From: Vox Magazine Taj Weekes and Adowa lay down a Caribbean flair By Lauryn Stallings Taj Weekes and Adowa brought something different to Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ FestivalSaturday evening. Afro-folk style blended with rock to create a sound that surpassed the bounds of reggae. The smooth, sweet harmony of Adowa’s Valerie Kelley and four-piece acoustic band […]
Crusaders Collect Donations, Equipment for TOCO
From: Valparaiso University The Valparaiso men’s soccer program raised about $1,800 at its second annual charity game against Milwaukee on Sept. 24 and also collected six boxes worth of athletic equipment to donate to the children’s charity, They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), for their work in Haiti and St. Lucia. The Crusaders became involved with TOCO early […]
Valpo Men’s Soccer Benefit Game for TOCO a Success
From: Valparaiso University Friday’s game marked the second straight year that the Crusaders have held a benefit game to raise money and collect athletic equipment for They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged, at-risk and orphaned children in the Caribbean. 548 fans took in Friday’s fixture, donating money and […]
Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival seasoned with flavors of the world
From: Columbia Daily Tribune By Aarik Danielsen Each year, the Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival leaves no doubt why its headliners are headliners. Past closers like Buddy Guy, The John Cowan Band and The Blind Boys of Alabama have sent crowds home satisfied. This year’s ultimate performers, acts like Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, Dan […]
Valpo Men’s Soccer Holding Charity Game Friday for TOCO
From: Valparaiso University For the second straight season, the Valparaiso men’s soccer program is holding a charity game to raise money for They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), as the Crusaders are waiving the standard admission charge for Friday’s game against Milwaukee at Brown Field and instead accepting monetary donations for TOCO. TOCO’s founder, St. Lucian reggae artist Taj Weekes, […]
Review of ‘Rain Rain’ from A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen
From: Cutlass and Cane Rain Rain “A beautiful song from St. Lucian Reggae artist Taj Weekes, about the pain brought on when Mother Nature decides to show us who’s boss. Can’t wait to hear the entire album.”
Jam-Tex Names AWSK One of Best Albums of September 2010
From: Jam-Tex Jam-Tex ranks A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen (AWSK) at #8 in “Best Albums of September 2010” based on the debut single Rain Rain‘s release in September. AWSK is set for release on October 26, 2010. The Jam-Tex selector rates the top albums of the month with a complete disregard for genres. Also the selector reviews concerts, festivals, movie soundtracks, and […]
Reggae Sortie Album – A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen
From: Reggae-Unite Blog Taj Weekes and Adowa – A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen – Jatta Records – 2010 Après deux albums en 2005 et 2008 le chanteur originaire de St Lucie, Taj Weekes est de retour avec un nouvel album!!! Tracklist: 1. Just a Dream; 2. Janjaweed; 3. B4 the War; 4. Sunny Innocents; 5. Rain Rain; 6. Two […]
Taj Weekes New Single And Video
From: HTS St. Lucia By Carmy Joseph Taj Weekes was in St. Lucia last week for the world-wide premier of his latest single and video. Weekes appeared on Radio 100’s Kwase Session with Russell Lake on Friday to release the single entitled “Rain Rain.” Although Weekes and his band Adowa are currently based in the United States […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa at Joe’s Pub
From: The Voice St. Lucia St. Lucian recording artist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa will be performing at one of New York City’s most celebrated venues, Joe’s Pub on Saturday, August 7th at 11:30pm. Taj Weekes is a singer/songwriter, musician and humanitarian who, over the last 5 years has released 2 albums and has toured the country extensively playing […]