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Pleasure Dub released on Pressure Sounds in July 2009
27th April 2009

Pleasure Dub
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics
Mixed by Errol Brown @ Treasure Isle Recording Studio
PSCD63/PSLP 63
Format: Single CD/Single Vinyl LP
Release Date: 11th July 2009

Duke Reid died from cancer in 1974 and his nephew, Errol Brown, who had been a junior engineer at Treasure Isle and who would go on to become one of the key engineers at Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Studio, took over the studio controls.

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Out now for download from vprecords.com check it out!!

Fresh of the presses is the new tappa zukie offering from jamaica recordings. entitled “horns up: dubbing with horns", it features the channel one house band the revolutionaries at their finest. we are lucky to get quality mastering and unreleased versions for the most part. check it out!!

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Welcome To My Blue Nile
Our newly built is centrally located in beautiful Bahir Dar. A peaceful small city on the shores of Lake Tana, the horn of Africa’s largest fresh water lake.

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Back with a 2cd compilation of his early sides is the evergreen Max Romeo. With more covers and lovers to poke a stick at, this release focus’s on Mr Romeo’s pre upsetter years. So, if you like your reggae in a nursery rhyme vein this is the release for you. out jan/feb

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

Available on ebreggae.com from the attack label. CHECK OUT THIS TRACK LIST!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

The world of music just got smaller with the passing of a music legend in Alton Ellis on saturday 11th october from lymphatic cancer.

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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)

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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.

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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

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.

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Greetings, Some BIG shows coming up ya might want to check out in September!

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KING TIDE + Dubly Mona Vale Hotel Cnr Park St & Barrenjoey Rd Mona Vale NSW Australia Friday 12 Sep 2008
8:00 PM

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Top New Zealand band Black Seeds are set to headline next year’s Marlborough Wine Festival.

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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

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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

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Skatalites trumpeter Dizzy Johnny blows his final breath

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Music has very much complemented the Olympic action with a galaxy of top performers visiting the Chinese capital to spice up the Olympics.

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CHAKA DEMUS & PLIERS LIVE! SATURDAY 30 AUGUST @ MISS LIBERTINE PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: E-SAW & UNTOUCHABLE SOUNDSYSTEM (JAMAICA)

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KATCHAFIRE- JAH MASON - CHAKA DEMUS & PLIRERS and so much more!

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Sat 13th September with Judgement, Rebel Bass Mr Phat-Mr Zuks at the LOFT BAR $8 before 10pm open 9pa 15 Broadway

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With E-Saw and Untouchable Soundsystem from Jamaica and local support from chant down, sista itations and andy ites at the Miss Libertine

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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

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Melbourne’s indigenous community radio station The Rot.

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Aug Reggae in the North and South island

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Critics claim Ethiopian reggae singer’s arrest an attempt to silence opposition

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The Black Seeds have been forced to cancel their August British tour in support of fourth album proper Solid Ground (Sonar Kollektiv).

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Tour starts January 24 2009 with - ZIGGY MARLEY - STEPHEN MARLEY - EDDY GRANT - SHAGGY - ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT - INNER CIRCLE & BONJAH TOUR DATES ARE:

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Chaka Demus & Pliers, Jah Mason, E-Saw, Untouchable Sound System Local Support: Firehouse, One Love Band, Scrim, African Essence, Big Up, King Tutu

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Chaka Demus & Pliers, Jah Mason, E-Saw, Untouchable Sound System Local Support: Rhythm Collision Sound, DJ Lee, Elephant Wise, MC Tridge Acaia Ridge Hotel

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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.

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The following is music review by Dub Colossus of Real World published in August/September 2008 issue of African Business.

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Trans-Tasman Cup holders FIREHOUSE alongside JUDGEMENT @ Hermann’s Bar Saturday 16 August, 9pm-3am

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Judiciary, Press Freedom in Ethiopia Questioned over Singer’s Trial. By Henok Semaegzer Fente

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Reggaetown festival Sat 6th September 2008 update at Tjapukai Cultural Park Cairns from 12 noon till11 pm COME EARLY GREAT MUSIC STARTS AT @ NOON

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See Raz Bin & Lion I Band 10 August

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The Lion I Band Hit the shore of New Zealand with their Bryon Bay Regggae

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Greensleeves release a new instalment of their Most Wanted series on CD in September. This time the focus is the dancehall output of Johnny Osbourne, from early 80’s classics like Fally Ranking to tough digital offerings from later in the decade. As in previous issues there are plenty of 12″ mixes to add to the overall quality.

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“But the level of shock around what happened hasn’t diminished. His passing stopped the whole nation. He has an enormous presence culturally and I think although South African audiences had overlooked him in a way in recent times, his stature is undeniable. Not a day goes by without me hearing his music. It was a great privilege to work with someone like him.”

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Even the great King Tubby himself would come to be out dubbed by the talented youth Scientist. In the period spanning 1979-83 Scientist and the Roots Radics would be involved in almost all the top music of the day.

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Chant Down bring the full report on reggae in Melbourne town for August and be on!

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Fat Freddy’s Drop – ‘Camel’ (Kartel) Dub-heavy reggae-tinged stuff from award-winning New Zealand seven-piece Fat Freddy’s Drop that, while positively dripping laidback summertime vibes, feels completely lost amongst the ever-morphing guises of modern pop music.

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Chasing Entertainment is proud to present Audius Mtawarira at CESARS, 15 Adelaide St Brisbane FRIDAY 29th AUGUST!!!

