From time to time, we all have to reevaluate and reaffirm what our motivations are. With Truths & Rights, the latest release from Protoje, featuring Mortimer, the artists express their commitment to the activism that has always been at the core of reggae music.
After wrapping up the American leg of their 2017 world tour, Morgan Heritage is now in Europe. Below are dates and locations for their upcoming Euro schedule.
04.10 – Stockholm Reggae Fest – Johanneshov, Sweden
14.10 – Rote Fabrik – Zurich, Switzerland
20.10 – Doomroosje – Nijmegen, Netherlands
21.10 – Het Depot – Leuven, Belgium
23.10 – De Ooosterport – Groningen, Netherlands
25.10 – Paard Van Troje – Den Haag, Netherlands
26.10 – Tivoli Vrendenburg – Utrecht, Netherlands
Estelle’s “Love Like Ours” featuring Tarrus Riley is the 1st single from the Grammy Award winning singer’s upcoming studio album. The full album will be released in Spring, 2018. The single, which was released earlier this year, has been getting very good rotation on radio as well as in clubs.
The official video for “Love Like Ours” shows two people that’s completely in love, and as such, carried the words of the song beautifully. It was directed by Denzel Williams.
One of Jamaica’s most accomplished visual artist, Andy Ballentine, is now doing the official artwork for Lt. Stitchie’s soon to be released album. For those not familiar with Andy Ballentine, his trademark work – the careful representation of Jamaican fruits, vegetables and landscapes – as well as other portraits, can be found island wide in various resorts. His eye catching art hangs beautifully in tourist traps like Couples (Ocho Rios), which contracted him to produce 30 pieces for their resort in 2002, Swept Away (Negril), and internationally, in places like the office of the Ambassador of Iceland.
The two men met recently at an airport in Miami, Florida. Andy, a die-hearted fan of Lt. Stitchie, introduced himself once he spotted the governor. Stitchie, for his part, was equally impressed once he learned about Andy’s work and achievements. There was an instant connection which eventually led to Andy Ballentine working on the visuals for Lt. Stitchie’s album.
Lt. Stitchie and his team will not be showing the artwork to the public until the album is ready.
Reflecting Macka B’s world-wide fanbase ‘Health Is Wealth’ features tracks produced in Jamaica, Germany & Japan ‘longside recordings made in Macka’s Black Country heartland as well as the London studios of Mafia & Fluxy & Stingray.
The focus track for the album is “Wha Me Eat (remix)’ a vegan anthem given new life and fully supported by Macka B TV and his newly launched ‘Wha Me Eat’ health supplements and clothing line.
The album features the viral video hit, ‘Cucumba’ which has received Breakfast show support in the UK by Nick Grimshaw on BBC Radio One, in NYC by Ebro on Hot 97FM and LA by BigBoy on iHeart Real 92.3. This has resulted in guest spots on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5, BBC World Service & BBC Radio London, plus UK national press in the Daily Mail Newspaper.
Cucumba has over 43 million views on facebook
Other standout tracks on the album are the fresh ganja anthem “Natural Herb’ over a South Rawkus cut of Sleng Teng, tributes to the reggae greats in the two cuts of ‘Legendary Reggae Icons’ over fresh do-overs of ‘My Conversation’ and ‘Here I Come’ plus a heartical re-lick of Ras Michael’s ‘None A Jah Jah Children’ in combination with Billboard hit-maker Maxi Priest.
Macka B is a true global messenger for reggae music utilising social media for his ‘Medical Mondays’ & ‘Wha Me Eat Wednesdays’ as well as taking his live show across five continents to perform sell out shows in Jamaica, Hawaii, Japan, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, South Africa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, New Zealand, Australia.
