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Distributed by: MAY 2003 JULY 2003 OCT 2003 DEC 2003 MARCH 2004 SIMMIX RECORDS & CD Distribution REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S BACK ISSUES TO GET YOUR COPIES CALL: 647-435-0637 Fax: (416) 243-8402 or email: [email protected] ReggaeXclusive is published every 3 months. reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 2 TERRY B. nicknamed "The Man with the Big Voice" was born in Guyana, South America. He migrated to Canada with his family at a very young age. His first love has always been music. He was the lead singer in a couple of bands, most notably, Sage, Sapphire and Electric Vision. In 1999, Terry released his first CD. It was a fantastic compilation of Christmas songs, called "If Everyday Was Like Christmas".

Gabriel Napora, a music video director said the following about Terry and "If Everyday Was Like Christmas", "Terry B is a triple treat. He can sing, produce and arrange as evidenced by his first album, If Everyday Was Like Christmas". Utilizing musical styles as different and varied as R&B, Reggae and Calypso, Terry created a CD that will stand the test of time for many Christmases to come. Terry has developed a style that is unmistakably his and I look forward with great anticipation to his next release."

Being the consummate workaholic and perfectionist, Terry began working on his second CD, immediately after releasing the first. This second CD shows Terry's experimental side, it showcases his talent for song writing. Terry's hard work came to fruition in 2002 when he released "These Moments Last Forever". This CD features nine original tracks (written by Terry and his wife) and three covers. His CD release party was on a snowy winter night and it certainly was a night to remember. Many still speak about this fantastic show and dance.

"These Moments Last Forever" has received great reviews. Louise Dorsey, daughter of the legendary entertainer, Englebert Humperdinck, said that Terry's version of her song (which she wrote for her father) "I Know That We Have Loved Before" was fantastic. She said that Terry sounded so much like her Dad. The reggae track from this album, "My Lover and My Friend" has enjoyed great interest and much radio play. The dance remix of the Temptations classic "My Girl" has been released on vinyl as requested by many disc jockeys. It made quite a splash in Jamaica and has become a party favorite. Another hit from this CD is a song entitled "Jackpot", which will be re-released this summer in a dance hall remix, featuring Empra and Cee.

Terry currently has two brand new reggae tracks entitled, "I will pull you up" and "Your Beautiful Smile" on the Caribbean Musical Explosion, Calypso, Soca & Reggae, Volume 2 compilation CD. Terry is presently preparing to go back into the studio to record his third CD, A Lover's Rock Collection. For more information on Terry B., visit www.terryb.ca. Don't forget to sign the guest book. You can email Terry atl: [email protected] or call: 416-286-7899.

