Taj Weekes and Adowa NewsNewshttp://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008-08-16T23:53:04ZSquarespaceDEIDEM Number One on DMX for Second Week in a RowDeidemDMXwww.dmx.comKenKi TesfayeReggaeTaj WeekesTaj Weekes and Adowahttp://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/8/16/deidem-number-one-on-dmx-for-second-week-in-a-row.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-08-16T23:43:02Z2008-08-16T23:43:02Z

DMX - KENKI'S WEEKLY CHARTS


KenKi Tesfaye, DMX Program Director, gives DEIDEM number one ranking for the Reggae Top 10 Artist/Album of the Week for the second week in a row.

]]>DEIDEM Number One Reggae Album on DMXDeidemJatta RecordsDMXwww.dmx.comKenKi TesfayeAugust 2008http://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/8/14/deidem-number-one-reggae-album-on-dmx.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-08-14T19:19:31Z2008-08-14T19:19:31Z


DMX - KENKI'S WEEKLY CHARTS


KenKi Tesfaye, DMX Program Director, gives DEIDEM number one ranking for the Reggae Top 10 Artist/Album of the Week.

]]>"Dark Clouds" Number One In Pon Di Wire's Top Ten Reggae TracksBob MarleyDeidemJatta RecordsDark CloudsSt. LuciaAdowaDarfurHurricane KatrinaPon Di WireReggaeTaj WeekesTaj Weekes and AdowaXLR8Rwww.xlr8r.comhttp://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/8/13/dark-clouds-number-one-in-pon-di-wires-top-ten-reggae-tracks.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-08-13T19:45:00Z2008-08-13T19:45:00Z


XLR8R - PON DI WIRE

Published: August 13, 2008

Written by: Tomas Palermo

St. Lucia roots singer Taj Weekes drops his anticipated second album, Deidem, August 12 on Jatta. On the album, the gentled-voiced vocalist–who’s been compared to Bob Marley and Garnett Silk–expresses thoughts on climate change, the crisis in Darfur, and devotes an acoustic number to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Pon Di Wire Top Ten Reggae Tracks

1. Taj Weekes & Adowa “Dark Clouds” (Jatta)
2. Morgan Heritage & Busy Signal “Run Dem Weh” (Juke Boxx)
3. K-Salaam & Beatnik feat. Trey Songz & Buju Banton “Street Life” (VP)
4. Bugle “What Goes Around” (Daseca)
5. Junior Reid “Never Let You Go” (promo download)
6. Busy Signal “Unknown Number” (VP)
7. Tarrus Riley “Marcus Teaching” (Cannon)
8. Mavado “Money Changer” (Juke Boxx)
9. Camar “She Loves The Flava” (promo download)
10. Mr. Vegas “Mus Come A Road” (Irish & Chin)]]>Taj Weekes & Adowa Featured On The Diaspora for Africa Vol. 2 AlbumHope & DoubtEuropeAdowaReggaeTaj WeekesTaj Weekes and AdowaCrashCulture Taxi RecordsThe Diaspora for Africa Vol. 2Germanyhttp://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/8/12/taj-weekes-adowa-featured-on-the-diaspora-for-africa-vol-2-a.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-08-12T20:24:00Z2008-08-12T20:24:00Z


THE DIASPORA FOR AFRICA VOL. 2

Culture Taxi Records


Culture Taxi Records marshals its collective expertise once again and presents the latest installment in the global fight against malnutrition and poverty. Artists the world over have donated tracks to this double collection, and the top-notch result is worthy in more ways than one.

Taj Weekes & Adowa's "Crash", originally released on Hope & Doubt, is featured on CD 1. With a total of 28 tracks, this double disc collection features an inordinate amount of ear-friendly material including tracks by other artists such as Mandinga, Ndioba, Hilary Hawn, Mudfunk, Kush, Manu Dibango and much more.


Your Culture Taxi driver is, as ever, at your service and more than willing to tour the highways and byways in search of solid music with soul, of a modern expression of culture that has not lost its genetic memory. If he spots an interesting detour as he cruises past, backs up and sets off down a new route, you will thank him for it!

