Losanti’s funky reggae grooves - University of Cincinnati News Record
Losanti’s drummer, John Bertke (background) also fills in as a stand-by percussionist for local ska stars, The Pinstripes. Last week at the Catskeller, Losanti performed their self-described genre of music, “reggae funk soul rock,” as coined by ...November 18, 2009
Jamaican roots reggae legend returns to Courtenay tonight on acoustic ... - canada.com
Clinton Fearon is a living legend of roots reggae music and an audience favorite of the 2006 Vancouver Island Music Festival. After moving to Kingston from the Jamaican countryside as a youth Fearon eventually became the well-known bassist, vocalist ...November 12, 2009
Jr Gong, Nas for National Geographic event - Jamaica Observer
American rapper Nas and Reggae's Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley thrilled audiences in Montego Bay this past summer as their performed together giving a snippet of what is to come on their upcoming project, Distant Relatives. Now, internet reports are ...November 18, 2009
The Wailers prove their timeless legacy with 'Exodus' performance - NewOrleans.Com
Every time I see the Wailers, I feel the love and have reggae in my head for days after. Reggae is such a powerful genre of music with an entrancing quality. This style of music does it for me without fail and profoundly affects me when it is played ...November 20, 2009
No Cover - Baltimore City Paper
Very few people can say they singlehandedly invented a musical sound known around the world. Jamaica-born drummer Winston Grennan always claimed that he invented the "one-drop" beat, the peculiar rhythm that forms the bedrock of reggae music, and he ...November 13, 2009
Blakk Rasta, Asem perform at Face of Ghana Holland 2009 grand finale - Joy Online
Ghana’s reggae music sensation Blakk Rasta has flown out of the country to Amsterdam to perform at the 2009 Face of Ghana Holland pageant grand finale. Blakk Rasta’s show follows a recent performance he did at Holland’s biggest reggae festival ...November 13, 2009
Find out more about Mark: - Examiner
Mark Edward Nero is a Southern California-based journalist and music critic. A longtime reggae fan, he's written for numerous publications and has interviewed numerous recording artists, including Sean Paul, Sister Carol and Eek-A-Mouse. Subscribe to ...November 15, 2009
Reggae album sales plummett - Jamaica Gleaner
IT has not been a good year for Jamaican pop music. Sales tracker, SoundScan, reports that music buyers in the United States showed little interest in what Jamaican artistes had to offer in 2009. SoundScan has released sales figures to the end of ...November 14, 2009
Beenie Man concerts axed in Australia & NZ - Scoop
It is a tragedy that he has not used his undoubted musical talent to promote the true reggae message of justice, harmony, peace and love. “Although Beenie Man made an agreement to cease his murder music, he has since reneged and denounced the ...November 15, 2009
Richest dead celebrity: Bob Marley - CNN Money
TORONTO (Fortune) -- Is reggae superstar Bob Marley bigger than Jesus? That's debatable, but the music legend who died 28 years ago is about to challenge Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson for the title of richest dead celebrity. Toronto-based private ...November 20, 2009
