BEFORE THE LEGEND SWEEPSTAKES

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RAGGA MUFFINS FESTIVAL
GET-AWAY WEEKEND
and Dozens of Other Prizes!

In celebration of their new book, Before The Legend - The Rise of Bob Marley by Christopher John Farley, Amistad Books is hosting a fabulous sweepstakes with 180 prizes! Enter today on www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com. The random-pick drawing will occur on September 16, 2006. The first name chosen will win the Grand Prize upon the winner's qualifications and confirmation. The next 50 names chosen will receive a hardcover copy of the book. The next 30 winners will be sent a one-size-fits-all knit beanie by Livity Outernational and the final 100 people win one of an assortment of irie gifts. (Note: U.S. addresses only.)

When entering the Before the Legend Sweepstakes at www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com, you'll see a link to our short Reader Survey. All the things we do (website, e-guide and magazine) are provided free. We're entirely supported by advertising, and it's only natural that our advertisers want some info about you, our reader. So if you have an extra minute, click on the Reader Survey and answer a few questions. By doing so, you will double your chances to win!

The Grand Prize includes two VIP backstage passes to Ragga Muffins Festival at the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, CA, February 17-18, 2007. The winner will also receive roundtrip airfare for two with ground transportation to and from the airport (from U.S. point of origin), plus a two-night stay at the festival host hotel - the Long Beach Hyatt. If you win, and live less than 200 miles from the Long Beach Airport or LAX, no problem mon! We'll send a car for you and your guest from your home to the hotel and back. Imagine the excitement of mingling with your favorite reggae performers backstage!

Although the lineup for 2007 hasn't been announced yet, each year gets better and better. 2006 included reggae icons such as The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, The Itals and Freddie McGregor and artists from the current generation like Gentleman, Anthony B, Dezarie, Matisyahu, Richie Spice and Lutan Fyah. This excellent Grand Prize is complements of Moss Jacobs Presents in association with Ragga Muffins Production. Please check website for updates: www.raggamuffinsfestival.com. Transportation is provided by Amistad Books /Harper Collins Publishing.

Fifty lucky people will each win a copy of the new hardcover Bob Marley book, Before The Legend - The Rise of Bob Marley. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the passing of this musical genius, the book goes beyond the myth of Marley to bring you the private side of the reggae superstar few people ever really knew.

Thirty winners will receive knit beanies from Livity Outernational, a one love inspired clothing, hat and luggage company. Check out their full line of products at www.livity.org. One hundred more winners will enjoy a gift from one of our sponsors!...

How to Enter the Sweepstakes
Enter online at www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com to be eligible for the fabulous Grand Prize package. Double your chances of winning one of the 180 prizes by first completing the Reader Survey online.

You must be a United States citizen and residing in the U.S. and eighteen (18 years of age or older as of January 1, 2007) to be eligible to win a prize.

Dancehall Shaggy at OC Cost Mesa Fair in California

Dancehall superstar Shaggy brings the groove to the Pacific Amphitheatre along with Pato Banton and Wailing Souls during the OC Fair ReggaeFest, on Sunday, July 16 at 7 p.m. Grammy-Award winning Shaggy achieved commercial success with his hit single "Boombastic." His most recent release is 2005's hit album "Clothes Drop." All seats are $19.99. Concert ticket prices include Fair admission. Gates open 90 minutes before show time. Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic and parking delays. For more information, please visit www.ocfair.com.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ujama News Presents The 5th Annual Soul Rebel Festival

Sat July 15, 2006 at the Boulder Reservoir. Reservoir Rd. Boulder, Colorado 303-441-3462 Tickets Available at The Boulder Theater Box Office: 303-786-7030

The Soul Rebel Festival is an annual grass roots Reggae Afro Pop music festival held in Boulder, Colorado. The Soul Rebel Festival is the manifestation of the creative visionary ideals of Ujama News (www.ujamanews.com), an innovative and culturally strong magazine that informs, entertains and educates. Ujama presents thought provoking, comprehensive information based on the unique Afro Centric heritage, revealed through the arts, dance, literary works, music, natural living and sports.

The festival benefits the Black Biomedical Research Movement (www.bbrm.org) and is a tribute to Wachen Vieira (www.wachen.net), an African Immigrant who was murdered in Boulder, Colorado on July 26, 2002.