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the vocals in Kingston's Natty & Redda Fire bringing celebrated rec o r ding studio bass in your face sounds to Willy's, and the track was Oshawa's Lakeview Park for later mixed and mastered at the city's Canada Day my studio in To ro n t o festivities on July 1st, 2004. UNLIMITEDSOUNDS. Another Artists/DJs included are : reason for my trip to JA was CASPER, SPOILA, TAZ, MOZE to perform in Richie B's show DEE, WHITE HOUSE, as the opening act for Sexy G, GENERAL, BLACK X-KIMO Chuck Fender and Richie PRODUTIONS and the list Spice. The following day took goes on. The reason why I Sexy G & Casper us to an interview on Hot decided to perform at this 102FM the Richie B's Show. I fundraiser is because it's for CASPER had the pleasure of being a good cause, it's so we can i n t roduced to the famous take the kids off the stree t (Casper’s Reasonings) reggae superstar Sonny and help build a media NEW RELEASE flew down to Jamaica Rankin' (nuff love for 94 cr eative studio. So I'm all for Ishortly after attending Sting). So all and all I had a that. “When You the Canadian Reggae Music good time in Jamaica. Whine It” is Awa r ds with a good friend by Casper is also performing the name of X, an excellent Cu r r ently I've got things in at the Festival of African Arts available in most pr oducer & songwriter. My the works with an amazingly and Culture at Downsview major record purpose was to re c o rd a wicked DJ that goes by the Park on July 23/25, this combination with one of X's name of Spoila Ranks, event is an outdoor event put stores. finest reggae artist/DJs Spoiler is a great re g g a e on by ASASO FESTA C C . under his rec o r d label MX dancehall artist and I just Also, he will be spotlighted Contact Casper at Pr oductions by the name of finished producing his single on Caribbean Vibrations as Sexy G. The name of the 'Live Up' which is a wicked an artist and also for his Unlimited track is 'Baby (you've got me)' track. UnlimitedSounds has rec o r d label UnlimitedSounds Sounds which is on the riddim called also teamed up with the in June 2004. 'X-factor' which was built by M U VA crew in Durham 416-473-4547 X and myself. We rec o rd e d Region with DJs Supper reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 4 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S INTERVIEWS FR E D D I E "Jamaica Classics Volume One" UNITE THE PEOPLE embodies the soul and vibe of as the first major release. Big this album. It is By B. Stewart for Kings of MC G R E G O R Ship is the largest and most autobiographical of Iley Drea d ' s Kings Inc. Mr . Big Ship recognized reggae label in musical journey and it indirec t l y Japan, while his studio pays tribute to his successors ctober 31, 2003 who have paved the way to s an internationally maintains the highest caliber of Oheralded in the make this album proj e c t acclaimed singer, reggae artists like General A so p h o m o r e album proj e c t possible. This album also so n g w r i t e r , prod u c e r De g r ee, , Mikey "Unite The People" for Spice, Benjy Myaz and his fe a t u r es cover version of "If I ex t r a o rd i n a i r e, Freddie has si n g e r / s o n g w r i t e r , prod u c e r , Had The World" by the late achieved a remarkable 40-year daughter Yeshemabeth. Big artist and C.E.O. - Colin Levy Ship handles prod u c t i o n , (c) and "This Is te n u r e in the music business a.k.a. Iley Dread. Colin Levy Your Song" by Paul Anka (c). and is considered Jamaica's manufacturing, distribution and began his humble beginnings in pr omotion. Freddie continues most consistent rec o r ding artist Ha n o v e r , Jamaica and later "Unite The People" reveals a elevating his status to to please reggae fans and music migrated to Canada where he lovers all over the world. He is pr ofound maturity and growth of Jamaica's supreme reg g a e began his professional musical Iley Dread as a songwriter, am b a s s a d o r . To his credit are a the most celebrated artist to ca r eer under the tutelage of headlined Japan "Jumping pr oducer and artist, via the legion of hit songs to include pr oducer Bevin Jackson. Colin pr oduction, assembly and Splash" since 1985 (except in that of "I See It In You", one of has established a formidable delivery of the components of 1995) and has shared the stage his latest from the "Signature" ca r eer as a songwriter and this album. , U- album; "Push Come To Shove", pr oducer and has produced for Ro y , , The Heritage Family, "Africa Here I Come", "Reggae Mikal Rose, Everton Blenda, , Sizzla, , Ska", "Guantanamera" and the Sizzla, , Beres Chrisinti, Norris Man, War r i o r monster signature tune "Big Hammond and the late Dennis King, Heather Cummings and Ship"; synonymous with that of Br own and a host of other An d r ew Ranxx join Iley Dread on his rec o r d label and rec o rd i n g reggae artists. this album. Anticipation of this studio operation. His latest album release has been In 2001 Colin focused his release "Anything For You" may gr owing, as several singles from talents on his own album be the apex of Freddie's work so this album have been creating a pr oject and released his first fa r , subsequent to the release of stir on the charts as well as a album "A Friend For Life", "S i g n a t u re " . with popular artists such as buzz within the reggae music AS W AD, Inner Circle, Diana King which spurned popular hits in d u s t r y . Several masters in the and Anthony B. He was the first such as "Rise Up This Morning", industry: Clive Hunt, Barry In 1975, Freddie's musical "W orld Crisis" and "Mamma". and lyrical content changed as reggae artist to play for the Hopi O' H a r e, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Indians in Arizona. Freddie has This album featured Sh a k e s p e a r e and Bobby Digital he was sworn into the appearances from Glen Rastafarian faith. With a stron g headlined Reggae Sunsplash on have lent their expertise to the Clapham Common in 1987, Washington, Lady Saw, Luciano, pr oduction of this album. "Unite slant towards roots and culture Louie Culture, , and lyrics of consciousness performing to an audience of The People" will undeniably 300,000 fans, the Cartegena Mikey General, Sizzla, Capleton, take its place as one of the best influenced by his faith, Fred d i e Chrisinti and Norris Man. released popular tunes "Mark Of Festival in Colombia for the past reggae albums of 2003. R.Zee eighteen years, and at Midem in Jackson coordinated this album The Beast", "Sgt. Brown", "I Am "Unite The People" is a A Rasta" and "Rastaman 1997. His popular tune "Lovers pr oject. Rock" was featured in the mi x t u r e of Conscious Rebel Iley Dread is curren t l y Camp". In 1977 Fred d i e Music and Lovers Rock fused critically acclaimed HBO touring the U.S. with Beres released his long awaited album with Ska, Rock Steady and exclusive Disappearing Acts. Hammond, Marcia Griffi t h s , "M r . McGregor" produced by some really hard driving groo v e s Live At The Apollo in NY rec e n t l y , Ginga and the who fr om the Dancehall era saluted Freddie with a "Living Harmony House Singers on the contained reggae mainstays reminiscent of 1970s and today. Legend" tribute rep re s e n t a t i v e "For The Love of It" U.S. Tou r such as: Zion Chant, Rastaman This eclectic mix is sure to of 40 years as an entertainer. 20 0 4 . Chant and Walls of Jericho. please the musical palette of Fr eddie's accolades continued On August 8, 2003, Freddie was the large cross section of REGGAEXCLUSIVE to grow as he earned ho n o r ed by Jamaica's Prime reggae music lovers. "Unite The Minister P.J Patterson with the ADVERTISING international recognition for his People" features Dancehall WORKS! CALL: work. "Push Come To Shove", pr estigious "Awa r d of pioneer Daddy U-Roy on the the biggest reggae single in Excellence". With his most "T rying Man" track, which 647-435-0637 1986 became his first hit tune to recent album, entitled "Anything touch the UK music charts. For You", nominated for a 'Just Don't Want To Be Lonely", Grammy (his 36th to be exact), a cover of the Main Ingred i e n t ' s Fr eddie continues to soar to original single went to number new heights and gain nine on the UK national charts, international notary and pr ompting the Polydor label to success in the music industry enter into an agent contract and beyond. Freddie will be relationship with Fred d i e headlining Jamaica Day Mc G re g o r . Celebrations on July 24th, 2004 at Keelesdale Park. In 1989, Freddie launched his own rec o r d label "Big Ship" with

