!! Noted Reggae Artist on Tour !!

07.24.08		Morgan Heritage Mission In Progress US Tour Jacksonville, Florida Da Real Café
07.25.08		Morgan Heritage Mission In Progress US Tour St. Petersburg, Florida Jannus Landing
07.26.08		Reggae Jam! New York, NY Hammerstein Ballroom LIVE: JaMelody,Morgan Heritage,Gyptian,Richie Spice,Tessanne Chin
07.26.08		Bounty Killer Bronx, NY El Rancho
07.26.08		Shaggy On Tour Switzerland Blue Balls Festival
07.26.08		Morgan Heritage Mission In Progress US Tour New York, New York Hammerstein
07.27.08		Byron Lee & Yam Jam Fest Jamaica, NY Roy Wilkins Park
07.27.08		Morgan Heritage Mission In Progress US Tour Bladensburg, Maryland Crossroads
07.28.08		Morgan Heritage Mission In Progress US Tour Washington, D.C XM Radio
07.30.08		Beres Hammond On Tour San Diego, California Wave House The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
07.30.08		K-Salaam At Virgin Mega Store Union Square, New York, NY Virgin Mega Store K Salaam in store DJ performance and signing; Wednesday, July 30 at Virgin Mega Store Union Square from 7pm to 9pm. New album K-Salaam & Beatnick presents Whose World is This? in stores July 2008 features, Busy Signal, Buju Banton, Trey Songz, Young Buc, Papoose, Ded Prez, Saigon, Sizzla and many More
07.31.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Petumala, California Mystic Theater The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.01.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Percy, California Reggae Rising Festival The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.02.08		Beres Hammond On Tour San Francisco, California The Independent The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.03.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Los Angeles, California Hollywood Bowl The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.04.08		Richie Spice Live! Virgin Islands, US Tortola Music Festival
08.04.08		Richie Spice Live! USVI Tortola Music Festival
08.05.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Denver, Colorado Cervantes The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.06.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Omaha Nebraska Slowdown The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.07.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Kansas City, Mo TBA The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.08.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Colombus, Ohio Alrosa Night Club The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.09.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Cleveland, Ohio Nelson Ledgs Quarry Park The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.10.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Chicago, Illinois Union Park The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.12.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Nantucket Island, Massachusetts Muse Bar The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.14.08		Shaggy On Tour Germany Africka Karibik Festival
08.14.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Philadelphia, Pennsyvlania Trocadero The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.15.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Hartford, Connecticut Webster Theater The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.16.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Boston, Massachusetes Club Lido The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.17.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Newark, New Jersey Newark Symphony Hall The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008 Get More info (Right Click and Save Target As)
08.18.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Brooklyn, New York Wingate Field The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.19.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Norfolk, Virgina Norva The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.21.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Jacksonville, Florida Plush The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.22.08		Shaggy On Tour Germany Chiemsee Reggae Festival 2008
08.22.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Saint Petersburg, Florida Jannus Landing The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.23.08		Shaggy On Tour Germany Chiemsee Reggae Festival 2009
08.23.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Lauderhill, Florida Central Broward Park The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.24.08		Shaggy On Tour Germany Chiemsee Reggae Festival 2010
08.24.08		Shaggy On Tour Germany Chiemsee Reggae Festival 2010
08.24.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Orlando, Florida Hard Rock Live The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.24.08		Elephant Man and Buju Banton Live! Brooklyn, New York D'Jumbla
08.26.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Richmond, Virginia The National The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.27.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Baltimore, Maryland Ram's Head Live The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.28.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Montreal, Quebec, Canada Club Soda The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.29.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Toronto, Ontario, Canada Kool Haus The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.30.08		Beres Hammond On Tour TBA TBA The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
08.31.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Charlotte, North Carolina Neighborhood Theater The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
09.01.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Decatur, Georgia TBA The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
09.03.08		Beres Hammond On Tour New Orleans, Loiusianna HOB The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
09.05.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Providence, Rhode Island Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
09.06.08		Beres Hammond On Tour White Plains, New York Westchester County Center The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
09.07.08		Beres Hammond On Tour Washington D.C. RFK Stadium (Outside) The Legendary Beres Hammond On tour, New Album in Stores Fall 2008
11.29.08		Richie Spice Live! St. Thomas, USVI TBA

Straight Pride Parade

TCOOO Productions is holding the first ever Straight Pride Parade in Brooklyn, New York on August 31, 2008. The parade will take place on Eastern Parkway along the same route as the annual Caribbean labor day parade.

The Straight Pride Parade is a chance for Heterosexuals to gather together and proudly embrace their sexuality. The Parade will also allow reggae and dancehall fans who are in New York City for the Labor Day celebrations to get together and celebrate reggae, dancehall and family in love and unity. Adults are encouraged to bring their children along for the celebrations, as the event will be family oriented.

New reggae / dancehall sensation Jango Fresh said, 'the Straight pride parade is a great idea because when a song like 'Hit them hard' by my label mate Stapler can be banned just because it stresses the importance of a male and a female in every family, it is a sign that heterosexuals need to wake up.

