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RAGING FYAH, MORGAN HERITAGE, INNER CIRCLE, NEW KINGSTON AND OTHERS, UP FOR AWARDS!

Raging Fyah, a promising young, self-contained reggae band out of Jamaica, is up for a 2016 International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA). This nomination is the latest success in what has been a generally exciting year for the group whose members are Pele, Demar, Anthony, Courtland Gizmo White and Kumar. Raging Fyah Raging Fyah this year witnessed its third studio album, Everlasting, debut at no.2 on the Reggae Billboard chart and also make its way to the top 10 of the CMJ World Charts. Currently home following a recent successful tour of Europe and the United States, the group which is gearing up for yet another musical trek to Europe, has been nominated for Most Outstanding Show Band along with some of Reggae’s most distinguished names. Morgan Heritage The other nominees are Grammy award-winning Morgan … Read entire article »

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REMEMBERING JACOB “JAKES” MILLER, MAY 4, 1952 – MARCH 23, 1980!

By Brian Bonitto —  Jacob Miller—- NEARLY four decades after his death, Jacob ‘Jakes’ Miller’s legacy is alive and well, according to Inner Circle founding member Roger Lewis. Miller, who died in a auto accident, would have celebrated his 64th birthday today. Lewis, guitarist for the Grammy-winning band, spoke about the singer’s legacy. “During his lifetime, Jakes’s contribution to Jamaica’s music was instrumental. As a singer/songwriter/social commentator, his music reflected the mood of the society,” Lewis told the Jamaica Observer from his Florida base yesterday. “He was one of the headliners at the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston in ’78. He contributed to the growth of Rastafari and was one of the advocates for marijuana legalization in his song Tired Fi Li Weed Inna Bush… He was the people’s singer,” he continued.Miller’s music has won … Read entire article »

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FLORIDA-BASED REGGAE SINGER ENDEL-I RELEASES HIS THIRD ALBUM “STEADY LOVE!”

 Bahamian native and South Florida resident, Endel-I has completed his third solo album ‘Steady Love’. The set features sixteen remarkable tracks with superb riddims, accompanied by fresh lyrics and melodies delivered with Endel-I’s inimitable style. Five singles from the album were released and received great radio responses, ‘Didn’t I’, ‘I Wan’t Your Love’, ‘Full Moon’, ‘Never Give Up On Love’ and ‘Love Is A Personal Thing’; all are honey-toned lover’s rock tunes. The album is balanced out by an equal share of roots and culture songs in addition to fervent love songs like ‘I’ll Wait For You’ and ‘You’ll Never Know’. Produced by Danny Breakenridge for Upstairs Music Endel-I is a former vocal member of The Inner Circle band with whom he has recorded and toured throughout Europe, the Caribbean and … Read entire article »

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DAVID RODIGAN JOINS THE CALLS FOR A REGGAE MUSEUM IN JAMAICA!

 By Richard Johnson—-  Top: David Rodigan— Bottom: Party goers Reggae Wednesday in Mandela Park, Kingston— YET another call has come for a museum dedicated to reggae music in Jamaica. This time it is from British radio personality David Rodigan. He is calling on those in authority to create a permanent space for Jamaican pop music. “There is a need for a reggae museum to be here in Jamaica to reflect the history of this music that you have created and is revered all over the world. The powers that be need to act sooner rather than later, in a bid to protect the music for future generations,” said Rodigan. “You have the instruments of people like Lloyd Parkes and the work of other artists and players of instruments which must be protected and preserved. Jamaicans are … Read entire article »

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“IT’S ABOUT TIME THE JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT HONOR JACOB MILLER” SAY THE LEWIS BROTHERS!

BY BRIAN BONITTO—  Top: Reggae singer Jacob Miller in performance. Bottom: L-R: Ian & Roger Lewis THIRTY-FIVE years after his death, veteran reggae band Inner Circle feels the time has come for their former lead singer Jacob Miller to be considered for a national honor by the Jamaican Government. “For the era and short period of time he was around, Jakes had a huge impact on the music and politics. The tunes he did, people could identify wid dem… he was the people’s singer,” Ian Lewis, bass player and founding member, told the Jamaica Observer. The Florida-based musician said the popular Miller used his platform to advance issues on the people’s behalf. “Jakes sing ’bout Tired Fi Lick Weed Inna Bush and Healing of the Nation (Please Mr Minister). And look how far we have come with … Read entire article »

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NEW ZEALAND’S “RAGGAMUFFIN REGGAE FESTIVAL” FOR FEBRUARY 20, MAYBE IN JEOPARDY!

