WORLD MUSIC CENTRAL Old Town School of Folk Music Announces World Music Wednesdays Schedule for Summer 2009 Excerpt – World Music Wednesdays replaces the previous format of Old Town School of Folk Music’s Peña, Afrofolk, and World Music Series by presenting music of all of these genres in each three-month series. The series will run […]
Taj Weekes and Adowa Perform at Kalamazoo Island Festival
BATTLE CREEK ENQUIRER Excerpt of article by: Lori Holcomb This weekend, the islands are closer than you think Cool breezes, spirited drinks and easy-going rhythms – welcome to the islands, mon. So, it’s not exactly the Caribbean, but for those who can’t afford the plane ticket, this weekend’s Kalamazoo Island Fest is the next best […]
St. Lucia’s Taj Weekes sails in with party beat, conscious lyrics
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE Interview by: Mark Wedel KALAMAZOO – Taj Weekes and Adowa will bring roots reggae to Island Festival Saturday night. Roots is the classic sound that leads one to think of Caribbean beaches, sun, ganja — a sound that might lead to an escapist mindset. But roots is also a conscious music, with serious […]
Taj Weekes at Madison’s Waterfront Festival
LETTER FROM HERE Blog by: Madison Guy Taj Weekes and Adowa performed Saturday afternoon at the Marquette Neighborhood Association Waterfront Festival, which continues Sunday at Yahara Place Park, “at the confluence of the Yahara River and Lake Monona.”
Taj Weekes Wants More Help For Our Artists
THE ST. LUCIA MIRROR St. Lucia’s international reggae artist, Taj Weekes, has added his voice to the pleas for greater developmental prospects for local artists in the highly competitive music industry. Weekes is the first St. Lucian singer to be considered for nomination of a Grammy Award. He and his band Adowa recently released an […]
Taj Weekes – His Rise to Stardom
Taj Weekes – His Rise to Stardom THE ST. LUCIA MIRROR Interview by: Reginald Andrew St. Lucia Reggae Star is International Taj Weekes’ early sibling rivalry for top local status with his brothers’ singing group and his persistent desire and love for music propelled him to excel at his musical craft. Weekes, a product of the […]
St. Lucian Reggae Artiste Taj Weekes Accepted for Grammy Consideration
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 […]