Vybz Kartel banned from Grenada

One of Dancehall's best lyricists Vybz Kartel has been banned from performing on Grenadian soil at a concert scheduled for Saturday (May 2, 2009).



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May 24th - Miami - WOW!!!

All roads lead to Miami - Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Here is a partial list of performers - More to come...

Bounty Killa
Beenie Man
Capleton
Ce’Cile
Cocoa Tea
Elephant Man
Flippa Mafia
Kiprich
Jabba
Marcia Griffiths
Matterhorn
Mavado
Serani
Spice
Wayne Wonder

Can I go with you?

Bashy

CGP Flag Party Review and Pics posted on www.chatboutcleveland.com!

...The big party vibes CGP's 3rd Annual Flag Party creates a feeling of Caribana and Carnivale - another great event for 2009!

Missed it again? To check review and pics, click here!

Can’t wait until NEXT year!

Bashy

Top 100 Reggae Songs Selected by UWI

The University of West Indies, Mona Campus gathered to select the 100 reggae songs from 1957 to 2007.

The list was comprised by a panel of professional musicians, disc jockeys and soundsystems. Each made thier selection based on record sales, radio airplay and how the song influenced musical trends....

The UWI also hopes that all 100 songs will ultimately be compiled into a box set.

To read more and view the top 10 songs, click here!

Waiting to see the next 90 tunes,

Bashy

Cleveland Detroit LINKUP! Review and pics from Destiny's 40th Earthstrong on detroitreggae.com!

In case you missed Destiny's 40th Earthstrong Bash in Detroit, check out the review and pics posted on detroitreggae.com.

Special guest DJ - Cleveland's own Powerstone, was in the building as well as other Clevelanders came to represent at the dance, including Coco T.

To read the review, click here..

Want more? To see pics, click here....

The Gully God in April 2009 VIBE Magazine

Be sure to pick up the latest copy of VIBE Magazine (with rapper T.I. on the cover). Inside you will find the 6 page interview by Rob Kenner entitled, Mavado, The Real McKoy....

To read more, click here!

'A Caribbean Dance Fundraiser' Review and Pics posted on Chat 'Bout Cleveland!

Missed the event?

To see review and pics:http://chatboutcleveland.com/event_reviews_

With Cleveland's support Ten Thousand Villages raised donations for their mission. Stay tuned! Organizers promise more Zumba inspired events soon!

Enjoy,

Bashy

www.Chat 'Bout Cleveland.com - A time for change...

(okay, okay, I HAD to....)

Log on to www.chatboutcleveland.com and you may notice a new thing or two on our homepage...

Now, if I tell you - it won't be as fun. Will it???

Enjoy,

Bashy!

Singer Luciano charged with harboring a fugitive....

Reggae singer Luciano was charged with harboring a fugitive by detectives from the St Andrew Central Police Division.

"He spent the weekend in jail and was charged a short while ago," head of the division, Superintendent Terrence Bent told the Observer last evening.

Luciano, real name Jepther McLymont, was arrested on March 27th questioning with his attorney present. Shortly after the proceeding, the artist was arrested and charged shortly after the filing of a writ of habeus corpus by his attorney.

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T OD A Y !!! ''A Caribbean Dance Fundraiser'! A great time for a great cause!

A Caribbean Dance Fundraiser

Sunday, March 29th

(that's today!)

Ten Thousand Villages Cleveland at Trinity Commons

2254 Euclid Avenue

3-5 pm

Sunday, March 29th, Ten Thousand Village Cleveland presents ‘A Caribbean Dance Fundraiser’. It’s a great event for music, food, prizes and FUN!!!

“The event we had earlier this year was so well received,” says, Christel Turner of Ten Thousand Villages Cleveland. “Due to popular demand, we are back again with another fun Sunday afternoon event.”

‘A Caribbean Dance Fundraiser’ will feature music by local band, Hottstuf, playing live Reggae, Soca, Calypos and Latin tunes. The fun will be lead by Cleveland’s leading Zumba instructors – guaranteed to make you MOVE! (What is Zumba?, Click here.)

“We want people to come out and get ready to MOVE! Dress comfy and even represent their country!” Says Turner, “This is a true dance experience without all the fuzz of going to a club.”

Ten Thousand Villages Cleveland (2254 Euclid Avenue, across from Cleveland State University) is the exceptional source for unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor and personal accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Ten Thousand Villages helps support people in some of the poorest parts of the world, including Haitian people in the Caribbean, by purchasing their handicrafts for a fair price and then selling these items in our stores here in North America.

“This event will also give people an opportunity to visit our store and see what we have to offer. It’s a great place to buy gifts, so if you don’t pick up something on Sunday, you can keep us in mind for the future.” Voted best place to buy gifts in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland Scene and Cleveland Jewish News, Ten Thousand Villages Cleveland is the city’s best kept secret.

