Post by kaya on Jul 19, 2006 15:10:12 GMT -5
For Immediate Press Release -----------------
The WorldBeat Cultural Center Presents:
Marcus Garvey Day 2006
with Sister Carol
also featuring Zema
Marcus Garvey, one of the greatest African leaders was born August 17, 1887 in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, spent his entire life in the service of African people around the globe. On August 1, 1914, Marcus Garvey launched the Universal Negro Improvement and Conservation Association and African Communities League (UNIA & ACL). Its motto was "One God, One Aim, One Destiny," and pledged to uplift Africans worldwide. His goal was nothing less that the total and complete redemption and liberation of African people around the planet. Please join the WorldBeat Center in a Marcus Garvey tribute concert featuring the leading female reggae musicians "Mother Culture"-- Sister Carol—and Zema whose rich reggae vibes emphasize cultural heritage and social consciousness.
This is an ALL AGES event
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2006
Time: Doors open 8:30pm
Venue: WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $15 in Advance, $17 at the door
Tickets available online at www.worldbeatcenter.org Ticketweb.com and Outlets; Trade Roots, Reggae World and the WorldBeat Cultural Center, Hotline: 619-230-1237
Marcus Garvey Day 2006 with Sister Carol Page 2
Sister Carol
www.sistercarol.com/
Sister Carol, born Carole East, is one of Jamaica's top entertainers. Having been born and raised in the ghettos of Kingston till the age of 14, her family immigrated to Brooklyn, NY in 1973 to look for work. Who knew that the thriving dancehall scene in New York City in the 70's would lead Sister Carol to a path that would include movies, albums, television appearances and a Grammy nomination for her highly regarded 1996 release, Lyrically Potent.
Music has always been close to Sister Carol's heart. In fact, her father was an engineer that worked in radio at RJR in Jamaica and would regularly be part of the music scene that was being established in the 1960's by Studio One's legendary Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. These early influences came into play when Sister Carol began her musical career, following in the footsteps of one of her mentors and friend, DJ Brigadier Jerry. Having won talent contests in both Jamaica and New York, Sister Carol was offered an opening slot for one of Jamaica's finest vocal trios, The Meditations, who had provided harmony vocals for Bob Marley. Bringing her greater recognition and a wider audience, as well as firmly establishing her as a cornerstone of the dancehall/dj movement, this opportunity opened the door for her to record her first two records, Liberation for Africa and Black Cinderalla. Sister Carol also began another facet of her entertainment career as an actress, appearing in two Jonathan Demme movies, Something Wild and Married to the Mob.
Having succeeded in a musical genre that is widely dominated by male performers, Sister Carol's life is a true testament to the spirit and energy that she conveys in every live performance she gives. In her personal life, she has succeeded at being a wife and a mother, not only raising her children, but also acquiring a teaching degree in education at the City College of New York. Professionally, Sister Carol has appeared on NBC's David Lettermen and Late Night With Conan O'Brien, as well as earning praise in publications such as Billboard, the Village Voice, and many others. She has toured the world several times over and was the familiar voice behind Night Music with David Sanborn as the MC. In 1999, Tuff Gong, the label started by reggae icon Bob Marley, released Sister Carol's Isis-the Orginal Womb-man. Couple this with over 8 albums, dozens of singles and the aforementioned Grammy nomination, and its clear to see why Sister Carol is at the top of her field.
Management: Black Cinderella Management Group / 718-529-0653 Tel/Fax / 347-866-5390 / mailto:blackcinderella@prodigy.net
Marcus Garvey Day 2006 with Sister Carol Page 3
Zema
www.zemazema.com/
Described as one of today's top female modern roots reggae vocalists, Zema (pronounced zay-MAH) began her musical career at the tender age of seven with piano and creative dance lessons. As a youth, her interest prompted her to pick up several other instruments in addition to singing. She has performed and recorded reggae, R&B, rock and pop music in numerous bands.
In Los Angeles, Zema has established herself as a
prominent musician on the reggae scene recording and performing as a vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist. She has backed both as a keyboardist and a vocalist such internationally known reggae artists as Alton Ellis, Leroy Sibbles, Delroy Wilson, Ras Michael, Joe Higgs, Abijah, Ras Midas, Carlton Livingston and Isaac Haile Selassie. She recorded "Zema," her first album of original material, at Channel One Studio in Jamaica which received extensive air play and was well received touring the western United States.
New Zema releases for 2005 include the single, "Stoned Love" featuring Abijah which has been aired on IRIE FM, ROOTS FM and HOT 102 in Jamaica. The "Stoned Love" video can be seen worldwide and on Jamaican TV. In addition to performing at the Western Consciousness stage show in Savnnah-la-Mar, Jamaica, 2005 has also brought Zema back to Kingston to Tuff Gong Studio recording new material for the next album with Sly and Robbie, The Gladiators and more combinations with Mark Wonder and Al Griffiths.
Zema has performed throughout Southern California, in Jamaica and Israel as well as at many reggae festivals across the U.S. She has shared the stage with such legendary performers as Bunny Wailer, Luciano, Ky-mani Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Buju Banton, and Third World.
Zema's music has been called healing music for the 21st century. Her style of conscious reggae music brings the universal message of love, justice, racial harmony and spiritual upliftment combined with driving roots reggae grooves in powerful, dynamic and mesmerizing performances that captivate wide audiences with inspiring music that uplifts the heart and soul and keeps your feet dancing!
