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Austin Reggae Festival 2008
Submitted by Rasclot on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 10:40
If you have the good fortune to be in Austin the week of April 19th &20th, then prepare to entertained by headliners "Morgan Heritage" and "Easy Star All-Stars" plus many more.
Killing the prophets of Reggae
Submitted by Rasclot on Thu, 12/20/2007 - 14:34
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A intriguing article I found while surfing around checking with the other parts of the reggae world.
Rasclot-Grenada....
Article
Killing the prophets of Reggae
By Ikechukwu Ogu
ILOVE reggae music, especially songs by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Lucky Dube and count myself as a reggae fan. It was in the morning of Friday October 19, 2007. I was going to work on board our staff bus when I heard the news over the radio that Lucky Dube, the South African-born reggae musician, had died the previous day Thursday October 18, 2007! I peremptorily dismissed the news as untrue, hoping that it was either a reverie or I did not hear well. But it turned out to be true, for the sad news was repeatedly aired and soon became the topic of general conversation.
Ironically, the late Lucky Dube in one of his hit tracks lamented how evil forces were "killing the prophets of reggae". Alas! He, another prophet of reggae had fallen victim to the same fate in the hands of agents of evil. When the legendary Bob Marley died of cancer in 1981, most of his fans worldwide believed and still believe that there was more to his death than met the eyes. This suspicion of foul play is heightened when viewed against Marley's 1976 narrow escape from the assassins' bullets. In 1987, Peter Tosh, another reggae great was shot dead by three evil emissaries, two of whom were never caught. Lucky Dube is the latest casualty on the list of reggae musicians who lives have been cut short by agents of darkness...
Continue reading at guardiannewsngr.com
* Ogu, a legal practitioner, lives in Abuja.
The Times are a Changing
Submitted by Rasclot on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 08:47
I can feel it in the wind, it is in the air. No longer will our tax dollars be wasted on a futile attempt to protect us from that which we need no protection.Legalize it."For the times they are a Changing"...
Times A Changing
Postive Vibes SummerJam 2008
Submitted by Rasclot on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 09:58
The largest reggae festival in Germany. The SummerJam reggae festival has always been the most conscious festival of the year. I am making plans to be there this year, here is some more information translated from there site "Our motto is for the 23rd Summerjam festival in the year 2008. That should both concern the artist selection and include the visitors. In the last years, very many visitors joined out of the European neighboring countries and carry much to the special flair of the festival by.
Party in the park
Submitted by Rasclot on Sat, 01/26/2008 - 17:04
If you are in the states the west is the place to be for reggae music. I am jealous when I look at how many great shows are going on weekly. Well here's another one.....
Direct from Jamaica - Party in the Park presents Tosh Meets Marley Tour 2008, Featuring Fully Fullwood (Long time Peter Tosh Bassist and bandleader extraordinaire & Junior Marvin, guitarist for Bob Marley and the Wailers and a well known solo artist)Party in the Park
Federal Court strikes down regulation limiting growersof medical marijuana
Submitted by Rasclot on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 09:42
It looks like maybe our government should look to the north for hints on what it means to be free. Medical marijuana in Canada....
Freedom just a bit north
Tribute to the Legends
Submitted by Rasclot on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 09:27
Tribute to the Legends festival San Diego is on Feb 18th featuring some of the biggest names in Reggae music.Alpha Blondy, Gentleman, Barrington Levy, Midnite, Capleton,Sly Robbie, and much more. Check the link here...
Tribute to the Legends
The Truth about Marijuana
Submitted by Rasclot on Wed, 01/23/2008 - 10:14
The truth about Marijuana. An informative article on what is realy going on. If you have an aversion to the "C" word do not follow this link.The information on Marijuana is right on the money; as far as the other information, you decide how deep down the rabbit hole you want to go....
The truth about Marijuana
Marijuana legalization in Denver
Submitted by Rasclot on Mon, 01/21/2008 - 14:33
Just one more drop in the bucket,Denver says"legalize it"
On Nov. 1, a measure that made possession of marijuana legal for citizens over the age of 21 passed with 54 percent approval. However, the substance is still illegal under state and federal law, meaning users are still subject to arrest and prosecution.
Portland Will Vote to Legalize Marijuana
Submitted by Rasclot on Mon, 01/21/2008 - 12:24
Portland, Oregon could be the next major U.S. city to legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Measure 8's ballot caption explains that it, "Assets criminal penalty exemption for possession of marijuana in Portland."
The measure would allow possession of less than an ounce of marijuana for people over 21. Possession of less than an ounce at this time is a misdemeanor. Read More.....
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