From: Ouestime – France Taj Weekes est une énigme. D’un côté, un homme profondément sérieux et intensément passionné par ses visions du monde et d’un autre côté un homme humble et avenant au sourire facile. Weekes a un talent de « caméléon » pour se fondre dans l’environnement dans lequel il est puisqu’il observe en permanence le monde qui l’entoure, mais […]
Village of Egg Harbor Presents Taj Weekes & Adowa at the Sunset Concert Series at Peg Egan PAC – July 10 From: Peg Egan Performing Arts Center Sunday, July 10, 2011 7 PM Taj Weekes & Adowa Taj Weekes and Adowa unite a true social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Blending in elements of acoustic roots […]
Review: Taj Weekes and Adowa’s A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen by Jamafra
From: Jamafra – France Taj Weekes et son groupe Adowa sortent leur 3ème album « A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen ». L’album, dont le titre rend hommage aux victimes et survivants de l’ouragan Katrina, offre des rythmes roots solides, entrelacés de guitares acoustiques, d’harmonica « bluesy » et d’un sax profondément groove. C’est un vrai coup de coeur ! Sortie […]
Peace, Love & Reggae : Taj Weekes Performs at the Beachland – July 5
From: Cleveland Scene Magazine By Ryan Young Peace, love, and a syncopated beat you could set a watch to: Taj Weekes and his band of prodigious reggae lifers, Adowa, are coming to the Beachland Tavern tonight [July 5, 2011]. Since 2010’s A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, Weekes has been hitting festivals, bars — even the reggae showcase at Austin’s South by Southwest, showing […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa At Beachland Ballroom
From: Cleveland Reggae What: Beachland Ballroom When: Tuesday, July 5 Time: 9:00 pm Where: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland Tel: (216) 383-1124 Tickets: $10, All Ages Opener: 5 Elements
Taj Weekes Speaks About Diabetes
From: Calabash TV Calabash TV presents St. Lucian Reggae singer/songwriter Taj Weekes speaking about the alarming rate of diabetes on St. Lucia, which has the highest rate per capita in the world.
Taj Weekes & Adowa Play Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland – July 5
From: Beachland Ballroom Taj Weekes & Adowa return to Cleveland! This time to the Beachland Ballroom, which was built in 1950 as the Croatian Liberty Home, with the ballroom and tavern comprising the original structure. The Liberty Home was active on many social and political fronts and was a true Cleveland landmark before becoming Cleveland’s most eclectic music club in the […]
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2011 – Part 2
From: United Reggae By Gail Zucker, Photos by Lee Abel A huge success and a wonderful family experience! The Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California was host to the 18th Annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival on June 17-19, 2011. No wonder it is said to be one of the best world music festivals anywhere and if you’ve […]
Reggae Beats, Roots Rock Kick Off 12th Mt. Helena Music Festival
From: Helenair – Independent Record By Eliza Wiley Eliza Wiley, Independent Record – Taj Weekes gets after it on the guitar during the opening act for the 12th Annual Mount Helena Music Festival. Weekes is highly regarded as a visionary musician, songwriter, poet and humanitarian of the reggae music world. Adult weekend passes are $18 in […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa Play The Compound Grill in Phoenix, AR
From: The Compound Grill Taj Weekes & Adowa play Phoenix’s premiere venue for live music, The Compound Grill on Wednesday, June 22 at 8:00 pm. Founded by the producers of the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, The Compound exists to provide the same result—participation in the areas of community, culture and charity. It’s a public venue where culturally informed, like-minded […]