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Mo n t r eal since the Montrea l day and the response from the for a Rainbow's End Music Richie has a smoothness Reggae Festival started on public was so good that the p roduction on Saturd a y, when he performs, he June 4th. You can feel the or ganizers decided to ask the April 24th at Renegades Pub danced and grooved and love everywhere at the band to perform for a second and Night Club. Wi t h i n really rocked the Jacques Cartier Pier time in the minutes of taking the mic a p p reciative crowd. He in the old Montrea l afternoon. this young, talented artist called "Bianca" to join him wh e r e the festival is buss the crowd with his on stage and they treated happening. Locals Later that day I original lyrics and high the audience to a duet and visitors united meet with Johnny energy. Look out for his version of "Cruisin" which to celebrate the Dr ead. He upcoming CD of original was a crowd pleaser. Richie beautiful language explains in his own works out this summer. then called up on stage of Reggae in a wo r ds that he "Skanka", "Vex Cobo", peaceful and Johnny Dread & C doesn't do reg g a e After a short introduction "Ouda Ouda" and any other Woodstock like environment. for the sake of playing reg g a e by MC "Tullo" from CJSW local artist who wanted to but that he uses it as a podium 90.0 fm Level The Vi b e s , join them - the crowd went Many International, national to tell the truth. Sista P again another local talent wild, each artist passed and local artists take their of fers to interview Culture. I "Bianca" took over and got along the microphone and place on the stage to give a take her offe r . Around 9:00, things underway. Singing ad libbed along to the beats. lifetime rem e m b e r i n g the known American actor, her latest single "Heaven" The enthusiasm of the performance that no one can Anthony Anderson takes the followed by golden oldies, c rowd was certainly high fo r get, engraved in their stage. "Don't Stay Away", "Who the and Calgary fans definitely minds. Let's not forget also Cap Fit" and "I Could Fall in showed their allegiance those who participated at the It's Sunday June 6th and as I Love" with pure energy and once again to live af t e r -parties at the Medley, reach destination to the old spirit, she commanded the entertainment by Canadian every night, on that weekend. port, it surely seems like the stage with conifdence and Artists. The show to me, day will be as good as the one interacted with her demonstrated that people Everyone is enjoying the pr i o r . I meet other grea t audience. She was on her f rom various backgro u n d s , shows, but all are anticipating artists, Carlton Livingston, home turf and left her fans colours or creed, have one the performances of Buju Prince Everald, Allison, Jah proud. thing in common, a love for Banton, Luciano, Fred d i e Cutta and many more. reggae music. Mc G re g o r , Carlton Livingston, Everyone is in great spirits. During the breaks DJ duet Cu l t u r e, Eric Donaldson, "RnR" kicked in with with Johnny Dread and others. Suddenly I hear this band. some nice reggae vibes I must know who they are. throughout the evening with I arrive curious to see how They tell me that it's Tribo de Calgary's local KinDre a d the Festival is doing. I bumped Jah, a Brazilian band. Also I Band.backing the artists. into Sista P, from CKUT find out that only two Mo n t r eal Radio, whom I had musicians actually see. Next on stage was Toronto the pleasure to meet throu g h Most of the members of the Dancehall DJ "Skanka" who my husband Greg, and she band are blind. unfortunately did not finish of fers to interview Eric his performance due to Richie "C" and "Bianca" singing Donaldson. I gladly take her I go into the audience to technical problems. After their reggae version of "Cruisin" off e r , because I do know that get people's impression of an intermission the evening Editorial and Photographs by Sista P is very knowledgeable the Festival. Each and HA L I N A T. Di-Lallo of the reggae scene. I everyone I talked to tells me personally took my knowledge that they are very impressed th r ough artists such as Donna by not only the gre a t Makeda, with whom I had the performances but also by privilege to work with, while I the great organization, some was living in Tor onto, back in of them express their 1994. We had the opportunity disappointment about the to work together on two of her fact that Buju Banton was tracks, Jah is real and South unable to make it, due to Af r i c a . complications at the Canadian border, but apart After Eric's interview, I'm f rom that they were very enjoying the Haitian group Jah happy for coming for the Nesta, performing one of their three day event. songs, Urgence. I bumped

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 10 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S BAND/GROUP SPOTLIGHT original Truths & Rights LEEJAHN "Save The Children". They members. Garry is also an released 2 music videos: "Don't Let the Fire Burn Out" original Culture Shock eejahn Band have and "Seduction" both of me m b e r . performed at many L which were on rotation on popular venues in their Much Music. Singles from Fr eindlyness: Jamaican hometown, To ronto, Canada their album have reached the style Rap artist, multi- and had the opportunity to airwaves across North talented musician playing play at Jamaica's Sumfest in America and the Caribbean. keys & melodica on this tour. 1995 and toured Barbados in Leejahn's latest single track Friendly is a founding 1996. To date, Leejahn Band entitled "Deny" penned by TRUTHS & RIGHTS member & cornerstone of has grown to international Stephen Lee and produced by Cu l t u r e Shock. Bernie Pitters: repute as being recognized as Leejahn was released in Foundation reggae keyboard one of the top re n o w n e d ruths & Rights " are a August, 2002. "Deny" is a pl a y e r , currently tours with reggae bands to enter the Tgr oup of seasoned, profoundly engaging display Toots & the Maytals. Bernie scene with the inclusion of pr ofessional musicians of lyrical and vocal talent by has worked with most Michael Lee, Andy Lee, playing tight, high energy Stephen, Ron and John. At Jamaican Reggae Artists. Stephen Lee, John Barkie, Heavy Reggae. The rep e r t o i r e the present, Leejahn is Bernie produces local and Michael James, and Ron ranges from classic Roots re c o rding new material for International Artists between Dalson. Reggae to Ska and Urban their forthcoming single gigs & Touring projects. Eric dancehall and is mainly entitled "Still Standing Paul Big Sugar drummer & Leejahn's 1992 eponymous original with a sprinkling of S t rong". Publicity: Nicole well respected Tor onto Live & 10-track debut album entitled recognizable Reggae hits as Green- 416-283-1286 / 416- Session drummer Laying "Incomplete" launched an well as some "Big Sugar" 528-3859 unparalleled string of jams done T & R. Truths & down a hard foundation. Eric success. They were Rights are curren t l y has toured on the Canadian nominated in two categories rec o r ding their new album music scene for years with of the 9th annual Canadian with Performer/ Prod u c e r likes of "Jeff Healy" & "The Sidemen". He has become Reggae Music Awards for Top Go r die Johnson from "Big Reggae Band and Top Reggae Sugar". The Players are: an instrumental member of Truths & Rights mixing Roots Album "Incomplete". In 1993, Mojah: Big Sugar Band Leejahn was also nominated Me m b e r , guitarist and a Solo Rock style drumming with beats. for a Juno Aw a rd in the artist. Garry Lowe: Big Sugar category of Best Reggae bassist. Garry & Mojah are Recording for their title track,

