LETTER FROM HERE Blog by: Madison Guy Taj Weekes and Adowa performed Saturday afternoon at the Marquette Neighborhood Association Waterfront Festival, which continues Sunday at Yahara Place Park, “at the confluence of the Yahara River and Lake Monona.”
Taj Weekes Wants More Help For Our Artists
THE ST. LUCIA MIRROR St. Lucia’s international reggae artist, Taj Weekes, has added his voice to the pleas for greater developmental prospects for local artists in the highly competitive music industry. Weekes is the first St. Lucian singer to be considered for nomination of a Grammy Award. He and his band Adowa recently released an […]
Taj Weekes – His Rise to Stardom
Taj Weekes – His Rise to Stardom THE ST. LUCIA MIRROR Interview by: Reginald Andrew St. Lucia Reggae Star is International Taj Weekes’ early sibling rivalry for top local status with his brothers’ singing group and his persistent desire and love for music propelled him to excel at his musical craft. Weekes, a product of the […]
Taj Weekes and Adowa Still On The Rise
Taj Weekes and Adowa Still On The Rise YO! MAGAZINE – YOUTH ORIENTED MAGAZINE Taj Weekes and Adowa are in the studio currently recording their first acoustic album, “A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen,” which is scheduled for release soon. Inspired by events surrounding Hurricane Katrina, part of the album’s proceeds will go towards helping victims of the […]
Cultural Contraception
Cultural Contraception HTS CHANNEL 4 SAINT LUCIA Story by: Carmy Joseph Three people involved in the arts are weighing in on the need to invest in Saint Lucian music and artistes. Two are artistes – one a musician, the other a poet. The other works with youth and argues that music can be used to sell […]
St. Lucian Reggae Artiste Taj Weekes Accepted for Grammy Consideration
St. Lucian Reggae Artiste Taj Weekes Accepted for Grammy Consideration THE STAR ST. LUCIA Written by: Toni Nicholas A St. Lucian is one step closer to becoming the first to represent his country at the prestigious Grammy Awards. Reggae recording artiste Taj Weekes and his band Adowa with their sophomore album DEIDEM has made it to […]
DEIDEM Accepted for Grammy Consideration
DEIDEM Accepted for Grammy Consideration THE JAMAICA OBSERVER Album from St. Lucian Reggae Artiste Accepted for Grammy Consideration St. Lucian roots reggae artist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa celebrate the acceptance of their sophomore release DEIDEM for consideration of a Best Reggae Album nomination by The Recording Academy for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on […]
Taj Weekes – Interview – FLAVOUR MAGAZINE – LONDON
Taj Weekes – Interview FLAVOUR MAGAZINE – LONDON Published: October 6, 2008 Interview by: Leonard Foster If someone says ‘reggae’ you may respond with ‘Jamaica’, ‘Gyptian’ or you might get up and show off the latest dance craze from a Busy Signal tune. Such is the popularity of reggae music the world over that many have […]
Simply Remain & Rasta
UNRUHR 2010 – Germany Interview in German by: Lubi With DEIDEM, Taj Weekes has produced a classic and top quality roots album. But, its not just his music that sounds a lot like the seventies. This St. Lucian is as inspired by his purpose and the power of his work as his great role models. […]