(Ż`·._(Ż`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´Ż)_.·´Ż) Tuesday, January 08, 2008 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] [Newsletter] ROSKINDS:A LIFE-CHANGING, AFFORDABLE SUMMER VACATION!! [2] Roots-ee [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1414] [3] The ark band steel drum music [4] Headlines! Jamrock On Target, Magnum GT Ends On High, Africa Unite Film Soon [5] MLK Radio Programs Press Release [6] NEW YEAR SALE !!!! ---> REGGAECD.COM & REGGAEKING.COM [7] Press Release-Kiddus I & Earl Chinna Smith at Caspar Inn [8] Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (January 2, 2007) [9] 'Reggae Vibes' Newsletter #607 [10] Snakeous Oilio Medicineum [11] New release from I-Kay & Bunni B [12] wha gwaan Wailing Coyotes #49 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Robert Rosking [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: [Newsletter] ROSKINDS:A LIFE-CHANGING, AFFORDABLE SUMMER VACATION!! Summer 2008 Gathering of the Peacemakers - Boone, North Carolina - August 4-10 Camp Holston Gathering of the Peacemakers Getting Ready for the Changes August 4-10, 2008 6 Days of Conscious Instruction 6 Nights of Conscious Music (including Corey Harris, Dub Conscious, Laura Reed & Deep Pocket, The Afromotive, Ras Alan & The Lions, & more!) Make new friends, link-up with like-minded people & prepare for your future while your spirit soars in the High Country! Our goal is to prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually for the coming decades of change so that we might share this peace with others. Reserve early as space is very limited!Your hosts are Julia & Robert Roskind authors of Rasta Heart, The Gathering of the Healers, and The Beauty Path:A Native American Journey Into One Love & Mayan Elder Tata Pedro Cruz TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE-CLICK HERE 6 DAYS OF MUSIC WISDOM Join us this summer (August 4-10, 2008) in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Boone, NC for 6 days and nights of conscious music and much-needed life instruction. A truly life-changing experience! The Music: Every night as the sun goes down we will be entertained by some of the best conscious musicians and recording artists in the area (including Dub Conscious, Corey Harris, Laura Reed & Deep Pocket, The Afromotive, Ras Alan & The Lions, & more!). After the concert, there will be late night drumming circles and all-welcome jams and open mics. Each night we will be showing inspiring films and documentaries from the "Best of the Woodstock Film Festival." Our Internet coffee shop stays open late with great coffee and pastries, too! The Instructions: Various experts will offer workshops during the day on subjects to assist in creating a balanced, loving and sustainable life, including: Handling your money wisely, living well on less, affordable housing options & building your own healthy, environmentally-friendly house (w/ Robert Roskind, author of Building Your Own Home), living off-the-grid, healing arts and alternative healing, wilderness tracking and survival (w/ Kevin Tincher, long-time student/volunteer instructor with Tom Brown), creating & sustaining a loving union (w/ Julia & Robert Roskind, authors of In the Spirit of Marriage), herbal cures, yoga & meditation, solar energy, bio-diesel vehicles, waste recycling and careers in appropriate technology (w/ instructors from Appalachian State University Department of Appropriate Technology), permaculture, organic and bio-dynamic gardening, conscious child-rearing, right livelihood and finding your mission in life (w/ Robert Roskind, author of In the Spirit of Business), Native American flute playing (w/ Guatemalan flutist Danny Diaz), expressive writing (w/ writer/professor Jeannie Parker), songwriters' workshop (w/ recording artist Laura Reed),, "roots" traveling to Jamaica and Guatemala, indigenous messages of One Love (w/ Julia & Robert Roskind, authors of Rasta Heart and The Beauty Path), and much more! All participants are also encouraged to offer workshops during the week. Also, nearby are mountain biking, hiking, tubing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and rafting (Class 5 and 3 rapids and the bus picks you up at camp). TO REGISTER CLICK HERE MAYAN ELDER TATA PEDRO CRUZ Our "Elder-in-Residence" will be Mayan Elder Tata Pedro Cruz from the Highlands of Guatemala. Tata Pedro is a prominent member of the Mayan Council of Elders Atitlan, the 2005 World Ambassador of Peace and is featured in our new book, 2012: From the Love of Power to the Power of Love. Tata Pedro will conduct his sacred Mayan ceremonies, share his people's ancient wisdom and each night address the gathering before the music begins. Or just chat with him on the path! His translator will be Guatemalan Native flute player Danny Diaz. TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE-CLICK HERE THE DETAILS Costs: The cost for the 6 days and nights is $275 which includes all concerts, workshops, movies, late-night programs and camping with your own tent ($125 add. with all meals included). Non-participating family members and friends are welcome to camp with you, eat at the dining hall and join us at the concerts and late-night programs. Costs for non-workshop participants are: Adults-$150, Youths (12-16)-$75 and Children (under 12)-$50 (meals are extra - see below)). THE PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO A FEW HUNDRED SO RESERVE EARLY!! Click below to enroll with a $75 deposit. Balance due by May 1. Cancellations: Full refund anytime unless we are full and cannot resell your spot. (All proceeds go to the Indigenous Elders featured in our books and to further our work. To date, we have hosted over 90 free One Love Concerts & Events in Jamaica and the U.S.) Food: You can bring your own or there will be delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals available in the dining room. You can buy per meal or on a full-meal plan ($125 for all 6 days - dinner Monday, 3 meals Tues-Sat) basis. All reservations for meal tickets are made in advance directly with Camp Holston at www.holstoncamp.org. At every meal, individually-purchased meals will be available on a first-come/first-serve basis. Dates: The program begins on Monday, August 4 at 7PM (dinner served 5-7). You need to break camp by 2PM on Sunday, August 10. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE - $75/deposit FREE CAMPING HOUSING UPGRADES Housing: Camping is free! For campers there are clean bathrooms & hot showers available as well as pleasant lounges, dining room and an Internet coffee shop. Also, on site there are accommodation upgrades available including: private lodge rooms with private baths ($40/night/person/dbl) or with shared baths ($33/night/person/dbl), modern 4-person cabin rooms with shared baths ($25/night/person/quad), 16-person dorm rooms (male & female) with shared bath ($18/night) or 8-person rustic cabins with nearby bath houses ($7/night). You will need to bring your own bedding unless you are staying in a lodge room. RESERVE HOUSING UPGRADES EARLY AS SPACE IS VERY LIMITED!! To view housing, click below to see "Facilities & Grounds." All reservations for upgrade housing are made directly with Camp Holston at www.holstoncamp.org. CLICK "FACILITIES GROUNDS" AT THIS LINK CAMP LOCATION Location: Holston Camp is 152 acres of beautiful woods, lakes and meadows in the High Country of Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains near the college towns of Boone (13 miles) and Banner Elk (1 mile). Camp Holston is inspiring with hiking trails, cool mountain climate (seldom over 80 degrees), fire-circles, Frisbee golf, 90' rock climbing cliff, team-building course, playground, clear swimming lake with zip line and tube slide and the splendor of natural wonders. There are many campsites - lakefront, sunny meadows or private wooded spots - and clean bathrooms and hot showers for the campers plus a dining hall, lounges, meditation tipi, Internet coffee shop, and a camp store. MAP DIRECTIONS TO CAMP HOLSTON COREY HARRIS Corey Harris has led the life of a musical