TINGA STEWAR T flair to the dancehall style. p roduced by his budding In 1988 "Take Time To Know son, Michael 'Finga' Stewart, Her" went to number one on who is also the ro a d inga (Neville) Stewart's several charts all over the engineer for dancehall musical career began T world, sealing his fate as a superstar Capleton. Tinga in 1969, with the making of tried and true pioneer of has just covered the Bee his first recording "She is reggae music. The Ninjaman Gees's "How Can You Mend Gone", a duet with Ernest combination struck gold A Broken Heart" made Wilson of The Clarendonians. again as "Cover Me topped popular by Al Green. It is It was followed by the hit PAM HALL the charts shortly slated to be "Hear This Train" produced after, followed by released this by Derrick Harriot, which am Hall lives and works other dancehall summer. His career helped to secure Tinga's Pin St. John's. The petite, hits such as "Save boasts ten albums position early in his musical melody-driven soprano Pam The Last Dance" & and well over 100 career. Hall started her career in the "Sukie Sukie", the singles, but seventies and became one of combination with impressive longevity Now a seasoned artist, Jamaica's most prod u c t i v e , Tiger "Up On The and an impeccable Tinga has focused more on cr eative and res o u rc e f u l Roof" achieved hit reputation of talent studio works with modest female artists. Not only did she status as well. and professionalism. Along success. He completed two establish herself as a solo S u b s e q u e n t l y, the album with his signature stage albums on John Carro l ' s performer with broa d "Tinga With The Dancehall performance Tinga's well- Calabash label" Key To My recognition and apprec i a t i o n DJ" was released and then a known voice, face and image Heart" and "I Feel The in the U.K. and Japan, she is duo album with Roman will continue to take reggae Music". Having alre a d y also one of reggae's most Stewart titled "Brother to music to higher international made his mark on both the sought after backing vocalists Brother". heights. Look for Tinga at Jamaican as well as the over the years. Pam will be the Jamaica Day international reggae world, performing on Jamaica Day on Currently, Tinga is riding Celebrations held on July Tinga decided to further his July 24th, 2004 at Keelesdale the charts in Jamaica with 24th, 2004 in Toronto. re p e r t o i re by teaming up Pa r k . the song "Praise Him" with hand adding that Tinga

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 12 REGGAEXCLUSIVE’S SOUND SYSTEM SPOTLIGHT In the early years, Black Ranking, Metro Ranger, Daddy Reaction was awarded trop h i e s Co u n t r y , Kitty Puss, Fowler, Andy for "Best Upcoming Sound", Don, singer like Little Madoo and "Best Juggling Sound" and occasionally Leroy Gibbon. "Best Clash Sound." Recently, These artists are really the ones the sound rebounded from a who made King Sturgrav popular, two-year hiatus following the cause they are very good deejays. untimely death of their founders, to secure the King Sturgrav plays strictly BLACK REACTION coveted "2004 Fully Loaded KING STURGRAV cu l t u r e music and they spin Clash Champion", and "45- Canadian artists like Noel Ellis, lack Reaction is one of Shoot-out Champion" titles ing Sturgrav has been Antzman, Ras Ihim also BTor onto's premier reg g a e after battling some of Toro n t o ' s Kar ound from 1979 with international artists like Luciano, sound systems. The brainchild top sound systems. selectors Insp. Wiz a r d and Doggy Sizzla, Turbulance, , of the late Mark Lewis and Paul and is operating from 2508 Capleton and so on. They also Watson, Black Reaction has The popularity of the sound Eglinton Avenue West. Spanky of play the original orthodox music. entertained throngs of has translated into rec u r r i n g DJ Records owns the sound. St u r grav is playing at a dance on July 24th, 2004 to commemorate partygoers since its inception dates in cities across Canada King Sturgrav has entered many H. I . M ’ s 112th Earthstrong. This is n 1993. The sound is led by and the international arena. To sound clashes and conquered put on by the Empress Menen selectors K9, Blacks and Super date, they have unleashed their them all. According to Spanky "I Ci r cle and is taking place at K, who combined, have over 20 musical ingenuity on dancehall came, I saw, I conquered." Some Hungarian Hall. years of experience in the pa t r ons in such international of the sounds they clashed sound business. Their ability to locations as the USA, Jamaica, against are Upsetter, Black Spanky would like to give select music well and Guyana, Bermuda and Antigua. Em p e ro r , Global and Turbo Sonic to name a few. "Sturgr a v thanks praises to Emperor Haile mpeccable sense of timing The future looks promising for Sellassie who guide, protect and and delivery has catapulted these talented selectors. For originated in Shoreham in the Jane & Finch area, that's where it keep I and I. Also to the people hem into the dancehall mo r e information or to book who supported King Sturgr a v spotlight, where they have Black Reaction for your next born and grow" says Spanky. Some of the entertainers that fr om them time to this time and ga r n e r ed numerous accolades. event, please email it i n u a l l y . bl a c k re a c t i o n @ ro g e r s . c o m . work with the sound are Pren t o

