Opening Act: Gramps Morgan (Morgan family elder aka Morgan Heritage)Gramps Morgan opened the show with his romantic & soulful crooning. He serenaded all the ladies in the room while holding hands with a few gals in the front row (starting with me! ~swoon~). A few songs into his set and everyone was smiling, holding loved ones closer, swaying to the reggae music and all around feeling I-RIE. A...
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Buju Banton is easily reggae's most controversial artist this decade, most of it surrounding (1st song he ever wrote?) "Boom Bye Bye" written when he was 15. The Jamaican singer has since released a bounty of albums, singles, remixes and anthologies ranging from rasta reggae to soundclash anthems, but only 1 song causes continuous trouble every time he visits the United States and England. (Mo...
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Thought I'd share this excerpt from Buju's show on October 10th, 2009 at the Shattuck DownLow in Berkeley. Nikki Burt joins Buju for a short duet at the beginning while the legendary Til Shiloh Band keeps di riddim flowin: And the crowd goes WIIIIIILD!!!!!
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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 ...
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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...
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Buju Banton is touring the US, and during his stop in San Francisco he met with a group of LGBTQ activists to discuss their boycott. In his meeting Banton stated, "This is a fight and as I said in one of my songs, 'there is no end to the war between me and &%$&%$ and it's clear.'" In a video of protest, Lorri Jean discusses the issues.To find out more about the meeting in San Francisco, take a ...
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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 u...
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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 Wailin...
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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) release...
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According to towleroad.com they quoted the Banton saying, "This is a fight, and as I said in one of my songs 'there is no end to the war between me and faggot' and it's clear. The same night after I met with them (gay associates), they pepper-sprayed the concert. So what are you trying to tell me? I owe dem nothing, they don't owe I nothing."Banton explains that he only met with the gays becaus...
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Last week, SFCritic made a post concerning the continuing debate between dancehall performer, Buju Banton and the LGTBQ community that is protesting his music. The debate concerns the LGBTQ's proposed boycott of Buju Banton's performances in the US as a result of a statements, and particularly a song Banton made in the past, which has lyrics describing how to kill gay people.After posting this ...
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This is one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite Reggae albums.
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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...
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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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