05/01/09
09:24:31 pm, by green 
, 380 words, 17 views 
Categories: Reggae News, Australia, Australasia, Asia, Ethiopia, Africa
Rastafari is not Reggae
Rastafari movement, whose culture was a key element in the development of reggae can no longer claim ownership of Reggae the music that the King of Reggae Bob Marley said; was a music created by the Rastaman.
Tweleve Tribes Meeting in Australia
RASTAFARI GATHERING IN AUSTRALIA -The Twelve Tribes of Israel will be holding a meetings on Jan Sunday 2 p.m. 18th 2009 in the South East corner of Queensland. For location details and information please call mob: 0422 823 671 ALL WELCOME!
15/12/08
02:48:41 pm, by Spiritual Whip , 217 words, 18 views Categories: Reggae News, Reviews, Interviews, Editorials
PRESSURE SOUNDS ON THE BALL!
Pressure Sounds is really coming into it’s own in the re-issue market, the imagination and attention to detail of their reissues in the last year or so has really put the competition (or whats left of it) to shame.
Things look to get even better in 2009 with a release that chronicles the mid 70’s spat between I Roy and Prince Jazzbo called Once Upon A Time At King Tubby’s . None of the tunes are mad rare but this is a superb concept and even if you’ve got the tunes already you’ll want to pick up a copy of this.
13/12/08
Ethiopia: Teddy Afro Sentenced to Six Years
After nine months of controversial litigation, the sensational stage performer Tewodros Kassahun, more popularly known as Teddy-Afro, was last Friday, December 5, 2008, sentenced to six years imprisonment and an 18,000 Br fine.
04/12/08
10:35:42 am, by Spiritual Whip , 167 words, 65 views Categories: Reggae News, Reviews, Interviews, Editorials
WHAT IS REGGAE WITHOUT RASTAFARI?
A question posed to me by Krazy recently asked me if i was aware that not all reggae involved rasta.
Ofcourse we all know reggae was born out of musical innovation and traditional/contempory influences at the time of its genisis in jamaica in the late 60’s. Roots reggae held sway until the early 80’s when dancehall ushered in a youthful rebellion. the youth wanting to distinguish themselves from the rasta infused music of their elders that had come before them used slackness as their distinction. but without the influence of the rastafarian inspired classic roots reggae period there would have been nothing to drive the music to evole from what it had been to what became. Same goes for the digital revolution in reggae in the mid 80’s which spawned ragga and the like. It seems to me Reggae in all its forms is at its heart a spiritual music. even as it moves farther away from its rasta roots. what do you the reader think?
03/12/08
10:44:14 am, by Spiritual Whip , 118 words, 30 views Categories: Reggae News, Reviews, Interviews, Editorials, Cds and Singles
NEW SKATALITES 3 CD BOXSET
Available on ebreggae.com from the attack label. CHECK OUT THIS TRACK LIST!
20/11/08
12:30:30 pm, by Spiritual Whip , 225 words, 39 views Categories: Reggae News, Reviews, Interviews, Editorials
DENNIS BROWN RIDES AGAIN
Dennis Brown:
The Best of Dennis Brown: The Niney Years, Released 11/04/2008
When Niney released Dennis Brown’s “Westbound Train” he was already one of the top producers in Jamaica. He had scored with his own “Blood and Fire” which was song of the year in 1972, and was producing and arranging for both Bunny Lee and Joe Gibbs. But it was his work with Dennis Brown that would catapult both he and Dennis truly into the limelight.
05/11/08
12:52:55 pm, by Spiritual Whip , 210 words, 63 views Categories: Reggae News, Reviews, Interviews, Editorials
BYRON LEE R.I.P
The leader of the world-famous band, Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires was hospitalised at the Tony Thwaites Wing of the University Hospital of the West Indies, after being flown home two weeks ago.
12:24:30 pm, by Spiritual Whip , 142 words, 33 views Categories: Rastafari News, Reasoning, Interviews, Editorials
TAKE HEED..........BUT WHERE YOU GONA RUN TO?
At this time of electoral bliss in babylon central have you asked yourself that age old question…..?
What are you gonna do on judgement day? Will you take shelter in the arms and bosoms of the hore of babylon? Make no mistake, if you are in the west you are in her condemned arms right now! Or are you gonna run to the saviour at the last minute or second? Will you sow your deceit for longer or repent before no chance of rescue is possible?
Ignore these questions at your peril! Those on certain reggae sites should ponder this while they get their fill of bliss. Please comtemplate, take heed. For these are the last days of rome. This warning is for the heathen and for the righteous. Turn your heart to that of an Israelite before it is too late.
