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SUMMARY Special Calendar 2013 p.4 CALENDAR 2013 Listen on reggaeearthunited.com each playlist that celebrates :
Marcus Garvey Day Ethiopian New Year – Peter Tosh Day HIM Coronation Day Jah Sun Celebrations
p.10 PLAYLIST Vybrant 'Africa Bound' G. Cole 'When I' Adventerous 'Cyaa Lef' Richie Spice 'Mama' Righteous 'Rise'
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MARCUS GARVEY DAY - ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR – PETER TOSH DAY HIM CORONATION DAY – JAH SUN CELEBRATIONS
p.20 HEMPRESS SATIVA The weed thing with p.22 KHALILAH ROSE Jamaica smile with p.24 ANTHONY QUE The Very Best Of Reggae p.26 NATURAL BLACK Don't play with p.28 ERROL ORGANS Messenjah from Trenchtown p.30 NICHELOUS Tribute to Marcus Garvey
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2013 ABANA
CALENDAR Play your calendar online
PETER TOSH CELEBRATIONS COMING NEXT
OCTOBER 19 2013
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AUGUST 2013 MARCUS GARVEY DAY PLAY YOUR
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Honourable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, founder and first president of U.N.I.A., proclaims it to the world : “Africa for the Africans, at home and abroad”. The aims and objectives of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (U.N.I.A.) were to establish schools and colleges for the education of all africans. Marcus Garvey lived from 1887 to 1940. The founding of the U.N.I.A started in his jamaican homeland in 1914. From 1916 to 1927 he lived in the United States of America. Ten years after his deportation from United States, two years after relocated in UK, and three years before his death, Marcus Garvey introduced his “Course of African Philosophy”. The chapter 1 of this course is titled “Intelligence, Education, Universal Knowledge and How To Get It”. The next chapters are about various topics such as : Leadership – Aims and Objects of U.N.I.A. – Elocution – God – Christ – Cheracter – The Social System – Diplomacy – Economy – Man – The purpose of Institutions – The Universe – Self Initiative – Personality – Propaganda – Communism – Commercial & Industrial Transactions – Living for something.... "I know no national boundary where the Negro is concerned. The whole world is my province until Africa is free” - Marcus Garvey quote.
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SEPTEMBER 2013 ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR September 11 is
the first day of the Ethiopian
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calendar. This day was also the NEW
YEAR IN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN TIMES.
Today this fest is also ONE DATE referenceD in the Rasta
culture.
Ethiopia calendar is very similar to the Ancient Egyptian calendar. Both calendars have 13 months per year, 12 months of 30 days each plus an intercalary month of 5 or 6 days. Each month is composed with 3 weeks of 10 days. September 11 (September 12th in leap years) is the first day of the first month of the Year, celebrated with the feast of the new year. This 1rst day is named Tut 1 in the Egyptian calendar and Meskerem 1 in Coptic Calendar. This day is also called Enkutatash meaning the “gift of jewels.” When the famous Queen of Sheba returned from her expensive jaunt to visit King Solomon in Jerusalem, her chiefs welcomed her back by replenishing her treasury with enku or jewels. The spring festival has been celebrated since these early times and as the rains come to their abrupt end, dancing and singing can be heard at every village in the green countryside. After dark on New Year’s Eve people light fires outside their houses. In the rastafarian culture, this fest of the New Year is also very important. Indeed, Ethiopia is the birthplace of his Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie, the Negus of Negus, the king of kings, whose lineage brings back to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Ethiopia is also the symbol of Africa, the mother earth of repatriation prophesied by Marcus Garvey.
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OCTOBER 2013 PETER TOSH DAY ON October 19th WE CELEBRATE
the earthstrong of Reggae Foundation : the ONE of the
Jamaican star PETER TOSH. A
GREAT DAY TO CHANT SOME SONGS LIKE
Equal Rights & Justice, LEGALIZE IT ,
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RASTAFARI
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NOVEMBER 2013 HIM CORONATION DAY “This will I Magnify MYSELF
AND SANCTIFY MYSELF; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall KNOW THAT I AM THE Lord God JAH Rastafari Haile Selassie-I”
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DECEMBER 2013 JAH SUN CELEBRATIONS December is a special month. For many people "December 25th" represents the chrismas time. Nowadays more and more people start also to know that December hides full of winter-solstice celebrations because this is the time when the day begins to last longer than the night. The sun is said to be "born again," "renewed" or "resurrected".Many winter-solstice festivals and celebrations of the coming "new sun" can be found since ancient times in numerous civilisations around the world. Rastaman use the word of Rising Sun referring to Jah Rastafari, one of the main title given to H.I.M Haile Selassie I. The meaning of Jah Rastafari draws upon the ancient African concept of Almighty Creator / Creation. For the rastaman, HailĂŠ SĂŠlassie I is Jah Rastafari (Jah Live Itinually), and the rastafarians see Jah Glory in the 'morning) rising sun. As a Rastafarian, rastaman do not celebrate Chrismas. Some rastas agree with the principle of Kwanzaa, as this fest focus on the traditional African values.