 By Howard Campbell—  A section of the audience attending a 2011 staging of Raggamuffin Music Festival.— THERE has been no update on the status of the February 20 Raggamuffin Music Festival, which is in doubt with the legal troubles of its founder and main organiser Andrew McManus. The event is scheduled for The Trust Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. McManus, 54, was one of five people arrested in Australia and the United States on September 3 in a joint investigation by federal agents in the US and Australian police. The probe began after the discovery of $702,000 cash was found in a suitcase at Sydney’s Hilton Hotel. McManus has been charged with perverting the course of justice, attempting to defraud by false or misleading statements, and knowingly participating in a criminal group to assist crime. No statement … Read entire article »

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THE LEWIS BROTHERS OF INNER CIRCLE FAME,CALL FOR A “REGGAE HALL OF FAME” IN JAMAICA!

 By Brian Bonitto—-  Brothers Roger (left) and Ian Lewis of the reggae band Inner Circle.— BROTHERS Ian and Roger Lewis, founding members of the Inner Circle band, believe Jamaica could realize benefits from its music with the creation of a multi-purpose Reggae Hall of Fame. “Reggae music is a universal thing. So the hall of fame would have to be self-sufficient that people from all over the world can come,” bassist Ian Lewis told the Jamaica Observer. The siblings, who are on a break from a three-month tour of Europe, said the north coast would be an ideal location for the ‘Hall’. “It would have to be somewhere scenic like Ocho Rios (in St Ann). It could be a place where people learn about the history of the music… learn ’bout wicked singers like Brent … Read entire article »

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EDDY GRANT, SLY & ROBBIE AND INNER CIRCLE TO TOUR AUSTRALIA NEXT FEBRUARY AS THE “REGGAE TRIPLE-BILL!”

Eddy Grant— In a trifecta of reggae royalty, Guyanese-British multi-instrumentalist Eddy Grant, along with drummer/bassist duo Sly & Robbie and Grammy-winning quintet Inner Circle, have announced they’ll be headed to the east coast for two very special dates next February. Bring your groove (as the all-star line-up will certainly bring theirs) to Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Wednesday, 17 February and to Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Thursday, 18 February. All three acts are veterans in their field — with Grant one of the most pioneering musical figures in reggae, having worked with the likes of Sting, Elvis Costello and The Rolling Stones — so you know tickets won’t be sitting still for long. You can grab tickets from 10 September from ticketek.com.au.   … Read entire article »

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MIAMI’S CIRCLE HOUSE STUDIO OFFERS WORKSHOPS IN ENGINEERING AND RECORD PRODUCTION!

 By Brian Bonitto—-  Abebe Lewis (right), traffic manager and Inner Circle’s marketing manager, addresses a weekly session at Circle House Studio located in North Miami, Florida, last Tuesday. Also pictured is Circle House’s senior engineer Charles Wakeman. (PHOTOS: SEAN ALARIC)— FLORIDA’S go-to recording facility, Circle House Studio, has embarked on a new musical journey. Owned by brothers Ian and Roger Lewis, founding members of reggae group Inner Circle, the North Miami entity is conducting workshops in engineering and music production. “We’re giving real-world, hands-on experience here, nothing that can be learnt in school. We’re teaching the essence of engineering, using cutting-edge SSL (Solid State Logic) consoles,” Abebe Lewis, 38, traffic manager and Inner Circle’s marketing manager, told the Sunday Observer. “The sessions are also open to professionals who are into the field and want to … Read entire article »

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OMI JOINS THE ELITE PLATINUM CLUB!

 Omi— SINGER OMI has joined an elite club. He is among seven Jamaicans whose song or album has sold platinum (over one million copies) in the United States. OMI’s hit song Cheerleader is number two on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. It is number one on the Digital Songs Chart, selling over a 170,000 downloads in the past week to bring its total sales to just over 1.1 million. Cheerleader is number four on Billboard’s Streaming Songs Chart and number seven on the Radio Songs Chart. It is also the second most-successful single released in the US by Ultra Records. In 2009, another Ultra Records single, I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) by rapper Pitbull, reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Prior to the Digital era, Jamaicans in the US … Read entire article »

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