explorer, traveling and listening all over the world. He?s performed at many of the world?s most well-known venues, including the Montreux Jazz Festival, London?s Royal Albert Hall, New York?s Lincoln Center, Washington, D.C.?s Kennedy Center, Nashville?s Ryman Auditorium and Tennessee?s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. As the star of Martin Scorsese?s segment of the PBS series, The Blues, Corey traveled to Mali to play with Ali Farka Toure, a voyage he repeated for his album of field recordings called Mississippi to Mali, in which he explored the connections between African music and the blues. In the decade between 1995 and 2005, Corey Harris released a string of critically acclaimed albums which firmly established this young lion as the most versatile blues and roots artist of his time. He has toured in Guinea and Mali, West Africa, as well as South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. Most recently, Corey has released Zion Crossroads (Telarc, 2007), a celebration of roots reggae, Ras Tafari, Ethiopia, and the African continent. ??one of the most vibrant reggae albums to be released this year.? - Global Rhythm (Photo Courtesy of Kristin M. Horgen) CLICK TO COREY HARRIS THE AFROMOTIVE A thundering 9-piece ensemble from Asheville, NC, The Afromotive is escorting Afrobeat music into the modern age and taking the dance floor with them. Fueled by a powerful three-piece horn section and an unstoppable rhythm section, The Afromotive's musical dance excursions are steered by bandleader Kevin Meyame. Originally from Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa, Kevin has performed throughout West Africa and France with drum and dance troupe Tanably. He moved to Asheville, NC in 2004 to perform as lead dancer with Ballet Warraba, and as fate would have it, founded the musical collaboration that is The Afromotive. Singing in French, English, and his native language of Baoule, as well as providing polyrhythms on djembe, Kevin adds an authentically African flavor to their nu-afrobeat sound. The combination of Kevin's cultural and musical background and the jazz and classically trained musicians of The Afromotive has created a synthesized sound that crosses musical and ethnic boundaries. CLICK TO AFROMOTIVE RAS ALAN THE LIONS Ras Alan's blend of traditional mountain music, original lyrics, and reggae heartbeat is fun, emotional and socially responsible. Influenced by bluegrass, old time, Southern gospel, jazz, African drumming, and a respectful portion of Rastafari spirituality, Ras Alan's music is full of life, and the reggae rhythm is extremely danceable. Establishing the term "Reggaebilly" in 1991, Ras Alan's song's are true stories inspired locally and applicable worldwide, rooted in Southern Appalachian tradition and consciously moving forward! CLICK TO RAS ALAN LAURA REED DEEP POCKET Laura Reed & Deep Pocket fill the stage with captivating, soul shaking, conscious music. The crowd is emerged with lyrics of truth and a voice of intensity backed by bass, organ and drums. The roots of their sound and message stem mainly from Laura's life growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa. Formed in the summer of 2006, the band switches up the music between high-energy blues and funk and laid-back R&B behind Laura's captivating stage presence. CLICK TO LAURA REED DEEP POCKET DUB CONSCIOUS Poised to become another name that's dropped when discussions of the world-class Athens, Georgia music scene commence, Dubconscious embraces the role of torchbearer.? The band has been testifying to impressed audiences throughout the fertile music cradle of the Southeast for years, and now plays to audiences all over the country.? Whether opening for acts such as Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Burning Spear, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Culture, Mofro, Yellowman, Steel Pulse, Mad Professor, and The Wailers or being offered as the main course, Dubconscious brings healthy servings of spirituality, celebration, and social awareness exemplified by reggae pioneers like Lee Perry, King Tubby, Augustus Pablo, and The Gladiators. Genuinely uplifting live performances coupled with studio recordings that successfully harness the energy and healing nature of the genre they respect and export, the band is the personification of righteousness, and a perfect soundtrack to sway to.? Dubconscious strives to become an integral part of the evolution of reggae music, leaving their own indelible mark along the way. CLICK TO DUB CONSCIOUS Julia & Robert Roskind P.O. Box 2142 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Website: www.onelovepress.com Email: roskind@boone.net Phone: (828) 295-4610 one love press ? po box 2142 ? blowing rock ? NC ? 28605 [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Roots-ee [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1414] Subject: Newly released innerview w/BOB Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:03:29 –0500 From: rlam http://www.myfoxcolorado.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=3286473A99CF 2A7C16D4C4731DE452FA?contentId=5306648&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VST Y&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 one love one peace roots-ee --- the ark band http://thearkband.com http://thearkband.com/gigz/index.html http://www.myspace.com/thearkbandcolumbus ***no one but ourselves can free our minds*** [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Roots-ee [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1418] Subject: The ark band steel drum music Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 08:21:10 –0500 From: rlam http://revver.com/video/267126/the-ark-band/ one love one peace roots-ee --- the ark band http://thearkband.com http://thearkband.com/gigz/index.html http://www.myspace.com/thearkbandcolumbus ***no one but ourselves can free our minds*** [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Headline Jamaica [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Headlines! Jamrock On Target, Magnum GT Ends On High, Africa Unite Film Soon Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:39:31 -0500 (EST) From: Carlette DeLeon January 2, 2008 In This Issue: * Welcome to Jamrock online ... on target <#rock> * Magnum Tonic Wine GT Taylorıs Christmas Extravaganza Closes With High Energy <#gt> * 'Africa Unite' film gears up for release <#africa> * Ky-Mani Marley Debuts His Own Reality Show: 'Living The Life Of Marley' <#kymani> * Billy Ocean promises the best for Jamaica <#billy> * Christopher's Christmas Treat <#christopher> * Rihanna sets the trend <#rihanna> * MAGNUM Kings & Queens of Dancehall to 'Buss'new talent <#buss> * Runnin' with Ky-mani Marley <#runnin> * Tour Calendar: Revised and Updated <#tour> * On The Horizon: Expanded and Updated <#horizon> Thought of the Week "Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself." (Abraham J. Heschel) Mind Buster: Odd One Which is the odd one out? 1. TODDLER 2. CHILD 3. BABY 4. KID 5. NIPPER 6. LAD Headliner: Alaine Singer/songwriter Alaine possesses a sweet voice, songwriting skills that show a depth of experiences and a smile that could brighten any day. This American born, Jamaican raised singer is generating quite a buzz in her home Jamaica and is ready to launch her career internationally. Her song No Ordinary Love on Don Corleonx2019;s Seasons Riddim is climbing up the Jamaican and various Caribbean charts and is on several play lists throughout the Caribbean and internationally. The music video has also quickly become a favourite among young viewers. . Her song Deeper is included on the Kingston 5 compilation which was released earlier 2006 (Sony Europe). Her songs Chaka Chaka Love, Anything, Go and Love Sound, a duet with Beres Hammond, are in regular rotation in the Caribbean territories. Alaine performed at Reggae Sumfest 2005 and 2006 to positive reviews. She is one of the twenty artists being showcased in the movie Made in Jamaica directed by Jerome Laperrousaz. back to top <#top> For bookings: * Call: 876.754.1526 * * Click: headlinejamaica.com * * Complete: PDF Booking Form Booking Agents For: * Sean Paul * Wayne Wonder * T.O.K. * Damian Marley * Stephen Marley * Cham * Morgan Heritage * Spragga Benz * Alaine * Tami Chynn * Tessanne * Left Side * Farenheit * Lexxus * The Tamlins * Voice Mail * Assassin * Jovi Rockwell * Chrisinti * Richie Spice * Munga * Pressure * Rootz Underground * Ruff Kutt Crew * Paula Anne Porter * Denise Hunt * Stone Love * Copper Shot * Code Red * Digicel Rising Stars Caught on Camera! Legendary selector and sound system owner, Winston 'Wee Pow' Powell, the founding father of Stone Love shares a laugh with Magnum Tonic Wine Brand Manager Gary Dixon. Smooth Crooner Christopher Martin giving it to the Magnum Ladies at the recent staging of Magnum Tonic Wine GT Taylor's Christmas Reggae Extravaganza. Superstar Javaughn and reggae songstress Etana take a break back stage at the recent staging of Appleton Jamaica Rum Welcome to Jamrock. Charts Update! Jamaica's Weekly Top 10 Albums/CD Chart Compiled by: Richie B * At #1 is True Reflection by Jah Cure, VP * At #3 is Sean Kingston by Sean Kingston, Beluga Heights/Epic * At #7 is The Biggest One Drop Anthems 2007 by Various Artists, Greensleeves * At #9 is From August Town by Duane Stephenson, VP/Cannon Jamaica Music Countdown - Dancehall Compiled by: Richie B * At #1 is Give It Up by Beenie Man And Bar-Bee, 357 Records * At #5 is What I'm Gonna Do by Bugle, Daseca * At #7 is Nah Go A Jail by Busy Signal, Jam 2 * At #12 is Take My Place by Munga, Don Corleon * At #14 is Pick It Up Drop It by Sean Paul, Birchill * At #15 is Crab In A Barrel by Shane O, Ice Berg * At #18 is Pick It Up Drop It by Sean Paul, Birchill Jamaica Music Countdown - Reggae Compiled by: Richie B * At #1 is Roots by Etana, Freemind * At #3 is The World is a Cycle by Richie Spice, Fresh Ear * At #5 is Sang To Me by Noddy Virtue, Reflection * At #9 is Praise God by Little Hero, Inspire * At #14 is We Nuh Trust Dem by Prestige, Timeless Records * At #18 is Donıt Touch Me There by Queen Ifrica, No Doubt Jamaica's Weekly Top 30 Singles * At #1 is Back it up by Beenie Man, 357 Records * At #6 is Bad From Mi Born by Munga, Don Corleon * At #10 is Sticky by Jah Cure, Danger Zone * At #13 is Stab Vampire by I-Octane, Arrows * At #14 is Mi Salt by I-Maroon, Down Sound * At #18 is Bounce Along by Ms Triniti Edee, Unseen Label * At #20 is The Days by Busy Signal, Daseca * At #25 is Kingston State Of Mind by Cherine Anderson, Taxi * At #30 is Wine Pon Yuh by Vybz Kartel, Don Corleon Compiled by: Richie B Hype TV Top 20 Singles * At #1 is What Iım Gonna Do by Bugle, Daseca * At #2 is Fallen Soldiers by Demarco, Star Kutt * At #8 is Donıt Touch Me There by Queen Ifrica, No Doubt * At #13 is St Jago De La Vega by Lutan Fyah, Mac Dıs * At #15 is Gangsta Roll by Garrison Hawk, Warner Bros * At #16 is Silly Dreams by Lady Saw, First Name * At #20 is Click My Finger by Erup, Truckback New York Top 15 Albums * At #1 is Parables by Tarrus Riley, VP/Cannon * At #2 is From August Town by Duane Stephenson, VP/Cannon * At #5 is Riddim Driven: Guardian Angel by Various Artists, VP/Fresh Earc * At #10 Collie Buddz by Collie Buddz, Columbia * At #12 is Radio by Ky-Mani Marley, Vox Music New York Top 30 Reggae Singles * At #1 is Back It Up by Beenie Man, 357 Records * At #3 is Panty Town by Screechy Dan, Big Yard * At #6 is I'm Waiting by Cecile, Danger Zone * At #8 is Rising Love by Alaine, Fresh Ear * At #11 is Amazing Grace by Mavado, Big Ship * At #15 My Girl Dis by Maxi Priest Richie Stephens, Joe Frasier * At #17 is The World Is A Cycle by Richie Spice, Fresh Ear * At #21 is Pick It Up And Drop It by Sean Paul, Birchill * At #24 is Caah Kool by Chuch Fender, Birchill * At #30 is Iım Gonna Do My Best by Beres Hammond And Buju Banton, Penthouse RE TV Top 20 Dancehall chart * At #1 is The Days by Busy Signal, Daseca * At #6 is No Boring Gal by Assassin, Birchill * At #9 is Dance by RDX Jigsy, Apt. 19 * At #13 is What I'm Gonna Do by Bugle, Daseca * At #17 is Dreaming of You by Beenie Man Alaine, Sleepy Splu * At #19 is Real Badman by Beenie Man, Birchill * At #20 is No 'Fraid A by Munga, Don Corleon RE TV Top 20 Reggae chart * At #1 is Sticky by Jah Cure, Danger Zone * At #5 Sacrifice by Alaine, Don Corleon * At #10 Take My Love by Christopher Martin, Fresh Ear * At #11 is Unfaithful Lover by Kemar Thompson, Royal Concert * At #12 is Faithful by Morgan Heritage, Arrows * At #13 is Love Affection by Pressure, Don Corleon * At #15 Man Of My Word by Sanjay, Fresh Ear * At #19 Stop the Fighting by Richie Stephens Assassin, Penthouse * At #20 Show More Love by Sizzla, Feed the Children South Florida Top 10 Reggae Albums * At #1 is Foreva by Wayne Wonder, VP * At #2 is From August Town by Duane Stephenson, VP/Cannon * At #4 is Parables by Tarrus Riley, VP/Cannon * At #6 is Hot It Up by Mr. Vegas, Delicious Vinyl * At #9 is Riddim Driven: Jamdown by Various Artists, VP/Danger Zone * At #10 is Full Attention Riddim by Various Artists, Joe Fraser South Florida Top 20 Reggae Singles * At #1 is Iım Waiting by Cecile, Danger Zone * At #2 is Back It Up by Beenie Man, 357 Record * At #4 is Rise In Love by Alaine, Fresh Ear * At #5 is Conscience by Cham, Don Corleon * At #6 is Panty Town by Screechy Dan, Big Yard * At #9 is A Man Is Just A Man by Screwdriver, Joe Frasier * At #12 is Nah Go A Jail by Busy Signal, Jam 2 * At #13 is Beautiful Girl by Sean Kingston, Beluga Height/Epic * At #14 is Roots by Etana, Freemind * At #16 is Sticky by Jah Cure, Danger Zone * At #20 is Sheıs Royal by Tarrus Riley Source: The Reggae Source BBC 1Xtra Dancehall chart * At #1 is Bonifide by Shaggy Feat. Rik Rok and Tony Gold, Big Yard * At #5 is Not For Sale by Beres Hammond, White * At #7 is To Your Arms Of Love by Jah Cure, Danger Zone * At #10 is Conscience by Cham, Don Corleon Source: BBC 1Xtra back to top <#top> Mind Buster Solution LAD Only one that is a boy, others can be boy or girl. Contact Us: Jamaica 8 Haughton Avenue, Kingston 10, P.O. Box 9042 C.S.O. Jamaica WI Tel: 876.754.1526 Fax: 876.906.3634 US Mailing Address: 221 South State Road 7 MB# 4237 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33317 Tel: 305.748.4602 Headlines! is a weekly newsletter published online by Headline Entertainment for media and entertainment professionals. We make no express or implied warranties regarding the accuracy of information contained within this newsletter. Unless otherwise indicated, content provided within is in the public domain and free to redistribute. To submit information, releases, pictures and other materials for consideration, please email media@headlinejamaica.com. 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Welcome to Jamrock online ... on target When Paula-Anne Porter announced the start of The Gleaner-sponsored 'Welcome to Jamrock' at the Constant Spring football field on Friday, it was a minute before the slated 9:00 p.m. When Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley said goodbye, after his brother Stephen had delivered Could You Be Loved and he had invited "Simone inna me love zone", it was two minutes before the slated 2:00 a.m. end. The audience, most of which was packed into the vast VIP section, had not had enough after 90 Marley minutes. Even as the band was packing up, most stood firmly in place as Porter marshalled the chant 'we want more'. "Officers, no disrespect. We a go do two more tune. A Christmas," Jr. Gong said. Then parts of Road To Zion and Welcome to Jamrock, hit home hard. It was the end of a well- organised, high-quality event which had built momentum from shorter stints by the earlier performers, Javaughn singing of Peer Pressure and taking over instruments from members of C Sharp band to show his skills on keyboards, drums (singing "do rocksteady" to cheers at the same time) and bass guitar. Etana stepped out in black to the first line of Wrong Address and the audience swayed along to her declaration of Warrior Love. Eyes closed and standing front and centre, Etana was melodiously defiant as she sang "I am not afraid, if dem a come, mek dem come". Saying that she had something special