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reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 17 REGGAE GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT KMF Africa Update serves the surro u n d i n g team also visited the Ghana malnutrition, malaria, and villages of an additional AIDS Commission where Kay other health conditions. 30,000 people. The camp is met with Professor Sakyi KMF is collaborating with the run by the United Nations Awuku Amoa (Dire c t o r Bridge Boys Interlink Project and has 40 schools, with General) and donated (BIP) in Nigeria to build classroom size of over 100 condoms. shelters, a soup kitchen, and students to 1 teacher, there a recreational centre. Our is approximately 800 orphans Kay Morris in Africa aim is to bring out at least 50 Kay Morris talks with the in the camp. Aside fro m boys out of the ghetto each children in Africa medicine, other areas of y e a r, provide them with needs are: educational training and integrate them he mission to Ghana materials, toys, clothing, back into society. and Nigeria Africa was a T crutches, wheel chairs, uge success. The Kay generators and laboratory Thanks to everyone who Morris Foundation was testing kits. helped to make this mission o fficially launched at the a great success, your National Theatre in Accra on The Korle Bu Hospital in contributions is needed to April 3rd, medicine and Accra, Ghana is the leading Nigeria: Kay's ministry continue the fight against medical supplies was teaching hospital in We s t took her to the drug infested p o v e r t y, and HIV/AIDS in onated to the following Africa, KMF donated ghetto area of Lagos, where Africa. Please contact the ocations: The UNHCR medicine & medical supplies she visited the Apapa Kay Morris Foundation at Budumburam (Liberian) to the HIV/AIDS Fever's Unit Railway Compound, there are 905-824-8121 or visit our Refugee Camp - located in at the hospital. There are many homeless young men, website at: Ghana and house over many needs at the hospital in women, children and youths www.kaymorris.com 42,000 refugees. The camp terms of medicine and in this area. Many of the as a clinic, which also medical supplies. KMF's c h i l d ren suffer fro m RIDING THE over the winning record and we should be nearing the Canada is an important place by that time fans were Chunnel, the underwater for Michael and his hit song RIDDIM WAVE hooked to his distinctive marvel that connects Youths of Eglinton was By Ryan vocals. England to France 'cause written about an incident on this conversation is all about the well-known Toronto strip. As the train pulls away da' links. He's looking forward to ettling into our from the station and picks up Canadian dates as soon as Scomfortable business speed so does our So that begs the question everything is secure and tied class seats on the Eurostar conversation. We begin to of where things are currently up- Michael says he wants to f rom London's Wa t e r l o o talk seriously about the at with the project. 'We've knock on all the doors, Station towards Paris reunion of Black Uhuru. Fans recorded 10 tracks and we're Canada included. After a 4 provided me with the perfect all over the world have been heading back into the studio course lunch, I feel that I'm time to kick back and relax eagerly waiting for this day to record 4 more. After that fortified enough to play with Michael Rose. This is for decades. Of course, the plans are in the works to devil's advocate so I ask the ight years away from the death of Puma means that an embark on a world tour.' I'm questions that's on my mind- ghettos of Waterhouse in integral part of the group is curious to know if Black how is it, now that Michael is Kingston Jamaica where missing but just the thought Uhuru's name still has strong reunited with Black Uhuru he Michael grew up but he of a Black Uhuru reunion is c u r rency in today's is on his way to Paris for a seems at home. Not enough to conjure up visions competitive music market, solo show? Michael doesn't surprising re a l l y, as he of reggae's bygone glory but Michael dismisses this miss a beat: 'this show was ocketed to fame and fortune days of roots and culture. I concern. 'We've had lots of arranged long ago and even as one third of Jamaica's wanted to know how this o ffers from promoters all though the group is back most successful Reggae whole reunion thing came over the world.' In fact the together now we allow g roup. Black Uhuru, the about, so I started with that group recently performed at ourselves lots of freedom to super group of the 80's was simple question. Michael Western Consciousness in stretch our creative wings.' where Michael cut his teeth answers this like an old pro, Jamaica where their show This strikes me as a healthy and helped to give the group accustomed to going on garnered rave reviews- and way to live as an artist. As ts trademark sound. press junkets: ' Well, this is cast aside all doubts that the train pulls into Paris' Ironically, at the height of the something that's been in the skeptics might have had that massive Gard du Nord train band's success, Rose left the making for some time. Rasta Black Uhuru doesn't have the Station, there's a sense of g roup, shortly before that is about harmony and unity fire. However, the group is anticipation not just for they won the Grammy- the so this was destined to not satisfied to ride on the Michael's show later that first for the reggae recording happen. Through the power coat tails of the Black Uhuru night, but what Michael Rose i n d u s t r y. They became an of Jah and the energy of nostalgia and mystique, they and Black Uhuru have in instant national treasure and and others, have turned down other store for us all as reggae Jamaica shared in the glory we were able to join forces dates preferring instead to lovers. of their Grammy win. Despite so that we can give the Black go back to the studio and Michael's departure, his Uhuru magic back to the create a new stable of songs vocals and writing were all people.' It seems fitting that to capture a new audience.

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photo by: Roderick for Kornorstone Prod u c t i o n s OR THODOX ISSACHAR RYAN JACKIE JAMES PRINCE EVERALD “Great & Marvelous” “Liberate” Great Female Singer “Mother, Mother” rthodox Issachar aka st Canadian Reggae akki James is here , rince Everald just OPatrick Spence is a 1artist to have a video Jmusically dynamic and Pfinished performing at Canadian artist residing in played on MTV Europe for "Be enormously talented, staking the Montreal Reggae Festival Mo n t r eal, Quebec. Curren t l y , Thankful for What You Got" her claim, demanding the and had the massives Orthodox Issachar is with Prezident Brown on Chet attention she so justly jumping and dancing to his dedicated full-time to the Re c o r ds and Sony Music deserves, ready and able to beat. He appeared on stage writing, rec o r ding, prod u c i n g International. 1st Canadian take her career to higher looking magnificent in his and performing of his music. Reggae artist to have video (Be heights. Her now available CD royal purple suit trimmed His first album, "Great and Thankful) to hit the BET invites her fans and all music with red, gold and gre e n . Marvellous" along with the airwaves- Boomshot! Fresh off lovers to a vocal space and With his smooth melodic single "Prophet Gad" were the heels of his single c reative dimension never vocal style, combined with released on November 2nd, "Liberate" on the Clean b e f o re displayed, as she his dynamic stage presence 2001 in Kingston Jamaica. Rhythm CD which is steadily incorporates the toe-tapping, he performed songs like This album encompasses a gaining maximum exposure hypnotic, pulsating and "Glorify The King" and collection of delightful reg g a e and popularity in France. rhythmic reggae beat to her "Mother, Mother" during his rhythms and conscious, Recently performed in natural neo-soul genre. The short but energetic set. uplifting lyrics. Since the Birmingham, England and result is a masterpiece worthy release, it has been well Paris, France in May. Lit a fire of worldwide attention with the This artist has been in the received universally. at the Ist Annual Montrea l potential of catapulting her to reggae music business for International Reggae Festival the top of the pop charts on more than 15 years and has Orhodox Issachar was wh e r e Ryan along with his band every continent. produced many artists over in s p i r ed by the speeches and closed the Canadian segment the years including: Wi l l i actions of great leaders such on Saturday June 5th in an Far from being a newcomer Williams, Nana McLean, Glen as Haile Selassie 1st, Marcu s im p r essive and explosive high- to the music business, Jakki Washington and Clement Garvey, and Martin Luther en e r gy performance! Wic k e d ! James is just the best-kept Gordon Prince Everald has King Jr. and Nelson Mandela Performed with Andrew Ranxx secret on the Toronto music been a strong support to in their attempts to elevate at the Elephant Man on June scene. She has traveled many young upcoming humanity. Songs such as 19th in TO. Look for Ryan to extensively and after visits to artists who needed advice "High Priest", "We are Called", light a spark with a slew of South Africa (Sun City), United on the music business. This "Fear Jah", "Trust in the summer dates in the States and Bermuda, chose musically knowledgeable Lord", "Swift Beast", Jah Caribbean, Africa and Europ e . Toronto as her home over the artist is not only a singer and Mo n a r ch" and many others The ReggaeExclusive massive last number of years. p ro d u c e r, but also a ar e his message to the world. can catch Ryan's Reggae/Soul s o n g w r i t e r. He has been He hopes that these words vibe on July 11 at 2:00 pm at The recording that catapults known to write songs for will be a source of inspiration the celebrate Tor onto Stree t her into this select company is quite a few artists in the to all. Orthodox Issachar Festival on the Urban Soul now available, and all the business. Prince Everald recently performed at the Stage. Check out his website songs (with the exception of also owns his own Mo n t r eal Reggae Festival and and feel the vibe at t h ree covers) are her own. distribution company did a splendid show with his ww w. r y a n r eggaesoul.com Contact: Jakki will be performing on "Simmix Record & CD children doing back up dre a d a n d d re a d @ h o t m a i l . c o m Jamaica Day on July 24th, Distribution" and his own dancing onstage. 2004 at Keelesdale Park. label "Sellassie I Muzik".

