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"I am inspired by life in its infinite nakedness and beauty and struggle and love and places and politics and dreams and the search for fulfillment," Bandele said. "Scent Of Cedar just jumped out in front of the other volumes that I have ready to be published; thrilled and re-inspired me in several ways and I look into distant places that are no distant at all with sparks and excitement."

“Jamaican poet, musician and author, Lasana Bandele hopes to smell the sweet aroma of success as he is set to fully unveil his new book of poems, Scent of Cedar on Nov. 13.”

“Scent Of Cedar by Jamaican poet Lasana Bandele is a volume of poems that is musical, inspirational, modern, fresh, prolific with absolutely no emphasis on rhyme but rhythm, message, meaning and flow, taking you to love, hope, freedom, justice, politics and places in the sun where dreams roam the streets and mountains, endlessly in search of fulfillment.”

“Acclaimed Jamaican poet and musician, Lasana Bandele is set to release a book of poems in November that he says will be sure fill readers will many messages of inspiration, hope and freedom as they turn each chapter.”

“Scent Of Cedar by Jamaican Poet, Author, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer and Film Maker Lasana Bandele, is a volume of poems that is musical, inspirational, modern, fresh, prolific with absolutely no emphasis on rhyme but rhythm, message, meaning and flow, taking you to love, hope, freedom, justice, politics and places in the sun where dreams roam the streets and mountains, endlessly in search of fulfillment. The Pre-Order release Date: October 2nd, 2014 at a lower price. The Official Release Date: November 13th, 2014.”

“Quiet verse, urgent songs from a Storitela - Lasana Bandele mixes verse, music at Poetry Society Fellowship. There is a notable difference between Lasana Bandele's speaking and singing voices. The former is contemplative, yet convincing; the latter is laden with urgency, though remaining melodious.”

“Living in Shacks was also the title of the show Bandelé did at Redbones Blues Café, New Kingston, recently, where he fused poetry and song.”

“Lasana Bandelé brings it all to Redbones Café in Poetry and Songs titled "LIVING IN SHACKS by Lasana Bandelé in a special SOLO performance on the 7th of November, 2012. Showtime 8:30pm”

“Life Time Achievement Awardee - Lasana Bandelé.”

“Lasana Bandele asserts his presence by ‘Blowin in the Wind’ Internationally-acclaimed Reggae musician, Lasana Bandele has announced his return to the Reggae scene with his newest project, Blowin In The Wind. The single, a cover of rock superstar, Bob Dylan’s legendary song signifies the triumphant return of an eclectic Reggae musician who’s enjoyed a storied career, spanning five different decades. Additionally, Bandele became synonymous with Reggae fans through his poetry; doing regular readings of his work on JBC Radio’s Groundings However, fans mostly remember Bandele for the 1990 smash hit, Living In Shacks which earned mass airplay locally and internationally; regarded by many as one of Reggae music’s signature hits and earning him a spot on the Reggae Sunsplash show that year. His album, Storitela also was well-received within the Reggae industry; featuring singles such as Subway Blues, Break Free and the title track, Storitela.”

““I have always loved this song by Bob Dylan. He is one of my favourite artiste and I feel a timeliness in this song; given the present state of things in the world,” he said. Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Lasana-returns#ixzz1fJ9kObdg Lasana Bandele gained widespread popularity locally with his 1989 hit single Living In Shacks, which was from the album Storitela. The album — which was produced on his Storitela label — included tracks such as Big City, Subway Blues, Break Free, Bird Land, Waiting Inside and the title track, Storitela. Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Lasana-returns#ixzz1fJ9UyzCW ”

“Interviewed By Irie Dole On KPOO - CLICK BELOW TO PLAY INTERVIEW”

"Lasana Bandelé is an original whose words and music succeeds beautifully because it is what exciting music does best, it surprises us with the delightful discovery of places where we have never been" DERMOT HUSSEY Journalist/Author/Broadcaster/Program Director SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

Dermot Hussey - SiriusXM Satellite Radio

"Bandelé's rugged "wildstyle" vocals rip out tangles of passion from his self-produced version of "Cassidy." ELENA OUMANO Book Author, Journalist/Billboard Magazine.

Elena Oimano - Billboard Magazine