So, come on out and dance Cleveland! The Caribbean Dance Fundraiser is THIS Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Ten Thousand Village Cleveland at Trinity Commons, 2254 Euclid Avenue, across from Cleveland State University. Admission is $15 (partial proceeds go directly to support Ten Thousand Villages' non-profit mission and programming). Free parking at Trinity Church lot at 22nd and Prospect.

See you there for this POSITVE event!

Ready to move,


Bashy

Zumba - uses rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Zumba Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

Looking for a unique shopping experience while supporting a great cause?

The place is right in your own backyard……..

Ten Thousand Villages, located at 2254 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland is the exceptional source for unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor and personal accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

Want to learn more? Click here.

Review and pics from KC Platinum Earthstong bash posted on Chat 'Bout Cleveland.com

Hey!

One of the few who missed KC Platinum's birthnite bash last Saturday?

No worries, click here!

Enjoy!

Bashy

Chat 'Bout Cleveland + Columbus Caribbean LINK UP!

Chat 'Bout Cleveland has teamed up with Columbus Caribbean to let the Columbus masses in on 'all things Reggae' here in Cleveland.

To check out the first monthly installment, "Ten (Reggae) Reasons to Visit Cleveland", click here!

Big head, Bad girl promotions and chicagoreggae.com proudly present: 4th Annual Dancehall Queen Competition (Chicago)

Big Head promotions + chicagoreggae.com + Bad Girl Promotions present the 4th Annual Midwest Dancehall Queen Competition on Saturday, July 11, 2009 location TBA, Chicago, IL.

The winner of the 2009 contest will attend The 11th Annual International Dancehall Queen Competition in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

To read more, click here!

TONIGHT! Watch Mavado shine at BET 'Rip the Runway' '09 + Cleveland top Model Riya Foster!

Set the DVR's as Mavado performs 'So Special' as BET's RIP THE RUNWAY returns for its fifth season displayed the latest styles in fashion, the hottest entertainers and models on the runway. The night's event was hosted by "Notorious" star Derek Luke and one of the sexiest actors/model, Joy Bryant.



Big up Cleveland top model, Riya Foster who strut her stuff with the likes of Toccara Jones and Rabbitt (Real Chance at Love).


BET's RIP THE RUNWAY will premiere TONIGHT on BET at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT* and will re-air on Thursday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m. and Friday, March 6 at 10:00 p.m

"Classic Freakum" Review and Pics posted on www.chatboutcleveland.com!

Missed the dance last Saturday?

No worries!

Check out the review and pics from the event:

http://www.chatboutcleveland.com/event_reviews_.

Enjoy!

Bashy

TONIGHT! “Classic Freakum” - CLEVELAND – CINCINNATI – DETROIT – PITTSBURGH = LINKUP!

U/Can Entertainment alongside Fred G and Breakthrough Records presents “Classic Freakum” tonight! The first stage show for 2009 promises to be a night of pure MADNESS with LIVE performances by Vicious (formerly Lil’) performing tunes like ‘Nika’ and ‘Freaks’, Fudgie Springer (Pittsburgh and beyond) and Cleveland’s own, Blacka. The chat ‘bout is the Club Center will be filled with people from Detroit, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dayton and the ‘Burgh, so Cleveland, REPRESENT!

Adding to the madness, music by Pittsburgh sound, Vybz Machine, Firehouse Sound from Cincinnati alongside Cleveland Sounds New Horizon, Star Temple and Organik Sound (2008 Criss List Best Sound Winner). Special guests, Detroit’s own Nocturnal Dance Crew.

It’s all about live video by Step-N2- the Light and - did we mention FREE SHOES??? Yes, Cinderella, you read it here – Shoes Galore will give away 1 pair of shoes EVERY HOUR- AFTER midnight – what more can you ask for?

It’s all about ‘Classic Freakum’ TONIGHT at The Club Center!

See you there!



Bashy

To read more about Vicious, www.myspace.com/littlevicious
To read Chat ‘Bout Cleveland interview with Fudgie Springer, click here
To read more about Vybz Machine, click here
To read more about Nocturnal Dance Crew, click here

Mavado: "So Special'....

Think pink (and white) Cleveland - TONIGHT!!!

Is all about XXX Car Wash and Shoes Galore as they present Cleveland’s first theme dance of 2009 – The 4th Annual ‘Pink and White Affair’ tonight at Dailey’s Blue Mountain Inn (3019 East 116th Street). Music by New Horizon, Star Temple and Organik Sound (voted Best Sound for 2008 Criss List).

The Cleveland masses truly look forward to this dance as the fellas pull out the pink blazers and ties and all the bashment girls wear anything from white bustiers and vests to dresses and trench coats.

The Chat ‘Bout this event has been growing strong for the last few weeks, so this is sure to be 2009’s first can’t miss event!!

Feeling pink,


Bashy

BOOK ON JAMAICA’S CUISINE TO BE FEATURED AT JAMAICAN CONSULATE

The Consulate General of Jamaica, New York will showcase another book in the “Arts & Literary Salon” series highlighting works by Jamaican authors & visual artists. In a major collaborative effort with the Harlem Book Fair, the “Salon” will feature its first cookbook.

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