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Music is Life. Lots of people are working around the artists. The Graphic Design is the premier creative service for music publishing. This Reggae playlist unveils 5 songs chosen for their musical quality plus the good graphic of their cover artwork. The selection features Vybrant 'Africa Bound' (p.10), G. Cole 'When I' (p.12), Adventerous 'Cyaa Lef' (p.13), Richie Spice 'Mama' (p.14) and Righteous 'Rise' (p.15). Click this link to listen online http://8tracks.com/reggaeearth/playlist-for-abana
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REGGAEPLAYLIST
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Music is a mission. This Reggae Playlist is looking forward to rock your world with some good Reggae Music. The playlist aims to present a variety of artists : up and coming, independant or signed on major or independent record labels. It’s Time for all of them to be heard. : Listen all songs online. Click on this link http://8tracks.com/reggaeearth/playlist-for-abana
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5 QUESTIONS INTERVIEW
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HEMPRESS SATIVA – KHALILAH ROSE ANTHONY QUE – NATURAL BLACK ERROL ORGANS - NICHELOUS 19
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''Music as according to the Legendary Bob Marley is gonna teach dem a lesson... Then I'N'I see Iself as a Teacher.''
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THE WEED THING WITH
HEMPRESS SATIVA Let's Talk about you and about the weed thing. Why have you decided to talk in your music about the weed? Hempress sativa foremost is a Humilitant Servant of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Haile Selassie I and the balance of the Earth the Queen of Queens Her Majesty Empress Menen. I'N'I consider music to be the soundtrack to Life as such I create music for the Mind, Goody and Soul, music that is spirited, music that inspires, music with a message. I Love for the Arts began at a young age, I grew up to my dad (JahLove Musik Selector ILAWI) preparing and selecting music for upcoming dances and it was there that I grew in love with music. The Weed thing is produced by UTH Music and it samples Fu Gee La by the Fugee's. Being an activist for legislative reform of the Marijuana Law and a chanter I saw it fit to use Music as the best medium to educate the society on a whole about the benefits of the Cannabis Plant despite all Babylonian Propaganda. Music as according to the Legendary Bob Marley is gonna teach dem a lesson... Then I'N'I see Iself as a Teacher.
What is coming next (future projects) ? The next project is the Album to be titled UnConqueRebel (currently being worked on). What about your name Hempress Sativa : is there a link with your real name ? How this name came to you ? The Name Hempress Sativa is no way linked to my birth given name. The name came about in 2007 while watching Weed Wars at that time I'N'I was blazing a spliff and enlightening I mind with the influx of information being broadcasted. As if an epiphany it came to mind and I heard in the Heavens Hempress Sativa. I name Hempress Sativa represents the Highest level of consciousness musically! Could you tell us something about the bush tea, your favorite bush (out of the ganja) and what exactly can we find in a your yard ? I have no fave but where bush tea is concerned it is always recommended that you let them dry before use. You can find, sweet pepper, tomatoes, pumpkin, ackee, sweet & sour sop, mangoes, apples and pine to name a few.
Last words are yours... Check out Hempress Sativa on Itunes | Soundcloud www.soundcloud.com/#hempress-sativa, Twitter @HempressSativa | Facebook www.facebook.com/HempressSativaMusik Website www.uthmusicja.com/hempress-sativa For bookings uthmusicja@gmail.com | teamboardroom@gmail.com
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JAMAICA SMILE
KHALILAH ROSE with
First question about your artiste name: What does Khalilah Rose mean? Khalilah Rose is my given name at birth by my mother. I choose to use my real name because i don't want to create a character for myself... I didn't need to create a name since I was already given a name... I need to be real all time...
health, lifestyle and knowing what is good to consumed and what isn't... It was produced by Dean Fraser and I am currently shooting a video for it here in Kingston.
