Reasoning with Chuck Fenda

By Julian Smith

Chuck Fenda, courtesy of ChuckFendaOnline.com

Jahworks.org recently caught up with the “poor people’s defender” Chuck Fenda, who has been on and off the island of Jamaica and in and out of the studio since his show-stopping performance at Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2K5.  Read more... (925 words + 3 images)

Dutch Sensation Ziggi

8/24/05

Born March 8, 1981, Dutch native R. Blijden a.k.a Ziggi is one of Dutch based label Rock ’n’ Vibes most versatile dancehall/reggae artiste. He left the Netherlands at an early age. Destination: St. Eustatius in the Caribbean. While living there he was introduced to a wide variety of musical genres such as gospel, rap, hip-hop, reggae and dancehall, which formed the foundation of his music.  Read more... (216 words + 1 image)

Talk Jamaican

August 22, 2005

I hope you have been practicing your patois. Should you ever come to Jamaica I-man want to cool out with you and have a real yardie conversation, seen? Back to the lessons.

Old Dawg ­ From Beenie Man’s popular song ‘Old Dawg’ you could probably guess the meaning of this one and you would be right. A man who cheats a lot and takes pleasure in having girls in droves is referred to as ‘old dawg’.  Read more... (196 words)

Mr. Peppa

8/22/05

Rising Star Mr. Peppa  Read more... (890 words + 1 image)

New Site Revealed for Reggae on the River

8/22/05

Humbolt County’s massive reggae event, Reggae on the River, has a new home beginning in 2006. The Mateel Community Center Inc. and People Productions recently announced the signing of a long-term lease with Southern Humboldt local, Tom Dimmick. The new site will be just south of the current site.  Read more... (387 words + 2 images)