Alpha Blondy (born Seydou Kon? on January 1, 1953 in Dimbokoro, C?te d'Ivoire, West Africa), is an Ivorian reggaesinger and a major international recording artist. Alpha Blondy sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and also sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey strong political attitudes and a fine sense of humor. In particular, he coined the French term democrature (an English equivalent might be &qu
THE WAILERS BAND IN ITALY AUGUST 23 2008 - Riccione article and review by Nadia and Alberto
nadia and alberto from BMMagazine and Aston
The first date of the Wailers Italian Tour 2008 was in Riccione (RN) on 23 august 2008 and we (me and Alberto) went to this venue...
The concert took place at Palaterme near the beach of Riccione in a hot evening...
We arrived very early, 5 p.m., waiting for the arrival of the band..
Some soundchecker arrived with t... [Read More]
ST. LUCIAN REGGAE ARTIST TAJ WEEKES AND HIS BAND ADOWA WILL RELEASE THEIR SOPHOMORE ALBUM DEIDEM THIS SPRING IN ADVANCE OF THEIR MUCH ANTICIPATED NATIONAL TOUR
New York, NY ? May 7, 2008 - - Reggae recording artist Taj Weekes is set to shake up the musical landscape once again with his much anticipated sophomore album, DEIDEM (All of Us), set for release through Weekes? independent label, Jatta Records this spring. Jatta Records will distribute the album nationa... [Read More]
Siamo alla Fucina Controvento in zona industriale a Marghera (VE). L?atmosfera ? calda e la gente che attende tra una birra e l?altra si distrae tra le bancherelle che propongono un po? di tutto, dalle collanine ai piercing, braccialetti, cappellini e sciarpe, dischi, cd e riviste. In sottofondo viene messo un pezzo degli Zion Train e l?atmosfera si scalda ulteriormente. Le luci psichedeliche, il fumo e gli effet... [Read More]
What is your favourite Marley song?
I love the song Kaya because , who has not been well meaning ever?. Very good better.
What do you think about Bob Marley as a musican, as a songwriter?
I think that Bob Marley was a very good musician. A man very creative in music, and very socially committed.
My highest admiration in the musical, is the fluidity of his compositions and some very dense lyrics, which convey a message
It refers.
1) What is your favourite Marley song?
That would be "One Love", for the message, for the music and for what it stands for. It?s a song that?s been there for years, i?ve been listening to it since my birth!
2) What do you think about Bob Marley as a musican, as a songwriter?
Is it enough to say that he was the original, a pioneer, an icon of past generations and generations yet to come? So far, e... [Read More]
Heavenwood was originally formed as a death metal band under the monicker Disgorged in 1992. In 1995 tragedy struck the band as their current bass player committed suicide. They signed a record deal to the German label Massacre Records and after a name changed to Heavenwood and a musical shift towards a more gothic sound ? la Moonspell they released two albums before calling it quits. They promoted their debut album "... [Read More]
INTERVIEW WITH MIKA LEADER OF ENTWINE BAND
(interview by Ivan serra)
ENTWINE BIOGRAPHY
This Finnish gothic metal supergroup Entwine have travelled a long way from their death metal-ish roots. Founded by Aksu Hanttu (drums), Tom Mikkola (guitar, also vocals at the time) and T.Taipale (bass) in 1995, it did not take long for them to get bored with the limitations the death metal genre imposed on their creativity. About two years later they had evolved into a far more melodic band, a... [Read More]
IL MAGAZINE INCONTRA BUNNA DEGLI AFRICA UNITE
(Interview by Ivan serra)
Finalmente il magazine ? riuscito ad incontrare Bunna leader assoluto insieme a Madaski degli Africa Unite la massima testimonianza della scena reggae italiana.
Sicuramente il piacere di incontrarlo ha compensato in modo assoluto la fatica di alzarsi dal letto questa mattina per andare a lavoro.
La gentilezza e la grande disponibilit? di Bunna hanno subito regalato un aspetto particolarmente semplice alla serata, d... [Read More]
Reggae Rebels
this is another video, about legend (no rare footage, some rare photos)
http://www.alphatelevision.com/tv/shows/marleylegend.html?keepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=295&width=450
23-10-08 10:45