The Soul Rebel Festival's mission is to provide cultural harmony, understanding and awareness through the positive medium of music and the arts, This year's The Festival will feature some of the best International Reggae and Afro Pop Bands, along with support from Colorado and regional favorites. The line up is as follows:

Dezarie , The Melodians, Sammy Dread, Itawe, Yellow Wall Dub Squad, Lion Souljahs, Achille Baldal & One Nation, Roots & Fire Massive, Dread Scott, DJ Uplifter/DJ Blood Preshah, MC: Donovan Makha

There will be a market place with crafts and food vendors specializing in West African, Ethiopian, Jamaican and American cuisine. For more information go to: www.soulrebelfestival.com
 
 
 
 

[Humboldt County, California] The Mateel Community Center and People Productions are happy to announce that the 23rd Annual Reggae On The River Festival is SOLD OUT. The festival is Internationally acclaimed as three days of "the best Reggae and World music experience to be found." Located in Northern California along the Eel River, at the Dimmick Ranch and French's Camp in Piercy, California. Approximately 200 miles North of San Francisco, 75 miles South of Eureka.

Friday August 4th
Heavyweight Dub Champion
Sean Paul
Baby Cham
Warrior King
Gyptian
Wisdom
Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra
Subliminal Sabotage
Jade Steel and the Emerald Triangle

Saturday August 5th
Sly & Robbie and Don Carlos
- performing classic Black Uhuru
- w/ special guest Cherine Anderson
Sizzla
Anthony B
Barrington Levy
Sanchez
K'naan
GidiGidi MajiMaji
Elan
Luna Angel
Moese Angel
Ishi Dube

Sunday August 6th
Ziggy Marley
Stephen Marley
Bunny Wailer
Michael Franti and Spearhead
Dezarie
Salif Keita
Ikabah
Soja
 
 
 
 

REGGAE IN THE PARK: ENJOY HIP-HOP, ROOTS AND REGGAE WITH THE INSPIRATIONAL ROOTS MUSIC OF JAMAICA'S FAVORITE HARMONY TRIO: THE ITALS ALSO TRE HARDSON (AKA SLIM KID TRE FROM THE PHARCYDE) AND ZION ROOTS AT TRUCKEE REGIONAPARK ON JULY 15

The Itals, featuring Keith Porter, David Isaacs and Ronnie Davis are Jamaica's sweetest harmony trio! Catch them live on Saturday, July 15 at Truckee Regional Park in Truckee, CA at 6pm along with Tre Hardson Gates open at 5pm and Zion Roots will start performing at 6pm.Children welcome. Arts and crafts and food vendors will create a true festival feeling for the whole family.

In the patois of Jamaica's Rastafarians, the word "ital" means pure and healthy, unpolluted. These adjectives suitably describe the sound and message of The Itals, one of Reggae's premier vocal groups, who hail from the beautiful countryside of Jamaica's Westmoreland Parish. Lead singer Keith Porter explains, "Well, we really not like the environment of the city. We like to live inna country and come into the city and do our work and then go back. You get more better food fe eat out there, you know? More fresher food and fresher air and ting like that." Original members, Keith Porter and David Isaacs, deliver rock-solid and crystal-clear roots harmony sounds

Tre Hardson, known as "Slim Kid Tre" introduced himself to the hip-hop scene as a member of the influential group The Pharcyde whose debut album, Bizarre Ride II, was released in 1992. With an eccentric mix of humorous rhymes and far out lyrical imagery, backed by a funky jazz laden soundscape, The Pharcyde blew fans away on their worldwide tour with De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest. Tre Hardson is touring in support of his new release SLIM KID3'S CAFE.
 
 
 
 

Sierra Nevada heats up Anderson Valley

Two stages, 100+ degree heat, 40+ acts, food from India, Ethiopia, even Thai iced tea with coconut milk, tee shirts for sale in multiple colors, this festival was like no other!

The little town of Boonville, California located in the scenic Anderson Valley of Mendocino county will never be the same. The artists played to a 4500+ crowd of people that came from all points around North America and beyond to hear the eclectic world music and reggae line up.

Here are a few highlight photos from editor Justine Ketola. She found herself in the dancehall on Friday night after the stages were dark enjoying the sounds of Jah Shaka and the Stur Gav sound system which included compelling light and graphic shows as well. Saturday night's dancehall featured stage performers U-Roy and Alika from Argentina touching the mike to nice up the party.

