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Maya Azucena is an Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, and is a Cultural Ambassador with a focus on Women's & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence, who has completed 12+ humanitaran tours sponsored by American Embassies and U.S. State Department to countries such as China, Tanzania, Suriname, India, Sri Lanka, Haiti and Turkey.As a full-time touring Artist, she has traveled with her band to 40+ countries, most recently in Uzbekistan. We talk about this.Other recent concerts have been in  Qatar, The Philippines, Myanmar, Tanzania, all around the USA, many European countries, plus South America and South Africa. She performed on countless stages and festivals, including Hollywood Bowl (17,000+ people), and Essence Fest in New Orleans.Among several awards for her music and humanitarian outreach, Maya Azucena contributed her voice to a feature performance with Stephen Marley, which earned a Grammy for Best Reggae Album of the Year, and can be heard on her latest 2022 Stephen Marley collaboration, “Celebrating Nina: a Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone,” on Ghetto Youths record label.Read about her on her website:https://mayaazucena.com/Here is a great video to check outhttps://youtu.be/OYtRoaKA6Nshttp://www.malcolmteasdale.com

AmazonSpotifyFacebookInstagram XBIOAl Anderson – The Original Wailers Legendary guitarist Al Anderson has recorded and toured with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and performed with Bunny Wailer. As the lead guitarist for Bob Marley & The Wailers (1973-1976, 1978-1981), his iconic solos helped shape reggae music's global sound.Al leads The Original Wailers, a band honoring the legacy of reggae's pioneers while creating its own original music. Their debut album, Miracle, was Grammy-nominated for Best Reggae Album in 2012. Currently, the band is working on a new EP, Mirror of Heaven, with singles Song of the Divine and Si To Me Lo Das available for streaming.A recent Sugarshack Music Channel Unplugged Concert showcased their artistry, featuring Bob Marley's Redemption Song and a unique medley of Three Little Birds, Legalize It, and Rootsman Skanking.Stay connected with The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson for new music, videos, and updates on all platformsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

Welcome to REGGAE HOUR, where we unleash the full vibrance of reggae culture! In this electrifying episode, “Reggae's Grammy Legacy,” we dive deep into the heart of reggae, celebrating its rich heritage and exploring how this genre has captivated audiences worldwide. ✨Join your host Mr. E as we take you on an exhilarating journey from the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985 to today's hottest nominees, highlighting dynamic artists who are leaving their mark on the music scene. We'll groove to the sounds of legends like Bob Marley and Shaggy while uncovering the stories behind modern stars like Shenseea and Vybz Kartel. Get ready for in-your-face commentary, engaging discussions, and a sprinkle of fun as we celebrate reggae's resilience and cultural impact!Why listen?Discover the influential artists who shaped reggae's path to the Grammy stage.Get the lowdown on the 2025 Grammy nominees that YOU should be rooting for!Enjoy music clips that showcase the genre's evolution—both timeless and fresh!Connect with fellow reggae lovers through our vibrant community and share your thoughts!Feel the Rhythm! 

"From Steel Pulse to Wu-Tang: A Festival of Musical Diversity"Larry Mishkin discusses a review of various experiences and performances, starting with a cannabis event called "Miracle in Mundelein," which took place over the past weekend. The main focus of the review is a discussion of a Grateful Dead show from September 9, 1987, at the Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island. The show was notable for being the second night of a three-show run, marking the opening of the Grateful Dead's 1987 East Coast fall tour.Key highlights include:"Hey Pocky Way" Performance: This was the first time the Grateful Dead performed the song "Hey Pocky Way," which is originally by the Meters, a New Orleans funk band. The song became a fan favorite, primarily due to the influence of Brent Mydland, the band's keyboardist. However, the song fell out of rotation after Brent's death in 1990."Jack Straw" Performance: Another song featured was "Jack Straw," a Grateful Dead classic written by Bob Weir and Robert Hunter. It was originally performed in 1971 and became a staple in the band's setlists. The song was performed in the second spot of the setlist during the 1987 show, indicating the band's tendency to feature it early in their concerts.Music News Segment: The transcript also includes a segment on music news, which starts with a brief history of the band Cheap Trick, particularly their song "I Want You to Want Me."Review of the Miracle in Mundelein Festival: The review shifts to discussing the recent "Miracle in Mundelein" festival, where several acts performed:Steel Pulse: A roots reggae band from Birmingham, England, who delivered a lively and energetic performance.The Soul Rebels: A New Orleans brass band known for their energetic live shows and collaborations with major artists. Their set featured Raekwon and GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, adding a strong hip-hop element to the performance.Wiz Khalifa: The headliner of the event, Wiz Khalifa, is praised for his stage presence and connection with the audience. The review notes his strong advocacy for cannabis and how his music resonated well with the crowd.Overall, the review captures the blend of nostalgia with the Grateful Dead's classic performances and the fresh, dynamic energy of the Miracle in Mundelein festival, highlighting both the music and the culture of cannabis.https://www.cheaptrick.com/ Grateful DeadSeptember 9, 1987 (37 years ago)Providence Civic CenterProvidence, Rhode IslandGrateful Dead Live at Providence Civic Center on 1987-09-09 : Free Borrow & Streaming : Internet Archive Second night of a three show run, the opening shows of 1987 East Cost fall tour.  INTRO:                                 Hey Pocky Way                                                Track #1                                                :35 – 2:03 First time ever played Hey Pocky Way was written by George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Art Neville & Joseph Modeliste, founding members of The Meters, an American funk band formed in 1965 in New Orleans by Modeliste (drums), Porter Jr. (bass), Nocentelli (guitar) and Neville (keyboards). The band performed and recorded their own music from the late 1960s until 1977 and played an influential role as backing musicians for other artists, including Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, Dr. John, and Allen Toussaint. Song was released on Rejuvenation the band's fifth studio album in 1974. In 2003, the album was ranked number 138 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time,[6] and 139 in a 2012 revised list. Beginning with this show, the Dead began to feature Hey Pocky Way, usually as a show opener.  Sung by Brent who really got into it with both his keyboard playing and strong singing, it  became a fan favorite.  But as a Brent influenced tune, it died when he did. Played:  25 timesFirst:  September 9, 1987 at Providence Civic Center, Providence, RI, USALast: July 22, 1990 at World Music Theatre, Tinley Park, IL, USA (Brent's second to last show)  SHOW No. 1:                    Jack Straw                                                Track #2                                                4:00 – 5:50 "Jack Straw"  written by Bob Weir and Robert Hunter. The track first appeared on the album Europe '72. The song was first performed in concert on October 19, 1971, in Minneapolis, Minnesota at new keyboardist Keith Godchaux's first appearance with the band. In the song's earliest performances (c. 1971–72), Weir sang all of the vocals. By the time the 'Europe 72' version was recorded, (at the Olympia Theater in Paris on 5-03-72), Weir and Jerry Garcia were switching up the vocals - as they had on April 26th when 'Hundred Year Hall' was recorded. The song appeared in both the first and second sets until the band's short hiatus in 1974-1975. After re-forming, the song almost exclusively appeared in the first set. After Brent Mydland joined the band in 1979, the song almost exclusively opened the band's first set. The band also often extended the jam after the second verse after Mydland's joining, often extending the song to over six minutes. Dead and Company have also further extended the song, often adding an abstract opening jam prior to the song's first verse.[1] Bob Weir stated in a 2004 interview that the song's lyrics were partly based on John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men.[2] The song's themes include riding the rails, the Great Depression, and hobo (homeless) camps of the era. Jack Straw is also—perhaps coincidentally—the name of the original plantation owner, who lived controversially with his gay lover, Peter Ochello, in Tennessee Williams's play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.[3] Always a great song to hear in concert, the fans loved it and it was always an omen of good things to come in the show. Played:  477 timesFirst:  October 19, 1971 at Northrop Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN, USALast:  July 8, 1995 at Soldier Field in Chicago MUSIC NEWS Miracle In Mundelein – second year of the festival in Mundelein a suburb northwest of Chicago.  Missed last year with JRAD but made it this year on Saturday with my sons Jonathan and Daniel, Jonathan's fiancé, Bella and Daniel's buddy AJ.  Different theme to this year's music focusing on hip hop and rap, not part of my regular music, but certainly a key genre for Daniel and AJ who filled me on details during the show. Acts:Steel Pulse - Steel Pulse are a roots reggae band from the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England. They originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, and were composed of David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals), and Ronald McQueen (bass); along with Basil's brother Colin briefly on drums and Mykaell Riley (vocals, percussion). Steel Pulse were the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. They were initially refused live dates in Caribbean venues in Birmingham due to their Rastafarian beliefs. During the popularization of punk rock in the mid-1970's, Steel Pulse began to play punk venues such as the Hope and Anchor in London and The Electric Circus in Manchester in 1976.[1] Aligning themselves closely with the Rock Against Racism organization and featuring in its first music festival in early 1978, they chose to tour with sympathetic elements of the punk movement,[1] including the Stranglers and XTC. Eventually they found a more natural home in support slots for Burning Spear, which brought them to the attention of Island Records. Fun set that was in progress when we arrived, great sound and lots of energy that kept the crowd moving. The Soul Rebels - The Soul Rebels (also Soul Rebels Brass Band, Soul Rebels or The Rebels) are an eight-piece New Orleans based brass ensemble that incorporate elements of soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock and pop music within a contemporary brass band framework.  Starting out as a local New Orleans favorite, The Soul Rebels have evolved into collaborating live with major artists in all worlds of music including:Katy PerryNasMetallicaGreen DayTrombone ShortyProdigyString Cheese IncidentUmphrey's McGeeGalacticSuzanne VegaEurythmicsLettuceGov't Mule                                               And many more The band has built its career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and percussion in a funky party-like atmosphere. The band routinely plays over 250 shows a year. They have been described by the Village Voice as "the missing link between Public Enemy and Louis Armstrong.  The Soul Rebels consist of percussionists and founding members Lumar LeBlanc and Derrick Moss, trumpet players Julian Gosin and Marcus Hubbard, trombonists Corey Peyton and Paul Robertson, saxophonist Erion Williams, and sousaphonist Manuel Perkins Jr.                                                 On Saturday, they featured Raekwon and GZA from Wu Tang Clan.                                      RAEKWON - Corey Woods[2] (born January 12, 1970),[3][4] better known by his stage name Raekwon (/reɪˈkwɒn/, ray-KWON), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, which achieved mainstream success following the release of their debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), in 1993. Raekwon would subsequently pursue a solo career, releasing his first solo album, entitled Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..., in 1995. The album received critical acclaim, and is regarded by many critics as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, as well as a staple of 1990s rap.                                     Raekwon attributes the name Raekwon to the Five-Percent Nation, an offshoot of the Nation of Islam, when he was a "young kid."[11] He converted to Islam in 2009.                                     Growing up, he witnessed his mother being hit and abused by different men, an experience which he said "affected [him] a lot."[10] As a young man, his mother kicked him out of their Park Hill home when Raekwon got into an argument with her boyfriend and his mother sided with the boyfriend. During this time, he spiraled into a pattern of hopelessness and violent behavior.[8] He became addicted to cocaine and crack cocaine until he became aware of how the crack epidemic was affecting those around him, at which point "it was an automatic stop."[10]Raekwon and rap partner Ghostface Killah attended junior high school together on Staten Island.[14] Raekwon attended New Dorp High School, where he befriended rappers Remedy, Method Man and Inspectah Deck.[15]             Woods first rapped as Sha Raider. In 1992, he joined the Wu-Tang Clan, an originally nine-member rap group drawing mainly from the Staten Island but also from the Brooklyn boroughs of New York City. He rapped as Raekwon The Chef, and also used the aliases Lex Diamonds, Shallah Raekwon, and Louis Rich. After being caught in a crossfire and accidentally shot four times, Raekwon began rapping in earnest. He later described being shot as an "important eye opener." In September 2009, MTV ranked Raekwon tenth among "hottest" rappers. In December, HipHopDx's 2009 awards named Only Built For Cuban Linx... Pt. II album of the year, calling it "the Hip Hop equivalent to The Godfather 2, with Rae as revitalized as Marlon was". Raekwon won Emcee of the Year—the prior year, Nas won—while HipHopDX staff explained, Raekwon brought it back to lyrical, dope rap. He released an album that spoke to teens, twenty-somethings, thirty-somethings, and beyond. Without compromising, the Chef made an edgy Hip Hop record that refused to bastardize the catalog he laid down 15 years ago. On top of that, Rae (along with Ghostface) was a go-to for numerous rappers making albums, ranging from the Playaz Circle to Jadakiss to BK One. That's beyond real, as was a year filled with performing in arenas, clubs and even churches. When it came to mastering the ceremony, Rae had 'em all following the leader.[28]— HipHopDX GZA - Gary Eldridge Grice[2] (born August 22, 1966), better known by his stage names GZA (/ˈdʒɪzə/JIZ-ə) and The Genius,[3] is an American rapper. A founding member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, GZA is the group's "spiritual head", being both the first member in the group to receive a record deal and being the oldest member.[4] He has appeared on his fellow Wu-Tang members' solo projects, and has maintained a successful solo career starting with his second album Liquid Swords (1995). His lyrical style often dismisses typical rap story lines in favor of science and wide-ranging philosophies and has been characterized as "armed with sharp metaphors and a smooth flow".[5][6][7][8] An analysis of GZA's lyrics found that he has the second largest vocabulary in popular hip hop music.[9][10] He teamed up with an education group to promote science education in New York City through hip hop. In 1992, GZA joined the Wu-Tang Clan, a group of nine, formed by his cousin RZA. GZA had some high-profile appearances on the group's debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993), including a solo track, "Clan in da Front".[22] This, combined with appearances on other Clan members' albums such as Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (1995) and Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... (1995) brought him much recognition. According to Method Man, "we form like Voltron and GZA happens to be the head".                         The combination of the Soul Rebels beat and Raekwon's and GZA's rapping made for an exceptional set of music that caught me off guard but was worth the price of admission.  With lots of cannabis references scattered throughout their lyrics and stage talk, they were a perfect match for this festival. Wiz Khalifa - Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987),[2] better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He signed with the local independent label Rostrum Records to release his debut studio album, Show and Prove (2006). His contract entered a short-lived joint venture with Warner Bros. Records the following year. His Eurodance-influenced 2008 single, "Say Yeah" received urban radio airplay and entered both the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Songs charts, becoming his first minor hit.[3] Outside of music, Thomaz has delved into acting with television roles in Dickinson and The Eric Andre Show, the lead role alongside Snoop Dogg in the 2012 stoner comedy film Mac & Devin Go to High School, and voice roles in the animated series American Dad!, Duncanville, and Big City Greens. Thomaz founded the record label Taylor Gang Entertainment in 2008, through which he has signed artists including Juicy J, Ty Dolla Sign, and Berner. Known for his abundant usage of cannabis, Thomaz launched his own cannabis brand, Khalifa Kush, in 2016, which expanded for release in nationwide dispensaries in 2022. His stage name is derived from Khalifa, an Arabic word meaning "successor", and wisdom, which was shortened to Wiz when Khalifa was a young boy.[10] Khalifa stated to Spinner.com that the name also came from being called "young Wiz 'cause I was good at everything I did, and my granddad is Muslim, so he gave me that name; he felt like that's what I was doing with my music." He got a tattoo of his stage name on his 17th birthday.[11][12] By the age of 15, he was regularly recording his music at a local studio called I.D. Labs.[13] Impressed by the young teen's talent, E. Dan, the owner of the studio offered Khalifa an intern job at the studio in exchange for free recording time. Dan, being a veteran of the Pittsburgh hip-hop scene, would help develop and mentor the young artist early on in his career. He was the headliner and lived up to the billing.  Great tunes, great stage presence, great spokesperson for cannabis.  My first experience with his music and it was very positive. A great musical education for me with my tutors, Daniel and AJ. More in MJ News  Herbie Flowers  RIPJerry Miller  RIPGoose this week at the Salt Shed, Thursday and Friday   SHOW No. 2:                    Greatest Story Ever Told                                                Track #9                                                3:25 – end                                                 INTO                                                 Devil With a Blue Dress                                                Track #10                                                0:00 – 1:33 Greatest Story – written by Hunter/Bobby/Mickey, originally called “The Pump Song” on Mickey Hart's 1972 album Rolling Thunder.  As the opening tune of Ace, it is called Greatest Story Ever Told.  But this isn't about that song.  Here, it is the lead-in to a first set couple of “extras” thrown in for some fun. "Devil with a Blue Dress On" (also known as "Devil with the Blue Dress") is a song written by Shorty Long and William "Mickey" Stevenson, first performed by Long and released as a single in 1964. A later version recorded by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels in 1966 peaked at No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.  "Devil with the Blue Dress" was originally released as Shorty Long's debut single on Motown in 1964, but the single failed to chart. The song describes a femme fatale in a blue dress and not an actual devil.[2] Two years later, Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels recorded the song at Bell Sound Studios in New York City[3] as a medley with an original arrangement of Little Richard's "Good Golly, Miss Molly". Their version, released on their album, “Breakout . . . . !”,  was notably more up-tempo than Long's more blues-influenced rendition.[2] Reaching No. 4 on the Hot 100, their version of the track would end up becoming their most well-known and highest charting hit in the United States. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it No. 428 on their list of Top 500 Songs of All Time. Basically, another great cover to showcase Brent's singing and keyboard skills.  This was the first of 3 times the Dead covered the song.  Another fun diversion by the band that kept the Deadheads guessing and not wanting to ever miss a show. The transition out of Greatest Story is seamless and makes it so you can't hear the end of Greatest Story without hearing the signature beat of Devil making it a “natural” fit. Played – 3 timesFirst:  September 9, 1987 at Providence Civic Center, Providence, RI, USALast:  October 4, 1987 at Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA, USA  SHOW No. 3:                    Good Golly Miss Molly                                                Track #11                                                0:00 – end                                                 INTO                                                 Devil With a Blue Dress                                                Track #12                                                0:00 – 0:51"Good Golly, Miss Molly" is a rock 'n' roll song first recorded in 1956 by American musician Little Richard and released in January 1958 as single on the Specialty label, and later on the album, Little Richard in July 1958.[1] The song, a jump blues, was written by John Marascalco and producer Robert "Bumps" Blackwell. Although it was first recorded by Little Richard, Blackwell produced another version by the Valiants, who imitated the fast first version recorded by Little Richard, not released at that time. Although the Valiants' version was released first (in 1957), Little Richard had the hit, reaching No. 4.[2] Like all his early hits, it quickly became a rock 'n' roll standard and has subsequently been recorded by hundreds of artists. The song is ranked No. 92 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Little Richard first heard the phrase "Good golly, Miss Molly" from a Southern DJ named Jimmy Pennick.[4] He modified the lyrics into the more suggestive "Good golly, Miss Molly/You sure like to ball." Little Richard himself later claimed that he took Ike Turner's piano intro from his influential 1951 rock and roll song "Rocket 88", and used it for "Good Golly, Miss Molly".[5] "I always liked that record," Richard recalled, "and I used to use the riff in my act, so when we were looking for a lead-in to 'Good Golly, Miss Molly', I did that and it fit." In 1966, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels incorporated "Good Golly Miss Molly" into their version of "Devil with a Blue Dress On". Their version scored a major hit, not only in Ryder's native Detroit, but nationwide, placing at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 100. As with Devil, a Brent thing.  Unfortunately, it was only around for a month.  Then vanished from the Dead's playlist thereafter.  Played:  3 times, makes senseFirst:  September 9, 1987 at Providence Civic Center, Providence, RI, USALast:  October 4, 1987 at Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA, USA  MJ NEWS:             Miracle in Mudelein – a great event sponsored by Rise Dispensaries and Rhythm cultivators.  Second year, featuring great music, excellent food and drink and too many booths for dabbing from various types of rigs including a Studenglass Gravity Bong – my first time using one and it is not your father's four foot Graffix bong!  Daniel and AJ were all over it and as it turned out, the wait in line was well worth the experience.  Rather than try to explain it to you, just Google Gravity Bong and see for yourself!  Great high.             Miracle is that Lake County, a more conservative leaning county, and Mundelein permitted the event.  Attendees can bring in their own flower or extracts (supposedly only if purchased at an Illinois dispensary), smoking accessories, etc.  Rise also was selling products at the show.             A wonderful thing to attend an event and not have to hide and smuggle in your cannabis.  People lighting up everywhere, offering to share, talking strains, etc.  Police were there to keep order and otherwise let it all go on.  Very professional.             Excellent mellow crowd (what else would you expect?).  Well run.  Shot joints out of a canon.  A wonderful day and experience for those who enjoy cannabis, especially not having to hide it or pretend you don't have any when everyone knows attendees are smuggling it in anyway.             A great way to promote cannabis and help normalize it within the community.  And a fun event to be able to share with my boys, Bella and AJ.  Fun had by all.  SHOW No. 4:                    Not Fade Away                                                Track #24 (NOTE – this song is listed as Track #23 AND #24, be sure to use #24)                                                0:00 – end "Not Fade Away" is a song credited to Buddy Holly (originally under his first and middle names, Charles Hardin) and Norman Petty (although Petty's co-writing credit is likely to have been a formality[3]) and first recorded by Holly and his band, the Crickets. Holly and the Crickets recorded the song in Clovis, New Mexico, on May 27, 1957, the same day the song "Everyday" was recorded.[1] The rhythmic pattern of "Not Fade Away" is a variant of the Bo Diddley beat, "Not Fade Away" was originally released as the B-side of the hit single "Oh, Boy!" on 10.27.1957 and was included on the album The "Chirping" Crickets (1957). The Crickets' recording never charted as a single. In 2004, this song was ranked number 107 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The song is closely associated with the Grateful Dead as one of their signature tunes—one which the band transformed from Holly's 1950s boy/girl romanticism to one reflecting the 1960s' more spiritual universal love. Their 1971 recording of the song is included on their second live album, Skull and Roses, paired with Going Down The Road Feeling Bad, a regular happening in the early ‘70's. Primarily a second set tune that used to show up in the second half of the second set after Drums-Space.  Beginning in 1983, the Dead began to play it as the second set closer, trailing off with “Love is real will not fade away” as they exited the stage.  A few years later, the Deadheads starting chanting the line as the Dead left the stage and in some cases, kept it up until the band reappeared for their encore, when the band would pick back up on the beat and play it for another minute or so before their encore tune, such as with this show.    Great example of the Deadheads making their mark on the show and the band being tuned in enough to play along with it.  Although sometimes if the Dead took too long to come out for the encore, the chanting would start to fade off.  And sometimes even when the chant made it all the way to the band's return on stage, the band would ignore it and just dive straight into their encore.  Fun when it all came together like this show. Played:  561 timesFirst:  February 19, 1969 at Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA, USALast:  July 5, 1995 at Riverport Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, MO (St. Louis) OUTRO:                               The Mighty Quinn                                                Track #25                                                2:11 – 3:48 Bob Dylan wrote and first recorded the song in 1967 during the Basement Tapes sessions, but did not release a version for another three years.  The song's first release was in January 1968 as "Mighty Quinn" in a version by the British band Manfred Mann, from their album Mighty Garvey, and became a great success. A demo of 14 of the 1967 Basement Tapes recordings, including the first of two takes of "Quinn the Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)", was produced in 1968, but was not intended for release. Recordings taken from the demos began appearing on bootlegs, starting with Great White Wonder,[7] a double-album bootleg that came out in July 1969. The first official release of the song was in 1970 on Dylan's Self Portrait album,[14] a live recording from 1969's Isle of Wight Festival. The live version (titled "The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo)") was also selected in 1971 for the second compilation of Dylan's career, Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. II. Covered by:  the Hollies, Leon Russell and Phish, among others. Although they never played the song with Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead started playing "The Mighty Quinn" in concert in 1985. It became a favorite encore among the Grateful Dead's fans, and remained so to the end of their career. Last verses, end with, “when Quinn the Eskimo gets here, everybody's gonna want to doze” but the Deadheads heard it as “dose” and always gave it a big cheer. Played:  59 timesFirst:  December 30, 1985 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA, USALast:  July 2, 1995 at Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, IN, USA  Shoutouts: Lary Vinocur – birthdayElena Mishkin – birthday .Produced by PodConx Deadhead Cannabis Show - https://podconx.com/podcasts/deadhead-cannabis-showLarry Mishkin - https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkinRob Hunt - https://podconx.com/guests/rob-huntJay Blakesberg - https://podconx.com/guests/jay-blakesbergSound Designed by Jamie Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-humiston-91718b1b3/Recorded on Squadcast

