(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Tuesday, March 04, 2008 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] ReggaePR@aol.com [R.A.W. Announcement:] 3/15 Annual Meeting Update [2] [LOZ:] GOSPELREGGAE: New Artist Levite, "Hope is Still Alive" [3] Reggae Runnings....Final Marley Bash 2008 [4] -*- News Bulletin (February 27, 2008) -*- [5] A RASTA MESSAGE TO ALL WHO LIVETH ON EARTH [6] Burning Spear BURNING MUSIC PRODUCTIONS NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 29, 2008 [7] Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida! [8] Hot'n'Fresh TOP 15 Chart & Poll (March 2 - 2008) [9] The ark band music [10] Vote for Wayne Stoddart Love in any Language _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: ReggaePR@aol.com [R.A.W. Announcement:] 3/15 Annual Meeting Update Date: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 11:12 PM Subject: 3/15 Annual Meeting Update Greetings, Kyle Russell (Interim Executive Director of R.A.W.) here, I am authorizing this communication to go out to the entire email R.A.W. database via Webmaster Gary Garrett (directly, with the following Subject above, and for inclusion in the next WGIR update). ANNUAL MEETING (time and technicalities) Please mark your calendars, RAW's Annual Meeting is in a couple of weeks: at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time, on Saturday, March 15 (11am Pacific Standard Time). All Board members' attendance is expected. We have allowed for 100 people to sign on, but are awaiting RSVP's from all who expect to attend, so that we can know if this is sufficient, or too much. We are using a Pro version of Parachat, and you will go to the following URL to log in: http://www.reggaeambassadors.org/chat When we used the free version for a preliminary meeting in February, it was pretty intuitively clear how to sign in and chat, it was like IM'ing, and we used the expression '!' to get the attention of the moderator. I believe the moderator, which will likely be myself or Secretary Daniel Frankston, will have more control over the dialog. To find out more, visit the Parachat Help URL, at http://www.parachat.com/helpdesk/userguide7/ SUGGESTIONS REQUESTED In advance of the meeting, please submit any suggestions or recommendations through Daniel Frankston, frankston@ireggae.com (along with practical suggestions for how they can be implemented) ANNUAL REPORTS & AGENDAS Annual Reports from the following "standing" Board members (bringing them up-to-date through 2007) have been submitted to our webmaster, and should be up at the following link shortly, for viewing: http://www.reggaeambassadors.org/contact.php Susan Thompson, Nan Lewis, Tom Pearson, Kyle Russell, Loel Spencer, David Bauman We will be submitting Current Year Agendas (to be posted at the same link) this week for: Daniel Frankston, Ras Danny Fallon, Frances Nwajei, Frankie Moniz, Kyle Russell, and Tom Pearson And are awaiting Current-Year Agendas from: Gary Garrett, Robert 'Peace' Wright, Joanie Pearson, Joel Spencer, Susan Thompson ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA The Agenda for the Annual Meeting will be: A. Roll Call (Establish a Quorum). B. Summary of Reports of Officers and Directors C. Review and Discussion of Board Members' 2008 Agendas.(Agendas may be made available by email, as well as online). D. New Business. E. Adjournment. We will fine tuning and getting more specific on all the above as we get closer to the date. Some specific items up for discussion, or presentation at the Annual Meeting will be: - the staggering of Executive Board elections (ie. term lengths for the various positions). - the waiving of RAW dues during 2007 and the old-number buy back option. - streamlining the process by which the ByLaws may be amended (per section 7.2 thereof). CONCLUSION / NEXT STEPS In the meantime, my goals (with the support of existing & future Board members) are as follows: - to familiarize myself and/or another Chair of the Meeting with the Parachat moderator protocol, as well as Roberts Rules of Order - to ensure that all Annual Reports & Current-Year Agendas are submitted and viewable determine - to finalize the Meeting Agenda Blessings, Kyle Russell 617-771-5119 Interim Executive Director, Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lion Of Zion Ent [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: [LOZ:] GOSPELREGGAE: New Artist Levite, "Hope is Still Alive" Date: Sunday, March 02, 2008 6:06 PM From Lion Of Zion Ent Check out this hot new release available at GospelReggae.com Artist: Levite Album: Hope Is Still Alive Genre: Roots / Dancehall / Culture CD $15.97 Our Price Only $9.97 Download Album $9.99 ABOUT THE ARTIST: Levite (Marlon Trowers) was born on January 15, 1979 in St. Catherine Jamaica but spent most of his life in Montego Bay until 1996 he migrated to the USA. Levite is a very rooted and grounded brother in Jesus Christ. Levite was previously an upcoming reggae entertainer doing hardcore reggae music, sharing stage with Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Vibes Kartel, etc. Formerly know as Lazer Beam, Levite experienced both worlds and found out that there is nothing in comparison to Jesus Christ. The world will offer you happiness for a short period of time, but in Jesus there is everlasting joy. The word of God also said, "What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul." Levite got saved in 2005 and as of then and for the rest of his life he's running for Jesus. He compares his life to Paul in the New Testament, befo re Paul's conversion his name was Saul and he persecuted Christians. However, after Saul's encounter with the Messiah, his name was changed from Saul to Paul. Paul's life was also transformed and the same zeal he had he used it to build up God's Kingdom. As a result of Paul's ministry, souls from all over the world were converted to Christianity. In comparison, Levite turned his zeal for secular music around and channeled it towards gospel reggae in order to spread God's word and win souls for Christ, especially targeting the youths. To all backsliders and those who are not saved, I, Levite want you to know that as long as there is life, Hope is Still Alive. SHOP NOW --> http://www.gospelreggae.com Other recent releases available at GospelReggae.com: VIZION Deep Within CD: $11.97 Download Album $9.99 MINISTER BLESSED Purpose CD: $11.97 DOWNLOAD ALBUM: $9.99 ORAL ROBERTS Jesus is the Light $4.99 DOWNLOAD ALBUM: $5.94 ROGE ABERGEL AND KINGDOM CULTURE War $4.99 DOWNLOAD ALBUM: $5. 