01/11/08
11:28:11 am, by Spiritual Whip , 163 words, 59 views Categories: Reggae News, Reviews, Interviews, Editorials
JIMMY RADWAY "DUB IT" ON PRESSURE SOUNDS
Pressure Sounds have been consistently coming up with the goods in recent years where all around them other reissue companies are going to the wall. Their latest release is a reissue of the original Dub I LP that showcased Errol “ET” Thompsons mixes of some of Radways greatest productions including the likes of Black Cinderella and Mother Liza.
22/10/08
01:22:46 pm, by Spiritual Whip , 32 words, 86 views Categories: Reggae News, Reviews, Interviews, Editorials
PLANETREGGAE.COM FOR YOUR REGGAE NEEDS
VP Records exciting online music store is packed full of new and classic reggae. from lord creator to gyption, it’s quite user friendly and at $1.45 or .99 cents a track quite reasonabley priced.
21/10/08
12:04:49 pm, by Spiritual Whip , 61 words, 64 views Categories: Reggae News, Reviews, Interviews, Editorials
JACKIE MITTOO RIDES ON.............................................
Out sometime this month from Jamaican recordings is “Ride On” a collection of Jackie’s late 70’s output.
tracklist:
1. Jah Jah Harmony
2. Natty Congo Rides On
3. Soulful Times
4. Jumping Up
5. Freedom Smile
6. Taking You Somewhere
7. Nanny Skank
8. Look At Life
9. Hard Times
10. Pray To Play
11. Too Bad Bull
12. No Get Dub Over
13. Done Upon The Rhythm
14. Ain’t To Proud To Play
15. Locksome
14/10/08
12:20:54 pm, by Spiritual Whip , 94 words, 95 views Categories: Reggae News, Reviews, Interviews, Editorials
ALTON ELLIS LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER
The world of music just got smaller with the passing of a music legend in Alton Ellis on saturday 11th october from lymphatic cancer.
07/10/08
Prudence pays off in Ethiopia: by Elizabeth Blunt in Addis Ababa
With the financial turmoil affecting many of the world’s economies, Elizabeth Blunt in Addis Ababa considers how Ethiopia and other parts of Africa may escape the worst of the credit crisis.
02/10/08
Rastafari Gathering in Queensland MEETING
Greetings All Rasta’s living in Australia!
04:35:07 pm, by green , 1122 words, 138 views Categories: Rastafari News, Australia, New Zealand, Ethiopia, Africa
Ethiopia's Prime Minister and rastainoz.com: By Green
Ethiopia’s prime minister and rastainoz sets the story strait.
One of the major obstacles holding back the Ethiopian tourist industry is the way the out side press has over the years painted Ethiopia in one color since Live Aid. It may have brought some good at the time but has proved to be a curse to Ethiopia development.
04:25:16 pm, by green , 1225 words, 191 views Categories: Rastafari News, Australia, New Zealand, Ethiopia, Africa
Rasta, New Jerusalem and Ethiopia: By Green
You take the high road and I will take the low road:
In Ethiopia’s very long past you had the high land people and the low land people, The high land people were the traditional rulers of Ethiopia and because they lived in the high lands where it is colder they also had the benefits of a healthier life style with no malaria carrying misquotes and water bore bacteria’s that live in the warmer low land regions of Ethiopia.
01/10/08
09:59:27 am, by Spiritual Whip , 174 words, 101 views Categories: Rastafari News, Reasoning, Interviews, Editorials
RASTA LOSE THEIR WAY PART THE 3!
In your time of trouble Rasta, who you gonna turn to?
You will want for the Lord Jah Rastafari to protect you, will he be there for you……?
25/09/08
10:38:41 am, by Spiritual Whip , 195 words, 85 views Categories: Rastafari News, Reasoning, Interviews, Editorials
RASTA LOSE THEIR WAY? PART 2
As babylon the scourge of the Rastafarian seeps ever deeper into the psychi. As more and more of the Rastas humble living is usurped by the distrations of ego and modern life, what will become of Jah’s chosen few.
23/09/08
09:16:41 am, by Spiritual Whip , 103 words, 168 views Categories: Rastafari News, Reasoning, Interviews, Editorials
SOME RASTA LOSE THEIR WAY?
In this hustle and bustle of modern life it appears some rasta’s have lost their way.
17/09/08
01:41:17 pm, by rastainoz.com , 38 words, 77 views Categories: Shows and Gigs in Australia, Reggae News, ACT
ACT: Double Bill of Dancehall & Dub - Sept 27
Capital Dub Style Presents…
A double bill of UK hiphop+dancehall+dub crossed with live Sri Lankan nu-jazz/reggae/triphop!!!
