The 2006 One Love Festival lineup features a diverse group of acts with Reggae legends Gregory Isaacs and Cocoa Tea, Buju Banton, Capleton, Assassin, Elan, and the Live Wyya Band. The festival will travel to Florida, North Carolina, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Maryland.

Aug 24 - Revolution - Ft. Lauderdale

Aug 25 - Hard Rock Live - Orlando

Aug 26 - Jannus Landing - Tampa (BUJU BANTON & SHILOH BAND ONLY)

Aug 27 - Matrolina Expo Center - Charlotte

Aug 29 - Lincoln Theater - Raleigh

Aug 31 - Bank of America Pavillion - Boston

Sept 1 - House of Blues - Atlantic City

Sept 2 - Old Dominion University - Norfolk

Sept 3 - Roy Wilkins Park/IrieJamboree - Jamaica- Queens

Sept 4 - Pufferbellies - Hyannis

Sept 6 - Lupo's - Providence

Sept 7 - Toad's Place - New Haven

Sept 8 - Paramount Theater - Asbury Park

Sept 10 - Crossroads - Bladensburg

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Enjoy the 26th Annual Ragga Muffins Festival with VIP backstage passes for two - February 17-18, 2007 in Long Beach, CA. You'll al favorite reggae performers! Package valued at $1,700! Official Fest Site: http://www.raggamuffinsfestival.com. so receive roundtrip airfare for two with ground transportation to and from airport, plus two nights hotel at the festival host hotel. Mingle with your

* Airfare for winner and guest only if airport is more than 200 miles from Long Beach Airport or LAX; otherwise ground transportation will be provided from winner residence to hotel and back.

Sonicbids featured artist: Higha Seekah

Higha Seekah was born in Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica in 1980. Like many children growing up in Jamaica, Richard Harvey would sing on a church youth choir, seemingly in early preparation for his future musical aspiration. Westmoreland is also known for producing other Artists such as Peter Tosh. Highah Seekah spent his first 12 years living in Jamaica whereafter, his immediate family migrated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA in 1993.

While attending high school, he sang on the schools chorus/choir as a baritone (a baritone is a male voice of intermediate pitch, between bass and tenor) for the last 2 years of high school. It was in 1997 that he began to put pen to paper to voice to music and continued building himself. "At the turn of the millennium, I experienced a spiritual awakening. My consciousness took a leap forward and also became influenced by His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Sellassie I and the mystical Rastafari movement and way of life, which helps me develop as a conscious man and Artist." When asked what does Highah Seekah mean, his response is simply, "a seekah of highah consciousness. I strive to be creative and to make music to not only make one feel good but to get one to think and reflect on matters of life and the day and time in which we live.

Highah Seekah spent the subsequent years after the turn of the millennium further working on his talent and art and honing his skills. He has done some performances in and around Fort Lauderdale and Tampa and now looks to take his music to the world stage. Among many recordings, Highah Seekah will appear on Royal Inity Records Mad Notes Riddim compilation CD with "Body Mind & Soul." Mad Notes also features Artists such as Luciano, Natty King, Jah Mason, Lutan Fyah and Khari Kill and also Virgin Island Artists such as Binghi Ghost, Pressure, Ras Attitude and Niyorah.

Other forthcoming 'riddim driven' compilation appearances include One Harmony Records Unification Riddim with "See A Unity," Strange Things Riddim with - Dem Neva Think "Bout Jah," Sour Sop Riddim with "Mystical Vibes." He will appear on Ruff Riddims Productions African Union Riddim with Connected" and Bird Flu Riddim with "Bird Flu." Seekah has also recently completed recording for his debut 'mix-tape' entitled "Journalism 101: The Mix-Volume 1- which features over 20 lyrically substantial songs, showcasing the Artists vocal versatility and writing ability.

Many more works and shows are to follow as Highah Seekah buds blossoms and blooms into the Reggae World with natural talent which can no less be described as a gift from the Most High.

www.myspace.com/highahseekah

Joseph Hill of Culture Joseph Hill and Kaati Joseph Hill and Justine Ketola Joseph Hill

Joseph "Culture" Hill Goes to Zion

It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of Joseph "Culture" Hill of the momentous group Culture. His music, stage presence and brilliant wisdom touched the spirit and livity of many, many of us in the reggae community worldwide. This could be in part to the fact that he and his band toured tirelessly for nearly 200 shows a year. This is a heavyweight artist, whose work has a depth of message lyrically that is not only intense and rebellious, but inspiring and fun. As the original reggae teacher Joe Higgs once described the essence of great reggae, this music is "light as a feather, heavy as lead."

