This particular concert had been building interest since it was
announced. Because I knew it was going to be a must-see event, I asked
for my passes early on looked forward to a day trip to beautiful Santa
Barbara! As the date drew near the weather forecast predicted rain.
There were a few bursts of rain on the way there…but once I reached
Santa Barbara the sun broke through the clouds and shone brightly on
the Santa Barbara Bowl. Read more
Kingston, Jamaica
Cat Coore and Jarcat Records Launch into Cyberspace
Words and photos by M. Peggy Quattro
Master musician Stephen “Cat” Coore
has an impeccable reputation amongst industry peers and music fans in
Kingston, Jamaica. Therefore, it was no surprise when the
internationally acclaimed Third World Band guitarist, cellist, and
producer aligned with veteran Kingston hotelier, actor, and aspiring
singer/songwriter Donahue Jarrett, and Jarrett’s longtime friend and
successful businessman Philip Hill, to launch Jarcat Records in Kingston, the heart of the reggae music industry. Read More
Miami, FL
Beres Hammond, Maxi Priest, Sugar Minott, & Culture Stop in Miami for a Moment inTime!
On Friday, July 3, 2009, Global Vybez Entertainment brings Beres Hammond to the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida. Beres is on tour with the ‘Harmony House Singers’ to promote his latest album, A Moment In Time. A prolific songwriter, producer, and artist, Beres never fails to ignite audiences with his smokey-sweet voice, cool demeanor, the tip of his signature cap, and playful smile. Featured guests on the Miami show are Sugar Minott, Maxi Priest, and Culture - all guaranteed to bring enjoyment to fans of conscious reggae, dancehall, and lovers rock.
Read more
Anthony B Brings Dancehall to the
Dub Club
Review and Photos by Jan Salzman
It was a cool but comfortable evening, and the packed house
at the Dub Club in LA eagerly awaited the performance of dancehall star Anthony
B. Read more
The Original Wailers
Inside Miami’s
Island Lounge
Review and Photos by M. Peggy Quattro
It was a muggy Magic
City night when the
Original Wailers brought their roots rock reggae to downtown. Wrapping up a series of South Florida shows
inside the open-air Finnegan’s on the [Miami]
River, the casual waterfront locale was filled with an eclectic mix of fans in
high spirits, eagerly waiting to greet the musical legends.Read more
March
19, 2009 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Jamaica Vintage Music Festival Presents:
The
Love and Togetherness Jamboree
Review
and Photos by M. Peggy Quattro
One
of the most popular fests in South Florida,
the Jamaica Vintage Music Fest was moved indoors for the first time this
year. The super large Club Cinema in Pompano Beach was
surprisingly spacious inside. There was
a beautiful, huge stage, several bars, and plenty of space, including four
different levels, insuring that there was not a bad seat in the house.
The
line-up, which included Leroy Sibbles, Half Pint, David “Becky” Morrison, Lukie
D, and Papa Michigan,
was a lively combination of Dancehall and Rocksteady. Read more
Buju
Banton: The Voice of Rasta Righteousness
By
M. Peggy Quattro
It
was a perfect Miami
night; clear skies, balmy breeze, and a Reggae festival in the park.
The 16th Caribbean
(formerly Marley) Festival was jammin’ alongside the bay and the downtown park
was rammed. Positioned between Capleton
and Ky-mani’s set, the show-stealing Buju Banton fired up the crowd with a
60+-minute set that left fans shouting “forward!"Read more
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The unfortunate
situation with Dancehall artists and their fixation on ‘gay bashing’ continues. If homosexuality
is not for you, fine, that's your prerogative. However, when the
opinions of a few effect the lives of many, it's time to say, enough! The
call to violence and murder is disturbing on all levels...social, moral, and
now, economic. The unity and determination of the gay and lesbian
community has resulted in action that has not only called for a stop to the
proliferation of lyrics that incite a negative, sometimes violent, reaction, but
have succeeded in having performers known for such lyrics banned from shows and
festivals - even countries - around the world. In addition,
they were successful at having several songs with these lyrics removed from
iTunes – effecting artists where it hurts most – in their bank accounts. My call is for the compassion act heralded by the Stop Murder Music Campaign to call it what it really is – The DANCEHALL Compassion Act – and leave
the roots and culture music out of the title. You will not find a true Reggae singer or songwriter
who will write words to incite murder or mutilation! I do not want the word Reggae – which is in
this site’s name, which is the business I have struggled to get accepted as a
positive music culture for more than 27 years – to be associated with the sad few
who seek attention and whose success is built on violence and hate. Have something to contribute? Let me hear from you.
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