From: Jam-Tex Jam-Tex ranks A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen (AWSK) at #8 in “Best Albums of September 2010” based on the debut single Rain Rain‘s release in September. AWSK is set for release on October 26, 2010. The Jam-Tex selector rates the top albums of the month with a complete disregard for genres. Also the selector reviews concerts, festivals, movie soundtracks, and […]
Reggae Sortie Album – A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen
From: Reggae-Unite Blog Taj Weekes and Adowa – A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen – Jatta Records – 2010 Après deux albums en 2005 et 2008 le chanteur originaire de St Lucie, Taj Weekes est de retour avec un nouvel album!!! Tracklist: 1. Just a Dream; 2. Janjaweed; 3. B4 the War; 4. Sunny Innocents; 5. Rain Rain; 6. Two […]
Taj Weekes New Single And Video
From: HTS St. Lucia By Carmy Joseph Taj Weekes was in St. Lucia last week for the world-wide premier of his latest single and video. Weekes appeared on Radio 100’s Kwase Session with Russell Lake on Friday to release the single entitled “Rain Rain.” Although Weekes and his band Adowa are currently based in the United States […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa at Joe’s Pub
From: The Voice St. Lucia St. Lucian recording artist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa will be performing at one of New York City’s most celebrated venues, Joe’s Pub on Saturday, August 7th at 11:30pm. Taj Weekes is a singer/songwriter, musician and humanitarian who, over the last 5 years has released 2 albums and has toured the country extensively playing […]
Taj Weekes and Adowa Release Rain Rain, Debut Single from ‘A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen’
Dermot Hussey – XM/Sirius Satellite Radio – The Joint “Songwriter Taj Weekes draws inspiration from poetry: the imagery of the elements in ‘Rain Rain’ and the fine ironies of inaction in the Land Of Dreams since the levees broke.” Ted Boothroyde – Contributing Editor – The Beat Magazine and Jahworks.org “Rain Rain fits perfectly within the rest […]
Strangeland Tuesdays presents Taj Weekes and Adowa at One Pelham East
From: Newport Reggae Tuesday July 20th, Strangeland Tuesdays summer reggae series continues with Taj Weekes and Adowa at One Pelham East, downtown Newport, RI. Photo: Scott Evans Taj Weekes — Guitar, vocals Taj Weekes is an enigma… on the one hand deeply serious and intensely passionate about his worldviews and on the other hand a gentle […]
Taj Weekes and Adowa Debut New Single ‘Rain Rain’ at Joe’s Pub in NYC
Taj Weekes and Adowa Debut the First Single ‘RAIN RAIN‘ from their Ground Breaking New Album, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, at Joe’s Pub in NYC Taj Weekes and Adowa will premiere Rain Rain in a special live performance on August 7th at 11:30 pm at Joe’s Pub in New York City. Attendees will receive a Limited Edition […]
Rastafarian Ideals Influence Singer’s Music, Charity Work
From: Newport Mercury By Marianne Messina What do reggae music, AIDS awareness, soccer balls, and 5,000 “gently used shoes” headed for Haiti, have in common? Answer: Taj Weekes, the reggae singer known for his philanthropy. When Weekes left his St. Lucian island home to pursue music, he brought a captivating, high-ranging voice, an instinct for […]
Taj Weekes: Combining Humanity With Music
From: Caribbean Life By Deardra Shuler St. Lucia born Reggae artist, band leader of Adowa, and CEO of Jatta, LLC, Taj Weekes has introduced albums Hope and Doubt and Deidem to the world and is about to introduce his latest CD A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen this summer. Presently, a New York resident, the independent island of St. Lucia where Weekes originates has […]
Peoples’ Festival: Diverse Music On Tap to Celebrate Marley’s Legacy
From: Middletown Transcript By Jesse Chadderdon From authentic roots reggae to ska and jazz, music of the world will take center stage at Saturday’s 16th Annual Peoples’ Festival in Wilmington, DE. Originally dubbed the Bob Marley fest, the all-day event on the Riverfront offers festival-goers a full day of family fun, from international food and drink, […]