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World Beat Center upcoming events

The World Beat Center is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary cultural organization based in Sand Diego, California.  The center is dedicated to promoting, presenting and preserving the Indigenous Cultures of the world through music, art, education, culture and technology.  The center strives to enhance the visibility of cultural artists of color, expand opportunities for cultural enrichment, and broaden the understanding of various world cultures. 

Founder and Executive Director  Makeda Dread is also the host of Reggae Makossa on 91X each Sunday evening in San Diego and also on line at the center's in house streaming reggae and TV station www.oneworldreggae.com.

UPCOMING WINTER SCHEDULE 2006-2007:   WORLD BEAT CENTER SAN DIEGO

The WBC has a new store within the center called The Baobab which sells great books from authors like John Henry Clark, reggae music, healthy living and consciousness, great CD's and all types of craft items created through fair trade.  All items will be available on the www.worldbeatcenter.org website.  As Makeda notes, " We are working with the Ten Thousand Villages program which gathers handicrafts from all over the world." (For some great gift ideas check out www.tenthousandvillages.com)

Makeda also is working on a Rest and Rejuvenation Center in Negril, Jamaica working with people with land in the West End area. The center will feature health and well-being seminars, yoga,  raw food, Qui Gong and more.  As Makeda notes, "It is really important to come out of Babylon and rejuvenate, and to get rid of stress. No matter what type of diet you have and what type of vitamins you take all the stress we are under has a greater impact on us. Our Qui Gong and Tai Chi teacher,  Master Chang will do internal exercises with us although many of us exercise the outside  of the body, but very few of us exercise the inside of the body." 

The facility will be reasonably priced with accommodations that include camping and dorm type options.  A full time security crew will insure that time spent is clear of any pitfalls. 

And as for the mix of  wellness and the world's capital of reggae music, this offers a way to give back to Jamaica.  As Makeda explains, "This type of activity in Jamaica actually vitalizes reggae music.  It is important to give  back to the island that needs our resources.  The Rest and Rejuvenation center will provide employment and resources for Jamaica's economy."

 This center will provide support for the GIVE A HUG children's foundation which was founded in January of 2005 after Makeda visited the Our Lady of Hope Children's Home in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. 

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SONIC BIDS - ARTIST OF THE MONTH

MICHAEL ST. GEORGE - THE DUB POETIC EDU-TAINER

Definitely Toronto's hardest working dub poet. The supremely talented writer has a commanding voice and a charismatic stage presence that few can match - Word Magazine, 2003

Michael St. George is a writer, performer and educator. His conscious verse and fresh musical sound has earned him industry awards and peer recognition both nationally and internationally.

Inspired by his working class upbringing, St. George's work is dedicated to justice and social equity. As a second-generation dub poet, he has continued to remain true to the ideals of the form. His message is thought provoking, positive, spiritual, and seeking to incite change, while his sound follows the traditional dub poetry approach with a twist” the uncompromising, syncopated, hard-driving baselines and melodic forms infused with other influences such as ska, rhythm & blues, and jazz. 

Born in Portland, Jamaica, Michael St. George grew-up in August Town.  His latest album, Dubbin' de Vibes continues to give a voice to what he calls, 'Those who have struggled and those struggling to find the basic needs to survive'. It raises questions about modern life and urges responsibility for the current state of our world.

In addition to his musical recordings, he also published Night Spin, a book of poetry in 2001 that takes the reader on a journey through the night as seen through the introspective eyes of the author.

 St. George pushes the boundaries of both song and poetry, carefully crafting his concern and advocacy for the marginalized and the oppressed through the art of wordpower and the cadence of the reggae beat. With this spirited mix of words, music, and movement Michael St. George continues to prove again and again, his relevance as an important recording and spoken word artists in the cultural and music scene today.

St. George also brings this philosophy to his role as an educator. He regularly conducts workshops and performs for students of all ages. This expansion into the world of education is a natural one for St. George, providing the opportunity to engage children and young adults in a dialogue of social issues. It also firmly attests to his ability to bridge generation gaps, something that many artists attempt, but very few succeed in doing.

For more information check out:  www.theitalsuite.com

 

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Saturday, December 16, 2006
Vintage Reggae Fest
White Plains, New York, U.S.
www.westchesterreggaefest.com
Hotline: 718-325-5555

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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