Ms. Anna Fisher named in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers by a former accomplished student

Ms. Anna Fisher named in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2005 – 2006" by a former accomplished student who says she was the one teacher who made a difference in his or her life. Only students who've been cited themselves in "Who's Who of American High School Students, Who's Who Among American High School Students – Sports Edition, The National Dean's List and The Chancellor's List are invited to nominate one teacher from their entire academic experience. She was also nominated for the First Annual Joe Higgs Music Award this week to be announced December 8, 2006 in Miami at Florida International University's Koven's Conference Center. Last month she attended the Grammys as the album she recorded with Jamaica's most famous band, Third World, "Black Gold Green" was nominated. Anna Fisher also known as Nancy Fish Liburd started teaching professionally in 1982. She served the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education on St. John as elementary music teacher until 1992 when she was hired by the Department of Education and the University of Hawaii – Hilo, Hawaii she taught in a special arts program for Native Hawaiian Children and as a substitute. In urban Los Angeles, she taught in a Korean preschool. Her latest assignment over the past ten years has been for Los Angeles Unified School District teaching English Learners in the elementary grades. She is the cadre chair of an Arts Program she and 11 other teachers wrote a grant for under her leadership. She earned an Appreciation Award from the Community Forum For Education in 2001. This Thursday, her school, Wilton Place School of District 3 in Koreatown/Mid-Wilshire will be reviewed by the California Distinguished Schools organization as it has been selected for notice. By Thursday afternoon, we will hear the final decision! This year she was granted the 'Unsigned Artist of the Year' Award at the Celebrity Center in Hollywood from the One Child Our Village Foundation in Watts where violence and drugs have prevented many from accomplishing their dreams. A headliner on the Watts Summer Festival this year, she shared the stage with legendary Watts Prophets and Motown's own Brenda Holliway! She attained a Bachelor of Music degree from North Carolina School of the Arts in 1993 in oboe and English horn Performance. In 1998, she completed her Masters Degree in Education (Instructional Leadership)at National University in Los Angeles. Her early musical training started from birth with her father Joseph K. Fish a child prodigy pianist and MIT Physicist. Her first teacher, her mother Charlotte Fish has been an advocate for children and the educational environment her entire life. Grandmother Ruth Elizabeth Anthony Sawyer, was little Nancy's greatest influence besides her Great Great Aunt Mary a school teacher for the town of Saugus for over 50 years! She owns her own recording label and was herself recognized in 1976-77 in "Who's Who Among America's High School students". She has two children, Monique Elizabeth Liburd, 20 a first year law student at Boalt Hall University of California Berkeley and Lincoln Sylvester Liburd, 14 a tenth grader at Coral Bay School St. John, US Virgin Islands. Both are extraordinary scholars and earning awards and medals. Both born on St. Thomas US Virgin Islands, they have traveled half the world and brightened many faces themselves! They have attended schools in the US Virgin Islands, Hawaii Island, and Los Angeles Unified School District prior to their respective current institutes of study. Anna's mother, Charlotte Fish Lacey was also a teacher at the same school on St. John when she retired three years ago. She would first of all like to thank the student who recognized her, God, her family, her fellow co-workers and all of her own teachers who assisted her along the way! Recent picture – Anna Fisher http://www.weblogimages.com/v.p?uid=molinus&pid=443414&sid=tIT74psHJ0 Who's Who of American Teachers http://www.whoswho-teachers.com First Annual Joe Higgs Music Awards http://www.joehiggsmusicawards.com Third World Band http://www.thirdworldband.com Anna Fisher http://www.annafisher.com

Legendary Lover’s Leap Gets Another Boost

The promotion of Jamaica’s south coast as a tourist destination will get an added boost, with the publication of another novel on the legendary and poignant tale of Lover’s Leap, in St. Elizabeth.           Award-winning Jamaican-Canadian author Horane Smith’s sixth novel is Dawn at Lover’s Leap, the sequel to his popular first novel, Lover’s Leap: Based on the Jamaican Legend, which was published to international acclaim in the U.K. in 1999.            Dawn at Lover’s Leap, which is being released this month by PublishAmerica, continues the touching story surrounding a secret romance between two slaves in southern eastern St. Elizabeth in the nineteenth century.           The prequel, Lover’s Leap: Based on the Jamaican Legend, has been Smith’s most successful novel of his sixth published works, five of which are historical fiction. At the time of its publication, it even caught the attention of the late British best-selling author John Prebble, who described Smith as one of four best emerging writers.             Dawn at Lover’s Leap is set during the post-emancipation period, and continues up to the time of the Morant Bay rebellion.             “A sequel was never in my plans,” Smith said from Toronto, where he lives. “But the countless requests I’ve received from all over the globe for a sequel forced me to write this intriguing story that continues to appeal to all races and cultures. My readers want to keep Lover’s Leap alive.”           Smith, who has won a BURLA Award for Outstanding Contribution to Canadian and African-Caribbean Literature, said the sequel is as gripping as the original. “For those readers who said they couldn’t put it down, here’s another piece of Jamaica that you’ll treasure. It’s a kind of entertaining history…you learn something about our history in an entertaining but informed way.”           Smith, who was a journalist in Jamaica for more than twenty years, was born at Yardley Chase in St. Elizabeth, the same district where Lover’s Leap is located. He was also recognized recently by the Jamaica Diaspora Foundation Canada for his outstanding contribution to Jamaican literature.           “To have a son of the soil write about stories that touch everyone who’s familiar with the Lover’s Leap theme, or ‘Jamaica’s Romeo and Juliet,’ as some people describe it, makes me feel proud to be able to contribute to promoting the south coast,” he said.           Dawn at Lover’s Leap will be launched in Jamaica in July. Launches are also planned for several cities including New York, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Smith’s other publications are Port Royal, Reggae Silver, Underground to Freedom and the Lynching Stream. It’s available at www.amazon.com or www.horanesmith.com www.barnesandnoble.com Contact: Horane Smith  Horane_Smith@hotmail.com (in Canada)                Joylene Griffiths joylene.griffiths-irving@scotiabank.com (in Jamaica)

Mystic Roots is going on tour in the US

Long-time roots favorites, MYSTIC ROOTS BAND, is going on tour after re-releasing their classic album, “Constant Struggle” with added bonus tracks after signing on with Cornerstone R.A.S. (Formerly Skunk Records)!The underground classic album that has gained MRB fans all over the world, Constant Struggle, is finally being released in stores nationwide. After singing with Cornerstone R.A.S. (who also represents Sublime, Half Pint, Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Public Enemy and many more), the Mystic Roots Band has re-released their breakthrough album, which includes new bonus tracks. Reggae legend, Barrington Levy collaborates with MRB on “Teach the Youths” bringing new blood to his classic song. If you’ve already got the original version of Constant Struggle, check out the bonus tracks – you’ll love them! If you’ve never checked out MRB – now’s the time! Embarking on their first national tour in support of their re-released album, Mystic Roots Band will be heading to a town near you. Here are the confirmed dates – more dates coming soon! Thursday, March 30 – Club Contour – Seattle, WA $7 – Doors 8pm Friday, March 31 – O’Blarney’s – Olympia, WA Saturday, April 1 – Studio Seven – Seattle, WA – $12/$15 – 9pm doors Tuesday, April 4 – Platinum – Corvallis, OR – $3 – Doors 8pm Wednesday, April 5 – Nector Lounge – Seattle, WA – $7, ladies free til 11pm – 9pm doors Thursday, April 6 – TBA – Boise, ID Friday, April 7 – Whisky Jacques – Ketchum, ID – $5 – 9pm doors Saturday, April 8 – Hawaiian Nationals Telemark Race – Sun Valley, ID – Free – 3pm show Wednesday, April 12 – The Red Fish – Boulder, CO – $2 cover after 10pm – 9pm show Thursday, April 13 – The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO Friday, April 14 – The PS Collective – Omaha, NE – $5 – Doors 8pm Saturday, April 15 – TBA – South Dakota Sunday, April 16 – TBA – Minnesota Monday, April 17 – TBA – Chicago, IL Tuesday, April 18 – TBA – Philadelphia, PA Wednesday, April 19 – Denny’s – Erie, PA Thursday, April 20 – Headz Magazine 420 Part @ The Haunt – Ithaca, NY Friday, April 21 – TBA – Virginia Saturday, April 22 – TBA – El Paso, TX Sunday, April 23 – TBA – Tulsa, OK Monday, April 24 – Santa Fe, NM Tuesday, April 25 – Hopi Veterans Center – Kykotsmovi, AZ – 9pm show Wednesday, April 26 – The Ketchina Lounge – Taos, NM – $7 – 9pm show Thursday, April 27 – TBA – Tuscon, AZ Friday, April 28 – Bash on Ash – Tempe, AZ – $8 – 9pm show Saturday, April 29 – American Legion – San Diego, CA – $10/$12 – 9pm show If you’ve never heard Mystic Roots Band – here’s a little info about them. You can also check out www.mysticroots.com Serving up an original style based in reggae, hip-hop, and dancehall, with overtones of rock, funk, and ska, Mystic Roots Band is constantly placed at the top of playlists by DJs & listeners of all musical genres. This Chico-born, now San Diego based group embraces the nature of roots reggae wholeheartedly and perform it confidently. The list of bands that they have shared the stage with reads like a “who’s who” of reggae music, including The Wailers, Pato Banton, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Cliff, as well as Jurassic 5, Long Beach Dub All Stars, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Ozomatli, and Digital Underground to name just a few! Winner of the 2005 Los Angeles Music Award for Best Pop/Reggae Album and having already appeared on ESPN, FOX Sports and NBC News, the Mystic Roots Band (MRB) can now add a nationally syndicated reality television show to the notches on their heavy belts. MRB was recently featured on the season finale of a hit television show That Ying Yang Thing on The Learning Channel (TLC). Having independently sold over 10,000 albums, topping Amazon.com’s chart of independent artist sales, and killing music download sites with their underground hit “Pass”, it’s no wonder why Mystic Roots Band was recently voted #1 band in Playboy Magazine’s #1 party college town, Chico, California. Through socially aware lyrics, Mystic Roots Band promotes positivity and spreads a conscious message. Fans describe MRB’s style as a unique combination of No Doubt, Sublime, The Police, Sean Paul, The Fugees and Cypress Hill with the spirit and consciousness of Bob Marley and Spearhead. This diverse sound enables Mystic Roots to continually produce dynamic, cutting edge songs that fans are immediately drawn to. When coming to an MRB concert you are guaranteed more than just music for your ears, but rather a high-energy show and powerful experience you’ll never forget. With their vast catalog of full-length albums, singles and EPs, and their music heard on various compilations, surf videos, TV commercials, movie soundtracks, and countless radio stations, Mystic Roots has developed an ever-growing legion of loyal fans. This fan base lies not only in the United States, but also overseas in Europe, Latin America, Australia, and even several regions of Asia. With the release of their third album, more than 700 shows in the finest venues on the West Coast over the past eight years, and the explosion of reggae and dancehall music on the pop charts, these pioneering musicians are ready to take their message to the next level and reach the masses. “And that’s a musical stampede.” Check out www.mysticroots.com Booking inquiries, contact D. Wyman at 760-231-9465 or booking@mysticroots.com Press inquiries, contact Amy Shapas of So You Can at 831-479-0711 or amy@soyoucan.com