Your hosts, Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, are here to bring you another exciting episode of Things, Adventure, and People, all Tahoe-related, for your listening pleasure. The highlight of today's show is our exclusive interview with Grammy Award winner Shaggy, the headliner of the Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival happening from Saturday, August 3, through Sunday, August 4 at Palisades Tahoe. Born Orville Richard Burrell and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy is the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history, having sold more than 40 million album units to date. He has landed eight singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and seven albums on the Billboard 200. Shaggy is among the top three streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify. He has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best Reggae Album with "Boombastic" in 1996 and "44/876" with Sting in 2019. In 2007, he was awarded the Jamaican Order of Distinction with the rank of Commander. In 2022, he received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Brown University. Listen below (or on Spotify, Apple, or Google podcasts) as we dive deeper into Shaggy's illustrious career and his upcoming performance at the Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival.

The interview features ukulele virtuoso Vince Esquire and bassist Uncle Don Lopez from the band Kanekoa. Known for their unique blend of ukulele-powered Hawaiian jam rock, Kanekoa has been praised as the "Hawaiian Grateful Dead." With nearly 20 albums over their 25-plus-year career, the band continues to captivate audiences. During the interview, Vince and Don discuss the band's origins, from a humble coffee shop open mic to becoming a staple in Hawaiian music culture. The conversation touches on their various influences, particularly the blues and the Grateful Dead. It highlights significant moments, such as Vince's collaboration with Greg Allman, which led to performances with the Allman Brothers Band. They also share their award-winning accomplishments, including winning a Nahoku Award for Best Reggae Album and being nominated for Best Christmas Album. The conversation then shifts to their experiences performing at esteemed venues like the Kennedy Center, where they were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming turnout, further solidifying their status in the music industry. The members discuss their highly anticipated upcoming show at the Sweetwater Music Hall and offer a glimpse into their latest project, a re-recording of an old album with guest appearances by notable musicians. They underscore the nature of the jam band's performances, renowned for their spontaneity and energy, leaving the reader eager for more. The interview concludes with information about where fans can find more details about their music and upcoming events, ending on a note of gratitude and aloha. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backstagesonoma/message

Producer Alexx Antaeus was recently recognized with a Grammy for Best Reggae Album alongside Julian Marley for their collaboration on "Colors of Royal". Their work seamlessly blends reggae with electronic and experimental sounds, showcasing Antaeus's exceptional talent and creative vision.Full YouTube interview link here: Please share and like.https://youtu.be/OR1KQZmm9M8?si=p4a150a3z-_Xbv-GBeyond this Grammy success, Antaeus has a diverse career producing for acclaimed artists and crafting evocative soundscapes as well as his own music - notably Byzantine Meditation. He was born in Patras in Greece but spent his teenage years in Athens before leaving for California when he was 17. His life has taken him from L.A., where he studied, became a DJ, and ended up with a studio in New York, and a chicken farm in Jamaica. It was on that island that he met many notable Jamaicans, including Julian Marley and after their initial collaboration on The Tide is High - a cover of Dancehall star of the 70s John Holt's track (the Blondie version is the one that become world famous), they decided to work on an album.It was that album Colors of Royal that would win Alexx his first Grammy. And I'm guessing not his last...#patras #greece #athens #alexxantaeus #julianmarley #jamaica #kingston #grammy #colorsofroyal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maya Azucena's dynamic 4-octave vocal range explores the passionate grit of Blues, Gospel and Rock, while easily entering the warmth and storytelling of the Singer-Songwriter. Regardless of genre, all of Maya's performances seem to come from a deep place in her heart, affecting the audience in an emotional way. Among several awards for her music and humanitarian outreach, Azucena contributed her voice to a feature performance with Stephen Marley, which earned a Grammy for Best Reggae Album of the Year, and can be heard on her latest 2022 Stephen Marley collaboration, “Celebrating Nina: a Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone,” on Ghetto Youths record label. Maya is a critically acclaimed Brooklyn-native, avid touring artist and songwriter. She has 3 full-length solo albums under her belt, plus numerous digital singles and countless recordings, as both writer and featured performer. Azucena collaborates extensively on stage and recordings with both national and international stars. Her collaborations have included diverse artists such as rock band Brass Against, guitar legend Vernon Reid (Living Colour), jazz greats Marcus Miller, Jason Miles, soulful house producers DJ Spinna, DJ Logic, alt-pop group Fitz and the Tantrums, and Croatian super-star Gibonni. Performing 40+ countries throughout her career, recent concerts include representing America at the International Expo in Dubai 2022; a 17-country tour of Europe 2019; over a dozen Humanitarian tours to countries such as Qatar, Philippines, El Salvador, Myanmar, and Tanzania, as Cultural Ambassador for U.S. State Department; Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles), Essence Fest in New Orleans, Blue Note New York, plus countries like Turkey, Russia, India, Brazil, Croatia, and South Africa. Maya is well known for her humanitarian outlook and projects around The Globe which include special focus on Women's & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence. Based on a personal commitment to help the world through her talent, most of Azucena's songs are anthems that lend a voice to self-worth, empowerment, overcoming obstacles, and stepping into our “fearless” selves. Maya Azucena is excited to present “I Am Enough,” a 6-song EP recording produced by Timo Ellis, whose “Prince-like” musical diversity brings out the soul of her songwriting and voice. Having worked with the likes of Mark Ronson, Yoko Ono, Cibo Matto and Joan As Policewoman, he incorporates elements of Gospel, Blues and Rock, to manifest Maya's anthems of empowered survival. mayaazucena.com/ @mayaazucena/ Maya Azucena on Spotify Maya Azucena on Apple Music https://www.youtube.com/@MayaAzucena1