Could you tell us something about women in reggae music ? I am elated to say that women in reggae are on the rise it is our time to shine in a How would you define yourself and male dominated industry... especially in your music ? What are your current roots reggae and this is the first time I have been asked this question and a feel and future musical projects ? Revolutionary is the word I will use to of joyful energy fill my soul. describe my music, we are for the upliftment and empowerment of humanity Last words are yours globally. I have came to realized that My final words... I am calling all humanity mental bondage is worst than physical to love each other and share even if its your last give... selfishness can lead to our chains. quick demise... we are in need of a love If you have just one song to submit to revolution!! our Reggae Top News, which one will Google for Khalilah Rose … you choose? And Why? www.facebook.com/khalilahrose Weep not is a song I will love to be heard www.reverbnation.com/khalilahrose globally... All my messages are good food www.twitter.com/khalilahrose YouTube-Khalilah Rose to the soul but "Weep Not" is about our
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The very best of Reggae with
ANTHONYQUE The first question is about the song ‘So Much Food’ : Would you really give your life for a better health of humanity? Yes would give my life for the better ment of humanity as so many before me as done. Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandella, just to mention a few. They use not violence but the power of the word to reach nations all over the world and i will give my life doing the same: spreading the message of peace, freedom justice for all nations. How do you define yourself and your music ? What are your current and future musical projects ?
Maybe you are in tune with mama earth : Could you tell us something about the bush tea, your favorite bush and what exactly can we find ina your yard ? Am very in tune with Mother nature. I do some planting myself of fruits, trees and vegetables on my land in Jamaica. My favorate tea is fever grass, or commonly known as lemom grass. I like the smell and taste. It’s in my back yard, so are many other teabush : cersey strong back coffee, just to name a few. We really like your vibes ! Real and ital… Last words are yours … I give thanks for your support jah blessings to you all. Look out for my new projects… New album coming
I define myself as a servant of soon : called “Survant of music” the Living God called by many on 149 records… Also new names and my music is roots and singles from Reggaeland reality reggae music to uplift people spirit Records. At the moment I have and educate with word sound and power. two albums out “Meditation If you have just one song to present to Time” produced by 149 Records the world which one will you choose? and “No Fear No Man” “So much food” would be my choice produced by Reggaeland because it’s a song about sharing and caring for all of humanity very clear Records. Jah blessings always. One message in this song.
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Don't play with NATURAL BLACK How did you choose Natural Black ? This name can help your fans to understand better your music ? When I was living in Guyana I used to wear mostly Black and White, so people used to call me Black and White, after migrating to Jamaica the people them that I was around rename me and that’s how I got the name Natural Black. I want to make sure I’m always representing my roots, and keeping everything natural and royal. It’s definitely a tribute to Mama Earth, Black people and really, MY life. I’m proud of my Rastafarian faith and my heritage…so I named myself that so people can always know exactly what I represent. Naturalness mi seh. Could you present Natural Black with only 5 songs ? If yes, which ones will you choose and why ? Don’t know this…Nice it Nice… Far From Reality… Badmind… Life Be The Same… and Songs With Feelings… Because they are all social songs, about the plight of people around the world. I want to give the poor, the repressed and the under-represented a voice. Music is a vehicle to spread the word and emotions of people we can’t see or touch, and I’m trying to use music to do my part in this world. What about your musical news ? With my new songs, I’m trying to reach different audiences through songs that they all listen to. So I have the trademark conscious reggae song with “Free Again,” then something for the dancehall crowd with “Party Truck,” the weed tune for the Rastas with “Natural Chronix” and of course, something special for the ladies with “Don’t Play With My Heart”.
My new mission is to make sure I’m spreading my message as much as I can, so I’m working in the studios and different producers to bring the different vibes to the fans dem. I’m touring in the US and Various parts of the World, and I see how much the music is still loved all over the world. Currently working in the studio on new stuff always and making my craft better. Concerning your newest releases : What kind of message come out of them ? I want people to be true to themselves, and kind to others in relationships and mankind overall….and of course, to fulljoy themselves and have a good time. This is our life and our Heaven on Earth. What about the music industry today ? What are your projects for the future ? Dancehall music seems to be in a real decline but reggae lives on. I think we just have to make sure the producers are making quality tracks and we are doing our part as singers and songwriters to honour these productions. I see myself making more music. I’m working on a new EP with new singles and doing new videos too. I just released two new videos for “Party Truck” and “Don’t Play With My Heart” and I have two more coming shortly. So I’m working hard in the studio and on touring and creating so I can keep my music coming more in the future. Last words are yours.. I’d just like everyone to stay good and stay kind to others….just be natural to the world and the Earth. Life is a cycle and everything comes around, so let’s each do our part to honor this life and this world we live in.
