i-taweh

- JM Reggae / Soul

About

Sounds Like: Burning Spear, Culture

Label: TAP NAT MUZIK

Manager: KRISTI CUNNINGHAM

Bio: I-taweh comes from humble beginnings and was raised in a farming community in the hills of St. Ann, Jamaica, just a few miles from the home where Bob Marley grew up in Nine Mile. He spent most of his childhood farming alongside his father and four siblings. Growing up, he played music with his ... See Full Bio

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Getting ready for International Record Store Day- 3pm Saturday 21st @ DIG MUSIC in Ukiah! mi a go play fi mi people dem! OVERLOAD pon di scene!

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“ Even though Overload is I-Taweh’s debut album he is far from a novice. He has spent 17 years on the road with several different bands and musicians, including Mystic Revelation of Rastafari, Everton Blender and the late Sugar Minott. He has also recorded with artists such as Capleton, Sade and Luciano playing bass and guitar. Overload collects twelve tunes plus a nyabinghi version of the title track. Musicians include drummers Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace and Sly Dunbar, saxophonist Dean Fraser and percussionist Bongo Herman and a number of others. Overload is a strong debut album and according to a recent interview with I-Taweh he is already working on his next album. I’ll be waiting patiently.”

— Eric Magni, Reggaemani

“ Lyrically the album is food for thought and the music makes one jump up and dance. All riddims are fresh originals and played by real musicians. ”

— Teacher & Mr. T, Reggae-vibes.com

“I-Taweh At what point did you decide to go solo and do your own album? It's been a fire that's been burning through all those years touring behind Sugar, Gregory Isaacs and all those people. I was singing in Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari. I used to be the lead chanter for many tours so I know what it feels like to do it. It's a fire that was burning so hot and so deep but I know and I always knew that I was going to be the main man some day. I just wanted to sing my songs. I was writing songs for so long before I started singing them that it's like I get old with my songs. I don't even want to sing some songs anymore because when I sing it and somebody hears it they're like "Whoa, is that new?" and I'm like "No man, it's 13 years old!" (laughs) So I know it's something I have to do from in the gut long time ago.”

— Angus Taylor, unitedreggae.com

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2012
Nov 12

Moe's Alley Blues Club
Santa Cruz, CA, US | 8:00pm
Moe's Alley Blues Club
Santa Cruz, CA, US
Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Oct 30

Nectar Lounge
Seattle, WA, US | 8:00pm
Nectar Lounge
Seattle, WA, US
Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Oct 25

Ashkenaz Music & Dance
Berkeley, CA, US | 7:00pm
Ashkenaz Music & Dance
Berkeley, CA, US
Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:00pm
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2012
Aug 19

Beneficial Reggae
Redwood Valley, CA, US | 11:00am
Beneficial Reggae
Redwood Valley, CA, US
Sun Aug 19, 2012 11:00am
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2012
Aug 12

NWWRF
EUGENE, OR, US | 12:00pm
NWWRF
EUGENE, OR, US
Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:00pm
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The 8th Annual Northwest World Reggae Festival will be welcoming conscious musical artists from seven countries performing ROOTS - ROCK - REGGAE! Family and friends will experience the jubilation and positive energy of this growing community. And it doesn’t stop with the music. Forget about the world outside while participating in diverse activities such as sunrise yoga, African dance classes, daily youth soccer camp, musical performances for and by the youth, visual arts displays, live painting and a growing green community spirit. Learn about local non-profit organizations and fair trade/sustainable businesses, re-fuel with a variety of delicious organic foods and explore fair trade crafts from more than 50 vendors, showcasing ideas to inspire your mind and energize your soul. NWWRF is a family friendly festival. Again this year we are offering a Youth Soccer Camp on Saturday and Sunday, with professional coaches from the Columbia River United Academy (CRUFA). Head coach Argelio “Arlo” De Leon will run a soccer clinic for kids ages 6-18. Bring your soccer gear and some sun screen and prepare to learn some new tricks! Kid’s Village, in the Grove, provides a safe environment with a shady arts and crafts area. Youth 14 and under are admitted free and families are welcomed in our Family Camp, nestled in the Quiet Cove. NWWRF’s success is due to the creative energy, dedication, skills and talents of organizers, staff, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and performers. With the help of major community participation, this annual event continues to inspire the massive to return year after year. Join the festivities and enter a world of positive, conscious, culture that will re-charge your mind, body and soul.