94 BOLA DE NEVE CHURCH Te Vejo Pai CD: $13.97 DOWNLOAD ALBUM: $9.99 ORDER TODAY & GET A FREE GOSPELREGGAE.COM BUMPER STICKER!!! SHOP NOW --> http://www.gospelreggae.com NEW ADDITIONS TO THE DOWNLOAD SECTION: HOWIE HUTCHINSON The Naked Truth (For Download Only) DOWNLOAD ALBUM: $9.99 TIMELESS Righteous Seed (For Download Only) DOWNLOAD ALBUM: $6.93 NENGO VIEIRA E TRIBO D ABRAAO Somos Libertos (For Download Only) $9.99 PEACE, LOVE, UNITY & JUSTICE 2 Various Artists (For Download Only) $9 .99 PEACE, LOVE, UNITY AND JUSTICE Various Artists (For Download Only) $9.99 SHOP NOW --> http://www.gospelreggae.com Blessings in Christ, The staff of GOSPELREGGAE.COM "We are Gospel Reggae!" A Division of Lion of Zion Entertainment Inc. E-mail: customer_servi ce@lionofzion.com (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 [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Ambassador David [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #5] Subject: Reggae Runnings....Final Marley Bash 2008 Date: Sunday, March 02, 2008 6:11 PM Ambassador David's Productions 269-271-5219 "Your Caribbean Music Connection" Reggae Music "Special Music for Special People" Rastaman Nane www.caribbeanconnection2002.com Ambassador David's Picks Bob Marley B-Bash @ Wealthy Theatre March 8th with Mystic Dub, Zion Lion and DJ General ^^ indicates new listing Bob Marley Birthday Bash Tour 2008 3/8 - Wealthy Theatre - 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids 616-459-4788 -DJ General, Mystic Dub & Zion Lion - 7 PM All Ages http://www.grcmc.org/theatre After Party 3/8 Bob Marley Birthday Bash After Party With the General 11 AM - 2 AM Montego Bay Night Club 2111 South Division, Grand Rapids BYO Information for all shows 269-271-5219 Czar's 505 www.czars.com 505 Pleasant St. St. Joseph 269-983-1166 - 10 PM Jamaica Me Crazy Fridays REGGAE BANDS EVERY 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH March 7th Yabba Griffith & Traxx April 4th - Dub Dis with Devon Brown May TBA June 4th - Yard Squad ^^ July 4th - Pura Vida Reunion Show (Rock/Reggae) Midway Tavern, 810 West Fourth St., Mishawaka - 9 PM 21+ 574-255-0458 - www.themidwaytavern.com "Jamaica Me Crazy" Saturdays Reggae Bands Every Third Saturday March 15 - Indika Reggae Band & DJ African Teacher April 19th - DeHurricane Band April 26th - Out of Favor Boys (Blues) Call To Reserve Seats Casey's Bar & Grill - 10 PM 136 North Whittaker Street New Buffalo, MI Phone: (269) 469-5800 February March 8 Gypsi Fari Duo (Reggae) 15 Red Bean & Rice (Blues / Classic Rock) 22 Keith Scott (Blues) 29 Mike Green (Rock) Featherbone 269-756-6821 10 PM 6741 US 12 Three Oaks, MI. March 15th - Joe Ferguson & Cliff Babcock (Blues / Classic Rock) Stage Coach Barn (Behind the Black Hawk Restaurants) 269-629-9460 9 PM Corner of M-43 & M-89, Richland May 16th - Kalamazoo Avenue Band (Classic Rock) May 17th - Soul Men Blues Brothers Impersonators From Cleveland OH With the Kazoo Avenue Band Cheeseburger in Paradise 9:30 PM 5609 West Main St. Kazoo 269-342-0825 April 4th & 5th Vince & Bobby from Gypsi Fari (Reggae) Special Events March 8th - Orquesta Sensacional Marine City Concert Series 7:30 PM 1585 Meisner Road, east China, MI. March 22nd - the Process (Rock/Reggae) Vassar Theater 140 E. Huron Road Vassar, Michigan 48768 Phone: (989) 823-4000 May 5th Cinco De Mayo - with the Los Bandits Red Mesa Grille 6PM Traverse City Festivals ^^April 19th 12 PM - 6 PM Delta TWP Greener Delta Fest Hayes Middle School 12620 Nixon RD. Grand Ledge, MI Los Bandits much more……. ^^April 26th 10 AM - 5 PM Embracing the Earth Fest Laker High School, Pigeon, MI Tropical Mix & Fonn More …..much more ^^May 3rd 1PM - 11PM Reggae Fest Trempealeau Hotel 608.534.6898 150 Main Street, Trempealeau, WI Indika - Tony Brown International All-Stars more……… May 3rd Kalamazoo's Cinco De Mayo Celebration Mayor Riverfront Park 12P - 12A Fantasia Ballet Folkorico - Son De Mexico - Lantio Cautro - Orquestion Sensacional - Los Bandits - DJ Sammy M. Latin Dance Contest Concerts ^^July 4th Los Bandits First Fridays Concert Series 7PM Goshen County Courthouse 101 Main Street, Goshen, IN Latin / Mexican Runnings Marine City Concert Series 7:30 PM 1585 Meisner Road, east China, MI. March 8th - Orquesta Sensacional Kalamazoo May 3rd Kalamazoo's Cinco De Mayo Celebration Mayor Riverfront Park 12P - 12A Fantasia Ballet Folkorico - Son De Mexico - Lantio Cautro - Orquestion Sensacional - Los Bandits - DJ Sammy M. Latin Dance Contest TejanoMex SUPERSHOW with Gerry Aranda, Sundays 6-10PM on SuperHITS 103.7FM Lansing Detroit The Harem Nightclub Salsa Every Thursday Chicago March 15th >> IRICAN Bash @ Latin Street Dancing Studios For info go to http://m1e.net/c?70343159-pm3W25Ze0Wbbc%403119757-DYPpQJyjwq/ug Sat Mar 15th >> SALSA Workshops by Roberto Arenas & Ma Josee Strazzero @ Latin Street Dancing Studios. For info go to http://m1e.net/c?70343159-K4sp3.uFglRIg%403119758-t9NyAyqPK5jtY Sun Mar 15th >> SALSA Workshops by Roberto Arenas & Ma Josee Strazzero @ Latin Street Dancing Studios. For info go to http://m1e.net/c?70343159-RMfwzFDVTXwVQ%403119759-kaHY0Z6r7WJNY Thu Sun Jun 26th 29th >> Chicago Salsa Festival 2008. For info go to http://m1e.net/c?70343159-6Dm5hzig.KjyA%403119750-OLLaKZ.CgpzH6 Reggae DJs Clubs Blind Pig 734-996-8555 Sagittarius Bash with / Zuma Hi-Fi & King Jazzy B Every Last Thursday of the Month 208 South 1st Street Ann Arbor, MI Infinity Sounds & Spector Entertainment 2nd Saturdays at WIAA Hall 2015 E. 7 Mile Rd Detroit Every Thursday Passa Passa - 9 PM Café Lura-3184 N Milwaukee Ave Milwaukee & Belmont, Chicago Dancehall 101 Wednesdays - Joe's Sports Bar Weed Street, Chicago 11pm -4am Tropical Hut, Detroit Thursday, 9pm 313-861-5340 Dancehall Reggae featuring Infinity Sound Fridays Live & Direct Trench Town 3919 Woodward (2 Blks N. of Mack), Detroit Friday, 11pm - 4am 313-836-8686 or (313)831-8552 Featuring Miami, Atlanta, Toronto & Detroit's Strictly Roots Movement with Selectah Kadhafi Reggae Dancehall Explosion Trench Town 3919 Woodward(2 Blks N. of Mack), Detroit Saturday, 11pm 5am 313-836-8686 or (313)831-8552 Strictly Roots Movement, Selectah John John, Killa, Kadhafi & Crew Clubhouse Tavern 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit Saturday, 9pm 2am 313-717-3782 Soca, Reggae & Hip-Hop Reggae Radio Reggae Revolution WIDR 89.1 FM DJ I.B. & DJ Assane Tuesday 10 PM - Midnight Request line 269-387-6303 "Reggae Street" WSND 88.9 FM - South Bend The African Teacher & Jah Dave @ the Controls Saturday 10 PM - Midnight WYCE 88.1FM Grand Rapids www.wyce.org Reggae regularly mixed in with folk, blues, jazz, rock and other world beat tunes Alam Latina WMUK 102.1 FM WMU Sundays 6 PM to 7 PM Dancehall/Reggae WCBN 88.3 FM - Ann Arbor Saturday 7:00p-9:00p Host: Brian Tomsic Ghetto Vibez CJAM 91.5 FM - Windsor, On. Saturday 3:00p-5:00p Hosts: Ghetto Vibez Sound Crew The Michael Julien Global Mix WDET 101.9 FM - Detroit Saturday 10:00 PM -12:00 AM Natty Dreadlock Rock - Rootsmon Bird- Lansing Sundays 5pm-9pm, WLNZ, 89.7, www.wlnz.org or webradio.com WCBN, 88.3 FM Train to Skaville "Strictly Vintage Jamaican Music" 7PM-8PM Tuesday Monday from 9-10pm on WXOU 88.3FM - Detroit O.C. Roberts WHPR 88.1 FM - Detroit Fridays 9 PM to 2 AM Live from Gibson's Lounge 12924 Puritan, Detroit. Simulcast on TV 33 or Comcast TV 71. Larock and O.C. Roberts Sundays - 12MID-2AM 102.7 FM / Radio 1 Detroit Caribbean Restaurants Jamaican Dave's Take Out "The Real Taste Of Jamaica" 1059 Wealthy, Grand Rapids 616-458-7875 Coming Soon Montego Bay Island Jerk Chicken 2111 S. Division, Grand Rapids Reggae Apparel ^^ JAH Apparel 616.608.6824 2111 South Division, Grand Rapids, MI Reggae Web Sites Caribbeanconnection2002.com (for your Live and DJ Reggae needs) Reggaeambassadors.org World Largest Network of Reggae Enthusiast Roger Steffens¹ Reggae Archives www.reggaesupersite.com Islandfestkalamazoo.com TimeandPlace.homestead.com (Rastamon Nanne) Co- Founder of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Jaman Reggae DVDs www.jamanreggaedvd.com www.myccco.com (Caribbean Cultural Carnival Origination) Rude Gal Entertainment. http://www.rudegal.com Detroitreggae.com Chicago_Reggae.com Niceup.com Chicagoreggae.com Strictlyrootsmusic.com South Bend Reggae www.southbendreggae.com Please Forward This Email to All Your Friends Turn Them On To Jah's Music - Reggae Music To Be Added To Ambassador David's Weekly Reggae News Letter Email him @ Davidbauma@aol.com (The listing of these events is a service of Ambassador David's Productions