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Barack Obama has won what could be an influential endorsement among reggae fans: Jamaican singer Cocoa Tea, who's backing the Illinois senator in a new tune.
Lucky Dube, a reggae star who launched his career with criticism of the former apartheid government, was shot to death in an apparent carjacking attempt as he was dropping off his children, police and his Web site said Friday.
Ricardo A. Scott: When Lions Roar Rasta-1 : Credo of the Ghetto - Reggae Truths - FiledByRas Cardo reggae news. The hidden history of the original wailing wailers before Bob Marley, Bunny and Peter started their group. Only Ras Cardo today has this history on the reggae foundation legends.
The nature of the artist is to act as the oracle of truth and beauty. It is his essence that permeates a sordid, lifeless world and brings to it the noble blessings of light and peace.
When It Comes to Peddling Hate Music, iTunes Appears to Be Selective If you thought ...unabashedly bigoted music was available only from underground sources, you'd be wrong.
No they don't. That's like an urban myth. We hear a lot of talk and anecdotes about how people who seem so opposite in every way find deep attraction, but something else is always operating between those couples to make the relationship work.
Island Records turns 50 - Bob Marley, Roxy Music, Grace Jones, U2 and more (Audio slideshow)The record label that brought Bob Marley, Roxy Music and U2 to the world's attention has turned 50 - and as part of the celebrations a month-long exhibition, Island Life, is opening in London on Friday 22 May.
Ok so yesterday a couple of my bros (aka best friends) discovered hidden gem of a song while legally downloading *cough cough* some new tunes...It is called "Crazy Girl" by Half Pint. Now my favorite song for a couple weeks, at least, until I dig up some more sweet tunes.
The acronym stands for Open Peoples Minds, but say those three letters real quick, and well… you also get the double-entendre.
Ras Nas, DJs Roar Lund and Kristin Kjervold at Dokkhuset, Trondheim, Norway15 Most Influential Musicians of All TimeOver the years, thousands of artists and musicians have come and gone, while only a handful seemed to have left a lasting impression on popular culture.
Inside the Miseducation of Lauryn HilThis a cool article describing some of what went into making this hip-hop/r&b classic 10 years ago.
Bob Marley statue unveiled in SerbiaA statue of late reggae legend Bob Marley has been unveiled in a small Serbian village during a rock festival as a token of peace in the Balkans.
Levi Roots' Reggae Reggae Cookbook - Food & Drink - Homes & Property - AOL LifestyleDragons Den has found yet another great Entrepreneur.
Being in Hawaii can be a miraculous experience. Friendly, laid-back people smiling and talking with you as beautiful bodies in bathing suits saunter by on their way to soak up some sun on the beach or catch some waves.
As the 2008 competition drew to a close, I realised that I had watched the Eurovision Song Contest for the very first time in 1967, one month after my arrival in Britain. The contest was only 11 years old then and showing its raw youthfulness.
Scorsese pulls out of Marley filmOscar-winning film-maker Jonathan Demme has taken over from Martin Scorsese as director of an authorised documentary about Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley. The untitled film is set to be released on 6 February 2010 to mark the 65th anniversary of the musician's birth.
As one Jacob Martinez has thoroughly established over the last few months, high-quality music blogs are great resources for any tune junkie.
PODCAST FEED of Music Download MP3 by JamesLimborg.comMusic mp3 and video downloads of rock-guitar instrumentals, dog and tennis songs, tv/film soundtracks, pop/rock, Christmas music, reggae, blues, country, and more.
Women of distinction are woefully lacking within the scope of popular reggae music. There have been a few notable exceptions including Lady Saw, also known as the "the first lady of dancehall," and Patra, a moderately popular artist from the '90s.
The 2008 Ragga Muffins Festival was an improvement on several fronts from festivals past. The increased presence of "earthy" people combined with the decrease in the poser/wannabe crowd (Matisyahu fans…grrrrr) was refreshing.
The 27th annual Long Beach Ragga Muffins Festival in is this weekend, one of the largest reggae festivals in the US and quite possibly one of my favorite events of the year. For nearly 10 years I have been a festival regular, and this year will be no different…
Scorsese To Make Bob Marley DocumentaryHaving documented Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones, Martin Scorsese is now turning his attentions to Bob Marley. It even already has a release date of February 6, 2010, which would have been Marley's 65th birthday.
Kapa Shanti - Reggae musician from New YorkThe name Kapa Shanti alone, has a powerful meaning to it. Kindly-appreciate-people- and- stop- hating- another- nation- that's- I. Kapa was raised by his mother and grandmother. Kapa's parents migrated when he was still a little boy.
UB40 star felt compelled to quitUB40 lead singer Ali Campbell has said he is leaving after almost 30 years because management difficulties had become "intolerable". Campbell, who sang on hits such as Rat In My Kitchen, and Red, Red Wine, said the decision was not due to him wanting to pursue a solo career.
Bob Marley's Legendary Guitarist Wailin' for LoveBob Marley's Legendary guitarist Junior Marvin releases his first solo album since departing from the Wailers Band. Wailin' For Love is now available courtesy of www.juniormarvin.com
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