]]>Taj Weekes & Adowa Recipient of ReggaeTrain Peace and Harmony Awardhttp://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/5/22/taj-weekes-adowa-recipient-of-reggaetrain-peace-and-harmony.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-05-22T05:15:09Z2008-05-22T05:15:09ZReggae_Train_Award.jpgTaj Weekes & Adowa have been awarded the ReggaeTrain Peace and Harmony Award for "Reggae Excellence!" The TWA website has also been recognized as The Site Of The Week for giving a positive image to the music and culture.

]]>Hollow Display Video Released over the InternetDeidemSt. LuciaHollow DisplayVimeoMySpaceYouTubehttp://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/5/13/hollow-display-video-released-over-the-internet.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-05-13T07:46:03Z2008-05-13T07:46:03ZHollow_Display_Cover.jpgTaj Weekes & Adowa's video for Hollow Display, the latest single from the newly released album DEIDEM, is now attracting attention from viewers on YouTube and Vimeo, among other sites. Filmed on location in St. Lucia, the response has been enthusiastic garnering comments such as "Beautiful work!! Lovely... keep movin on up!!" and "I love it, so beautiful." Follow the links below to view the video or go to the Video page to enjoy it on this site.

Play it on YouTube  :  Play it on Vimeo  :  Play it on MySpace   Enjoy!! 

]]>Dermot Hussey Features Taj Weekes on Radio Show "Riffin"Bob MarleyDeidemApril 2008Dermott HusseyXM Satellite RadioXM 101RiffinMusgrave MedalThe Joint reggae showBob Marley: Reggae King of the WorldTalkin' Blueshttp://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/4/25/dermot-hussey-features-taj-weekes-on-radio-show-riffin.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-04-25T16:33:42Z2008-04-25T16:33:42ZTaj_Studio_Headphones_Flip.jpg 

Taj Weekes is featured by Dermot Hussey on his show "Riffin", who provides an overview of both Deidem and Hope & Doubt, with powerful commentary on the lyrics and messages in the songs, declaring that Taj is "raising the level of songwriting within the idiom of reggae music." LISTEN HERE! 

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Dermot Hussey, Program Director of XM Satellite Radio, produces and presents the show “Riffin” five times a week as well as oversees programming for XM's reggae channel, "The Joint" XM 101.  He co-authored "Bob Marley: Reggae King of the World" and produced the Bob Marley interview on Marley's album TALKIN' BLUES. With over 30 years experience in the media, Dermot  Hussey was awarded a Musgrave Medal, a Jamaican award for services to media and music and most recently was inducted into the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Hall of Fame for his contribution to music.

]]>Taj Weekes & Adowa Partner with Spectra RecordsDeidemHope & DoubtSpectra RecordsDistributionUnited StatesCanadahttp://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/4/25/taj-weekes-adowa-partner-with-spectra-records.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-04-25T15:30:26Z2008-04-25T15:30:26ZTaj Weekes & Adowa's label Jatta Records has partnered with Spectra Records for a printing and distribution deal to release both Deidem and Hope & Doubt throughout the United States and Canada in July.

]]>Song Of The Year Recognizes Taj WeekesSong Of The Yearwww.songoftheyear.comVH-1Save The MusicSuggested Artisthttp://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/4/25/song-of-the-year-recognizes-taj-weekes.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-04-25T07:54:24Z2008-04-25T07:54:24ZApril 2008

 
Song Of The Year, a proud supporter of VH-1 Save The Music, is an international contest encouraging the art and discipline of songwriting. The Song Of The Year staff has named Taj Weekes a "Suggested Artist", finding his music impressive and suggests it for listening.

]]>Taj Weekes & Adowa Perform at B.B. King Blues ClubPerforming in New York CityBB King's NightclubToots and The MaytalsApril 2008http://www.tajandadowa.com/news/2008/4/14/taj-weekes-adowa-perform-at-bb-king-blues-club.htmlTaj Weekes & Adowa2008-04-14T05:30:01Z2008-04-14T05:30:01ZBBK_Taj_Hair_in_face_crop.jpg

Taj Weekes & Adowa were invited to play with reggae legends Toots & The Maytals this past April 4th, 2008 at B.B. King Blues Club in New York City. Friends and fans alike raved about the show rating their performance the highlight of the night. Check out photos here.

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