(¯`·._(¯`·......Wha Gwaan in R.A.W......·´¯)_.·´¯) Thursday, May 01, 2008 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ *INDEX [1] BAMBU STATION EUROPEAN TOUR 2008 [2] Bandulu Dub meets Haji Mike new tune (HAJI MIKE [3] Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida! [4] International DJ SupaMario Happenings [5] ‘Reggae Vibes' Newsletter #623 [6] SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008, CELEBRATING 15 YEARS! [7] Teary farewell for Bob's mom [8] Wayne Stoddart Live Performance Video! _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ [1] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Mt Nebo [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: BAMBU STATION EUROPEAN TOUR 2008 Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:19 PM From Mt Nebo Greetings, Many thanks to the fans, promoters and supporters that made the Bambu Station European Tour a solid success. For those that braved the stormy weather in Portugal and drove long distances in Holland and Belgium to attend the shows, we are grateful. For each show the band played with energetic fervor and vibes and even the unplanned gatherings saw the band reach some real spiritual heights with the audiences gathered. Much more to come as the band completes its next album. Stay tuned. Stay in touch. Spread the news, roots is alive and well. Let us know of your thoughts for future shows. Bless Kojo Mt. Nebo pr@mtneborecords.com www.mtneborecords.com Concert Dates: Thu., May 8th - Eden's Hall, Asheville, NC Fri., May 9th - Lake Eden Arts Festival, Black Mountain, NC Sat., May 10th - Lake Eden Arts Festival, Black Mountain, NC Sat., May 10th - Grey Eagle, Asheville, NC www.bambustation.com www.myspace.com/bambustation Also Check out: Ickarus "Mind of the Icktionary" Ras Iba "Many Lives" Bambu Station "Chant of the Lions I" [2] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Haji Mike [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Bandulu Dub meets Haji Mike new tune (HAJI MIKE) Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:38 AM From Haji Mike Bandulu Dub meets Haji Mike new tune Bandulu Dub meets Haji Mike new tune... The dub-lyrics clash continues via myspace,com. Bandulu Dub meets Haji Mike, new tune 'The Earth....' click www. myspace. com/banduludub check it.... Live Dates soon come in June and July - Cyprus and Portugal.... http://soundclick.com/hajimike [3] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Debbie Allen [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Calendar of Great Reggae Vibez & MORE For South Florida! Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:01 AM From Debbie Allen Noteworthy South Florida Events Calendar 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: Today - April 27, Sun, $10, 2pm Calton Coffie live full show & band! Grammy winning International singer of Bad Boys, Cops TV Theme Song and Sweat A La la long.............. Along with the hits Calton will be debuting new love songs....Great weekend beach getaway destination, about 13 miles north of Vero Beach. Venue has a beautiful ocean deck above the sandy beach of Florida's number one surfer spot. Opening local reggae band 23 Treez. Sebastian Beach Inn 7035 S. Hwy A1A Directions: I-95 to Sebastian exit (1 exit north of Vero beach), go east until US 1, make a right (south), go left at the Citgo gas station & CVS over route 510 (look for the old style Wabasso Tackle Shop on the right as you make that turn), proceed over the Wabasso bridge until A1A, go left (north) at light on A1A. Approx. 5 miles pass over Sebastian Inlet bridge. Sebastian Beach Inn is 5.2 miles north of that bridge on the right. Turn Right into one of two driveways. (If you miss the turn and hit the yellow blinking lights, turn around and come back south 3/4 mi. and turn left into one of you two driveways. Do not speed on Hwy A1A. Melbourne Beach, FL www.caltoncoffie.com www.myspace.com/caltoncoffie www.sebastianbeachinn.com New- April 27, Sun, 3PM, $10 JABALI AFRICAN ACROBATS Sky-high human pyramids, tumbling, chair balancing, skip rope footwork, contortions and infectious African music and drumming are the hallmark of this electrifying company from Mombassa, Kenya. Audience participation is always included. ³Kenya¹s high-energy super circus.