From: Bozone.com If it’s happening, it’s on BOZONE.com! Taj Weekes and Adowa – Reggae Taj Weekes and Adowa will bring St. Lucian Reggae to the Filling Station, Saturday, August 20th. These artists unite a true social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Blending in elements of acoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity, the band’s vibrant sound defies genre […]
Taj Weekes at Top Hat Lounge
From: HoldMyTicket.com Taj Weekes at Top Hat Lounge 134 West Front Street, Missoula MT 59802 (406) 728-9865 Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 – Show: 9:00 pm, Doors: 9:00pm 21+ Ages, $5 Taj Weekes & Adowa unite a vibrant diversity of sounds with thoughtful, lush arrangements and a finely honed penchant for telling poetic tales of hardship and hope. […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa Perform at Culture Works in Ashland, OR – 8/26
From: Culture Works Taj Weekes & Adowa perform for audiences in Ashland, OR at Culture Works on Friday, August 26th. Culture Works is Ashland’s newest performing arts venue and organic vegetarian, vegan and raw foods cafe. Their mission is to serve the community with “conscious” entertainment and healthy food, supporting a lifestyle that promotes infinite sustainability and true vibrant […]
Taj Weekes & Adowa Play the Courtyard at Cunningham’s Journal – 8/13
From: Cunningham’s Journal Taj Weekes & Adowa perform for audiences Saturday night, August 13, in Kearney, Nebraska at Cunningham’s Journal Courtyard. Known for “Big Ass Beers,” good times, and great live music, locals flock to enjoy the summer weather outside in the Courtyard with top national touring acts. What: Courtyard at Cunningham’s Journal When: Saturday, August 13 Time: 12:30-2:30 pm […]
Show Review: Taj Weekes & Adowa, Tribal Momentum – Yacht Club 8/12/11
From: Little Village By Tim Gavin Classes are starting soon, so the summer residents of Iowa City are running out of days to relax in the glory of a half-deserted town. On Friday night at the Yacht Club (11 S. Linn St), there was a wonderful opportunity to hear some unconventional music and unwind. Iowa City’s Tribal Momentum makes music […]
Iowa City Weekender: August 11-13
From: Little Village By Weekender When a hurricane comes to whatever town it’s going to hit, there is usually a quiet period when the eye of the storm passes over. You can go outside and engage in fairly regular activities until the next wall of the storm hits. Generally, you shouldn’t do this, but if you […]
CD Review: Taj Weekes & Adowa’s ‘A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen’
From: Inside World Music By Matthew Forss Taj Weekes & Adowa A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen Jatta Records The soul-stirring, conscientious lyrics, and reggae-swagger of St. Lucia’s Taj Weekes and his Adowa Band bring to life an amazing set of songs with a bit of roots-rock, folk, and loads of island tempos. The album is largely contemporary […]
New Taj Weekes video
From: The Absolute Best of Reggae Blog This entire album is great and this song is one of the best off the album, enjoy.
International Roots : Sur une autre ile
From: Vibrations Magazine France (July/August Issue) By David Commeillas English Translation: Taj Weekes, the Rastafari from St-Lucia, releases a superb third album “When you play reggae but are not born in Jamaica, people often dismiss you. It’s as if the international public demands that artists have ‘Made in Jamaica’ tattooed on their arm. Nasio Fontaine should have […]
MixMasterE’s Jam of the Day
From: Sketches of Existence Blog By MixMasterE This song is taken from St Lucian-born (& former high school classmate) Taj Weekes & Adowa’s latest masterpiece, “A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen” which I have written about in previous posts (here and here). Of all the songs on the CD, this one stood out for me as it describes the unimaginable, heart-breaking horror […]