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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Phorum
Re: A bottle thrown at Toots..... - 2 days ago
The latest news is he is fine and recovering. According to the article below, it was a stolen vodka bottle.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: cannabis oil and cancer - 2 days ago
I work for the American Cancer Society and closely with researchers and medical oncologists. We are non-biased in our approach concerning cancer, however, we are known to be conservative and require science based evidence including the ability to reproduce any success before recommending it for treatment. Our concern is giving false hope to patients. We also hope some day there is some alternativby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: SNWMF in the news.... - 4 days ago
That's our good friend Lappy on the right. Ricky's long time friend from Negril. He had one of the first internet cafes on the beach, if not the first.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Happy Birthday Ras A! - 5 days ago
I just want to say Blessings to my dear friend Ras A. Ras Adam has been a major part of my reggae life. I have to give tribute on his birthday since he has always been supportive and helpful with any reggae need I ever had. THere just aren't many people in this world, in my opinion, who offer the depth of friendship as Ras Adam. We are so lucky to all know and love him. SELASSIE I through and thrby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Soljie? - 6 days ago
yeah so it seems. i posted the one that was reported on chaty chaty and it had a photo. I should have posted the photo too.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Soljie? - 7 days ago
from Chaty Chaty The reggae fraternity is again thrown into mourning, as news of the passing of hugely popular engineer, Sojie, is spreading. A familiar face at every major and minor reggae music event in Jamaica and also overseas, Sojie made his transition on Friday, producer Barry O’Hare confirmed to chatychaty.com. Sojie, who was a diabetic, reportedly had a minor stroke a few yeby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: RIP IM - 16 days ago
Going to miss you, Cedric. Thanks for enriching my life with music and kindness.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: What is your "must see" list for SNWMF 2013? - 18 days ago
Funny, I always think about who I MUST photograph ;-)by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Austin Massive - 22 days ago
Papaken, I am glad to see so much reggae coming up after the last couple of festivals. I hear Angela, who owns FLamingo Cantina is coming out to SNWMF too!by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: SNWMF 2013 Presents - Errol Dunkley - 25 days ago
Errol has been at many of the Rebel Salutes. He puts on a great performance and always looks dapper.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Thank You SNWMF - 25 days ago
Walter, thanks for the belly laugh!by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: SNWMF 2013 Presents - Fatoumata Diawara - 25 days ago
She was really incredible at the Austin World Music Wobeon Festival. She started out very accoustic and low key and then she kicked it way up...the woman is a beauty, a serious activist and can move like you can hardly believe. Pure woman and beauty in action.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Buju out on Bail. - 30 days ago
Clinton Lindsay's newsletter today says: BY KARYL WALKER---- RUMORS that reggae superstar Buju Banton was stabbed and killed in prison have proven untrue. Since Friday, reports emerged on social media that Banton, whose real name is Mark Anthony Myrie, had been stabbed to death during a fight in the Pinellas County Jail in Tampa, Florida. BANTON… tell them I like the rumors thaby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Really, Billboard's top Ten reggae artists are mostly white? - 4 weeks ago
It's time to see someone besides Bob and in addition to Bob on the list. Grammys mean nothing, Billboard means nothing- I get it. But still, it is the best we have for position albums in a marketable position in record stores and even online. Since the only people winning Grammys are the most known names coming out of Jamaica, then it's time to get some other names not only in the running but getby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Really, Billboard's top Ten reggae artists are mostly white? - 4 weeks ago
Interesting thought to ponder J 72. What the Jamaican DJs choose to support and featre also plays a role in the societal ailments. I am reading once again Laurie Gunst's book Born Fi Dead which is a great refresher on how Jamaican evolved to the current state. Music is a reflection of a countrie's history. This book is extremely helpful in placing the reggae music industry in context. Theby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Really, Billboard's top Ten reggae artists are mostly white? - 4 weeks ago