ZIGGY MARLEY is an eight-time GRAMMY Award winner, Emmy Award winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon. He has released thirteen albums to much critical acclaim and is the author of the children's books I Love You Too, My Dog Romeo, Music Is in Everything, and Little John Crow (with his wife, Orly Marley); as well as the Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook. His early immersion in music came at age ten when he sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley. Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers released eight best-selling albums that garnered three GRAMMYs. Ziggy's second solo release, Love Is My Religion, won a GRAMMY in 2006 for Best Reggae Album. His third solo studio album, Family Time, scored a fifth GRAMMY award for Best Children's Album. 2016 marked the release of Marley's self-titled album, which earned his eighth GRAMMY. Marley's new children's album, More Family Time, was released in September 2020 via Tuff Gong Worldwide. To Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Everythi... To learn more about Ziggy's music, books, tour dates, and more, visit his website: https://www.ziggymarley.com/

ZIGGY MARLEY is an eight-time GRAMMY Award winner, Emmy Award winner, author, philanthropist, and reggae icon. He has released thirteen albums to much critical acclaim and is the author of the children's books I Love You Too, My Dog Romeo, Music Is in Everything, and Little John Crow (with his wife, Orly Marley); as well as the Ziggy Marley and Family Cookbook. His early immersion in music came at age ten when he sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley. Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers released eight best-selling albums that garnered three GRAMMYs. Ziggy's second solo release, Love Is My Religion, won a GRAMMY in 2006 for Best Reggae Album. His third solo studio album, Family Time, scored a fifth GRAMMY award for Best Children's Album. 2016 marked the release of Marley's self-titled album, which earned his eighth GRAMMY. Marley's new children's album, More Family Time, was released in September 2020 via Tuff Gong Worldwide. To Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Everythi... To learn more about Ziggy's music, books, tour dates, and more, visit his website: https://www.ziggymarley.com/

Jamaican singer-songwriter Koffee is taking the world of reggae by storm. With her electric beats and fluid lyrics Koffee became the first woman and youngest person to ever win the award for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy Awards. You can find Koffee in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast episodes each week. Preorder Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers wherever books are sold to learn about how girls just like you are changing the world. This story was produced by Olivia Riçhard with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Nicole Haroutunian and edited by Abby Sher. Narration by Sheryl Mebane. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Founded in Isla Vista, CA, Rebelution has followed their instincts since the release of their breakout 2007 debut, Courage To Grow. In 2009, the band topped the Billboard Reggae Chart for the first of what would be five consecutive #1 records; and in 2017, they garnered a GRAMMY nomination for Best Reggae Album. Rebelution's transcendent live performances, meanwhile, have earned the group sell-out headline shows everywhere from Red Rocks to The Greek Theatre along with festival slots at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, ACL, Glastonbury, and more. Their new album In The Moment is deliberate and wide-ranging, infusing the quartet's soulful, exhilarating brand of modern reggae with addictive pop hooks, alt-rock grit, and hip-hop grooves. The performances here are bold and self-assured, and the production is equally ambitious, drawing on swirling reverb and trippy delay to create an immersive sonic universe that's both futuristic and vintage. CONNECT FURTHER:rebelutionmusic.comIG: @rebelutionmusicSpotify: RebelutionNEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIVArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist ServicesPresenting Sponsor: PactInstrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

It's Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dreams Our guest for this Living to 100 Club Podcast is Louis Atlas. Louis is an attorney and musician who has written what we might call “parallel chapters.” We hear Louis' story about his need to pursue his dreams, while having dual careers. Learn about his search to discover how his “real self” differs from who he appears to be to others. This is a fascinating story about how our guest proceeded to re-define himself over the years, break patterns, and take big leaps. Louis now performs his music regularly in clubs in New York City. He has a new release with 11 songs coming out this month, April 2022. Importantly, his Coconut Dream album received recognition from the Grammy nominating team for “Best Reggae Album.” Tune in to hear how our guest dismisses the importance of age as he winds down his legal career and concentrates on music full time. Mini Bio Louis was born in Rochester, New York, but has spent most of his life in New York City. Almost from the moment Louis was born, he was singing everything he heard including music on TV programs and commercials.  He performed at a cousin's wedding at age 7 and was invited by the band to more wedding gigs. However, his parents had other ideas for him. Growing up he played in rock bands and acted in some local productions.  He studied at the Boston Conservatory and then went to New York to audition. His first job was as the character Teen Angel in the national tour of Grease. Louis says he was brought up on and loves musical theater. He pursued acting professionally for about 5 years and always had a musical project in the works. Then he decided he needed more independence in his life. So, he went to law school in order to be able to chart his own course. He describes his musical epiphany occurring after hearing a song by Bob Marley's ‘Kaya.' From then on, he knew that Reggae was the music he wanted to pursue. He continued practicing law and raising his family. But he never stopped writing songs, and has since released four records. One album received recognition from the Grammy nominating team in the categories of “Best New Artist”, “Record of the Year,” “Best Reggae Album” and “Best Engineering.” Now at age 71, he is propelled on with new hope, optimism and confidence in his musical pursuits while winding down his law practice.  Items Mentioned for Our Listeners Louis' website: LouisAtlas.com Our guest's Spotify Channel

It's Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dreams Our guest for this Living to 100 Club Podcast is Louis Atlas. Louis is an attorney and musician who has written what we might call “parallel chapters.” We hear Louis' story about his need to pursue his dreams, while having dual careers. Learn about his search to discover how his “real self” differs from who he appears to be to others. This is a fascinating story about how our guest proceeded to re-define himself over the years, break patterns, and take big leaps. Louis now performs his music regularly in clubs in New York City. He has a new release with 11 songs coming out this month, April 2022. Importantly, his Coconut Dream album received recognition from the Grammy nominating team for “Best Reggae Album.” Tune in to hear how our guest dismisses the importance of age as he winds down his legal career and concentrates on music full time. Mini Bio Louis was born in Rochester, New York, but has spent most of his life in New York City. Almost from the moment Louis was born, he was singing everything he heard including music on TV programs and commercials.  He performed at a cousin's wedding at age 7 and was invited by the band to more wedding gigs. However, his parents had other ideas for him. Growing up he played in rock bands and acted in some local productions.  He studied at the Boston Conservatory and then went to New York to audition. His first job was as the character Teen Angel in the national tour of Grease. Louis says he was brought up on and loves musical theater. He pursued acting professionally for about 5 years and always had a musical project in the works. Then he decided he needed more independence in his life. So, he went to law school in order to be able to chart his own course. He describes his musical epiphany occurring after hearing a song by Bob Marley's ‘Kaya.' From then on, he knew that Reggae was the music he wanted to pursue. He continued practicing law and raising his family. But he never stopped writing songs, and has since released four records. One album received recognition from the Grammy nominating team in the categories of “Best New Artist”, “Record of the Year,” “Best Reggae Album” and “Best Engineering.” Now at age 71, he is propelled on with new hope, optimism and confidence in his musical pursuits while winding down his law practice.  Items Mentioned for Our Listeners Louis' website: LouisAtlas.com Our guest's Spotify Channel

American Reggae Band SOJA broght home the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album and Jamaica and Jamaican Reggae Fans were in an uproar. G Cole sounds off on the climate.  

Sean Paul, Spice, Gramps Morgan, Etana and Jessie royal was nominees for the best reggae album and it was given to a white rock band SOJA.

There's been a bit of a ruckus after the Grammy for Best Reggae Album went to SOJA, a nearly all-white band. They won over five Jamaican artists. We hear from DJ, BBC 1Xtra presenter and Grammy award-winning producer Seani B, for his take on the backlash… and he has plenty to say about it! We also catch up with Mary, a Nigerian medical student, who was left stranded in Ukraine when Russia invaded. And that's not all. With 2022 set to be a big year for women's rugby, we also chat with Shaunagh Brown, a player for England's national team, the Red Roses. The team are the current world champions and favourites to win the Six Nations Championship and the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Presenters: De-Graft Mensah and Roshan Roberts Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Michele Theil Sound: Dave O'Neill Editor: Alison Gee

The original Fix gang is reunited and getting in even more trouble.... ....In this week's podcast they address a woman purporting to be Skillibeng's "mother" demanding an apology from Naro for comments made about her son and the parish of St. Thomas. They also speak with noted A&R/Grammy Nominated producer Cristy Barber about American band SOJA winning the award for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy's and break down the 1st week numbers for Koffee's 'Gifted' album. Buss Di Utes songs of the week: Ari: Circa Eleven - Interest ft. Mundo Don, Rizk: https://bit.ly/3KieUN6 Javi: RMilla - Lonely Road: https://bit.ly/3r2Jtif Naro: Di Ruption - Pree Life Now: https://bit.ly/35MlSLl

Episode 58 - April 5th, 2022  - Song Of The Episode - D-Roy “Boo Baby”  - UNC x Kansas Final Four Review  - Grammy's 2022 Winner(s)  - Episode 44 Recap  - Bruce Willis Aphasia  - H.E.R. “Damage” sample by Herb Alpert ft; Lisa Keith; Janet Jackson “Making Love In The Rain”  - SOJA winning Best Reggae Album from the Grammy's 2022  - Louis C.K. Best Comedy Album  - Kevin Hart  - QuestLove “Summer of Soul”  - Betty Davis  - Tales Of The Tour Bus  - Otis Redding  - Song Of The Episode - VeLatto ft; YB Youngbob “FaceTime”   - Supreme Court Justice Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson  - Amazon Labor Union (ALU) x Amazon x New York x JFK8  - ALU (Chris Smalls & Gerald Bryson The Founders of the ALU)  - Working Class Stories  - Richard Gere Tibet Quote banned him from China  - Song Of The Episode - Flameezy “Loyal”  - Return of The Wise Guys Sponsored by @foreverher28  - Wise Guys Question: When y'all first start talking to someone. Do y'all let them know you have a sexual relationship with someone else. Or is it simply implied that until you're exclusive, that it doesn't matter?  - Wise Guys Question: If your ready to take the next step consummate, and they still wanna deal with other sexual partner, do you stay?  - Wise Guys Question: Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith Situation 

Rocky Dawuni, our guest for episode 37, has just been nominated for a 2022 Grammy. And so, we are revisiting our episode with Rocky for your holiday entertainment!  After our interview with Rocky, his latest album, Voices of Bunbon, was nominated for a 2022 Grammy in the category of Best Global Music Album, and this is his second Grammy nomination. Dawuni is a Ghanaian singer songwriter and while his roots are in the African styles of High Life and Afrobeat, he often plays reggae as well- and his 2015 album, Branches of the Same Tree was nominated for Best Reggae Album. Dawuni is a statesman and a humanitarian as well as a singer/songwriter. His videos are cinematic masterpieces, and we feature two in this episode. We talk about his music, growing up in Ghana, the first time he ever heard a Bob Marley song, his muses for certain tunes, and his videos. Dawuni is eloquent and thoughtful, and this interview is a classic! Watch it now! Happy Holidays from Cali High! Stay blessed! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/calihighla?fan_landing=true)

On this episode of Let's Be Blunt, Montel talks with multi-platinum selling artist Sean Paul. Sean Paul is one of the most successful Jamaican artists on the international charts, and undoubtedly the king of dance hall music worldwide. His 7th album ‘Live N Livin'  was just nominated for Best Reggae Album of the Year for the 64th annual Grammy Awards. Ganja is a part of roots, and he shares some personal stories with Montel about his experiences growing up in this candid conversation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We had the pleasure of interviewing SOJA over Zoom video!SOJA's new album, Beauty In The Silence (their first in four years), was released on September 24th via ATO Records. Earlier this summer, the band released the album's first three singles, “Something To Believe In” ft. Stick Figure, “Press Rewind” ft. Collie Buddz + J Boog and “The Day You Came” ft. UB40 + Rebelution which have racked up millions of streams across DSPs in the weeks since their debut. Fueled by the sheer force of the band's connection and chemistry, Beauty in the Silence makes for a much-needed antidote to fractured times, infusing so much warmth and wisdom and unstoppable joy into each and every track. Like 2014's acclaimed Amid the Noise and Haste (a GRAMMY nominee for Best Reggae Album), the title to Beauty in the Silence references the opening lines of Max Ehrmann's beloved poem “Desiderata”: Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence. “My dad had that poem memorized, and before I'd go out on tour he'd sort of whisper it in my ear,” said Hemphill. “To me, it's a reminder of what we lose when we get caught up in the distractions all around us. You get so used to life being loud and fast and goal-oriented, but then you go out in nature and hear the silence and realize, ‘Damn, I got tricked.' Life doesn't have to be all go, go, go. The real key to life is in being still.” SOJA deliberately took their time in creating Beauty in the Silence as they explored new sonic terrain—recording in such iconic spots as Miami's Circle House Studios and Dave Matthews Band's Haunted Hollow, and teaming up with producers like Niko Marzouca (Pharrell, Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky, Damian Marley), Mariano Aponte, and Johnny Cosmic—the band eventually phased into working remotely as stay-at-home orders set in across the country. In that process, lead guitarist Trevor Young (formerly SOJA's guitar tech) took on a much greater role in the band's creative direction, co-producing alongside Hemphill and carefully shaping the album's hypnotic sound.“I really love that this record is a mix of all of us together in a room and all of us far apart,” said Hemphill. “It's something that I'd love to keep doing in the future: let's get together, let's get the vibe and the groove, and then let's go off into our own worlds and discover what's there.” SOJA deepens that communal spirit by collaborating with some of the biggest names from all corners of the reggae world including: UB40, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure, Dirty Heads, Rebelution, Common Kings, Mihali, Nanpa Básico, Eli Mac and more. And while each artist brings their own distinct sensibilities to the mix, all of the guest musicians are deeply aligned with the band's mission of uplifting the masses. For more than two decades, SOJA has elated audiences across the globe with their fresh yet timeless take on roots reggae, a sound born from their shared passion for making music that transports and inspires. The band was originally formed by a group of friends while still in middle school and has since built a massive, dedicated global fan base. In the years following, SOJA has headlined shows in over 30 countries around the world, generated 7 million social media fans and more than 1 billion streams.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SOJA #Reggae #zoomListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

Roy “Gramps” Morgan entered one of reggae's royal families when was born on July 7, 1976. His father, Denroy Morgan, a Jamaican immigrant, helped form the Black Eagles, New York's first reggae group. He also organized several of his children into a reggae band with Gramps joining the appropriately titled Morgan Heritage. Morgan Heritage debuted at Jamaica's Reggae Sunsplash Festival in 1994 and signed a recording contract with MCA Records that same year. Their debut album, Miracles, featured Gramps on vocals and keyboards. In 2009, after fifteen years of touring and recording with Morgan Heritage, the band decided to pursue solo careers. Gramps's first solo effort, 2 Sides of My Heart, Volume 1, came out that same year. It landed him on “Good Morning America” and on tour with India.Arie and John Legend. India.Arie invited Gramps to be the featured vocalist on her breezy 2009 single “Therapy.” The song hit No. 22 on Billboard's R&B and Adult Contemporary charts and remains Gramps' highest charting single. In addition to his solo career, Gramps continued to work with Morgan Heritage. The group's 2015 Strictly Rootstopped the Reggae Music charts and earned a GRAMMY® Award in 2016 for Best Reggae Album. Morgan Heritage garnered two more GRAMMY® nominations: for 2017's Avrakedabra and for feature vocals on Shaggy and Sting's “44/876” (A&M Records, 2018).

