American reggae artist of Saint Lucian descent Taj Weekes describes ‘To All My Relations’ as: “…a socio-political journey of self-discovery.”, and we couldn’t agree more. The track list includes songs like ‘Narcissist’, ‘Son Of A Bitch’, both titles leaving little to the imagination, in which the singer fulminates against the policies and image of the […]
TAMR-Reggaeville Interview
Taken From Reggaeviile TAJ WEEKES – THE ‘TO ALL MY RELATIONS’ INTERVIEW 12/28/2018 by Angus Taylor Across six albums, New York-based St Lucian singer-songwriter, poet and activist Taj Weekes has trod his uncompromising path in roots rock reggae. Throughout, his works have maintained their unabashed intellectualism, poetic conceits, and a conviction to tackle difficult and bleak subjects. He […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa ‘To All My Relations’ album review
NOVEMBER 3, 2018MELISSA PARKE REGGAE Internationally acclaimed roots reggae group, Taj Weekes and Adowa released their 6th album, To All My Relations (TAMR) on October 12th. Recorded and produced by Steel Pulse musician/producer Sidney Mills, TAMR is a vibrant expression of the socio-political climate of America through the eyes of the bandmates. Filling our eardrums with 15 fresh new tracks, Taj Weekes and Adowa deliver […]
To All My Relations- Interview with Taj Weekes “You’ve taken on a lie, when falsehood became your alibi. You’ve taken to deceive the very ones you once told to believe. You’ve taken to defend anyone who’ll bring you money in the end. Taken out to war couldn’t get what you were wishing for.” Taj Weekes & […]
Eddie Rockerz- Review TAMR
October 19, 2018 TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA – TO ALL MY RELATIONS Taj Weekes & Adowa are back with that burning bush of wisdom & melody! From their first album, Hope & Doubt to Deidem (shortlisted for a Grammy) to now their sixth studio album, To All My Relations, Taj Weekes & Adowa continue to roll on their mission […]
First Watch: Taj Weekes & Adowa – Vibe Up
By BRIAN NELSON on OCT 02, 2018 • Musician. Poet. Humanitarian. These three word begin to paint a picture of roots artist Taj Weekes, whose latest release To All My Relations is due out October 12. Weekes and his backing band Adowa have been releasing conscious-forward reggae music since the early ’00s and this latest release stays true to that […]
Taj Weekes: A Conscious Party at the Sunset Concert
Taken From Carbondale Rocks By Leah Williams The summer sets on another Sunset when Taj Weekes and Adowa bring socially conscious reggae Thursday, July 27 to the Shryock Auditorium steps. Growing up in the Caribbean, Weekes recalled entertaining at a young age. “We would all line up in the living room and entertain and sing for […]
Kimberley longboard event inspires first ever race on Saint Lucia island
Taken From B-104 Full Country A popular event that rolls through Kimberley every summer will take to the streets of a Caribbean island next month. The annual “Sullivan Challenge” longboarding race that coincides with JulyFest has inspired a competition in Saint Lucia Dec. 13th. Jody Willcock with the local Berkeley Manufacturing company says they’re hosting a first of […]
Longboarding Racing!
Taken From the StLuciaMirror New Thrilling Sports Event Takes Off Locally On National Day—for the first time ever in Saint Lucia—Longboard racing down the Morne Road was in the spotlight. A total of about 16 professional riders showed off their skills and it was thrill to behold for an enthusiastic group of cheering spectators. Saint […]
Christmas comes early to the Caribbean
Taken From CoastReporter Written by: Jacob Roberts / Staff Writer PreviousNext The 16 competing longboarders – pictured with some of their new friends – all agreed to donate the total prize money to Saint Lucia for a new skate park. – Photo submitted Party Island Downhill brought more than longboarders to the Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia […]