Taken from Caribbean Celebs Written by Ayeola Q&A 1. Can you describe your sound? It wouldn’t be up to me to describe me … cause somebody’s opinion of me is not in anyway connected to my opinion of myself… I don’t know if I can describe my sound… I know what I try to do is […]
Janjaweed Review
Taken from Cutlass & Cain Taj Weekes & Adowa present “Janjaweed” from the album “A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen” on Jatta Records. We first posted Taj Weekes the St.Lucian Reggae artist and his song “Rain Rain” a little over a year ago. Rain Rain illustrated his perspective of Louisiana right after Katrina. We were recently […]
Best of Reggae 2011
From: ReggaeTrain.com Best of Reggae 2011 Best of Reggae Archive (2000-2010) Taj Weekes & Adowa Waterlogged Soul Kitchen (Taj Weekes) The Uniques Absolutley Rocksteady (Pressure Sounds) Matisyahu Live at Stubb’s Vol.II (Sony) Mystic Roots Band Cali-Hi (Stay Positive) Various Artists Hi-Grade Ganja Anthems 3 (Greensleeves) Dennis Brown Crown Prince of Reggae Singles 1972-1985 (Vp Records) #1 […]
Music for Occupy
From Music for Occupy Taj Weekes & Adowa will contribute to a collaborative effort, inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement which seeks to “provide an anthem and rallying cry for the protesters involved in the uprising,” Some legendary names in music and art are voicing their support for the movement, with a music compilation record called “Occupy […]
50 best Albums of 2011
Taken from New York Music Daily New York Music Daily has composed a list of 2011’s 50 best albums, Nominating Taj Weekes & Adowa’s most recent album, AWSK for a spot on the list. Taj Weekes & Adowa– A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen. The roots reggae star is his usual politically-charged self on this mix of warm grooves and ferociously […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa perform at Ice House
Taken from the The Morgan Messenger The Morgan Arts Council (MAC) brings authentic reggae poet, singer and songwriter Taj Weekes and his band Adowa to the Ice House in concert on Saturday, December 10 at 8 p.m. The public concert concludes two days of assemblies with Weekes in Paw Paw and Warm Springs Middle School […]
United Reggae Interview w/ Taj Weekes
Taken from United Reggae By Angus Taylor Photos by Franck Blanquin Many current roots reggae artists claim to make music that harks back to the days of old. But not many can claim to have done this in a way so in harmony with modern times as St Lucian born, New York resident Taj Weekes. In just three albums he […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa Play The Reef in Boise, ID – 8/27
From: The Reef The Reef…Exotic food and drink Worshiping the Tiki pioneers past and present… Making the Tiki and Mai Tai Gods proud. Exotica is our religion. Taj Weekes & Adowa perform for audiences in Boise, ID on August 27 at The Reef. …our live stage has hosted everything from legends of vintage surf and roots reggae to […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa @ Bayfront Reggae Festival
From: MPR News – Minnesota Today Taj Weekes & Adowa unite a vibrant diversity of sounds with thoughtful, lush arrangements and a finely honed penchant for telling poetic tales of hardship and hope. “I don’t sit down and write socially conscious songs. I write songs about where I place my focus,” Weekes explains. “I grew up listening to the […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa Play the Filling Station in Bozeman, MT – 8/20
From: Bozone.com If it’s happening, it’s on BOZONE.com! Taj Weekes and Adowa – Reggae Taj Weekes and Adowa will bring St. Lucian Reggae to the Filling Station, Saturday, August 20th. These artists unite a true social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Blending in elements of acoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity, the band’s vibrant sound defies genre […]