² ­ Chicago Tribune Kravis Center Michael and Andrew Gosman Amphitheatre 701 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33401 http://www.kravis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=performances.detail&performance_i d=569 New - April 27, Sun, 1PM Doors, 2pm Film Fan'aye SunLight and ProjectEAT.org PROJECTEAT.ORG is a grassroots traveling school room, utilizing the power of digital media and special events to promote a GO GREEN CAMPAIGN. Join honored guests at this complimentary screening of a candid film, Life and Debt, by Stephanie Black, (producer of Africa Unite, the Film.) This is a must see film for everyone, especially Jamaicans. Take a look at the effects of how globalization effects the world. Doors open at 1 pm sharp. Event starts immediately after. Guest speakers Baba Pear_Sun, R.A.W. food chef/herbalist speaks about the need to start a seed bank and organic farming. Eric Yankwitt, PL, President of Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce will give us some vital information to enlighten us. Starting at 2pm, the film begins to uncover slave labor in free zones, the destroying of families, farm communities and trusts. It shows the intent of the World Bank, the IMF and others brutally destroying the infrastructure of the free world. Tell your family and invite your friends and witness a R.A.W. look into Jamaica and the corporations who exploit. Come early to meet and greet, network with businesses and leaders in our community. 100% of donations fund E.A.T. YOUTH MISSION as the school room prepare to live, work and learn in Jamaica for the next year. Subsequently, others are preparing to work in Ghana and Ethiopia. We invite family and friends from everywhere. We look forward to seeing you there. African American Research Library & Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 Tel: 954-673.6823 http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=CUZTVKGVMKECGHCJFH NY&li=iq&src=email&trk=aer6 Director Milos Forman & Sheena Spirit in Central Park during filming of the movie HAIR April 30, Wed, Party 6:30pm, film starts at 8pm, FREE with donations of toiletry items 40 years of Hair! The Monumental movie! Sheena Spirit brings Flower Power to the Love In at Cinema Paradiso & Hair! A Benefit for the Broward Partnership For the Homeless Admission FREE with donation of New and sealed Hair Care or toiletry Items: Items most in need include: shampoo, hair brushes, combs, toothpaste (large tubes), toothbrushes, dental, floss, soap (bars), and deodorant Donations Benefit Broward Partnership For the Homeless, Inc. A year before the assassination of RFK & MLK, the turbulent 60's were brought to life in 1967 with the musical HAIR at New York's Public Theatre. After a year off-Broadway the show surprised many with a move to Broadway. Protesting another unpopular war with nudity, foul language and flower children as the protagonists, the show continued its phenomenal popular appeal playing to SRO crowds nightly (and matinees too!) before being launched around the globe. To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of "Hair's" debut on Broadway, Cinema Paradiso will play host to a special screening of the 1979 musical film "Hair" directed by Milos Foreman. The evening starts at 6:30pm with a "Love-In" at the Paradiso Patio Courtyard. Special guest Sheena Spirit, an actress from the film will perform at the "Love-In." Incense will fill the air, sample Vegetarian Cuisine from Sublime, get your face painted, put flowers in your hair, or just groove out to great tunes from the 1960's! Admission is FREE with your item donation to Broward Partnership For the Homeless, Inc.! Cinema Paradiso 503 SE 6th St Ft. Lauderdale, FL www.myspace.com/sheenaspirit http://fliff.com/event_details.asp?eventid=215 April 30- May 4, 5 days see website for times & ticket prices See website for full schedule, here are some highlights: Wed, April 30 - George Clinton & Parlimant Funkadelic & Michael Franti & Spearhead Fri, May 2 - Steel Pulse Sun, May 4 - made of Hemp & Matisyahu Sunfest West Palm Beach www.sunfest.com May 2, Fri, $3 Lance-O, Ketchy Shuby & Made of Hemp Exodus Coffee & Culture 1352 SW Bayshore Blvd Port St Lucie, FL May 3, Sat, 8PM B.B. King BankAtlantic Center Sinatra Theatre http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueinfo/107399/', 'eventd')> Sunrise, FL May 3, Sat, 11pm - 2am LANCE-O + Made of Hemp The Bar 172 Giralda Ave Coral Gables, FL 33134 New - MAY 9, Fri, STARTING AT 8.00 PM SHARP, $20 BEFORE MAY 9 SHE¹S ROYAL BENEFIT DANCE & FASHION SHOW CHANKAR PRODUCTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE ³SHE¹S ROYAL² ALL JAMAICAN HIGH SCHOOL ROCK-AWAY DANCE AND FASHION SHOW. THE EVENT IS A BENEFIT SHOW TO HELP PROVIDE GLASSES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN JAMAICAN SCHOOLS. FREE CURRIED GOAT AND RICE, RUN-DUNG, DOOKOONU, BREAD PUDDING AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS UNTIL 9 PMŠ FIRST COME FIRST SERVED MUSIC BY THE EXCLUSIVE TEE-CEE. SO CALLING ALL ALUMNI FROM SCHOOLS IN KINGSTON, ST. ANDREW, ST. CATHERINE, CLARENDON, ST. MARY, MANCHESTER, ST. ELIZABETH, ST. JAMES AND ALL THE OTHER PARISHESŠ COME REMEMBER THE DAYS AND SHOCK OUT IN YOUR SCHOOL UNIFORM WIN PRIZES AND SURPRISES AS YOU HELP TO PROVIDE GLASSES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN JAMAICAN SCHOOLS