Bob Marley Roots Rock Reggae Festival

Reggae ambassadors Ziggy and Stephen Marley, and Bunny Wailer, along with Ozomatli, stir it up on their family tribute to the Legend, the Bob Marley: Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival.

Ziggy and Stephen Marley, two of Bob Marley's children who were both tremendously influenced by their father, have carved out their own unique reggae sounds. The brothers, along with siblings Sharon and Cedella, released their first track as Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers in 1979, when Stephen was only six years old. "We've been making music together since birth," Stephen said. "Our first song was produced by our father, called 'Children Playing in the Streets'." The group, blending blues, R&B, hip-hop and reggae, went on to win three Grammy awards.

Ziggy released his latest and second solo album, Love is My Religion (Tuff Gong Worldwide), on July 2. Embracing both the spiritual and emotional side of life, it expands upon the personal, social and political themes explored in his debut CD, Dragonfly. Its musical center is clearly reggae, peppered by African percussion and other flavors. Friendship is one of the album's recurring themes, whether as the core of monogamous love or the connective tissue of global brotherhood.

This performance marks the first time that he has performed this new material live, and Stephen Marley's first headlining tour, where he performs songs from his upcoming solo debut, Mind Control.

Bunny Wailer, a key member of reggae's musical foundation, grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Together they formed the legendary group the Wailers. Bunny's strong tenor vocals were used primarily for the band's harmonies, but he occasionally sang lead on such Marley tracks as "Dancing Shoes" and "Sunday Morning." His 1996 solo album, Hall of Fame (RAS Records), a tribute to Bob Marley, earned Bunny his third Grammy. This show is the first time that Ziggy, Stephen and Bunny Wailer have joined together for a tour.

Ozomatli, which describes itself as a multi-ethnic, political, Latin-breakbeat-salsa-funk-reggae-hip-hop-rock orchestra, will release a new record, Don't Mess With The Dragon, in early 2007. It was recorded over the past year in San Francisco and a handful of L.A. studios. The Los Angeles collective won a Grammy and a Latin Grammy for their pastiche of hip-hop, Latin and Middle Eastern styles on 2004's Street Signs.

The Roots Rock Reggae Festival tour starts this week at Reggae On The River.

Sunday August 6, Reggae On The River, Redway, CA SOLD OUT

Tuesday August 8, Reno Hilton Amphitheatre, Reno, NV

Thursday August 10, Viejas Casino-Concerts in the Park, Alpine, CA

Friday August 11, Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA

Saturday August 12, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA

Sunday August 13, Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA

Tuesday August 15, Palms Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

Wednesday August 16, Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre, Tucson, AZ

Thursday August 17, Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, AZ

Friday August 16, Journal Pavilion, Albuquerque, NM

Saturday August 19, Red Rocks Amphiteatre, Morrison, CO

Sunday August 20, World One Memorial Park, Kansas City, MO

Wednesday August 23, Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA

Thursday August 24, Bank of America Pavilition, Boston, MA

Friday August 25, Penn's Landing-Festival Pier, Philadelphia, PA

Saturday August 26, Telos Pavilion Harbor, Portsmouth, VA

Sunday August 27, The Filene Center at Wolftrap, Vienna, VA

BEFORE THE LEGEND SWEEPSTAKES

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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.)

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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!...

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Miss Lou passes on

Louise Bennett-Coverley passed away in Toronto, Canada on July 26, 2006. She was a beloved part of the Jamaican Arts Culture. As Kingston native Patrick Lewis Higgs told Reggae Festival Guide she "help make patios get exposure. She take it up and all over the world in a comedic form." As he recalled his childhood and Miss Lou as she was known, he said "We used to participate in her talent contest 'Ring Ding' for the youth that was held in front of JBC. And every day before the midday news she was heard with her program 'Auntie Roachie Say' which told bits of wisdom from an imaginary aunt."

She also had a tremendous influence on the music community as her gift for the word and delivery of the cultural stories permeated the climate during reggae's formative years. This gift is explored in the book DUBWISE by Canada-based Jamaican author, Klive Walker (Insomniac Press, 2005)

Miss Lou will lie in State at the Jamaica National Arena on August 7 & 8.