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ERROL ORGANS THE new messenjah
from trench town
You are coming from the home of Reggae Music, Trench Town. Your voice sounds like the legendary Bob Marley. How you react to that? One more question on this topic :You have been traveling around the world, how Trench Town keeps being special to you? Hearing that all the time makes me get used to it, so after a while it becomes normal. But i like hearing it. Trench Town remains special Because even when i write, I put myself Spiritually there So I'm writing from Trench Town, even though I'm not there. What about your new song 'On That Day' ? Can you give us the story and the message of this good song ? The story behind that song is simple mon. On that great great day, which Babylon don’t want my people to know, is that there will come that day when all will be new, no more of this Old sinful ways of Man. The message of this song, is that we must look for that Day, which to some is possible, and some impossible. And that’s where the Babylon Mystery comes in, as there are few who has solved Jah mystery.
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What are your current and future musical project ? My current and future projects are one and the same, to keep creating music, and to Play them in front of a world Audience, and my next Album, which will be released in January of 2014, will continue to give me the opportunity to do just that. How would you define your music and the purpose of your music ? Well, I would define my music as Reggae, or Roots Reggae, because is how you sing, and what you say that creates that vibe. Its not the music. The Purpose of our music, is to teach my people righteousness and to always have and never give up the faith. Last words are yours ...
Well, Jah bless and keep you all, Kings and Queens, Rich and Poor, Small and Great. And don't forget, to Always have Goodwill on your Mind.
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ROOTICAL TRIBUTE TO
marcus garvey by
NICHELOUS The Earthstrong of Marcus Garvey was on August 17th 2013. In 2012, you did a song titled 'Rise Marcus'? What did you do this year in tribute to the honourable Marcus Garvey ? I have been performing at the Marcus Garvey earth strong celebration and also I performed at the UNIA award ceremony, plus at the Marcus Garvey earth strong stage show celebrations . What are your current and future projects? My current project is my new video clip soon ready to be released and two additional singles also. The focus is on promoting right now If you have only one song to write tomorrow and present to the world, what would be the message of it ? to see my black race unite all over the world like Marcus Garvey says "Africa is for the Africans, home and abroad" What is your favourite bush (tea) ? My favourite bush tea is not one but two really . Peppermint and fever grass Last words are yours... We cannot allow the dancehall music to replace the roots music because only the roots music can fight spiritual wickedness in high and low places... More infos : www.nichelous.com.
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TOP 10 REGGAE PLAY YOUR VOTE
WHO IS NUMBER1?
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Booba Starr achieved to stay the longest at the No 1 position of the Top 10 Reggae chart since its creation, as his song 'Neva Easy' was still leading at the head after Thursday September 12 2013 and should secure a new couple of weeks at position No 1, according to the current number of votes online. In this case the song will head for its sixth week at the top. The official video of this song is now available on youtube http://youtu.be/iZ_LryQG3nc Watch it / Share the love and rebroadcast.
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#1 Top 10 s a w a z n Te ugust 1 to A m o fr n io posit h the song it w 3 1 0 2 15 g Jah' in n r o M d 'Goo
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Dancehall Reggae sensation Tenza di Boss Lady release new music video for chart topping single "Brace Him".
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TOP 10 REGGAE Bryan Art & Capleton 'Dem Fass' No 1 of the Top 10 Reggae charts during 4 weeks from July 4 to August 1rst 2013..
TOP 10 REGGAE Tha jamaican super star Richie spice teamed with his youngest brother Snatcha Lion to release what sounds like a successfull song, destinated for Snatcha Lion to win numerous fans all over the globe. This new single is named ‘No War’ and managed to lead the Top 10 Reggae from June 20 to July 4 2013 at the number 1 position. This track is the first single introducing the 'No War Riddim' that should be released very soon by Bonner Cornerstone Music. Among the various artists expected on this riddim two names have been already revealed : Gyptian and Carl Dawkins. Great things a come !
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