Archive for December, 2007
Etana Roots Music Video
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Read More..>>Bob Marley and sons take top 3 spots on Billboard
More than 26 years after his death, Bob Marley continues to sell records, topping Billboard’s year-end Top Reggae Albums chart. The list-capping title, “Forever Bob Marley” (Madacy Special Products/Madacy), is a set of songs from the reggae great’s pre-Island Records days. Bob Marley & the Wailers also come in at No. 9 with “Africa Unite: […]
Read More..>>February to be declared Reggae Month
The Government of Jamaica is to declare February Reggae Month, minister of information, culture, youth and sports, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, told guests at the launch of the Reggae Academy Awards last Tuesday at the Hilton Kingston Hotel.
“I really want to say to you that the Government will be announcing, at the highest level, a declaration […]
Bob Marley, Buffalo Soldier - Lyrics
Buffalo Soldier, Dreadlock Rasta:
There was a Buffalo Soldier in the heart of America,
Stolen from Africa, brought to America,
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival.
I mean it, when I analyze the stench -
To me it makes a lot of sense:
How the Dreadlock Rasta was the Buffalo Soldier,
And he was taken from Africa, brought to America,
Fighting on arrival, […]
Minister Of Culture Announces Reggae Film Festival in February 2008
A Reggae Film Festival featuring films that have reggae music as the subject, story line or content will be held in Kingston on February 15,16,17, 2008 to focus on film as an aspect of Jamaican music culture. This was announced today by Minister of Information, Culture, Youth & Sports with responsibility for Entertainment, Hon. Olivia […]
Read More..>>Africa Unite Concert 2008
The Bob Marley/Rita Marley Foundation’s global initiative, Africa Unite concert, will be held in Jamaica for the first time on February 23, 2008 at James Bond Beach, St Mary. It will be a combination of two events with a host of national and international artistes at which the feature documentary, Africa Unite, will make its […]
Read More..>>Reggae Grammy nominations 2008
Veteran Reggae artistes Burning Spear, Toots & the Maytals and Sly & Robbie are among five Jamaican acts nominated in the Best Reggae Album category for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards.
Burning Spear got the nod for his set The Burning Spear Experience; Toots & the Maytals for Light Your Light, while rhythm twins Sly & […]
Bob Marley’s Reggae Landmark
In 1973, a reggae group on the verge of breaking up released an album — its second that year — filled with militant anthems inspired by life in the Jamaican slums. It turned out to be Bob Marley’s big break. Burnin’ was the last album the reggae master released under the name “The Wailers,” […]
Read More..>>Los Angeles Criminal Attorneys
Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin is a well known law firm located in Southern California that specializes in the defense of all felony, misdemeanor, and DUI cases. They are ranked in the top 5% of all US law firms, specialize in criminal law, has over 50 years courtroom experience and has offices all over the Southern […]
Read More..>>We should celebrate Lucky Dube’s life
Moretele Park was packed with music lovers who streamed to Mamelodi for the Tribute to SA Music Heroes Concert. Sunday was the 10th anniversary of the concert. Metro Police had their hands full sorting out traffic congestion and directing people where to park. Perhaps the most special performance of the day was when the late […]
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