Funeral services for Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley will be held at Coke Methodist Church in Kingston at 2 pm on August 9, 2006

Louise Bennett was born on September 7, 1919. She was a Jamaican poet and activist. From Kingston, Jamaica Louise Bennett remains a household name in Jamaica, a "Living Legend" and a cultural icon. She received her education from Ebenezer and Calabar Elementary Schools, St. Simon’s College, Excelsior College, Friends College (Highgate).

Although she lived in Toronto, Canada for the last decade she still receives the homage of the expatriate West Indian community in the north as well as a large Canadian following.

She was described as Jamaica's leading comedienne, as the "only poet who has really hit the truth about her society through its own language", and as an important contributor to her country of "valid social documents reflecting the way Jamaicans think and feel and live. Through her poems in Jamaican patois, she raised the dialect of the Jamaican folk to an art level which is acceptable to and appreciated by all in Jamaica.

In her poems she was able to capture all the spontaneity of the expression of Jamaicans' joys and sorrows, their ready, poignant and even wicked wit, their religion and their philosophy of life. Her first dialect poem was written when she was fourteen years old. A British Council Scholarship took her to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where she studied in the late 1940’s.

Bennett not only had a scholarship to attend the academy but she auditioned and won a scholarship. After graduation she worked with repertory companies in Coventry, Huddersfield and Amersham as well as in intimate revues all over England. On her return to Jamaica she taught drama to youth and adult groups both in social welfare agencies and for the University of the West Indies Extra Mural Department.

She lectured extensively in the United States and the United Kingdom on Jamaican folklore and music and represented Jamaica all over the world. She married Eric Winston Coverley in 1954 (who died in 2002) and has one stepson and several adopted children. She enjoys Theatre, Movies and Auction sales.

Her contribution to Jamaican cultural life was such that she was honored with the M.B.E., the Norman Manley Award for Excellence (in the field of Arts), the Order of Jamaica (1974) the Institute of Jamaica's Musgrave Silver and Gold Medals for distinguished eminence in the field of Arts and Culture, and in 1983 the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of the West Indies. In September 1988 her composition "You're going home now", won a nomination from the Academy of Canadian Cinema ad Television, for the best original song in the movie "Milk and Honey."

In 1998 she received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from York University, Toronto, Canada. The Jamaica Government also appointed her Cultural Ambassador at Large for Jamaica. On Jamaica’s independence day 2001, Bennett-Coverley was appointed as a Member of the Order of Merit for her distinguished contribution to the development of the Arts and Culture.

Reprinted from the Jamaica Information Service and www.louisebennett.com
 
 
 
 

Jamaican Independence Day August 6

The Jamaica National Flag The Jamaica National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. The country was formerly a colony of the British West Indies. A bipartisan committee of the Jamaica House of Representatives designed the Jamaican Flag which consists of a diagonal cross with four triangles placed side by side. The diagonal cross is gold; the top and bottom triangles are green; and the hoist and fly (side) triangles are black. "The sun shineth, the land is green and the people are strong and creative" is the symbolism of the colours of the flag. Black depicts the strength and creativity of the people; Gold, the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight; and green, hope and agricultural resources.

The Jamaican Coat of Arms The Jamaican national motto is ‘Out of Many One People’, based on the population’s multi-racial roots. The motto is represented on the Coat of Arms, showing a male and female member of the Taino tribe standing on either side of a shield which bears a red cross with five golden pineapples. The crest shows a Jamaican crocodile mounted on the Royal Helmet of the British Monarchy and mantling.

National Bird - The Doctor-Bird (Trochilus polytmus) or Swallow-Tail Hummingbird The doctor bird or swallow tail humming bird, is one of the most outstanding of the 320 species of hummingbirds. It lives only in Jamaica. These birds’ beautiful feathers have no counterpart in the entire bird population and they produce iridescent colours characterstic only of that family. In addition to these beautiful feathers, the mature male has tow long tails which stream behind him when he flies. For years the doctor bird has been immortalized in Jamaican folklore and song. The origin of the name ‘Docor-bird’ is somewhat unsettled. It has been said that the name was given because the erect black crest and tails resemble the top hat and long tail coats doctors used to wear in the old days. Other schools of thought believe that it refers to the way the birds lance the flowers with their bills to extract nectar. According to Frederic Cassidy the bird is an object of superstition. The Arawaks spread the belief that the bird had magical powers. They called it the ‘God bird’, believing it was the reincarnation of dead souls. This is manifested in a folk song which says: "Doctor Bud a cunny bud, hard bud fe dead". (It is a clever bird which cannot be easily killed).
 