B. Cox is joined by Kahlil Wonda and Agard of Reggae Lover Podcast to review dancehall reggae legend Shabba Ranks hit album As Raw As Ever as it turns 30. After a few releases that made him a dancehall star in his native Jamaica, Ranks burst onto the scene and emerged as the first dominant reggae superstar in the 1990s with a sound that would catipult dancehall as a genre in the world's consciousness. With his commanding presence, gruff voice and slack lyrics, he shot to the top of the charts and became the first dancehall artist to win Best Reggae Album at the Grammys in 1992.Check out Reggae Lover Podcast (links to Podcast and Social Media on Page) www.reggaelover.comFollow The Vault on IG: @vaultcmrpodcastFollow The Vault on Twitter: @VaultClassicSubscribe to the Vault on Youtube: The Vault: Classic Music Reviews PodcastShow Notes:Chicago Tribune: Reggae's New Attitude. (From Jan. 3, 1993)https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1993-01-03-9303150287-story.htmlSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan Francis Henriques (born January 9, 1973), who performs under stage name Sean Paul, is a Jamaican Grammy winning reggae artist who is the former lead vocalist of the Dutty Cup Crew. Sean Paul broke through with "Gimme The Light"; the first single from his 2002 album, Dutty Rock, which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Paul won his first GRAMMY for Best Reggae Album for Dutty Rock for 2003, the same year he was nominated for Best New Artist. To date he has released six studio albums including Dutty Rock, 2002; for which he won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, The Trinity, 2005; which was certified platinum in Europe and by the Recording Industry Association of America. He also went on to release Imperial Blaze, 2009; Tomahawk Technique, 2012, and most recently Full Frequency in 2014. Follow World Music Views on all social media @worldmusicviews visit www.worldmusicviews.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldmusicviews/support

Toots Hibbert died at age 77 in 2020, "Got To Be Tough" was the first studio album to be released from Toots and The Maytals in over a decade.

**Content Warning: discussion of sexual assault and cult violence** In the last days of 2020, we got up early, brewed some coffee, and sat down (er, Zoomed) with Maya Azucena, singer-songwriter and cultural ambassador, who has been riding out the pandemic in Turkey. Maya’s inspiring, infectious -- and highly danceable -- music has taken her on a worldwide outreach journey, and we hope you enjoy coming along for the ride as much as we did. We talk about the power of personal storytelling to connect across differences, how to have a global artistic career, and what it really means to be fearless. Afterwards, you can hear Emily and Sarah discuss their respective hair journeys and then switch to the much lighter topic of the riot at the Capitol. If you feel the analysis of last Wednesday’s events has lacked certain insights, as well as fashion critique and a (hopefully mostly accurate) summary of what happened at Jonestown as it relates to the ongoing Q phenomenon (and cults in general), have we got the commentary for you. FOLLOW MAYA http://mayaazucena.com/ Featured music is “Fearless,” “You Matter” and “Prettiest” by Maya Azucena, courtesy of the artist. GUEST BIO Maya Azucena, a magnetically inspirational woman, is known for making music that uplifts the soul. Among several awards for her music and humanitarian outreach, Azucena garnered a Grammy Certificate for contributing her 4-octave range and soul-stylings to a feature performance with Stephen Marley on Best Reggae Album of the Year, “Mind Control.” Critically acclaimed, Brooklyn-native Maya is an avid independent touring artist and songwriter performing globally. Recent concerts include a 17-country tour of Europe in February 2019; Java Jazz Fest (Indonesia), CapeTown Jazz Fest (South Africa), Port Au Prince International Jazz Fest (Haiti), Rio Das Ostras Blues & Jazz Fest (Brazil), Moscow International House of Music (Russia), Pula Arena (Croatia), Delhi International Arts Festival (India), Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles), Blue Note Hawaii, Blue Note New York, and Essence Fest in New Orleans alongside the likes of Beyonce, Jill Scott and Maxwell. For the last 3 summers, Azucena has done concert residencies at Bodrum Marina Yacht Club in Turkey, as well as luxury resorts including Lujo Hotel, Regnum Carya Golf Club, and Six Sense Kaplankaya. Maya performed an exclusive concert with her Turkish orchestra, singing her original songs arranged for Çukurova State Symphony of Adana. She was also included in Istanbul’s 2017 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, performing her song “Fearless” for the finale of Çigdem Akin’s runway show. Maya collaborates extensively on stage and recordings with both national and international stars. Her collaborations have included Marcus Miller, Brass Against, Jason Miles, DJ Spinna, DJ Logic, Fitz and the Tantrums, Vernon Reid, and Bob Sinclair. Maya is well known for her humanitarian outlook and projects around The Globe which include special focus on Women’s & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence. Based on a personal commitment to help the world through her talent, most of Maya’s songs are anthems that lend a voice to self-worth, empowerment, overcoming obstacles, and stepping into our “fearless” selves

Classically trained in voice from the age of 5, Nikhil Korula first lent his dulcet tones to sing with the likes of opera giants such as Placido Domingo, pop stars, Barry Manilow and the late Luther Vandross. As a boy soprano, Korula performed at Carnegie Hall by the age of 10 and also sang for one of Danny Elfman’s first film scores. In 1990, Nikhil Korula performed at the 32nd Annual Grammy® Awards with Mike and the Mechanics, sharing the stage on that fateful night with legends, Ray Charles, Miles Davis & Don Henley. However, after graduating from the USC Thornton School of Music with a Bachelor’s Degree in Operatic Vocal Performance, his creative talents drew him to the intense world of songwriting, jazz and improvisation which led to his playing many acoustic sets throughout Los Angeles. This experience, in turn, helped him to collaborate with some of the city’s finest jazz musicians to form the Nikhil Korula Band (NK Band). Due to its ever-increasing fan following, this vibrant musical act has traveled all over the globe playing festivals such as BONNAROO (2008 & 2009), PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (2011), THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL (2013-2019) & SUMMERFEST (2007-2019), gathering worldwide attention one fan at a time. Blending the sounds of calypso, rock, reggae, African and Latin grooves, this unique sextet infuses extraordinary musicianship with irresistible dance jams, a combination that has led the NIKHL KORULA BAND to open for such esteemed artists as Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Ben Harper, Ray Lamontagne, Gavin Degraw, Gary Clark Jr, Thievery Corporation, Sublime with Rome, The Fray and countless others while also headlining venues like the House of Blues and performing at the Apollo Theater. In 2013, Nikhil Korula had the pleasure of recording 5 new songs for a new EP called SOLO SESSIONS with musical heroes of his, Butch Taylor and Jeff Coffin, from the Dave Matthews Band. One of the songs from the EP, "Fade Away," charted, debuting at #106 and moving all the way to #10 on the Hot AC charts. Singer-songwriter, Nikhil Korula also wrote the opening track, "Start It Up," for Ziggy Marley's new self titled album which recently won the Grammy for BEST REGGAE ALBUM, giving Korula his first Grammy® certificate as a songwriter. In 2017, Korula and his band would open for Ziggy Marley at Summerfest 2017 and also perform at Arroyo Seco, a new music festival put on by the creators of Coachella at the Rose Bowl alongside Tom Petty, Mumford & Sons, Weezer and The Meters, to name a few. Korula and his eclectic band opened for Robert Randolph at Summerfest 2019 in front of thousands last summer so look for the NK Band to make their return to Summerfest 2021 next summer. Currently, Nikhil Korula and the band are in the studio recording and mixing their 8th album, REVOLUTIONS, which will be released on January 29, 2021! With dedicated fans, exceptional live shows, and consistently strong songwriting, the Nikhil Korula Band continues to have a remarkable effect and amazing impact on audiences globally. Please visit nkband.com for more information! nkband.com facebook.com/nikhilkorulaband instagram.com/thenikhilkorulaband/

The Wailers Aston Barrett Jr. is the current torch-bearer of his family's legacy. Aston is the son of original Wailers bass guitarist and producer, the iconic Aston "Family-Man" Barrett. The Wailers 2020 album, One World, is nominated for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy Awards. Aston shared gems of knowledge about music and life. We talked about his training and the process that led to his role as bandleader. He explained his philosophy on religion and how the Marleys and his father helped to shape that. We learn about the Grammy-nominated album and his experience working with Emilio Estefan. Listen for some fresh perspective on these serious times. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reggae superstar Maxi Priest talks about his album entitled “It All Comes Back to Love.” The project was executive produced by Shaggy and is nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards. We preview the album’s title track “It All Comes Back To Love” and “My Pillow’ which both have a classic sound. Listen for “It’s a Summertime Vibe” feat. Bounty Killer, and Maxi’s favorite cut, “The Bridge You Burn.” Also, “Cool Nuh” with Shaggy, and “Anything You Want” with Estelle and Anthony Hamilton. Maxi takes us back to his early days in East London lifting sound system speaker boxes. The singer walks us through an evolution forged in London’s sound system scene including his days with the legendary Saxon sound. He was the first reggae artist to have a No. 1 hit worldwide, including the U.S. Billboard charts. There’s so much to learn from this fun conversation with the living legend, Maxi Priest. Reggae Lover Merch ( http://bit.ly/reggaelover ). Follow Reggae Lover on Instagram. ( https://www.instagram.com/reggaeloverpodcast/ ) Follow and ‘Like’ Reggae Lover on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/reggaeloverpodcast ). Join our newsletter ( https://www.subscribepage.com/reggaelover ) for updates and exclusive content. Public Podcast Page ( https://reggaelover.com ). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

About Guest His latest album “Then Now & Forever” released in October 2019 has been gathering accolades near, far and wide. It won the Best Reggae Album category at the 2019 Bright Star Awards in the UK. It was also voted number 4 on the Top Ten Reggae Album for 2019 by the Foundation Radio Network in the USA. Two singles from the album “Wonderful Sound” and “There Goes My Baby” has gained number one status in New York, Canada, and South Florida. “Then, Now & Forever” is currently on regular rotation on radio in Canada, the UK, USA , Kenya, Nigeria, Jamaica and creating a huge buzz worldwide SOCIAL MEDIA: www.phylanimusic.com  www.facebook.com/marktonyanthonybennett www.facebook.com/tonyanthonyfanbase   www.twitter.com/tonyanthonymuze  www.instagram.com/tonyanthonymuze  www.instagram.com/phylanimusic1  

There would be no mainstream dancehall as we know it today without Sean Paul. The Sean Paul who created chart toppers including ‘Get Busy’, ‘ Temperature’ and ‘Baby Boy’ with Beyonce. The Sean Paul, who has been nominated for 8 Grammy’s and won the award for Best Reggae Album with his legendary album ‘Dutty Rock’. And the Sean Paul who all of us continue to play at house parties and the club. I wanted to hear a different side from him, and that we got. Today he still lives in Kingston, Jamaica where he’s from and it’s where I called him up to discuss everything from evolving your public image to mentorship for the next generation, and paying back to the culture that made him.

There would be no mainstream dancehall as we know it today without Sean Paul. The Sean Paul who created chart toppers including ‘Get Busy’, ‘ Temperature’ and ‘Baby Boy’ with Beyonce. The Sean Paul, who has been nominated for 8 Grammy’s and won the award for Best Reggae Album with his legendary album ‘Dutty Rock’. And the Sean Paul who all of us continue to play at house parties and the club. I wanted to hear a different side from him, and that we got. Today he still lives in Kingston, Jamaica where he’s from and it’s where I called him up to discuss everything from evolving your public image to mentorship for the next generation, and paying back to the culture that made him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *This is our 200th official episode of Reggae Lover. We talked about “Upside Down 2020,” the long-anticipated album from Buju Banton.* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There’s such a thing as an instant classic, and this Buju Banton new album is that. Listen to our in-depth analysis of every track. *Buju Banton New Album, Sales and Streams* ------------------------------------------ We also talked about record sales and chart performance. The album got close to 3000 sales in its first week. That includes all physical copies, digital downloads as well as streams. What is a “stream?” What is the stream worth? A stream is a fraction of a sale. So you need a certain amount of streams, whether it be songs or the entire album, in order for it to equal one sale. It was actually a strong debut compared to other releases from Jamaican artists. We look at the fact that *Vybz Kartel* released his album on the same day as Buju. His album, “ Of Dons and Divas ( https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/vybz-kartel-drops-off-of-dons-and-divas-new-mixtape.120499.html ) ,” sold a little less than half that of “Upside Down 2020.” Koffee’s “Rapture,” EP which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album had less than 600 first week sales. We have had episodes ( https://reggaelover.com/blog-podcast-reggae-lover/ ) about Billboard, sales, and what it means for Jamaican reggae artists. Music is actually the marketing tool for touring, merchandise sales, etc.  In that case, Buju is in good hands with Roc Nation. I’m sure they’ll exploit this album very well. *Chart Performance* ------------------- The Buju Banton new album, “Upside Down 2020” debuted in the number two position on the Billboard reggae chart. Also, on the Itunes chart for reggae music, it debuted at number two. At the time, Bob Marley held the number one slot on both of those charts. Vybz Kartel’s “Of Dons and Divas” debuted at the number six position on both charts. *The Tastemaker Segment* ------------------------ Last week’s episode, we didn’t get to go into this segment at all. As a result, there were a few things that I wanted to make sure that we mentioned. Firstly, the *Dré Island album* , a debut album that features *Popcaan* on the “We Pray” single. The name of the album is “ Now I Rise ( https://www.vibe.com/2020/05/dre-island-now-rise-boomshots-interview ).” I bumped it or a good little while when it first came out. He’s doing press for the album right now. Go look for “Now I Rise” from Dre Island. Very good music. If you’re a fan of Chronixx or Damian Marley, you’ll definitely love Dre Island. He’s very talented in his own right. He has a song out with Tory Lanez. So he has crossover songs as well. Secondly, there’s an awesome release from Grammy nominee, *Etana*. An album entitled “ Gemini ( https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/etana/releases/release/etana-gemini/ ) ,” which debuted on June 19th, distributed by Kojak WorldWide. That album is official. Very good production. “Gemini” brings a strong balance of dancehall, reggae, and lovers’ rock. There is some roots reggae flavor as well. *Kabaka Pyramid* has a feature on there. Nomadz has a feature on there along with an artist known as Yhasha. This may be her best album to date. It’s definitely one of my favorites. Every song has a good vibe. I would add the whole album to my quarantine playlist. Take my recommendation. This is good, solid music. Thirdly, we have to talk about *Koffee*. Her new single entitled “ Pressure ( https://pitchfork.com/news/koffee-shares-new-song-pressure-listen/ ) ” is an inspirational song for the times. She speaks to the ghetto youths, but she’s also talking to every man. Every one of us is under pressure, if not now, at some point. It’s that type of message that can help to pull you through that kind of a situation. So I love it. She’s singing. She’s deejaying. It’s message music. A music video for that is also out. In addition, Koffee is on “Bigger Love,” *John Legend’s new album* , released June 19. The song that features coffee is “ Don’t Walk Away ( http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20200615/koffee-joins-john-legend-bigger-love ).” This song a breakup love song duet between the two of them. The curious thing is, so far, Koffee’s material hasn’t been love songs. There’s Justin Bieber’s, “I don’t care” remix where she appears alongside Chronixx. That would be the first but is more pop dance. “Don’t Walk Away” is more of an R&B style song. Definitely check that out. And of course, if you’re a John Legend fan, we talked about him earlier with this feature on the budget album. He’s got a big project out right now. Finally, we’ve got a new song from *Anthony B* entitled “ Black and Proud ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPysWH6Dd-0 ).” This is not a protest or a revolutionary song a la “Fire Pon Rome.” He’s not telling you who needs to get burnt up in the fire. It’s a revolutionary song along the lines of just making this simple statement. I’m black and I’m proud. If you follow the news you know that saying “Black Lives Matter” is offensive to many people. So saying things like “black power” or “black and proud” is also going against the grain. These are the messages that we want to hear from our reggae artists, especially our cultural artists. And Anthony B is known for being that guy. This one is on the new World Rebirth rhythm produced by Reggae Vibes Music. It’s a brand new song released on July 8th. Anthony B’s “Black and Proud.” Please check it out. It’s awesome. Good reggae music. Good for the heart, the soul, and the brain. *Sound System Update and Wrap up* --------------------------------- We also gave a very concise recap of some recent sound system, soundclash live online events. In conclusion, we announced next week’s special guest will be Walshy Fire ( https://www.walshyfire.com/ ) of *Major Lazor*. Please share this show with a friend and tag *@reggaeloverpodcast* (IG) or *@reggaeloverpod* on Twitter. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mikayla Simpson, popularly known as Original Koffee, is a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and rapper. Her record ‘Rapture’ won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album this year, making her the youngest person and only woman to win a Grammy within the category. From a very young age, Koffee has had a unique identity of her own. Koffee talks about how her siblings were already adults when she was born and that she was raised somewhat as an only child by her mother. She discusses how her mother was a strong force as she grew up and still is to this date, her ‘comfort’. How has this relationship shaped who she is today? Anas and Koffee also discuss women empowerment as well as recognition and support amongst young artists like herself within the music industry. In this interview, Anas discovers Mikayla; a 20-year-old who is wise and mature beyond her years.

Mikayla Simpson, popularly known as Original Koffee, is a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and rapper. Her record ‘Rapture' won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album this year, making her the youngest person and only woman to win a Grammy within the category. From a very young age, Koffee has had a unique identity of her own. Koffee talks about how her siblings were already adults when she was born and that she was raised somewhat as an only child by her mother. She discusses how her mother was a strong force as she grew up and still is to this date, her ‘comfort'. How has this relationship shaped who she is today? Anas and Koffee also discuss women empowerment as well as recognition and support amongst young artists like herself within the music industry. In this interview, Anas discovers Mikayla; a 20-year-old who is wise and mature beyond her years.

Singer, songwriter, and humanitarian Etana is a powerhouse vocalist and Grammy Award, nominee. More than a decade after her debut as a reggae artist, she is now a recognized and respected entertainer in her native Jamaica and becoming more famous worldwide. Born Shauna McKenzie, the young talent migrated to the United States for the opportunity and briefly pursued a pop music career before rediscovering her roots as an adult and adopting the moniker Etana, “The Strong One” in Swahili. The return home spurred the evolution of her sound and is evident in her body of work expressed as the fusion of folk, soul, jazz, and reggae. Etana taps into the likes of Marcia Griffiths, Etta James, and Miriam Makeba for harnessing a deeply emotional sound and she is the modern embodiment of their influence. In 2008 Etana debuted the album The Strong One featuring various musicians and producers. The project reached the #12 spot on the Reggae Billboard chart, and consecutively released singles released by VP Records helped to introduce the spirited singer to the world. Lyrical hits “Warrior Love” and “I Am Not Afraid” made a lasting impression, as did “Free” and “Happy Heart” from the second album Free Expressions, notably a repeat Reggae Billboard chart climber. Not to be outdone, she released her fourth album I Rise to much acclaim, nabbing the #1 spot on the iconic chart, marking the first female artist out of Jamaica to earn such a designation seventeen years. Fast forward to 2018, Etana was nominated for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards for Reggae Forever in the Best Reggae Album category. The project was co-produced by Etana and the distinction by The Recording Academy marked the first time in over twenty years that a woman was designated that bracket. In 2019 she released the eight-track EP Dimensions, her latest full-length album Gemini is scheduled for a Summer 2020 debut, with multiple singles dropping leading up to the main event.

The fast-rising teenager from Jamaica just won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album, making her the first woman and youngest artist to ever win in the category.

The fast-rising teenager from Jamaica just won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album, making her the first woman and youngest artist to ever win in the category.

Topics covered: The 62nd Grammy Awards, Koffee making another Obama list, Jah9 announcing her third album is on the way, tours for Masicka and Tarrus Riley, BRT Weekend coming to Jamaica and much more. A video of this wrap-up can be seen at gibbopresents.com 

Black Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae group formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru (Swahili for 'freedom'). ... They had their most successful period in the 1980s, with their album Anthem winning the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985. Past members: Don Carlos; Garth Dennis; Puma ... Also known as: Uhuru; Black Sounds Uhuru Members: Derrick "Duckie" Simpson; Andrew ... Genres: Reggae; dub

The Nominees For The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards Was Announced And Koffee's Debut EP "Rapture" Was Nominated. Congratulations!

Born in Davyton, Manchester Parish, and raised as the seventh of nine children in a strict Adventist family, Luciano began recording in 1992, with his first single "Ebony & Ivory" (on which he was credited as 'Stepper John') on the Aquarius Record label, followed by a split album with DJ Presley (now credited as 'Luciana') for producer Sky High.[1] His first releases as Luciano included the hit single "Give My Love a Try", produced at Castro Brown's New Name Studio, followed by others produced by Brown, Freddie McGregor, Blacka Dread, and Sly and Robbie, including the 1993 no. 1 UK reggae hit "Shake It Up Tonight".[1][2] Luciano performing at the 2016 Palm Beach Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival. West Palm Beach, Florida. He started working with Philip "Fatis" Burrell, releasing the singles "Chant Out" and "Poor and Simple", with the album Moving Up following in late 1993.[1] In 1994 he cut singles for Musclehead and Louie Culture before returning to work with Burrell for a series of successful singles and the album One Way Ticket, which saw Luicano at the forefront of the "Rasta Renaissance" in dancehall music.[1][3] The renewal of Rastafarian influence into dancehall music in the early 1990s had begun with artists such as Tony Rebel and Garnett Silk. After Silk's death in late 1994, many looked to Luciano to continue consciousness in reggae music. Of Garnett Silk, he stated "Garnett was more like a brother, a father, a tutor, a forerunner. When he moved on I knew the work for me became harder still."[4] The following year brought the smash hit album Where There Is Life for Chris Blackwell's label Island Jamaica. It contained such hits as "It's Me Again Jah" (a no. 1 single in Jamaica), "Who Could It Be", as well as the title track.[1] He recorded a second album for Island Jamaica in 1997 entitled The Messenger (largely compiled from his hit singles), whose title track earned him his enduring nickname.[5] The majority of his recording in the mid-to-late 1990s was for Burrell and the Xterminator label, which by that time included such artists as Sizzla, Mikey General and Firehouse Crew,[3] as well as recordings from Capleton and Cocoa Tea. Along with the work on the two albums for Island Jamaica, the majority of Luciano hits produced by Burrell were featured on 1999's Sweep Over My Soul. Burrell and Luciano parted ways in 1999.[6] By 2001, Luciano had released two live albums as well as two compilation albums alongside Sizzla and Anthony B after the split with Xterminator. That year saw the release of two new albums of material, Great Controversy on Jet Star and A New Day on VP Records. The latter received a nomination for Best Reggae Album at the 2002 Grammy Awards, and was executive produced by longtime saxophonist and touring partner Dean Fraser. The album received additional production from Sly & Robbie and was backed by Fraser and the Firehouse Crew.[7] Fraser continued to produce many of Luciano's albums throughout the decade, including 2008's Jah Is My Navigator. In 2010, he released United States of Africa. While the previous album had focused mostly on God, Africa dealt with global events. Of this, Luciano stated, "We're not just singing about Zion and all those glorious dreams. We're also dealing with issues that affect the people, their very minds."[8] He was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer on 15 October 2007, in recognition of his contribution to reggae music.[9] In July 2009, Luciano paid his respects to fellow musician Michael Jackson by releasing a reggae tribute (on Lioni Records) of Jackson's iconic USA for Africa charity song, "We are the World". Luciano's album Zion Awake was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2016.[

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE INTERVIEWIn this interview I’m in conversation with one of my dear soul sisters, singer/songwriter, performer, artivist and overall BADDASS Maya Azucena! In it she shares:About her own (r)evolutionary journey that led to her sacred work in the world and shining so bright with her unique #SOULSPARKLE!What sacred practices she uses to stay rooted in her passionate and infinitely sunny Fierce Feminine Flame and to keep it at a sustainable burn while on tour and on center stage, performing sometimes for weeks at a time in multiple countries.What it means to be a He(art) Warrior, and to deliver your deepest gifts to meet the worlds deepest needs.How she’s motivated by not only her deepest joy, but also her deepest heartbreaks with her artivism work.The personal & deeply moving inspiration for her recent single “Prettiest”.ABOUT MAYAMaya Azucena is a magnetically inspirational woman known for making music that uplifts the soul. Among several awards for her music and humanitarian outreach, Maya garnered a Grammy Certificate for contributing her 4-octave range and soul-stylings to a feature performance with Stephen Marley on Best Reggae Album of the Year, “Mind Control.” Critically acclaimed, she’s an avid independent touring artist and songwriter who performs globally and collaborates extensively on stage and records with both national and international stars. She also launched a "Fearless" campaign to empower women and girls, in support of survivors of gender-based violence.You can find her at: http://mayaazucena.com/

In this episode of The Fix Podcast, Ari and Naro discuss the 61st annual Grammy awards and Shaggy & Sting's win for Best Reggae Album. They also discuss Etana's vicious twitter clapback, "life coaches" and their authenticity, and the dildo sucking pastor's questionable explanation about his viral video. Uprising artiste Blvk H3ro later joins in and talks his debut album 'Immortal Steppa' and the inspiration behind his eclectic artistic style. Ari: Blvk H3ro - Feet Don't Fail: https://bit.ly/2GEaOkt Naro Robertha - I Shall Not Be Moved: https://bit.ly/2tnICu5

shop for samba drums Bio:Kahlil Cummings, a Los Angeles native, is an acclaimed drummer, exceptional performer, composer, and educator. Kahlil was recognized as a child prodigy very early; since childhood, he has played with numerous reputable groups including Ballet Folclórico Do Brasil, Sona Sané, Abalayé, Mila Samba School, Inu Olorun, Debbie Allen Dance Company, Les Amazones, and Viver Brasil. Kahlil honed his rhythmic gifts with noted teachers including Mestre Amen Santo, Jose Ricardo Sousa, Kobla Ladzekpo, Esteban “Cha Cha” Bacallao (Ibae), and Sandy Perez. His studies in Guinea, Brazil and Cuba have helped to widely broaden his knowledge and musical strength. However, he is most profoundly influenced by West African master drummer Mamady Keita, with whom he has studied since the age of 13. Kahlil helped start the group Balandugu Kan, which was sanctioned by Keita as representing “the voice of Balandugu”--- the village where Keita was born. His compositions can be heard on his debut album Iniké Baba, recorded live in Guinea, West Africa.Kahlil was the musical director for opening numbers for both the NAACP Image Awards and the Choreographers Awards in 2004. Since then, he has performed with several renowned artists such as Janelle Monae (American Idol), Shakira (music video “Waka Waka), and R. Kelly. He recently recorded percussion for Aloe Blacc in a song titled “Let the Games Begin,” which was featured in the movie “Race.” In addition, Kahlil performed with Pharrell Williams and Kendrick Lamar in the 2015 and 2016 Grammy Awards, respectively. His prolific abilities have even taken him as far as Japan, where he produced and recorded music for Takarazuka, an elite Japanese theater ensemble, and for Pomba, a well-known fitness company.Currently Kahlil plays and tours with international recording artist Rocky Dawuni, and can be heard on the album “Branches of the Same Tree,” which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album of the Year in 2016. He is now the musical director for Viver Brasil, Los Angeles's premier Afro-Brazilian dance company. His latest musical project, Capofresh, a hypnotic blend of West African, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and hip-hop rhythms fused with an LA sound is due out later this year.Song: Canto AncestralLinks:kahlilcummings.comYemonja Asaba Workshop Feb 3 https://www.facebook.com/events/275043896524821/?ti=icl viverbrasil.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Kahlilc33 Shop for samba drums Samba gear. Imported from Brazil

The Grammy Award's category for Best Reggae Album has long been a topic of contention for Reggae fans and enthusiasts. Some deem a Marley submission an automatic win among other conspiracy theories. The fact that the Reggae Grammy Award presentation is not televised is also a sore point among fans. Today Multi Grammy Award winning Producer and voting member of the Grammies Jason J-Vibe Farmer stops by to share some info on the process. https://www.facebook.com/jvibe?ref=br_rs

One of 2018's most successful Reggae offerings is the album "Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica". It features some of Pop Music's biggest stars collaborating with Reggae and Dancehall's finest. The album is one of a few Reggae albums receiving Billboard success and is being considered a candidate for the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. G Cole speaks to one of the forces behind this album, Mr Sean Contractor Edwards about music, the business and "Tropical House Cruises To Jamaica"

Show Notes HiP 010 9/23/18   Featuring music from: Kelii Mawae The Brian McKnight 4 Jeff Peterson DeAndre Brackensick Shawn Pimental Rodney Cazimero Kumuhau Na Leo Pilimehana Brother Noland For more information and some accompanying videos for music and events, please go to Hawaiiposts.com and view the show notes for HiP 010 Weather Ref: timeanddate.com Currently  86 and mostly sunny winds from the east at 10mph Humidity currently 57% on the rise 75% tonight Forecast This week  Highs 84-89 next thursday being the hottest throughout the week the chance of early morning and late evening showers increase tuesday has the greatest percipitation predicted winds will remain calm between 5-15 from the east sunday thru tuesday we will have some south winds  bringing up the humidity.   Sun Rise 6:20  Sun Set  6:28 Friday daylight 12h 1m   Next Thursday Sun Rise 6:21  Sun Set  6:22   Remember we lose 1:12 seconds of day light each day just over 8 minutes a week     Our Night Sky   Moon is currently 90% full illumination On its way to the Harvest Moon on Sept 24   Most years, the Harvest Moon is in the month of September, but around every three years, it occurs in October, as it does in 2017   Harvest Moon is the most well-known of all the Full Moon names. Some sources claim the name originates from ancient Native American month names, while others point out that Harvest month was recorded as early as in the 700s in both Anglo-Saxon and Old High German languages. In ancient times, it was common to track the changing seasons by following the lunar month rather than the solar year, which the 12 months in our modern calendar are based on.   The most common Native American names for the September Full Moon is Full Corn Moon and Barley Moon, and these names do not vary with the equinox.     Regardless of where the name originated, the astronomical significance of the Harvest Moon is the same all over the Northern Hemisphere. The Full Moon closest to the September equinox is astronomically special because the time between one moonrise to the next becomes shorter around this time.   Normally, the Moon rises on average 50 minutes later every day in a lunar month, which is the time it takes the Moon to travel through all the Moon phases. However, for a few days around the Harvest Moon, the Moon rises less than 50 minutes later than the day before. In the old days, the early moonrise for a few days around the equinox meant that farmers could work and harvest their crops for a longer time in the evenings.   Moon Rise Today 4:44p Next Thurs 8:34   Constellations Pisces  e Phoenix se horizon Aquarius s Saggitarius sw Scorpius sw horizon   Institute for Astonomy http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/publications/starcharts/  Mercury is to close to the sun ti be visible setting at 6:34p Venus8:10p Jupiter 9:15p Saturn12:00a Mars 2:14a Uranus 8:45a SURF REPORT North  Flat to a half foot (lake haleiwa offers great diving beaches and water sports) South 1-2 on the holding may have south swell  tuesday — high tides mid days East 2-3 declining to 1-3 which will hold throught the week West Flat to a half foot (lake haleiwa offers great diving beaches and water sports) Currently NO Advisories for Hawaiian waters Island Events!!! Friday to Thursday night Sept 21 - 27 2018   information ref: https://www.gohawaii.com     Kaua’i Kauai Mokihana Festival 2018 OCCURS BETWEEN: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018   The Kauai Mokihana Festival, September 23-29, 2018, Presents: September 23, 10a, Kapaa First Hawaiian Church Service, 4-1320 Kuhio Hwy. Stories of Hawaii CraftFood Fair Hula Competition: Solo/Group Flowerless Lei Contest. Free and donations are accepted   Art Kaua`i 2018 OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018, 12:00PM - 6:00PM   The Kauai Society of Artists presents its 33rd Annual Art Kauai--the premier art exhibition for artists to display their original artwork in the categories of Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Metal, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood.  The Kauai Society of Artists Gallery  Kukui Grove Caner…. in Lihue   Sunday Farmers Market - Kalalea Anahola Farmer's Hui OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019, 10:00AM - 2:00PM   A Hawaiian style market featuring local farmers and artisans with their fruits, vegetables, plants/flowers, crafts, jewelry, lei, plate lunches, etc. The market is sponsored by the Kalalea Anahola Farmer's Hui. The Kalalea/Anehola Farmer's Hui is a nonprofit farmer's organization Hokualele Market Place in Anahola   Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018, 5:30PM - 9:30PM   Come join the festivity! Every Friday evening, Old Town Hanapepe is bustling with fun & activity! With a wide variety of shopping, local crafters, several excellent restaurants, a dozen art galleries, stilt walkers, classics cars, live music and entertainment, there is always something   Kelii Mawae of Molokai song: "Wai Ulu"   Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert - Honoring Kelii Mawae of Molokai OCCURS ON: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018, 3:00PM - 5:00PM   Award winning traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert featuring songs & stories telling its history. Gift Drawing. Family Friendly. Tickets $25 Hanalei Community Center, Malolo Road in Hanalei   Oahu It Comes in Threes: An Evening of Quick Comedies OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018, 9:30PM - 10:30PM   A night of hilarity is sure to ensue at Late Night's Production of It Comes in Threes: An Evening of Quick Comedies. This performance features three one-act comedies, including Christopher Durang's The Actor's Nightmare, Kennedy Theater on the UH campus     The Brian McKnight 4 - The Sequel OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 6:30PM - 10:30PM The Brian McKnight 4 will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. Brian McKnight is a New York based R&B and soul musician whose smooth sound has earned him 16 Grammy nominations,   Aloha Festivals Waikiki Hoolaulea OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 7:00PM - 10:00PM The Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea is Hawaii's largest block party. Thousands of people will take to the streets along Kalakaua Avenue for food, fun and entertainment. There will be performances by the various genres of Hawaiian music and hula halau (hula schools). Hawaiian crafts and flower leis and In Downtown Waikiki Hawaii's Woodshow™ (26th Annual) OCCURS BETWEEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018, 10:00AM - 5:00PM Hawaii's Woodshow™ is the premier statewide exhibition of exquisite woodwork by talented woodworkers from Hawaii and abroad who submit entries showcasing the versatility and beauty of Hawai‘i woods across design mediums including furniture, woodturning, sculpture and musical instruments. Honolulu Museum of Art on Victoria Street Ohio State Alumni Gamewatch at Giovani Pastramis OHIO v Tulane @9am 4 Buckeyes   UH FOOTBALL SATURDAY @ 6p Saturday Sep. 22 Duquesne Dukes (HC) Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI   Unreal: Hawaiʻi in Popular Imagination OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019, 9:00AM - 5:00PM Bishop Museum’s new exhibition “Unreal: Hawaiʻi in Popular Imagination” presents rare images and objects drawn from one of the largest private collections of Hawaiʻi-themed printed ephemera. The exhibition gives visitors a unique opportunity to see the breadth of Hawaiʻi-themed commercial art     Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace (42nd Annual) OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 9:00AM - 4:00PM   Join the Daughters of Hawaiʻi for their 42nd Annual Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace. Enjoy a festive day of Hawaiian music and hula performances. MC are Kimo and Leilani Kahoʻāno. Musical entertainment include Royal Hawaiian Band, Punahou Alumni Glee Club, Jerry Santos   Waikiki Artfest OCCURS BETWEEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018, 9:00AM - 4:00PM   Our Waikiki Artfest is located in Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki. We host approximately 60 fine artists and Made in Hawaii handcraft artisans who create and display their own artwork for sale. We have casual entertainment shave ice, and great food for our guests.   Eat The Street - Honolulu Oktoberfest OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 5:00PM - 9:00PM   This year the Honolulu Oktoberfest is moving to a new location, the Bishop Museum! The upscaled event this year will include German and Hawaiian live music, German food, lawn games and plenty of Oktoberfest Beers from all around the world. This year's Collectable mug will also come with a collectible bottle opener   Local Comedy Showcase at the Dragon Upstairs OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 7:30PM - 9:30PM Come to our diverse local comedy showcase at the Dragon Upstairs in Chinatown! These comics are very talented and unique and are guarenteed to make you laugh out loud. Spend a date nite or meet new friends at this monthly comedy show. Coe Snyder hosts and Shannon Canton, Lance Liverman, Paco Loco   Slack Key with Jeff Peterson OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 12:00PM - 12:45PM Jeff Peterson is one of Hawaii’s most versatile and respected musicians. His passion for the guitar has allowed him to shine as a solo artist and has given him the opportunity to collaborate with a wide variety of artists from Hawaii, the mainland and abroad. His focus on Slack Key guitar   Hawaii State Library on King Street next to the palace   Living History Day OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 9:00AM - 4:30PM Living History Day 2018 When: Saturday, September 22, 2018, 9 am – 4:30 pm In affiliation with Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live!, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor will bring America’s history during World War II to life at its annual Living History Day.   Na Wahine O Ke Kai - End Of Race In Waikiki (40th Anniversary) OCCURS ON: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018, 8:00AM - 3:00PM   Hale O Lono Harbor, Molokai, to Waikiki Beach, Oahu (41 miles) Race Time: Race is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Race Day  Sunday, September 23, 2018: Pule: 7:00 a.m. Race start: 8:00 a.m. Finish Time: Approximately 1:00 p.m.  1st Finishers, at Waikiki Beach Event Ceremonies: 12:00       DeAndre Brackensick & Shawn Pimental OCCURS ON: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018, 6:30PM - 11:00PM DeAndre Brackensick & ShawnPimental will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. California native DeAndré Brackensick found his start to singing in his local gospel church. Although he is widely known for his run to the Top 8 on American Idol Season 11   Rodney Cazimero OCCURS ON: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018, 6:30PM - 11:00PM Rodney Cazimero will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. Rodney composed 14 original songs on his first CD, Kohala Moon and received 2 Hoku Hanohano Nominations. He is currently a featured solo singer with the famous Royal Hawaiian Band. Doors open at 5:00pm    Kumuhau OCCURS ON: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018, 6:30PM - 11:00PM Kumuhau will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. The dynamic group of musicians have over 50 years of experience, collectively, in the Hawaii music scene. Doors open at 5:00pm and 8:30pm respectively.   Molokai Molokai Canoe Festivals Presents - 5th Annual Kulaia Hoolaulea OCCURS ON: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018, 5:00PM - 10:00PM In remembering the early years of the Molokai Hoe along with the Aloha Festivals Hoolaulea at Hale o Lono, this was Molokai's version of kulaia. The festivities lasted an entire weekend and the spirit of aloha radiated to all; including our Molokai community, paddlers, visitors and spectators from   Na Wahine O Ke Kai - Start In Molokai (40th Anniversary) OCCURS ON: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018, 8:00AM - 3:00PM   Hale O Lono Harbor, Molokai, to Waikiki Beach, Oahu (41 miles) Race Time: Race is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Race Day Sunday, September 23, 2018. Pule: 7:00 a.m. Race start: 8:00 a.m. Finish Time: Approximately 1:00 p.m.     Maui   Maui Sunday Market OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018, 4:00PM - 8:00PM   Don't miss this week's "Maui Sunday Market." Held each Sunday, from 4 pm to 8 pm, in the Kahului Shopping Center parking lot, this popular event features island vendors (crafters, artisans, food purveyors, and more); entertainment; food trucks; and activities showcasing Hawaiian Cultural   Chinese Moon Festival in Lahaina OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 5:00PM - 9:00PM   Lahaina pays tribute to the island's harvest of locally grown produce as well as honored traditions from China during its annual Moon Festival at the Wo Hing Museum and Cookhouse on Front Street. A display of colorful lanterns and offerings to the moon goddes   Festivals Of Aloha - Aloha Friday OCCURS ON: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018, 5:00PM - 9:00PM   Wind down your week with a heart warming Hawaiian event, at the piko (center) of Maui, Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center. Free to the public, come enjoy and evening of Hawaiian music, hula and more!       Hawaii Big Island   Hula Arts At Kilauea: Aloha Friday Program - Lei Making with Kaipo AhChong Ukulele Master Wes Awana, Master Lei Maker, Randy Lee OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018, 11:00AM - 1:00PM   The lei is a Hawaiian flower garland that is worn for many different special occasions.  The lei also represents and symbolizes a variety of celebrations from friendship, love, welcoming, departures and everything in between.  Come join agriculture farmer Kaipo AhChong TEMPORARILY at Volcano Art Center   Cool Fusion: Festival of 1000 Bowls (12th Annual) OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 11:00AM - 2:00PM The Donkey Mill Art Center is serving up its 12th annual Cool Fusion: Festival of 1000 Bowls, featuring oodles of noodles, handmade ceramic ware, live performances by Kona Dance and Performing Arts, Big Island Music Academy, and more! And did we mention gelato?   O Kau Kakou 5th Annual Kau Coffee Trail Run 2018 OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 7:00AM - 2:00PM   The 5th Annual Kau Coffee Trail Run       The Kau Coffee Trail Run offers moderate to highly-challenging 5K, 10K and 1/2 marathon races through macadamia nut and coffee fields along the beautiful slopes of rural Kau on the southern side of Hawaii Island.  Race Date: September 22, 2018     Registration starts May 1st     Race Start Time: 7:00am    Register online at: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=128145        Sponsored by: Kau Coffee Mill, County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii   Na Leo Pilimehana OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, 7:00PM - 9:00PM   Na Leo Pilimehana, which in Hawaiian means "voices blending together in warmth," is the most popular, most award-winning and top-selling female Hawaiian group in the world. Na Leo consists of three childhood friends, Nalani Jenkins, Lehua Kalima, and Angela Morales. Kahilu Theater in Kameula   Brother Noland @ Royal Kona Resort Sept. 27 - 7pm Brother Noland: Composer, Innovator, Traditional Hawaiian Man Brother Noland has deeply influenced contemporary Hawaiian music and is widely considered as the “Father of Jawaiian Music.” Fluid in both Slack Key and standard guitar tunings, Brother Noland goes wherever the music carries him. “As far back as I can remember,” Noland says, “I was always surrounded by the beautiful sounds of Hawaiian music.” Brother Noland is popular for his unique interpretations (or “Nolandization”) of songs yet remains respectful of traditional Hawaiian music and culture. Born and raised in Kalihi-Palama on the island of O’ahu, Brother Noland is most famous for his original song “Coconut Girl,” which birthed the “Jawaiian” contemporary style (fusion of Hawaiian & Reggae) music. He has won numerous Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards including Best Reggae Album and his music is featured in several movies including “Pineapple Express” and “Snakes in the Plane.” He is regularly featured in Slack Key Guitar festivals around the islands.    