SAT SEPT 27th @ Transit Bar (Akuna St, Civic)
16/09/08
RANDY'S TURNS 50 AND GIVES US A GIFT!
To celebrate 50 years since the start of Randy’s VP records are releasing a special 2 CD retrospective with a 40 minute DVD. The CD’s are split down the middle, the first one featuring Ska to early Reggae and the second 70’s sounds. The release has it’s fair share of fairly obvious tunes as is usual in this kind of release but there are some less well known titles thrown in too.
11:32:09 am, by Spiritual Whip , 170 words, 176 views Categories: Rastafari News, Reasoning, Interviews, Editorials
RASTAS PROTEST KOTOKETE WEDDING
Ocho Rios Rastas have protested over the weekend at the interspecies marriage of Prof Uzume Kotokete and his cow Julie. Prof Kotokete 47, and Julie 9 were to be married in a quiet ceremony at Ocho Rios Baptist Church on sunday morning Jamaican time. But….
09/09/08
Reggaetown festival wrap up
WOW - Reggaetown 2008 was AMAZING and if ya missed it…ya dissed it!
kATCHAFIRE , CHAKA DEMUS AND PLIERS, JAH MASON, BART WILLOUGHBY ,IMPOSSIBLE ODDS, KINGFISHA, RUCL, DIRECT INFLUENCE, TORTTRIBE, THE UPSTEPPERS, DUBMARINE ,SO MUCH MORE
CHECK OUT PICS ON WEBSITE
JAH
05/09/08
07:18:10 pm, by green , 795 words, 228 views Categories: Rastafari News, Australia, New Zealand, Ethiopia, Africa
TV, Reggae, Ethiopian Chirstians, and Islam: by Green
So be humble in Ethiopia because you are the heathen not them.
Greensleeves `12” Inch Rulers’ reveals linval thompson
The `12” Inch Rulers’ series concentrates on those classic 12” singles that Greensleeves have released over the years and that record collectors remember so fondly - and of which, many have never appeared on CD. The previous three `12” Inch Rulers’ releases featured Henry “Junjo” Lawes, Gussie Clarke and Jah Thomas. This release concentrates on the works of legendary producer and singer Linval Thompson.
27/08/08
04:56:35 pm, by green , 1563 words, 244 views Categories: Rastafari News, Reasoning, Interviews, Editorials, Ethiopia, Africa
RASTA’S ETHIOPIA AND RECYCLING: The Green Report
The fact that Rastas love Ethiopia seems to make Ethiopians very happy, and thousands have come to live here and many more coming everyday
24/08/08
04:16:38 am, by rastainoz.com , 354 words, 225 views Categories: Shows and Gigs in Australia, NSW, QLD
Krazy Dayv Reggae Report
Greetings, Some BIG shows coming up ya might want to check out in September!
The King talks, 'Reggae Me Life'!
KING TIDE + Dubly Mona Vale Hotel Cnr Park St & Barrenjoey Rd Mona Vale NSW Australia Friday 12 Sep 2008
8:00 PM
03:50:52 am, by rastainoz.com , 186 words, 144 views Categories: Shows and Gigs New Zealand, South Island
Black Seeds Play Wine Festival Feb 14th 2009
Top New Zealand band Black Seeds are set to headline next year’s Marlborough Wine Festival.
03:36:44 am, by rastainoz.com , 228 words, 489 views Categories: Shows and Gigs New Zealand, North Island
Rotorua RAGGAMUFFIN FESTIVAL Feb 7th 2009 New Zealand
RAGGAMUFFIN 09 Music Festival – TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets through Ticketmaster ph 0800 111 999, www.ticketmaster.co.nz Early bird prices available for a limited time $95 General Admission $125 Reserved Seating (R18) $250 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Group discounts also available
ZIGGY MARLEY, EDDY GRANT, STEPHEN MARLEY, SHAGGY, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, INNER CIRCLEKORA, UNITY PACIFIC, THREE HOUSES DOWN
03:27:44 am, by rastainoz.com , 1164 words, 157 views Categories: Reviews, Interviews, Editorials, Videos and Books
Michael Veal – Dub: Soundscapes & Shattered Songs: Review from genrenaut.livejournal.com
In a similar vein, we might also give more consideration to the cultural discourses of Christianity and the Bible, so vital to Rastafari, in dub
19/08/08
Skatalites one of the worlds greatest Bands! : From www.jamaicaobserver.com
Skatalites trumpeter Dizzy Johnny blows his final breath
Bob Marley's son Julian rocks Beijing China
Music has very much complemented the Olympic action with a galaxy of top performers visiting the Chinese capital to spice up the Olympics.