Groundbreaking Documentary Film “Made In Jamaica� Presents The A Powerful Collection Of Reggae

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The film features Grammy Award Winner Toots, Gregory Isaacs, Bunny Wailer (Bob Marley?s brother), 2006 Grammy Award Nominees Third World, Beres Hammond, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, Alaine, Tanya Stephens, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Joseph Current, Vybz Kartel, Brick and Lace, Dr. Marshall, Capleton, and Koolant. Executive Producer Charlotte Lawrence, CEO of Lawrence Pictures, LLC, American production partner with Pascal Herold, of Herold & Family (Paris), is currently in discussion with several major American distributors. Commenting on the film, executive producer Pascal Herold of Herold & Family observes: ?Our goal with ?made in Jamaica? is to show how a small island nation of only three million people has taken their pain and suffering, and translated their emotions into music that now resonates around the world. While we are actively reviewing and editing the 160 hours of extraordinary images, live music, and observations these unique performers provided for us, our project is continuing to receive a warm welcome by the film industry world wide. We are certain that we will be presenting a unique, high energy finished product which is sure to astound audiences everywhere.? ?Made in Jamaica? is now in post-production, and on schedule for completion by the Spring of 2006. It is a powerful film portrait of the leaders of the reggae music movement, and how reggae has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film presents the candid life stories of these unique artists, captured in frank, personal interviews, strengthened by their extraordinary musical performances, filmed entirely live in the authentic backdrop of Jamaica. From their native ghetto to international fame, “made in Jamaica” presents the individual stories of these artists who represent the Jamaican Dream. Reggae music sprang into life in the 70?s. It is Jamaica?s blues: a music of both desperation and hope. The 70?s were the first time that a third world country had made its voice heard on such a large scale. Instantly recognizable, the reggae sound is a celebration of life itself. Now a new generation of reggae artists has emerged and its fathers are still in Jamaica. The Dance Hall, emerging from reggae, is drawing large crowds across the globe. At its origin, the Dance Hall concept is heavily influenced by religious overtones. Like rap music, Dance Hall?s message is powerful and straightforward, with lyrics about sex, violence, and social issues, including much on women?s rights. ?Made in Jamaica? Director Jerome Laperrousaz Past films include: “Prisoners in the Street, Third World” 1980 (Cannes Festival Selection) “Human” casting Terence Stamp and Jeanne Moreau, 1975 “Continental Circus”, 1972 (Jean Vigo Award and Academy Award selection for foreign production) Jerome Laperrousaz has twenty-five years of family history in Jamaica. In 1980 he directed “Prisoners in the Street: ?Third World? “. The film highlights Jamaican reggae through the experience of the group “Third World.” ?Jerome has a special talent for exposing the sensitive and personal. In “made in Jamaica”, Jerome shows the magnificent beauty which is the Jamaican landscape, from the renowned recording studios of Kingston, the pulsing sounds of Ocho-Rios, the morning light of the Blue Mountains, the vendors lining the narrows streets, the ghettos, and the creativity of Rasta and its inspired fashions. What has reggae become today? “Made in Jamaica” will expose two main themes present in reggae: the old