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Sounbwoy
Sep 14, 2005, 12:17:26 PM9/14/05
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I fully understand and sympathize with the hurricane victims on the Gulf
Coast and all that entails. I also support artists that are doing anything
they can to help. But as I look at the arguments about reggae artists and
their apparent lack of contributions, I have a few questions.
1. Because we don't see it on the news or on websites, doesn't mean they are
not giving.
2. How many artists from OTHER genres of music (and for that matter, how
people who look at or participate on this board) sent money or donated
time to Jamaica and other Caribbean islands when Ivan hit?
3. How many of you saw the damage that was done, especially to the
Southeastern part of the island?
3. How many of you know that reggae artists donated time and money to help
rebuild Jamaica?
Coast and all that entails. I also support artists that are doing anything
they can to help. But as I look at the arguments about reggae artists and
their apparent lack of contributions, I have a few questions.
1. Because we don't see it on the news or on websites, doesn't mean they are
not giving.
2. How many artists from OTHER genres of music (and for that matter, how
people who look at or participate on this board) sent money or donated
time to Jamaica and other Caribbean islands when Ivan hit?
3. How many of you saw the damage that was done, especially to the
Southeastern part of the island?
3. How many of you know that reggae artists donated time and money to help
rebuild Jamaica?
Don't believe all that you DON'T see.
Rdawta
Sep 14, 2005, 2:54:32 PM9/14/05
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I think its worthy for them to do for either. Its not that you jump on
the bandwagon, I did read that Sean Paul and even Beenie gave toward
Ivan in Jamaica last year. But lets get real here, nothing like
"katrina" has happened to JA. Even Grenada who lost a majorityof their
homes, suffered. Throngs of reggae artists come to the US year after
year to tour make their $$$ and then they gone. I know it sounds cliche
to donate, and no they may not be rich, but musically they can do it.
the bandwagon, I did read that Sean Paul and even Beenie gave toward
Ivan in Jamaica last year. But lets get real here, nothing like
"katrina" has happened to JA. Even Grenada who lost a majorityof their
homes, suffered. Throngs of reggae artists come to the US year after
year to tour make their $$$ and then they gone. I know it sounds cliche
to donate, and no they may not be rich, but musically they can do it.
Sis Irie
Sep 14, 2005, 4:54:06 PM9/14/05
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Many many many reggae artists contribute financially to their
communities. More than I can even name here. I wrote an article for the
Reggae Festival Guide about four years ago (Hearts of Charity)
featuring a handful of artists and what they gave. There were so many
artists whose names were provided, I had to limit how many to feature.
To name a few, the Marleys created URGE which provides medical, food
and educational money to Jamaica, Africa, USA and Haiti; Mikey General
donates time and money for the Jamaica National Children's Home Tegwyn
Special Unit which houses seriously mentally and physically challenged
children, Shaggy who has donated large sums of money to the Bustamante
Children's Hospital in Kingston, Everton Blender to schools in Hays
District, Richie Stevens to schools, Burning Spear built a kids sports
arena and the list goes on. I don't have the list in front of me right
now but I know for a fact that many artists give what they can to their
communities. Not all for hurricanes but for many different causes.
communities. More than I can even name here. I wrote an article for the
Reggae Festival Guide about four years ago (Hearts of Charity)
featuring a handful of artists and what they gave. There were so many
artists whose names were provided, I had to limit how many to feature.
To name a few, the Marleys created URGE which provides medical, food
and educational money to Jamaica, Africa, USA and Haiti; Mikey General
donates time and money for the Jamaica National Children's Home Tegwyn
Special Unit which houses seriously mentally and physically challenged
children, Shaggy who has donated large sums of money to the Bustamante
Children's Hospital in Kingston, Everton Blender to schools in Hays
District, Richie Stevens to schools, Burning Spear built a kids sports
arena and the list goes on. I don't have the list in front of me right
now but I know for a fact that many artists give what they can to their
communities. Not all for hurricanes but for many different causes.
Yes, I have seen St. Elizabeth as well as Negril after a big hurricane.
I was in Negril within weeks after the disasterous Hurricane Gilbert.
Sometimes I think reggae artists do more for their country than the
government.
Sounbwoy
Sep 14, 2005, 8:47:51 PM9/14/05
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I hear what you're saying, but ANY hurricane that even breathes on Jamaica
or any Caribbean island will cause damage. The magnitude cannot be compared
b/c of differences in economics, infrastructure etc. Property and people
were washed away, just like what happened in the Gulf Coast.
Artists from other countries come to the islands for vacation, for recording
AND shows, but I haven't seen an
artist(s) from other genres putting on a concert to help the Caribbean out.
Just for trivia's sake, you know which country was first to provide aid
(people) to Jamaica after Ivan? NOT the U.S. It was Venezuela.
or any Caribbean island will cause damage. The magnitude cannot be compared
b/c of differences in economics, infrastructure etc. Property and people
were washed away, just like what happened in the Gulf Coast.
Artists from other countries come to the islands for vacation, for recording
AND shows, but I haven't seen an
artist(s) from other genres putting on a concert to help the Caribbean out.
Just for trivia's sake, you know which country was first to provide aid
(people) to Jamaica after Ivan? NOT the U.S. It was Venezuela.
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Sis Irie
Sep 15, 2005, 8:21:23 AM9/15/05
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Soundbwoy, you have a good point and I can't really respond directly at
why well known reggae (American or European) artists have not returned
help to the Caribbean after a hurricane. I can say though that local
reggae and other musicians from all walks of music raised money for the
tsunami in Austin. Tsunami benefits went on for months. Local reggae
musicians have also contributed at our local venue to help Jamaica for
different things, hurricane relief and raising money for the Jamaica
National Children's Home. I wonder if more is done that is just not
publicized nationally?
why well known reggae (American or European) artists have not returned
help to the Caribbean after a hurricane. I can say though that local
reggae and other musicians from all walks of music raised money for the
tsunami in Austin. Tsunami benefits went on for months. Local reggae
musicians have also contributed at our local venue to help Jamaica for
different things, hurricane relief and raising money for the Jamaica
National Children's Home. I wonder if more is done that is just not
publicized nationally?
Sounbwoy
Sep 15, 2005, 4:51:36 PM9/15/05
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Hard to say Sis Irie. I think a lot of what an artist does that we hear
about is thru promotions and the record company. Big names will get coverage
and exposure which altho it doesn't sound nice, ultimately leads to more
sales. Damien is the "hottest" reggae name right now in terms of his album
and the positive reviews he's gotten. Now, I'm not saying that he has
engineered any of this. The timing of his release pretty much demands that
he do something for Katrina victims from a PR point of view.
about is thru promotions and the record company. Big names will get coverage
and exposure which altho it doesn't sound nice, ultimately leads to more
sales. Damien is the "hottest" reggae name right now in terms of his album
and the positive reviews he's gotten. Now, I'm not saying that he has
engineered any of this. The timing of his release pretty much demands that
he do something for Katrina victims from a PR point of view.
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Daniel Frankston
Sep 15, 2005, 6:24:10 PM9/15/05
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Well the post just below this one states that Damian Marley is giving one
dollar for every ticket sold on his upcoming tour to the victims of
Hurricane Katrina. That same post states that he will be in San Francisco on
11/16, but the promoter for that date just told me that the san francisco
show on that date has been canceled..... :-(
dollar for every ticket sold on his upcoming tour to the victims of
Hurricane Katrina. That same post states that he will be in San Francisco on
11/16, but the promoter for that date just told me that the san francisco
show on that date has been canceled..... :-(
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