and a little bit different for the audience, she sat for part of her examination of the news, dancers holding up large protest signs. Swam King on Gully Bank sound system came before cheers for Rootz Underground began high-energy, extended songs, accentuated by the skanking frenzy of the lead singer and electrifying guitars. Their observation that "time is an illusion" fused into Victims of the System, three members coming front and centre and high-stepping in time to a dancehall- style mix as they sang in unison. They closed with a song for those living on the streets, wondering "how much longer will we waste away on the side of the road". Tarrus Riley walked out to screams, singing "the man who thinks he's larger than life", moving easily onstage as he warned of the Friend Enemy and Beware, which got the first restart as he said "warm and easy". And when he changed the song's lyrics to "put a fia pon de man dem inna belly skin" the hands and voices went up. Lion Paw went out against 'bad mind' and, saying that love songs are forever, Riley crooned of "more than a million reasons to quit", honouring Beres Hammond with a line of Groovy Little Thing. There was a delightful touch of No One in Stay With You and dancers came up for the closing, climatic She's Royal. Click here to read full article. back to top <#top> Magnum Tonic Wine GT Taylorıs Christmas Extravaganza Closes With High Energy As the sun rose to mark the ending of the eighth annual Magnum Tonic Wine GT Taylorıs Christmas Extravaganza, all indicators were that the event was a resounding success. By the advertised show time of 7 PM, a strong crowd had already poured into the venue, Independence Park, to watch the impressive cadre of performers which host G T Taylor had secured for the event. The audience seemed delighted and impressed with the first class stage, light and sound and equally pleased with the carefully managed performances. The quick progression from one artiste to another and from one band to another made for a smooth concert. The ladies on stage represented well, with stand out performances from Queen Ifrica, CeıCile and Macka Diamond. Singers made their mark as well, notably Tarrus Riley, Freddy McGregor and Christopher Martin all had the ladies swooning. Not to be out done, deejays Munga, Sizzla and Capelton infused new energy into a welcoming audience, while singjays Movado and Chuck Fenda impressed as well. The excitement offered by the artiste performances was matched by the excitement created by the Magnum ladies as they joined selected artistes on stage. Clad in bright red and green custom made outfits carefully cut the reveal their assets, the Mangum ladies shimmered, shacked and rocked themselves in full view of an appreciative crowd. Though all the performances were tight, the sheer number of stellar reggae artistes made for a long night of entertainment. Patrons needing extra energy flocked to the bar to pick up Magnum Tonic Wine Drink specials by the bucket load through out the night. The well lit ideally located bars kept the Magnum flowing cold all night and into the morning. Beenie Man brought the sun, and the large and lively crowd eagerly greeted him with a Magnum in one hand and red, green and gold flags on another; a fitting end to a excellent event, Mangum Tonic Wine G T Taylor's Christmas Reggae Extravaganza.back to top <#top> 'Africa Unite' film gears up for release The documentary Africa Unite had its official world premiere in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this past September. Award-winning filmmaker Stephanie Black and Executive Producer Rita Marley returned to Addis, where in 2005, 300,000 people from across the globe helped the Marley family celebrate Bob Marley's 60th birthday with a massive, outdoor concert. The Saturday September 15, 2008 screening--the Ethiopian calendar is based on an ancient Egyptian system and Ethiopian dates fall seven to eight years behind western dates--was hosted by President Negasso Gidada at the National Palace and coincided with Ethiopia's celebration of the millennium. The 2005 concert was the realization of an ambitious vision of unity building that Bob preached about when he himself performed his historic 1980 Zimbabwe concert. The Africa Unite foundation, founded by the Marley family to promote pan-Africanism, organized the week-long celebration and sponsored the attendance of students from African countries like Ghana and Kenya as well as Rastas from the countryside of Jamaica for a conference and continuing dialogue. While the film is anchored by the marathon Marley benefit concert in historic Mesker Square in Addis Ababa, there are parallel narratives that help to create a fuller picture of Bob Marley's personal dream of a Pan-African movement on the continent and throughout the Diaspora. Ras "Bongo" Tawney, featured in Black's award winning documentary Life and Debt, begins his sojourn in the humble hills of Jamaica, complete with a Nyabingi send off. "I will tell the whole Rasta community [of my trip]," he promises as his neighbors line the countryside dirt road to see his cab off. His journey is a spiritual one and brings him to tears often. "It meant so much to me that Ras Tawney was able to make the trip," says Stephanie Black. "It was really more of a sojourn. It meant everything to him, as you can see in the film. If there had been money to send his wife and family, I'm absolutely certain his trip would have been one way." Tawney's recollections of the early and severe discrimination that Rastas faced on the island make clear how far the Rastafarian movement has really traveled. He remembers when merely wearing dreadlocks was considered not fashion, but a crime. Ironically, even when a group of Rastas who'd traveled from Shashamane, a village in the interior of Ethiopia that HIM Selassie gifted to a community of Rasta repatriates, to the airport in Addis to greet Mother Cedella Booker for the February 2005 celebration, they were turned away by airport security. "I didn't include it in the film," says Black. "But it was a reminder of the struggle Rastas have in terms of discrimination. That's why the screening at the Palace [in September of â08] was so important. Rita invited the entire Shashamane community and the respect and love the President showed them was such an honor, so healing. After the film, President Gidada told us Africa Unite would be screened at schools throughout the country, that'd it would be used as an educational tool to teach children about Bob and the Rastafarian movement." Click here to read full article. back to top <#top> Ky-Mani Marley Debuts His Own Reality Show: 'Living The Life Of Marley' The emergence of musician and film actor Ky-Mani Marley comes to television as he stars in his own reality show, "Living The Life Of Marley," which debuted on BET J on Friday, October 26. The series follows the second-youngest son of musical icon Bob Marley as he prepares for the release of his hit new album, Radio, reprises his starring film role as "Biggs" in the upcoming sequel to the critically-acclaimed cult favorite movie Shottas, and hits concert stages for the dynamic and captivating performances that have helped make Marley a quickly-rising pop star and won him the prestigious opening slot on the headline-making North American tour by Van Halen with David Lee Roth. Meanwhile, Radio held the #1 slot on Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart for two weeks running. It topped the chart week of release, ironically unseating his father's Best Of collection that had held the top slot for a number of preceding weeks. The video for his song One Time has also been added to the playlist of VH1 Soul. Living The Life Of Marley is indeed a "reality" series, showing Marley in his home base of Miami, where the Jamaica-born son of Bob Marley and table tennis champion Anita Belnavis moved to when he was nine years old. "The show touches a little bit on how I was raised in the inner-city ghetto," explains Ky-Mani. "I was growing up in a two-bedroom place with nine people. It explains a bit of why I am the way