school reggae of the founders and that of the new generation. “Made In Jamaica” Cast Grammy Award Winner Toots; Gregory Isaacs; Bunny Wailer (Bob Marley?s brother); Grammy Award Nominees Third World; Beres Hammond; Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare; Alaine; Tanya Stephens; Bounty Killer; Elephant Man; Lady Saw; Joseph Current; Vybz Kartel; Brick and Lace; Dr. Marshall; Capleton; Koolant; Grammy Award Winner Toots Frederick “Toots” born in Maypen, grew up singing gospel music at church. The lights of Kingston were his dream and arrived in Trenchtown barefoot and moneyless. He recorded with Raleigh Gordon and Jerry Matthias, forming the original Maytals. In 1968, their song “Do the Reggay”coined the phrase ?reggae?. In 1973 Toots and The Maytals held their first concert in the United States. It was the beginning of a successful career managed by Bob Marley?s producer Chris Blackwell. The band recently won the 2005 Grammy award for reggae for the album “True Love”. This album has some re-recorded versions of their classics alongside popular and legendary musicians such a Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards. About Lawrence Pictures Lawrence Pictures is an entertainment company that produces and acquires innovative film projects. The company focuses on the marketing and domestic distribution of independent films. Lawrence Pictures is the creation of Charlotte Lawrence. The two inaugural projects are “made in Jamaica” and a 3D animated film. Lawrence Pictures works in close collaboration with the top 3D animation Studios in Paris, France. Charlotte Lawrence is the CEO of Lawrence Pictures, LLC. On “made in Jamaica” Charlotte Lawrence comments: ?Our intention with ?made in Jamaica? is to reach an entirely new generation with the philosophies, the people, and of course the music of the reggae movement. ?made in Jamaica? is a great project for Lawrence Pictures, as well as all of our participating partners.? About HEROLD & FAMILY Pascal Herold Pascal Herold founded DURAN-DUBOI in 1984. In 1997 DURAN-DUBOI became a publicly traded company on the French stock exchange. Under his dedicated and relentless leadership, DURAN-DUBOI became the unchallenged leader in France in 3D animation. The company?s spectacular R&D department lead DURAN-DUBOI to win first class international producers’ trust and loyalties. DURAN-DUBOI also became a leader in the TV post production market in Europe. Its “virtual effects” artists, “CGI” animators and “sound designers” developed technical and artistic internationally recognized expertise in digital special effects image and sound. DURAN-DUBOI’s abilities in the creation of SFX (?Amelie of Montmatre,? ?Joan of Arc?, ?Alien, the Resurrection?), production of music video and films are now recognized throughout Europe. After founding and leading DURAN-DUBOI for over twenty years, Pascal Herold recently decided to focus all of his his energy on his personal passion for producing and directing feature films, through Herold & Family. CONTACT Lawrence Pictures LLC P: 202 882 3187 F: 202 882 4184 C: 831 915 0184 www.lawrencepictures.com www.madeinjamaicamovie.com 4408 15th Street NW, Washington DC 20011

Angel Magik Presents Baby Cham LIVE

Strictly The Best Vol. 3BABY CHAM performing Jamaica’s #1 Smash Hit “Ghetto Story” and “Vitamin S” as seen on BET & MTV 3 Rooms with different DJs performing.

Mar 31, 2006

8:00 PM PST to 4:00 AM PST

BABY CHAM, Sake 1, DJ Jah-Kno, DJ Backside, DJ Polo, DJ Irie Dole, DJ I-vier, DJ Profeta, DJ Mpenzi, DJ Papa Chocolate, DJ Prieto

1st 150 ppl $5, $10 presaleticketsonline.com, $15 before 12am

21+

http://www.jonathanmack.com

Club Six (more details)

