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 […]
Valpo Men’s Soccer to Close Spring Season With Alumni Game and Concert Saturday
VALPO ATHLETICS The Valparaiso men’s soccer program will conclude its spring season on Saturday afternoon with an alumni game at Brown Field at 12:30 p.m. before welcoming Taj Weekes, whose charity They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) the Crusaders have partnered with, and Adowa to town for a concert that night beginning at 9 p.m. The Crusaders closed the […]
St. Lucia’s Dirty Little Secrets Hung Out To Dry
St. Lucia’s Dirty Little Secrets Hung Out To Dry ST. LUCIA STAR Article by: Kayra Williams Security minister Guy Mayers (center) told the audience that respect was key to curbing abuse.Anyone passing near the Derek Walcott Square on Tuesday, March 30 would have likely had to do a double take to ensure what they thought they […]
Airing Dirty Laundry?
THE VOICE ST. LUCIA Article by: Stan Bishop (Photo) Taj Weekes joins women in their stance against gender-based violence last Tuesday. There were more tee shirts with messages against domestic violence than there were people willing to show solidarity for the cause. But organizers say last Tuesday’s activity at the Derek Walcott Square is nonetheless […]
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 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 […]
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 […]