MATISYAHU
With special guests

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD

Following closely on the success of his new studio album Youth, Matisyahu will be making a few West Coast stops at the Santa Barbara Bowl on August 8 and the award-winning Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on August 9 with special guests Michael Franti & Spearhead. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or at The Greek Theatre and Santa Barbara Bowl Box Offices.

The past two years have been filled with excitement and challenges for Matisyahu and his band mates known as Roots Tonic. Since the release of his 2004 debut, Shake Off The Dust... Arise and the phenomenal success of last year's Live At Stubb's and the single "King Without A Crown," Matisyahu has continued to bring his uncanny, electrifying fusion of orthodox Judaism and classic reggae music to millions of new listeners. Now, Matisyahu reflects and draws upon the myriad experiences that have led him to this pinnacle on his sophomore studio album, Youth.

Youth is a compelling mix of ancient and modern sounds and ideas. The propulsive title track, with its rallying cry "youth is the engine of the world," draws upon Matisyahu's studies of Chabad Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn ­ as well as his own tumultuous past. On Youth, Matisyahu expands his musical universe.

Michael Franti and Spearhead are in performance to celebrate the release of the new CD Yell Fire! Partially recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, with Chris Blackwell, guests include Sly & Robbie and Gentleman. Yell Fire! is part of a thematic trilogy that includes the film and book I Know I'm Not Alone, which document Franti's recent visits to Iraq, Israel and Palestine.

Additional Michael Franti dates include a taping of the national syndicated E-Town at the Boulder Theatre in Boulder, Colorado, The Kaslo Jazz Festival on August 4th, Reggae On The River on August 6th (sold out) and the dates above with Matisyahu.

BEFORE THE LEGEND SWEEPSTAKES

Enter to Win the
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.

MVD Visual and Fari Int. Productions are pleased to announce the home viewing release of Roots Daughters for worldwide distribution on DVD.

Bianca Nyavingi Brynda's powerful and unique documentary stars Judy Mowatt and focuses on the Rastafari movement from the woman's perspective. Roots Daughters not only traces the origins of Rastafari roots from Africa, but it also examines various groups of Rasta-women from Jamaica, Guyana, South America, and Canada and their diverse social, political, and economic reality.

Beautifully shot on location by the award winning cinematographer Derek Rogers, the film focuses on the Rasta-women's fight for equality in a male dominated culture. Nyahbinghi, the central ritual of Rastafari, which includes drumming, chanting, and reasoning, is featured for the first time. Also, critical Rastafarian figures are profiled, including Emperor Haile Selassie (the spiritual leader of Rastafari), Marcus Garvey (Jamaica's Black Freedom fighter), and musical prophet/reggae superstar Bob Marley, who helped spread the movement around the world through his music.

Roots Daughters offers the viewer a rare opportunity to explore the organic and often complex Rastafarian world from the female's perspective. It's an evocative, thought-provoking, touching and unique testament to this intriguing culture.

Festival Screenings:
ROTOTOM SUNSPASH 2006 - Osoppo, Italy (Biggest Reggae Festival in Europe)
BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - WORLD PREMIER SCREENING - Germany
NOMINATED FOR THE BEST FILM AWARD - South Bend, Indiana
BLACK INT. CINEMA FESTIVAL - New York, New York
USA BLACK INT. CINEMA FESTIVAL - Berlin, Germany
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Oakland, California
WINE COUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL - Napa Valley, California
LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Leeds, England

For more information visit: www.mvdb2b.com
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming South Florida Independence Events and more!

July 29, Sat, 8pm
22nd Annual Jamaica Grand Independence Day Ball
Presented by:
Caribbean Music Festival, Inc.
Guest of Honor:
Dr. Gordon Shirley - Ambassador of Jamaica to the USA
Entertaiment by:
Little Mento Band
Errol Lee & The Bare Essentials Band
Gary Enforcement
Dress: Formal
Tickets: $80 (Includes Dinner)

Net proceeds to benefit Needy Kids of Jamaica / USA. Radisson Hotel 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Downtown Miami Info: 954-432-6243

JULY 30, Sunday, 7pm
Culturama 2006 Mello-Go-Round
The premier family show celebrating emancipation and Jamaica's 44th independence anniversary. Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
information call 305-891-2944
www.jamaware.org www.caribbeanriddims.com