60 Sixth St.

San Francisco, CA USA

415.863.1221

Mikey Dread Interview in Jamaica

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  In the late 70s the refrain Dread at the Control Tower assumed cult status in what was arguably radio’s last golden pre-cable TV and Pre- Internet reverie. Michael Campbell, the man behind that refrain and one of Jamaica’s most innovative and original radio personalities, is currently in the island, celebrating two siginficant milestones – his 30th anniversary as The Dread at the Control – and his father’s centenary. Since 1976, music programming on Jamaican radio has not been the same due to Campbell’s trailblazing show, The Dread at the Control. For two years, he took the graveyard slot from midnight to 4:30am and transformed it into primetime listening by bringing what was then the novel concept of underground reggae to a mainstream audience. In a real way the music was in transition from roots and culture/rockers to what would emerge in the post Marley period as dancehall, but which, in the late 70s, was still a nascent dub/DJ Sub-culture. Mikey Dread’s immensely popular show at the peak of the dub plate era, facilitated and highlighted this process. Those were changing times not only for the music, but for night-time radio. With his ingenuity, he took the dancehall/street vibes into the homes of a new generation of music aficionados. The transmitter engineer turned discjockey cemented the emerging trend of “more music, less talk” (non-stop music blocks) by embellishing his selections with the introduction of fancy jingles and other creative sound effects. Now three decades later, Mikey Dread has returned to his roots and where it all started – the recording studios. Taking time out of a hectic recording session at Anchor Recording Studio a week ago, Mikey Dread reiterated that the 30th anniversary of his groundbreaking programme converged with the anniversary of the birth of his father – Simon Campbell. “Dat man born on March 6, 1906, and mi deh yah fi celebrate him birthday because mi love mi fadda yuh nuh,” Campbell enthused. Continuing, he said, “Is 30 years since I started working on JBC, and mi a goh release a CD, coming out this year, featuring my shows, and a box set with all the tunes dem mi mek in the 70s and 80s. As part of the celebration also mi a goh tour Europe in May,” the Miami-based Campbell revealed. The celebratory European tour will take him to England, Ireland, Poland, Italy and France. “Mi a tour with mi own band called Dread at the Control and it include horns. I’ll be performing as I’ve always done at universities, on some festivals as well as TV performances. But I’m working on a new album before mi goh England, and this haffi come out by May”, he added. Reflecting on his JBC days when people would stay up all night to hear the latest reggae and dub vibes, he asserted that his was an effort that took reggae to another level, as in those days radio was programmed to fit into a foreign format. “My show was from midnight to 4:30am and it went for two years on JBC. Before dat dem use to sey nuh body nuh listen to radio after midnight, but dat was because the music dem was playing, was boring. But me had di formula fi mek Jamaica wake up and jump off di map,” echoed Mikey Dread . “Dem days” he continued, “as you know yourself, reggae was not the priority music on the radio stations. What I did was to find a target audience and project my programme towards that audience. And in doing that I captured a new constituency of listeners that was completely mesmerised by what was happening on radio. My show put more life into night time radio as well as reggae music because people would just stay up and tape my show from it start til finish. Nobody nuh miss it (the show) because mi a play dub plate with sound effects weh nuh other discjockey could play,” he reminisced. The show’s phenomenal success essentially birthed the bootleg cassette trend. After his stint on radio Mikey Dread ventured into recording, one of his earliest efforts being Weatherman Skanking in combination with Ray I (a remake is presently in the works) for producer Carlton Patterson, for whom he also recorded his best known song, Barber Saloon. He then migrated to England where he continued his pursuit in radio, but with more recordings to come, including another popular track, Love the Dread . Campbell has, over the years, earned more than his fair share of bragging rights. While in England, after graduating from the National School of Broadcasting with qualifications in presentation and production, he continued to break down walls. He was employed by the Central TV-London as presenter/researcher/narrator for a six-part television documentary series – Deep Roots Music that was aired nationally and across Europe. He created and produced Jungle Signal used as the soundtrack and signature tune for Deep Roots Music for Channel 4, UK. Still at the control, Mikey Dread produced The Clash’s first production, Bank Robber/Rockers Galore UK Tour(on Epic Records) which charted at number 12 on the UK charts, the highest chart entry for that group. He is featured in the video for the Bank Robber, produced by CBS Records. He also co-produced several tracks on Clash’s Sandinista album, voted the Best Rock Record in 1981 and for which he also co-wrote and performed on five of the tracks. He then went on to produce the Japanese rock band Anarchy, visited and performed in Japan with The Mods. Toured Europe and Scandinavia as support artiste for UB40 for whom he produced ten dub tracks. “The British people dem and the people dem around the world love me and respect me to the ground that I walk on. Since mi leave Jamaica , mi goh back goh study radio broadcasting in England at the National Broadcasting School. And mi have mi own live show on Channel 4. Worked on Spectrum International Radio in Brent Cross in England. Mi is the first person to put a reggae programme in Holland called Rockers In The Morning on VPRO Radio, you can go on the Internet…people selling the cassette. And mi also go to the university of Florida,” said the former student of CAST(College of Arts, Science and Technology) now University of Technology (UTech) and Titchfield High School, where he got his first taste of broadcasting on Radio Titchfield operated by the school. With all of that, the Mikey Dread is still not prepared to rest on his laurels. His dream is to own and operate a radio station in his native parish. “Mi want a license to run a radio station in Portland. If Ochi (Ocho Rios) can ave one, mi waan one inna Porti,” he insisted. Think it can’t work? Don’t sleep -Basil Walters Sunday, March 19, 2006 Mushiya Jobe Enterprises P.O. Box 600542 Dallas, Texas 75360-0542 www.mikeydread.com www.innervisionsreggae.com www.dubmusic.com 214-342-5638 469-767-9730 mojamaica@msn.com mojamaica@peoplepc.com

International Roots Reggae Recording Artist RAS MIDAS in Santa Cruz Live with ROOT AWAKENING