During the day on Saturday, Mad Professor mixed his own music in a dub session. Mishka graced the stage in the village area which was under whispy pine trees.

Veteran singers Cornell Campbell and Ken Boothe performed classic sets for this festival which traditionally includes many vintage reggae acts to its line up each year.

MC Makeda Dread met Fantan Mojah on Saturday before she hit the stage. Fantan Mojah had an amazing set on Sunday evening, with the fans singing along word for word to songs from his release HAIL THE KING.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LIVE ROOTS REGGAE FROM ST. CROIX
Ras Attitude and Batch with the Zioniers in Rhode Island!

Don't miss this world class performance, Tuesday July 18, 2006 at the Xxodus Cafe Foxwoods Stage inside the Providence Black Repertory Company 267 Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island. Show starts at 9pm and the admission is $15.00. There will be special guest DJ's from Massachusetts and New York City. And a Jamaican buffet will be provided courtesy of Island House Promotions.

For more information check out www.providencesoundsession.com or www.lustrekingsproductions.com.

Recipe from the cook book "Simple Jamaican Cooking with Winsome.

Ingredients:

• * ½ lb. salted codfish
• * 2 cups diced raw potato
• * 1 tbsp butter
• * ½ tsp pepper
• * 2 eggs, beaten
• * Breadcrumbs
• * Vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

1. Soak codfish in water, preferably overnight.

2. Boil for 1/2 hour.

3. Drain, rinse under cold water and flake the fish making sure to remove fine bones.

4. Boil diced potatoes for 20 minutes.

5. Add butter, pepper and shredded fish to potatoes, mix well.

6. Form mixture into light, feathery balls.

7. Dip in beaten egg then breadcrumbs.

8. Fry in deep oil in fryer basket until golden brown.

9. Drain on absorbent paper and serve very hot with cocktail sauce.

(Yields 12)

Courtesy of www.Jamaicans.com

AmeriCorps Graduate, Lauren Beach

As many of you know, my niece Lauren Beach had been volunteering at Camp Premier in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana in the U.S. She was there assisting the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita until her graduation from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps yesterday. This past year's AmeriCorp was the most difficult year for the program in its history due to the natural disaster. The program's CEO, David Eisner shed a tear at the graduation ceremony with his sincere feelings of being proud of the young people ranging from 18-24 years of age working in severe conditions. They wore masks in 100 degree heat, slept in cots showered in stalls on RV's and dodged biting insects. We are so proud of you Lauren!

You are probably aware that St. Bernard was one of the areas severely damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. What a lot of people don't know however, is that this community still desperately needs your help. Eleven months after the disaster, the Parish still looks like a war zone and residents are either living in trailers/ tents and have not returned home yet. Almost 2000 homes have been gutted out and there are still 28,000 homes to go. These people still need help.

I am writing to you with the hope that you will go down and volunteer in St. Bernard. If you are interested in volunteering, you can set this up individually or as a group through the Red Cross. You would stay at Camp Premier, where you would receive lodging, hot meals, and all safety equipment would be provided. The work is gutting out houses destroyed by the hurricane. By gutting, I mean, take all debris, mud, and sheetrock out of the damaged homes, so homeowners could begin the rebuilding process before the next season of hurricanes. Before gutting your first house, you would receive training. This work is physically challenging and extremely rewarding. If you or your group chooses to stay for an extended period of time, there would be opportunities presented to take on leadership roles, such as supervising other teams or recruiting new volunteers. You would need to provide your own transportation to the camp; I would be happy to help you research the most efficient way to get you/ your group here. Please pass this article on to all your family and friends so we can all work together to rebuild St. Bernard Parish.