About This Episode Ziggy Marley has performed at Big Top Chautauqua twice now. The first was his wildly popular show in 2014, and the second was his fantastic 2017 performance which you'll hear on this episode of Tent Show Radio. Ziggy Marley, an eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter, and producer, continually progresses at every turn. Ziggy’s musical history dates back to ten-years-old when he sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley. His eight-album catalog with the Melody Makers encompasses three GRAMMY Awards, countless sold out shows, and anthems including “Look Who’s Dancing,” “Tomorrow People,” and “Conscious Party.” Since making his solo debut in 2003, he received the Grammy for “Best Reggae Album” in 2006, 2012, and 2015 in addition to the Award for “Best Children’s Album” in 2011. As he embarks on a world tour in support of Ziggy Marley, he brings his message directly to the people. “Everything happens when it’s meant to happen,” he says. “That’s how my career has been since the beginning.” You'll also be treated on this episode to some selections from Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 2013 appearance at Big Top. Ladysmith Black Mambazo was founded by Joseph Shabalala in South Africa in the early 1960s. The group sings a traditional style called isicathamiya (is-cot-a-ME-Ya), developed in the mines of South Africa. Called South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World by Nelson Mandela, they became known to mainstream audiences through their collaboration with Paul Simon on the Graceland album. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is poised to become a second-timer at Big Top as well, scheduled to perform in the Big Blue Tent on August 2, 2018. We look forward to the performance as it is sure to be an especially magic-filled evening. About Michael Perry Michael Perry is a New York Times bestselling author, humorist and radio show host from New Auburn, Wisconsin. Perry’s bestselling memoirs include Population 485, Truck: A Love Story, Coop, and Visiting Tom, and his latest, Montaigne in Barn Boots: An Amateur Ambles Through Philosophy. His first book for young readers, The Scavengers, was published in 2014 and first novel for adult readers, The Jesus Cow, was published in May of 2015. Raised on a small Midwestern dairy farm, Perry put himself through nursing school while working on a ranch in Wyoming, then wandered into writing. He lives with his wife and two daughters in rural Wisconsin, where he serves on the local volunteer fire and rescue service and is an intermittent pig farmer. He hosts the nationally-syndicated “Tent Show Radio,” performs widely as a humorist, and tours with his band the Long Beds (currently recording their third album for Amble Down Records). He has recorded three live humor albums including Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow and The Clodhopper Monologues. Learn more about Michael and where to get his publications at www.sneezingcow.com. Follow Michael Perry www.sneezingcow.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Other Ways to Stream Public Radio Exchange: www.prx.org/tentshowradio Podcast: www.libsyn.com/tentshowradio iTunes: www.itunes/tentshowradio Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/tentshowradio Player.FM: www.player.FM/tentshowradio iHeart Radio: www.iheart.com  

Reggae Rise Up, the three-day reggae festival was back in full swing at the Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.  Rebelution was on the bill on the opening night and their drummer Wesley Finley was gracious enough to give me an live interview before his show.  For those of you who may not be familiar with Rebelution, they are a California Reggae Roots band and it all started in 2004 with 5 guys (Eric Rachmany, Matt Velasquez, Rory Carey, Marley D. Williams and Wesley Finley)who met during college while attending University of California, Santa Barbara all of which getting their degrees in religious studies (Rachmany), Anthropologie (Finley) film studies (Williams), and business economics (Carey). Matt Velasquez is no longer with the band. In 2007 they released their first full-length album Courage to Grow which would become their breakthrough album.  The album was praised for its crafty melodies, socially conscious lyrics, and savvy musicianship. The band plays over 100-120 shows a year.  Tours have taken them as far as Guam, Aruba, New Zealand and Europe. They've played some of the largest music festivals including Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festival and have headlined and sold out Red Rocks and the Santa Barbara Bowl. Rebelution received their first Grammy nomination in 2017 when their album Falling Into Place was nominated for the "Best Reggae Album" award. Wesley's Drum set kicks butt and consists of: DW Collector's Series 6 PC Cherry Mahogany Drumset: -7" x 10", 8" x 12", 10" x 14" and 14" x 16" Toms -6" x 14" snare -20" x 22" Kick -6.5" x 14" Black Nickel over Brass Snare -4" x 12" LP Black Nickel Timbale  -Zildjian Cymbals: -16" & 18" A Custom Crashes -18" A Custom EFX -20" A Custom Projection Ride -14" A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hats -12" K Custom Dark Splash -6" FX Zil-Bel Porter & Davies BC2 Tactile Drum Monitor  Evans G2, G1, and General H Dry Drumheads Roland SPD-SX, PD-125 Snare Pad and KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal and uses Vic Firth 55A Wood Tip Drumsticks.   Wesley is endorsed by DW Drums, LP Percussion, Vic Firth and Porter & Davies.   Be sure to check out some of his live Reggae Rise Up performance here: Wesley in Action  and a portion of the interview on video live here: Wesley's interview live video   Looking for some great additions to your music collection?  Pick up some of the Rebelution CD's and MP3's here: Rebelution Music or grab one of their cool T-Shirts: Rebelution Merch   Be sure to stay in touch with Wesley and the band: Wesley on Facebook  Wesley on Instagram Rebelution on Instagram   Rock On & Rock Out! Dawn-Marie XO    

Yami Bolo grew up in postal zone 13 of Kingston. His first professional job and exposure was with Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion Crew. His first singles were released in 1986, and he had his greatest success working with Augustus Pablo in the late 1980s and early 1990s, on singles such as "Struggle in Babylon".[1] In 1994, Bolo earned international acclaim from his collaboration with Japanese reggae performer, Kazafumi Mizayawa (Miya). Their Love Is Dangerous album sold 500,000 units in Japan. In addition, the duo's "Miya-Yami Project" earned the Japanese "Best Music Video '94" title.He contributed to Damian Marley's 2001 Grammy Award winning album Halfway Tree (2002 Best Reggae Album).Bolo has collaborated with some of reggae's greatest artists and producers; including Damian Marley, Tenor Saw, Sugar Minott, Capleton, Tapper Zukie, Sly and Robbie, and King Jammy's Studios. His success as a reggae artist has allowed him to record many songs professing the Rastafarian faith as taught by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church throughout his three decades in the reggae industry. Yami Bolo has been performing Rastafarian works since the mid-1980s touring with many different reggae groups including Augustus Pablo's Rockers crew.

Buju Banton (born Mark Anthony Myrie; 15 July 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall, ragga, and reggae musician. He has recorded pop and dance songs, as well as songs dealing with sociopolitical topics. Banton released early dancehall singles in 1988 but came to prominence in 1992 with two albums, Stamina Daddy and Mr. Mention, which became the best-selling album in Jamaican history upon its release. He signed with major label Mercury Records and released Voice of Jamaica the following year. By the mid-1990s, Banton had converted to the Rastafari faith, and his music undertook a more spiritual tone. His 2010 album Before the Dawn won Best Reggae Album at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards.

Ep. 104: Maya Azucena, a multi-award winning recording artist and magnetically inspirational woman, is known for making music that uplifts the soul. Born & raised in Brooklyn, she travels the world empowering others through her songs. Featured as a coach, mentoring a teenager on MTV's Made, Ms. Azucena also garnered a Grammy Certificate for contributing her 4-octave range and soul-stylings to a feature performance with Stephen Marley on his album "Mind Control," which won Grammy for Best Reggae Album. Maya has collaborated extensively on stage and on recordings with such notable artists as Fitz and the Tantrums, Marcus Miller, DJ Spinna, DJ Logic, Cormega, Large Professor, Eminem, Mr. Cheeks, Joell Ortiz, Immortal Technique, Vernon Reid, Bob Sinclair and Jonathan Peters.  She was seen recently at the Essence Fest in New Orleans with the likes of Beyonce, Jill Scott and Maxwell. Maya's commitment to human rights and social activism garnered appearances at the world-renowned TEDxWomen Conference in Washington DC, the United Nations, and at numerous benefits. Maya participated actively in One Billion Rising, an international campaign to end domestic violence, and her critically acclaimed song "Dance Revolution" was commissioned by OBR’s founder, Eve Ensler, to inspire support throughout the campaign. Maya performs in festivals and venues globally, at the invitation of promoters and U.S. Embassies worldwide. Such invitations have taken Maya on tours throughout Europe, Croatia, China, Burma, Honduras, Tanzania, Haiti, South Africa, India and Russia, in addition to her U.S. concerts. As a result of her work, Maya was featured in The Washington Post, Billboard, O Magazine and countless other publications. Maya received the "Innovator of Change" Award; Network Journal’s "Top 40 Under 40" Award; and Voices Unbroken "Hearing Our Voices" Award that stated, "Thank you, Maya Azucena, for using your voice to make the world a better place." Maya has nearly completed her forthcoming LP, "Unleash Me," co-written and produced by Sonix The Mad Scientist (Sean "P-Diddy" Combs, 50 Cent, DMC of Run-DMC, Maxi Priest, Mick Mars from Motley Crue, Mario Winans). Fusing Soul, Rock and Pop, Maya describes her sound as "a female Bruno Mars, if Bruno sang like Chaka Khan." Listen as Maya shares with Alex her own multiracial experience, her spiritual journey, and how she views music as a matter of life and death.  For more on Maya, please visit her website: http://www.mayaazucena.com/ For more on host, Alex Barnett, please check out his website: www.alexbarnettcomic.com or visit him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/alexbarnettcomic) or on Twitter at @barnettcomic To subscribe to the Multiracial Family Man, please click here: MULTIRACIAL FAMILY MAN PODCAST Intro and Outro Music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons - By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Singer-Songwriter Maya Azucena Releases Debuts , ‘Favorite Song’  And her newest single, "Dance Revolution" ?Maya Azucena is proud to present her provocative breakthrough sound. Her EP, Unleash Me, is set for release later this year and is part of a collaboration with super-producer Sonix The Mad Scientist (Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, 50 Cent, DMC of Run-DMC, Maxi Priest, Mick Mars from Motley Crue, Mario Winans). Her eclectic brand of Progressive Soul mingles effortlessly with a nostalgic mix of Rock Fusion, creating a unique mélange that could be considered the future of fusion. Ms. Azucena was awarded a Grammy Certificate for her feature with Stephen Marley on his record, Mind Control, which won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album. MTV Made star, singer/ songwriter/ social activist, Maya’s work has been recognized across the globe. In 2013, she performed at Essence Fest alongside Beyonce, Jill Scott, Maxwell and others. In 2015 Maya was invited to play in Haiti, South Africa, India and Russia.  ********************************************************************************************************************************************** Hour 2. The Legendary Eddie Levert Debuts His New Album " Did I make You Go Ooh ". Eddie Levert, Sr. is one of the founders and lead singers of the legendary R&B group, The O'Jays. Known for his raspy voice and sexy moves, Eddie has a range that takes him from alto to second tenor. His style is full of emotion and deep passion. To add to his resume, Levert has written and produced many hits as well as mentoring his very successful sons Gerald and Sean who also became major forces in the music industry. With a career that spans over 50 years, Eddie Levert has done and seen enough to write many books, one of which him and his late son Gerald have already completed ('I Got Your Back' pub. 2008).  

  Growing up with the foundation of reggae music, Andrew Tosh as a little toddler was absorbing the talent of his elders, father Peter Tosh, uncle Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley. Son of legendary Jamaican music icon Peter Tosh, Andrew Tosh has received his second Grammy nomination in the Best Reggae Album category for his new acoustic tribute album, LEGACY. Tosh was previously acknowledged by the Recording Academy for his album Make Place For The Youth (1989). Released in September to critical acclaim, LEGACY actually featured on the homepage of digital music mega store ITunes for several weeks after its release. Co-produced with Handel Tucker and Dawn Simpson of Box 10 Ent Group Inc, LEGACY features ten of Andrew's favourite songs from his father catalogue including ‘Creation', ‘African', ‘Pick Myself Up', ‘I Am' featuring Andrew's uncle Bunny Wailer, of the original Wailers and the lead single from the album ‘Lessons in My Life' which also features the talent of Kymani Marley. This was a significant track as it features for the very first time, the offspring of Peter Tosh and Bob Marley collaborating on a song together. News of the 2011 Grammy nomination put Andrew in a thankful mood. “It is an awesome feeling to be nominated within itself. I am not even focusing on winning (the Grammy) but to be nominated among the six makes me feel like a winner already.” Andrew explains. Andrew Tosh currently hard at work on his new album entitled I to I to be released in the first quarter of 2011.  

  Growing up with the foundation of reggae music, Andrew Tosh as a little toddler was absorbing the talent of his elders, father Peter Tosh, uncle Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley. Son of legendary Jamaican music icon Peter Tosh, Andrew Tosh has received his second Grammy nomination in the Best Reggae Album category for his new acoustic tribute album, LEGACY. Tosh was previously acknowledged by the Recording Academy for his album Make Place For The Youth (1989). Released in September to critical acclaim, LEGACY actually featured on the homepage of digital music mega store ITunes for several weeks after its release. Co-produced with Handel Tucker and Dawn Simpson of Box 10 Ent Group Inc, LEGACY features ten of Andrew’s favourite songs from his father catalogue including ‘Creation’, ‘African’, ‘Pick Myself Up’, ‘I Am’ featuring Andrew’s uncle Bunny Wailer, of the original Wailers and the lead single from the album ‘Lessons in My Life’ which also features the talent of Kymani Marley. This was a significant track as it features for the very first time, the offspring of Peter Tosh and Bob Marley collaborating on a song together. News of the 2011 Grammy nomination put Andrew in a thankful mood. “It is an awesome feeling to be nominated within itself. I am not even focusing on winning (the Grammy) but to be nominated among the six makes me feel like a winner already.” Andrew explains. Andrew Tosh currently hard at work on his new album entitled I to I to be released in the first quarter of 2011.  

