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The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival never fails to unite an all-star cast of artists and musicians from around the globe, yet this year's lineup is blazing extra bright. It's topped by rare West Coast appearances from Buju Banton and UK ska-punks The English Beat, while local heroes Michael Franti & Spearhead keep the revolution rockin-steady! The lineup goes on forever, featuring a mash up of sounds, styles, elders and youths, all at the top of their game. So, it's ... MORE
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The lineup for this year's Sierra Nevada World Music Festival looks pretty exciting, especially for Buju Banton fans. The singer/toaster is making a rare west coast appearance alongside other dancehall veterans like Cornell Campbell, Stone Love, David Rodigan, Yami Bolo, Prezident Brown and The Mighty Diamonds. The English Beat were just added, joining Michael Franti and Spearhead, The Wailing Souls, Rootz Underground, Rebelution, Alika, and many many more The event ta... MORE
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Buju Banton has been a dancehall deejay in the traditional sense since the tender age of 12 years old. He began toasting under the name Gargamel, the name his record label bears today. Buju released his first choon in 1987, called "The Ruler," and has released countless records since. In '92 he broke Bob Marley's record for the most #1 singles in one year! In 2008 he continues to record and release music, perform live for reggae fans around the globe and run a successf... MORE
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Billboard released their end-of-year roundup of the Top Reggae Artists of 2007 with nothing shocking but definitely an interesting perspective. The Marley family pretty much owns the chart with Bob and Sons holding 4 spots! Bob Marley resides in the #2 spot on his own plus the #6 slot with The Wailers. Meanwhile, Stephen Marley rules #3 and Damian Marley sits next to him at #4. Sean Paul is in royal company between Damian and Bob in the #5 slot. The big surprises come... MORE
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I recently reported on the Reggae Compassion Act - it made big news when Beenie Man, Sizzla, and Capleton signed it, agreeing to stop all performances and production of lyrics that condone violence towards gay people. It was noted then the artists who were considered "murder music" singers, including Bounty Killa, Vybz Kartel and Buju Banton. Today, Gargamel Music (Banton's own label) released a statement defending Buju and his lyrical content. It basically states that ... MORE
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ahhhh, i love a good throwback reggae tune... and look at the young buju banton with his short little locs! so cute! enjoy mog!
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I was planning to attend a show by the Reggae artist Buju Banton last night... It was cancelled. The club owners decided that based upon their position in the SF club scene that is was not in their best interests to have an act that had an openly homophobic song in his caltaog (the song in question was written 14 years ago when Buju was 15 years old). Well that and possible protests. Here is the song in question: Boom Bye Bye World is in troubleAnytime Buju Banton co... MORE