I am, the way I am musically. I have a lot to talk about. It exposed being a Marley, that we are normal as everyone else. We have a great legacy to carry on and a loving family." Radio features the single One Time as well as the track I'm Back with guest Young Buck and contributions from such other artists as Mya and Gail Gotti. The album's key tracks also include two mixes of his antiwar anthem The March. Ky-Mani Marley is the first major artist signed to the new independent label Vox Music Group, distributed by AAO Music. Show times for Living The Life Of Marley: Fridays at 10 on BET J. Click here to read full article. Youtube link to a piece of the show.back to top <#top> Billy Ocean promises the best for Jazz in Jamaica He is known as one of the biggest recording artistes Britain has ever produced, one who has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime and has racked up a pile of gold and platinum records to show for it. He is none other than Billy Ocean, one of the headline acts billed for the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival in January 2008. No stranger to sold-out shows and hit performances, Billy Ocean is promising his best for Jamaica when he makes his debut in Montego Bay. The R&B crooner was the talk of the Kings of Soul show held in Ocho Rios and Kingston for Father's Day and he is ready and raring to bring his catalogue of hits back to Jamaica for what is being touted as "the best jazz festival ever". "I can't wait to go back to Jamaica. The last show I did there was a tremendous success, the people were so warm and receptive, they knew all my songs, it was a great pleasure for me," Ocean said in a recent interview. Known worldwide for songs like Caribbean Queen, Loverboy, When The Going Gets Tough and Lovezone, Billy Ocean says he is putting together a performance like no other for his Jamaican fans. "I will be giving them the best of the best, the biggest hits like Caribbean Queen, but will also be adding new songs like I Can't Take It, reggae song called Live Forever and a calypso tune Everything To Me are just two of the other new songs I want to share with the audience," he added. The songs Suddenly and There'll Be Sad Songs made Billy Ocean one of the finest balladeers of our time and secured him a number of accolades for his contribution to music. "I have been around a long time in the business and I have heard a lot about the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival. I am really looking forward to it and I can promise that the fans will go away happy," he stated. Source: Jamaica Observer back to top <#top> Sean Paul and Busy Signal Get Serious From Florida to Kingston, radio airwaves are rocking with the remix for the powerful dancehall hip hop hybrid track, Serious. Delivering the hook is the multi-platinum, Grammy award winning reggae toaster, Sean Paul. On Serious, Sean Paul makes a dramatic departure from his usual up beat topics to highlight the grave dangers of violence. x201CYow, when I heard the beat, the hook came instantly,x201D; Sean Paul explained. Anxious to share the spotlight, Sean Paul called on hot dancehall deejay, Busy Signal. x201CI was at home when Sean called me and played the beat. We met up at the studio that same afternoon to lay the track,x201D; elaborated Busy Signal. In Busyx2019;s verse, he endorses Seanx2019;s chorus to emphasise the point that x201C;gun tx2019;ing a nuh joke tx2019;ingx201D;. Sean Paul describes himself as a Busy Signal fan, while Busy has long admired Seanx2019;s humble demeanour. A collaboration between the two was overdue. Serious, the debut collaboration between the two artistes was produced by another young talent, News. Son of Michigan from the duo Michigan and Smiley, News received the completed track and played it for hip hop star, Busta Rhymes, who added a verse for the remix. The powerhouse combination of Sean Paul, Busy Signal and Busta Rhymes is making its way onto radio playlists even before it has officially been released. There is no word on when fans can get their own copies of Serious, but until then frequent calls to radio stations is sure to speed up the process. back to top <#top> Christopher's Christmas Treat Children and residents of the Back Pasture and neighbouring communities in St. Catherine received a well needed Christmas treat thanks to Big Yard Recording artiste, Christopher Martin. The afternoon treat for 250 children took place at the Watermount All Age School. Toys, ice cream, pop corn and food were distributed to those in attendance. The children were entertained by a clown, a train, a merry-go-round and bounce-a-bout while singer Christopher Martin acted as Master of Ceremonies. DJ Speng's Emphatic Disco kept the vibes going through out the treat. "I am just overjoyed that I am in a position to give back to a community which has given me so much support," explained Christopher Martin when asked what was the motivation behind the treat. In an effort to expand the treat further, Christopher received assistance from sponsors Grace Kennedy and Jamaica Broilers.back to top <#top> Rihanna sets the trend "SHE'S GOT THE MIX of being super-sweet and edgy cool ­ plus she's insanely gorgeous. Who else could be our No. 1 girl?" That's not all. When she steps out, as was seen in her third album, Good Girl Gone Bad, she arrives at every event "looking hot". That's how this month's Seventeen, the internationally circulated fashion, beauty and youth lifestyle monthly magazine that's read around the world by at least a million souls, across North America and Europe describes Rihanna, the Bajan pop star who is now one of the hottest artistes in the world of entertainment. Little wonder, then, that Seventeen placed her on its cover and went a step further and made her the glossy publication's "first ever Seventeen Style Star Of The Year," a move that's obviously designed to capitalize on her worldwide popularity. "If you had to describe Rihanna in one word, what would it be? Obviously beautiful would be the first to jump to mind ­ it's no wonder she has a major deal with CoverGirl (cosmetics line)," stated the magazine that targets the under 30s. "Sexy would definitely be near the top of the list; only her version is sophisticated, not shanky." Quite a description for a 19-year-old, who three years ago was unknown even in her native Barbados but is riding the wave of international interest not only for her music but for style, fashion and appeal. But that's not too difficult to understand. After all, in the 36 months since bursting onto the global pop music scene, her songs have sold almost ten million copies; she has captured two MTV awards and recently was nominated for six Grammy awards. "The fact that the tabloids never have any nasty rumours to report about her really shows that she's someone worth admiring," the publication added. "But above all else, Rihanna has been the ultimate style icon ­ the girl knows fashion, only she never looks like she's trying too hard." In the story, complete with photos of her in different outfits, Rihanna talked about her style in clothes ­ "I like to switch it up, to take risks and be extremely edgy. I don't like to follow trends as much as I like to set trends." And that certainly includes her hair style ­ "my hairdresser keeps telling me that people come into the salon and are like: 'I want the Rihanna cut.' I'm like really? It's good when something comes from inside the person." Click here to read full article. back to top <#top> MAGNUM Kings & Queens of Dancehall to ŒBussı new talent Anybody can win and everybody has an equal opportunity to 'buss'. Saturday January 5 will see the beginning of a new chapter in the history of dancehall music in Jamaica when the much touted and highly anticipated Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will premiere at 9 pm on TVJ. The competition will feature a bevy of talented princes and princesses vying for the title, Magnum Kings and Queens ofDancehall. Dancehall music's popularity transcends the shores of Jamaica and the Caribbean and has, since the eighties, been able to conquer new markets such and the United States and Europe. The popularity of dancehall music has been further reinforced by the success of contemporary acts such as Sean Paul, Beenie Man and Baby Cham who all followed on the groundbreaking success of Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton. Whilst the success of dancehall has been commendable, there is still need for further growth in the Genre. It is also clear that aspiring deejay's and singjays have great difficulty in finding avenues to expose their talent and capabilities. It is based on these factors that Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall was created. "This show is important because it will unearth and showcase indigenous new talent. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall is a dancehall extravaganza that presents a good opportunity to anyone, male or female, who think they can deejay or sinjay to 'buss out' onto the music scene" - Mark Kenny, Executive Producer. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will run from Saturday the 5th of January to Saturday, April 12, 2008 on TVJ. The first leg of the competition which runs from Saturday January 5 to Saturday February 2 will feature auditions from 5 towns: Savanna-la-Mar, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Portmore and Kingston with the public getting the opportunity to choose the top prince and princess for each week. The voting lines will open on the Saturday night of the show and close on the Friday evening of the following week. The public will be able to vote either by voice or text at the cost of J$20 from any phone on all networks. Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall is a new and different kind of competition because it encompasses all major aspects of dancehall culture. The competition will highlight the history, culture and nature of the Genre. "We want to showcase all aspects of dancehall, we want to show that it is not only about music and being on stage but it's also a movement and a lifestyle that uses fashion, comedy and dance to set itself apart from other forms of musical expression" - Natalie Parboosingh, Promoter. In many ways Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will be a big step forward for the music: never before has there been a competition dedicated to unearthing new talent while giving them the opportunity to emerge as Kings & Queens of the Dancehall. Unlike any other competition there will be equal opportunity provided on the stage to both male and female contestants. At the end of the show there will be two winners: one King and one Queen, another first for Jamaica. On Saturday January 5 Jamaica will be able to begin choosing who they think are the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall. Anybody can win and everybody has an equal opportunity to 'buss'. back to top <#top> Confessions and Statement Now Available for Digital Download Gash Dem was the controversial and critical hit for Chuck Fender on the provocative Confessions album. Brooklyn and Jamaica was the bouncy chart toping track from Morgan Heritage on the Statement album. Finally, Juke Boxx Productions has released both these successful albums for digital download. Juke Boxx Productions inked the worldwide digital distribution deal with German distributor Sound Quake. Under the agreement, all tracks from the Confessions and Statement albums are available through a number of online retailers including iTunes, Amazon, emusic and Juno among others. Since its digital release, both albums have garnered impressive sales results, scoring high on the Sound Quakex2019;s x201C;Top Salesx201D; list. Unlike the other digital download sites, Sound Quake distributes exclusively reggae music. Executive Producer of Juke Boxx Productions, Shane Brown explained that x201C;digital distribution was a natural evolution. The new technology allows reggae fans in every part of the world to proudly access their own copy of their favourite tracks.x201D; DJ Sunshine sets things off right with a rousing introduction to the 23 track Confessions album. Morgan Heritage, T.O.K., Sizzla, Lady Saw, Tanya Stephens and a cadre of reggaex2019;s hottest performers take turns on the instrument rich rhythm. On the Statement album, Juke Boxx Production recording artiste Busy Signal offers an uncharacteristic yet powerful performance. So too, do Voice Mail, Kip Rich and Elephant Man. The mid tempo, dub flavoured rhythm ushered in a fresh sound in the dancehall and on the airwaves. The double success of the album ­ first as traditional CDx2019;s and now as digital versions ­ may lead to further digital releases from Juke Boxx. The latest releases on 7 inch (45) include the groundbreaking collaboration between Morgan Heritage and Busy Signal, Run Dem and the very personal Who Them by Chuck Fender. Early 2008 will see the commercial release of the Oscillator rhythm project featuring breakthrough artiste DeMarco on Better Jamaica. Links to the various digital outlets, exclusive previews, behind the scenes images and all the news on the latest releases from Juke Boxx Productions are available at www.MySpace.com/JukeBoxxProductions . back to top <#top> Critically Acclaimed Too Bad Lands In Top Reggae Albums Chart Operating as a true independent record label, Gargamel Music, Inc., is especially proud to announce that founder and CEO - Jamaican music icon Buju Banton, ranked a cool #8 on Billboard magazine's Top Reggae Artists chart for 2007. His critically acclaimed album Too Bad, which actually dropped on September 12, 2006, slid in at #12 on the publication's Top Reggae Albums chart for 2007. Billboard's charts are based on a combination of sales and airplay in the United States. Banton's first pure dancehall project in over a decade, Too Bad held court on their Top Reggae Albums chart for 37 weeks. The album's smash single Driver A also steered it's way onto the Billboard Hot 100 R&B & Hip-Hop Songs chart for six weeks, peaking at #75. Back in Jamaica, Banton is presently heating up the local charts with a one-off dancehall gem Tell Dem Don't Follow (Heart Of Love), which moved up a notch this past week to #4 on Richie B's weekly Jamaica Music Countdown on Hot 102 FM. Also starting to make waves at home and abroad is the tough new Buju tune Cowboys on the classic rub-a-dub 3 Blind Mice riddim. Fans can hear the exclusive now at: www.myspace.com/ gargamelmusicinc In other Buju Banton news, VP Music Group in conjunction with Penthouse Music and Gargamel Music, Inc., will release the Buju Banton Inna Heights - 10th Anniversary Edition on Tuesday, January 22. The follow up to Banton's classic 'Til Shiloh album, Inna Heights, originally released in November 1997, furthered the artist's exploration of roots reggae with such spiritually enriching tunes as Destiny, Hills & Valleys, Give I Strength and Close One Yesterday. Digitally-remastered, the Inna Heights 10th Anniversary Edition boasts 3 previously unreleased tracks from the time period: Bad Boy, Politics Time Again and Situations featuring Morgan Heritage. The Bonus DVD contains 40 minutes of early performance footage, plus the accompanying music video for the hit single Destiny. Buju Banton's long awaited roots-reggae project Rasta Got Soul, is scheduled for a Spring 2008 release on his Gargamel Music label. For more information about Buju Banton, simply log on: www.myspace.com/bujubanton back to top <#top> Tour Calendar Artiste Date Location Sean Paul Sat. Jan 5 Queens Park "Car Park", 14 Queens Park, Trinidad Alaine Sat. Jan 5 Kirkvine Sports Club, Manchester, Jamaica T.O.K. Sat. Jan 19 Minneapolis, MN Pressure Sat. Jan 19 North Dacatur, Georgia Code Red Fri. Jan 25 Deistrict Six Night Club, Seven Miles Beach, Cayman Munga Sat. Jan. 26 Fort Lauderdale, FL Alaine Sat. Jan. 26 Abaco, Bahamas Alaine Sat. Feb. 2 Belize City, Belize Sean Paul Sat. Feb. 9 Flamboyant Park, Suriname Voice Mail Sat. Feb. 9 Belize City, Belize Munga Sat. Feb. 16 St. Vincent Munga Sat. Feb. 23 Hartford, CT Sean Paul Fri. Feb. 29 Honruras back to top <#top> On The Horizon * Saturday, January 12: Tru Juice