  In June 2007 Naptali took his first journey to Europe, he did a few Songs for German Based Producers.   2010 Naptali toured through Europe, July/August/September...this lead to his 1st Album realease "Long Journey"....which was named Best Reggae Album of 2010. 2011 Naptali performed at the Manizales Grita Rock Festival in Colombia South America. What is next for Naptali......he has been in the studio night and day...non-stop working on his 2nd album which will be his most accomplished masterpiece yet!!! The album name.....UNIVERSAL MESSAGE   Rising international reggae artist Ziggie Bless (aka Juncsion), christened Livingston Lewis, was raised in Trench Town, Jamaica. Ziggie Bless learned the hardships of living in the ghetto and later migrated to the United States in 1992. Returning to his roots helped Ziggie Bless to launch his music career as he saw the need to express in music the various situations that was unfolding before his eyes. Look out for Ziggie Bless who is currently performing in the New York area and working on his upcoming album.    Veronica Ruth Majsiak aka "Lady V" is Owner/Contractor of Let's Paint an Interior/Exterior Painting business. Jah has blessed her to use this gift to be a blessing to others where she has been volunteering for six years twice a year with Habitat for Humanity helping to rebuild New Oleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina in the USA.  The vision that Jah has given her is to take her gift to the next level...to build homes and schools in the hills of Jamaica...hence.."Project Give Back Jamaica"...the vision now being manifested into the mission....Stay tuned to"Lady V" with Project Give Back Jamaica as she Paves the Way to a Child's Education and Future...One School at a Time!

74 - Reggae Lover Podcast - Top reggae bands of all time, not including the Wailers. I curated some of the biggest hits from legendary bands: Third World, Israel Vibration, Inner Circle, Aswad, Black Uhuru, and Steel Pulse - groups who have presented fabulous reggae music performances and recordings for nearly half a century. Third World is a Jamaican reggae band formed in 1973. Their sound is influenced by soul, funk and disco. Although it has undergone several line-up changes, Stephen "Cat" Coore and Richard Daley have been constant members. Steel Pulse are a roots reggae musical band, from the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England, which has a large number of Afro-Caribbean, Indian and other Asian migrants. They originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School - composed of David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals), and Ronald McQueen (bass); along with Basil's brother Colin briefly on drums. Steel Pulse were the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. Black Uhuru are a Jamaican reggae group formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru (Swahili for 'freedom'). The group has undergone several line-up changes over the years, with Derrick "Duckie" Simpson as the mainstay. They had their most successful period in the 1980s, with their album Anthem winning the first ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985. Aswad is a long-lasting British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound.[2] They have been performing since the mid-1970s, having released a total of 21 albums. "Aswad" means "black" in Arabic. Inner Circle are a Jamaican reggae group. The group was originally called The Inner Circle Band and formed in 1968. The band achieved major success in the 1970s with Jacob Miller as their lead singer, but split up after his death in 1980. They reformed in 1986 and had a major hit with the 1987 song "Bad Boys", which serves as the theme song for the long running Spike (formerly Fox Network) television program COPS.[1] They are also well known for their song "Sweat (A La La La La Long)," a big hit in the U.S. in the early 1990s. The band is known for blending pop and rock with reggae. Israel Vibration are a reggae harmony group, originating from Kingston, Jamaica. Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig, and Cecil "Skelly" Spence all overcame childhood polio, and went on to be one of the most successful roots groups to form in Jamaica in the 1970s. The trio initially met as children at a rehabilitation center. I would also want to make mention of bands like Fab 5, UB40, Big Mountain, SOJA, Tribal Seeds, Raging Fyah, and there are and have been 1000’s of musical ensembles that dedicated themselves to pushing the reggae music envelope. Big ups to all singers and players of instruments. Apple Podcast (iTunes) link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggae-lover/id1126663530?mt=2h Stitcher Radio link: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/reggae-lover/the-reggae-lover-podast Google Play link: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixihhi6rfw26zi6333hocwv6diq?t=Reggae_Lover TuneIn Radio link: https://tunein.com/radio/Reggae-Lover-p1033580/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Kahlil Wonda and AGARD react to Koffee winning Best Reggae Album for her EP, "Rapture," at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.Koffee is the youngest solo act and only female ever to win a Grammy for Best Reggae Album.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Many women have made a name for themselves in the male-dominated genre of Reggae music.Here we speak of some current notables and analyze some of the issues that have always existed. There is always a balance of positive and negative and we touch on that in this Reggae Lover episode.Of the several female artists that continue to hold their own, here are some highlights:Etana has produced above average music for at least the past 10 years. She earned a nomination for Best Reggae Album at the upcoming 61st Annual Grammy Awards for her latest project, Reggae Forever. She is the first female nominee in that category since Sister Carol in 1997, and the fourth ever.Spice became the first reggae artist to cross the 1 million followers mark on Instagram. Known for raunchy lyrics, she ventured into social commentary on her single "Black Hypocrisy." The song, which tackles the issue of colorism is on her Billboard chart-topping mixtape entitled "Captured." I hope that Spice tackles more serious issues in the future. She can be a positive influence for young women the way she is controlling the media right now.Queen Ifrica has wowed audiences at festivals like Rebel Salute and Reggae Sumfest for the past several years. Her songs have broached the toughest topics from incest to skin bleaching. She sings out against crime, unhealthy diets, corruption, and other evils. Queen Ifrica is also well-rounded and able to discuss love and sexuality in tasteful ways.Leaders of the new school:Reggae revivalist Jah9 is as refreshing as she is an enigmatic force. She's a yoga practitioner and poet turned reggae performing artist. Her dancehall career was nurtured by RoryStoneLove who produced her debut album. Jah9's lyrics are deep, thought-provoking, and meaningful. Her music is powerful yet diverse.The 17-year-old singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Koffee, emerged as a star in 2018. Her single's, "Burning," and "Raggamuffin," gained local and international attention. Look out for her new hit, "Toast," which looks to be an even bigger smash.Lila Ike is one of the protege's of Grammy-nominated reggae revival leader Protoje. She was a unique style and flair with songs about love and socioeconomic topics.Twenty-one-year-old Yanah is known as "The Tiny Powerhouse." With a hand-full of songs released to date, she has captivated listeners. Her delivery is sultry and passionate.Sevana is another songstress working with Protoje's In.Digg.Nation Collective record label. She stood out on "A Bit Too Shy" and "Sudden Flight" which featured Jesse Royal. Sevana has an amazing sound - one of the sweetest voices to come out of Jamaica in a long time.Naomi Cowan came out with a fun 2018 single called "Paradise Plum." She has an R&B/soul, reggae vibe and is actually the daughter of musician Tommy Cullen and singer Carlene Davis. She spent time in Canada where she went to college and then earned a Masters in digital media. After some time running her parent's businesses, she has turned her focus to a music career. Look out for big things from Naomi!Kristine Alicia's 2nd album "Songs from Zion" debuted in 2017. Produced by RoryStoneLove and featuring Dean Fraser, the 11-track album is classic roots reggae with inspirational messages. Kristine's vocal prowess bolsters the project. Rory's Black Dub label has been grooming many promising female artists.The ever-versatile Keida and potent lyricist Karamanti both represent a strong female presence. Their content centers around themes of unity and consciousness. Karamanti launched her own record label, BlackWuman22 Music.Dancehall artist Dovey Magnum has risen to international fame in the past year. She's by far one of the most powerful female performers in her class and her talent is undeniable. Her spiritual side is expressed in "Prayers Me Use and Win," but her more popular anthems are X-rated. Dovey can definitely affect positive change by injecting conscious messages into her music.Kelissa is the daughter of the lead singers from the foundation group Chakula. She attended University in California where she toured extensively. Kelissa also performed and spent time in Africa gaining notoriety there. She has toured and collaborated with Chronixx in the studio as well.Other artists mentioned:Marcia Griffiths, Nadine Sutherland, Tanya Stephens, Lady Saw (Marion Hall), Lady Ann, Lady G, Sister Nancy, Sister Charmaine, and Shensea.The challenges:There are many other female artists out right whose music is only about sex and sexuality. Their music gets to the forefront in the major media channels more often than not. Selectors and radio disc jockeys have been doing more following than innovating. Their playlists feature the same raunchy songs, with few attempts to introduce more diverse subject matter. It seems quite difficult to get played as a new performer. This only entices young upcoming women to embrace the same age-old cliche - sex sells.Spice, who many refer to as the new Queen of Dancehall signed her record deal in 2009. Since then, her label has failed to release a full-length studio album of her songs. We dissect this issue trying to figure out how this could even happen.With this climate how can new female artists get discovered while avoiding exploitation? How can we achieve more balance on the lineups of shows and concerts? How can radio, dancehall, and mixtape playlists become more diverse? How can reggae music, a genre that once stood as a voice for the voiceless embrace its own women? How can we become less hypocritical as an industry and as a society?In this, the age of the #metoo movement, and "Surviving R. Kelly," it is imperative that we protect and support our women. This discussion may pose more questions than answers, but it spawns a dialogue that needs to be had.Add the names of female artists that should have been highlighted in this piece (tag them in the comments). Do you agree or disagree with the statements we have made? Do you have an answer to the questions posed? Let us know. Thanks for listening, reading, and sharing. This is dedicated to you. #reggaelover  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

This Reggae Lover Podcast Episode (118) highlights the global reggae phenomenon. Take a listen - Full Show notes below.Nasio Fontaine was born on the Caribbean island of Dominica to a Carib Indian mother and Father of African descent. He later moved to St. Maarten where he became influenced by Rastafari and reggae artists such as Burning Spear and Bob Marley. He recorded his first single in 1986 and has since released 5 albums to critical acclaim. He has performed at festivals in Africa and the UK. Alpha Blondy was born in the Ivory Coast to a Muslim father and a Christian mother. He sings for unity and peace between all religions. He has recorded reggae music in English, French, Baoule, Hebrew, Arabic, Ashanti, Dioula, Malinke, and Wolof. He recorded with the Wailers at Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica. He has worked with Sly and Robbie among other international musicians. From 1982 until now, he toured Europe and Africa and is known by his fans as “The Bob Marley of Africa.” He received a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album in 2003. Joe Pilgrim and the Ligerians. Benin-born singer Joe Pilgrim spent his childhood in France. Lucky Dube was a multi-platinum, award-winning South African Rastafarian reggae artist. He recorded 22 albums in Zulu, English, and Afrikaans over a 25 year period. Lucky Dude toured the world sharing stages with the likes of Sting and Sinead O’Connor. He appeared at the 1991 Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica. Dube gave Africa a voice and took its culture to the global stage. He raised conversations about the struggles faced by the people in his homeland. He will be remembered and honored for his contributions made to South Africa, bringing African reggae to the mainstream, and bridging cultural gaps throughout the diaspora. Midnite was a roots reggae band from St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The band was started around 1989 by brothers Vaughn and Ron Benjamin and released its debut album in 1997. The Benjamin brothers went their separate ways at some point and the group reformed in 2015 around Vaughn Benjamin as Akae Beka. Reggae news website Midnight Raver referred to Midnite as “the most referred, influential, and prolific reggae act in two decades.” J Boog was born of Samoan ancestry in Long Beach, California but grew up mostly in Compton. He went to Hawaii in the 2000’s and launched his singing career fusing reggae, R&B, hip-hop, and rock. His 2nd of 3 full-length albums rose to the top of the US Reggae Albums charts in 2011, 2012, and 2013. Collie Budz was raised in Bermuda but was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to a Jamaican mother and Bermudian father. I included songs by Pressure Buss Pipes from the US Virgin Islands. Khari Kill and Zebulun hailing from Trinidad and Tobago are showcased. Natural Blacks, the Guyanese-born reggae singer delivered some solid hits. Stick Figure is an American reggae band based in Northern California. E.N Young from South of San Diego California near the Mexican border, former lead singer in the group Tribal Seeds. The Simpkin Project, a reggae rock band from Huntington Beach, California contributes to the mix. Hear songs from Katchafire, a New Zealand roots reggae band and City Kay, a French reggae band. Matisyahu is a Jewish American reggae singer, rapper, and musician from Pennsylvania who grew up in White Plains, New York. He is known for blending Orthodox Jewish themes with reggae and rap. In 2006 Matisyahu was named Top Reggae Artist by Billboard. "Rock right through Electric Avenue," the biggest hit single by Eddy Grant who was born in Guyana and later moved to England and then Barbados. Mista Savona is Australia's leading reggae and dancehall producer. Listen for his collaboration with Julito Pardon, a Trumpet player from Havana, Cuba. The single is featured on the album "Havana meets Kingston" released by VP Records.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.

Reggae Lover Podcast episode 87 features the voice of Jah Cure. Born in October 1978 in Hanover, Jamaica, Jah Cure grew up in Kingston. He got the name Jah Cure from Capleton who he met while living in Kingston. Under the tutelage of Beres Hammond the hit song, King In This Jungle, a 1997 duet with Sizzla emerged. Many of the songs Jah Cure released around that time became popular and won critical acclaim. Beres took him on tour to Europe and through the Caribbean with his Harmony House Records family. Cure emerged to be one of the brightest stars of 1997, which was an amazing year for reggae music and dancehall. The music of that period inspired me to start buying records and aspiring to be a selector. This mix focuses on songs from that time. In November 1998 while driving in Montego Bay, Jah Cure got pulled over by the police and arrested. Charged with gun possession, robbery, and rape, he was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He served in a correctional facility that had a digital recording studio that inmates could use. During his incarceration term, he recorded three albums and some singles, many of which topped charts in Jamaica. Upon his release from jail on parole in July 2007 after serving 8 years of the sentence, Jah Cure came out with a fourth album, "Reflections... a new beginning." Cure headlined and closed Reggae Sumfest that year in August. He signed to VP Records he launched Iyah Cure Productions. Over the next several years he collaborated with top artists from the reggae, hip-hop, and R&B worlds. Jah Cure released the "Universal Cure" album in 2009 then came out with "The Cure," which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album in 2016. The end of this mix features of lovers rock of which Jah Cure has released a great deal of recently. My main focus was the original, undiluted, grassroots material. The songs from before his incarceration are more soulful, inspirational, and rebellious. I wish Jah Cure much continued success in the future. He has a beautiful family and lots going in the music business. That's it for reggae lover podcast episode 87. Look out for a bonus live audio episode coming your way from BobFest ATL. Thank you for listening to this show dedicated to reggae lovers everywhere. One Love! Apple Podcast (iTunes) link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reggae-lover/id1126663530?mt=2h Stitcher Radio link: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/reggae-lover/the-reggae-lover-podast Google Play link: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ixihhi6rfw26zi6333hocwv6diq?t=Reggae_Lover TuneIn Radio link: https://tunein.com/radio/Reggae-Lover-p1033580/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reggae-lover/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.