(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Saturday, October 06, 2007 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] Open Letter to the R.A.W membership, re. Board nominations/elections [2] Yellowman & Sagittarius Band - Tonight in Delray Beach! [3] GOSPELREGGAE: Kenneth Appiah/Christafari Concerts [4] Daniel Pearl Events 2007 updates on web page (HAJI MIKE) [5] Does anyone have an email address for DJ Bastafari Judah from the Netherlands? [6] Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (October 3, 2007) [7] Scott Korchak Memorial Events [8] Upcoming Renegade shows in Northern California _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Kyle Russell, IED [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Open Letter to the R.A.W membership, re. Board nominations/elections Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 23:04:42 EDT Dear R.A.W membership, It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to the nominees who've stepped forward to support R.A.W as Board members, for the positions which had been posted as available through October 1: Executive Board Secretary - Daniel Frankston Treasurer - Joanie Pearson General Directors PR/Media - Frances Nwajei Web Site - Gary 'Challi' Garrett On-Line Communications Coordinator. - Robert 'Peace' Wright Off-Line Communications Coordinator - open Record Label/DJ's Coordinator - 'Ras' Danny Fallon & Christopher Jahmeek Performing Artists Coordinator - Frankie Moniz Committed Reggae Fans Coordinator - David Bauman As you can see, we have only one position for which there is more than one nominee (Record Label/DJ's Coordinator) and one position for which we have no nominees (Off-Line Coordinator). The existing Board - with jurisdiction till after the election/instatement of the new Board (at or before the Annual Meeting) - will be sending out ballots for the contested Label/DJ's position. These will additionally feature the names, qualifications and mission statements of all the nominees listed above, over the next week(s). We will also include an announcement of the vacancy in the Off-Line Coordinator position - perhaps act to fill it temporarily (on an interim basis) - and once the new Board is in place, we'll seek to fill that vacancy officially, as provided for in the Bylaws. Be it known that as with the announcement of the now-closed nominations period, our Off-line community will be kept fully in the loop. We allow 2 weeks for them to receive hard copy notice of our electoral milestones; over a week for to respond; and another 2 weeks for the postal system to bring back their mail to our offices. On-line members have all likewise been emailed every step of the way. So between our own internal communications, and my own considerably large serviced email-list (or "extra-R.A.W outreach," which led to the Reggae Festival eGuide's picking up our announcement of the R.A.W election), it's safe to say that anyone who could, or should have known about this election, has had a more than fair chance to learn of it and act on the opportunity to put forth their application for service. In closing, let me say on behalf of the entire organization: we are deeply grateful to each of these applicants for their ongoing interest in volunteering their considerable capabilities towards the advancement of R.A.W. PS. Daniel Frankston, although not yet acting in an official capacity, has been enormously helpful in the past week. He's graciously agreed to field any members' perspectives and recommendations on this whole process, and to furnish the Board with a compilation of those views, which we hope will assist in our progress. Please direct your communications on the topic to him at frankston@ireggae.com. Given our desire to move this process forward, we would appreciate hearing from you regarding your views over the next few days. 'Forwarding the Reggae Vibe...Everytime,' Kyle Russell, #238 IED, Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= > From: Debbie Allen [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1965] Subject: Yellowman & Sagittarius Band - Tonight in Delray Beach! Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2007 08:29:05 EDT Noteworthy South Florida Events Calendar Special e-blast THIS SATURDAY NIGHT! Yellowman & Sagittarius Band The one & only¡­ King Yellowman! Oct. 6, Sat, $15 at the door, ages 21+ King Yellowman has an incredible history in Reggae music. His upbringing at the Maxfield Home orphanage in Kingston and being albino in Jamaica were two obstacles the he overcame and went on to be (at one time) the biggest reggae artist since Bob Marley. To read more on Yellowman: http://djyellowman.com See New Times article by Lady English one of his last visits to South Florida: http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2003-08-21/music/slack-and-loud/ City Limits 19 NE 3rd Ave. Delray Beach 561-279-8222 www.citylimitsdelray.com www.myspace.com/citylimitsdelray www.thehoneycomb.com Blessed Love, Debbie Allen Entertainment Consultant & Producer Represention Featuring ~~ Calton Coffie & Badd Boyzz The Original Badd Boy from Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica Grammy winning singer of the Cops TV Theme song - Bad Boys www.myspace.com/caltoncoffie www.caltoncoffie.com Video of Calton Coffie & Badd Boyzz Live in Brazil last May: Sweat A La La La La Loong - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVR3RmauQlY&mode=related&search and Games People Play-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeQGoPY6Xv8&mode=related&search http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeQGoPY6Xv8&mode=related&search& Marijah & the Reggae Allstars - New Times 2007 Best Live Band Marijah & the Reggae All-stars Live! Upcoming Shows!!! Nov 2, Fri Evening on the Avenue ¡è Downtown Lake Worth, FL - 6-10pm FREE Nov 9, Fri Hollywood Beach Theater, Hollywood beach, FL - 7-10pm FREE www.myspace.com/marijahmusic www.marijahmusic.com Reggae Rhythms ~ All Over the World Attn: Debbie Allen PO Box 814826 Hollywood, FL 33081-4826 Tel: 954-981-5887 Mobile: 954-562-2135 Fax: 954-966-3663 ReggaeRhythmsNow@aol.com Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide R.A.W #1965 "Poverty is the worst form of violence." Mohandas Gandhi [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lion Of Zion Ent [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: [LOZ:] GOSPELREGGAE: Kenneth Appiah/Christafari Concerts Date: 3 Oct 2007 01:16:02 –0000 From: Reply-To: Today: 10,544 people get this email. Tomorrow: 20,000. Lofty goal? Perhaps, but it is possible with your help; please ask 5 friends to join our e-mail list at GospelReggae.com. To ensure that you continue to receive emails from us, make sure that you add list_owner@lionofzion.com to your address book. Greetings from GospelReggae.com We have Lion of Zion's latest release to our massive webstore this week; Kenneth Appiah and the Soul Winner's "Keep On.” And while you are at our store don't forget to pick up hot new CDs by Mikal, Judy Mowatt, Ziggy Soul, Katalys Crew, Stitchie, Tiko, Kristine Alicia, Lynette White, Shadrach and Solomon Jabby. Christafari will be performing two free concerts in California this week and the group is looking for more opportunities to play! Here are the details: 1>. New CD: KENNETH APPIAH, "KEEP ON" 2>. BOOK CHRISTAFARI AT YOUR EVENT/CHURCH 3>. RECENT ADDITIONS TO OUR WEBSTORE 4>. CHRISTAFARI CONCERTS IN CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK! 1>. New CD: KENNETH APPIAH, " ;KEEP ON" Artist: Kenneth Appiah and the Soul Winners Album: Keep On Genre: Roots / African / World Label: Lion of Zion Entertainment Cost: ONLY $12.97 ALBUM DESCRIPTION: On his solo debut "Keep On,” Kenneth Appiah takes us on a wonderful musical journey to West Africa with a fusion of Ghanaian rhythms, Reggae and Afro-pop. The first of it's kind in the gospel arena; he has been compared to the likes of Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal, Alpha Blonde and even Lucky Dube. Over dense percussion, melodic guitars and vibrant horns, he sings captivating songs of praise and worship. "This is Lion of Zion's first endeavor back into African or World music since our groundbreaking 2002 compilation 'Africa Anointed', said Lion of Zion and GospelReggae.com president Mark Mohr. " To be honest with you, so much of the gospel music that has been coming out of Africa lately has been sterile or synthetic so when I received Kenneth Appiah's demos I was blown away. Not only were his lyrics profound and his heart for God evident, I loved the energy of his tracks and the organic sounds that define his music such as live drums, melodi c guitars, vibrant horns, dense vocals and hypnotic percussion. After just one listen, my wife (Avion Blackman) and I knew that we had to sign Kenneth to our label and give his incredible music a platform, for it is unlike anything that we had ever heard before--it is musician's music!" If his name sounds familiar, there's a reason; we first heard