Mulligan, I am so glad you asked. I am not on a black or white jag. I come to this question after working closely with Jamaican industry contacts who are and have been widely disappointed in the lack of Jamaica's government support of reggae, widely recognized as one of the country's most valuable assets. There is massive support internally of Jamaican athletes and even massive financial supportby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Huffington Post on Protoje: Why Art is Power - 4 weeks ago
Awesome Protoje article.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Leroy Sibbles and Freddie McGregor in Houston - 4 weeks ago
Sorry I missed this show. I didn't even know about it. I think publicity for Texas city shows could be enhanced so more people would travel to the right locations. Anyway, glad to know it was fun. Austin also had the Wobeon World Music Festival a few weeks ago. That is a first for our fine city. Hope that tradition also continues.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Really, Billboard's top Ten reggae artists are mostly white? - 4 weeks ago
Good response, Nahikuroots- thanks for responding. This is how I responded on FB. "I have nothing against non-Jamaicans or white artists playing reggae per se. I do have a major problem with the culture responsible for the music not having ample representation on Billboard when there are excellent artists, albums/songs from Jamaican artists being produced in their homeland and being playeby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Really, Billboard's top Ten reggae artists are mostly white? - 4 weeks ago
Fixed the link- waiting for your thoughts.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: RIP Annette Funicello - 5 weeks ago
wow, the guy with mohawk? when was this created? It's hilarious.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Austin's First WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL was awesome - 5 weeks ago
I was hired last weekend to photograph Austin's first World Music Festival. The location was very close to downtown, along the beautiful Town Lake, and held outside at the Mexican American Cultural Arts Center. Very very nice location and the first time I have attended a musical event there. First, let me say, it was WONDERFUL to get a paying gig. The promoter and I worked together without a hitcby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Harry J The Liquidator dies - 6 weeks ago
Date: 4/5/13 11:44pm KINGSTON, Jamaica - Harry Johnson, the former insurance salesman who became one of reggae's top producers in the 1970s, died Wednesday at age 68. Johnson reportedly died at the Savanna-La-Mar Hospital in his native Westmoreland. Johnson had battled diabetes for many years. Popularly known as Harry J, Johnson had several big hits in the late 1960s and early 19by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Austin's World Beat Festival April 6 and 7 - 7 weeks ago
Two days of high quality entertainment. Could this be the beginning of a three day World Music Festival in Texas?by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Rastafari March in memory of Coral Gardens Incident - 7 weeks ago
Michael, any chance BOOK OF MEMORY will come back into publication?by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Rastafari March in memory of Coral Gardens Incident - 7 weeks ago
Michael, how do we find the writings by Mr. Reid? All of this makes me think we need a reggae conference and workshop in the USA to share and align a reggae movement.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: AUSTIN'S WORLD MUSIC FEST IN APRIL - 7 weeks ago
No, ok Fred- not hired by anyone to promote anything except for some photography gigs. I did however work on marketing for Songs of Redemption because years working on the side with two federal prisons in the US made me very excited about the use of music for rehabilitation. Attending the private screening in Kingston where I was able to meet some of the prisoners who appeared in the movie, gaveby Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: Coral Gardens Incident recordings @ soundcloud - 7 weeks ago
Michael, I LOVE the comment "Plain Clothes Rasta." Thank you SO MUCH for these amazing and historical recordings. AND for your Book of Memory and cd Communication Drums. Your work has never received the blye it deserves. However, I firmly believe these documentaries will become historical treasures. From my website:by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
Re: AUSTIN'S WORLD MUSIC FEST IN APRIL - 7 weeks ago
Thanks, Lloyd for posting. I will be part of this festival in my usual capacity. The venue is fantastic- on the river but on the East side of town (Mexican American Cultural Center and park) After discussions with the promoter, I think, if successful, this could easily grow into a three day festival much like SNWMF. It is exciting to watch and participate in it's birth.by Sista Irie - SNWMF Phorum 2013
