Event:Clint and Benji Gemini Affair at Krazy Koconuts

Wanye Benjamin (Mr. Benji N2O)and Clint Henderson were born on the 10th and 13th of June respectively. They want YOU to come to Krazy Koconuts in Dominica tomorrow night to celebrate their birthdays. Performing on stage will be Triple K Band International (of which Benji is a lead singer), Esclav and Colton T. DJs on the 1s and 2s are Mr. Mystic, and DJ Midian, with host Kairi FM's DJ Halo Boy. I'm definitely gonna be in the house...Hope to see you there!



Check out this funny video Yohan AKA Puskey of Esclav Band, did to promote the show....

Event: Daddy Chess, Bunji, Faye-Ann, Tallpre and more for Atlanta Carnival!!!

Atlanta Carnival is around the corner. Allu ready?????

Event: Village Fever

Check it out!!!

Lymie Murray set to Rock Steady at Christopher's Jazz Cafe

For those who have never heard of Reggae crooner Lymie Murray, just take a listen to the brilliant vocals behind deejay Wasp’s provocative single, ‘Cry Fi Dem’. Murray’s captivating, rich, soulful vocals also underline many reggae hits, including Etana’s “Wrong Address” and Jah Cure’s “Sticky” (Out Deh).


Lymie performing at Jamaica Jazz and Blues 2010 to rave reviews!

But on Thursday, March 25, LYMIE MURRAY will occupy his own space centre stage as Christopher’s Jazz Café in association with Mo Musyk Pros hosts the sought after vocalist live in concert. The singer, who has been wowing audiences since he began his solo career under a decade ago, will perform an array of songs from his ‘Start All Over’, ‘Happy Days’ , ‘Only Conversation’ and soon-to-be released ‘Deeper Roots’ albums. These include the popular ‘Only Conversation’; ‘Pool of Love’, ‘If I Could’, ‘and ‘Every time I Touch You’.

LYMIE MURRAY will also perform his new single ‘Good Morning Jamaica’, which has been receiving heavy rotation on local radio as well as popular roots reggae singles “Rolling Thunder”, ‘If You Never Tried’, and ‘Break Free’.

With an amazing body of work running on a continuum from lover’s rock to roots reggae, Lymie Murray delighted at the recent Jamaica Jazz Festival 2010, and proved that he can pull audiences in with his engaging and endearing performances.

Indeed, this charming reggae singer is rated as one of the most gifted vocalists of the modern reggae era. Many Jamaican artistes, including Beres Hammond, Luciano and Tarrus Riley, rave about this gem of a singer.

For his part, LYMIE MURRAY says “don’t take their word for it; come and experience LYMIE for yourself”!

The performance will run from 7:30pm-11pm. Contribution $500 (including complimentary drink). Tickets are available at Christopher’s on show night!

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Guys please click HERE to listen to over 20 songs on Lymies Reverbnation player....I get online and I just lock on to the player man.....real music...good music....ya it does exist:-)

And read his interview with The Lime HERE!

Reggae Month 2010 highlights of activities

February marks Reggae Month in Jamaica; and several events, conferences, symposiums, galas, concerts, exhibition, trade shows are taking place to mark this special time in the Jamaican cultural calender. Here are some events listed below which may be of interest to you:


The 2010 edition of Reggae Month will seek to highlight and celebrate the roles of key individuals and their contributions to the development of Reggae, with musicians and icons the likes of Bob Marley and Dennis Brown being at the forefront of the celebrations.

Freddie McGregor current head of JARIA

The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JARIA) has been given the mandate, by the Ministry of Culture, to plan and coordinate the 2010 celebrations.


Monday Feb 1
Birthday Party in Celebration of the 'Prince of Reggae' Dennis Brown, Downtown Kingston.