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Join international roots reggae recording artist, Ras Midas with special guests, Root Awakening for a full night of politically conscious reggae at Moe’s Alley on Saturday, April 22 at 9pm. Hailing from Jamaica, Ras Midas, a reggae sensation that has graced stages across the world for thirty years, distinguishing himself by consistently delivering high-energy performances, positive lyrics and music for the entire family, Ras Midas draws his inspiration and themes from daily life and his messages hit everything from international and political issues to love and respect for all. As a solo artist, Ras Midas’ first international hit, “Kude -A- Bamba”, was recorded in English and Swahili for Island Records and sold a half million copies worldwide. As the first Jamaican artist to record reggae in French, Ras Midas’ “Rastaman in Exile” earned him and “Album of the Year” award and rave reviews from such music publications such as Paris’ “Rock & Folk”, who said that Ras Midas’ music is, “a new, unique, clear, perfect, crystal sound, interwoven to challenge fashions and times.” Rise up and let you body and soul move to the rhythms and social consciousness of Ras Midas! Hail up reggae massive! You might be wondering what’s up with Ras Midas these days… he just wanted to let you all know that he’s in the studio mastering and putting the final touches on his ninth solo album soon to be released this coming summer. Please stay tuned – it’s going to be a musical revolution from Ras Midas. Check out Ras Midas’ recently launched website – www.rasmidas.com for an in-depth look at the mind and music of a true original who helped define the history of roots reggae. Peruse the great photos of Ras Midas’ travels to Africa and beyond, and some recent video samples of his stirring live performances! The Root Awakening band from the San Francisco Bay Area has provided musical accompaniment for Ken Boothe, the Congos, Tippa Irie and many other international reggae artists. Not content to be one of the most accomplished backing ensembles on the West Coast, Root Awakening is a self-contained band specializing in the seminal music of Jamaican rocksteady and roots reggae, featuring the irresistible rhythms, arrangements and harmonies that inspired a global phenomenon. Their award-winning original songs also carry that same classic vibe. For the last decade, as more and more fans are discovering, this hardworking crew has earned its place among the best reggae bands in the nation. Root Awakening’s classic sound is now even better with the addition of dj/toaster/keyboardist S. Robinson, who throws down conscious, fiery lyrics in dancehall and old-skool stylee. Saturday, April 22 International Roots Reggae Recording Artist RAS MIDAS Plus special guest Root Awakening Moe’s Alley – 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz $12.00 advance / $14.00 door 9pm 21 + For more show info call 831-479-1854 or go to www.moesalley.com For press inquires, contact Amy Shapas of So You Can at 831-479-0711 or amy@soyoucan.com Amy Shapas So You Can 831-479-0711 831-479-4242 fax amy@soyoucan.com www.soyoucan.com www.myspace.com/soyoucan

Original Roots and Dub Reggae from Hawaii

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Ooklah the Moc is thrilled to return to play old classics and new hits for their Californian fans! Ooklah the Moc, hailing from Palolo Valley on the island of Oahu, HI, fuses an eclectic mix of original roots and dub reggae into a unique sound unlike any heard before. Influenced from many different genres of music from Jamaica and the UK, Ooklah constantly strives to create bold melodic statements infused with precise and intricate rhythms that all come together to make their original sound. Started in 1997 by Asher “Killer P” Philipart on guitar, John “Barucus” Davis on drums, and Ryan “Jah Gumby” Murakami on bass, Ooklah the Moc has grown to be one of the most hard hitting roots reggae bands to come out of the Pacific. After the establishment of the band’s rhythm section, other pieces of the Ooklah puzzle came together, starting off with James “Ras Bird” La Pierre. As the first vocalist, Ras Bird brings a uniquely smooth texture to the forefront of the dub experience. Next were the buttery horns from the Kailua band, Dread Ashanti. Comprised of Tony “The Bushman” bush on trombone and Gary “The Ahhman” Nakano on trumpet, the band began to take on a more intricate flavor. Two more vocalists, “Sista Micky” Huihui and Nicholas “Kali” Navales were invited to complete the vocal section and add a large amount of spice to the pot. Rounding out the band is its youngest member, Brad “Watts” Watanabe, who was asked to play keys and brings his extensive musical knowledge to enhance the solid rhythm section. Together these nine musicians have made Ooklah the Moc a huge force in reggae music. No matter what your taste, Ooklah the Moc always blends positive, intricate and uplifting music with an enormous spirit to create a powerful sound all their own. Thursday, March 23 ASHKENAZ, Berkeley, CA $12, $10 Students, All Ages, Show 9:30pm Friday, March 24 STUDIO “Z”, San Francisco, CA $10, 21+, Doors 9pm Saturday, March 25 LAST DAY SALOON, Santa Rosa, CA $10, 21+, Show 9:30pm Monday, March 27 THE ATTIC – Santa Cruz, CA $12 advance/$15 door, All Ages, Doors 7pm For more info go to www.ooklahthemoc.com For press inquiries, contact So You Can at 831-479-0711 or soyoucan@sbcglobal.net Amy Shapas So You Can 831-479-0711 831-479-4242 fax amy@soyoucan.com www.soyoucan.com www.myspace.com/soyoucan