 
 
 

TRUCKEE REGGAE FESTIVAL
JUNIOR REID (THE VOICE OF BLACK UHURU)
AND REGGAE ANGELS
And ZION ROOTS
Also INSTANT MESSENGERS
Truckee Regional Park, Truckee, CA
Gates 4:30pm/Show 5pm
Saturday, August 5
Tickets $20
All ages

TRUCKEE REGGAE FESTIVAL WITH JUNIOR REID (THE VOICE OF BLACK UHURU PLUS THREE MORE BANDS ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 AT TRUCKEE REGIONAL PARK

Renegade Productions brings the Truckee Reggae Festival back this summer with the Jamaican-born singer Junior Reid ­ the voice of Black Uhuru. Also performing with Reid are the Reggae Angels, Zion Roots and the Instant Messengers. The gates open at 4:30pm and the music starts at 5pm. This is an all ages venue and fun for the whole family with arts/crafts and food vendors. No dogs, alcohol or glass allowed to be brought in to the venue.The Lyons Club is on site selling beer, wine and water. Tickets are $20.

Reid is best known as the man that gave us the monster reggae hit "One Blood" as well as being the man that replaced Michael Rose as lead vocalist with Black Uhuru. Junior gets his inspiration from places, people and things, and has embraced BoBo Shanti, an orthodox branch of the Rastafarian religion.

He recorded his first single at the age of fourteen for the "late great"Hugh Mundell and then went on to form his own band "Voice of Progress" and recorded the album "Mini-Bus Driver".

A strong admirer of Black Uhuru, Reid slipped with ease into the role of lead vocalist. Collaborating with Duckie and Puma, he delivered "Brutal, to critical acclaim from the media and public.

From his early days in the Waterhouse area of Kingston, Junior Reid was busy establishing himself as a singer of note with the group Voice of Progress. An early album for the Negus Roots label featured the track "Mini Bus Driver", and the Junior Reid sound was felt throughout the world. Interestingly enough, the Negus Roots label out of England was also responsible for first recording Don Carlos, also a Waterhouse singer and close associate of Junior Reid. Reid started turning out many hit, including, "Boom Shak-A-Lak" and "Foreign Mind". It was at this early peak of popularity when he was asked to sing lead for Black Uhuru (1985). Around 1991, Junior Reid set up the JR Recording Studio and record distribution company in Kingston, Jamaica. A number of top Jamaican artist have recorded there, and Junior Reid has produced a good number of critically respected albums. From his humble beginnings in the ghetto of Waterhouse to the CEO of a major recording studio and record label, Junior Reid has accomplished a great deal on this short time on earth, and his future continues to look even brighter.

REGGAE ANGELS

Currently based in the San Francisco, Calif. area, The Reggae Angels play regularly around the greater.Bay area, and have been touring the last eight years the western U.S. and Canada and Hawaii. They have also performed in South America. The Reggae Angels have played many festivals including Reggae on the River, The Roots Mountain Reggae Festival in northeastern Washington State, Reggae in the Park in San Francisco, Kauai Splash in Hawaii, The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival and many others. The Reggae Angels have backed many international artist including Don Carlos, Horace Andy, Michael Rose, Big Youth, The Abyssinians, Edi Fitzroy, Bernard Collins, Carlton & The Shoes, Junior Murvin, Clinton Fearon, Andrew Tosh and Junior Reid.

The Reggae Angels vocalists are Fenton Wardle and Cynthia Roots. Cynthia has her own CD titled - "Save Our Souls" (Kings Music International 2000) She is a message recording artist. Fenton, the lead vocalist and bandleader, took his accordion to the streets in San Francisco where he started playing for the public at the age of twelve. In 1986 Fenton formed a band on the West coast called The Chosen Few. In 1989 the band re-arranged and was called The Elevations. Fenton sang lead and harmony vocals, and played keyboards. With the Elevations he produced two albums - "Jah Guide" and "Good Judgment". In 1992 Fenton left the Elevations and started the Reggae Angels.