02:52:10 pm, by rastainoz.com , 538 words, 200 views Categories: Rastafari News, Reasoning, Interviews, Editorials, Jamaica and the World
Mz K ask's - IS SIZZLA FOR REAL! from jamaicaobserver.com
How Fake Is Sizzla? - Conscious deejay Miguel Collins, more popularly known as Sizzla, has advocated murder in at least 35 songs, that’s more than Ninja man, Mavado or Munga, yet he still considers himself righteous.
18/08/08
Chant Down and Chaka Demus Melbourne
CHAKA DEMUS & PLIERS LIVE! SATURDAY 30 AUGUST @ MISS LIBERTINE PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: E-SAW & UNTOUCHABLE SOUNDSYSTEM (JAMAICA)
Australia Biggest Reggae Festival! REGGAETOWN Sept 6th Cairns
KATCHAFIRE- JAH MASON - CHAKA DEMUS & PLIRERS and so much more!
Sydney GOOD TIMEZ dancehall, lovers, nuroots, hip hop!
Sat 13th September with Judgement, Rebel Bass Mr Phat-Mr Zuks at the LOFT BAR $8 before 10pm open 9pa 15 Broadway
cHaKa DeMuS and pLiErS Sat Aug 30th Melbourne
With E-Saw and Untouchable Soundsystem from Jamaica and local support from chant down, sista itations and andy ites at the Miss Libertine
TRAFFIC JAM in Melbourne 29th August
Reggae Dancehall Dub with Jesse I and Ras Crucial, Housewifes Choice, Ranking Yoni, Troublemaker, Comrade Drubs, and Dizzy Dee FREE 8:30 At the workshop
17/08/08
06:22:51 pm, by rastainoz.com , 35 words, 111 views Categories: Reggae News, Australia, Australasia, Asia
Indigenous Reggae Radio Show in Melbourne
Melbourne’s indigenous community radio station The Rot.
06:19:09 pm, by rastainoz.com , 219 words, 132 views Categories: Shows and Gigs New Zealand, North Island, South Island
New Zealand shows coming up: From niceup
Aug Reggae in the North and South island
Reggae star Teddy Afro in jail in Ethiopia: EDMUND SANDERS in Addis Ababa
Critics claim Ethiopian reggae singer’s arrest an attempt to silence opposition
05:53:55 pm, by rastainoz.com , 120 words, 137 views Categories: Reggae News, New Zealand, South Pacific
BLACK SEEDS Big overseas! From metro.co.uk by STEVE PILL
The Black Seeds have been forced to cancel their August British tour in support of fourth album proper Solid Ground (Sonar Kollektiv).
14/08/08
11:12:57 pm, by rastainoz.com , 90 words, 296 views Categories: Shows and Gigs in Australia, Shows and Gigs New Zealand, NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, North Island
Big Reggae Line-up Tour Austalia and New Zealand
Tour starts January 24 2009 with - ZIGGY MARLEY - STEPHEN MARLEY - EDDY GRANT - SHAGGY - ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT - INNER CIRCLE & BONJAH TOUR DATES ARE:
13/08/08
Sydney REGGAE ALLSTARS Sept 7th 2008
Chaka Demus & Pliers, Jah Mason, E-Saw, Untouchable Sound System Local Support: Firehouse, One Love Band, Scrim, African Essence, Big Up, King Tutu
Brisbane Reggae Allstars 5th Sept 2008
Chaka Demus & Pliers, Jah Mason, E-Saw, Untouchable Sound System Local Support: Rhythm Collision Sound, DJ Lee, Elephant Wise, MC Tridge Acaia Ridge Hotel
12/08/08
A Fair Dinkum Rasta
In OZ you will find all colours of dreads in reggae, you have purple dreads, and green dreads, and some colours I am not sure of. Dreads don’t only belong to Rasta’s anymore or even the the name Rastafari as their’s a hard rock band called, ‘Rastafarian Stage Divers’ to lesbian reggae bands and a band with a transvestite who is half dread and half women, I mean the hair styes as he turned his head side to side on stage.
11/08/08
12:06:23 pm, by rastainoz.com , 638 words, 283 views Categories: Reviews, Interviews, Editorials, Ethiopia, Africa, Cds and Singles
'A Town Called Addis': From nazret.com/blog
The following is music review by Dub Colossus of Real World published in August/September 2008 issue of African Business.
09/08/08
Haile Selassie visit to Australia May 1968
RASTAFARI IN AUSTRALIA - EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE arrived in Australia on May 13th 1968 in Canberra at 5pm in the evening. This web site was made in 2000 to chronicle the Emperor’s visit to Australia.