Kenneth's reggae sound on GospelReggae.com's "Boomshots!" compilation. On his first full-length US release, Ken gives us more reggae and a heavy dose of West African sounds. This 16-track masterpiece kicks off with galloping percussion on the upbeat "Temple." When I asked Kenneth about the song, he said with his signature raspy voice and a childlike smile, "As King Solomon dedicated the temple to the Lord, so I want to dedicate my body to the Holy Spirit." Whether he is singing in English or in Twi (a language of Ghana), the spirit of Kenneth’s lyrics still permeates each track. This is particularly evident on songs like "Golgota." full of driving percussion and call and response vocals, it is obvious to my American ears that Ken is singing about the brutal crucifixion of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This song is distinctly Afrobeat, a fusion of Funk and Jazz reminiscent of the sounds of Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musical pioneer. On the title track Ken's voice blends harmoniously with the melodic reggae rhythm urging us to "Keep On." On this song he quotes Ecclesiastes, stating "There is nothing new under the sun." Through his inspirational lyrics Ken relays that the only true solution to life's toughest problems is to keep on placing your trust in the Lord. "Aboloo" is another beautifully composed song with an infectiously hypnotic funk groove that will hook you from your first listen. On this song Kenneth sings about the food that God miraculously provided to the Israelites while they were wandering in the wilderness. "Menyame Ye" is unquestionably the most meditative song of the bunch. On this Bob Marleyeque niyabinghi styled track Ken leads us into the highest heights of worship. Sounding just like Peter Tosh or Luck Dube, Kenneth sings in various languages that; "My Lord is good, he's so good to me!" What's great about Kenneth Appiah's music is that while it inspires the spirit, it also spurs on the feet. In fact the rhythms are so contagious on songs like "Heav en," "Kotutu", "A B C of Salvation" and "Owenfo" that you just have to get up dance! Kenneth Appiah's unique sonic fusion is so different from anything else out there that any gospel reggae enthusiast would be amiss to ignore it. No other artist in the gospel arena has recorded music with the level of complexity involved in "Keep On." It is truly musician's music. The percussive polyrhythms alone will have you spinning around in circles. Spiritually speaking, this album is undeniably Christian as every song directs you toward God. With five roots cuts there is plenty reggae to satisfy even the staunchest roots aficionado and the remaining African tracks will literally knock your socks off. But don't just take my word for it--see for yourself. Order your copy today. SHOP NOW --> http://www.gospelreggae.com 2>. BOOK CHRISTAFARI AT YOUR EVENT/CHURCH: Now that Christafari has returned from an exhaustive tour of Western Europe and the dust has began to settle, the band is anxious to do some more shows. The group is currently working on a tour of Brazil and Argentina in late fall and the Hawaiian Islands early next year. If you have any leads in these areas please let us know. Christafari is also hoping to book as many concerts as possible in the West Coast and anywhere else that the Lord leads for October-November and all of 2008. So if you are interested in bringing Christafari, Avion Blackman and Solomon Jabby out to your church/event/festival please contact us and we will do everything in our power to help your dream come to reality. Blessings in Christ The Positive Music Agency (310) 539-2539 (310) 350-1836 booking@christafari.com Check us out--> http://www.christafari.com 3>. RECENT ADDITIONS TO OUR WEBSTORE Mikal, Just Being Me Judy Mowatt, Love Ziggy Soul, quot;Genesis" Ziggy Soul, Genesis Katalys Crew, 4 A Reason Stitchie, Real Life Story Tiko Angelos, The Proclamation Solomon Jabby, Firmly Planted Kristine Alicia, Get Ready Various Artists, The Revelation Lynette White, New Life New Song Shadrach, Stand Firm Dancehall Outta Belize, Various Artists NOW BACK IN STOCK: We are now recovering from a very busy summer here at GospelReggae.com and many of our bestselling titles are now back in our inventory. Thanks for your patience as we strive daily to keep up with your demand for quality gospel reggae. Here is what we have recently restocked: Danno Rolle, "The Way I Praise" Christian Massive, "Da Hook" DJ Frost, "Streetlight