Rebel Salute * * * Thursday, January 24 - Saturday, January 26: Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival, Rose Hall Mobay * * * Saturday, February 23: Smile Jamaica/Africa Unite Concert, James Bond Beach, St. Mary * * * Sunday, February 24: Reggae Academy Awards, National Indoor Sports Centre, Kingston * * * back to top * <#top> Forward email [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Sister Yasmin [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: MLK Radio Programs Press Release Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:40:05 –0800 From: Yasmin Solomon PSA/Press Release - For immediate release January 2, 2008 Contact: DJ Sister Yasmin: (707)884-4703; sisteryasmin@hotmail.com DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY TRIBUTES ON LOCAL RADIO STATIONS DJ Sister Yasmin will present two Birthday Tribute radio programs in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the holiday weekend which celebrates his birthday. His actual birth date was January 15, 1927. The first program will air on Sunday, January 20th from 8PM - 12AM on KMFB-FM Mendocino, 92.7FM coastside and 96.7FM inland. The studio phone is (707)964-4653. The second program will air on Monday, January 21st (the legal holiday) from 10am - 12 noon on KZYX/KZYZ, 90.7FM locally, 88.1FM in Ft. Bragg, 91.5FM inland and www.kzyx.org on the world wide web. The studio phone is 1-800-499-7117 and 895-2448. Both of these programs will honor Dr. King by presenting some of his most dynamic speeches, great music and special, interesting guests. For questions or information please call 884-4703 or sisteryasmin@hotmail.com and be sure to tune in! [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Ejaness Inc [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: NEW YEAR SALE !!!! ---> REGGAECD.COM & REGGAEKING.COM Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:45:11 –0500 From: "Ejaness.com" Bob Marley clothing sale, up to 60% OFF: Over 35 men, ladies, & kids t-shirts, and hats now on sale, LIMITED SUPPLY on sale so ORDER NOW!!! Click Here ---> http://reggaeking.com/store/mresults.php?Specials=YES CD & DVD sale, up to 70% OFF: Over 40 CD & DVD titles added top our sale listing, LIMITED SUPPLY on sale so ORDER NOW!!! 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Customer Service EJANESS INTERNET STORES www.Ejaness.com www.ReggaeCD.com www.ReggaeRags.com www.ReggaeKing.com www.DVDTrail.com www.HealthyLivity.com 229-19 Merrick Blvd., Suite # 237 Laurelton, NY 11413 Tel: (718) 362-1711 Fax: (563) 405-8641 CustomerService@Ejaness.com "A GLOBAL LEADER IN REGGAE AND SPECIALTY MERCHANDISING" ReggaeCD.com http://www.reggaecd.com/ [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Sister Yasmin [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Press Release-Kiddus I & Earl Chinna Smith at Caspar Inn Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:01:11 –0800 From: Yasmin Solomon Press Release/PSA - for immediate release January 2, 2008 Contact: DJ Sister Yasmin -(707)884-4703; sisteryasmin@hotmail.com KIDDUS I and EARL "CHINNA" SMITH PLAY THE CASPAR INN ON SAT. JANUARY 26TH Joined by DJ Sister Yasmin's Crucial Dance Riddims What: Rockers Inna De Yard Who: Kiddus I and Earl "Chinna Smith", plus DJ Sister Yasmin When: Saturday, January 26, 2008 Time: 9:00PM Where: Caspar Inn, Caspar California Tickets: $15.00 at the door; 21 and over Information: (707)884-4703, 964-5565 or www.casparinn.com From: Reggae Vibes Prods NL [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Reggae Vibes News Bulletin (January 2, 2007) Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:44:57 +0100 From: Reggae Vibes Productions NL -*- http://www.reggae-vibes.com -*- -*- News Bulletin (January 2, 2007) -*- **** THIS WEEK'S UPDATES AT http://www.reggae-vibes.com **** # TOP 50 of album recommendations for January 2008, compiled by Teacher & Mr. T., with Pressure Buss Pipe's "Love And Affection" at the #1 spot and Danny I's "Unchangeable" as our new "Album of the Month"! # Twenty brand new sound files in our Top 50! Listen to tracks from I Wayne, Tarrus Riley, Chezidek, Khari Kill, Alpheus, Pressure Buss Pipe, Danny I, Claudius Linton, Black Roots, Phillip Fraser, Tony Roots, Zareb, Gyptian and 8 more tunes in MP3 format. # Check our SOUND & VISION section featuring "Mi Selector" with : - Riddimwise with the "Dat Mi Seh", "Ras'In", "Sting 93" and "Waterhouse aka Duke Of Earl" riddims. - Showcase Vibez featuring a Cousins Records Showcase, a Sadiki Showcase, and a UK Reggae selection with Leroy Mafia, Lloyd Brown, and Roger Robin. - Crucial Vintage : Mr Vegas & Sean Paul, Earl 16 & The Heptones, Freddie McGregor, Gregory Isaacs & Trinity, Cocoa Tea, Israel Vibration, Jackie Edwards, Johnny Osbourne, Cobra, Junior Murvin, Linval Thompson, Lloyd Robinson, Burning Spear, Tony Rebel, and Third World. - Inna Di Mix : "Zonk One Presents Strictly Conscious Vol. 1", "Bentley International Presents Dancehall Style Vol. 20", "DJ Djo Presents Ultimate Reggae Mix 2K7", and "Knotty Dread Presents Studio One Timeless Vintage Classics". # Listen to the Snippet-Mix of our new album of the month, Danny I's "Unchangeable". # "Your Top 5" of January 2008 is submitted by Ras Noel (from Amsterdam (Ganja City) / The Netherlands) and features tunes from Jah Cure, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Buju Banton, Dennis Brown and the combination Damien "Jr Gong" Marley, Stephen Marley & Capleton. # The "83 Rhythm" is a strong and big riddim from No Doubt Records. # Early reggae and lovers aficionados will enjoy the "Chi Chi Bud" one-riddim set. # "All Stars Riddim" is a wonderful backdrop with a hypnotizing piano riff. # With their "Mix Up" South Rakkas Crew prove they are the most innovative production outfit in today's dancehalls. # "This Is Lovers Rock" is a strong vintage lovers rock set. # The Trojan compilation "Lips Of Wine/The Roots Of Dennis Brown" is an entertaining trawl through The Crown Prince's back catalogue. # "African Dub Chapter Four" -- originally released in 1979 -- includes pure samples such as ringing bells, buzzers, phones, flushing toilets and other experimental synthesized sounds. # One of the best-remembered dub albums of the late 1970's, "African Dub Chapter Three", has been re-issued again. # 'Videoclip Of The Week' features Mr. Vegas & Jovi Rockwell's "You're Gonna Need Me". # Playlist for Reggae Vibes Radio Show ~ Thursday, January 3, 2007. **** 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) 2008 Reggae Vibes Productions [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lance-O [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: 'Reggae Vibes' Newsletter #607 Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:01:55 -0800 Greetings 'REGGAE VIBES' Massive & Krew First the audio link: http://www.kulchashok.com/old/mp3/reggaevibes607.mp3 This week's edition is brought to you by Kulcha Shok Muzik producers of this program as well as the new tv show 'Island Hoppers,' available on Dish Network & Direct TV. Kulcha Shok also has new t-shirts as well as a new song from Tarrus Riley. For that & more kulchashok.com Now this weeks top 10 according to 'REGGAE VIBES' & it's contributing stations: 10. THESE ARE THE DAYS BUSY SIGNAL GREENSLEEVES 09. GIVE IT UP BEENIE MAN & BARBEE 357 08. FALLEN SOLDIERS DeMARCO KOCH 07. SHE'S ROYAL TAURUS CANNONBALL 06. AUGUST TOWN DUANE STEPHENSON VP 05. WHAT AM I GONNA DO BUGLE DASECA 04. BONAFIDE GIRL SHAGGY feat. RIK ROK & TONY GOLD BIG YARD 03. ROOTS ETANA FREEMINDED 02. NAH GO A JAIL BUSY SIGNAL JAM 2 01. PICK IT UP & DROP IT SEAN PAUL ATLANTIC Former manager for Shabba Ranks in Jamaica, Babsy Grange is the new MINISTER OF INFORMATION, CULTURE, YOUTH & SPORTS states that the music needs cleaning up "Especially the dancehall artistes, there are some attitudes and behavior that is taking place that is destroying the industry and good name of Jamaica," she Quoted in the Jamaica Gleaner. She continues "I am not going to call their names but I am going to call them in, because I have a stake in the music and I have a stake in Jamaica, just as