Tuesday, February 2-Friday February 5
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) presents a Bob Marley Symposium at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre commencing at 10 am. The theme is "We Don't Need No Trouble-What We Need Is Love." Stops will also be made in Portland, Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth.
The symposium will feature presentations in tribute to Bob Marley by renowned musician Ibo Cooper, musician and producer Grub Cooper, Rev. Dr Basil Chambers and Howard Hendricks. Also included in the symposium are the finals of the inaugural Bob Marley Secondary Schools Debate Competition and the Bob Marley Song Rearrangement Competition. The symposium are open to the public and admission is free.

Wednesday, February 3
Spotlight on Mento and Ska, featuring performances by the Charles Town Maroon Drummers, Kingston Drummers, Gilzene and the Blue Light Mento Band and students from the Music School at Edna Manley. Time – 8 p.m. to 12 midnight

Wednesday February 3
The Berhane Selassie Art Gallery will be launched tomorrow at Tuff Gong International Ltd. on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. It is named after Bob Marley, as ‘Berhane Selassie’ is the name (meaning ‘Light of the Trinity’) that was given to him when he was baptised in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in 1979. The gallery will display the works of local and international artists, and will also become a part of Tuff Gong’s Making of Music Tour (which covers various aspects of music production in Jamaica)


Thursday, February 4-Sunday February 7
Africa Unite - Smile Jamaica Youth Symposium - Liberty Hall, Kingston


Thursday, February 4
6th Annual Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards at Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, 8PM


Friday, February 5
Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes & Affiliates – JAVAA – kicks off what is expected to be another year of sublime entertainment events at The Gardens, Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, w.ith their annual tribute to “Bob Marley & Dennis Brown, the King & Crown Prince of Reggae”

Friday, February 5
Annual Bob Marley Lecture - UWI Mona Campus. Every Friday there will be a Reggae film in N1 Lecture theatre. Don't miss!


Saturday, February 6
Bob Marley Day - Bob Marley Museum Kingston


Monday, February 8
Visit by JARIA to Boys' Town school-music expo.

Saturday, February 13
Sugar Cane Ball - Round Hill Hotel and Villas Resort, Hanover


Sunday February 14
Hanover Charity Polo and High Tea - Chukka Blue Ranch,


Monday February 15
Bob Marley Creative Expressions Day at Bob Marley Museum in Kingston


Monday February 15
JARIA visits Alpha Boys School for music expo

Wednesday February 17- Saturday February 20
International Reggae Conference is for artistes, industry practitioners, researchers, academics, fans and other interested parties who can bring significant insight into the international reggae music industry. The conference aims to expand the reach of persons committed to the international development of Jamaica’s music and open the door to a pool of talent, skills and expertise which will be reflected in the conference proceedings and range of participants.
Official Site
Of interest to me is the meeting with August Town community and UWI principal and other representatives on the topic "Music in The Community." That takes place on Friday the 18th from 6:30-8 PM followed by a concert.


Sunday February 21
A special edition of Jazz in the Gardens at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel


Monday, February 22
Reggae Gospel concert


Wednesday February 24
Reggae Academy Awards national Indoor Sports Centre


Thursday, February 25
The Reggae Film Festival 2010 at the Hilton Kingston, produced by film-maker and film festival organiser Barbara Blake Hannah, will open February 25 with a Red Carpet Gala Reception and screening of the documentary Made in Jamaica. This features a galaxy of reggae stars including Capleton, Bunny Wailers, Third World, Beenie Man and Lady Saw, all of whom are among the VIP reggae celebrities invited as special guests.


Saturday, February 27
Knutsford Live-a free concert in the heart of New Kingston featuring top Jamaican artists.

Sunday, February 28
JARIA honour awards, a glamorous gala event where special recognition will be given to industry pioneers who have figured prominently in the outstanding penetration of Jamaican music culture across the world.

MONTHLONG

This entire month The Lime will feature a special edition of 20 Questions focusing on trends in Reggae which is the theme for the International Reggae Conference. In addition to the 20 questions we will as new, upand coming, old-school reggae artists of their opinion on Reggae and Reggae month. In addition we will feature non-Jamaican Reggae artists and find out how they were introduced to Reggae and how it has impacted their lives!

