders and conscious talk show hosts. Twenty well-known recording artists also performed. http://www.thunderbeat.com KINGSTON,JAMAICA-BOB MARLEY'S 60TH B'DAY These events have often led to a community-wide healing. Our five events on the Hopi reservation catalyzed their defeating reservation gambling and preserving their ancient ways. Our events on the Havasupai reservation on the floor of the Grand Canyon help them in electing a pro-environmental tribal council committed to protecting the Canyon. In Jamaica, our 54 concerts brought a much-needed message of love to the island. HEALING SANTA CRUZ WITH ONE LOVE We believe that if the peacemakers - those people teaching love in the community - can gather together and revitalize each other as well as encourage others to join them as peacemakers, they can have a positive effect on the entire community manifesting in lower crime, drug abuse, domestic abuse, etc. We encourage each person to heal the small piece of the planet the Creator has assigned them by simply loving and forgiving as much as they can. We have chosen Santa Cruz for our first major event in an American city as we feel it is fertile ground for healing itself with love. HOPI ELDERS VISIT JAMAICA (Photo by Roy Sweetland-Kingston) Radford and Lorna Quamahongnewa, their daughter, Dawn, son-in-law Duane and grandson, Rad, were guests of Elaine Wint and Carol Narcisse and their wellness festival, Wellfest, and at local schools in Kingston, Jamaica on April 28-30. Last September, Elaine and Carol journeyed to Hopiland with us, John Fray and Abijah to meet the Quamahongnewas, who are featured in our latest book, The Beauty Path: A Native American Journey Into One Love. The Hopis are considered by all Native American tribes as the most culturally and spiritually intact. They are revered for their ancient wisdom and prophecies. Radford is a traditional spiritual leader and the spokesperson for the elders of the village of Shungopavi, the "Mother Village" of the tribe. This is not a casual visit but rather one of great significance - one that completes a "sacred circle" and is part of ancient prophecy. Almost 1,000 years ago, the tribe made a Covenant with the Creator to stay on their land and practice their ways in order to become the first society of "Hopi," which in their language means "Peaceful People." For almost a millennium they have done this, keeping alive their sacred Ceremonial Cycle, a year-long series of ceremonies that, through song, dance, drumming and spoken word, contains all human wisdom. There are ceremonies teaching generosity, courage, agape, forgiveness, loyalty, patience, devotion, compassion, non-violence, respect for women, etc. They were told this work was not just for themselves but for all humanity. Their elders tell us that they are very close to completing their Covenant. After centuries of struggling with the violence and corruption within human nature, after decades-long conflicts with the white race, neighboring tribes and within their own villages, the elders believe they may be within one generation of finally becoming Hopi - The Peaceful People. Their prophecies instructed them to now share this knowledge with the world. They went to Jamaica because Jamaica has helped them in their sacred task. Conscious reggae music has been popular on the reservation for over twenty years. It has become a powerful drumbeat, reinforcing their ancient instructions of love and forgiveness. In the last two decades, there have been almost 70 reggae concerts on the Hopi reservation featuring Jamaican artists. All reinforced the tribe's message of love and helped the tribe, especially the youth, to stay on the road Home - to stay on the Hopi Way. The Hopi elders journeyed to Jamaica with their message of love and forgiveness to close this sacred circle - to repay the Jamaican people who through their turmoil have birthed a musical message of love that has helped the tribe complete their sacred mission. As they have helped the Hopi complete their Covenant, they now can help Jamaica to complete hers as stated in her National Pledge to "play her part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race. The Quamahongnewas journey through the island was filmed by Nathan Koenig and Shelli Lipton, our friends who run the Woodstock Museum. It will soon be available as a DVD. (This article was reprinted in part in the April 27 Jamaica Observer - see link below) Click here to go to Jamaica Observer Article