WINNERS WILL RECEIVE - DINNER FOR TWO AT THE HARD ROCK CAFÉ - 3 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS AT THE ROMANTIC CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL - PLUS LIMOUSINE RIDES COURTESY OF YELLOWBIRD LIMOUSINE SERVICES AND MUCH MORE TOP HOP GARDENS 4340 NORTH ST RD 7 LAUDERDALE LAKES INFO: 954-777-3391 or 954-257-3966 EMAIL info@chankarproductions.com New - May 9, Fri Bradley Brown sings his originals! Ladies get ready for a treat!! With a voice as sexy as Barry White meets Shaggy. The one and only sweet sounds of Bradley Brown. Scallywags Lounge 902 N Dixie Hwy I-95 exit Lantana east to north/left on Dixie, club is 1/4 mile on right, next to C-Liquor Lantana, FL 33462 Info: 561-585-5883 www.myspace.com/bigbadbradleybrown New - May 10, Sat, Doors Open @ 8pm, FREE The Official Fourth Dimension Album Release Party & Live Performance, 'South Florida¹s reggae legends², Miami Herald 2007 Cloud Nine Productions, Hypercube Records and Hot 105fm Reggae Runnins Present: Hosted by MUTABARUKA, Jamaica¹s and the Worlds #1 DUB POET. Also hosted by Lance-O (Island Hoppers show host/Sun Sports Channel) One of the most anticipated CD releases in Reggae History. Experience the new album called INVAZION (Produced by Karl Pitterson- Bob Marley & The Wailers, EXODUS, Time Magazine¹s Best Music Album of the 20th Century) -Free CD to the first 50 people -Win a FREE performance by Fourth Dimension! -Surf Board Giveaway from BC Surf + Sport -Win a Guitar Autographed by the band -Free reggae wear from Cooyah. Music by Kulcha Shok Selectas, ³The Ministers of Roots², D J FireWood, Mello-D, Jr. Lee, Orijahnal DubMaster, & Live art by: Dekal, Mikeyangelo Free Jamaican Treats and appetizers. Transit Lounge 729 SW 1st Ave. Miami, FL 33130 Tel: 305 377-4628 www.myspace.com/fourthdimension www.4thdimension.org www.transitlounge.us May 10, Sat Marijah & the Reggae All-stars Hankins Park Cultural Fest 2008 Dr. I. Sylvester Hankins Park Recreation Site 1340 Lake Park Court Orlando, FL www.marijahmusic.com www.myspace.com/marijahmusic 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 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, Doors open 7:30pm, Ladies free until 10:30pm, $10 Bob Marley Movement of Jah People present: Caribbean Nights every Sunday enjoy the sounds of reggae, roots, dancehall, soca, & calypso. Rhythms driven by Jahstream Martini Bar Shops of Sunset Place - 1st Floor 5701 Sunset Drive Suite 124a Miami, FL 33143 Tel: 305-665-3052 www.martinibarmiami.com 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 420 - 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 Tuesdays, 8pm -12am, Complimentery admission before 9pm with voter's registration card The Bohemia Room - A Spoken Word Experience & Urban. Soulcial Hosted by Ingrid B & music by Johnnie Walker Red. 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 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 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 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 Saturdays, Doors open 9pm, $10 Saturdays you will find this new on-going event: UNITY VIBES at Naomi's Garden The supremely unique Naomi's Garden opens its gates to all who come with good vibes. In 2008 we come together itinually to give thanks and praises and celebrate. This yard feels like yard and there is no better place than yard. Musical Roots and Culture presented by DJ Moses Vegetarian food & liquid refreshments available. Naomi's Garden 650 NW 71st St. Miami, FL 33150 Info: 786-355-6089 www.123radio.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 Saturdays White Noyze Entertainment presents an event they call Chalet, every Sat Mai Tais 330 Clematis St. Building 107 Downtown West Palm Beach, FL info: 561-880-7763 www.myspace.com/clubmaitai [4] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: DJ Supa Mario [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #1690] Subject: International DJ SupaMario Happenings Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:14 AM From DJ Supa Mario Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:15:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: International DJ SupaMario Happenings Subject: International DJ SupaMario Happenings Date: April 28Th, 2008 Time: 4pm R.A.W. Member: #1690 The reggae weather is near cause it doesn't get any hotter than than 96 degrees in the shade. So come celebrate with us on the road. Lion Paw Production Presents High-Way Reggae Tour 2008 Winston Jarrett Wadi Gad w/backing band Solid Foundation Special guest: International DJ SupaMario (Opener) This tour will have all the elements of roots rock reggae. Lion Paw Production believe in letting people know our "Roots". Highway Roots Tour" coming near your, so please catch the reggae train. For booking Winston Jarrett directly please forward all things too the following links below Blessing Always, Member #1690 International DJ SupaMario Website: http://www.djsupamario.com Email: djsupamario@yahoo.com Email: lionpawproduction@yahoo.com [5] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Lance-O [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: ‘Reggae Vibes' Newsletter #623 Date: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:02 PM From Lance-O REGGAE VIBES' Massive & Krew First the audio link: http://www.kulchashok.com/old/mp3/reggaevibes623.