Reggae is for the children

Research shows that children who listen to reggae and classical music are more likely to become open-minded.  We examine these findings.

 

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Main Segment:

New Study finds Children Who Listen To Reggae Grow to be More Open-Minded as Adults.  Exposure to different genres during youth leads to a more diverse palette. Children who attend live music gigs early in life are more open to new activities and seek out live music events later on.  Why reggae is so great.  Sharing childhood experiences with music.

 

Reggae Night at Live EDGE ATL | Live Music and Highlanda After Work

It’s finally here!!  Live Reggae on the South West side of Atlanta, 10 minutes from Downtown and right in your back yard! Come enjoy “The Worlds Favorite Music” at the West Atlanta Beltline Jewel, Live EdgeATL Restaurant & Bar.

Reggae Night at Live Edge ATL Restaurant/Lounge 

Atlanta Reggae DJ Kahlil Wonda from Highlanda Sound will be mixing roots and lovers rock reggae tracks with a touch of Soca for dancing. Performing live with his band will be Tijani Concious , a premier local Reggae artist making waves all over the world.

LiveEdge ATL invites a diverse audience to enjoy the vibrant music and arts scene that Atlanta has become known for.  792 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30310   |   404. 758. 0015   |   Events: reservations@liveedgeatl.com  |  Weekly Live Entertainment  |  $5 Valet Parking

Photo: Rub-A-Dub ATL | 3.12.17 at Wildpitch

Rub A Dub is the Perfect Event for those who are Happier on Old-School Reggae

For this special March edition of Rub-A-Dub ATL, the Reggae Party, we’re featuring a singer/musician for fans of live music plus 4 DJs showcasing their best tunes for reggae sound system lovers!

Real Jamaican reggae comes to the ATL, and it's all irie with styles ranging from ska and rock-steady to roots, dub and dancehall. There'll be live bands and performers, and guest DJs will be laying down the grooves, along with DJ Passport and Highlanda Sound, who's co-producing with The Honorary Citizen. This special celebration is designed to share the vibrant reggae culture with a broader audience, so come on out to Atlanta's WildPitch Music Hall early to enjoy a Caribbean buffet from Webba's Jerk Hut, plus Red Stripe and other drink specials throughout the night.

Rub-A-Dub ATL | 3.12.17 at Wildpitch

Doors will open at 6 pm on Sunday, March 12, 2017, with a live reggae music mixer from 6 to 8 pm featuring an acoustic performance by Dawit Selassie, lead singer of the Atlanta-based reggae band Eastern Standard.
Four sound system selectors will set the dance floor on fire with DJ Sets from 8 pm to 12 am.  Residents DJ Passport and Highlanda Sound featuring Kahlil Wonda will be joined by guests Selector Webba, formerly of Jamaica’s “year-t0-year sound,” Metro Media, and DJ Chung from Boston’s Sound International Entertainment.  DJ Chung recently relocated to Georgia and this will be his debut performance at Rub-A-Dub ATL.

Also by popular demand, we’re bringing back free jerk chicken and will have Rub-A-Dub apparel on sale.

Webba’s Jerk Hut will be offering FREE Caribbean food until 9 PM and available for purchase after while supplies last.  SHOP for Rub-A-Dub branded T-shirts and Hoodies for men and women along with other featured styles from The Honorary Citizen’s apparel catalog.  
This all takes place at WildPitch Music Hall (255 Trinity Ave. Atlanta 30303) featuring high-definition sound by D.A.S. Audio.  A limited number of pre-sales tickets are available for $5 online (+fee) and general admission is $10 at the door.
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Bob Marley 72nd Birthday Bash & Musical Tribute

Bob Marley Tribute and Aquarius Birthday Celebration for Kahlil Wonda and ĀGARD

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The BOB MARLEY 72nd Birthday Bash is SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2017.