http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/letters/html/20060426T210000-0500_103391_OBS_NATIVE_AMERICAN_ELDERS_COMING_TO_JAMAICA.asp VISIT US AT THE SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL (Luciano in 2005) We will have a booth at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Mendocino County, California June 23-25. Artists will include Ras Michael, Gregory Issacs, Culture, Coco Tea, Don Carlos and many more. Join us if you can! For more info: www.snwmf.com Click to go to SNWMF site http://www.snwmf.com OUR NEW BOOK IS OUT! This book is a combination of Native American wisdom and prophecy, as well as our personal journey through Jamaica and several Native American tribes. In it, you will meet many people devoted to healing the planet by awakening others to their true destiny as peacemakers. It also offers guidance for determining your own personal Beauty Path. Join us as we visit the Havasupai in their ancient village on the floor of the Grand Canyon, a six-hour trek from the closest road. Listen in as we reason with elders of the Hopi, one of the most spiritual and culturally-intact tribes, whose sacred Ceremonial Cycle holds all human wisdom. Visit the "Valley of the Vapors," where many tribes once gathered in peace. Join us as we host One Love concerts and events throughout Jamaica and on Indian reservations - spreading a message of love and forgiveness, following in the footsteps of The Peacemaker of the ancient Iroquois Confederacy - the first democracy. "I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more about Native American culture and spirituality." - Leonard Peltier, Native American leader, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, author of Prison Writings: My Life Is My Sundance "Through this book, all cultures the world over will see that love and peace, friendly and happy relationships and elongated life are long due." - Radford Quamahongnewa, Traditional Hopi Elder of Shungopavi Village "This could be the Father's plan - without the revolution." - Supai Waters, Havasupai Keeper-of-the-Secrets If you would like to order a copy, just click below and we will ship it to you (signed). We are selling the books at $7.50 (a 50% discount). All profits go back to the Hopi and Havasupai tribes. Or read free on line by going to: http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/view_newsletter.php?newsletter_id=1409565088 Click here to order book http://www.rastaheart.com/books.html Julia & Robert Roskind PO Box 2142 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828) 295-4610 roskind@boone.net www.onelovepress.com one love press · po box 2142 · blowing rock · NC · 28605 [12] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From Clinton Fearon (R.A.W. #) Subject: Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 13:08:36 -0700 From: Boogie Brown Productions CLINTON FEARON & BOOGIE BROWN BAND Many thanks to all of you who gave us your vote in the Seattle Weekly's 2006 Music Awards....we won our category thanks to your support!! Seattle Weekly 2006 Music Awards World/Reggae Clinton Fearon and Boogie Brown Band Clinton "Basie" Fearon and his band deal in roots-rock reggae and live dub, and Seattle is addicted. With a pedigree this impressive, it's easy to see why: Coming of age in '60s Kingston, Fearon was a Studio One mainstay as bassist with the group the Gladiators, and worked with genre greats like Lee "Scratch" Perry and Yabby You. His colleagues are equally talented. Drummer Nelson Miller earned his chops with Burning Spear; keyboardist-vocalist Barbara Kennedy with the Abyssinians and Chata Ady; and bassist Jeff DeMelle, percussionist Iré, trumpeter Bill Jones, and saxophonist Izaak Mills have each burned up their reggae, ska, and jazz scenes-and keep the flame lit in Boogie Brown. As Marley sang: "Hey mister music/Sure sounds good to me." RACHEL SHIMP http://www.seattleweekly.com/music/0619/winners.php And...upcoming shows.......... Saturday, May 13 EAGLE'S BALLROOM Olympia WA with Dub Championz and Covenant Friday, May 19 THE NIGHTLIGHT LOUNGE 211 East Chestnut Bellingham WA with Freesound more info: www.nightlightlounge.com Saturday, May 20 JAZZBONES 2803 6th Avenue Tacoma WA more info: www.jazzbones.com Boogie Brown Productions 1412 S.W. 102nd #239 Seattle, WA 98146 USA URL: www.boogiebrown.com Email: boogie@boogiebrown.com ...make a joyful noise, let's disturb the devil... *********************************************************************** 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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