RealityShock Brings The Stir It Up Riddim

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Reality Shock Records is a Uk based Record Label, and one to watch out for. Showcasing some of the hottest Uk Reggae talent, including artists such as: Mikey Murka, Errol ‘Gideon Zinger’ Bellot Prince Livijah, Aqua Livi, Afrikan Simba and many more The Stir It Up Riddim is the first release and is due early March in 7″ format. The Riddim Features 6 blazing vocal cuts from Mikey Murka, Mikey Marga, Gideon Zinger,General Smiley, Deadly Hunta, Aqua Livi, Prince Livijah and Chieftain Joseph. Watch out for the Stir It Up mixes and more works from RealityShock artistson BigUpRadios Dancehall n Roots Stations. For More Information visit: www.realityshock.com

Jr. Reid and Regga Angels Western Tour and Victoria Ska and Northwest World Reggae Festivals

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After a successful month-long tour April and May of 2005, Junior Reid and the Reggae Angels had a top performance at Reggae on the River August 2005, and Headlined The Dreadstock Festival in Vallejo CA, and also headlined the stadium Rocktober festivals on four of the Hawaii Islands. Now, a year later they embark on the road again to do a tour of festivals and club dates. Junior Reid has a new CD called “Clean Up Your Heart”, soon to be released.  He has recently toured Japan, South America, and the US east and west coasts.  Several of Reid’s hits such as “One Blood”, “Mashing Up the Earth” and “Fit You Haffi Fit” have risen to anthem status. Junior Reid first won the hearts of people around the world as the lead vocalist for Black Uhuru.  He has matured and gained strength as an artist performing internationally as well as producing other artists in his One Blood recording studio in Kingston, Jamaica.  Junior Reid is a top festival performer with athletic showmanship and melodic phrasing. His message inspires people from all walks of life and he is a mentor to many Rasta enthusiasts.  Junior is truly a man of the people – always in demand.  On the most recent American tour, the shows were consistently well attended. Within the last couple years, the Reggae Angels completed a 50-city tour with Andrew Tosh (son of Reggae icon Peter Tosh), a 21- city tour with Junior Reid, a 9-city tour with the Abyssinians, a 9-week tour covering North America and Canada co-billed with Everton Blender, and another month-long tour with Junior Reid. After working the festival circuit, they did their fourth trip to Hawaii within a year where they co-billed with and backed Frankie Paul, who now resides in Gambia, Africa.  It’s been a hard, busy schedule.  They have toured consistently since the mid-90’s, bringing their spiritually uplifting message to the people.  They are well loved.  Lyrically their music affirms such qualities as generosity, balance and gratitude.  The Reggae Angels have one of the most extensive discographies of any American Reggae band.  Now touring with their 13th and latest release – Make Blessings, on the Explorer Recordings Label- the Reggae Angels should not be missed when they come to your area. For bookings contact Peter Wardle – King’s Music International – at (510) 326-8445, or online at reggaeangl@aol.com. Biography: Junior Reid To date, Jamaican-born singer Junior Reid, a devout Rastafarian regarded by many as a messenger from Jah, is best known for the hit singles ‘Foreign Mind’, ‘One Blood’, ‘Boom Shak-a-Lak’ and ‘Listen to the Voices’. He also served as the lead singer for the Grammy Award-winning Reggae group Black Uhuru. Born on the 6th of June, Delroy “Junior” Reid grew up in the Waterhouse district of West Kingston. Junior began his career at an early age, gaining his initial inspiration from a tough upbringing. He recorded his first single ‘Know Myself’ at age fourteen for the late singer Hugh Mundell, released in the U.K. on the Greensleeves label. He then went on to form his own band, The Voice of Progress, and after a local hit with ‘Minibus Driver’ the group’s success was established with the album of the same name. At the age of eighteen, Junior was asked to join Black Uhuru as lead singer.  The group completed their transformation to international status while he was a member, nominated twice for a Grammy Award in the Reggae category.   After many changes in the music business and an agreed separation among the members of Black Uhuru, Junior returned to the solo arena and started his own production company, J.R. Productions. Once again a solo artist, he recorded a number of songs for J.R. Productions and Sugar Minott’s Youth Promotion label, enjoying considerable popularity with tracks such as ‘Human Nature’, ‘A-1 Lover, ‘Uplifting’ and ‘Proud Statement’. 