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Feature
Original Freedom Fighter Peter Tosh Lives On
News Flash
National Geographic Website has new World Music page
Sister Carol Celebrates 25 Years In Music
Bob Andy and Boris Gardiner
recieve Jamaica's Order of Distinction
Limited Edition Hemp Stylee Tees
On Tour: Groundation
Ital Statistics
Roots Music Report Radio Airplay Chart
Reggae Festivals
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Original Freedom Fighter Peter Tosh Lives On

Peter Tosh was born Winston Hubert McIntosh October 19, 1944 in Bluefields, Westmoreland, Jamaica.

Tosh met Bob Marley in Trenchtown and became one of the three original Wailers. A strong-willed man, Tosh withdrew from the Wailers in 1974 after Chris Blackwell refused to issue his first solo album. Songs like "Get Up, Stand Up" written and performed by Tosh with the Wailers have become favorites in the world of reggae.

He released a series of singles on his own Intel-Diplo record label. He performed and toured solo with the likes of Santa Davis, George Fulllwood, Tony Chin, Chinna Smith, Sly & Robbie, Mikey Chung, Donald Kinsey, Keith Sterling, Robbie Lyn, Dean Fraser and and many more of Jamaica's great musicians.

Tosh began recording under the name Peter Tosh, and released his solo debut, Legalize It, in 1976 on CBS Records. The title track soon became an anthem for the marijuana movement and was a favorite at Tosh's concerts. As Marley preached his "One Love" message, Tosh railed against the hypocritical "shitstem," and became a favorite target of the Jamaican police receiving severe beatings on several occasions. Always taking the militant approach, he released Equal Rights in 1977 His lyric "I don't want no peace, I want equal rights and justice!" would become a rallying cry for the world's downtrodden masses.

Bush Doctor, Mystic Man, and Wanted: Dread or Alive followed, all released on EMI Records, home to the Rolling Stones, which released these albums on their Rolling Stones label imprint.

The Rolling Stones recorded "Don't Look Back" with Peter Tosh, performing it with him on the TV program Saturday Night Live.

After the release of 1983's Mama Africa Tosh went into self-imposed exile, seeking the spiritual advice of traditional medicine men in Africa, and trying to free himself from recording agreements that distributed his records in South Africa.

He was awarded the Grammy for Best Reggae Performance in 1987 for "No Nuclear War". Tosh was in the beginning of an entire restructuring of his career when, shortly after the release of his 1987 album, No Nuclear War, he was murdered in his home during a burglary. He died on September 11, 1987. Only one of the three killers was caught.

In 1992, the documentary film Stepping Razor Red X was released which chronicles the details behind this artist's message with interviews and narration with Tosh himself, rare concert footage and information on the unanswered questions surrounding his untimely passing.

The Peter Tosh Memorial Park is located at his birthplace Belmont, in the vicinty of Bluefields, Jamaica. The mausoleum is located there along with a library and museum.

Peter Tosh Discography
Albums:
Legalize It (1976)
Equal Rights (1977)
Bush Doctor (1978)
Mystic Man (1979)
Wanted Dread And Alive (1981)
Mama Africa (1983)
Captured Live (1984
No Nuclear War (1987)

Peter Tosh Compilations:
Collection Gold (1994)
The Toughest (1996)
Honorary Citizen (1997)
Scrolls Of The Prophet: The Best of Peter Tosh (1999)
Arise Black Man (1999)
The Essential Peter Tosh: The Columbia Years (2003)

National Geographic Website has new World Music page

National Geographic, the magazine as we all know of also has a fantastic website which now has a comprehensive world music section. There you can seartch the World Music Directory by Artist, Album, Genre and Country. You can also get information about World Music releases, tours and festivals. There are featured artists and videos to check out as well. All of it done in the classic style of National Geographic style with great photos and information.

Check out www.nationalgeographic.org and click on the World Music page.

Sister Carol Celebrates 25 Years In Music

On Sunday, October 29,2006 Black Cinderella Productions hosts a celebration in honr of Sister Carol's new release 1Derful Worlds/ Celebrating The Silver Jubilee. Join Sister Carol, her family, friends and fellow artist in a celebration of a liftetime of music from this reggae/dancehall pioneer. The party takes place at The Canal Room at 285 West Broadway in New York beginning at 10pm. The event will feature previews from the album and performances by an extensive roster of foundation artists as well as some of today's hottest new talent.

1Derful Words is the tenth album from the original Mother Culture, it hits stores on October 31, 2006. Featuring 17 tracks as well as DVD footage with highlights from international concert footage, TV appearancs and a bonus video for the song "Make It Right" which was shot in Israel.

The release will be available for distribution through Sumthing Distribution at (212)818-0047 or online at sistercarol.com. Visit the MySpace page myspace.com/sistercarol12 and myspace.com/sistercarolbcp.