August 5
Old Time Jamaica Independence Street Dance
Presented by:
St. Andrew Technical High School Alumni Assoc. of South Florida and Dinthill Technical High School Alumni Assoc. Florida Chapter Entertainment by:
Eric "Mr. Festival" Donaldson
Backed by: Code Red Band Music by guest DJ's:
Lady C - WAVS
Franklyn Roosevelt
Ron Burke MystiK 1400
Dave "Brenty" Harris
Live Broadcast on HOT 105 10pm-1am
Live International broadcast on Mystik 1400AM
Caricom Freight Consolidators
(Asphalt Courtyard and Street) 14735 NW 25th Crt. Opa Locka
7pm-until, Admission: $12 Advanced; $15 Gate
Children under 12 FREE
For more information call:
305-687-1677

Aug. 6, Sunday
Jamaica's 44th Independence Day
Celebration Pinic & Flag Day Games, food, entertainment Soccer Game
Media vs. Club DJ's
Presented by:
Jamaica's Independence & Cultural Celebration Inc.
Brian Piccolo Park
9501 Sheridan St.
Cooper City
10am-7:30pm, Free Admission with Jamaican
colors; $5 without
info: 954-437-2600

Aug. 10, Thurs., 6pm, $15-$45
Uniting the World Through Music
Reggae Sunsplash
UB40, Toots & Maytals, Maxi Priest, Third World & more.
Sound Advice Amphitheatre
601-7 Sansbury's Way
West Palm Beach
Thurs., 6pm, $15-$45
CONCERT HOTLINE: (561) 793-0445
www.ticketmaster.com

AUGUST 24
ONE LOVE FESTIVAL
featuring:
BUJU BANTON
CAPLETON
GREGORY ISAACS
COCOA TEA
ASSASIN
ELAN
LIVE WYYA BAND
Revolution
200 West Broward Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
DOORS: 7PM; SHOW: 8PM, ADV. $38.00
DOS $45.00 (ages 21+)
www.jointherevolution.net

AUGUST 29
311
WITH: THE WAILERS and PEPPER
Sound Advice Amphitheatre
601-7 Sansbury's Way
West Palm Beach
CONCERT HOTLINE: (561) 793-0445
www.Ticketmaster.com

Sept. 24
5th Annual Jamaican Jerk Festival
Markham Park
State Road 84 & Weston Road
Weston
Sun, Noon to 9pm
Info: 305.891.1242
www.caribbeanriddims.com www.ticketmaster.com

Greetings,

Anyone who has ever raised a child or helped knows that it takes a lot of hard work, patience and grace. The challenges of parenthood also produce some of the greatest rewards in life. Recently, I received an email that I wanted to share with you. It impressed me because it is simple, yet profound. This is Bob's Recipe for a strong family unit:

The following elements will be included in the recipe and blended to create a solid unit:

1) Knowing who you are.

2) Understanding and compassion

3) Love and respect

4) Express your feelings in a way that doesn't destroy the people in the family.

5) Have fun and laughter as often as possible.

6) Add your higher power, whatever that would be for you, as support for the family.

7) Love yourselves.

8) Have clear communications among the family members. Let the family members finish their communication without interruption.

9) Be a good listener.

10) Allow a family member to cry if they need to.

11) Look for support people in the community when needed to help the family through trouble periods.

Blend all ingredients to make a strong balanced family unit. Please feel free to add whatever measurements you desire of the above to meet your goals in life.

Who is Bob you ask? Bob Hesseltine is a retired cattlemen and father of two. He is a gentleman and kind-hearted soul. When I asked Bob why he created the recipe he replied, "Families are in turmoil in the World today. There is lot of lack of communication among families due to high stress levels of the parents having to cope with their daily lives. This recipe is a tool to use to lighten up some of the stress that goes on in the family unit." Thanks Bob for your wonderful insight.

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.

