Bring a shirt, see a show! A Shirt For A Show is a benefit concert made possible by Sevana Siren with guest appearances from her music family Protoje, Runkus, Lila Iké and Ziah. Sevana will also premiere her new single at the event — hosted by Terri-Karelle on Saturday, November 11th.
Clean, gently worn clothes will be collected and distributed to homes throughout Kingston, Jamaica. Calabash bags and artist merchandise will also be available for purchase. The show is scheduled to begin at 6:30pm sharp at The Haven.
Peter Tosh’s legacy was celebrated this weekend at the Peter Tosh Music Festival in Kingston, Jamaica — held at the Peter Tosh Museum at the Pulse Center (opened November 2016). This year’s celebration coincided with Peter Tosh’s Earth Strong (Birthday), October (19) – 22. Artists such as Tony Rebel, Luciano, Freddie McGregor, Queen Ifrica, Jesse Royal and Nadine Sutherland (just to name a few) paid tribute to the reggae icon performing his most cherished songs. Word, Sound and Power (Tosh’s backing band) also made a special appearance for the festivities.
This year’s festival also launched the Peter Tosh Awards. The Inaugural Award Ceremony included recipients for the Steppin’ Razor Award (Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley),the Legalize It Award (Ras Iyah V and Luciano),the Bush Doctor Award (Copeland Forbes) and last but not least, Nelson Mandela was posthumously honored with the Equal Rights Award.
Peter Tosh was a member of The Wailers which included Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer. He was murdered in his home in Kingston, Jamaica on September 11, 1987 — he was 42.
“I’m a Jamaican and that’s where I come from. When I first come to the United States in ’67 it was about me holding on to my roots and playing records that I brought from Jamaica.” – DJ Kool Herc
It is widely accepted that over forty years ago a back to school party in the Bronx generated a movement that changed the world. While some Hip Hop enthusiasts credit block parties and clubs in Brooklyn in the late 1960’s as the birthplace of Hip Hop, no one can dispute that a Jamaican DJ named Kool Herc (Hercules) was instrumental in laying the foundation for a cultural revolution by displaying his technique known as “The Break”. Forty-four years later, Hip Hop is a cultural lifestyle – influencing art, fashion, our language and attitude.
Google’s homage to DJ Kool Herc:
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Clive Campbell (Kool Herc) was born in Kingston, Jamaica and moved with his family at age 12 to 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. A few years after moving to the states Kool Herc and his sister, Cindy, began hosting back-to-school parties in the recreation room in their building. One party led to another and Kool Herc would develop a technique that became the blueprint for Hip Hop music.
Kool Herc explains the “Merry-Go-Round” technique:
August 11th marks the 44th anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop — a movement sparked by curiosity and rooted in the Caribbean culture. “And if ya don’t know now ya know.” – The Notorious B.I.G.
The success of Junior Reid’s birthday celebration in June led to converting next year’s celebration to a festival. The One Blood Festival is set to launch June 2018 and the goal is to create a movement in Jamaica that will promote unity and give back to those who have helped the music and culture to move forward.
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The veteran artist’s music career spans over 35 years. Reid gained great international success as lead vocalist for Black Uhuru, his collaborations with Coldcut and The Soup Dragons and as a solo artist releasing the popular unity anthem, One Blood.
Reid and his team have started the process of booking artists for The One Blood Festival. The published location for The OBF is Saint Ann and will feature artists from both reggae and dancehall genres.
