From: ForwardEver Blog By DJ Tomas SF After hearing Gyptian’s “Hold Yuh” (alternately spelled “Hold You”) for the millionth time it made me think about all the other great songs in 2010 that received 1/10th the attention. Gyptian was recently nominated for both Soul Train and British MOBO Best Artist awards in addition to ruling worldwide reggae and Billboard […]

Jatta Records Presents the Worldwide Release of St. Lucian Artist Taj Weekes and Adowa’s Breakthrough Third Album, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen Award winning St. Lucian reggae artist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa push the boundaries of reggae once again with their third release, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, on Jatta Records. Already urging the genre to […]

From: St. Lucia Star By David Pascal Young  footballers  are taking the opportunity to show off their skills under the watchful eyes of five United States coaches, in hopes of landing a scholarship overseas. This initiative which is called They Often Cry Outreach  (TOCO)  Soccer Student Athletic Scholarship Program was officially launched on Thursday, inside the […]

From: Move Magazine Photos By Nick Agro Taj Weekes of Taj Weekes & Adow performs during his set on Saturday. Even if you aren’t a blues fan, Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ has something to offer you musically. Taj Weekes and Adowa play classic reggae reminiscent of Bob Marley and The Itals. The group’s uplifting instrumentals get you in a […]

From: Vox Magazine Taj Weekes and Adowa lay down a Caribbean flair By Lauryn Stallings Taj Weekes and Adowa brought something different to Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ FestivalSaturday evening. Afro-folk style blended with rock to create a sound that surpassed the bounds of reggae. The smooth, sweet harmony of Adowa’s Valerie Kelley and four-piece acoustic band […]

From: Valparaiso University The Valparaiso men’s soccer program raised about $1,800 at its second annual charity game against Milwaukee on Sept. 24 and also collected six boxes worth of athletic equipment to donate to the children’s charity, They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), for their work in Haiti and St. Lucia. The Crusaders became involved with TOCO early […]

From: Valparaiso University Friday’s game marked the second straight year that the Crusaders have held a benefit game to raise money and collect athletic equipment for They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged, at-risk and orphaned children in the Caribbean.  548 fans took in Friday’s fixture, donating money and […]

From: Columbia Daily Tribune By Aarik Danielsen Each year, the Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival leaves no doubt why its headliners are headliners. Past closers like Buddy Guy, The John Cowan Band and The Blind Boys of Alabama have sent crowds home satisfied. This year’s ultimate performers, acts like Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, Dan […]

From: Valparaiso University For the second straight season, the Valparaiso men’s soccer program is holding a charity game to raise money for They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), as the Crusaders are waiving the standard admission charge for Friday’s game against Milwaukee at Brown Field and instead accepting monetary donations for TOCO. TOCO’s founder, St. Lucian reggae artist Taj Weekes, […]