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REGGAE ROOTS The Basement 29 Reiby Place Sydney NSW Australia Saturday 18 Oct 2008 9:30PM

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ONE LOVE BAND Presents a Tribute to UB40 and BOB MARLEY at The Basement 29 Reiby Place Sydney NSW Australia Thursday 28 Aug 2008 9:30PM

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1979 was a landmark year in reggae music. The Rockers sound that dominated the dances for the past 7 or so years (re: Revolutionaries / Aggrovators / Professionals / Upsetters) was usurped as the dominant groove.

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Australian Reggae/Dancehall Soundsystem shot out! Thursday the 7th of August Melbourne and Sat the 30th of August Sydney

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“Roots reggae with a conscious message”
12 Aug 2008 9:00pm Evelyn Hotel Melbourne with Jesse I Melbourne, Victoria
15 Aug 2008 8:00pm Republic Bar, Hobart, Tasmania Hobart, Tasmania, Tasmania
17 Aug 2008 8:00pm The Horn , Johnson St, Collingwood , Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria
19 Aug 2008 9:00pm Evylyn Hotel Melbourne with Jesse I Melbourne, Victoria
17 Oct 2008 6:30pm Railway Hotel-Byron Bay Byron Bay, New South Wales

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Victoria - Chant Down keep the fire burning in August at new home Miss Libertine, with a blazing guest spot from New Zealand’s top-ranking Renegade Sound (featuring General Dread and Al Good). Residents Ras Crucial, Dizzy Dee and Jesse I will also be joined by guest selectors Jesse Jahmal and Glen Irie. Pure reggae and dancehall til the early morning!

More Fire # 86 takes place on Saturday 2nd August at Miss Libertine (34 Franklin St, City). Doors open at 10pm, with a cover of $10 or $8 for concession holders, PBS FM & SYN members.

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Chant Down Productions proudly presents Jah Mason, live and direct from Jamaica! After the hugely successful “Wheat and Tears” tour of 2007, firebrand Jamaican artist Jah Mason now returns to Melbourne for one more blazing night at Miss Libertine.

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Saturday August 16th at the LAUNDRY DOWNSTAIRS 50 Johnston St Fitzroy 10pm Also See Tribe of Kings in Act

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The 2008 International Dancehall Queen Competition happens in Montego Bay, Jamaica later this month. However, the global reach and love of Jamaican music, dance and culture has lead to dancehall queen competitions popping up all over the place. One such place is in Australia, where the 2008 Brisbane Dancehall Queen contest is set to happen on August 8.

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Following his successful return to the stage in 06/07 the voice of the people has been bunkered down in the studio recording his first long player in some 40 years.

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Where do I start.Reggaetown festival 2008 is gonna be the best so far for sure. New MURRI Program…and Katchafire from NZ, CHAKA DEMUS & PLIERS from Jamaica, Jah Mason from Jamaica
all doing side shows as well Katchaire @ Southport RSL on 4th and 5th of September - tickets on sale now from venue

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New Zealand- NiceUp, Wellington City Council & The British Council in association with Radio Active 89FM presents the Australasian premier screening of ‘Musically Mad’ the roots of the UK Reggae Soundsystems

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The Technician can now be found at http://www.reggaedubwise.com with some of his future products. Check out the future with The Technician, here are some of his CD’s and songs

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Reggae legend Pato Banton tells why there is a place for both.

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Rumours abound in the reggae scene of an exciting new soundsystem for Australia.

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Thats right I (Green) am stepping out of Babylon and Jah Blair becomes the NEW RASTA IN OZ!

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SOUL FIRE - WELLINGTON Jailhouse Jen, Yardwise, DJ Cannonball, Sista Jhan & guests at the Vintage Bar - Basement, 25 Taranaki Street on Friday 9:00pm 1st Aug 2008 at 12:00am $5 on the door SOUL FIRE: an evening of soul, hip hop, reggae, ragga, dancehall, dubstep and more. Featuring:Yardwise crew: Misteek, Spin Zero and Sistah Jhan Jailhouse Jen DJ Cannonbomb and very special guests

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ROOTS ROCK REGGAE & DANCEHALL PARTY - Wellington with IRootz, DJ Dozen, Jinetero MC & Hannah Howes at the Happy Bar - 118 Tory Street Thursday 7:30pm 24th Jul 2008 1:00amPrice: $8

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DUBWIZE SOUNDSYSTEM - CHIRSTCHURCH SOUTH ISLAND with Messenjah, Snypa Levi, Nazarite & Tu Whaea at the Dux de Lux - 41 Hereford Street Wednesday 9:00pm 30th Jul 2008 - 3:00am Price: $10 on the door

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Auckland SONS OF ZION - and Liquid Colours Where: Rising Sun - K-Road When: Saturday 10:00pm 26th Jul 2008 - 3:00am Price: $10 presales, $15 on the door

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More dates for for the HOUSE OF SHEM ‘ALBUM RELEASE TOUR’ of New Zealand.

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Friday 25 July All roads lead to Good Luck Bar, when Sandy Bay Social Club with MC Arme, direct from Auckland city, hit the Capital, teaming up with Welly heavyweights, Sticky Fingaz & The Mighty Asterix! Big line-up, big tunes, 10pm kick-off, make sure you get in early! Also check Sandy Bay at venues around the country in the next two weeks on their NZ winter tour!

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United States-based Ghanaian reggae artiste Ras Kwame maintains a cool demeanour most of the time but his songs, like those on his latest album called Forward Ever, always resoundingly proclaim his affirmative messages.

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