LLC for his clients, if you would like to have your events listed please contact Ambassador David concerning adverting rates) [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Reggae Vibes Prods NL [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: -*- News Bulletin (February 27, 2008) -*- Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:15 AM From Reggae Vibes Prods NL -*- http://www.reggae-vibes.com -*- -*- News Bulletin (February 27, 2008) -*- **** THIS WEEK'S UPDATES AT http://www.reggae-vibes.com **** Win a free copy of the "Spirits In The Material World" CD, compliments of Elemental Consulting & Shanachie. We're giving away three CD's. Contest ends Wednesday 12th March. Joe Gibbs (1943-2008)... Producer Of Golden Sounds. From Poland comes the very catchy and infectious "Bless Ya Riddim", voiced by well-established artists as well as talented, yet unknown performers. The classic Meditations album "No More Friend" is re-released by Greensleeves. "Songs for Reggae Lovers" is an excellent double cd, filled with fine lovers tunes. Spice's debut album "Scorn Dem" is wholeheartedly recommended to every dancehall fan. Area X' "Dub One" is a very enjoyable dub-version album, that must be heard (and praised) by all Wackies, Rhythm & Sound, Augustus Pablo and Lee 'Scratch' Perry aficionados. "Generation Version" is not one of the strongest releases by The Small Axe People, but in the end a nicer effort in combination with Area X' "Dub One". Pow Pow Productions' brand new backdrop, "Follow", is an infectious up-tempo bashment riddim. 'Videoclip Of The Week' features Bounty Killer & Marlon Binns' "Turn Me On". Playlist for Reggae Vibes Radio Show ~ Thursday, February 28, 2008. **** 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. Which records were featured in the reggae chart exactly 30 years ago? You'll find the answer in our monthly "Revive Top 10". THIS AND MUCH MORE AT : http://www.reggae-vibes.com (c) 2008 Reggae Vibes Productions [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Jesse Dawn [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: A RASTA MESSAGE TO ALL WHO LIVETH ON EARTH Date: Sunday, March 02, 2008 6:04 PM From Jesse Dawn A RASTA MESSAGE TO ALL WHO LIVETH ON EARTH FROM R.A.W. MEMBER RAS JESSE DAWN www.hawaiireggae.com jesseisforreal@yahoo.com SPECIALLY DEDICATED TO MY FRIEND RASTA ZIGGY MARLEY AND HIS BROTHERS: STEPHEN, DAMIAN, JULIAN AND KY-MANI, ALL OF WHOM RE-UNITED RECENTLY, ALONG WITH RASTA BUNNY WAILER, AT THE SMILE JAMAICA CONCERT IN JAMAICA, A FINE TRIBUTE TO THE BIRTHDAY OF THEIR REVOLUTIONARY PROPHET FATHER RASTA BOB MARLEY AND HIS VISION... YES, WE NEED BOB¹S PSYCHIC LADDER OUT of WARS of ³RACE² to find OUR TRUE PLACE--- For ³NEWS² or POP-³CULTURE² Does not HELP us to FEEL The WARping of our SENSES, Or how the MIND-BODY HEALS, WE NEED TO FEEL IT ALL, INNER VOICES that CALL, SHARING REVELATIONS, With POTENT explanations, Spirits BIGGER than mountains RAINING TRUTH like FOUNTAINS Like RAS RAINBOWS that run From the SKY to OUR HEAD, Like SPIRIT-born energy That may NEVER be dead, ENERGY PULSING as WE SING and WRITE, GUIDING OUR SPEECH and SIGHT, As WE FEEL the TOTALITY of UNCORRUPTED REALITY, Not brainwashed by brutality, But enlightened by VERACITY, And DO you really, TRULY FEEL Do you FEEL what RASTA SEE? SELAH (FOREVER) [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Burning Spear [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Burning Spear BURNING MUSIC PRODUCTIONS NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 29, 2008 Date: Sunday, March 02, 2008 6:07 PM From Burning Spear BURNING MUSIC PRODUCTIONS NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 29, 2008 HAPPY EARTHDAY BURNING SPEAR ­ MARCH 1st !! BURNING SPEAR PUTS THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON HIS ALL-NEW STUDIO ALBUM - JAH IS REAL Reggae music icon and Grammy-winning recording artist Winston ŒBurning Spear¹ Rodney (O.D.) has also been busy in the studio recently putting the finishing touches in New York and Jamaica on his all-new studio album, Jah Is Real, targeted for late spring / early summer 2008 release through his Burning Music Productions label. Joining him in the studio performing on several of the album tracks were Parliament-Funkadelic legends bassist Bootsy Collins and keyboard maestro Bernie Worrell. BURNING SPEAR REPRESENTS fOR REGGAE MUSIC AND A BEST REGGAE ALBUM GRAMMY® NOMINATION FOR BURNING SPEAR EXPERIENCE AT THE 50th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS IN LOS ANGELES. Burning Spear and his wife and partner, Sonia Rodney were proud to represent for Reggae music and their Burning Music Productions label for a Best Reggae Album Grammy nomination for Spear¹s 2007 double CD (+ bonus DVD) release, Burning Spear Experience. Experience is the first Grammy®-nominated Reggae album to be both released by an artist self-owned label and self-distributed though his Burning Music Productions. Spear and Sonia enjoyed attending the music industry¹s biggest annual event and connecting with other artists as Ben Harper and many others. Spear is a previous Grammy winner for his 1999 Calling Rastafari CD and has received 10 nominations for his releases over his career to date. The 50th Annual Grammy Awards presentation was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, February 10, 2008 and broadcast on CBS Television nationwide. Other nominees included Toots and the Maytals, Lee ŒScratch¹ Perry, Sly & Robbie, and Bob Marley¹s son, Stephen Marley talking the award win this year. BURNING MUSIC PRODUCTIONS GOES TO MIDEM 2008 IN CANNES, FRANCE Burning Music Productions had a successful MIDEM 2008 trade convention at the world¹s target music distribution conference in Cannes, France at the end of January. Burning Spear¹s extensive music and DVD catalog will soon be available once again in many territories in Europe, Canada and other markets worldwide exclusively though Spear¹s Burning Music Productions company. Greetings Fans On a Mission Welcome to Burning Spear¹s Grass Roots Contest Burning Spear would like to welcome all fans on a mission to become his PR. Burning Spear as launch is own Independent record label this is a first for Reggae artist. So if you are longing for that trip to Jamaica and cannot afford it now you have a chance to afford that trip by becoming a PR for Burning Spear. we believe in grass root promotion as a way to get the message out to the people of the world. So you may ask what your mission? The mission if you accept it is to check all the record stores in your area for all the title on the Burning Spear Music labels. Encourage the stores to carry the title that are not available by making special orders. Introduce a friend to Burning Spear music. Just by your help we all can reach our goal. This is the way of the future for artists. Selling records with the help of their fans without any middle man and pass on reward to the fans with gifts in exchange for their hard work. Sign up now and let the fun begin. Please email me with any questions at burningspear@earthlink.net and we will work together step by step and side by side. If you are ready Mek We Dweet. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who are attending college to become a PR. Now you can intern with reggae legend Burning Spear and gain experience and possible win a trip to sunny Jamaica. We will provide you with free T-shirt and posters to give away. Buy Music Securely Online Now you can buy music easier and securely though Burning Spear's website. Click Here to visit the store today to start downloading your music instantly. We appreciate the support of the fans for keeping the music "burning." UPCOMING BURNING SPEAR CONCERT DATES Fri. Apr 25, 2008 ­ 39th Annual Jazz Heritage Fest - New Orleans, LA USA Sun. Apr 27, 2008 - Festival International de Louisiane - Lafayette, LA USA Fri. May 23, 2008 - Asheville Music Jamboree (Deerfields) - Mills River, NC USA iTUNES BEST OF REGGAE 2007 SELECTION BURNING SPEAR EXPERIENCE DOUBLE CD + DVD KEEP THE SPEAR BURNING ! For more information on the latest Burning Spear news, merchandise and CDs, the official Burning Sound internet radio station (on Live365.com), joining the Burning Spear Street Team and more - Visit www.BurningSpear.net [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Debbie Allen [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1965] Subject: Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida! Date: Friday, February 29, 2008 5:28 PM From Debbie Allen Noteworthy South Florida Events Calendar Happy Leap day - we only get a day like this once every 4 years - make the most of it! Happy Feb 29th!! "People do not wish to appear foolish; to avoid the appearance of foolishness, they are willing to remain actually fools." Alice Walker "Radical simply means "grasping things at the root." Angela Davis "If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress." - Barak Obama "It doesn't matter where you come from, what you have, what you don't have. The only thing that matters is that you set a goal and you just dream, live, and fly." Barrington Irving Here are some events that look to me all about spreading LOVE & positivity. This is a labor of love which I hope spreads joy to many. Support the artists, come, see, hear them & dance, live & LOVE: Great Vibez: New - Tonight Feb 29, Fri, Doors open 9:30pm, Live Musc 10PM, $10 Kayak Man followed by MaWon A perfect blend of World & Caribbean Live Music. Reggae, roots, rock, konpa, & zouk to keep you moving all night!! Upstairs @ Ouzo's (formerly Madiba) 1766 Bay Rd. Miami Beach, FL 33139 I-95 to 195 East towards Miami beach, take Alton Rd. South make a right on 18th & Bay Rd. Info: 305-604-0008 www.myspace.com/mawonmusc www.myspace.com/kayakman www.ouzosmiamibeach.com New - TONIGHT FEB 29 KYMANI'S BIRTHDAY PARTY COME CELEBRATE WITH HIM SPECIAL INVITED GUEST : MYA: YOUNG BUCK: THE MARLEY FAMILY: DAMIAN "JUNIOR GONG" MARLEY: STEVEN MARLEY: JULIAN MARLEY PLUS OTHER TOP CELEBS MUSIC BY JAZZY T OF RENAISSANCE DISCO: RICHIE D: MIX MASTER STEVE: PRODIGY MOVEMENTS: WE WELCOME ALL THE ARTIST IN TOWN FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL KARU AND Y 71 NW 14TH STREET DOWNTOWN MIAMI (THREE BLOCKS FROM THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER) DIRECTIONS: TAKE 1 95 TO 395 EXIT 2ND AVE (BISCAYNE BLVD) GO NORTH ON BISCAYNE TO 14TH STREET MAKE A LEFT, CROSS MIAMI AVE, CLUB WILL BE ON THE RIGHT. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 305 778-7228 VIP RESERVATION: 954 600-1093 Fridays on TV see Ky-mani Marley in Livin' The Life of Marley Fridays @ 10pm on BET See video clips of the show: www.bet.com/onblast/?chan=24&id=1291&itype=e New - Feb 29, Fri, $20+, 11pm-5am, Ages 21+ I Wanna Love Ya, A tribute to Bob Marley at Mansion music by Tom Laroc & DJ Firewood. The Bob Marley Movement Pre-Party featuring invited guests: Stephen Marley, Richie Spice, Damian Marley, Joseph Israel, Capleton, Gentleman, Jr. Demus, Javaugh, Ky-Mani Marley & Julian Marley. Mansion 1235 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Info: 305-531-5535 www.myspace.com/mansionnightclub New - Feb 29, Fri SUENALO! In the neon jungle of Miami, in dusky bars and on moonlit beaches, Suenalo Sound System has the natives dancing. The rhythms, a riotous intersection of Afro-Cuban, Latin, R&B, hip hop, funk, cascades of fire and brimstone rippling through the gyrating crowds, blues, distorted wails and wah-wah injecting the mix with bar room soul and Hendrix's voodoo spirit. Bilingual rhymes and sweet, heartfelt melodies. Suinalo is a nine-piece, but its music is so powerful and intense you'd swear there was an entire village on stage. City Limits 19 NE 3rd Avenue Delray Beach,FL Tel: 561-279-8222 http://citylimitsdelray.com Feb. 29, Fri, 7pm, $100- SOLD OUT 2nd Annual Spring garden Soiree to benefit Horticulture at Pinecrest Gardens (old Parrot Jungle grounds) Live reggae music by the Marley brothers: Stephen, Damian & Julian with band open bar, food, silent auction The Meadow at Pinecrest Gardens 7595 SW 102 St. Pinecrest, FL 33156 For reservations: 305-661-7488 SOLD OUT New - Feb 29 - March 2, Fri-Sun Greek Festival in West Palm Beach Admission is free on Friday, Feb. 29 from noon-4 p.m., $4, kids under 12 free Discover the tradition and culture of Greece at this 33rd annual festival presented by the Greek community of St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church at Southern Boulevard and Flagler Drive (at the foot of the Southern Boulevard Bridge) in West Palm Beach. Enjoy the artistry and rhythm of the award-winning "Heart of Greece" dancers as they perform in full traditional dress; live orchestra for dancing by the Hellenics Band (Bouzouki music); Greek dance lessons (learn Zorba's Dance); enjoy homemade Greek delicacies and authentic cuisine; Greek beverages such as Ouzo and Metaxa (in the Taverna); delicious pastries and Greek coffee in the bakery and coffee shop; and Greek imports featuring some of the newest jewelry, arts and crafts, paintings and specialty boutique items. St. Catherne's Greek Orthodox Church Park and Ride "Molly the Trolley" shuttle service is available from Prospect Place (on Dixie Highway, just south of The Palm Beach Post building)on Saturday only. Parking is available on church parking lot (corner of Southern Boulevard and Washington Road). www.stcatherine-wpb.org/NewsandEvents.dsp New - March 1,Sat, 8pm, Tickets: $55, $45, $35 Reserved Seating! Machel Montano in concert with special guest DJ GB God Bless Presented by Live Nation Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Info: 561-966-3309, 954-523-3309, 305-358-5885 www.livenation.com March 1, Sat White Noyze Entertainment presents an event they call Chalice*, debuted Feb. 23 & scheduled for every Sat after that. Wane Wonder performing live with Showki Ru & DJ Lion Face music by Bambino the Godfather, Mighty Mike from 96.9 FM, & DJ Blak * Chillum Chalice - is a type of smoking pipe used most often by members of the Rastafari movement. Mai Tais 107 Clematis St. Downtown West Palm Beach, FL info: 561-880-7763 www.myspace.com/clubmaitai www.WayneWonder.com www.myspace.com/waynewonder4life New - Jamaican live theater coming to South Florida March 1, Palm Beach, March 2, Coral Springs & March 15, South Miami-Dade. For more on Concubine? Go to: www.caribbeanriddims.com March 1, Sat, 1pm, $40 15th Annual Caribbean Festival Damian Marely, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Ky-mani Marley, Gentleman, Richie Spice, Jr. Demus, Joseph Israel, Javaugh, 4th Dimension & Capleton Bayfront Park Amphitheater 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL Info: 305-740-7344 www.bobmarleymovement.com www.myspace.com/bobmarleymovements This weekend's sure bet - FREE music on the beach! Marijah & the Reggae All-Stars photo by Suki Finnerty New - March 2, Sun, 1-4pm, FREE Surfside Music on the beach "The cool sounds of Caribbean and Latin Music on the sand in Surfside² Marijah & the Reggae All-Stars, Oriente & Conjunto Progreso. Stage in the sand between 95th & 96th Streets in Surfside Music on the Beach in the sand on the beach between 95th & 96th Streets (between Miami Beach and Bal Harbour) Surfside, FL 33154 www.myspace.com/marijahmusic www.marijahmusic.com www.myspace.com/orienteworldmusic www.orienteworldmusic.com www.myspace.com/conjuntoprogreso March 2, Sun, 9pm-2am, FREE Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L kitchen is always open until 4:30AM, so if you are hungry order up and our staff will happy to serve you! NY Bar & Grill 12189 US Hwy 1 North Palm Beach Info: 561-694-7878 www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown http://nybgpb.com New - March 2, Sun, 9pm, Ladies free until 10:30pm, $10 Jean P Jams live deep roots music Caribbean Sundays Promote My Song and Bob Marley movement of the people present: Caribbean night. enjoy the sounds of reggae, roots, dancehall, soca,and calypso........ Official after party for the 15th annual Caribbean festival. great drink and dinner specials. Martini Bar Shops of Sunset Place - 1st Floor 5701 Sunset Drive Suite 124a Miami, FL 33143 Tel: 305-665-3052 www.martinibarmiami.com New - March 2, Sun, Doors open 10pm, band starts 11pm FREE Reggae Sundays Kulcha Shok Muzik presents a night of live reggae out of this World with Fourth Dimension. the Minsters of Roots UPSTAIRS MUSIC BY LANCE-O, Mello D, Fire Wood & Selector Chewlin & REGGAE VIDEOS, MOVIES AND FOOTAGE. JAZID 1342 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.jazid.net New - March 4, Tues, 9pm Africa Unite Film - Presented by: Miami International Film Festival Film highlights the late Bob Marley's 60th Birthday celebration in Ethiopia. Film features memorable performances by the Marley Family, Angelique Kidjo and Teddy Afro. Gusman Center for the Performing Arts 174 East Flagler St. Miami Info: 305-405-MIFF (6433) www.miamifilmfestival.com New - March 6, Thurs, FREE, Showtime 10pm-2am reggae show with Fourth Dimension at Miami Oldest Bar! DJ Junior "Lion"Lee will be the guest reggae DJ for this show. Since the early 1900's, Miami's Oldest Bar has overcome Prohibition, The Great Depression, Deadly Hurricanes, Disco, Cocaine Cowboys, South Beach and Hip Hop. Blues legends: John Lee Hooker, Koko Taylor, Albert Collins, Junior Wells and Buddy Guy have found their way to our Stages. Tobacco Road has been many things to many people - From a strip joint to an illegal drinking club...known all over The Globe. Tobacco Road 626 S Miami Ave Miami, FL 33130 www.tobacco-road.com March 6-9 Langerado Music Festival at Big Cypress Seminole Tribe of Florida Reservation March 6, Thurs (no Single-Day tickets available) Les Claypool - Dark Star Orchestra - Perpetual Groove - the New Deal - Busdriver - Golem - Dead Confederate - That 1 Guy - Awesome New Republic - Ben Jelen March 7, Fri Beastie Boys- 311 - The Roots - G. Love & Special Sauce - Umphrey's McGee - Built to Spill - Mickey Hart Band - The Wailers - Ozomatli - Sound Tribe Sector 9 - !!! - Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars - Indigenous - Sam Bush - The Walkmen - Vampire Weekend - Brett Dennen - The Spam Allstars - matt pond PA - Bassnectar - Phix - Earl Greyhound - the Dynamites - The Heavy Pets - Backyard Tire Fire - - American Bang-School of Rock All-Stars March 8, Sat R.E.M. - Matisyahu - Thievery Corporation - Ben Folds - Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood - The Disco Biscuits - Citizen Cope - Antibalas - Ghostland Observatory - Arrested Development - Benevento Russo Duo - State Radio - Dr. Dog - the New Mastersounds - the Bad Plus - the Avett Brothers - The Lee Boys - Railroad Earth - American Babies-Yard Dogs Road Show - Blitzen Trapper - Pelican - Dan Deacon - RAQ - Pnuma Trio - the Wood Brothers - Trevor Hall -the Postmarks March 9, Sun Phil Lesh & Friends - Ani DiFranco - Gov't Mule - Keller Williams - funky Meters - The National - of Montreal - Minus the Bear - Martin Sexton - Grace Potter & the Nocturnals - Blind Melon - Felice Brothers - Shout Out Louds - Josh Ritter - Will Hoge - Steel Train - Pete Francis - Balkan Beat Box - Jonah Smith - Chris Harford & The Band of Changes - Hoots and Hellmouth Langerado New Location Big Cypress Seminole Tribe of Florida Reservation located 45 minutes west of Ft. Lauderdale Take I-95 Ft. Lauderdale. Merge onto I-595 Westbound. Continue approximately 12 miles and merge onto I-75 North (towards Naples). Continue on I-75 approximately 25 miles to exit 49 (Big Cypress Indian Reservation). Continue North on Snake Road approximately 15 miles and follow posted directions into the Langerado Music Festival. www.langerado.com New - March 7, Fri, 8pm New Moon at Naomi's Garden - Drum Circle, bring your drum Naomi's Garden 650 NW 71st. Miami FL Miami , FL 33150 305-301-5889 bloodthump@yahoo.com www.123radio.com New - March 8, Sat English Beat Culture Room 3045 N. Federal Hwy. SW Corner of Oakland Pk & US 1 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306 www.cultureroom.net New - March 9, Sun, Doors open 10pm, band starts 11pm FREE Reggae Sundays Live music with Three of We downstairs & the Ministers of Roots LANCE-O, Mello D, Jr Lee, Fire Wood & Selector Chewlin upstairs also reggae videos Jazid 1342 Washington Ave Miami Beach New - Mar 13 Thursday & every second Thursday of the month Kulcha Surf Night at Purdy Lounge. International Womens Night with Jahfe & lead singer Ester being featured alongside Samantha Natalie & her band. 'Sol Siren' the all womens surf video starts at 9pm ladies drinking free til 12 free admission for everyone all night Purdy Lounge 1811 Purdy Ave Miami Beach New - March 13, Thurs JAH Creation Reggae + DJ Jr. "Lion" Lee JAH Creation Reggae Band, based out of Wilmington, NC, brings an irie vibe with some of the best roots reggae music around. A full time tour de force, JAH Creation runs the circuit between the Florida Keys and the Jersey Shores, averaging between 15-20 shows per month. No matter what age, race, or creed, everyone seems to love their original songs, as well as the classic covers that they perform. They have opened for some of the biggest reggae acts in the world, including Culture, Israel Vibration, Yellowman, Steel Pulse, Third World, Burning Spear, Eek-A-Mouse, and The Wailers. The band has also appeared in two feature films produced in the Cape Fear area entitled Ulterior Motives, and Retribution, released in 2002. In addition, vocalist Jimmyjams has appeared on The WB Hit show "One Tree Hill," and in a national ESPN commercial. Tracks from their CD's are being heard all over the East Coast, from Key West, FL to Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD to NYC, and all over the world via Live365 internet radio. Whatever the situation, the band's mission is to bring the people positive music, irie vibes, and to spread the message of Love, Respect, and Unity. City Limits 19 NE 3rd Avenue Delray Beach, FL Tel: 561-279-8222 http://citylimitsdelray.com www.myspace.com/jahcreationreggae New - March 15-16, Sat-Sun, 3-11pm One Day = $25-$50 & 2 Day = $40-$75 (Group rates on parties of 20 or more) 3rd Annual "JAZZ IN THE GARDENS" Music Festival Presented by: City Of Miami Gardens Performing Live: Sat - Wyclef Jean, George Benson, Chaka Khan, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Mike Phillips & Elin Sun - The O'Jays, Nancy Wilson, KEM, Chrisette Michele, Anthony David & more Dolphin Stadium NW 27th Ave. & 199th St. Miami Gardens Info: 305-622-8043 www.jazzinthegardens.com New - March 15, FREE, Showtime 