ISAIAH 11:11 – The Alchemist
Isaiah 11:11 is a gifted artist with a passion for Africa and it’s people. He shares his candid views of what it will take to make a difference, and what he sees as his role in it. Here is an interview he granted Jamati Online which allowed us to get up close with Isaiah 11:11, the man on a mission, without any excuses.
Alpha Blondy Moves Summerstage
A sea of energetic fans from all over the world welcomed Alpha Blondy, known as the “African Bob Marley” to New York City’s Central Park Summerstage on Sunday, July 19th. The opening acts included performances by Lee “Scratch” Perry, identified as the “father” of reggae and Dubblestandart Sound System. The Ivorian reggae artist branded for his activism ignited this eclectic audience with his strong political lyrics that convey global peace and unity.
Lion on the Leash
Kae Sun continues to be one of the most conscious lyricists in today’s popcorn generation of musicians. His music and poetry is inspired by life and filled with the realities of today’s world. He recently made a lo-fi recording of a song on his upcoming record “Lion On A Leash“. The video has been receiving a lot of attention online because of its lyrical content. The video was featured on MySpace for a while and it received very positive responses.
A Voice of Conscience
Kae Sun or Kwaku Darko-Mensah is a Ghanaian born singer, songwriter, poet and rapper based in Canada. His art has the ability to rise above current human conditions, creating a sense of consciousness and freedom. He’s carved a sound that blends the traditional rhythms of Africa with the boom-bop sound of hip-hop and the spirit lifting melodies of soul music, drawing comparisons to the likes of Ben Harper and K-OS. » Read more…
International Reggae And World Music Awards Honors The Late Lucky Dube
It hasn’t even been a year since Lucky Dube’s tragic death and still his fans, family and friends in the music industry mourns he’s passing . I must say it was an emotional moment at the International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA) which was held at Harlem’s Legendary Apollo Theatre, 4 May 2008. They had one of the greatest poets from the Jamaican islands to dedicate a piece to the life Lucky Dube himself, and from the reaction of the audience that was present it showed that his legacy will leave on . » Read more…
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