The president of TCOOO said he hopes the event will unify the reggae community who has seen many reggae events cancelled recently not only in the United States but all over Europe and the Caribbean. 'I sat quietly and watched as they cancelled artists like Buju Banton, Sizzla Kalonji and Capleton' he said, 'but when the gay community went after TCOOO artists like Vineyard the Rebel Priest, Stapler and Jango Fresh we decided that we must make a show of strength.'


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• Hope this will be a violent free Parade
  

Anthony Bourdain Creates Controversy About Dancehall Music

According to ReddingNewsReview.com, Bourdain referred to women as "b***ches" when describing dancehall music in the Jamaican-themed episode of the show. Bourdain makes the following statement in a narration as he and his crew head to a street performance in Kingston:


Bourdain's words
"There's no rootsy, laid back Rasta vibe," Bourdain narrates. "This ain't about standing up for your rights or praising Jah or anything like that. Like Reggaetón, its mutant cousin, dancehall is the hardcore beat behind lyrics concerning, for the most part: acquiring possessions, getting respect on the street, beating down perceived enemies and enjoying the physical charms of varied, if not multitudinous, b***ches."Source

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Worldwide Reggae Top10 at this moment!

1. The Plane Land - Richie Spice - No Doubt Records

2. On the Rock - Mavado - Baby G records

3. I am Not Afraid - Etana - Freemind

4. Pull Up Selector
Tarrus & Jimmy Riley - Taxi

5. The Mission - Damian & Stephen Marley - Baby G records

6. Me Nah Rub - Queen Ifrica - Downsound

7.Shoot Out - Micheal Rose - John John records

8. Wine Gal - Beenie Man - TJ Records

9. Crazy Love - Jahmelody - VP Records

10. Praise God - Little Hero - Inspire

Reggae Legend John Holt For Reggae SumFest 08

John Holt songs have spanned decades, and his lover`s rock blend which has thrilled thousands of fans since he burst on the reggae scene, is set to send Reggae Sumfest fans back in time this summer.

Veteran lovers rock, reggae singer and songwriter, John Kenneth Holt, has been added to this year`s line-up of the festival, set for July 13-19 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Holt is set to help bring the curtains down on the popular musical event on Saturday, July 19th and he is sure to leave lovers crooning for more.

With several albums and a phenomenal list of music to pull from, including the UK Top 10 hit `Help Me Make It Through The Night,` `Don't Want To See You Cry,` `Sweetie Come Brush Me,` `Stick By Me` ` Police In Helicopter` and `Up Park Camp,` this former ska star turned dreadlocked rootsman, is sure to leave fans yearning for more when he takes to the stage of what is undoubtedly `Jamaica`s Greatest, The World`s Best` reggae event on the musical calendar.


Other Reggae Artist, That will be preforming!!!

Beres Hammond
Anthony B
Richie Spice
Queen Ifrica
Jah Cure
Tarus Riley
Etana
Beenie Man
Bounty Killer
Voice Mail
Macka Diamond
Vybz Kartel
Harry Toddler
Busy Signal
Wayne Marshall
Mavado.

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• Would'nt you like to be there?
  

President Bush Proclaims !!!

June As CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH


President, George Bush has said that the observance of Caribbean Heritage Month is an opportunity for the United States to show its appreciation for the many ways Caribbean Americans have contributed to its growth.

In proclaiming June as Caribbean Heritage Month, President Bush said: "Caribbean Americans have helped to shape our national fabric with their vibrant traditions and their unique history. They have brightened our lives with the spirit and vitality of their culture through strong leadership and pride in their heritage."

"Caribbean Americans have enriched America in all walks of life and they have contributed their talent and added to our nation's development and prosperity. We especially show our gratitude for the men and women of Caribbean descent who served bravely in our Armed Forces and those still serving today. These heroes have answered a call greater than self and we keep them in our thoughts and prayers," he added.

Several activities have been planned to celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. Among the events will be the staging of Caribbean Film Showcase, featuring The Harder They Come, starring Jimmy Cliff and Africa Unite featuring the Marley Family, which will take place from June 6 to 7, sponsored by the Institute of Caribbean Studies, Trans-African Forum, Caribbean Association of World Bank (CAWI) and staff, and Caribbean Professional Networking Series (CPN).

On Thursday June 12, Jamaican author, Beverly East will read and discuss her latest work, Reaper of the Souls, a novel based on the 1957 rail disaster in Kendal, Manchester. The reading will take place at the Enrique Iglesias Auditorium of the Inter-American Development Bank. The event is sponsored by the Institute of Caribbean Studies, the Office of the Caribbean Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank and the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C.

In June 2005, the U.S. Senate passed a Bill designating June as Caribbean American Heritage month and in June 2006 a Proclamation making it official was signed by President Bush.

Actress and singer, Sheryl Lee Ralph and basketball great, Rick Fox are the official spokespersons for Caribbean American Heritage Month.