With the Reggae Angels Fenton has produced "Guard the Honor", "Jealousy", "Truth and Conviction", "Spirit, Signs and Wonders", "Which Road will you Choose", "Live Positive", "Come To Jah", "Save Our Souls", "A Heart With Love" and "Balance", along with six instrumental albums. Augustus Pablo is featured playing melodica and synthesizer on the earlier works adding his melodious far eastern sound. The early mixing was done in Jamaica with some of the foremost reggae engineers including Sylvan Morris, David Rowe, Soljie, Dr. Marshall and Hugh Palmer. Scientist mixed the next four albums in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. "Balance" was mixed at Lion and Fox recording studios by Jim Fox in July 2003 The Reggae Angels have one of the most prolific catalogues of any U.S.- based reggae band, including 12 CDs and numerous dubs. Their latest release "Balance" has been well received and a new project- "Make Blessings" - is near completion.

Fans of Reggae know The Angels deliver high-energy performances with a happy uplifting sound and a deep sincere message. Their music speaks of God consciousness - beneficial truths for all humanity. The lyrics are condensed spiritual insight and teachings - the message. The Reggae Angels have their own recording studio in Oakland, California called The Workshop. Their focus is on spirituality, affirming and clarifying the message of the prophets - advice and prayers to bring us nearer to God.

ZION ROOTS

Audiences love dancing and swaying to the music of Zion Roots as they perform all the reggae standards made famous by Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff and then break into high-energy calypso for some hot dancing.

Zion Roots ­ currently a five-piece band, was created in the mystic Santa Cruz mountains when two Rasta countrymen from the Caribbean Isle of Dominica, Nicolas Gregoire and Jus Lewis, both musicians, met up in 1999 and began making their own reggae music. Infusing a positive Rasta message of peace and love in a roots reggae style, Zion Roots performs to packed houses at a variety of festivals, clubs, and private events through out Northern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Cruz, San Jose, and has opened for major reggae artists such as Culture and The Itals.

Nicolas Gregoire, on lead vocals and percussion has been singing and songwriting since the age of eighteen. He has performed with many reggae bandsboth in the Caribbean and the United States, and has performed with Zion Roots, which he co-founded in 1999.

Jus Lewis, on bass guitar, riddim guitar and vocals has been playing bass and rhythm guitar since 1980. Jus played with several bands in the Caribbean, the Razor Band (Dominica), the Natural Roots Band and the ReggaeRoots Band (St. Thomas) before his move to the U.S.

INSTANT MESSENGERS

The Instant Messengers are a diverse crew out of San Francisco making conscious hip-hop and coming out with a new release this August: KILL THE IMAGE

Advance tickets are available: Tahoe/Truckee: New Moon, Joby's, The Dam Café, Alice's Mountain Market in Squaw Valley, Mad About Music, Tahoe Hemp; Reno: Recycled Records. Online at www.renegadeshows.com www.renegadeshows.com , jambase.com and tickets.com. Credit card phone orders at 530/583-2801.

For more info or credit card phone order contact Renegade Productions: 530/583-2801.
 
 
 
 

U.S. East Coast Upcoming Reggae Events

• AUGUST 5th (Boston, MA) - 4th Annual Forward Sound Clash featuring Stout Style (Boston) vs. EarthForce (Boston) vs. Itation (VT) vs. Generationz (NYC, reigning champs) Kay's Oasis, 1125 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA. 10 - 2am, 21 + more info: www.jahrich.com ***ONLY ONE SOUND GETS THE TROPHY***

• August 5 - (Hartford, CT) Bounty Killer West Indian Social Club

• August 8 - (Cambridge, MA) Desrie Middle East, 472 Mass Ave

• August 9 - (Portsmouth, NH) Sandeego with Green Lion The Red Door, www.soulofthelion.com/stormy.html

• August 9 - (Wellfleet, MA) Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, New Kingston Band, Itation Sound The Beachcomber, www.thebeachcomber.com

• August 10 - (Portland, ME) Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, New Kingston Band, Green Lion Crew The Asylum, www.asylumlive.com

• August 10 - (Onset, MA) Jah N I Harbor Watch Inn, Special 5:00 p.m. show

• August 11 - (Stowe, VT) Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, New Kingston Band, Itation Sound The Rusty Nail, www.rustynailbar.com

• August 11 - (Boston, MA) Baby Cham, Cecile Club Mirage (888 Tremont St.), Brought to you by Choice FM, Doors 10pm, $25 before 11:30

• August 12 - (Brooklyn, NY) King Addies, LP International, Earth Ruler in the Return of the Brooklyn Warlords C-PAC, 1020 E 48th St., $30, For tickets and info call 917-312-2044