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Wayne Wonder 'No Mr. Lex (a.k.a Lexxus) LIVE Holding Back.' headlines from Jamaica Calgary Reggae Festival

Donna Makeda 2004 CRMA King Ujah’s 2002 CRMA & Guyana Consul General Winner Award Winner

2002 Reggae Juno Belinda - Newest Female winner Blessed Reggae Sensation.

Sugar Prince youngest Steele is a dynamic stage reggae recording artist. performer.

Aktivate from Calgary Bianca 2002 CRMA Winner

Ibo is a Roots Rock Ouda Ouda is a"Reggae Reggae artist out of Chantah" out of Calgary Calgary

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SONG ARTIST Urban Space - Tony Barnes & Sweet T CKLN 88.1 FM 1. Just The Other Night LENN HAMMOND 2. Hear My Cry Oh Lord MARVIA PROVIDENCE Movements - Mercedes CKLN 88.1 FM 3. Greetings STEELE ReggaeMania - Ron Nelson CKLN 88.1 FM 4. Cry Out TONY ANTHONY Delroy G Showcase -Delroy G CHRY 105.5 FM 5. Watch Ya TASHA T. 6. Wake Up This Morning NOEL ELLIS Mix Supreme - Delroy Sterling CHRY 105.5 FM 7. Tribulation WOMEN AH RUN TINGS Reggae Rhythms - Patrick Roots CIUT 89.5 FM 8. T.K.O. STEELE Musical Triangle - Milton Blake CKLN 88.1 FM 9. Come Into My Life Donna MAKEDA/Prince EVERALD 10. Teach The Children LLOYDEL REID Black Roots Radio - Denise Burnett CIUT 89.5 FM Zion Train - Natty B & Bigga & Glycine CHRY 105.5 FM Song to watch: “Can You Tell” TANYA MULLINGS/RICKY GENERAL Radio Dubplate - Richard Banton, Janet, Banky CHRY 105.5 FM (Based on sales and requests over the last month. Positive Vibrations - King David CHRY 105.5 FM Compiled by Garfield of Treajah Isle) Cool Runnings - Sir B CHRY 105.5 FM Caribbean Crucible - Luther Brown CHRY 105.5 FM ROGER B. GREENE Morning Ride - King Turbo CIUT 89.5 FM Singer, Songwriter, Norman Otis Richmond CIUT 89.5 FM Music Engineer for Live Conscious Vibes CHRY 105.5 FM Shows or Studio. Island Explosion - DJ Ruffkut CHRY 105.5 FM

For the latest riddims in reggae, hip-hop, Durmot Williams CIRV RnB, Soca, etc., call:416-668-4137 or Dibi Hawkes CIUT 89.5 FM email:[email protected] Crooked Beat - Nicky Dread (Guelph) CFRU 93.3 FM Reggae Plus Radio - Lee Marshall www.reggaeplus.net

