Atlanta celebrates Reggae Legends Week February 5th – 12th honoring the musical contributions of Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and Sugar Minott ~ four legends instrumental in spreading the social, political and ghetto roots of Reggae worldwide. The week includes radio specials, hip hop, rock, and r’n’b artists paying tribute, a special lecture presentation on the history and impact of reggae music and live shows. Brought to you by Jamaican Mango and Lime, Red Clay, Clarks, Vitamalt and Fusicology. www.reggaelegendsweek.com
February 5th
What: Automatic Classic Hip Hop Night celebrates Reggae Legends
Where: Pal’s Lounge 854 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta with the best of Atlanta’s
Who: Ka’ra Kersey, Devon Lee, Starchile, G.R.E.A.T. Scott, Liuns Den, Mike Flo, Chop and Jack Preston. With music by Abashaka and Mafiosa. MC. Ekundayo
$5 b/4 11pm
$10 after
February 6th
What: Atlanta Radio Celebrates Bob Marley
WRFG 89.3.fm 10pm – 6am www.wrfg.org
February 8th
What: The Roots and Impact of Reggae and the Roll of the Soundsystem
Where: Auburn Research Library 101 Auburn Avenue N. E. Atlanta, GA 30303
Who: Lecture Presentation by Maxine Stowe, former executive at VP Records and VP of Sony Music Music. Plus a history of the soundsystem by Abashaka of Cozmic Love Beat.
7pm – Free
Hosted by: Jah Prince
February 9th
What: WRFG Celebrates Reggae Legends
Where: WRFG 89.3FM www.wrfg.org
Who: WRFG presents 6 hours of programming honoring Reggae Legends Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Sugar Minott and Gregory Isaacs.
6pm – Midnight
February 10th
What: Original Reggae Dancehall Vibes
Who: Abashaka of Cozmic Lovebeat, Ras Marvin and Ras Irate
Where: Soundtable 483 Edgewood Avenue S. E. Atlanta, GA 30312
Doors: 9pm
February 11th
What: Reggae Got Soul
Where: Five Spot 1123 Euclid Avenue N. E. Atlanta, GA 30307
Who: R’n’B, Reggae, and Soul Artist Celebrate the Soul of Reggae Music including international superstar Sister Nancy performing her worldwide hit “Bam Bam” alongside I Divine, Slick & Rose, Earthtone Lyrix, Nefertiti and the Neftunes, Solstar and Ken J. Plus special guest LEAF.
Doors: 8pm
Showtime: 9pm
February 12th
What: Reggae Legends Roots Rock Reggae Night
Where: Smith’s Olde Bar 1578 Piedmont Road N.E Atlanta, 30305
Who: International Night witth Dean Brown, Dub 3052, Eclectic Roots Ensemble and theDOLLDAZE
Door: 8pm
Showtime: 9pm
DJ: RAS Kweku