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. WARRIOR LOVE ETANA FREEMINDED 09. DOH SERANI/BUGLE DASECA 08. DUPPY KNOW WHO FI FRIGHTEN DEMARCO JOHN JOHN 07. THE MISSION STEPHEN & DAMIEN MARLEY TUFF GONG 06. WINE GAL BEENIE MAN TJ 05. DON'T RUN IN HARRY TODDLER TRUCK BACK 04. PON DI EDGE BUSY SIGNAL STAR KUTT 03. SHOOT OUT MICHAEL ROSE/JR GONG JAMMYS 02. CLICK MI FINGER ERUPT TRUCK BACK 01. ON THE ROCK MOVADO feat JAY Z VP Dancehall artiste Beenie Man, now has his eyes set on the big screen. Beenie has played roles in movies like 'Dancehall Queen' & 'Third World Cop.' Beenie & record producer-turned-movie-producer Trenten Gumbs and his brother Richard, from 3-G Films, the engine behind the soon-to-be-released, all-Jamaican-cast movie, all wrote the script. The movie will also star Ninjaman, Oliver Samuels, Glen Campbell ("and Beenie Man says we must have Lady Saw"), this is actually the Gumb brothers fourth film, the others being Rude Boy, Is It Worth It/Gangster's Paradise and, the most recent, Cop and a Badman, which was shot on location in LA. The new flick, which Beenie tells us "is called Kingston", is an action movie. "We will be shooting in Kingston and I am going to be one of the stars in it. It's about a ghetto youth who rip off some people and then a whole heap of things happen to him . but we can't tell oonu too much right now," Beenie Man said. They want to work with predominately Jamaica actors. It will take some time & we will keep you updated. Two new artsits sign deals out of Jamaica with Japanese labels. First One of dancehall's hottest new artistes, Craig 'Serani' Marsh, has signed a two-album deal with Japan label JVC Entertainment. The producer, now turned singer, Serani gained public recognition as a singer when collaborated with Bugle and Movado with hit singles Doh and Dying respectively and he produced these as well. The 11-track album, which will be the first of two, is entitled Serani - The Future and will be released exclusively in Japan in May. The other is Dancehall duo RDX who signed with Universal Music Japan. The one-album deal, with possible options, was recently sealed by the duo's publishing company, Jamdown Music, which is based in the UK. The album, which is still untitled, will contain 14 tracks including two bonus cuts. All the songs that are known will be there as well as a few surprises & a song with Richie Stephens. The trial date for three men accused of killing reggae star Lucky Dube has been set for November 3 in the Johannesburg high court. Sifiso Mhlanga, Ludwe Gxowa and Mbuti Mabe are facing charges of murder, robbery, attempted robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. About 46 witnesses will testify against the three men. In our new releases this week, there are none Each week we ask a trivia question first last week we asked, what sport did Alton Ellis take somewhat serious? Boxing but gave it up because of his slight build This week we ask, 90% of Alton's eary hits were done for which one producer? In case you don't know. we will have all that & more on next weeks edition..... It can also be heard on WFIT Melbourne, Fl 89.5 w/Ras I n I KSNO The Sound 103.9 Aspen, Co KMTN The Mountain Jackson Wy 96.9 both w/Jah weezle Power 101 Malawi w/ Randy Martins Selector's Choice 4th Dimension 'Dis Ya Music' If you need the cd please let me know or we can email you some mp3's LANCE-O 305.534.6110 KULCHA SHOK MUZIK, Inc. www.kulchashok.com myspace.com/kulchashok myspace.com/islandhopperstv [6] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Justine Ketola [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #745] Subject: SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008, CELEBRATING 15 YEARS! Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:06 PM From Justine Ketola SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008, Celebrating 15 Years! Created by Epiphany Artists as an annual world peace and summer solstice celebration in the Sierra Nevada mountain region, the 15th Sierra Nevada World Music Festival takes place for the third year in the scenic Anderson Valley at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California on June 20, 21, & 22, 2008. Unfolding over three days on two stages and in the late night dance hall, the following is the current lineup as of April 30th. Please visit www.snwmf.com for additional artists to be added in the coming weeks. Buju Banton, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The English Beat, Maldita Vecindad, The Mighty Diamonds, The Wailing Souls, Midnite, Sister Carol, U Roy, Tosh Meets Marley, Cornel Campbell, Prezident Brown, Yami Bolo, David Rodigan, Stone Love, Markus James, SOJA, Stranger Cole, Roy Shirley, Pat Kelly, Panjea, Wisdom, Alika, Quinto Sol, Rootz Underground, Rebelution, Extra Golden, Taj Weekes & Adowa, In the Kidz Zone and Festival Village: Asheba, Lisa Monet, Africa Al, Sageman Drums, Holistic Hooping, The Big Tadoo, Mystic Toys and more! Special Guests: Namkah Rinpoche of Tibet & Clayton Duncan of the Pomo Native American Nation FESTIVAL DETAILS: The event takes place at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14480 Highway 128, Boonville, California, 95415, just 35 minutes West of Ukiah. Three day tickets are available now for $135 through mail order at http://www.snwmf.com/tickets.html and at the Independent Ticket outlets listed at http://www.snwmf.com/ticketoutlets.html. Camping passes are available by mail order and at select ticket outlets for $50, with one ticket required per vehicle. Single day tickets will be available in the weeks closer to the event at the ticket outlets and at the gate. FESTIVAL HOURS: Camping gate opens at 9am on Friday 6/20 Gates open 5pm 6/20 music from 6pm to 2:30am Gates open 10am 6/21 music from 11am-2:30am Gates open 10 am 6/22 music from 11am-10pm For camping, hotels and other information visit our website at www.snwmf.com myspace.com/snwmf or call the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Hotline at (916)777-5550 or email to info@snwmf.com. ZION BOUND MEDIA #745 [7] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: R.A.W. #1418 Subject: Teary farewell for Bob's mom Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 4:09 AM R.A.W. #1418 Teary farewell for Bob's mom published: Tuesday | April 29, 2008 Howard Campbell, Gleaner Writer CEDELLA BOOKER, the humble country girl whose first-born became a champion of the impoverished and downtrodden, was given an emotional send-off yesterday at the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, St Andrew. Roughly 300 persons turned out at the church's Maxfield Avenue base to say farewell to the mother of reggae legend Bob Marley. She died in her sleep at her South Florida home on April 8 at age 81. "She was a nice lady, pleasant and joyful," said Alan 'Skill' Cole, the former national footballer who was a close friend of Bob Marley. The 90-minute service, which was conducted mainly in Geeze, the ancient Ethiopian language, was attended by members of the Marley family. They were led by Booker's daughter-in-law, Rita Marley; her son Richard, granddaughter Sharon, and several great-grandchildren. Awarded the OD Deputy Prime Minister Ken Baugh, who represented Prime Minister Bruce Golding at the service, said the Government has awarded Booker the Order of Distinction (Commander Class), Jamaica's fifth-highest civic honour. Rita Marley said her mother-in-law would have appreciated the gesture. "Thanks for giving Moms this honour, she deserves it," Marley said. The congregation included persons who were part of the Marley phenomenon. Among them were Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, which launched Marley's international career in the 1970s; Cole, his former road manager; Neville Garrick, who designed several of Marley's album jackets, and guitarist Earl 'Chinna' Smith. Baugh said Booker "upheld the humility" of her childhood in Nine Miles, St Ann. "I think Bob was thinking of her when he sang No Woman No Cry," he said. Booker was born Cedella Malcolm in Nine Miles. At 18, she gave birth to Robert Nesta Marley. His father was Norval Marley, an Englishman 32 years her senior. After Norval Marley died in 1955, she moved to the Kingston slum of Trench Town which inspired some of her eldest child's greatest songs, including Talking Blues and Concrete Jungle. Cedella Booker married Edward Booker, an African-American, shortly after immigrating to Wilmington, Delaware, in the mid-1960s. He died in 1976. She recorded two albums and wrote two biographies about her son who died in Miami in May 1981 at the age of 36. Cedella Booker was buried in Nine Miles at the site where her son was interred 27 years ago. [8] *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= *=*=*=*=*=*=*= >From: Wayne Stoddart [Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide #] Subject: Wayne Stoddart Live Performance Video! Date: Monday, April 28, 2008 3:30 AM From Wayne Stoddart Check out WAYNE STODDART Live in Fort Lauderdale at his album release concert! 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