they have," she said. Grange asuggest that "when an artiste gets on stage and talks war and disrespects women, don't applaud them". Grange feels the artists know who they are and will be addressed. The International Soca Monarch We Comin! Road tour is taking it to the people. An initiative by the Caribbean Prestige Foundation aimed at bringing the artiste to the fan as opposed to the traditional route of bringing the fan to the artiste. It entails varying combinations of at least two to three artistes travelling around in a bus each day, pausing at various locations throughout the country to meet with fans. At each tour site fans will be greeted by artistes. Each Friday, the tour will touch down at a specific location where artistes will perform their material for 2008. The 2008 edition of the competition is promising to be exciting, with three-time International Soca Monarch Bunji Garlin returning to challenge defending champion, Iwer George. He last competed in 2006, when he placed second to Shurwayne Winchester with ?The Bomb Song?. The preliminary round for the Power and Groovy Soca Monarch competitions are scheduled to take place on January 5 and he semi-final round of the Power and Groovy Soca Monarch competitions are scheduled for January 20. This will be the 16th edition of the International Soca Monarch, the first of which was won by SuperBlue, who is expected to compete next year. Early indications show Blaxx's 'Breathless' to be an early favorite. And speaking of Carnival, King Conris won his second Soca Monarch crown in St Kitts with his Walk Away song. First runner-up was Mentie from the Small Axe Band and Ras Kelly, last year?s champion took the second runner-up position. Wendel Pemberton, who headed the organisation of the competition, said he was very impressed with the performances of the artistes but not the attendance, which he says they are looking to improve. Pemberton goes on to say, 'This is the first time in the history of this competition we had very high standard in the way the artistes performed, and we had artistes from nearly every big band in the Federation, whereas before we usually had mostly calypsonians from the tent.? In some cases some bands even produced two members to compete in the competition. In our new releases this week well it looks like we didnt get any this week. Each week we ask a trivia question first last week we asked, so why were the Gladiators dropped from Virgin? Due to the death of Bob Marley alot labels dropped reggae artists This week we ask, n were the actual days of Rock Steady in Jamaica? In case you don't know. we will have all that & more on next weeks edition..... It can also be heard on CHRY 105.5 York Ont Canada w/Richard Banton & the crew WCSB Cleveland, Oh 89.3 w/Charles Okafor WRVS Elizabeth City, NC 89.9 KABF Little Rock, Ark 88.3 Selector's Choice DeMARCO 'BETTER JAMAICA' LANCE-O 305.534.6110 KULCHA SHOK MUZIK, Inc. www.kulchashok.com myspace.com/kulchashok myspace.com/islandhopperstv [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: George Pond [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Snakeous Oilio Medicineum Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:03:27 –0500 From: Happy 2008!! This is a message from George Pond. I am writing to everyone in my email address book, in order to update my friends and family on the immediate events upcoming in 2008... and to update my address book on current or outdated email addressessessessss. The SNAKE OIL MEDICINE SHOW is back! Our last tour (the 2007 Reunion tour) was such a wonderfull series of enjoyable Art Parties, that we are forwarding on in the production, and plan to continue sharing our visions and music with the people. (that means we are booking SOMS shows again!!) here is a link to a nice Snake Oil Medicine Show site: www.snakeoil.jukeboxalive.com or just hit this link to hear a fresh SOMS track: http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?mid=254792&skin=1168333 Snake Oil Medicine Show 2k8 Here is a list of url's that are related to the band: www.snakeoilmedicineshow.net www.dynamicartgallerie.com www.theovertakers.com www.cx-1.com www.bluegrasstafari.com www.carolinepond.com www.hoonsofyore.com ...if anyone is interested in my recent, and current notions and noodlings: www.myspace.com/mcemcsquared and, here is some cyber-ephemera (still current!!)~ COME PARTY WITH US IN JAMAICA!!!!! Feb2008. AND NOW, a version of the SNAKE OIL MEDICINE SHOW's schedule for JAN 2008: 01/04/2008 10:00 PM - The Pour House 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, South Carolina 29412 - www.charlestonpourhouse.com 01/05/2008 10:00 PM - The Soapbox 255 N. Front St, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 - www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com 01/11/2008 10:00 PM - The Five Spots 1123 Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30307 - Visit the Five Spotıs website, which is way cool, here is the address: www.fivespot-atl.com 02/07/2008 04:00 PM - Half Moon Beach, not far from Negril Jamaica Half Moon Beach, Negril, - $100.00 US The 8th Annual Chinese New Year Reunion, CHNY2k8, is a spectacular concert event that will happen on February 7th, in and around Negril, Jamaica! All proceeds will benefit DeepBlueRipple International, Inc. - Music and art education for the children of Jamaica through travel, philanthropy, and fun. I am building up my database for SOMS related communique, PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO ANYONE WHO YOU KNOW, THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED! Thanks Y'all!! All my love, George Pond mcE=MCsquared georgepond@bellsouth.net 828.231.6099 P.S. Andy Pond, the Banjoist for Snake Oil Medicine Show accepted an offer to go to Bangolore, India, with Futureman and the Black Mozart Ensemble. A two week tour in INDIA! He will be back to join the Dynamic Art Gallerie in Atlanta for the show at the 5 spot. Roy ³Futureman² Wooten is an artist known for bridging the gap bewteen the past, the present and the future. Deriving from a rich musical background, Futureman is an inventor, scientist, musician, composer and four time Grammy award winning performer with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. The Flecktones are highly regarded for their outstanding virtuosity in live performances. The group includes Bela Fleck on Banjo, Victor Wooten on Bass, Jeff Coffin on Sax and wind instruments, and Futureman on Electronic and Acoustic Drums and Percussion The Black Mozart Ensemble is composed of young virtuoso violinists and cellists under the direction of Futureman. The music is complemented by the addition of hip hop artists, and actors/narrators. The music of Black Mozart has a message for the ears, eyes and moves of todayıs modern world. Futureman states that this composition, The Black Mozart is a personal statement of New American Classical Roots and Dance Music with social aspirations that embraces all races of humanity. B.M.E. BAND MEMBERS: Roy "Futureman" Wooten - artistic director Zach Casebolt - concert master, violin Lyndsay Pruett - violin Lindy Donia - violin Tyler Andal - 5-string violin Justin Saunders - cello Jesse Hale - cello Andy Pond - banjo Omar Alkalouti - vocals Todd Johnson - vocals, dancing ~SOLID! i hope that you all enjoy [11] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: I-Kay & Bunni B [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: New release from I-Kay & Bunni B Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:52:08 EST From: Greetings, Thanks for your response. I-Kay & Bunny Brissett have released a new album titled "AFRICAN DANCE" and a 7" single featuring Sister Carol. The album also features Augustus Pablo, Angie Angel and Mike Livingston. The album and single are available at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/ikaybunnib ; www.VPReggae.com ; www.erniebreggae.com ; www.myspace.com/ikaybunnib ; www.myspace.com/bunnybrissettmusic and youtube/ikaybunnib. [12] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Mr Coyote 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."