Reggae at the river (The Union)
Original members of Peter Tosh's band and Bob Marley's Wailers merge together to bring reggae fans the best reggae music on the circuit today. It all happens at 7 p.m. Friday (Aug. 29) at Truckee River Park Amphitheater, Brockway Drive, Truckee.
McCain calls Obama 'honorable opponent' (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Probable Republican nominee John McCain referred yesterday to Democratic rival Barack Obama as his "very honorable opponent" upon the opening of the Democrats' national nominating convention, and he collected the backing of Daddy Yankee, a Hispanic entertainer. McCain appeared at a Phoenix high school for the endorsement of the Puerto Rican reggae music icon.
Around Town: Luau fundraiser helps symphony (Merced Sun-Star)
The Merced Symphony Association will host "Island Dreams," a luau fundraiser at 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at Merced Theatre. Dance to Caribbean/reggae music, learn to hula and limbo, and bid on an at-home wine and cheese tasting presentation, a trip or fine jewelry. Fine wines will be available for sampling. Cost is $45 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres and one beverage.
DJ feels political beat with ‘Barack Obhangra’ (Chicago Sun-Times)
Jimmy Singh believes music can unite and inspire people, so tonight at Schubas, he will serve as DJ in a show he is calling “Barack Obhangra.” A diehard backer of the Illinois senator turned presidential candidate, Singh’s goal is to inspire people to “get out the vote.”
Students head back to school (The Burlington Free Press)
Summer vacation has ended for all but the few lucky upperclassmen granted a one-day reprieve.
Jamaican dominance (The Beatrice Daily Sun)
The Associated Press BEIJING - It was Jamaica Night again at the Bird’s Nest, this time with Veronica Campbell-Brown doing the honors, easily winning the 200 meters Thursday to cap the first sweep of all four men’ and womens Olympic sprints in 20 years.
Ainu musician Oki brings the world to Hokkaido (The Japan Times)
With a Japanese mother and Ainu father, the appearance of Oki on "The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan" with his Oki Dub Ainu Band presents a rare glimpse of the multiracial underbelly that Japan seems reluctant to own up to. Despite being indigenous to Hokkaido, or Ezo as it is known to them, the Ainu suffered centuries of oppression and forced assimilation into Japan. Until June this year, ...
Three Dollar Bill (Hour.ca)
I cannot help but feel exasperation when I look at the hatemongering "Straight Pride" parade being organized by a few wingnuts in New York City's reggae dancehall community this weekend, a parade that is the equal of any Ku Klux Klan rally in the Deep South.
School's back in session (The Burlington Free Press)
Vermont kids start school today. See story, photos and video.
Reggae Party (MetroActive)
HEAR YE, hear ye, sinners, Lee "Scratch" Perry, the 72-year-old legendary reggae producer, performer and wild man, is telling you to repent. Although the artist frequently blames corrupt governments and world leaders for the state of current affairs, on his new album, Repentance , he is taking aim at both the ruling class and the people being ruled (and that means you).