9pm-12am Reggae and Surf Vibes! Reggae Rock it out of this world with Fourth Dimension Automatic Slims 15 W Las Olas Blvd Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301 New - March 17, Mon, 7:30pm, TV - WLRN channel 2 Willie Stewart's Solutions In Music featured on Art Street. As seen on channel 6 news on Feb 27. New - March 20, 8pm, FREE Spred the Dub + DJ Jr. "Lion" Lee Spred The Dub is roots, reggae, and dub band from South Fla to the world. Founded in April of 2007, Spred the Dub has already made a name for themselves in the original reggae scene in south florida. Spred the Dub consists of five souls: on the trap set is Johnny Fresh; rocksteady on bass and dub is Mr. Flint Blade; on percussion is Irie Che; on lead guitar is Boris Fingamon, and vocals and rhythm guitar are provided by Micky Vintage. One lucky enough to catch a live performance will be left feeling as if he is in Jamaica itself. Jah love! City Limits 19 NE 3rd Avenue Delray Beach, FL Tel: 561-279-8222 http://citylimitsdelray.com www.myspace.com/spredthedub New - March 27, Thurs, 6-9:30pm, FREE Clematis By Night Marijah & the Reggae All-stars Clematis by Night Centinial Plaza at the Fountain Downtown West Palm Beach. Family friendly. Food and gift vendors. From I-95 exit east onto Okeechobee Boulevard. Travel east on Okeechobee until you reach Quadrille Boulevard. Turn left (north) onto Quadrille Boulevard and proceed north until you arrive at Clematis Street. At Clematis Street make a right (east) and continue east past Olive Avenue to Centennial Square. Info: 954-562-2135 Clematis by Night Centinial Plaza at the Fountain Centennial Square is located in the 100 block of Clematis St. between Narcissus Avenue & Flagler Dr. Downtown West Palm Beach, FL 33407 www.myspca.com/marijahmusic www.marijahmusic.com www.clematisbynight.net New - March 29, 7PM, $5, Children under 12, FREE Women In Culture Festival Marijah & the Reggae All-Stars at the North Beach Bandshell for The Sixth Annual Women In Culture Festival Nicole Henry & Elastc Bond too 7275 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, Florida 33141 Info: 786-393-3619 www.myspace.com/communityculture www.marijahmusic.com www.myspace.com/marijahmusic New - April, 5, Sat, $5 10th Annual Afroroots Festival The Toto Omana Band from the Congo, The Antilles Music Ensemble and a special performance by an African All Star Band The North Beach Bandshell 72 & Collins Ave Miami Beach, Florida 33148 www.myspace.com/communityculture New - April 9, Wed, 10pm GRIMY STYLES: Dub/Experimental/Reggae (Austin, TX) Over the last three years, Grimy Styles innovative approach to purely instrumental dub roots reggae has made them one of the most popular draws in the competitive Austin live music scene. Applying the traditional dub techniques of King Tubby to an array of influences spanning classical, roots, jazz and metal via cutting edge mixing techniques and unique onstage signal processing, Grimy Styles realizes a bold, panoramic vision of dub. O'Shea's 531 1/2 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL www.myspace.com/grimystyles New - April 10, Thurs, 11:45am GRIMY STYLES: Dub/Experimental/Reggae (Austin, TX) UM Patio Jam Over the last three years, Grimy Styles innovative approach to purely instrumental dub roots reggae has made them one of the most popular draws in the competitive Austin live music scene. Applying the traditional dub techniques of King Tubby to an array of influences spanning classical, roots, jazz and metal via cutting edge mixing techniques and unique onstage signal processing, Grimy Styles realizes a bold, panoramic vision of dub. University Of Miami 1306 Stanford Dr Coral Gables, FL 305-284-4606 www.myspace.com/grimystyles New - April 10, Thurs, 10pm GRIMY STYLES: Dub/Experimental/Reggae (Austin, TX) Over the last three years, Grimy Styles innovative approach to purely instrumental dub roots reggae has made them one of the most popular draws in the competitive Austin live music scene. Applying the traditional dub techniques of King Tubby to an array of influences spanning classical, roots, jazz and metal via cutting edge mixing techniques and unique onstage signal processing, Grimy Styles realizes a bold, panoramic vision of dub. Boston's on the Beach 40 South Ocean Blvd Delray Beach, FL www.myspace.com/grimystyles New - April 11, Fri, 10pm GRIMY STYLES: Dub/Experimental/Reggae (Austin, TX) Over the last three years, Grimy Styles innovative approach to purely instrumental dub roots reggae has made them one of the most popular draws in the competitive Austin live music scene. Applying the traditional dub techniques of King Tubby to an array of influences spanning classical, roots, jazz and metal via cutting edge mixing techniques and unique onstage signal processing, Grimy Styles realizes a bold, panoramic vision of dub. Alligator Alley 1321 E. Commercial Blvd Oakland Park, FL 954-771-2220 www.myspace.com/grimystyles photo by Rossika Bourgi New - April 11 & 12, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 12noon - 7pm Lake Worth Reggae Fest Julian Marley, Marijah & the Reggae All-Stars & Safari Family friendly, music, food & lots more! Bryant Park Lake Worth, FL www.myspace.com/marijahmusic http://lwchamber.com New - April 12, Sat, 10pm GRIMY STYLES: Dub/Experimental/Reggae (Austin, TX) Over the last three years, Grimy Styles innovative approach to purely instrumental dub roots reggae has made them one of the most popular draws in the competitive Austin live music scene. Applying the traditional dub techniques of King Tubby to an array of influences spanning classical, roots, jazz and metal via cutting edge mixing techniques and unique onstage signal processing, Grimy Styles realizes a bold, panoramic vision of dub. Brogue's Irish Pub 621 Lake Ave. Lake Worth, FL 561-585-1885 www.myspace.com/grimystyles New - April 20, $45 - $100 Reggae Symphony featuring John Holt & Freddy McGregor Reggae Symphony features two icons of Reggae, John Holt and Freddie McGregor backed by Lloyd Parkes and We The People Band along with the 17-piece New York Symphony Orchestra. This special presentation of Classical Reggae is sure to delight and entertain as both singers perform their numerous chart-topping hits. Broward Center for the Performing Arts Ft. Lauderdale www.browardcenter.org New - April 25 & 26, $75, $86, $118 African Music Festival Friday, April 25, 2008 7:30 ­ 9:00 pm Concert Performance # 1 by THE WEST AFRICAN HIGHLIFE BAND (WAHB) ­ www.africanmusicsource.com 9:15 ­ 10:45 pm Concert Performance # 2 by THE BICHINI BIA CONGO DANCE THEATER COMPANY ­ www.bichinibiacongo.com 11:00 ­ 12:30 pm Concert Performance # 3 by RICARDO LEMVO & MAKINA LOCA ­ www.makinaloca.com 12:45 pm ­ 2:45 pm Festival Welcome Mix and Mingle Party Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:00 ­ 5:30 pm Concert Performance # 4 by SENE AFRICA - www.myspace.com/seneafrica 5:45 ­ 7:15 pm Concert Performance # 5 by KOTOJA ­ www.africanmusicsource.com 7:30 ­ 9:00 pm Concert Performance # 6 by THE BICHINI BIA CONGO DANCE THEATER COMPANY ­ www.bichinibiacongo.com 9:15 ­ 10:45 pm Headliner Concert Performance # 7 10:45 ­ 11:00 pm Raffle Drawing 11:00 pm ­ 2:00 am Festival Closing Party James L. Knight Center 400 SE Second Ave. Miami, FL 33131 Tel: 305-416-5970 http://africanmusicfestival.net New - April 30 Santana - Live Your Light Tour Hard Rock Live Hollywood, FL Shopping Rasta Style: Check out this great reggae, rasta, culture & "Rockers" the movie inspired clothing line for men & women. Beautiful, fashionable, well made & reasonably priced fashions! www.rockersitsdangerous.com Regularly ongoing Good Vibez Photo of Big Bad Bradley Brown on tour with Calton Coffie & Badd Boyzz Every Sunday, 9pm-1am, FREE Bradley Brown & Friends with VYBETRIBE INT'L NY Bar & Grill 12189 US Hwy 1 North Palm Beach Info: 561-694-7878 www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown http://nybgpb.com New - Sundays, 2pm - 6pm Jean P Jams acoustic Poolside at The Biltmore Hotel The Biltmore Hotel 1200 Anastasia Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: 305-445-1926 Sundays, 1-6pm I Land Vibe Band Tiki Bar - Holiday Isle US 1 - MM 84.5 84001 Overseas Highway Islamorada, the Florida Keys 305-664-2321 http://www.holidayisle.com/entertainment.html Sundays, 7pm-12midnight, $5 Sweet Justice Waterways Cafe 2300 PGA Blvd Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Tel: 561-694-1700 www.sweetjusticeband.com www.waterwaycafe.com Sundays, Doors open 10pm, FREE Jazid is full of vibes. Sweet reggae music plays all night long. Downstairs live reggae & upstairs the sounds are selected by the Ministers of Roots LANCE-O, Mello D, Jr Lee, Fire Wood & Orijahnal DubMaster along with reggae videos. Submitted by LANCE-O of KULCHA SHOK MUZIK Jazid 1342 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139 Jazid: 305-673-9372 Lance-O: 305-534-6110 http://www.kulchashok.com www.myspace.com/kulchashok www.myspace.com/islandhopperstv Mondays, 11pm open until 5am Live performance by Jean P. Jams (Deep Roots) Dancehall in the back room with DJ Governor Lee & DJ Junior Green $3 specials on Yes I Beer Purdy Lounge 1811 Purdy Ave. Miami Beach www.purdylounge.com Mondays, 10pm - 1:30am Rythmation - reggae party live music & vibes by Lance-O of Kulcha Shok Boston's on the Beach 40 South Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach on A1A just south of Atlantic Ave. www.rythmation.com www.bostonsonthebeach.com New - Tuesdays, 8pm -12am The Bohemia Room - A Spoken Word Experience & Urban Soulcial Featuring Local & International Poets & Vocalists - This is not your average poetry night Cielo 3390 Mary St. Table reservations email: TheBohemiaRoom@gmail.com WWW.INGRIDBONLINE.COM Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 8pm, FREE before 9 Poetic Energy - Calling All Poets Lignum Vitae Hall 2318 SW 60th Terrace Miramar, FL 33023 Tel: 954-274-4327 or 954-854-8588 www.lignumvitaehall.com Thursdays, 2 shows 10pm & 11pm, FREE Lanzallamas Lanzallamas Monofonica is a 7 piece ensemble charged with melodic fire and global rhythmical chemistry. The palette consists of a wide array of percussive instruments such as the cajon, steel pan, tumbas, timbalitos, Afro-Brazilian hand percussion and drumset. Elegant layers of acoustic guitar, cuatro, violin, and piano complement and enrich the sonic concept, with the heartbeat of the bass and breath of the flugle horn to deliver a very unique sound. Simple and memorable melodies are brought to life within the lyrics, focused on unity and love, are presented in multiple languages including Spanish, English, Portuguese and Serbian. The mission is clear; to create music of a "Monophonic Essence" - the one sound that encompasses all. Lanzallamas Monofonica is a band of substance with a skin of upbeat, appealing colors for an audience as diverse as the group's members. Tapas y Tintos 448 Espanola Way South Beach Miami www.tapasytintos.com www.lanzamusica.com Thursdays, 10pm-2am Jahfe Scrap bar 71st & Collins Miami Beach www.myspace.com/jahfejahfe Thursdays, Kulcha Shok spinning roots music for Surf Night Boston's on the Beach 40 S. Ocean Blvd Delray Beach. http://www.kulchashok.com New - Fridays, Doors 9:30pm, $10 Live music 10pm MaWon & Kayak man Upstairs at Ouzo's 1766 Bay Rd. I-95 to 195 east toward Miami Beach, take Alton Rd. South make a right on 18th St.. Ouzo's is on the corner of 18th and Bay Rd. Pleanty of parking available Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.myspace.com/mawonmusic www.myspace.com/kayakman Last Friday of Each Month, 9pm, FREE Live Music Fridays reggae, soca, calypso, soul & r&b Marcia's Cafe 3750 N. State Road 7 (441) Lauderdale Lakes Info: 954-484-1566 Fridays & Saturdays, FREE Live Reggae Music Ginger Bay Cafe - under new management the vibes are nice! Full Caribbean menu from 6pm Wed-Sun 1908 Hollywood Blvd. Downtown Hollywood 954-923-1230 FRIDAY NIGHTS, FREE FOR ALL BEFORE 9 PM, LADIES FREE B4 11PM, DOORS OPEN 6PM FOR HAPPY HOUR TONIGHT: DJ GREGORY AFTER WORK JAM/LADIES NIGHT LADIES & GENTLEMEN FINALLY A SPOT TO EASE THE STRESS OF THE WEEK! RIGHT AFTER WORK ON FRIDAY'S 2 FOR 1 DRINKS. FREE APPLE MARTINI FREE APPETIZER BUFFET. LADIES NIGHT/AFTER WORK JAM. CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH 10 OF YOUR FRIENDS FOR FREE. PARTY UNTIL THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING! RATED M FOR MATURE ISLAND BAR AND GRILL - A FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT 7111 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD. (IN THE GARDEN PLAZA JUST EAST OF UNIVERSITY BLVD. NEAR BURGER KING) Ft. Lauderdale Info: 305 778-7228 Fridays; 7-11pm & Saturdays; 8pm-12, FREE Jafire Live Reggae Music Panama Hattie's 11511 Ellison Wilson Rd North Palm Beach, FL Tel: 561-627-1545 www.panama-hatties.com Saturdays, 7pm, FREE Love & Togetherness Saturdays Music by Ron Burke, Mix Master Steve, DJ Gregory Abby's Seafood & Wine Bar 7529 West Oakland Park Blvd. 2 blocks east of University across from the Lauderhill Sports complex Ft. Lauderdale Info: 305-778-7228 or 954-572-1400 Saturdays, 7-11pm In the courtyard every Saturday from 7-11pm Reggae Night featuring "Third Rail" John Bull English Pub in the Village Commons Shopping Center 801 Village Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Tel: 561-697-2855 www.johnbullenglishpub.com Saturdays, 6pm-2am TROPICAL NIGHTS!! Miami's premier hang out spot as of September, the last Saturday in the month and every last Saturday thereafter, we will be featuring Pluto... More information will be coming your way soon....Who is Pluto? for the ones who don't know or remember, Pluto's band used to play at Sundays On The Bay on Key Biscayne. Thank you for your continued support! see you soon D. Come enjoy fish any style, jerk chicken, jerk pork, curry goat, curry and brown stew lobster. Bammy, festival and much more! Beer, wine, natural juices accompany with Island music for your dining pleasure. Michael's Med Cafe 9851 SW 88 street (Kendall Drive) west on Kendall(SW 88 street) make right at 98th Info: 786-547-8675 or 786-208-1670 www.michaels-cafe.com Classes: MONDAY Nites From 8:30-9:30pm Djembe/JunJun Classes Taught by Zeva of Venus Rising www.venusrising.net With live drumming At LOTUS Dance Studio 9117 Taft Street Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 For More Info: Call 954-791-3886 Or 954-701-6652 www.lotusdancestudio.com Sebon teaches Drum Class at the Goddess Store in Hollywood on Saturday at 5:30pm. See their schedule for African Dance classes, Belly dancing, poetry readings and much more. GODDESS STORE & STUDIO 2017 Harrison St. Hollywood, FL 33020 954-929-2369 www.GoddessStore.com ~~~~~Good reggae vibez on the net airwaves~~~ Support the radio stations that allow the DJ's to play their choice & your choice in music! Too many programs are dictated by the record companies! Call them up & thank them, show the love! Music is Life! New - Internet & Palm Beach County local 97.5 Reggae radio 24/7 Tune in & catch the vibezzzzzzzzzzzz www.groove94.com