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 26th of July 2006 11:58:36 PM
TW	LW	Artist:	CD Title:	Label:	Weeks On:	Location:
1	12	MICHAEL ROSE	BABYLON 9/11	LOVE INJECTION	17	JAMAICA
2	7	BURNING SPEAR	OUR MUSIC	BURNING MUSIC	17	JAMAICA
3	3	FAT FREDDY'S DROP	THE DROP	WANDERING EYE	17	AUSTRALIA
4	6	LACKSLEY CASTELL	PRINCESS LADY	NEGUS ROOTS	17
5	9	MIDNITE	JAH GRID	I GRADE	17	ST CROIX
6	10	ANTHONY B	SMOKE FREE	BOGALUSA	17	JAMAICA
7	5	BURRO BANTON	RISE AND SHINE	MASSIVE B	17	JAMAICA
8	16	YAMI BOLO	MINISTRY	SELF	17
9	2	LUCIANO	JAH WORDS	RAS SANCTUARY	17
10	13	MISTY IN ROOTS	FORWARD	KAZ	17	UK
11	14	DENNIS BROWN	SUPER REGGAE & SOUL HITS	TROJAN	17	JAMAICA
12	15	JOSEY WALES	COWBOY STYLE	SELF	17
13	8	JR REID	ONE BLOOD	VP	17
14	4	NATURAL BLACK	BE PATIENT	P G MUSIC	17	JAMAICA
15	1	JAH CURE	NEVER DIE LIKE A FOOL	DANGER ZONE	17	JAMAICA
16	11	SUGAR MINOTT	DANCEHALL BUSINESS	BLACK ROOTS	17	JAMAICA
17	17	MONTY ALEXANDER WITH ERNEST RANGLIN	ROCKSTEADY	TELARC	11
18	18	VARIOUS ARTIST	CAPITAL P	VP	9	NY
19	19	ZIGGY MARLEY	DRAGONFLY	RCA	11
20	20	BOB MARLEY & WAILERS	SLOGANS	ISLAND	18	JAMAICA
21	21	GREGORY ISAACS	MR. ISAACS	BLOOD & FIRE	10	JA
22	22	BEAT PHARMACY	CONSTANT PRESSURE	DEEP SPACE MEDIA	10
23	23	LEROY SMART	DREAD HOT IN AFRICA	MAKASOUND	10
24	24	ABIJAH	SAMPLER	KRUCIAL REGGAE	10
25	25	JR. KELLY	FIVE DESCIPLES- PT4	PENITENTIARY RECORDS	10
26	26	MESSENJAHZ	JOURNEY TO ZION	ONYXION	10
27	27	DILL-IN-JAH & PITT	ORIGINAL SONGS OF	AFRICAN DESCENDANTS	10
28	28	MUGZEE	OUTHOUSE VOL1	ODC/BOO RECORDS	8
29	29	THE VICEROYS	INNA DE YARD	MAKASOUND	8
30	30	BIG YOUTH	MUSICOLOGY	VISION SOUNDS	8
31	31	CHRONICLE	FEEL THIS ONE	LOCAL WORKS	8
32	32	JAH-N-I	RASTAFARI LIVE	HIGH HOPES	8
33	33	ZIGGI	HIGH TIME	ROCK'N VIBES-DAS VIBES	8
34	34	RAS PENCO	RIGHT PLACE	5TH ELEMENT	8
35	35	M	CD SINGLE	5TH ELEMENT	8
36	36	RANKIN SCROO	ABOVE DEM	CRUCIAL YOUTH/PULL UUUP	8
37	37	EVERTON BLENDER	MY TIME	EXPLORER	8
38	38	JAH MASON	RISE	UPRISING MUSIC	8
39	39	BINGHI GHOST	STREET HITS	STREET SCHOLAR RECORDS	10
40	40	VAUGHN BENHAMIN & RAS L	THRU & TRUE	FASTAFARIA	5
41	41	DENNIS BOVEL	DECIBEL	PRESSURE SOUNDS	5
42	42	PETER BROGGS	IGZABIHIR YAKAL	KING SHILO	5
43	43	LUCIANO	GIDEON	VISION SOUNDS	5
44	44	JAH MEEK	TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL	VELOCITY SOUNDS/HOUSE OF RIDDIM	5
45	45	LIVE WYYA	SOLID MEDITATION	YAAD MUZIK	5
46	46	MONO & NIKITAMAN	FUR IMMER	ROOTDOWN	5
47	47	MESHACH	AWAKE	WEVOLUSION	5
48	48	STEVIE CULTURE	BLESSEN	KING STEP RECORDS	5
49	49	NIGHTSHADE	MEETS SCIENTIST	ORGANIZED ELEMENTS	5
50	50	LIKKLE LION	BLOODSUCKER RIDDIM	JAHSOULJAH	4

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