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Damian Marley and Nas Distant Relatives 2010 tour
[ May 2, 2010; May 21, 2010; May 22, 2010; May 23, 2010; May 25, 2010; May 26, 2010; May 28, 2010; May 29, 2010; May 30, 2010; May 31, 2010; June 2, 2010; June 8, 2010; June 9, 2010; June 11, 2010; June 12, 2010; June 13, 2010; June 27, 2010; June 28, 2010; July 1, 2010; July 3, 2010; July 4, 2010; July 6, 2010; July 7, 2010; July 9, 2010; July 10, 2010; July 11, 2010; July 13, 2010; July 14, 2010; July 16, 2010; July 17, 2010; July 20, 2010; July 23, 2010; July 31, 2010; August 1, 2010; ] Reggae royalty Damian “Junior Gong” Marley and hip hop star Nas are teaming up again for their summer 2010 Distant Relatives tour, supporting their co-created album of the same name.
Distant Relatives is the hotly-anticipated reggae / hip hop crossover album that is the result of a long collaboration between Marley and Nas. Although Nas and [...]
Caribbean Festival 2010 from Bob Marley Movements of Jah People
[ February 27, 2010; 12:00 am to 11:30 pm. ] The 17th annual Bob Marley Movements of Jah People Caribbean Festival and Food Drive is scheduled to take place on February 27, 2010 at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
This day-long festival features a variety of international food and an arts and crafts marketplace. This years festival features: Stephen Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Julian [...]
Reggae Grammy campaign underway amongst reggae music producers
Cristy Barber, VP Records‘ Vice President of Marketing and Promotions, has finally taken action to end the uneven representation of reggae acts at the Grammy awards. As an example, Barber notes that Tarrus Riley wasn’t nominated for Contagious, this year’s wildly popular lovers’ rock reggae album, nor was Queen Ifrica nominated for Montego Bay.
Billboard [...]
Bob Marley posters – why are they popular?
Bob Marley‘s popularity has outlived his reggae music, his tour dates, and even his life. Some people think that a musician’s career ends when they stop recording, or perhaps when they pass from this world, but Robert Nesta Marley, the great Jamaican reggae singer, has proven them wrong, even though his death was a tremendous [...]
Reggae Grammy Nominees
The 52nd Annual Grammy nominees for Best Reggae Album (Vocal or Instrumental)
have been announced.
One of these nominees will win the best reggae Grammy at the 52nd annual Grammy awards:
Rasta Got Soul by Buju Banton on Gargamel Music, Inc.
Brand New Me by Gregory Isaacs on Tad’s Record
Awake by Julian Marley on Ghetto Youths/Tuff Gong/Universal Republic
Mind Control [...]
Damian Marley and Nas Distant Relatives album and tour dates
[ July 30, 2009; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. July 31, 2009; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. August 1, 2009; 8:00 pm; August 2, 2009; 8:00 pm; August 4, 2009; 8:00 pm; August 5, 2009; 8:00 pm; August 6, 2009; 8:00 pm; August 8, 2009; 8:00 pm; August 9, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Please see this page for the most recent Damian Marley and Nas Distant Relatives 2010 tour dates.
(This article details their summer 2009 tour dates.)
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Nas are lighting up the US with a summer series of solo performances for their Distant Relatives tour, which also includes headliner performances with 2009 Rock [...]
Stephen Marley and Mos Def Hey Baby free MP3 downloads
Stephen Marley released his solo debut, the Mind Control reggae album, in 2007. It went on to win the Grammy for Best reggae album that year, being selected over work from Toots & the Maytals, Burning Spear, Lee Scratch Perry, and Sly & Robbie. Mind Control‘s hit single was The Traffic Jam, which he recorded [...]
Snoop Dogg plans reggae album?
After Amy Winehouse’s failed attempt to record a reggae album at Tuff Gong Studios, rumors are spreading that blazing rapper Snoop Dogg is considering a crossover into the reggae genre as well. Following his country album, Snoop is considering a pure reggae release and rumors abound that he has already been recording tracks with some [...]
Hudson River Eco & World Music Fest (formerly Upstate Reggae on the River)
[ August 22, 2009; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The 2nd Annual Hudson River Eco & World Music Fest (formally known as Upstate Reggae on the River festival) will be held at Croton Point Park in Westchester County, NY on August 22, 2009 from noon to 8pm. The Hudson River Eco & World Music Festival lineup promises to include international reggae and world music [...]
Listen to Easy Star All Stars Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band
Easy Star All Stars have released an exclusive free listening album premier. Listen to Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band here. Continue reading
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