Slideshow: Beres Hammond & Inner Circle At The Independent SF

By Lee Abel

Another Planet Entertainment hosted Beres Hammond, Inner Circle, Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill (son of the late Joseph Hill), and actor/musician Leon at San Francisco’s The Independent on August 27, 2010. Many thanks to the artists and staff who gave us access to photograph the show.  Read more... (81 words + 17 images)

Blue Mountain Project – Job Opportunity

If you are searching for a worthwhile and challenging  job, consider joining the Blue Mountain Project as our next Program Manager.

The Program Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Blue Mountain Project (BMP) in Jamaica, according to the policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Directors. The Program Manager reports directly to the Executive Director.  Read more... (182 words)

Reggae on the River – Years of Local Feuding Results in Intimate Festival

Reggae on the River 2010; Photo by Lee Abel  Read more... (583 words + 2 images)

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival: A California Summer Staple

“We have been gathering here at this sweet little festival for 17 years now to hear remarkable music from remarkable artists who sync us with each other and the world” – so starts the intro to Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF) 2010 Program Guide. And it’s true. Even without major headline acts, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2010 treated us to variety of roots-based music from Jamaica and beyond.  Read more... (754 words + 46 images)

Prison Rastafari Center Seeks Resources and Community

Angola State Prison, Louisiana

The Universal Order of Jah Rastafarian Healing Center was founded at the Angola State Prison in Louisiana. Inmates in the Center have no access to the Internet, and are looking for resources like books, music and DVDs to fortify the Center.