Reggae Month, which was first staged in 2008 by the Ministry of Culture, is a celebration of Reggae music geared at heightening the impact of the musical genre on the country's social, cultural and economical development.

Fay-Ann Lyons ready to defend her title as International Soca Monarch finalists are announced!

Remember last year Fay-Ann Lyons said she is "pregnant not sick" and would not be deterred from competing in soca monarch finals??? Well she won, big belly and all, both groovy and power segments. Well my girl done give birth to de baby so you should know she coming to mash up the place for 2010, right? Well here are the persons who will be fighting to dethrone her:

Groovy Soca Monarch Finalists (Results)

Kerwin Dubois

Shurwayne Winchester

Patrice Roberts

Chucky

Rikki Jai

Zoelah (St. vincent)

KMC

Lil Bitts

TC (Barbados)

Nnika Francis

Ainsley king





Power Soca Monarch Finalists (Results)

Blaze and JW

Farmer Nappy

Blaxx

Tallpree (Grenada)

Shal and Screwz

Super Jigga TC

KMC and Ronnie Mcintosh

Iwer George

Daddy Chess (Dominica)

Tian Winters (Antigua)

Skinny Fabulous (St Vincent)

Mr Killa (Grenada)

Let me take you back to Fay-Ann's winning Power Soca performance which also won Road March ("Meet Super Blue")

and here she is with her winning Groovy Monarch performance ("Heavy T Bumpa")

The 2010 (Trinidad and Tobago) International Soca Monarch is on Friday 12th February 2010, at the Queen’s Park Oval, from 9:30 pm.



I don't understand how Ricky T did not make it since he is the reigning Soca Monarch of St. Lucia.

And Benjai pulls out of the competition. He had already made it as far as the sem finals.

Benjai at Groovy Soca Monarch finals last year

Photo source


He stated on his facebook fanpage:

Just to let my fans know, I'll not be participating in Soca Monarch this year. very displeased with the way things are being handled and will not put myself in a situation that has me uncomfortable!!!

It's Official! Real Mas-Dominica Carnival has begun!

Sunday gone Dominican's came out in droves for the 2010 Real Mas (Carnival ) Official Opening. As you can see from the pic below.

Large crowd in the streets of Roseau

Photo source


Here's a nice video of parade highlights for your viewing pleasure!


To see the still shots from the Parade go to Dominica-Weekly.com or DominicaNewsOnline.com or DominicaCarnival.com sites.


Below is the official schedule for Real Mas 2010.

Da'Ville set to kick off 2010 with a Red Carpet Affair!

Da’Ville is one of Jamaica’s most awarded and celebrated entertainers who will begin the new-year with a Birthday bash in the Bronx, New York, as well as Boston, Massachusetts!



Called the ‘Red Carpet Affair,’ the New York edition of Da’Ville’s Birthday celebration sees the star party with friends Mr. Vegas, Wayne Wonder, GC, Munsoon and many more! Rocking and grooving to the spins of Diamond from Stone Love, Platinum Kidz, Bojangles Muzik and Black Melody Sound, the selectors are set to spin the latest in Dancehall, Reggae, R&B and Hip Hop.




“Birthday’s are always a time to celebrate and appreciate life. We all have a lot to be thankful for this year, so come celebrate with me” said Da’Ville!

Extending the party vibes, Da’Ville takes his birthday show on the road to Boston where he will toast and be toasted at Club Lido (1290 North Shore Rd., Revere, MA). For that event, fans will be entertained by Anaconda, Disciple Inc., and DJ Dex. Da’Ville will also be joined by Mr. Vegas.

Stay up to date with all things Da’Ville at: www.myspace.com/davillemusic1


Upcoming for Da’Ville:

December - Tempo Turns 4 – Da’Ville performance in Grenada

December – Tampa Florida

February – Video Shoot for “Forever” ft. Shaggy

March – Album / Single – Da’Ville album release