TWIN CITIES PIONEER PRESS Review by: Ross Raihala IN THE CLUBS – MARCH 14 St. Lucian reggae artist Taj Weekes headlines the Cedar Cultural Center on Sunday [March 14, 2010] with his band, Adowa. Weekes remains a niche artist at this point but seems to be heading toward a more significant breakthrough with the impending […]
Part 7 – Taj On “Dark Clouds” – Boulibai Vibrations Roots and Culture Special
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 7 […]
Part 7 – Taj On “Dark Clouds” – Boulibai Vibrations Roots and Culture Special
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 7 – Taj […]
Deidem in World Music Charts
WORLD MUSIC CHARTS EUROPE Taj Weekes and Adowa’s sophomore release DEIDEM ranks on the 2009 World Music Charts Europe.Gift Music is home to the World Music Charts, which is compiled by Johannes Theurer on behalf of the World Music Workshop of the European Broadcasting Union.
Taj Weekes on the Fast Lane
ST. LUCIA STAR St. Lucian recording artist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa signed with legendary booking agency Fast Lane International to coordinate touring throughout North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Fast Lane enjoys an international reputation as a provider of high-level entertainment for clubs, concerts, festivals, colleges and universities throughout the world. Representing premier […]
Interview with Taj Weekes: Reggae Artist, Author & Humanitarian
REGGAEVILLE Interview by: Justine Amadori Ketola Taj Weekes is a reggae artist raised on the island of St. Lucia in the West Indies. His music seeps with progressive lyrics, those that explore the failings of the system and those that paint pictures of a universal love that promotes compassion. He and his band Adowa are in […]
EcoFactory Supports TOCO
ECOFACTORY They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) is a U.S.-based not-for-profit organization founded by St. Lucian artist Taj Weekes and is dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged, at-risk and orphaned children in the Caribbean through sport, enrichment, educational and wellness programs. “I had the personal pleasure of meeting Mr. Weekes at an event in Orlando. […]
Taj Weekes and Adowa Nominated for Best Reggae Album, Best Reggae Song in Just Plain Folks Awards
JUST PLAIN FOLKS AWARDS 2009 What started as an informal way to recognize the best member submissions has grown into the largest Music Awards program in the world! JPF screens more than 350,000 songs and over 25,000 albums in 70+ genres from 100 Countries to honor the very best works of its members. Volunteer judges […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa Play Old Town School of Music
ARTE Y VIDA CHICAGO Taj Weekes and Adowa Taj Weekes is a superb roots reggae artist from the small Caribbean island of St. Lucia who formed his group Adowa in New York City and has since released two critically acclaimed albums; Hope and Doubtand Deidem. Weekes sings assuredly and soulfully for the voiceless and the […]
Taj Weekes On Cover Of Old Town School’s Program Schedule
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC Taj Weekes and Adowa, July 22, 8:30 PM Taj Weekes is a superb roots reggae artist from the small Caribbean island of St. Lucia who formed his group Adowa in New York City and has since released two critically acclaimed albums; Hope and Doubt and Deidem. Weekes sings […]