Zema & The Gladiators
Tour Now Underway in Brazil

Zema has embarked on her first international tour with the legendary Gladiators. These photos are from the past week in Brazil. The tour continues through the weekend after shows last week in Sao Luiz, Belem, Forteleza & Brasilia.

May 18- Salvador, Rock in Rio
May 19-Sao Paulo, Estania Alto Da Serra
May 20-Recife, Clube Libano
May 21-Santos/SP, Avelinos Bar

Aston "Family Man" Barrett Loses Case for Marley Royalty Share

The London High Court threw out a claim by Barrett against Universal-Island and the Marley family on the case that was reported in Reggae Festival E-Guide Newsletter in April which began in March, 2006.

The claim would have netted "Family Man" aka Fams 115 Million US dollars in royalties. Now Fams faces up to 3 million U.S. dollars in legal fees.

When giving the judgment, Justice Lewison said that a 1994 agreement in which Mr. Barrett accepted a share of a $500,000 U.S. settlement from the Marley estate had "compromised" the present claim.

In addition the judge in his ruling accepted the claims by Rita Marley and Chris Blackwell that the musician and his late brother Carlton Barrett were viewed as session musicians and that they didn't write some of the songs they had claimed to have co-authored.

Family Man said in court that he and his brother were the "bedrock" of the bands sound and were entitled to royalties paid to the estate and the Universal/Island record label.

In an attempt to end a foreseen lengthy legal battle, the court banned the bass player from taking any further legal action in U.S. or Jamaican courts with out the High Court's permission.
 
 
 
 

Freddie McGregor's Website gets a new look

Check out Freddie McGregor's website: www.freddiemcgregor.com. It is indeed one of the greatest artist websites in reggae music.

Internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer, Freddie McGregor, has been moving people with his conscious lyrics for over 40 years. Equally at home in lovers rock or roots & culture, this unstoppable wonder boasts many hits like Push Come to Shove, Africa Here I Come, Just Don't Want to Be Lonely, I Was Born A Winner, Guantanamera, his signature Big Ship and Lock Dem' Down and Bangarang, both chart topping #1 hits from his latest album - Comin' in Tough

Influenced by the sounds of Stevie Wonder, the legendary Bob Marley, Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Bob Andy and many others, Freddie finessed his talent with early tracks like Why Did You Do It and Do Good and Good Will Follow You. In the mid-sixties he teamed up with Ernest "Fitzroy" Wilson to form the duo Freddie and Fitzroy while he continued to develop his craft. In 1975, Freddie's musical and lyrical content changed with a strong slant towards lyrics of social consciousness with tunes like Mark of the Beast, I Am A Rasta and reggae classic Bobby Babylon. In 1977 Freddie released his long awaited album Mr. McGregor, which contained reggae mainstays such as Zion Chant, Rastaman Chant and Walls of Jericho. This album marked a major milestone in his stellar career and in 1981 his tune Big Ship became one of reggae's biggest hits, earning him a permanent place in reggae music history.

In 1989, Freddie launched his own record label, Big Ship, featuring Jamaica Classics Volume One as the first major release. Part of this compilation included popular tunes like Little Roy's Prophecy and Derrick Harriot's The Loser. Today, Big Ship is the largest and most recognized reggae label in Japan handling its own production, manufacturing, distribution and promotions. To date, Big Ship has produced several reggae artists including General Degree, Cutty Ranks, Mikey Spice, Benjy Myaz and Freddie's daughter Yeshemabeth. His album entitled Anything For You featuring the songs Uncle Sam, I See It In You and Anything for You, was nominated for a Grammy. Recently Freddie produced the historic Super Stars Extravaganza DVD, highlighting rare concert footage from the 1989 Denbigh Show Ground (May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica). The DVD features live performances by the great Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Cocoa Tea, Barrington Levy, Frankie Paul, Carlene Davis and the legendary Tamlins.

Over the years, Freddie has consistently "given back" to the community in many ways. He produces his own concert entitled RockSteady Meets Reggae, which promotes unity within the reggae fraternity. He also donates to charities throughout the world and manages his own US and England based children's organizations; Big Ship Foundation Inc. and the Freddie McGregor Children's Fund, both of which provide services and funding to renovate schools.

