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. […]
The Other Caribbean – Vive Les Caraibes
THE BEAT Vol. 27 #3, 2008 Interview by: Brian Dring Reggae for a post 9/11 world – that’s the phrase that comes to mind when describing the album DEIDEMfrom Saint Lucian band Taj Weekes and Adowa (Jatta). Many of the themes that you could expect from a classic reggae sound are here but there is an immediacy […]
Taj Weekes Fly On The Wall Interview
FLY ON THE WALL Interview By: Mister G FOTW – Q: What is your home town? TW – A: Castries, St. Lucia FOTW – Q: How did your childhood influence you? TW – A: I grew up in the Caribbean at a time when the Rastas were taking responsibility for their lives and future, and the […]
The Return of the Town Crier
MOONSHINE INK Interview by: Monica Caldari Summer usually brings out the best in us (at least it does in me!). We lounge in the sun, frolic in the fields, hike and bike through the wilderness, and listen to reggae music outdoors. This last activity brings to mind the social consciousness and idyllic awareness of the “island […]
Meet The Messenger
THE VOICE – UK Interview by: Davina Morris FOCUSED: Taj Weekes SOME people make music for entertainment. Taj Weekes is more about inspiring people to think about the world around them. The St. Lucia-born reggae singer, along with his band Adowa, has made it his mission to give a voice to the oppressed, and he’s earned […]
Bono Meets Bob Marley In Reggae Singer
THE PARK RECORD Park City, Utah Interview by: Greg Marshall TAJ WEEKES IS TRYING TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING Move over, Bono. Taj Weekes does relief work on St. Lucia, where he was born, to reduce poverty and promote awareness of children’s issues. In November, he was named a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador to the […]