For more information about the release party call 347-866-5390 or 347-329-1471.

Bob Andy and Boris Gardiner recieve Jamaica's Order of Distinction

By Howard Campbell

Left: Singer/ Sonwriter Bob Andy, was presented with the Order of Distinction (Commander class). Andy (real name Keith Anderson) was recognised for his contribution to the development of reggae music. Right: A beaming Boris Gardiner shows off his Order of Distinction (Officer class) which he received during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony at King's House on Monday. Gardiner, a bass player and singer/songwriter, was rewarded for his dedicated service to the music industry. - Photos by Norman Grindley/Deputy Chief Photographer

THE paths of singer/songwriters Bob Andy and Boris Gardiner have crossed many times over the past 45 years, but none was more joyous than on Heroes Day when both received the Order of Distinction during the National Honours and Awards ceremony at King's House.

Andy, 62, is best known for seminal songs like Fire Burning, Unchained and I Want to Go Back Home. His OD, in the Commander class, was for sterling contribution to the development of reggae music.

Gardiner, 63, one of reggae's unheralded heroes, was rewarded in the Officer class.

Besides recording hit songs such as Love's Been Good to Me and I Wanna Wake up With You, he has played bass on some notable songs such as Larry Marshall's Nanny Goat, Junior Murvin's massive Police and Thieves and Young, Gifted and Black, a hit in Britain for Andy and Marcia Griffiths during the early 1970s.

Typically, the soft-spoken Gardiner took his award in stride.

"I've had a heart condition since I was 17, and I never knew I would live this long," he said. "The older I get the heart gets stronger, so under the circumstances I'm pleased."

The dreadlocked Andy said the award was the icing on the cake, for he has received much adulation over the years from the public.

"From the get-go, the Jamaican people have recognised and acknowledged me and I have spent every moment after that making sure that I make good music," he said.

Gardiner is currently working on a new album. Andy's latest album, Reggae Land, co-produced by he and Danny Breakenridge, was recently released.

Interestingly, Lennie Little-White, who directed Andy in the 1978 movie Children of Babylon, also received the OD (Commander class) on Monday. The man behind the popular soap opera, Royal Palm Estate, he was cited for outstanding contribution to comunication and film.

Asley 'Grub' Cooper of Fab Five fame, also received the OD (Commander class) for contribution to the music industry.

Record producer, Lloyd 'King Jammys' James, who has been producing hit songs for almost 30 years, was awarded the OD (Officer rank) for sterling contribution to the music industry.

Another recipient of the OD (Officer rank) was singer/songwriter, Ernie Smith, a prolific hitmaker during the 1970s. He was recognised for his outstanding contribution to music and Jamaica's cultural development.

Reprinted from the Jamaica Gleaner, Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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Since the release of We Free Again in 2004 Groundation has truly become a worldwide movement. Now with the October release of Upon the Bridge they are ready to show where they’ve been and where they’re heading.

With shows in over thirteen countries spanning four continents in the past two years the world is starting to take notice. Highlights include playing for over 45,000 fans in Morocco, 10,000 people in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and 15,000 during a headlining spot at SummerJam in Germany. Groundation also played both of the USA’s premier reggae festivals including a headlining spot at Sierra Nevada World Music Fest and an inspired set at Reggae on the River. In addition they have shared the stage with many of reggae’s all time greats.

Earlier in 2006 Groundation released their first ever dub album, Dub Wars. It was met with stellar reviews including 3 1/2 stars from Rolling Stone Magazine who said, “This collection gives the dub treatment to tracks from the group’s stellar albums Hebron’s Gate and We Free Again, adding a hypnotic resonance to their groove-based songs.”

Winner of the 2005 North Bay music award for best ska/reggae band, Groundation, seamlessly blends reggae, jazz, and dub. Formed in 1998, by three jazz students at Sonoma State University (Northern California) Groundation has continued to grow and evolve. Each of their four previous studio albums, plus one dub album, have told part of the story of humanity and have led us to where we are now, Upon the Bridge. This is the individual's journey beyond their known world to a bridge of mythic proportion. Singer and guitarist Harrison Stafford said “all of our collective experiences have brought us to this point. Upon the Bridge is a confrontation both musically and socially. It represents where we, as a society, are today; searching for solid ground”

Keeping with the Groundation practice of joining their original and distinctive sound with the foundation that is Reggae music, the album will feature the voices of two Jamaican legends, Pablo Moses and Ijahman Levi. They represent the link to the golden era of Jamaican roots Reggae and are pure singers with over sixty years of experience between them.

Upon the Bridge will feature original art and packaging by San Francisco artist Giovanni Maki and will include a promises to not only be an experience for the ears but the eyes as well. With an extensive US tour planned to support this album many more people will soon join the movement that is Groundation.

