Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Damian 'Junior Gong' Marley and Peter Tosh While the National Commission on Reparations moves across the island, canvassing public opinion on compensation for slavery, there is a strong possibility that they will be moving with the rhythm of songs specifically about or in the general mood of the topic.

Submitted by Ganz Entertainment, Brazilian Language and Culture on 2009-09-21.   Ganz Entertainment, LLC, a producer of Brazilian cultural events based in Hartford, is presenting a Zumba Master Class showcasing Brazilian Carnaval rhythms and dance.

Sydney Bartley, director of culture in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.

Jamaica is known worldwide for its cultural intricacies which differentiate it from its neighbours with whom it shares similar historic and demographic features.

Call it a breath of fall; call it a breath of fresh air; better still, call it a breath of muchneeded culture.

Pairing environmentalism with a do-it-yourself ethic, a couple of guys who live the bike culture opened Marin County's first co-op bike repair shop, Bicycle Works , and already have people clamoring to sign up.

On the schedule: Chico Poetry Slam season opener, tickets $5. Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.; and Dan I's Imperial Sound Army, tickets $20-$25. Friday, Aug.

N ew FCCJ Board members Name: Monzurul Huq Title: President Place of birth: Dhaka, Bangladesh Nationality: Bangladesh Age: 56 Current work position: Tokyo Correspondent, Daily Prothom Alo Previous work positions: Producer, BBC World Service; Information Officer, United Nations Specialities: Politics and international affairs The FCCJ needs: Cooling ...

N ew FCCJ Board members Name: Monzurul Huq Title: President Place of birth: Dhaka, Bangladesh Nationality: Bangladesh Age: 56 Current work position: Tokyo Correspondent, Daily Prothom Alo Previous work positions: Producer, BBC World Service; Information Officer, United Nations Specialities: Politics and international affairs The FCCJ needs: Cooling ...

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Daily News Photos by SEAN McCOY The world-famous Bomba Shack makes an appearance in the parade.

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New Jersey's landmark Ritz Theatre is once again paying homage to the drum and bass sounds of the islands with the second annual installment of Reggae at the Ritz.

Skankers of the world unite! Orlando ska legends The Supervillains are coming back to Culture room on September 19.

To the Hopis, summer is the time of ceremonial dances, growing corn and monsoon rain.

Sedona, AZ: Summer is the time of ceremonial dances, growing corn, and monsoon rains to the Hopi people.

Sound Surfing by Mike Horyczun "pARTy In The Park" turns Norwalk into music city and more on Saturday With all the sounds happening around town, Norwalk turns into music city and then some on Saturday thanks to the first "pARTy In The Park." The inaugural event, presented by the Norwalk Advisory Commission on the Arts and Culture, is a combination ...

Children dressed in Rastafarian flair at a previous Island Festival. If You Go WHAT: Island Festival 2009.

It would be wrong to suggest that Ciudad emergente, which is organised by Buenos Aires city government's Ministry of Culture, might be on a mission to swing younger voters given the forthcoming election, but it would also be wrong not to take advantage of free cultural events, and five days of them.

Sound Surfing by Mike Horyczun Summer's live outdoor concert scene blooms The area's outdoor music scene virtually explodes in June with festivals, series favorites, and a new concert happening all kicking off this month.