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AJ BROWN, THIRD WORLD, SHINE AT IRAWMA 2015!
By Brian Bonitto— (T) Reggae singer AJ Brown, bearing his award was inducted into the IRAWMA Hall of Fame at the Bailey Hall in Broward College in Florida, on Sunday. (PHOTOS: GAIL ZUCKER) (R) Gospel singer Carlene Davis. (B) Tarrus Riley & Etana posed for the camera— SINGER AJ Brown and Third World received top honors at the 34th annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) at the Bailey Hall in Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, Sunday evening. Brown, lead singer of Third World, was inducted into IRAWMA Hall of Fame along with singer/producer singer Ed Robinson. Brown was pleased with the acknowledgement. “It’s a milestone for me. This is the first award that I’ve been given outside of Jamaica. It shows my appeal is expanding, and the fact that I’m now the lead singer for … Read entire article »
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JUNIOR GONG MARLEY HAS PRODUCED ANOTHER ABYSINIANS CLASSIC FOR THIRD WORLD!
Third World— DECADES after recording a much-loved cover of the iconic Sattamassagana, reggae band Third World have added another track by reggae aggregation The Abbysinians to their repertoire. The Reggae Ambassadors have covered YimMesGam (Let Him Be Praised) and on Thursday, family, friends and well-wishers came out to support the premiere of the track accompanying video at the Triple Century Sports Bar in New Kingston. The video was directed by Kassa and sees the members of the band driving around in a vintage automobile to the moving music of the track. Produced by Damion ‘Junior Gong’ Marley, YimMesGan features the strong vocal harmonies of the members of the band with frontman AJ Brown. According to founding member Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, the success of Sattamassagana drew the band to doing another cover. “The truth is they are … Read entire article »
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INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY (IRD) FOR JULY 1, LOOKS AT CAPITAL AND CULTURE IN JAMAICA!
By Richard Johnson— DAVIS… there is an under-appreciation of the value of reggae.—- REGGAE insider Andrea Davis, conceptualizer of the 21-year-old International Reggae Day (IRD), is looking for opportunities to create bridges between capital and culture in Jamaica. This is one of the areas being looked at this year for IRD, which will be observed on July 1. According to Davis, despite the strides made in the music over the years, “reggae is still not being given a priority in terms of investment and promotion here”. She further noted that far more enthusiasm exists outside of Jamaica. “There is an under-appreciation of the value of reggae and what it means and can mean to our economy based on the impact it continues to have in the marketplace. This is also an opportunity for the local … Read entire article »
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LUCIANO IS ADDED TO THE SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, JUNE 19-21!
Luciano— ROOTS reggae singer Luciano is the latest Jamaican artist to be added to the 22nd annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival set for June 19-21 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California. According to the organisers, the ‘Messenjah’ has been included in the line-up as “his voice resonates like a divinely ordained instrument possessing the power to comfort souls from all walks of life”. The three-day festival is peppered with Jamaican acts who have long been staples on this North American summer festival. Among the reggae acts listed for the opening day of the festival are UK-based Steel Pulse, veteran deejay Yellowman, singer Admiral Tibet, the band Pentateuch and rising singer Hempress Sativa. The ‘big guns’ come out blazing on day two — June 20. The legendary Jimmy Cliff; reggae ambassadors Third World; veteran … Read entire article »
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JAMAICAN CULTURE TO HIGHLIGHT IVORY COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE!
Morgan Heritage—- Jamaican culture will highlight the inaugural Abi-Reggae International Music Festival & Conference, April 9-12, 2015 in Abidjan, the economic capital of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa. The four day festival, the first of its kind on the continent of Africa, will include discussions on reggae music, its origin and the impact on the African continent and the rest of the world, and Caribbean-African linkages. The music festival will be headlined by internationally renowned reggae artists, Third World, Morgan Heritage, Kymani Marley, Marcia Griffiths and Judy Mowatt, as well as Ivorian reggae star, Alpha Blondy, supported by reggae acts drawn from across the African continent. The conference will be held simultaneously with the festival. Participants will include Dr Julius Garvey, son of Marcus Garvey, Jamaica’s first National Hero and renowned Pan … Read entire article »
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WELCOME TO JAMROCK REGGAE CRUISE 2015, ANNOUNCES FULL ARTIST LINE-UP!
MIAMI – New artists are added to the 2015 Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise. Reggae royalty including the eight-time Grammy-winning musician and producer Stephen “Ragga” Marley, #1 Billboard Hot 100 chart topper and multi-platinum British artist Maxi Priest and the Grammy-winning team Mykal Rose with Sly & Robbie will join the bill. Plus, two of Jamaica’s most anticipated rising stars – roots singer Protoje and dancehall vocalist Popcaan – will take the stage. They join previously-announced artists – Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Julian “Juju Royal” Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Elephant Man, Barrington Levy, Third World, Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Busy Signal, Morgan Heritage, Tanya Stephens, Cham T.O.K. and Christopher Ellis. Tickets are available for sale now to the general public. Please visit www.welcometojamrockreggaecruise.com for more info. Norwegian Cruise Line’s 5-Night Musical Voyage from Miami to Jamaica Will Set Sail Twice Next Year Due to the overwhelming demand, the state-of-the-art Norwegian Pearl ship will set sail twice. … Read entire article »
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A YEAR LATER, THIRD WORLD STRIVES TO KEEP BUNNY RUGS SPIRIT ALIVE!
Members of Third World, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore (left), Richard Daley (centre) and William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke.— By Shereita Grizzle— On February 2, 2014, the music fraternity was sent into mourning, when they learnt that William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke, lead singer of the legendary reggae band, Third World, had passed. With just over a year since his death, the remaining band members admit that while it has been difficult, knowing Rugs’ legacy lives on has been a source of comfort throughout the past year. Richard Daley, the band’s bass player, told The Sunday Gleaner that Rugs’ spirit will never die and that through his music, his presence is still felt every day. While reflecting on Rugs’ talent, Cat Coore expressed that the band misses Rugs, and says they will continue to keep his memory alive through music. … Read entire article »
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REGGAE IS ALIVE AND ROCKING IN CALGARY, CANADA!
By Howard Campbell—- Top: Beres Hammond— Bottom: Calgary Reggae Festival co-founder Leo Cripps with Chinese reggae band, Long Shen Dao.—- CALGARY was not on the radar of most Jamaicans until their bobsled team became sensations at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in that Canadian city. But since 2003, the Calgary Reggae Festival (CRF) has helped expose Jamaican culture to the province of Alberta, home to a small Jamaican community. Leo Cripps, a Jamaican, is a co-founder of the CRF which … Read entire article »
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THE 3RD ANNUAL TROPICAL RUM FEST COMES TO WEST PALM BEACH, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7!
The 3rd Annual Tropical Rum Fest comes to West Palm Beach, Saturday, February 7. Special performances from Third World, Causion, Gio Lobo, Spred The Dub, and Teacha. Ace selector Waggy T will be spinning the discs! For tickets and more information, please call: 561-889-6312 … Read entire article »
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