• August 12 - (Hartford, CT) Ghost, Mavado, Alozade, Major Mackrel Sportsmen’s Athletic Club

• August 13 - (Gilford, NH) The Wailers, 311, Pepper Meadowbrook Performing Arts Center

• August 17 - (Gilford, NH) Sean Paul, Rihanna Meadowbrook Performing Arts Center

• August 19 - (Boston, MA) Reggae Sunsplash with Morgan Heritage, Toots and the Maytals, UB 40, Third World, Maxi Priest Bank of America Pavillion

• AUGUST 20 - (Mansfield, MA) The Original Wailers The Tweeter Center

• August 23 - (Hyannis, MA) Bunny Wailer, Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley, Ozomatli The Cape Cod Melody Tent

• August 24 - (Boston, MA) Bunny Wailer, Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley, Ozomatli Bank of America Pavilion

• August 24 - (Onset, MA) Jah N I Harbor Watch Inn, Special 5:00 p.m. show

• August 29 - (Hampton, NH) Ziggy and Stephen Marley at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

• August 31 - (York Beach, ME) Igina I Jah, Lady Lee, The Mass Pyke Band and Green Lion for Caribbean Link Up The Inn on the Blues, York Beach, Maine. www.soulofthelion.com/linkup.html

• August 31 - (Boston, MA) One Luv Reggae Fest with Buju Banton, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Gregory Isaacs, Assassin and Many More Bank of America Pavillion

• September 3 - (Queens, NY) Iriejam Festival Roy Wilkins Park - Capleton, Beenie Man, Gregory Isaacs, Baby Cham, Buju Banton, Assassin

• September 4 - (Hyannis, MA) One Luv Reggae Fest with Buju Banton, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Gregory Isaacs, Assassin and Many More Pufferbellies

• September 4 - (NYC) Damian Marley Central Park’s Rumsey Field

• September 5 - (NYC) Damian Marley Central Park’s Rumsey Field

• September 6 - (Providence, RI) One Luv Reggae Fest with Buju Banton, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Gregory Isaacs, Assassin and Many More Lupos

• September 8 - (Boston, MA) Damian Marley Bank of America Pavilion

• September 9 - (Boston, MA) Damian Marley Bank of America Pavilion

• September 9 - (Hartford, CT) One Luv Reggae Fest with Buju Banton, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Gregory Isaacs, Assassin and Many More Sportsman Athletic Club

• September 15 - (Boston, MA) Noah "Di Yout Wid Di Powa", Riddim Rider, Skerrit Bwoy, Jermain Squad, Chrisy Boo and more Club Europa, 19+

• September 16 - (Queens, NY) Jabba Strikes Back - Massive B, Mighty Crown, Platinum Kids, Pretty Posse Amazura Nightclub

For more info visit www.soulofthelion.com ...

What if? Without "if", there is no life. It is completely a waste of time and energy to consider the "if's" of our past unless we are attempting to lift the if to a higher state of future life. Confused yet? If so, you are probably properly living life. Life is hard. So we must deal with it. What is it? It is everything that fills the space between what we know and all that is unknown. It is all we wish to become and everything that we are. It is everything we lack... laid upon all that we seek. It is the smallest measurable moment in time multiplied by infinity. It is to be appreciated and feared. It is surrounded by all that is, and was and is to come. It is bigger than us. It is smaller than us. What is it?

