Jazz & Reggae Go Together Like Ackee & Saltfish!

If you were to look at the history of Reggae music, you would see that Jazz has a lengthy

relationship with the genre.  So much so that we could say Jazz & Reggae go together like

Ackee & Saltfish!

 

We begin this journey with Ska which began in Jamaica in the 1950's.  Ska was the fusion

of Mento, Calypso and Jazz (American) which when combined, gave the distinct sound which

we hear in the voices  and music of Derrick Morgan, Prince Buster, The Skatallites, Alton Ellis, Phillys Dillon and Hortence Ellis to name a few artists.  Just last week we looked at Derrick Morgan's "Reggae Train" which is definitely Ska (see blog below titled 'Classic Friday - Reggae Train')!

 

Today's fusion of Jazz & Reggae is upheld by the legendary Bunny Wailer's daughter, Ms. Cen'C Love!

 

Cen'C, and her unique brand of music, has become one of the most stand out voices from the United States and Jamaica.  Her vocal tone is clearly Jazz, yet her energy fits Reggae, giving listeners one of the best musical experiences.

 

Having performed at the UCLA JazzReggae Festival, and having toured throughout the US and Europe, Cen'C's sound can only be compared to the finest of wines which is savoured by the finest in taste.

 

Cen'C will be performing on May 6th, 2011 at the Jonkanoo Lounge at the Wyndham Hotel in Kingston.

 

 

>>>Cen'C Love - Casanova<<< 

 

www.CenCLoveMusic.com

 

Lynrod Douglas to Head CARIBANA™ Arts Foundation

In a move which signals a promising future for the CARIBANA™ Arts Foundation, its newly-minted board of directors announced that Canadian ethnic directories pioneer and Black Pages co-founder, Lynrod Douglas has been elected president.

The CARIBANA™ Arts Group (CAG) recently regained control of the Foundation and took immediate steps to put a reputable board in place. Other members of the board are Leslie Forbes, Secretary, Henry Gomez, Treasurer, and Renae Roberts. There is one vacant position on the board.

The organization is looking to Douglas, well known for his role in promoting and supporting the Black business community, to provide robust leadership that would see the Foundation emerge as a true catalyst for promoting Carnival Arts and Culture through education, scholarships, training and development programs and research.  Douglas said in a statement, “I’ve stood on the sidelines for years, passively watching the CARIBANA™ saga unfold. Now I see the Foundation as an effective community economic and social development vehicle with particular emphasis on our youth.   A proponent of the ‘corporative economics’ ideology, Douglas added “This Foundation will allow citizens of Canada and the world to give back to a community that has been, for the past forty four years, giving to them, this wonderful gift called CARIBANA™.”
According to Douglas, plans are underway to obtain charitable status for the Foundation. He also pointed out that one of the key goals of the Foundation is to secure a permanent home for the entire CARIBANA™ Arts Group family. The Foundation is planning its first fundraising event for early spring. Stay tuned. Further information can be found on the Foundation’s new website www.CaribanaArtsFoundation.com which Douglas referees to as a work in progress.

About the CARIBANA™ Arts Foundation 
The concept for the Foundation emerged from the restructuring plans of the Caribbean Cultural Committee (CCC), founders of the CARIBANA™ Festival in 1967 and legal owners of the CARIBANA™ trademark. In 2004, the old CCC was transformed into the CARIBANA™ Arts Group, a policy-making body with oversight for two new subsidiaries: CARIBANA™ Festival Management Operations to manage and produce the CARIBANA™  Festival; and CARIBANA™  Arts Foundation, an arms-length body to serve as the charitable / fundraising arm of the CARIBANA™ family. The Mission of the Foundation is to fund, promote, facilitate and support artistic and cultural expressions embodied in the Carnival Arts of the Caribbean and the Americas.

About Lynrod Douglas

A pioneer of the multicultural marketing industry in Canada, Lynrod Douglas was CEO of Black Pages Canada for 16 years before selling the company to a multi-national newspaper publisher. In addition to the Black Pages directory, the company produced several watershed events including Expo International and Black Expo Canada. Douglas assisted the City of Toronto to develop a small business strategy and to include minority-owned business in the City’s procurement process. He was appointed Chair to the Investment Committee of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation to advise on the management of a $24 million endowment fund, and served as a small business advisor to the Government of Canada.     


For additional information, and to schedule interviews, please send an e-mail to L3Publicity@gmail.com or call 1-289-217-2800 (local call for media in Toronto).

www.caribanaartsfoundation.com

 

 

 

 

♠ HOTTT New Reggae! ♠ Bescenta - Come Over!

There are some women who will tell you that when you experience the Love of a Rasta Man,

you won't want any other.  Reggae singer Bescenta helps support this claim with his newest single called "Come Over." 

 

Produced by Nicko Rebel of Nicko Rebel Music, Bescenta sits on the following lyrics: 

"girl I wanna love you over / and over / and

over ..."  All of that after asking "You want me

to love you continuously?!"

 

Singing with such passion, females listening to the song believe every word said.  Add to the

passion is Nicko's use of a rock-ish guitar which musically translates to the high ladies feel with this song.

 

We know, we know, you're looking at this and saying 'yeah right,' but seriously, it's true!

A few DJ's in Florida received the advance copy of the song, as well as a few DJ's in Toronto and the response from both audiences were the same!

 

You can preview the song by clicking on the video link below!  Make sure you send us your feedback so we can pass it on!

 

P.S.  Stay up to date with all things Nicko Rebel by logging on to www.NickoRebelMusic.com!  Currently, Nicko is putting the finishing touches

on the video for Voicemail's hit Dancehall single "Bewitched" which was also produced by Nicko Rebel!