Love and Peace,
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: Thursday 13th of July 2006 12:06:08 AM
TW	LW	Artist:	CD Title:	Label:	Weeks On:	Location:
1	1	FAT FREDDY'S DROP	THE DROP	WANDERING EYE	15	AUSTRALIA
2	8	MIDNITE	JAH GRID	I GRADE	15	ST CROIX
3	9	NATURAL BLACK	BE PATIENT	P G MUSIC	15	JAMAICA
4	10	JAH CURE	NEVER DIE LIKE A FOOL	DANGER ZONE	15	JAMAICA
5	2	LUCIANO	JAH WORDS	RAS SANCTUARY	15
6	11	ANTHONY B	SMOKE FREE	BOGALUSA	15	JAMAICA
7	3	SUGAR MINOTT	DANCEHALL BUSINESS	BLACK ROOTS	15	JAMAICA
8	12	BURRO BANTON	RISE AND SHINE	MASSIVE B	15	JAMAICA
9	4	MICHAEL ROSE	BABYLON 9/11	LOVE INJECTION	15	JAMAICA
10	13	MISTY IN ROOTS	FORWARD	KAZ	15	UK
11	14	LACKSLEY CASTELL	PRINCESS LADY	NEGUS ROOTS	15
12	5	BURNING SPEAR	OUR MUSIC	BURNING MUSIC	15	JAMAICA
13	15	DENNIS BROWN	SUPER REGGAE & SOUL HITS	TROJAN	15	JAMAICA
14	16	JOSEY WALES	COWBOY STYLE	SELF	15
15	6	YAMI BOLO	MINISTRY	SELF	15
16	7	JR REID	ONE BLOOD	VP	15
17	17	MONTY ALEXANDER WITH ERNEST RANGLIN	ROCKSTEADY	TELARC	9
18	18	VARIOUS ARTIST	CAPITAL P	VP	7	NY
19	19	ZIGGY MARLEY	DRAGONFLY	RCA	9
20	20	BOB MARLEY & WAILERS	SLOGANS	ISLAND	16	JAMAICA
21	21	GREGORY ISAACS	MR. ISAACS	BLOOD & FIRE	8	JA
22	22	BEAT PHARMACY	CONSTANT PRESSURE	DEEP SPACE MEDIA	8
23	23	LEROY SMART	DREAD HOT IN AFRICA	MAKASOUND	8
24	24	ABIJAH	SAMPLER	KRUCIAL REGGAE	8
25	25	JR. KELLY	FIVE DESCIPLES- PT4	PENITENTIARY RECORDS	8
26	26	MESSENJAHZ	JOURNEY TO ZION	ONYXION	8
27	27	DILL-IN-JAH & PITT	ORIGINAL SONGS OF	AFRICAN DESCENDANTS	8
28	28	MUGZEE	OUTHOUSE VOL1	ODC/BOO RECORDS	6
29	29	THE VICEROYS	INNA DE YARD	MAKASOUND	6
30	30	BIG YOUTH	MUSICOLOGY	VISION SOUNDS	6
31	31	CHRONICLE	FEEL THIS ONE	LOCAL WORKS	6
32	32	JAH-N-I	RASTAFARI LIVE	HIGH HOPES	6
33	33	ZIGGI	HIGH TIME	ROCK'N VIBES-DAS VIBES	6
34	34	RAS PENCO	RIGHT PLACE	5TH ELEMENT	6
35	35	M	CD SINGLE	5TH ELEMENT	6
36	36	RANKIN SCROO	ABOVE DEM	CRUCIAL YOUTH/PULL UUUP	6
37	37	EVERTON BLENDER	MY TIME	EXPLORER	6
38	38	JAH MASON	RISE	UPRISING MUSIC	6
39	39	BINGHI GHOST	STREET HITS	STREET SCHOLAR RECORDS	8
40	40	VAUGHN BENHAMIN & RAS L	THRU & TRUE	FASTAFARIA	3
41	41	DENNIS BOVEL	DECIBEL	PRESSURE SOUNDS	3
42	42	PETER BROGGS	IGZABIHIR YAKAL	KING SHILO	3
43	43	LUCIANO	GIDEON	VISION SOUNDS	3
44	44	JAH MEEK	TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL	VELOCITY SOUNDS/HOUSE OF RIDDIM	3
45	45	LIVE WYYA	SOLID MEDITATION	YAAD MUZIK	3
46	46	MONO & NIKITAMAN	FUR IMMER	ROOTDOWN	3
47	47	MESHACH	AWAKE	WEVOLUSION	3
48	48	STEVIE CULTURE	BLESSEN	KING STEP RECORDS	3
49	49	NIGHTSHADE	MEETS SCIENTIST	ORGANIZED ELEMENTS	3
50	50	LIKKLE LION	BLOODSUCKER RIDDIM	JAHSOULJAH	2

Lorna Bennett

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