TOUR DATES:
07 Oct 17 – SHEFFIELD, Yellow Arch Studios
08 Oct 17 – FALMOUTH REGGAE FESTIVAL, Events Square, Discovery Quay Falmouth, Cornwall
12 Oct 17 – GLASGOW, The Classic Grand
14 Oct 17 – CHELMSFORD, Bassment
16 Oct 17 – BRISTOL, The Fleece
20 Oct 17 – WHITSTABLE, Dukes
21 Oct 17 – CHELTENHAM, Frog & Fiddle
04 Nov 17 – BANGOR, Neuadd Owen
10 Nov 17 – NORWICH, Norwich Arts Centre
11 Nov 17 – LEAMINGTON SPA, Zephyr Lounge
17 Nov 17 – LEICESTER, 2Funky Music Cafe
18 Nov 17 – LONDON, The Garage
27 Nov 17 – BRIGHTON, Komedia
For over Forty years, Dean Fraser has made outstanding contributions to the Reggae Industry through the sounds of his saxophone. Leading or partaking in hundreds of Reggae recordings since his entry in the music industry, Dean Fraser is a renowned musician and Jamaica’s finest Brass player with international recognition for his Jazz-toned Reggae sound.
Melodies of D.E.B (Dennis Emanuel Brown) was conceptualized and recorded primarily to please his fans globally, while encouraging aspiring musicians to use their talents to showcase the sounds of Reggae, through their own unique interpretation of the Jamaican genre of music.
Melodies of D.E.B. comprises of twelve original Dennis brown tracks and three cover tracks made popular by the Crown Prince of Reggae. This album showcases another epic result of a true champion saxophonist offering high quality renditions of a few Dennis Brown tracks and making them his own. The late Dennis Brown would have been honoured to have his lyrics translated into such pulsating keys and tones by a magnificent sax player who is a legend in his own right.
Fraser has worked with some of Jamaica’s legends of Reggae music including Bob Marley and The Wailers, Dennis Brown, Sly & Robbie, Jacob Miller, Tarrus Riley and Luciano. For his tremendous service to the music fraternity he received the Musgrave Medal by the Jamaican Government.
Tad’s Record has done it again, taking reggae music to the world in a melodious and superb style.
Written by: Garcia Clarke
The 3rd annual Aarhus Reggae Festival takes place on Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th at Voxhall, located at Vester Allé 15, 8000 Aarhus C in Denmark. It is being presented and hosted by Jam Link International Association, Aarhus’ leading Caribbean event organizer.
On Friday, September 29th, the Aarhus Reggae Festival will give patrons a lesson in the history of Dancehall, as the night will be centered on the foundation of the genre. The intent is to recreate the energy, vibe and feeling of the authentic Jamaican dancehall experience from the early seventies. To help facilitate this vision, Jam Link International has confirmed: Mwakenya, Hiya Flames, Lappa Luma, Papa Dee and Norris Man. Supporting all the aforementioned artists will be selectors: Tiger Moth, DJ Mads and Riddim Fex. Each DJ was invited because of his specific knowledge about, and connection to, dancehall music, history and culture.
On the following night, Saturday, September 30th, the organizers will change gears and focus entirely on original roots reggae music. Unlike on Friday, where all the artists will be supported by a selector, on Saturday it will be 100% live music. The backing band for the evening will be the highly energetic ‘Splif Click Crew’ from out of Denmark. Confirmed artists for reggae night includes: Omar Perry, Teacha Dee, Donna Marie, Lirical D Mirical and Jessica.
Prior to doors opening at 20:00 on both nights, there will be “reggae, dub and acoustics under the tent” on the lawns, by the river outside Voxhall. There will be finger foods (Caribbean patties and Reggae Grill), info on Caribbean vacations and advance tickets available to the public. On Friday the reggae wagon will be rotating some of the best reggae mixes, while on Saturday Papa Bongo will be spinning dubs and Jamee will do an acoustic performance. The tent will be up at 16:00 on both days.
Admission for dancehall night, Friday, September 29th is only 85 DKR. On reggae night, Saturday, September 30th, the cost to get in will be 150 DKR; while entrance for both nights is 175 DKR. That being said, persons who wish to secure their place may do so now by purchasing tickets online via the following link: http://fondenvoxhall.dk/koncerter/aarhus-reggae-festival-2017
On Friday and Saturday nights, immediately following the performances at Voxhall, Jam Link Intl. will ask all patrons to head over to Casa V58, located at Vestergade 58P, 8000 Aarhus C, for the official After Party. Entertainment at the After Party will include special performances by: Mwakenya, Hadji, JJ Paula and Vibz Star. Additionally, there will be DJ sets by the dancehall King, Riddim Fex and the only female dancehall selector in Aarhus, Ida-I.
Entrance for the After Party is absolutely free for everyone with an armband from Voxhall. Persons without an armband will be asked to pay only 30Kr.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 