Mixtape 1" DJ Frost, "Streetlight Mixtape 2" Fire Kid, "Mind Over Matter" Haile Selassie "1968 Interviews" Jadee, "Altar Call" Jah Servant "Jah Servant and Friends" Mr. Lynx, St. Matthew & DJ Counsellor, "Kingdom Vibrations" Koen Duncan, "Bring Down" Mr. Danny, "Divine" Mr. Lynx, "Living furnace" Sons of Zion, "Sons of Zion" St. Matthew, "Ready Back Mixtape 1" St. Matthew, "Street Disciple Mixtape 2" St. Matthew, "Trilogy Mixtape (3Logy)" Troy Anthony, "Rise Up" SHOP NOW --> http://www.gospelreggae.com 4>. CHRISTAFARI CONCERTS IN CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK! Don't miss three free Christafari in concerts in California this weekend. We hope to see you there! Here are the details: Date: Friday, October 5, 2007 Venue: Santa Cruz Bible Church Celebrate Recovery Address: 440 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Admission: Free! Contact: E-mail: jenzumotmiller@yahoo.com Description: The Show starts at 7:00pm sharp Date: Saturday Morning, October 6, 2007 Venue: Rock of Ages Festival (Christafari is onstage at 10:30am) Address: Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N. Oak Street, Calistoga, Ca 94515 Admission: FREE! Contact: http://www.rockofagesfestival.com Email: info@rockofagesfestival.com Phone: (707) 963-9115 ***CHRISTAFARI PERFORMS A 35 MINUTE SET AT 10:30AM SHARP--DON'T MISS OUT!!! Description: This is the largest free admission Christian Festival in Northern California. Join 15,000 people in beautiful Napa Valley for an incredible day of inspiration. A day that will change your life! Also playing this year are Jars of Clay, Pillar, Denver & the Mile High Orchestra, MXPX, and others. The seventh annual ROCK OF AGES FESTIVAL is an event for all. Invite your church, school, neighborhood, THE WORLD . . . to hear the great love of God and enjoy the greatest day of your life! Web: http://www.santacruzbiblechurch.org Phone: (831) 247-0832 Check us out--> http://www.christafari.com Blessings in Christ, The staff of GOSPELREGGAE.COM E-mail: customer_service@lionofzion.com 1942 259th Place, Lomita CA 90717 (310) 356-6047 Toll Free: (877) 271-7606 (US and Canada only) www.gospelreggae.com www.lionofzion.com www.christafari.com www.avionblackman.com www.imisi.com www.reggaesundayschool.com A Division of Lion of Zion Entertainment Inc. [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Haji Mike [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Daniel Pearl Events 2007 updates on web page (HAJI MIKE) From: HAJI MIKE Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 15:29:38 -0400 Apologies for resending, thanks chris for correcting mistakes...Daniel Pearl Events 2007 updates on web page www.myspace.com/harmony4humanitycy concert is on THURS 18TH OCTOBER, feat Martha Lewis & Eve Polycarpou with live band, Haji Mike, Zeki Ali, Stephanos Stephanides & Sonero poetry slam.... band page: http://www.soundclick.com/hajimike [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Kaati [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #111] Subject: Does anyone have an email address for DJ Bastafari Judah from the Netherlands? From: Kaati Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:49:16 -0700 HI Friends; Does anyone have an email address for DJ Bastafari Judah from the Netherlands? Kaati #111 REGGAE FESTIVAL GUIDE P.O. Box 50635 Reno, NV 89513 (775) 337-8344 fax: 775/337-6499 Sign up for our weekly Reggae Festival e-guide newsletter Go to [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Reggae Vibes Prods NL [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (October 3, 2007) Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 23:59:08 +0200 From: Reggae Vibes Reply-To: Reggae Vibes -*- http://www.reggae-vibes.com -*- -*- News Bulletin (October 3, 2007) -*- **** THIS WEEK'S UPDATES AT http://www.reggae-vibes.com **** # TOP 50 of album recommendations for October 2007, compiled by Teacher & Mr. T., with Wayne Wonder's "Foreva" at the #1 spot and Gentleman's "Another Intensity" as our new "Album of the Month"! # Twenty brand new sound files in our Top 50! Listen to tracks from Assassin, Jah Cure, Mavado, Lone Ranger, Gentleman, Wayne Wonder, Collie Buddz, Admiral Tibett, Sizzla, Turbulence, Dennis Alcapone, Degree, Ras Shiloh and 8 more tunes in MP3 format. # Check our revamped SOUNDS section featuring : - Riddimwise with the "Bad Man", "After 8", "Beautiful Girls" and "Million" riddims. - Showcase Vibez featuring a Cutty Ranks Showcase, Reggae Vibes' Bob Andy Continuous Mix, and