Entries tagged with "Protoje"

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RAS MICHAEL HAILS THE RESURGENCE OF ROOTS REGGAE!

March 12th, 2013 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell —- INFLUENTIAL Nyahbinghi drummer Ras Michael says while he is pleased with the latest roots-reggae resurgence, he hopes its exponents honour the principles of their predecessors. “The traditions of the people and history of wi culture must take root, because a lot of the elders from my time make the ultimate sacrifice for this culture to be established around the world. What’s going on now is strong but we need some togetherness and understanding,” … Read entire article »

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BERES HAMMOND JUST ADDED TO “REBEL SALUTE” – JANUARY 18-19!

January 9th, 2013 | Add a Comment

Beres Hammond—- By Mel Cooke—– With just over a week to go before the Rebel Salute festival celebrates its 20th anniversary in its new home, the Richmond Estate in St Ann, Beres Hammond has been added to the Friday night line-up. Rebel Salute 2013 is on Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19, under the tag line ‘The Preservation of Reggae’. The much-loved singer joins the already advertised line-up of Tony Rebel (around whose birthday the festival is organised), Tarrus Riley, Aswad, … Read entire article »

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TO HONOR MARLEY: GREAT SHOW IN THE PARK!

February 7th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Cecelia Campbell-Livingston Tuesday, February 07, 2012 ——- WITH Rita Marley proudly sitting in the front row of the audience, Bob Marley’s life was celebrated with some powerful performances at the Emancipation Park, New Kingston on Sunday evening. Cocoa Tea, I-Octane and Judy Mowatt gave the large crowd that turned out to the free show — organised by the Bob Marley Foundation and telecoms provider Digicel — a musical treat. Cocoa Tea was a master entertainer. The crowd’s energy level began … Read entire article »

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DIGICEL JOINS THE MARLEYS FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS!

February 2nd, 2012 | Add a Comment

Bob Marley To mark what would be the 67th birthday of reggae icon, Bob Marley, Digicel and the Bob Marley Foundation have come together for a second year running to honor the legend with a series of celebratory activities throughout the month of February. Kicking off the month-long celebration will be a free family concert at Emancipation Park on Sunday. The concert will feature musical tributes to the reggae legend from artists such as Ky-Mani Marley, Freddie McGregor, Judy Mowatt, … Read entire article »

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