When he was not on tour he spent time tending his crops in the Jamaican countryside or recording. This combination of hard work and creative expression resulted in a feast for spirits hungry for the food of righteousness and the vibe of his unique brand of reggae.

Kaati, publisher of Reggae Festival Guide, also works in production year-round with concert promoter Renegade Productions. She had this to say after many years of association with Culture. "Of all the reggae bands that come throughout the year, they were like family. Joseph was genuinely happy to see us and Ms. P would invite us on the bus where she had pots cooking and sit us down for a plate." Ms. P or Pauline, Mr. Hill's wife has been the bands road manager for several years.

For many, his passing is similar to the passing of Bob "Tuff Gong" Marley. Like his predecesors in the practice of Jamaican pocomania, he invites us all to get ready to revamp our spirits, calling to us with lyrics that report on the revelations of revolution. An original founder of black consciousness in reggae music, he first broke out in 1976 with the "Two Sevens Clash" which was named one of the "50 Coolest Records" by Rolling Stone mangazine in 2002. Culture released 26 albums during Joseph Hill's lifetime.

Joseph Hill fell ill while on tour in Germany, and passed away from liver failure in Berlin on the morning of August 19, 2006. What is planned for the future is that his son Kenyatta will take up the mantle singing lead vocals as a tribute to his father. Joseph Hill was born January 22, 1949.

There is a special memorial site established by Sista Irie's Conscious Party webpage. Please go to www.consciousparty.com/joehilltributebook.html to express your feelings. Also check out www.CultureReggae.net for updates on the band's future plans.
 
 
 
 
 

Reggae Festival E-guide caught up with Sageman at Reggae On The River and learned of this unique partnership. The official Bob Marley and Tuff Gong drums are in production and available now.

The Sageman Story

Jim "Sageman" Knapp and his lovely wife Kris started Sageman Drums in 1997 from the trunk of their car. Being dedicated "Deadheads" they attended Grateful Dead concerts and music festivals all over the country. Both Jim and Kris loved concert energy, especially at the festivals and decided to put together a booth for a year and give it a try. That first booth was small but it was the start of something special.

Now, many years later they are the proud and hard working owners of a unique company that was built at the grass roots level. While their company has grown quickly they haven't forgotten where it all started and continue to have a presence at most of the major music festivals in California. The Sageman main office is located in Laguna Beach and their overflowing warehouse is in Santa Ana which houses a product line that has wildly outgrown the trunk. Their innovative product line includes world class djembe drums, old world hand percussion, clothing, jewelry, drum accessories, and authentic Balinese gazebos.

Sageman Drums sells all their products at the wholesale and retail levels. They also offer substantial discounts to schools and educators that are looking to bring the healing nature of old world percussion to the classroom.

Jim and Kris see the same people, year after year at Festivals and have built a reputation for quality and friendly service. The Sageman look has become unmistakable.

The "Sageman" loves what he does! There are many ways to purchase Sageman products. Either through your local Sageman retailer, directly from the Sageman website, or at a music festival.

Sageman Drums
483 Aster
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: 888-4SAGEMN
www.sagemandrums.com
 
 
 
 
 

Reggae Forum presents the Hollywood Ska and Reggae Festival Part . Once again presenting several legendary artistes in reggae all for one night only. Part 2 features Ken Boothe, U-Roy, Leroy Sibbles, "The Ethiopian" Leonard Dillon, Stranger Cole, MC Junor Francis and more

When: Sunday August 27, 2006 The Music Box (@ The Fonda Theatre)
6126 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood
All Ages - 6pm Doors / 7pm Showtime