Freddie McGregor continues to please reggae fans and music lovers throughout the world headlining international concerts and venues including Poland's Blue Note, Japan's Jumping Splash, Reggae Sunsplash (Clapham Common), the Cartegena Festival (Colombia), Midem (France), the Jamaican Expo (performing for Nelson Mandela and Prince Charles), the London Hammersmith Apollo - performing with John Holt and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Annual Caribbean Tourism Week (NYC) and many others. On August 8, 2003, Jamaica's Prime Minister, P.J. Patterson, honored Freddie with the prestigious Jamaican Order of Distinction in recognition of his contribution to Jamaica's music and culture. His popular tune, "Lovers Rock", was featured in the critically acclaimed HBO exclusive Disappearing Acts and Harlem's famous Apollo Theater saluted Freddie with the honor of being an Apollo Living Legend.
 
 
 
 

Sizzlin Reggae Sundays Every Week in Downtown Brooklyn, NY

Reggae Sundays special musical tribute Sugar Minott meets King Tubby this Sunday May 21st '06
Photo credits: urban image
DJ's Jase & Silence & PointBlank Sound
BKNY Bar & Lounge
(Brooklyn's Newest Chillout Spot)
887 Fulton Street
Corner Vanderbilt Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(See Travel Details Below)
Ladies Free B.4.Midnight
Men Free B.4.10PM $5 After
Visit the Music Room for Audio Samples
www.reggaesundays.com For info and to join the mailing list for the e-newsletter email to: inforeggaesundays.com

Ingredients

• 1 pound ginger
• 8 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 1/2 quart water

Method

1. Puree ginger and water in blender.
2. Let it sit for a day.
3. Add sugar & mix (add more or less sugar based on your taste)

Best served with crushed ice. Serves 6-8.

Recipe courtesy of Jamaicans.com

Nelson Mandela

This week I took a trip to a beach in Northern California. It was a beautiful day. As I hiked up the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, I considered how fortunate I was to have this opportunity to be here.

At the top of the ridge, I sat facing the sun and cleared my head of the week's stresses. I contemplated many things before settling my mind. I prayed for my family, my friends, and the people trapped in Darfur. I wondered what I would do if I was forced to leave my home, friends, and family. I thought of the incredible loss one must feel being a refugee in Chad. My heart felt broken for those suffering. Since Sudan doesn't export oil or gold, it is land and power that the Janjaweed militants want. My mind couldn't grasp the greed and anger that led to these atrocities. So, I continued to pray and meditate. In the end, it is simply hatred and violence that fuel the genocide. Yet, in the stillness I remembered the words of Nelson Mandela...

"If hatred and violence is taught, then compassion and love can be taught also."

I began to pray for those who are perpetrating these inhumane acts. I asked Jah to change their hearts and teach them to love their neighbors. I asked for a miracle of change.

Please join me in praying this week for a miracle of change to happen in the hearts of these oppressors, so they may become able to love. Pray that they would be humbled, so they may learn compassion.

I believe in miracles,
Curt

Passionate for human rights and politics, bourgeoning writer Curt Byrum keeps his readers abreast of current news events. In addition to being a writer, he is a Respiratory Therapist residing in California. Curt also has a passion for music of all genres, writes experimental music and is a poet/lyricist. Reach Curt at curtreggaefestivaleguide.com. Website: www.jamescurtbyrum.com.