Groundation Fall Tour Dates:

Friday, October 20	Olympia WA	Capitol Theatre
Saturday, October 21	Oak Harbor WA	PW Murphy's
Sunday, October 22	Seattle WA	Chop Suey
Monday, October 23	Tacoma WA	Jazzbones
Tuesday, October 24	Eugene OR	Latitude 21
Thursday, October 26	Arcata CA	Mazzotti's 2 Night CD Release Party more info coming soon
Friday 27 & Saturday 28	Guerneville. CA	River Theatre
Sunday, October 29	Fairfax CA	19 Broadway
SOUTH AMERICA
November
Thusday, November 2	Natal (Brazil)
Friday, November 3	Recife (Brazil)
Saturday, November 4	Salvador (Brazil)
Sunday, November 5	BrasÌlia (Brazil)
Wednesday, November 8	Porto Alegre (Brazil)
Thursday, November 9	MontevidÈo (Uruguai)
Friday, November 10	Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Saturday, November 11	Curitiba (Brazil)
Sunday, November 12	Osasco (Brazil)
Tuesday, November 14	Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
USA
Thursday, November 16	Solana Beach CA	Belly Up
Friday, November 17	San Juan Capistrano CA	Coach House
Saturday, November 18	Santa Barbara	SoHo's
Sunday, November 19	Hollywood CA	Key Club
Tuesday, November 21	San Luis Obispo	Downtown Brewery
Wednesday, November 22	San Francisco CA	Slims
Saturday, November 25	Santa Cruz CA	Catalyst

Peter Tosh born October 19, 1934

Luciano (Jepther McClymont) born October 20, 1965

Orville "Shaggy" Burrell born October 22, 1968

Courtesy of Roots Music Report "where only the music matters". This chart reflects the radio airplay spins of some of the most prominent people in the genre, worldwide. Reporters to the chart include over 100 radio stations who are playing reggae; record stores and distributors selling the reggae; clubs booking blues artists; and key music correspondents throughout the world.

For further information about the Roots Music Report, visit www.rootsmusicreport.com
 

Generated on: Thursday 19th of October 2006 02:32:42 AM
TW	LW	Artist:	CD Title:	Label:	Weeks On:	Location:
1	1	MONTY ALEXANDER WITH ERNEST RANGLIN	ROCKSTEADY	TELARC	24
2	2	VARIOUS ARTIST	CAPITAL P	VP	22	NY
3	3	ZIGGY MARLEY	DRAGONFLY	RCA	24
4	4	BOB MARLEY & WAILERS	SLOGANS	ISLAND	31	JAMAICA
5	5	BAMBOO B	JAH HEAVENS	BAMBOO B RECORDS	10	ST KITTS
6	6	FAT FREDDY'S DROP	THE DROP	WANDERING EYE	30	AUSTRALIA
7	7	MIDNITE	JAH GRID	I GRADE	30	ST CROIX
8	8	NATURAL BLACK	BE PATIENT	P G MUSIC	30	JAMAICA
9	9	JAH CURE	NEVER DIE LIKE A FOOL	DANGER ZONE	30	JAMAICA
10	10	LUCIANO	JAH WORDS	RAS SANCTUARY	30
11	11	ANTHONY B	SMOKE FREE	BOGALUSA	30	JAMAICA
12	12	SUGAR MINOTT	DANCEHALL BUSINESS	BLACK ROOTS	30	JAMAICA
13	13	BURRO BANTON	RISE AND SHINE	MASSIVE B	30	JAMAICA
14	14	MICHAEL ROSE	BABYLON 9/11	LOVE INJECTION	30	JAMAICA
15	15	MISTY IN ROOTS	FORWARD	KAZ	30	UK
16	16	LACKSLEY CASTELL	PRINCESS LADY	NEGUS ROOTS	30
17	17	BURNING SPEAR	OUR MUSIC	BURNING MUSIC	30	JAMAICA
18	18	DENNIS BROWN	SUPER REGGAE & SOUL HITS	TROJAN	30	JAMAICA
19	19	JOSEY WALES	COWBOY STYLE	SELF	30
20	20	YAMI BOLO	MINISTRY	SELF	30

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Sunday, October 21, 2006
Warsaw Reggae Fest
Warsaw, Poland
www.warsaw-reggae.independent.pl
Hotline: +48 501 718 313

Saturday, November 18, 2006
Boss Sounds Reggae Festival
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
www.jumpinhot.com
Hotline: 0191 2612606

Saturday-Sunday, December 16-17, 2006
Tribal Fusion Faire III
SLO Vets Hall
San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
www.meddevi.com/tribalfusionfaire
Hotline: 805-544-7662

Saturday-Sunday, December 16-17, 2006
Bali Reggae Festival
Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia
www.balireggaefest.com
Hotline: +62 21 7198168
 
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