Biography Courtesy of www.zemazema.com/
The WorldBeat Cultural Center Presents:
Marcus Garvey Day 2006
with Sister Carol
also featuring Zema
Marcus Garvey, one of the greatest African leaders was born August 17, 1887 in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, spent his entire life in the service of African people around the globe. On August 1, 1914, Marcus Garvey launched the Universal Negro Improvement and Conservation Association and African Communities League (UNIA & ACL). Its motto was "One God, One Aim, One Destiny," and pledged to uplift Africans worldwide. His goal was nothing less that the total and complete redemption and liberation of African people around the planet. Please join the WorldBeat Center in a Marcus Garvey tribute concert featuring the leading female reggae musicians "Mother Culture"-- Sister Carol—and Zema whose rich reggae vibes emphasize cultural heritage and social consciousness.
This is an ALL AGES event
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2006
Time: Doors open 8:30pm
Venue: WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $15 in Advance, $17 at the door
Tickets available online at www.worldbeatcenter.org Ticketweb.com and Outlets; Trade Roots, Reggae World and the WorldBeat Cultural Center, Hotline: 619-230-1237
Marcus Garvey Day 2006 with Sister Carol Page 2
Sister Carol
www.sistercarol.com/
Sister Carol, born Carole East, is one of Jamaica's top entertainers. Having been born and raised in the ghettos of Kingston till the age of 14, her family immigrated to Brooklyn, NY in 1973 to look for work. Who knew that the thriving dancehall scene in New York City in the 70's would lead Sister Carol to a path that would include movies, albums, television appearances and a Grammy nomination for her highly regarded 1996 release, Lyrically Potent.
Music has always been close to Sister Carol's heart. In fact, her father was an engineer that worked in radio at RJR in Jamaica and would regularly be part of the music scene that was being established in the 1960's by Studio One's legendary Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. These early influences came into play when Sister Carol began her musical career, following in the footsteps of one of her mentors and friend, DJ Brigadier Jerry. Having won talent contests in both Jamaica and New York, Sister Carol was offered an opening slot for one of Jamaica's finest vocal trios, The Meditations, who had provided harmony vocals for Bob Marley. Bringing her greater recognition and a wider audience, as well as firmly establishing her as a cornerstone of the dancehall/dj movement, this opportunity opened the door for her to record her first two records, Liberation for Africa and Black Cinderalla. Sister Carol also began another facet of her entertainment career as an actress, appearing in two Jonathan Demme movies, Something Wild and Married to the Mob.
Having succeeded in a musical genre that is widely dominated by male performers, Sister Carol's life is a true testament to the spirit and energy that she conveys in every live performance she gives. In her personal life, she has succeeded at being a wife and a mother, not only raising her children, but also acquiring a teaching degree in education at the City College of New York. Professionally, Sister Carol has appeared on NBC's David Lettermen and Late Night With Conan O'Brien, as well as earning praise in publications such as Billboard, the Village Voice, and many others. She has toured the world several times over and was the familiar voice behind Night Music with David Sanborn as the MC. In 1999, Tuff Gong, the label started by reggae icon Bob Marley, released Sister Carol's Isis-the Orginal Womb-man. Couple this with over 8 albums, dozens of singles and the aforementioned Grammy nomination, and its clear to see why Sister Carol is at the top of her field.
Management: Black Cinderella Management Group / 718-529-0653 Tel/Fax / 347-866-5390 / mailto:blackcinderella@prodigy.net
Marcus Garvey Day 2006 with Sister Carol Page 3
Zema
www.zemazema.com/
Described as one of today's top female modern roots reggae vocalists, Zema (pronounced zay-MAH) began her musical career at the tender age of seven with piano and creative dance lessons. As a youth, her interest prompted her to pick up several other instruments in addition to singing. She has performed and recorded reggae, R&B, rock and pop music in numerous bands.
In Los Angeles, Zema has established herself as a
prominent musician on the reggae scene recording and performing as a vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist. She has backed both as a keyboardist and a vocalist such internationally known reggae artists as Alton Ellis, Leroy Sibbles, Delroy Wilson, Ras Michael, Joe Higgs, Abijah, Ras Midas, Carlton Livingston and Isaac Haile Selassie. She recorded "Zema," her first album of original material, at Channel One Studio in Jamaica which received extensive air play and was well received touring the western United States.
New Zema releases for 2005 include the single, "Stoned Love" featuring Abijah which has been aired on IRIE FM, ROOTS FM and HOT 102 in Jamaica. The "Stoned Love" video can be seen worldwide and on Jamaican TV. In addition to performing at the Western Consciousness stage show in Savnnah-la-Mar, Jamaica, 2005 has also brought Zema back to Kingston to Tuff Gong Studio recording new material for the next album with Sly and Robbie, The Gladiators and more combinations with Mark Wonder and Al Griffiths.
Zema has performed throughout Southern California, in Jamaica and Israel as well as at many reggae festivals across the U.S. She has shared the stage with such legendary performers as Bunny Wailer, Luciano, Ky-mani Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Buju Banton, and Third World.
Zema's music has been called healing music for the 21st century. Her style of conscious reggae music brings the universal message of love, justice, racial harmony and spiritual upliftment combined with driving roots reggae grooves in powerful, dynamic and mesmerizing performances that captivate wide audiences with inspiring music that uplifts the heart and soul and keeps your feet dancing!
Biography Courtesy of www.zemazema.com/