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- Rhythms from the homeland
- Rose blooms again in Waterhouse
- Holidays to treasure
- … For A New Sound With Juelz Santana – News Story | Music…
Freedom Rock
Washington Post – Feb 26, 2008
Freedom du Lac is online every Tuesday at 2 p. ET to talk about the latest on the music scene: alternative country alt-country pop hyphy harp-rock reggae reggaeton R and B and whatever it is that Britney Spears does… Freedom du Lac is online every Tuesday at 2 p. ET to talk about the latest on the music scene: alternative country alt-country pop hyphy harp-rock reggae reggaeton R and B and whatever it is that Britney Spears does.
Rhythms from the homeland
NEWS.com.au – Feb 26, 2008
The Mountains of the Moon in the west the mountain gorillas and chimps in game and national parks. It’s the only place where you find all wild animals of the Earth. “The multicultural society with different music and distinguished dances accompanied by hundreds of traditional musical instruments and the source of Nile isn’t all you can see as you proceed to the northeast. You will find the Karamojong people who still live almost like Adam and Eve did almost naked. “When their cows low the Banyankole sing in the same way and dance with their legs producing the sound of the footsteps of the cows and arms in the shape of horns. ” Kora – New Zealand FUR brothers form the core of this quintet with a huge live presence. Laughton Francis Stuart and Brad Kora combine with Dan McGruer to conjure soaring vocal harmonies atop powerhouse funky dub and reggae beats… “When their cows low the Banyankole sing in the same way and dance with their legs producing the sound of the footsteps of the cows and arms in the shape of horns. ” Kora – New Zealand FUR brothers form the core of this quintet with a huge live presence. Laughton Francis Stuart and Brad Kora combine with Dan McGruer to conjure soaring vocal harmonies atop powerhouse funky dub and reggae beats. “Whakatane is where I grew up in the Bay of Plenty. A coastal town with a small but great community the thing I love most about home are the beaches.
Rose blooms again in Waterhouse
Jamaica Gleaner – Feb 26, 2008
Look pon Sly and Robbie dem a elders and still a mek some great beats” Rose told The Gleaner last week. He achieved international fame with that group in the 1980s winning the first Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985 with Anthem. The computerised sound on Michael Rose Returns is a far cry from the heyday of Uhuru a roots trio that also included founder Derrick ‘Duckie’ Simpson and Puma Jones. In addition to Jr Gong Rose teams with other youngbloods such as Busy Signal on Real Jamaican and with Assassin on Living Love. He said he and the young Marley have developed a mutual respect. “ne day him jus’ pass through the studio an’ hold a vibes tell mi how him love the song (Shootout)… “Dem days did alright yuh nuh. Is not like today wid the whole heap a gun thing” he said. Maiden sessionEarly in his career Rose said he listened to all types of music from the soul of The Dells to the lovers rock of Dennis Brown and Ken Boothe. In 1976 he recorded for the first time for producer Winston ‘Niney’ Holness. ne of the songs from his maiden session was Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. After a stint on the north coast hotel circuit with the Happiness Unlimited band Rose said he returned to Kingston where he met drummer Sly Dunbar a friend of his older brother Joseph. As a solo act he cut two songs for Dunbar: cover versions of Bob Marley’s Sun is Shining and Dawn Penn’s No No No.
Holidays to treasure
Fiji Times – Feb 26, 2008
Soft live island music entices you to fine wining and dining dancing and romancing in intimate style. Pure Fijian music and entertainment Polynesian style for fun and dancing will enchant you while you relax in the Takia bar with a cool drink. The Treasure Island band will keep you dancing all night long with a mix of rock pop reggae and Fijian island music. N TREASURE WITH LVE – A Treasure Island wedding is a special day unlike any other. A tropical island getaway is the epitome of romance so why not combine them to create perfection? Your Treasure wedding ceremony can range from barefoot on the beach in a simple sun set ceremony to the grandeur of Fijian warriors drums and canoes. The very setting and atmosphere encourages a build-up free of stress with smiling Fijian faces paradise on your doorstep and the knowledge that everything is being organized for you. Whether you choose to share your day with just your lover a few close friends families or a full group of well wishers it will be unforgettable.
… For A New Sound With Juelz Santana – News Story | Music…
MTV.com – Feb 26, 2008
For the track the fourth single from his self-titled debut the reggae-pop crooner said he personally reached out to Juelz Santana to be on the remix. “Yessir called him up direct hit him up on the Sidekick and let him know like ‘Yo you gotta be on this record’ ” Kingston told MTV News recently from the video set. Santana answered and hopped right on the track which originally featured Paula DeAnda. “I wanted to come out and show Sean Kingston some love” Santana said. “I feel like he came in the game real strong looks like he has a bright career in the game so any way I could show a helping hand and just help out in any way I was there to do it.
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