“Journey to the Liberated I”
“Study and examine all but choose and follow the good” – The Wise Mind of H.I.M Emperor Haile Selassie I (page 23) From the moment we are conceived to being born and then exist separate from our Mothers, we are on a journey to ourselves. Usually we have an idea of who we are, what we call our identity. Identity however does not consist only in my DNA, my nationality or my birth/ given name. It is who I was created to be and will always be. The environment (inclusive of all internal and external factors) influences this identity but inside our consciousness we come to sift, separate, what we are fed or taught. Most accept the norms, some rebel, and some live the version of themselves they think they should. It’s a choice we all are free to make. Consider this however: what is destiny? What of a purpose? Should we be concerned with either, or does everything happen by chance? I say we should be, because each decision is connected, as connected as we are to each other. The journey to self liberation takes on deeper meaning as we begin to “overstand” that purpose or destiny identified, will result in purpose fulfilled. Coordinated actions interconnect to form a positive impact wherever on earth we reside. I, am on my journey, still discovering, sifting, organizing, deciding and choosing. So should all of us. We must endeavour to keep the mind active and open, to learning and “overstanding”. When “I” am found, the world will not necessarily make more sense but my being here will. If you have ever wondered why you are here then you need to find the answer. To seek is a verb, and to the art of knowing thyself we must all commit. For “I,” liberation will depend on my ability to diligently seek, and finally find myself. For You and I, who are on the journey, the discovery continues... Blessings Warrior Sistren
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“Live Music Living”
In recent times with the surge of talented and upcoming artists forming almost what seems to be a musical army, the live music phenomenon is finding its rightful place as a fruitful form of artistic expression. In recent times, acts such as Raging Fyah, Protogé, Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, Jah 9, Jesse Royal and NoMaddz are finding their niche and moving from “underground” to mainstream culture. Dubbed the Revival, music is experiencing an awakening, an uprising of self awareness. This is not just “rasta “music, it is music that enlightens and makes one think. It truly gives the alternative view of life and the times ahead are exciting to see the fruit ripen to fullness. What is the appeal of these artists one may ask what makes what they offer different from mainstream stage shows? I will tell you. The live music movement offers the audience an intimate close up one and one interaction with the artiste which often gets drowned in the setting of a stage show. It’s the quality in and originality of the music, it’s the message in the music There are many more to come, many more to burst on the scene to contribute to the change. “Real music d people want n need” words of the lyrical beast Kabaka Pyramid, this is the music the people hunger for while many will only hear the message, many will listen and begin to question, to lift their ignorance , to come to know themselves and finally become free. As for me… this music will live ….be alive…it carries itself with pride and awakens the roots. Let’s support the movement. Blessings Warrior Sistren Review of “Groovin @ SCR”
September 28th 2012 Groovin @ SCR on September 28th, 2012 featured four acts namely, Kabaka Pyramid, Conkarah, Mackeehan and Jesse Royal. Rain blessed the proceedings and upon arrival at minutes to nine at the University of the West Indies, Senior Common Room, the Kurfew Band was already on set setting the stage for the rest of the event. It was a mixed audience of university students and staff most lyming, along with those who made it through the inclement weather to see but a few of roots music best upcoming artists. Spotted in the crowd were the likes of Nadine Sutherland, veteran singer and former Digicel Rising Stars host, and an actress from Jamaica’s CVM TV series Royal Palm Estate, Karen Harriot. Kabaka Pyramid was also spotted in the crowd, “tekkin it real ez” waiting to take the stage. The Kurfew Band added good background flavor with renditions of Freddie Mcgregor’s “Big Ship”, Dennis Brown’s “Revolution” and Barrington Levy’s “Here I Come (Broader than Broadway)”. Jesse Royal, dubbed as the King’s offspring took the stage at almost nine o’clock beginning his set with the song “One Eye Open”. Assuming a posture of closed eyes, seemingly taken to another place by the music, Mr. Royal delivered back to back songs such as “Talk to me”, “Hotter the Battle” and “Patience”. Jigging to his own musical beat, he invited the band to show off their skill until closing his performance with “Singing the Blues” in dub style. It was a short set but still worth seeing this musical phenomenon in action. With a band change entered Mackeehan. He began with a smooth, moving and meditative “Try”. His next song “Stand Tall” received good support. With the audience fully warmed up, he switched the pace performing Junior Reid’s “One Blood” to a resounding “forward” from the audience. He continued with two more songs at which point he asked Fyakin, known for such songs as “You are My Lady” and “Yadding in the Streets”, to join him on stage. Responding to the recent unfortunate news item here in Jamaica which has gripped the nation, Fyakin added his voice in song to condemn the tragic acts perpetrated reminding all that the music must always carry a message. He too was shown love by the audience as Makeehan closed out his set. It was after ten o’ clock when Kabaka Pyramid made his entry backed by the One Drop Roots band. He came in strong with “Rebel Music”, immediately dropping his thesis for all to hear. It was then that the Common Room really came alive. With good momentum, Kabaka stirred all with his next song “Free From Chains” which got the “wheel and come again” approval of the audience. Energy high and determined to prove his lyrical prowess, he performed “Ready Fi Di Road”. The crowd no doubt agreed that “King Kabaka run d place”. Changing the pace, he opted for “I Alone” and “African Queen”, songs that resonated with the empresses in the audience. Closing his performance with “High Windy” a joint effort with upcoming German artist Sara Lugo, Kabaka definitely proved that he is not only ready for the road but cannot be benched with his unique lyrical style. The show closed on a musical high and patrons genuinely seemed happy to have received real music from real people. Events such as this highlight the growing talent and appetite for live music. Let’s anticipate that the message will continue to stay in the music. Blessings Warrior Sistren |
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November 2017
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