a Studio One selection featuring Alton Ellis, Dub Specialist, Jim Nastic & Coxsone Dodd, and The Consumates - Crucial Vintage : Classic tunes from Black Uhuru, The Slickers, Pluto Shervington, Junior Byles, John Holt, Prince Far I, I Roy, Big Youth, Ranking Barnabas, Trinity, Nitty Gritty, Lt. Stitchie, Bounty Killer, Sizzla, and Beres Hammond. - Inna Di Mix : Higher Heights Presents Dancehall Mix Part 6, Solomonic Sound Presents Created By The Father, Mighty Mike Presents X-Rated Gang Vol. 3, and Strictly Rub-A-Dub Mix Vol. 2. # Listen to the Snippet-Mix of our new album of the month, Gentleman's "Another Intensity". # "Your Top 5" of October 2007 is submitted by Genral and features tunes from Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, General Degree, Gregory Isaacs and Burning Spear. # Wayne Wonder's "Foreva" is definitely one of his strongest albums. # "Gang War Riddim" is the first hardcore dancehall one riddim album to appear on Tuff Gong Records. # Pole delivers a set of brilliant minimalistic soundscapes entitled "steingarten". # "From August Town" is the title of Duane Stephenson's debut album. # Now out on cd... Twilight Circus' wicked compilation "Cultural Roots Showcase". # "When Rhythm Was King" gathers classic Studio One riddims that are the basis for countless refurnished versions. # Greensleeves puts out a welcome reissue of Barrington Levy's classic "Robin Hood" album. # "Reggae Feeling"... Interview with Norris Reid... by Peter I. # Reggae Vibes Productions NL in association with VP Europe presents an exclusive Assassin MegaMix MP3 for download (for one week only!). # Playlist for Reggae Vibes Radio Show ~ Thursday, October 4, 2007. # 'Videoclip Of The Week' features Trinity Chris' "Hype". **** AND DON'T FORGET... **** # Submit your personal top 5 tunes! Every month we'll pick a winner and post his/her top 5 complete with full length soundclips on the Reggae Vibes website. # 'Reggae Vibes SoundStation' brings you the sounds of yesterday, today & tomorrow. Push the PLAY button of the player on top of the homepage to get it started! And... you're even able to request a tune! New tunes are added twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday). # "The Official UK Dancehall Top 10" and "Jamaica's Weekly Top 20 (Singles) Hit List" - both with full length soundclips - are featured on our site. Also check Teacher & Mr. T's "Hot'n'Fresh Top 15", where you can vote for your favourite tune. THIS AND MUCH MORE AT : http://www.reggae-vibes.com (c) 2007 Reggae Vibes Productions [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Scotti B [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Scott Korchak Memorial Events Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 22:15:07 -0500 From: ScottiB Organization: KC Reggae Reply-To: Scott Korchak Memorial Events Friday, October 5th 7 pm to 11 pm ­ tgif party: Sheridan Ridge Apartment Complex 8403 Carter, Overland Park, KS, byob, with Caribbean music, a New Riddim video, and the company of lots of family and friends. Saturday, October 6th 11 am ­ memorial service: Old Mission Church Shawnee Mission Pkwy. and Mission Rd., Fairway, KS church service 1 pm to 4 pm - music: Grinders¹ - Crossroads KC Outdoor Theater 417 East 18th St., (just east of Oak), KCMO KC-based reggae bands, including Blue Riddim/SDI/Green Card, Urban Safari, the New New Riddim Band, and the Sex Police. There will also be a microbrewery festival at Grinder¹s later (~7pm untilŠ) ­ after party: G¹s Jamaican Cuisine 7940 Troost, KCMO anyone who wants to continue the party is invited to G¹s for an after-party. G¹s is Kansas City¹s longest running Jamaican restaurant and reggae party spot. [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Kaati [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #111] Subject: Upcoming Renegade shows in Northern California From: Kaati Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:52:16 -0700 Upcoming Renegade Productions shows in Northern California Tuesday, October 9 MIDNITE ­ reggae from St. Croix, VI Harlows, Sacramento, CA $20 adv/$25 day of show Doors 8:30/Showtime 9 21 + Thursday, October 11 ST. CROIX REGGAE EXPLOSION Army, Mystic Vision & Ancient King Sawtooth Ridge Café, Tahoe City, CA Showtime 9:30 pm $10.00 advance 21 + Publicity by Contact Kaati #111 775-337-8344 *********************************************************************** 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. 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