Jatta Records presents “Taj Weekes, Essence Of An Artist” to introduce the new album release, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen. This video EPK takes you through Weekes’ creative process in crafting songs for the album as well as provides a window into the many landscapes that make up Weekes’ world – from the stage to touring with his […]

From: 88.7 FM KAZI – Austin, TX By: Sista Irie, host of “Conscious Vibes” and reggae photographer For those who might not have known Taj Weekes before the massive Austin Reggae Festival, he has become a local hero. Taj closed the show Saturday night [April 16] to a crowd estimated at nearly 30,000 people. Taj was the […]

From: The Saint Lucia Tourist Board By John Emmanuel Local artistes share the stage with regional and international acts As the clock ticks toward the historic hosting of the twentieth edition of Saint Lucia Jazz, a record number of national acts are to feature prominently alongside regional and international artistes. From solo acts like Mervyn Wilkinson and Taj […]

BOULIBAI VIBRATIONS – RADIO FRANCE Radio Show by: Malik Boulibai Interview by: Leili Taj Weekes is the featured artist for a multi-part audio series featuring interviews by Leili, poetry readings from Weekes’ upcoming book release, “Brown Lawns,” as well as acoustic guitar renditions of several songs.  Tune in daily for the next installment. Part 6 – Taj […]

From: Initiative Radio By Angela McKenzie TAJ WEEKES is a singer-songwriter who performs his craft in the Reggae music genre. He is the founder of the not-for-profit organization They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) which is dedicated to improving the lives of under-privileged, at-risk and orphaned children in the Caribbean through sport, enrichment, educational and wellness programs. Just ahead of his […]

From: BookyBlog By Natasha Odlum It’s very rare that in Life one takes a Leap of Faith and it turns out to surpass ones’ expectations. Very rare in life, that one can honestly say that one has smelled that faint perfume of perfection; not once but over and over again. That is the sensation that exudes […]

From: Initiative Radio By Angela McKenzie TAJ WEEKES is a singer-songwriter who performs his craft in the Reggae music genre. He is the founder of the not-for-profit organization They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) which is dedicated to improving the lives of under-privileged, at-risk and orphaned children in the Caribbean through sport, enrichment, educational and wellness […]

THE ADVOCATE Excerpt of article by: Robert R. Jones III The threat of bad weather did not stop people from kicking off the weekend at Festival International de Louisiane on Friday in downtown Lafayette. Gray, blustery skies, with an appearance that vacillated between ominous and threatening, also did little to slow hundreds of people from converging on the […]

From: Houston Press Excerpt of article by Brittanie Shey Houston International Festival: iFest One act we were most eager to see was Taj Weekes, who played two sets Saturday afternoon, first with his band, Adowa, and then a solo acoustic set on the minuscule HEB Cultural Stage. We caught the second set, where he was accompanied by bandmates Adoni […]

From: The Advocate & WBRZ News 2 Lousiana Taj Weekes performs Sunday at Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette. (Photo: Bryan Tuck) By Robert R. Jones III As Festival International de Louisiane concluded Sunday in downtown, both festival attendees and musicians alike agreed that the festival was a special event no matter where you were from. College professor […]