1988 saw the release of Junior’s first solo album, One Blood. The ‘One Blood’ single was remixed by Paul “Trouble” Anderson and released worldwide on Big Life/Mercury Records. That track and ‘Long Road’ received nominations for the prestigious Caribbean Music Awards and the Jamaica Music Industry Awards. He won awards for Best Album, Best Single, Best Song and Most Conscious Lyrics at the Jamaica Music Industry Awards. The follow-up to One Blood was the album Visa, which was distributed by the Greensleeves and Ras labels in addition to his J.R. Productions label. During his music career Junior Reid has performed around the globe from Bermuda to Japan. He has proven to be a durable and popular entertainer on the world stage. In 1993, after a winning performance in Jamaica at the Montego Bay Superfest he toured Europe alongside Sugar Minott, the 809 Band, and Dub poet Mutabaruka.  Junior was also featured in the biggest one-night show in Jamaica, the Sting, from 1996 to ‘98.  Following exceptional performances at Sting and other shows he was offered a starring role in the Jamaican film ‘Klash’, produced by Billy Parker. In 1997 Junior produced the album True World Order. He performed on the True World Order Tour in the United States and United Kingdom. He also teamed up with Busta Rhymes and Bounty Killa to record the hit single ‘Change Like the Weather’. He recorded the single ‘Dreadful Day’ with rappers Poor Righteous Teachers and, joined by the artist Cannibus, recorded the song ‘Frounsi Sound Bwoy’ for the Universal label.  Throughout his career he has done numerous interviews for television, radio and newspapers and performed extensively internationally.  In a producing role, Junior has lent his talents to various other artists. Early on he worked with Dennis Brown, Gregory lsaacs and the Mighty Diamonds to name few. More recently he has produced Andrew & ‘Wada Blood (his sons), Elephant Man, Delly Ranks, Luciano and Anthony B.  Reid has worked closely with Rap artists such as Wu Tang Clan, Goroo from Gangstar, the Absolute Beginners (from Germany) and Cold Cut.  In the year 2000 Mr. Reid/J.R. Productions distributed the ‘Emanuel Calling’ album, featuring the songs ‘Mashing Up the Earth’, ‘John Law’ and ‘Trod Up A-Zion’. He toured the United States and Caribbean, garnering raves.  In 2002 Rasta Government was released. Lost Vinyl Classics was released in 2005. Junior has a new album finished, soon to be released. With his incisive, prophetic lyrics and unstinting support for the ghetto man, Junior remains a powerful roots artist well known and loved worldwide.   Biography: Reggae Angels               Currently based in the San Francisco, Calif. East Bay, the Reggae Angels have been touring the last decade in the U.S., Hawaii, Canada and South America.   They are well loved and respected.  They’ve taken the message to many different markets.  Top international artists have had the Reggae Angels back them, including Don Carlos, Horace Andy, Michael Rose, Big Youth, The Abyssinians, Edi Fitzroy, Bernard Collins, Carlton & The Shoes, Junior Murvin, Clinton Fearon, Everton Blender, Sugar Minott, Andrew Tosh,  Junior Reid and Frankie Paul.   They have consistently met the needs of world-class performers touring with them to the far reaches. The Reggae Angels vocalists are Fenton Wardle, Cynthia Roots and Nasambu Wamalwa. Lead vocalist and bandleader Fenton Wardle started playing for the public at the age of twelve, playing his accordion in the streets in San Francisco. In 1982 Fenton fronted his first band Ily in New Hampshire, where he attended Dartmouth and graduated in 1984. In 1986 he formed a band on the West Coast called The Chosen Few. In 1989 the band re-formed as The Elevations. Fenton sang lead and harmony vocals and played keyboards. With the Elevations, he produced two albums- Jah Guide and Good Judgment. In 1992 Fenton left the Elevations and started the Reggae Angels. For his Reggae Angels unit, Fenton has produced Guard the Honor, Jealousy, Truth and Conviction, Spirit, Signs and Wonders, Which Road Will You Choose, Live Positive, Come To Jah, Save Our Souls, A Heart With Love, Balance and Make Blessings. Augustus Pablo is featured playing melodica and synthesizer on the earlier works, adding his melodious far eastern sound. The early mixing was done in Jamaica with some of the top engineers including Sylvan Morris, David Rowe, Soljie, Dr. Marshall and Hugh Palmer. Scientist mixed the next four CDs in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.  Balance and Make Blessings were mixed at Lion and Fox recording studios in Alexandria, Virginia by Jim Fox. The Reggae Angels have one of the most prolific catalogues of any American based reggae band, including 13 CDs and numerous dubs. Fans of reggae know The Angels deliver high-energy performances with a happy, uplifting sound and sincere message. Their music speaks of God consciousness — beneficial truths for humanity. The lyrics are condensed spiritual insights and teachings — the message.  All different ages and kinds of people love and appreciate the Reggae Angels, especially the spiritually inclined. Their focus is on spirituality, affirming and clarifying the message of the prophets — advice and prayers to bring us nearer to God. The Reggae Angels have their own recording studio in Oakland, California called The Workshop. See the website www.ReggaeAngels.com for music samples and upcoming show schedule.