By bandweblogs on Feb 14, 2009 in Albums, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: David Kahne, Fishbone, Matisyahu, Sly and Robbie, Stephen McGregor | 0 Comments

Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu will release a new full-length album, ‘Light’ on April 21, 2009 (Epic Records). On the heels of a sold-out, critically acclaimed national tour in support of the new Shattered EP, as well as the 3rd annual Festival of Light concerts in New York City, Matisyahu continues the creative momentum with his most adventurous and personal record to date …
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By Jenny May on Nov 25, 2008 in Albums, New Releases, Press Releases, Reviews and Commentary | Tags: Grace Jones, Greg Wilson, Ivor Guest, Mad Professor, Remixes, Sly and Robbie | 0 Comments

I’ve been listening to Grace Jones’ new “Williams’ Blood” single and remixes. They are GREAT. Especially the Mad Professor remixes. Excellent track. When I first listened to ‘Hurricane’, “Williams’ Blood” stood out – and the ‘Amazing Grace’ bit at the end gave me shivers up and down my spine. – Jenny May, BandWeblogs.com …
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By Jim Driscoll on Oct 27, 2008 in Albums, Featured, New Releases, Reviews and Commentary | Tags: Brian Eno, Grace Jones, Sly and Robbie | 1 Comment

The first thing to say about ‘Hurricane’ is that it is a classy bit of work, and I’m not just saying that because I’m old enough to remember Russell Harty. The production values on this CD are high, the list of collaborators (Eno, Tricky, Sly and Robbie amongst others) stellar …
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By bandweblogs on Sep 29, 2008 in Albums, Featured, New Releases, Press Releases, Videos | Tags: Andy Warhol, Brian Eno, Grace Jones, Massive Attack, Sly and Robbie, Track Listings, youtube | 0 Comments

Over the past few months, a figure so dominant and iconic has returned to the forefront of our social conscious. Model, actress, performer, entertainer, singer, producer, writer, the enigma that is Ms Grace Jones has firmly been reaffirming herself as the superstar she has always been …
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By bandweblogs on Jul 23, 2008 in Albums, Bands, Music, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Music, Pepper, Slightly Stoopid, Sly and Robbie, Sublime, Tour Dates, UB40 | 0 Comments

The biggest band you don’t know about…The Slightly Stoopid story can be traced to Ocean Beach, California, when childhood chums Miles and Kyle formed the group in 1995, mixing reggae and punk sounds into one smooth stylistic cocktail …
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By bandweblogs on Jun 30, 2008 in Albums, Featured, Music, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Brian Eno, Grace Jones, Ivor Guest, Music, Royal Festival Hall, Secret Garden Party Festival, Sly and Robbie | 1 Comment

Prepare for the storm; the Hurricane is coming…Pop sorceress, iconic diva and multimedia fashionista Grace Jones returns this year …
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By Jenny May on Oct 22, 2007 in Bands, Music, Videos | Tags: Black Uhuru, Boston, House Of Excile, Johannesburg, Lucky Dube, Music, Musicians, Reggae, Roxy, Shows, Sly and Robbie, South Africa, youtube | 0 Comments

Lucky Dube (August 3, 1964 – October 18, 2007). A few years ago a good friend introduced South African reggae artist Lucky Dube’s music to me – and I immediately fell for his voice and vocal harmonies. We share some fond memories – hanging out, listening to Lucky Dube and discussing his lyrics [...]
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