Last Night We Fell In Love With Pee Wee!

Last night we fell in Love with the DJ, and the DJ is none other than Queen's very own Pee Wee from Pretty Posse.  So how did this happen?!

 

Collie Buddz performed in Toronto on Tuesday, and Pee Wee was the master of Ceremonies (MC).  What immediately struck us about Pee Wee is his immediate command of the audience.

 

Taking the stage, Pee Wee made it clear what the rules are, what's acceptable and what's not,

and the crowd fully complied, giving the salute to indicate they've understood every word said.  Once that deed was done, the mastery of Pee Wee's importance became more clear!

 

In addition to filling in part vocals for Collie while he's performing, Pee Wee is the hype man which keeps the crowd rocking when Collie needs to drink some water, he's the on-stage sound check man constantly making sure the levels are right with all the instruments (if they're not he gets the attention of the engineer to fix it), he's the band and back-up singer motivator, he's the liaise between the promoter and Team Collie letting the promoter know what's needed, what's missing, or if everything is fine, and, he's the crowd vibe-meter. 

If he senses something is missing, he's the man to fill in the missing link.  All of this while knowing the entire set list backward and forward.  Did I mention how he handles the rush of ladies backstage?!

 

Believe it or not, Pee Wee, is the one who's in control of the show!

 

We know several DJ's who tour with artists, and no one really understands just how much work you haveto put in to make sure all is balanced.  We also don't think people really understand (the common public) how integral the DJ is to the entire operation.  Pee Wee is an

example of how to do things the right way.  If you're a fan reading this and wonder why an artist has to travel with his DJ, we hope this explains the reason's why.

 

The Famous Face Loves Pee Wee.  We Love what he does and how he does it, and we Love all the Pee Wee's of the world (all the DJ's)!

 

 

 

 >>>Watch Pee Wee Intro Collie Here<<<

 

 

 

►►► Classic Friday! ►►► Come And Ride This Reggae Train!

In 1975, some people were teens, others were infants and others still hadn't been born.  For

the Ska King, Mr. Derrick Morgan, 1975 marked the release of his album 'Feel So Good' and his hit record "Reggae Train" which without doubt is a Ska classic!

 

As the Ska master, Derrick is responsible for hits "Tougher than Tough" and "Do The Beng

Beng."  "Tougher than Tough" was featured in the video game Scarface:  The World is Yours

which helps to keep this legends music and catalog at the forefront of youth consciousness.

 

 

Among the more interesting facts about Mr. Morgan is his very public rivalry with Prince Buster in which the two battled out their differences via music. 

 

With the release of the song "Housewives Choice" Prince Buster felt Derrick stole his ideas, so in response, Buster released "Blackhead Chiney Man" which was a snipe at Morgan and his close relationship with producer Leslie Kong.  Morgan replied with the release of "Blazing Fire."  The back and forth got so out of control, the Jamaican government stepped in and staged a photoshoot showing the two rivals shaking hands and at peace with each other.  (Does this sound familiar?  We recall a major rivarly last year in which two Dancehall artists

went through something similar...)

 

 

 >>>Derrick Morgan - Reggae Train<<<

 

 

 

Lauryn Hill’s Moving Target: Extended Intimate Playdate Tour

For fans who have been eager to see the incredible Ms. Lauryn Hill perform live, here are the date stops:

4/20 El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, California – Bob Marley Tribute Show

4/24 Aggie Theatre, Ft. Collins, Colo – Bob Marley Tribute Show

4/27 House of Blues - Dallas, Texas

4/29 Josabi’s, San Antonio, Texas

5/1 Stubb’s – Austin, Texas

5/4 House of Blues – Houston, Texas

5/10 Humphrey’s – San Diego, California

5/13 The Boulevard Pool – Las Vegas, Nevada

5/14 Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, California

5/17 The Fox Theatre – Pomona, California

5/20 Cuthbert Amphitheatre – Eugene, Oregon

5/22 Showbox SoDo – Seattle Washington

>>>Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)<<< 

L3 Radio Loved by CKLN Listeners!

L3 Radio was formed in 2010 as a division of L3 Magazine for the purpose of playing the best music in all genres, regardless of the status of the artist.  From independent to mainstream, if it’s HOTTT, it's a part of L3!

Genres such as Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel, Zouk and World Beat cover the musical format of the show.  Hosted by Natasha Von Castle, Canada’s Music Queen, and joined by Niyah of MYC Entertainment, listeners get a little talk, a lot of GREAT music, and great vibes giving the show a rating as being one of the best in its format!

From the T.O. (Toronto) to Zambia and every other country and city in between, L3 Radio currently broadcasts once a week from 2am to 6am EST on 88.1 CKLN FM in Toronto, and can be heard online at www.ckln.fm and www.Reggae4Us.com.  Due to demand, L3 Radio will be expanding so that the show is heard multiple times per week.

"We enjoy supporting independent artists" said Natasha, the show's host.  "There's no greater feeling than getting a phone call, or e-mail saying 'I'm listening to you play my song right now!'  We're proud to say we've supported artists around the world who couldn't get a chance at airplay anywhere else, and now they have it with us!  This is just one more reason why community radio should be supported!"

You can submit your Reggae, Dancehall and Soca music to L3Magazine@hotmail.com or canadasmusicqueen@gmail.com.  For Hip Hop and R&B submissions, e-mail i_vibe@hotmail.com with a cc to L3Magazine@hotmail.com.

Remember to follow us on twitter @L3Radio, and follow our Mother company @L3Magazine and remember L3 stands for Life, Love, Lyrics!

Pictured:  (left to right) Niyah, Natasha and Dominique

of Team L3