|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Features Main Page | ||||
Entertainment
News
|
||||
| Compiled by Laura Gardner 11/28/05 | ||||
|
MUSIC NEWS
This year's Vibe Magazine "Boomshot" Award went to the youngest Marley child. Damian Marley has been tearing up the charts with his single "Welcome to Jamrock." His album of the same name was running head to head on the charts with Sean Paul's "The Trinity." The other Boomshot nominated songs were "Can't Satisfy Her" by I Wayne; "I've Got Your Man" by Lady Saw; "Tempted to Touch" by Rupee; and "Footprints" by T.O.K. Damian Marley performed his hit live on the awards show which was broadcast in the United States on the UPN Network.
Calabash Music with their tag line "fair trade music from around the world," has created a innovative business. The site, dedicated to introducing the masses to uncharted music beyond the borders of the Top 40, features a few thousand carefully selected artists--most of whom you've never heard of--from around the globe. Their business model presents a new opportunity for sustainable economic development from independent music sales in developing regions around the world. All of the music in the Calabash catalog is licensed from independent artists or small, independent labels and they've established an Equal Exchange/Fair Trade model in which independent artists get at least 50% of all retail sales. Whether you're a world music fan or an independent musician, check them out at www.calabashmusic.com. Ce'Cile finished rapping up the video shoot for her newest single "Woman Tings" produced by Richard "Shams" Brownie on the Baddis rhythm. This video was shot in various locations in Jamaica including Payne Land and Cassava Piece. Hot on the heels of "Woman Tings" is a new tune called “Bun Rapist” produced by Christopher Birch on his new Ganster Roc rhythm. Ce'Cile confirms that Birch came to her with the idea of writing a song about the recent kidnapping, rape and murders of young Jamaican women. In late October, Gargamel Music, Inc. released Buju Banton’s single “Magic City” for exclusive download on Apple Itunes. The song is the first official release from Banton’s own Gargamel Music label to be made available via digital download. It is also the lead single from his highly anticipated album Rasta Got Soul.
The video for T.O.K.'s conscious anthem, "Footprints," is in heavy rotation on BET. On October 24, the video appeared on BET's 106 & Park as the "New Joint of the Day." The video also premiered on MTV on November 7 as a part of their "Spankin' New Music Week." Mt. Nebo Records, specializing in music from the US Virgin Islands, plans to release Black Culture's debut "Lion's Den Adversity" in January 2006. Black Culture was a part of the "Talkin' Roots 2" that included Bambu Station, Pressure, Ijah Menelik, Iba, Lady Passion, and more.
Luna Angel, who recently released her debut CD "Move with Me" now has a strong presence on the internet. She has a Myspace.com page where you can post comments about the album, shows, etc! http://www.myspace.com/lunaangelsound VP Records is gearing up for the holiday season with their newest releases "Strictly the Best 33" and "Strictly the Best 34." In addition to Assassin's strong album "Infiltration," the label released Kip Rich's "Outta Road" which features his hit "Telephone Ting." MISC
In other book news, the second edition of Relations Between Africans and African Americans: Misconceptions, Myths and Realities (National Academic Press: 2005) by Godfrey Mwakikagile is available now. The book addresses the relations between Africans and African Americans and tackles such provocative questions like how do Africans see black Americans, and how do black Americans see them? How are Africans accepted by black people in the United States? And how are black Americans accepted in Africa? Do Africans see American blacks as fellow Africans, cousins or distant cousins, or just as Americans? For more information, go to: http://www.panafricanbooks.com/ Wisdom Records has new gear for the holiday season including new Bob Marley shirts from Zion Roots wear, along with conscious women's apparel, hats, and more. Check them out at 4308 Mission Street in San Francisco, California or phone them at (415) 841-1258. The first season of the wonderful 1980s TV show, "A Different World" is now available on DVD. The Cosby show spin-off featured a young Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Marisa Tomei, Jasmine Guy, and Dawnn Lewis and tackled important issues like race and education at the fictitious historically-Black Hillman College. INTERNET RADIO Peruradio.net has its own reggae channel that can be accessed here. Spliffradio.org is a 24/7 mp3 broadcast with an automated request feature free for everyone! HOLIDAY IDEAS Many of the Jahworks.org contributors are artists as well. Give your loved ones unique gifts crafted by our inspired team: Jewelry: www.mospirit.com |
||||
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
"Slogans"
is the first new official Bob Marley track to be released
in decades. It is believed that Marley recorded the song in a Miami bedroom
in 1979. The acoustic demo was revisited by the reggae legend's sons Stephen
and Ziggy with overdubbed instruments, including guitar by Eric Clapton.
"Slogans" is included on the newly released greatest hits package
"Africa Unite: The Singles Collection." In addition to "Slogans,"
the collection features two new remixes: "Stand Up Jamrock (Ashley
Beedle Remix)," and the wil.i.am (Black Eyed Peas) remix of "Africa
Unite." For a limited time, the "Slogans" video can be
viewed 
The
popular Jamaican radio station, IRIE-FM has banned Jah
Cure's music from their playlist. The station officially made the decision
after staff members received death threats cautioning them not to play
anymore of the singer's music. Jah Cure, born Siccature Alcock, has been
serving a 15 year sentence since April 26, 1999, for two counts of rape,
robbery with aggravation, and illegal possession of firearm, all arising
from the same incident.
A
brand new single is coming out soon from Queen Omega--"Destiny"
on the Lonely Rhythm. She will perform this year at the London Wintersplash
2005 with Fantan Mojah, Richie Spice and others on December 18 at the
Stratford Rex in London. She recently recorded songs with Gentleman, the
popular German deejay. Her album "Destiny" is available on 
Tasha's
World, the soulful voice from Suriname, has a new album out entitled
"World Domination." The album is currently number one on the
Danish website 
The
Museum of the African Diaspora will have their grand opening
on December 2. The museum emphasizes global art from Cuba, Brazil, Kenya,
Mali, United Kingdom, Jamaica and the United States. They have a permanent
exhibit called "Celebrations—Ritual & Ceremony, Music of
the Diaspora, Culinary Traditions, Adornment, Slavery Passages, and the
Freedom Theater" in addition to temporary exhibits. Visit them online
at 
Marley
archivist and Beat Magazine Founder Roger Steffens recently
released the definitive Wailers discography. For the first time ever,
all the recordings made by Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh have
been compiled into a definitive discography which details each track –
identifying all the singers and musicians, engineers, producers, studios,
master tape information, matrix numbers of all the seven-inch records,
plus the actual recording dates of each song. The book is an absolute
must-have for every serious collector of Bob Marley and the Wailers, containing
a treasure trove of new anecdotal information that even the most casual
Wailers fan will find of great value. The book also contains stunning
photographs by Kate Simon, hundreds of album cover images, and extensive
additional essays.