Bridges Communications are proud to present to you the official web address that will put you in touch with our Caribbean American radio program, "THE WAKE UP CALL." Log on to www.wsrf.com , and listen to our program which comes to you Monday thru Saturdays on WSRF1580AM. Mondays thru Fridays from 6am until 7am EST Saturdays from 7am until 12 noon EST For all promotional and advertising please call or contact 1-954-777-9465, or lalibelamuzik@gmail.com "Love is the Only Answer" Best Regards, Bridges Communications Norman Lawrence (Humble Lion) Vel Miller Yvette Marshall (SIstah Liveth) Check out Lance-O's TV show Island Hoppers on Sun Sports ch 38 found on most Comcast cable, Dish Network & Direct TV. Full schedule, details & more www.myspace.com/islandhopperstv Contact: LANCE-O of KULCHA SHOK MUZIK http://www.kulchashok.com http://www.myspace.com/kulchashok Tel:305.534.6110 Makeda Dread & the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA http://oneworldradiotv.com/ Check KARIBLINK website for lots of great videos, interviews, photos, news & more: www.kariblinktv.com See KARIBLINK TV 5 days a week Tues. - Sat 12:30am on South Watch KARIBLINK TV Florida's Comcast cable (Pompano, Plantation, Sunrise, Lauderhill, Lauderdale lakes, Coconut Creek, Margate & tamarac channel 76; Miramar & Pembroke Pines channel 79; North Miami channel 10) On-demand, 24-7 site offering the many genres of music from the UK; it's www.englishpoundradio.com The Reggae Ride Host: Flagga Station: WDNA 88.9 FM, Miami Time: Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m. Live Webcast: www.wdna.org Sounds of the Caribbean. Now carrying the torch Richie Rich! WLRN 91.3FM or on the net Tues-Fri 1am-5am Saturdays 1am-7am www.wlrn.org www.richierichlive.com HOT 105FM http://hot105fm.com/ Saturday nights Reggae Runnins 10pm-1am Tanto Irie & Lady English www.wavs1170.com WAVS 1170AM www.mystikradio.com MYSTIK 1400 AM Real Caribbean Radio - 24 hour Caribbean formatted programming! Check out the Mystic Midday mix with Princess K- Mon-Fri 12-4 www.rootsyrootsy.com Check these great sites for more events Info & More: Reggae Festival Guide - Events & news & lots more! magazine e-guide - sign up and get it FREE: www.reggaefestivalguide.com/rfg_eguide website - check it for worldwide reggae festivals! www.reggaefestivalguide.com Roots, Reggae & Kulcha - www.rootzreggae.com -This Reggae-oriented site commemorates Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Rastafari and Marcus Garvey, and provides a Pan-African flavor for serious students of Rootz Rock Reggae Music! JahWorks.org is a web-based project which portrays Caribbean and African-based music and culture with enthusiasm and integrity, while upholding the values of truth, equality, justice, honesty, and tolerance. http://www.jahworks.org http://reggaemovement.com/ - events info & lots more www.afiwi.com you can always find & post worldwide Caribbean events on the afiwi events calendar & more! www.niceup.com - tons of info & this calendar too, follow link from homepage to regional events & Florida. West coast USA info & more www.onelovereggae.com Another interesting e-newsletter for reggae, west coast, you should subscribe to: Southern California Reggae Calendar email reggaeruss@aol.com South Florida events - ATTENTION BANDS/VENUES/PROMOTERS - Post your shows here: www.thehoneycomb.com/events/eventSubmit.cfm e-Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida! 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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 performing Sweat A La La la Long in Brazil last May: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVR3RmauQlY&mode=related&search Games People Play--http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeQGoPY6Xv8&mode=related&search photo by Suki Finnerty Marijah & the Reggae Allstars - New Times 2007 Best Live Band Marijah & the Reggae All-stars 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 [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Reggae Vibes Prods NL [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Hot'n'Fresh TOP 15 Chart & Poll (March 2 - 2008) Date: Sunday, March 02, 2008 6:13 PM From Reggae Vibes Prods NL -+ Reggae Vibes +- -*- Hot'n'Fresh TOP 15 Chart and Poll -*- -+ March 2, 2008 +- Poll : Five new tunes added : 1. Busy Signal - Gal You Got It 2. Chino - We Burn Dem 3. Insane - Kill People 4. Natty King - Slew You In The Open (Discomix) 5. Tyrical - Ghetto Praya Have a listen and cast your vote! New Hot'n'Fresh Top 15 Chart: 01. Sean Paul - I Can Give You Pleasure 02. Zebulun - Better Will Come (Discomix) 03. Kirk Davis - Bounce It 04. Tony Curtis - Heaven Only Knows 05. Daville - No Ordinary Rose 06. Admiral P and Nico D - They Don't Care 07. Natural Black - I Like 08. Jah Mason - What An Offer 09. Buju Banton - Gun Shot Dem Seh 10. Anthony Red Rose - Gangster Paradise 11. Munga - Nah Sell Out 12. Collie Buddz and Bounty Killer - Never Snitch 13. Damain and Stephen Marley - The Mission -NEW- 14. Elephant Man - Wine Up Pon Me -NEW- 15. Gentleman - Dutty Heart -NEW- Check it out here : http://www.reggae-vibes.com > Charts > Hot'n'Fresh 15 (c) 2008 Reggae Vibes Productions [9] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Roots-ee [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1414] Subject: The ark band music Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:48:27 –0500 From: rlam From Roots-ee some more music for you all - check - http://www.myspace.com/thearkbandcolumbus *mother and child *people of the world *nanni wine ( soca ) *when i fall in love best, e one love one peace roots-ee --- the ark band http://thearkband.com http://thearkband.com/gigz/index.html http://www.myspace.com/thearkbandcolumbus ***emancipate yourselves from mental slavery none but ourselves can free our minds*** [10] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Wayne Stoddart [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Vote for Wayne Stoddart Love in any Language Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 05:35:32 –0500 Wayne Stoddart http://www.hoodhype.com/artist_vote.aspx?en=61 and vote WAYNE STODDART - Love in Any Language " target="_blank">Love Convictions CD Hey guys here is your chance to help get Wayne Stoddart music to MILLIONS of listeners worldwide and get the artists exposure he may have never had using traditional broadcasting such as radio or television. Simply go to http://www.hoodhype.com/artist_vote.aspx?en=61 and vote for Wayne Stoddart - Love in Any Language. Help bring back the POSITIVE in Hip-Hop and reggae music!! http://www.hoodhype.com/artist_vote.aspx?en=61 and vote WAYNE STODDART - Love in Any Language WHILE YOU ARE HERE FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT MY VIDEO: http://donmcgregor.multiply.com/video/item/1/Wayne_Stoddartanyway Thanks in advance for the support! www.waynestoddart.com www.myspace.com/waynestoddart http://www.myspace.com/waynestoddart UNDILUTED MUZIK Home of Wayne Stoddart Music www.waynestoddart.com www.myspace.com/waynestoddart Email: info@waynestoddart.com, waynestoddart@gmail.com *********************************************************************** In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty Forward the Reggae Vibe...Every Time ! Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide Tom Pearson R.A.W.#33 http://www.reggaeambassadors.org ************************************************************************* < R.A.W. 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