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: Thursday 03rd of August 2006 12:57:12 AM
TW	LW	Artist:	CD Title:	Label:	Weeks On:	Location:
1	16	SUGAR MINOTT	DANCEHALL BUSINESS	BLACK ROOTS	18	JAMAICA
2	13	JR REID	ONE BLOOD	VP	18
3	9	LUCIANO	JAH WORDS	RAS SANCTUARY	18
4	5	MIDNITE	JAH GRID	I GRADE	18	ST CROIX
5	14	NATURAL BLACK	BE PATIENT	P G MUSIC	18	JAMAICA
6	7	BURRO BANTON	RISE AND SHINE	MASSIVE B	18	JAMAICA
7	4	LACKSLEY CASTELL	PRINCESS LADY	NEGUS ROOTS	18
8	11	DENNIS BROWN	SUPER REGGAE & SOUL HITS	TROJAN	18	JAMAICA
9	8	YAMI BOLO	MINISTRY	SELF	18
10	15	JAH CURE	NEVER DIE LIKE A FOOL	DANGER ZONE	18	JAMAICA
11	6	ANTHONY B	SMOKE FREE	BOGALUSA	18	JAMAICA
12	1	MICHAEL ROSE	BABYLON 9/11	LOVE INJECTION	18	JAMAICA
13	10	MISTY IN ROOTS	FORWARD	KAZ	18	UK
14	2	BURNING SPEAR	OUR MUSIC	BURNING MUSIC	18	JAMAICA
15	3	FAT FREDDY'S DROP	THE DROP	WANDERING EYE	18	AUSTRALIA
16	12	JOSEY WALES	COWBOY STYLE	SELF	18
17	17	MONTY ALEXANDER WITH ERNEST RANGLIN	ROCKSTEADY	TELARC	12
18	18	VARIOUS ARTIST	CAPITAL P	VP	10	NY
19	19	ZIGGY MARLEY	DRAGONFLY	RCA	12
20	20	BOB MARLEY & WAILERS	SLOGANS	ISLAND	19	JAMAICA
21	21	GREGORY ISAACS	MR. ISAACS	BLOOD & FIRE	11	JA
22	22	BEAT PHARMACY	CONSTANT PRESSURE	DEEP SPACE MEDIA	11
23	23	LEROY SMART	DREAD HOT IN AFRICA	MAKASOUND	11
24	24	ABIJAH	SAMPLER	KRUCIAL REGGAE	11
25	25	JR. KELLY	FIVE DESCIPLES- PT4	PENITENTIARY RECORDS	11
26	26	MESSENJAHZ	JOURNEY TO ZION	ONYXION	11
27	27	DILL-IN-JAH & PITT	ORIGINAL SONGS OF	AFRICAN DESCENDANTS	11
28	28	MUGZEE	OUTHOUSE VOL1	ODC/BOO RECORDS	9
29	29	THE VICEROYS	INNA DE YARD	MAKASOUND	9
30	30	BIG YOUTH	MUSICOLOGY	VISION SOUNDS	9
31	31	CHRONICLE	FEEL THIS ONE	LOCAL WORKS	9
32	32	JAH-N-I	RASTAFARI LIVE	HIGH HOPES	9
33	33	ZIGGI	HIGH TIME	ROCK'N VIBES-DAS VIBES	9
34	34	RAS PENCO	RIGHT PLACE	5TH ELEMENT	9
35	35	M	CD SINGLE	5TH ELEMENT	9
36	36	RANKIN SCROO	ABOVE DEM	CRUCIAL YOUTH/PULL UUUP	9
37	37	EVERTON BLENDER	MY TIME	EXPLORER	9
38	38	JAH MASON	RISE	UPRISING MUSIC	9
39	39	BINGHI GHOST	STREET HITS	STREET SCHOLAR RECORDS	11
40	40	VAUGHN BENHAMIN & RAS L	THRU & TRUE	FASTAFARIA	6
41	41	DENNIS BOVEL	DECIBEL	PRESSURE SOUNDS	6
42	42	PETER BROGGS	IGZABIHIR YAKAL	KING SHILO	6
43	43	LUCIANO	GIDEON	VISION SOUNDS	6
44	44	JAH MEEK	TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL	VELOCITY SOUNDS/HOUSE OF RIDDIM	6
45	45	LIVE WYYA	SOLID MEDITATION	YAAD MUZIK	6
46	46	MONO & NIKITAMAN	FUR IMMER	ROOTDOWN	6
47	47	MESHACH	AWAKE	WEVOLUSION	6
48	48	STEVIE CULTURE	BLESSEN	KING STEP RECORDS	6
49	49	NIGHTSHADE	MEETS SCIENTIST	ORGANIZED ELEMENTS	6
50	50	LIKKLE LION	BLOODSUCKER RIDDIM	JAHSOULJAH	5

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For years, the Reggae Festival Guide Magazine received numerous requests for updates on festivals via email, and on May 2, 2004, the webmaster of ReggaeFestivalGuide.com, Kristine Cummins partnered with the magazine (RBA Publishing), and published the first emailed issue of the E-Guide E-Newsletter. Within a few months, the E-Guide went from less than 100 to over 2500 subscribers! [Click here for amount of current subscribers]. In May of 2005, we upgraded the appearance to full color and now, a year later, we're back to free subscriptions and proud to announce our new Editor, Justine Ketola. You may email her at editorreggaefestivalEguide.com.

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