reggaeXclusive -- Web Site: www.caribbeanmusic.ca/reggaex --- Phone: 647-435-0637 -- Email: [email protected] Pg - 22 REGGAEXCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS REGGAE RADIO PERSONALITIES RON NELSON releases are. I love the quality RICHARD BANTON played during "Radio of the masters, the vinyl, and Dubplate" has Canadian REGGAEMANIA RADIO DUBPLATE the CD's. The Bass is always content". Richard alos told mixed right, and sounds phat me that outside of the piracy on has been in radio over even the weakest stereo i c h a rd Banton started and matters of those nature, since age 20, which R systems and car audio out on the radio in the Reggae is doing extre m e l y was his 1st year at Ryerson as R systems, not to mention inside fall of 1989 on a weekly well with respect to airplay a Radio & TV student. He is 41 the nightclubs and dancehalls. program called "Partners in and sales worldwide. In no w , which makes 21 years. Crime". He has been the general, I am pleased with the He knew what he wanted, to Ron said that he plays producer of 'Radio Dubplate" worldwide success of the work in radio. Ron's views on about 5 Canadian artists on since December 1994. Co- music. Reggae music produced in the average 3-hour show. hosts included over the years Canada were: "Reggae music Sometimes more, sometimes "Cutie Pie, Max, DJ Chief, and Because of the nature of in Canada has slowly gotten less, it depends on the vibe Bigga". Currently the show's Radio Dubplate and the time better over the years, but it and the music. The co-host includes Sexy Janet, the show comes on, you will still has a long way st u f f has got to be Banky, Chucky the model, and hear a variety of artists from to go. I'm primarily really splendid. Big G. Radio Dubplate is to Bounty Killer. concerned with Ac c o r ding to Ron, primarily a Dancehall show The show is geared to feature p r o m o t i n g every year, reg g a e with features, community the latest in recent releases dancehall reg g a e , keeps moving up a c o m m e n t a r y, and tons of and pre-released music. Add a and there's hardl y notch, gaining more p e r s o n a l i t y. The thre e mix of hit songs from a few anyone doing it in w o r l d w i d e segments drive the direction years ago, and some fro m Canada with any international respect, which is of the show, "The Four couple months ago and there co n s i s t e n c y . Artists have no the way it should be. Jamaica Classics in a Row", "Culture you have it "Radio Dubplate". one to produce them vocally, co n t r ols it for world Shock Entrainment R i c h a rd said and music makers and consumption, and they do it Update", and "The that artists tying pr oducers have no local better than everyone and Riddim Ride". to make it in the he r oes to be inspired by. ev e r y w h e r e else. Ron plays a music business Nobody is sharing, helping one lot of Elephant Man, Sizzla, Richard said that he have to first an o t h e r , everyone is out for Beenie, Bounty, Capleton, has seen a vast understand why themselves, doing their own Vybz Cartel. He said that he i m p rovement in the they are in the thing. There is no foundation, loved the way these artists quality and sound of business in the no structure for music fl o w . His advice to Reggae Dancehall and Reggae first place. If the pr oduced in Canada. People Artists for making hit songs: Music. However there is still artist is really committed to fear the financial debt of "Stop trying to sound like room for improvement in the the art, don't let anything stop pr oduction, because by time somebody else, take time to quest of creating the Reggae you. Follow the music and go the rec o r d comes out, serious pr oduce your material and sound. Canada has many where you are crowned king money must be spent. masters before burning your talented artists who have or queen. With that being Wh e r eas, Jamaica has CD. Spend money, invest in amazing voices and said, artists just continue ma s t e r ed the art of reg g a e yourself, believe in yourself. understands the principles of what you're doing and with music production and has kept great music. My years in the the proper game plan in place most of it a secret. I love the business have convinced me and with a solid team to help music coming from Yar d, and I that the quality of producers you along the way, the world love how consistent the in Canada is lagging behind is yours! the quality of the artist. Suru's Singles Music coming out of Jamaica R i c h a rd would like to 1. Stay still sets the guideline of the extend thanks to all the movement of Reggae of all people, businesses, and the 2. # 1 forms. The producers in community for their continued 3. Paradise City Jamaica would have support on all the things he is advantages over pro d u c e r s involved with in community. elsewhere around the world Big up all other Reggae radio cause various forms of the programmers in the city and music is all around them and across the country and all the available to them all the time. other radio stations that play For bookings call: Richard said that when you some Reggae, also to listen to Radio Dubplate, you everyone who is a part of the 647-654-0297 or will hear a good cross-section Reggae scene that helps keep Fabo at: of Dancehall and Reggae the culture going. Respect 416-410-5636 music. Whether fro m and love to everyone. Jamaica, or Canada. A conscious effort is made to play Canadian content and to provide in studio interviews for promotion and publicity. Approximately 30% of music

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pop-up “Jah Ah De Rulah” “Anthrax” “Wild Gilbert” DONNA MAKEDA BUSH RAT CULTURE BROWN LOVINDEER ulture Brown is a very ovindeer is a versatile onna Makeda won ush Rat will be versatile deejay and and talented deejay, Female DJ of the performing on July C L D B is set on creating some who started out in the 70s. Year at the 20th Annual 25th, 2004 on Jamaica Day at positive vibes at the Jamaica He scored with some fine Canadian Reggae Music Keelesdale Park. On stage or Day Celebrations on July roots sides, but in the 80s he Aw a rds in March, 2004. off stage, Bush Rat is the real 24th where he will be taking was more succesful with his She was also re c e n t l y vibes machine; always making the stage. witty, slack tunes. He has presented with the Guyana s u re his audience is also scored with a number of Consul General’s Aw a rd entertained by his Terminal DJ & Kid Fareigna soca albums, chatting over for her steadfast performance. 120%, nothing pop-up the riddims in his typical contribution musically to less. To hear Bush Rat satirical style. the Guyanese Community. describe himself is "Mi crazy, This marks a total of nine mi mad, mi can mash up any S i n g e r, songwriter, awards to date. Donna is weh". Winston Shawn Vassell p ro d u c e r, DJ, actor Lloyd set to perform at the aka Bush Rat was born on "Lover" Lovindeer is one of Calgary Reggae Festival August 3rd in the latter part of Jamaica's most multi- on August 14th, 2004 and the 70's in downtown talented artistes. His music at the Caribana Festivities Kingston, Jamaica. KID FAREIGNA includes such hits as "Wild on August 2nd, 2004 on id Fareigna is a young Gilbert", (written in response Centre Island, where she Bush Rat has released a upcoming deejay on the to Jamaica's most will take her conscious few hot singles such s "The K scene and he will be destructive hurricane to message and vibrant stage Business", "Corre c t i o n " , performing on the Jamaica date, Gilbert, which hit the presence to the people of "Shame A Yuh", and Day celebrations on July island on September 12, Calgary and Toronto. " S e a rching". After the 24th, 2004. 1988). Lovindeer has outbreak with Anthrax in the performed in many Donna is curre n t l y fall of 2001, Bush Rat took his pop-up p restigious pro d u c t i o n s , p romoting her new CD music to another level, with including Reggae Sunsplash “Jah Ah De Rulah” and is the single "Anthrax", which and tours of the Caribbean presently taking her new paved a huge way for the and North America. Although music video ‘Make Love rising reggae star who originally a singer, it is his Not War” to TV stations. continued to release other foray into the DJ genre that singles such as "Bully", "Get has brought Lovindeer his Busy", "City Lock" and "Mad most enduring success. His Cow". sing-a-long style of Deejaying, sometimes Bush Rat's goal is to be referred to as "singjaying", successful in what he does TASHA T brought him hit after hit and best and that is to entertain asha has a new single out made Lovindeer a superstar his supporters and the people Tc u r rently re c e i v i n g in Jamaica and the who love music. One of his modest airplay entitled Caribbean. “Beauty For Ashes” g reatest aspirations is to “Watch Ya”. Keep the fire KING UJAH become a Reggae Grammy burning Tasha. “Yuh tough”. Aw a rd Wi n n e r. Right now King Ujah is curre n t l y Bush Rat is on the right track, working on his new he has won the award for untitled CD and continues "Best DJ Dancehall Style" to ride the charts with his (Male) at the 2003 Canadian Bus (416) 298-8745 Ext. 49 first CD “Beauty For Reggae Music Awards. Fax (416) 298-3896 Ashes”. Look out for KIng 24hr Line (416) 859-5821 Ujah performing in and For bookings call Cloud 9 a round To ronto this at: 416-464-5299 or email: summer. c l o u d 9 p ro d u c t i o n s @ ro g e r s . c o m or: [email protected] Scarborough, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Hamilton