Come and join us to celebrate the 72nd birthday of reggae’s brightest shining star – Bob Marley.  For this special edition of Rub-A-Dub Sundays, we’re bringing IJAHKNOWAH and B.R.A.P for lovers of live reggae music plus 6 DJs juggling tunes for reggae sound system lovers! WildPitch Music Hall will be the place to praise Jah and celebrate the life of “The Legend” in ONE LOVE and harmony!
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Rub-A-Dub ATL in association with ĀGARD Music presents:

THE 3RD ANNUAL

BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE

AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR
KAHLIL WONDA AND ĀGARD.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Live Reggae Mixer: (6-8pm)
  • Performance by Ijahknowah and B.R.A.P (full band)
Rub-A-Dub Session: (8pm-1am)
  • Natural Vibes with Rico Vibes and Junior Culture
  • Innocent Sound with Dappa Lee
  • Black Magic with Bad Boy Kurt
  • Highlanda Sound with Kahlil Wonda
  • ĀGARD from NYC
  • DJ Passport
WildPitch Music Hall
255 Trinity Ave. Atlanta 30303
$15 online. $20 at the door.

TICKETS

Information (vendors, sponsorship, VIP): ABobMarleyTribute@gmail.com

Highlanda Sound and Aba Shaka to open for Black Uhuru this Thursday @ The Royal Peacock

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Legendary reggae band Black Uhuru will touch down in Atlanta for an early show.

Black Uhuru poster - Atlanta

Thursday, September 29th – Doors open 7pm.

Highlanda Sound and Aba Shaka to open for Black Uhuru this Thursday @ The Royal Peacock

Live Music at The Haven Buckhead with B.R.A.P, the Reggae Band on Sunday Jan. 17

 

B.R.A.P. is a Reggae band doing only originals to inform uplift and elevate the masses of the real life energies.

B.R.A.P. is a Reggae band doing only originals to inform uplift and elevate the masses of the real life energies.

The B.R.A.P Band will perform at the elegant Haven Buckhead on Sunday January 17, 2016.  Doors open at 6pm, showtime promptly at 8pm.  Early set by Highlanda Sound with Kahlil Wonda selecting the tunes, plus other specially invited performers.

B.R.A.P at the Health and Wellness Festival 2015

 

FREE DOWNLOAD: ĀGARD – LIVE FROM PARK SLOPE PART 2

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As promised ĀGARD returns with his second snippet from an exclusive live set in Brooklyn, New York.  The last set was a “warm up” set.  This set starts out with a power packed Electronic Dance Music (EDM) set and moves into some Nu Disco.  Feel free to play, download, leave comments, and/or share.  Enjoy!

FREE DOWNLOAD CLICK HERE:  http://snd.sc/19DuonF

 

 

The Uprising Roots Reggae Band performs at Shrine NYC

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Watch the amazing live performance of the Skyfiya album at the legendary Shrine in Harlem NYC by a reggae band called Uprising Roots that has been able to encapsulate a powerful and authentic sounding roots vibration within their music.

View a recent radio interview with The Uprising Roots on IRIE JAM 93.5 FM NYC Radio and here is the UnitedReggae.com review of Uprising Roots’ Skyfiya album, one of the best roots reggae albums to come out of Jamaica in recent years.

The Live Reggae Vault Classics Experience #14 (NEW Venue)

Classic Dancehall, Dub, Ska, Conscious and Lover’s Rock Reggae will be featured all night by selectors and artists from Highlanda Sound System along with DJ Passport.  This all goes down Thursday, June 21st and every 3rd Thursday of the month at the all new reggae haven in the heart of the city, STUDIO No. 7 Bar & Lounge at 383 Marietta St., Atlanta, GA.

Music starts at 10pm so come early to enjoy FREE parking and FREE admission until 11pm with RSVP (Send Names To VaultClassics@gmail.com).  General Admission is $10.  This event is brought to you by Highlanda.net, Daflavaradio.comstudio7lounge.com, and thehonorarycitizen.com.

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