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5 hrs ago | Jamaica Observer

International Reggae Conference February 17 - 20

The Institute of Caribbean Studies and the Reggae Studies Unit in association with the Office of the Principal at the University of the West Indies, Mona will host the International Reggae Conference from February 17-20 at the UWI, Mona Campus.

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13 hrs ago | Independent Online

PICS: Children spearhead violent protest

Gallery: Balfour service delivery protest Children set municipal offices alight, destroyed foreign-owned shops and tore down infrastructure as Siyathemba township in Balfour, Mpumalanga, was left burning - again.

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Mon Feb 08, 2010

The Voice

Reggae got soul valentines showcase ticket giveaway

For the ultimate Valentine's day treat why don't you and your loved one head down to the 02 Academy Brixton where, for the first time an uncontested line of reggae and soul superstars take to the stage to give you a Valentines experience you will not forget in a long time.

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Chicagos 103.5 KISS FM

One Day - Matisyahu / Akon

Check out a special Stripped down session from this Hasidic Jewish musician hailing from New York.

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Sun Feb 07, 2010

Reverb

Tonight and Tomorrow: Reggae Consciousness

An impressive array of musicians in the reggae and dub traditions--from Jamaica and Belize to the U.K. and a strong contingent of local musicans-- will take the stage this weekend for an ambitious two-day lineup in celebration of Bob Marley's birth.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Party will pay tribute to reggae legend Bob Marley

Reggae legend Bob Marley, who would have turned 65 on Saturday, will receive his due respect in St.

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Sat Feb 06, 2010

The Age

Reggae Christian redefined the sublime devotion

YABBY You, who has died of a stroke aged 63, was one of Jamaican music's most individual figures.

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Jamaica Observer

To The Root, Reggae Month

In addition, the various activities which now comprise the three-month build-up to Carnival in the Easter season is usually launched during this time.

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Nanaimo Bulletin

Music legend's birthday celebrated with reggae concerts

Bob Marley will be feted in true Jamaican reggae style. Rootz Underground is the featured band at the second annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash at the Port Theatre Thursday .

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Fri Feb 05, 2010

District Chronicles

Reggae 'Superstore' owner mixes business with family

Classic reggae fills the air as sidewalk traffic grooves to the tunes on Georgia Avenue.? As customers step through the door of Reggae Unplugged Superstore, they pass?turntables that are setup by the window, while visions of men and women are seen gyrating on the muted 37-inch flat-screen T.V. displayed on the wall.

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The Leaf-Chronicle

'Concrete Jungle' full of passion

Nneka, 'Concrete Jungle' Nigerian-born rapper and singer Nneka's U.S. debut, "Concrete Jungle" unfolds like a 12-track wake-up call - an unrelenting mishmash of horns, trumpets and, sometimes, steel drums.

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Telegraph.co.uk

Benjamin Zephaniah accuses pop stars of using Haiti to boost careers

Zephaniah, the Rastafarian poet who turned down an OBE because it was offered by a "middleman" rather than the Queen, told Mandrake at the Concert for Haiti, at Congress House, the TUC's headquarters, in London: "I know a lot of these people, they talk to their managers and say 'is it worthwhile; is it a good career move for me?'" "They obviously ...

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Newkerala.com

Reggae Trio Come Together for Haiti Relief Record

SHAGGY, SEAN PAUL and SEAN KINGSTON have teamed up to offer a little reggae relief to the people of Haiti.

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Thu Feb 04, 2010

Jamaica Gleaner

Dennis Brown birthday celebrations start Reggae Month

Dennis Brown's former touring unit, Lloyd Parkes and We The People band, was on the stand.

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Wed Feb 03, 2010

ContactMusic.com

Bob Marley - Marley's 65TH Birthday Exhibit to Benefit Haiti

Reggae legend BOB MARLEY will be helping the Haiti earthquake relief effort from beyond the grave thanks to a 65th birthday party with a difference.

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Tue Feb 02, 2010

Connecticut's WB 20

Music Review: Nigerian-born Nneka is all heart and no fluff on stateside debut album

Nneka, "Concrete Jungle" Nigerian-born rapper and singer Nneka's U.S. debut, "Concrete Jungle" unfolds like a 12-track wake-up call - an unrelenting mishmash of horns, trumpets and, sometimes, steel drums.

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Hampshire Chronicle

Billy Bragg to try stage production

Billy Bragg is raising the curtain on a new stage in his career - by turning to theatre, it has been announced.

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EDGElosangeles.com Entertainment Feed

Queer studies at the Sundance Film Fest

While Logo professes to be television's premier gay network, that honor should go to Bravo.

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Mon Feb 01, 2010

WCKX-FM Columbus

Reggae Star Sizzla Arrested On Gun Charges

Popular Rastafarian reggae artiste Sizzla Kalonji was arrested on Wednesday by police personnel from the St Andrew Central police following reports that gunshots were fired at a group of persons at a river in August Town.

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Jamaica Gleaner

Stephen Marley takes Grammy Award - Marleys alive and well

Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley Stephen Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, is the 2010 winner of the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.

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