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oJoe, born in enio was born in JKingston, Jamaica, TMontego Bay, Jamaica on migrated to Montre a l , October 31, 1969. After moving Canada where he to America, in 1978, his passion ventually started rapping for music grew . As his musical nd performing with the style developed, he embraced ocal reggae sound reggae, hip-hop and rap. Ten i o ' s ystems. He then moved influences include Bob Marley, n to do guest and the Fugees. ppearances with the JAH CLIVE SURU nown local bands. He tarted his own band in oseph Clive Petrie was uru hails from Kingston 987 under the name of Jborn in Rocky Point, S11, Jamaica. He has KishI" which played in C l a rendon, Kingston, released 3 singles to date M o n t real and acro s s Jamaica. Reggae Music has entitled "Stay", "# 1" and Quebec. He also made always been his passion when "Paradise City". He has arious musical he was in school, but at the worked with Producers like ontributions to same time, he loved to Messam and King Culture in ommunity org a n i z a t i o n s participate in sports such as the past and is now working on producing his own full nd centers. JoJoe has soccer, boxing and cricket. To length CD. He has appeared lso shared the stage with sustain himself and his family, with artists like Buju Banton, uch reggae greats as After graduating from high he had to work, so he became a fisherman. Wayne Wonder and Cocoa Tea Burning Spear, Marc i a school, Tenio went straight into to name a few. Suru is a G r i ffiths, Culture, Bere s the armed forces as an airborne lovers rock man and his voice However, music was always Hammond and others. ra n g e r . He served 8 terms, the can soften the hardest of on his mind and he kept on Now with his new CD out last being Desert Storm. While hearts. Keep an ear out for writing songs. He never got ntitled ", he is ready to in the service, he stepped Suru. ake his energetic and behind the turntable in clubs the time to sing these songs pbeat reggae to the ar ound the world, ranging from because soon after he got udience. One of the Ge r m a n y , Japan, Paris and back married, had kids and had to DEBORAH ALLISON ongs titled "Things I home in the States in Jersey, put music aside in order to Used To Do" is featured in New York and Hawaii. Tenio then raise a family. Once the kids he film "Revival Blues" by stepped from behind the were grown up, he had plenty Deborah Alison performed turntables and picked up the enowned director Claude of time to himself and decided “19 Times” and “Is It Love”, mi c r ophone. He was a success Gagnon, released 2003 in to dedicate it to his music. two of her original tracks at as a singer, with vocals ranging Canada and Japan. His 4- Montreal's first international fr om traditional reggae to hard Jah Clive, as he is popularly reggae festival on Saturday -piece band of drum, rap. Over the years, he began to ass, guitar, keyboard and known, has performed at the June 5th, 2004 to a full successfully produce other Bamboo Club for the "Tribute p e rcussions accompanies capacity house at Medleys. artists while advancing his solo to Ethiopia" show. He is also oJoe. Keep an ear out for Deborah. ca re e r . The next logical now a recording artist, one of development came in 1998, the new voices in chanting JoJoe re c e n t l y when Rude Boy Records was reggae, with a new CD reggaeXclusive is now erformed at the Montre a l incorporated in Detroi t , entitled "Serve Jah". You can online at Reggae Festival and Mi c h i g a n . check Jah Clive's website at: www.caribbeanmusic. erformed songs from his www.jahclive.com. CD. He gave a stellar Tenio remains the CEO of ca / reggaex erformance and left an Rude Boy. He has cultivated a a p p reciative audience gr oup of artists throughout his wanting more ca r eer in music. Spade, Mr. Mutton and Subliminal are just a few of the Rude Boy Crew . The latest venture Tenio endeavored to further display his diversity in talents was his cameo appearance in the movie 8 Mile. Tenio was affiliated with Eminem and worked with him on nu m e r ous projects. He was Get a copy of Thriller’s new asked to play the part of a taxi SIngle entitled “You Must driver and extra. In addition to Believe Me” also the album CEO, he is a singer, songwriter, “Master Piece”. pr oducer and leader. In Stores Everywhere

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he Calgary TReggae Festival Society proudly presents We s t e r n Canada's Pre m i e re International Reggae Festival! On Saturday, August 14, 2004 Calgary's Burns Stadium will Prince Everald presents WInston come alive with pure reggae vibes from Hewitt with the ReggaeXclusive Longevity Reward in March 2004 morning till night! This is a family at the 20th Annual Canadian friendly event complete with a Reggae Music Awards while c h i l d ren's area, food vendors, Halina T Di-Lallo cheers him on. merchandisers, beer garden, and non Photo: Eddie Grant stop entertainment!

The Festival will include a wide array of artists covering all scopes of reggae music from roots and culture to dancehall and everything in between. Some of this very impressive line up of artists scheduled to appear includes from Toronto, Belinda, Blessed, Donna Makeda, King Ujah, Steele, and Sugar Prince. From Calgary, there will be Aktivate, Bianca, Ibo, Kindread Band, Ouda Ouda, Shellane and more. From Winnipeg, JFK and The Conspirators. The Headlining acts coming live and direct from Jamaica will be no other than Wayne Wonder and Mr. Lex (a.k.a Lexxus). There will be many more artists too numerous to mention appearing on the Festival. Check out The CRFS website for more details. www.calgaryreggaefestival.com

The CRFS is comprised of a group of people who are passionate re g g a e music lovers. They are all very excited to bring this Festival to life and to make it an annual event getting bigger and better each year. Their mission is to showcase the high calibre of talented artists in Canada from East to West. It is also to expose Canadian people to reggae music at both a national and international level. Leo C, Festival producer and DJ for one of the longest running Canadian Reggae Music radio shows "Caribbean Link Up" 90.9 FM in Calgary says "We see Canadian reggae artists as good or better than any other reggae artists around the world and we want to give them the recognition they deserve".

If you are in Calgary on Saturday, August 14, 2004 be sure not to miss this ground breaking, fantastic reggae event! REGGAEXCLUSIVE ADVERTISING WORKS! CALL: 647-435-0637

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