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 24th of August 2006 02:39:03 AM
TW	LW	Artist:	CD Title:	Label:	Weeks On:	Location:
1	NEW	VARIOUS ARTISTS	MAD NOTES RIDDIM	ROYAL INITY RECORDS	1	JAMAICA
2	NEW	MUNGOS HI-FI	SONGS OF ZION RIDDIM	SCOOTCH BONNET RECORDS	1	SCOTLAND
3	NEW	ZUKIE JOSEPH	IT´S ABOUT TIME'FI REAL'	UTOPIA RECORDS	1	JAMAICA
4	NEW	LITTLE ROY	CHILDREN OF THE MOST HIGH	PHAROS RECORDS	1	JAMAICA
5	NEW	BAMBOO B	JAH HEAVENS	BAMBOO B RECORDS	1	ST KITTS
6	NEW	VARIOUS ARTISTS	STUDIO ONE ROOTS 2	SOUL JAZZ RECORDS	1	JAMAICA
7	NEW	VARIOUS ARTISTS	PHAROS FRONTLINE	PHAROS RECORDS	1	JAMAICA
8	NEW	VARIOUS ARTISTS	UMOJA DUB'LOVE&UNITY'	DEB MUSIC	1	JAMAICA
9	NEW	VARIOUS ARTISTS	MORE PRESSURE VOL.1	PRESSURE SOUNDS	1	UK
10	39	JAH MASON	RISE	UPRISING MUSIC	12
11	17	NUCLEUS ROOTS	HEART OF DUB	UNIVERSAL EGG	1	UK
12	34	GROUNDATION	YOUNG TREE	YOUNG TREE RECORDS	1
13	26	THE LAMBSBREAD	SING PRAISE	ADIN NIN RECORDS	1	HI
14	NEW	INNER VISIONS	SPIRITUAL DANCER	BLUE BITCH MUSIC	1	VIRGIN ISLANDS
15	18	MONTY ALEXANDER WITH ERNEST RANGLIN	ROCKSTEADY	TELARC	15
16	19	VARIOUS ARTIST	CAPITAL P	VP	13	NY
17	20	ZIGGY MARLEY	DRAGONFLY	RCA	15
18	21	BOB MARLEY & WAILERS	SLOGANS	ISLAND	22	JAMAICA
19	14	FAT FREDDY'S DROP	THE DROP	WANDERING EYE	21	AUSTRALIA
20	15	MIDNITE	JAH GRID	I GRADE	21	ST CROIX
21	9	NATURAL BLACK	BE PATIENT	P G MUSIC	21	JAMAICA
22	5	JAH CURE	NEVER DIE LIKE A FOOL	DANGER ZONE	21	JAMAICA
23	2	LUCIANO	JAH WORDS	RAS SANCTUARY	21
24	6	ANTHONY B	SMOKE FREE	BOGALUSA	21	JAMAICA
25	3	SUGAR MINOTT	DANCEHALL BUSINESS	BLACK ROOTS	21	JAMAICA
26	10	BURRO BANTON	RISE AND SHINE	MASSIVE B	21	JAMAICA
27	11	MICHAEL ROSE	BABYLON 9/11	LOVE INJECTION	21	JAMAICA
28	12	MISTY IN ROOTS	FORWARD	KAZ	21	UK
29	13	LACKSLEY CASTELL	PRINCESS LADY	NEGUS ROOTS	21
30	16	BURNING SPEAR	OUR MUSIC	BURNING MUSIC	21	JAMAICA
31	7	DENNIS BROWN	SUPER REGGAE & SOUL HITS	TROJAN	21	JAMAICA
32	4	JOSEY WALES	COWBOY STYLE	SELF	21
33	8	YAMI BOLO	MINISTRY	SELF	21
34	1	JR REID	ONE BLOOD	VP	21
35	22	GREGORY ISAACS	MR. ISAACS	BLOOD & FIRE	14	JA
36	23	BEAT PHARMACY	CONSTANT PRESSURE	DEEP SPACE MEDIA	14
37	24	LEROY SMART	DREAD HOT IN AFRICA	MAKASOUND	14
38	25	ABIJAH	SAMPLER	KRUCIAL REGGAE	14
39	26	JR. KELLY	FIVE DESCIPLES- PT4	PENITENTIARY RECORDS	14
40	27	MESSENJAHZ	JOURNEY TO ZION	ONYXION	14
41	28	DILL-IN-JAH & PITT	ORIGINAL SONGS OF	AFRICAN DESCENDANTS	14
42	29	MUGZEE	OUTHOUSE VOL1	ODC/BOO RECORDS	12
43	30	THE VICEROYS	INNA DE YARD	MAKASOUND	12
44	31	BIG YOUTH	MUSICOLOGY	VISION SOUNDS	12
45	32	CHRONICLE	FEEL THIS ONE	LOCAL WORKS	12
46	33	JAH-N-I	RASTAFARI LIVE	HIGH HOPES	12
47	34	ZIGGI	HIGH TIME	ROCK'N VIBES-DAS VIBES	12
48	35	RAS PENCO	RIGHT PLACE	5TH ELEMENT	12
49	36	M	CD SINGLE	5TH ELEMENT	12
50	37	RANKIN SCROO	ABOVE DEM	CRUCIAL YOUTH/PULL UUUP	12

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