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: Wednesday 17th of May 2006 09:01:29 PM
TW	LW	Artist:	CD Title:	Label:	Weeks On:	Location:
1	1	SUGAR MINOTT	DANCEHALL BUSINESS	BLACK ROOTS	7	JAMAICA
2	3	BOB MARLEY & WAILERS	SLOGANS	ISLAND	8	JAMAICA
3	4	JR REID	ONE BLOOD	VP	7
4	NEW	MONTY ALEXANDER WITH ERNEST RANGLIN	ROCKSTEADY	TELARC	1
5	6	MIDNITE	JAH GRID	I GRADE	7	ST CROIX
6	37	ANTHONY B	SMOKE FREE	BOGALUSA	7	JAMAICA
7	38	MISTY IN ROOTS	FORWARD	KAZ	7	UK
8	8	DENNIS BROWN	SUPER REGGAE AND SOUL HITS	TROJAN	7	JAMAICA
9	NEW	THE ARK BAND	LOVE IS WHAT WE NEED	THE ARK BAND	1
10	NEW	ZIGGY MARLEY	DRAGONFLY	RCA	1
11	18	FAT FREDDY'S DROP	THE DROP	WANDERING EYE	7	AUSTRALIA
12	35	NATURAL BLACK	BE PATIENT	P G MUSIC	7	JAMAICA
13	36	JAH CURE	NEVER DIE LIKE A FOOL	DANGER ZONE	7	JAMAICA
14	19	LUCIANO	JAH WORDS	RAS SANCTUARY	7
15	20	BURRO BANTON	RISE AND SHINE	MASSIVE B	7	JAMAICA
16	21	MICHAEL ROSE	BABYLON 9/11	LOVE INJECTION	7	JAMAICA
17	39	LACKSLEY CASTELL	PRINCESS LADY	NEGUS ROOTS	7
18	7	BURNING SPEAR	OUR MUSIC	BURNING MUSIC	7	JAMAICA
19	22	JOSEY WALES	COWBOY STYLE	SELF	7
20	NEW	INI KAMOZE	DEBUT (ADVANCE CD)	9 SOUND CLIK	1
21	40	YAMI BOLO	MINISTRY	SELF	7
22	NEW	JAH SERVANT	ONE WAY	STAR RECORDINGS	1
23	NEW	ZEMA	OVERCOME	MELCHIZEDEK	1	CA
24	NEW	BOB MARLEY	SONGS OF FREEDOM	TUFF GONG/ISLAND	1	JAMAICA
25	NEW	COCOA TEA	CD SINGLE	MOTOWN	1
26	NEW	I-ROOTS	DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT	LICK THE DOG	1
27	NEW	AFRICAN BROTHERS/KING TUBBY	THE AFRICAN BROTHERS MEET KING TUBBY IN DUB	NATURE SOUNDS	1
28	NEW	ZIGGY MARLEY & THE MELODY MAKERS	SPIRIT OF MUSIC	ELEKTRA	1
29	NEW	PETER TOSH	HONORARY CITIZEN	COLUMBIA	1
30	NEW	SIZZLA	I AIN'T GONNA SEE US FALL	VP	1	NY
31	NEW	THE CONGOS	CD SINGLE	EXPLORER MUSIC	1
32	NEW	SMALL AXE	SMALL AXE	SMALL AXE	1
33	NEW	BIG MOUNTAIN	THINGS TO COME	REBEL INK	1
34	NEW	SCIENTIST	DUB 911	NATURE SOUNDS	1
35	NEW	RISING ROOTS	RISING ROOTS	RISING ROOTS	1
36	NEW	MIKEY DREAD	RASTA IN CONTROL	RASTA AT THE CONTROLS	1
37	NEW	DREAD DAZE	CD SINGLE	DREAD DAZE	1
38	NEW	ONE BLOOD	CHRONICLE	STARLINER	1	UT
39	NEW	LANCE-O	REGGAE VIBES	KULCHASHOK.COM	1
40	NEW	TOMMY TOPOKA F/ STEVE PERRY	ISLAND ROOTS	QUIET STORM	1
41	NEW	VICTOR ESSIET & THE MANDATORS	STAND UP (SINGLE)	MYSTIC RECORDS	1
42	NEW	IRIE TIME	LIVE UP	INHERENT MUSIC	1
43	NEW	DUB STATION & ELIHU	FORWARD EVER...	KRUCIAL	1	UT
44	NEW	WATUSI	COOL RUNNER	WORLD BEATNIK RECORDS	1
45	NEW	CHRISINTI	RUNNINGS RUN (SINGLE)	EIGHT 76	1
46	NEW	SIZZLA	SIZZLA KALONJI	VP	1
47	NEW	ELVIS WHITE	CD SINGLE	17:20 RECORDS	1
48	NEW	ROOTS TONIC MEETS BILL LASWELL	ROOTS TONIC MEETS BILL LASWELL	ROIR	1
49	NEW	REGGAE ANGELS	CD SINGLE	EXPLORER MUSIC	1
50	NEW	TURBULENCE	NOTORIOUS	VP	1

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