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This song was played live in 2007 6 April at Makwarela Community Hall, the concert was named "Peace Love and Harmony" and was to launch first Jah Soldiers album "thavha ndi nngana". In this song a number of artists who surpported the concert ended up joining Jah Soldiers and sing along continuously until the MC stops the intruments players from playing further.The featured artists include Jahman chiganja, shufflers, kenny, jah crucial, papa noise, edzi, marcus mundalamo, jacky and others.
PRESS RELEASE
Hawaii Pacific Entertainment
6.18.09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts:
Lincoln Jacobe: 808.237.3676
Chimaine Pouteau: 808.237.3678
Umma Kayvalyam: 808.237.3675
THOMPSON’S PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ZIGGY MARLEY AT THE WAIKIKI SHELL
HONOLULU, HI (June 18, 2009) Thompson’s Productions presents ‘Ziggy Marley Live In Concert’ at the Waikiki Shell. The four-time Grammy Award winner will perform his world-renowned reggae music on Saturday, August 15th and the concert will also feature a lineup of other talented musicians. Tickets are now on sale. Thompson’s Productions has partnered with Clear Channel Communications and Cox Radio to bring this event to Hawaii.
Known for his inspiring and healing reggae-rock vibes, the eldest son of international music legend Bob Marley is thrilled to be a part of this music event, which will include performances from international artists. “The idea to bring together a great showcase of reggae music is not new, but Hawaii is the perfect place to jam while honoring and celebrating music, culture and unity,” he says.
Ziggy achieved worldwide success with his first solo album ‘Dragonfly,’ followed up with his 2006 Grammy-winning album ’Love is My Religion.’ Most recently, the father of five released the critically acclaimed children’s CD ’Family Time,’ which features special performances from family and friends including Ziggy’s mother Mrs. Rita Marley, daughter Judah, sister Cedella, Jack Johnson, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, and Jamie Lee Curtis. ’B Is for Bob,’ a second children's album, excutive produced by Ziggy, is a collection of his father's classic tunes re-imagined for kids and their parents, coming out June 23.
In addition to Ziggy Marley, the summer concert will bring together a list of dynamic international artists to celebrate. Performers taking the stage will include Mysterious, the man from Trinidad; one of Jamaica’s hottest singers, Rovleta Fraser, who will break from touring with Jr. Gong and Nas to perform in Hawaii; rock, reggae and folk musician Joseph Israel and the Jerusalem Band; the young and energetic Blak Diamon from Jamaica; and the Virgin Islands' very own reggae musician and songwriter Zion.
‘Ziggy Marley Live in Concert’ will be held at the Waikiki Shell on Saturday, August 15. The concert will start at 5:00 p.m and continue until 10:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase for $35, $45 and $55. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at the Blaisdell Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets, including select Macy¹s. To charge tickets by phone, call (800) 745-3000. For more event information, please call Hawaii Pacific Entertainment at (808) 237-3675 or e-mail umma@hawaiipacificentertainment.com or log on to
www.hawaiipacificentertainment.com.
For further information about the featured artists please visit these links: www.ziggymarley.com, www.myspace.com/mysteriousandthemysticbandm, www.myspace.com/rovleta, www.myspace.com/josephisrael, www.myspace.com/blakdiamonuim , www.myspace.com/lionrootszion.
Like Bob Marley before them and Matisyahu today, UB40 has the rare distinction of a reggae band that attracts fans beyond those who already love dub, reggae, or dancehall music. With 54 UK hit singles and over 70 million albums sold, they are truly kings of modern reggae.
UB40 is heading to the United States with its 2009 Labour of Love Tour, before returning to Europe and the UK later in the year. UB40's US tour begins on April 10 in Snoqualmie, Washington, and runs until May 8 in Glenside, Pennsylvania, including live reggae shows in 18 cities. Most of the tour venues are on the US West Coast, including shows on April 13 in Portland, Oregon, and on April 21 in Solana Beach, California. The tour will also take UB40 up to Canada for a show on April 11 in Coquitlam, British Columbia.
UB40 is also booked to headline South Florida's SunFest, to be held April 29 to May 3 in downtown West Palm Beach. Other bands in the lineup include Slightly Stoopid, 311, The Steve Miller Band, and others.
The penultimate US tour date will be a May 7 show in Times Square, New York City.
They are also performing at the Epsom Downs Racecourse on Thursday 30th July, as the grand finale of the 2009 Epsom Live! series of events, which feature a live outdoor concert after the last race.
Nick Blofeld, the Epsom Downs Racecourse's Managing Director, praised their 2006 show at the same venue: "The atmosphere was fantastic with young and old enjoying UB40 perform their classic hits as the sun set across The Downs after watching some thrilling racing around the unique Derby course.”
UB40 is particularly popular in the UK, with their most recent release, Love Songs, reaching #3 on the UK Album Charts. Love Songs is a 2009 issue of digitally remastered hits from the band's past reggae albums. The 20 tracks on Love Songs are UB40's favorite lovers sounds, including the hit singles I Got You Babe and (I Can't Help) Falling In love With You. The album includes other UB40 favorites such as Please Don't Make Me Cry, Homely Girl, Breakfast In Bed, and I'll Be Your Baby Tonight.
The full track list includes:
UB40 formed in Britain's West Midlands in 1978, eventually gaining global popularity as one of the world's foremost reggae bands, delighting existing reggae fans and drawing new listeners to the genre with reggae hits such as (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You and Kingston Town. The original reggae band's line up included Ali Campbell, his brother Robin Campbell, James (Jimmy) Brown, Norman Hassan, Earl Falconer, Brian Travers, Mickey Virtue, and Astro.
UB40 truly took off in the beginning of 1980, when the reggae band was invited to tour with The Pretenders. Drawing on their roots in Jamaican music, UB40 joined the Two Tone sound that had grown from Caribbean ska, rock steady and reggae and was then becoming popular in nearby Coventry. UB40 has released dozens of studio and live albums, their most famous song, 1988's Red Red Wine, the original Labour of Love album, became a global hit, topping the Hot 100 chart.
UB40's 8-member band lineup has remained active for over 30 years, drawing on their Irish, Scottish, English, Yemeni and Jamaican heritage for a truly global sound. Founder and former lead singer Ali Campbell left UB40 last year, and Mickey Virtue left UB40 shortly thereafter. Fortunately, they managed to finish the Twentyfourseven album just in time to keep the original line up. Ali and Mickey Virtue were replaced with Duncan Campbell and Tony Mullings. Other members of the UB40 lineup include drummer James Brown, guitarist/vocalist Robin Campbell, bassist/vocalist Earl Falconer, percussionist/vocalist Norman Hassan, saxophonist Brian Travers, and vocalist/trumpeter Astro.
Despite an earlier press release from the band, indicating that Ali Campbell was leaving to pursue a solo career, the lead singer released a statement indicating that he had "been deeply unhappy with administrative practices and with many decisions that have been made in recent years." He did soften his tone with closing well-wishes, concluding: "I know UB40 will carry on successfully without me and I wish them all the best."
UB40's new lineup is currently working on the next studio album Labour of Love IV, scheduled to be released in October 2009. The band's official website reports that it's all "business as usual," and that "despite rumors to the contrary," the band is moving forward making new music; the Labour of Love IV album release will be followed by a UK/European arena tour in November and December 2009.
MEMORY CONCERT BY PHILIPP NICKANOROV (DAN CALASHNICK & DUB TV)

If you live in Southern California and are looking to catch some live reggae vibes, I would recomend you try and make one of these dates from the flyer above. Winstrong, who's single "Sounds of the Gun" just made way to Shockout.com's top 20 reggae chart, will be among the headlining artists. Dub Station, premier reggae band from Boston will be backing Winstrong and performing some of their music. I-Trinity and Roberto Gell from Los Angeles will also be showcasing original reggae music. You can click on the names of each artist to hear and see more from their Myspace pages.
Hope to see you there. - Jah Mex
I received an alert from CHNY.org that they are planning a huge Chinese New Year celebration in Negril, Jamaica from January 24th through the 31st.
The event will apparently include multiple concerts with:
Attendees will also be able to participate in community events such as the Friends of the West End Kids Fair, an Orphanage Concert at West Haven Children's Home for the Disabled in the mountains; and an Art, Music, and Play Donation Drive for several Jamaican schools and West Haven Children's Home.
More info from CHNY:
Packages include passes to all concerts, community events, round trip airport transfer from Montego Bay to Negril, bus trip into mountains to visit West Haven, catamaran ride to a private secluded cove to snorkel & swim and enjoy a dinner buffet and open bar, t-shirt, orientation & tropical fruit buffet with mimosas, orientation travel packet mailed to your home before the trip, on-ground hospitality, and more. Guests are encouraged to support the West End community through attending events such as a variety show and crafts fair by the Divers Village Girls Club, a Bingo Block Party by Positive Vibrations, and the Love in the Yard party by Rough House. Packages are available both with and without accommodations. Accommodation packages are limited and selling fast!
Robert & Julia Roskind and the Gathering of the Peacemakers are joining the Ripple Effect! Roskind has authored many books including Rasta Heart : A Journey Into One Love and has produced over 50 commercial free events that focused media attention on nonviolence in Jamaica through One Love, community reasonings, and Reggae music. Visit www.rastaheart.com for more information.
The Ripple Effect's combined donation drive with Little Feat continues and we have added another international act to our donation drive to be announced Nov 1st at our website. Proceeds from The Ripple Effect CHNY2k9 support DeepBlueRipple International Inc. - Partnering with communities to provide art, music, and play to disadvantaged youth.
For the schedule of events, to purchase a package, or to learn more, visit CHNY.org.