REGGAE: THE STORY OF JAMAICAN MUSIC

here is a wonderful online source - enjoy!

REGGAE: THE STORY OF JAMAICAN MUSIC
in 4 parts

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burning rockers station 24/7 from London town

Yes i, been tuned into burning rockers station which is on air 24/7
quite a bit. It is from London and features sweet reggae.
Relaxing time yes indeed!

Lorain, Ohio - Station 100 monument of the Underground Railroad

Along the way, the Ark Band's odyssey continues. On Saturday June 21, we had the headlining spot at the annual Lorain International Festival.
The food offerings there were awesome, with its many nationalities present. The atmosphere was exciting and there was a unifying buzz to the attendees. Even the rain could not put a damper into the enthusiastic festival goers.

One 'discovery' was an exciting one.

The city of Lorain, Ohio is located at the mouth of the Black River that empties into one of the Great Lakes, lake Erie.

In 1807, the name of the city was Mouth of Black River. Later it was Charleston and finally Lorain in 1874.

Right close to the stage close to the Black River was located the Lorain Underground Railroad Station 100 Monument and Reflective Garden.
Actually there is the location of the Black River Landing, a lovely walk
in close proximity to the Black River.

The historic landmark pays homage to the abolitionists who risked their
lives by helping slaves escape to Canada by boat.

Information gathered is to be found at
http://travellady.com/issues/July08/5123Lorain.htm

Give thanks to Jah for all that is given to us as the odyssey goes on.

the online version of the Reggae Festival Guide/RFG 2008

i just found the link to the RFG 2008 so i wanted to share this with you.
The Ark Band has a 1/4 page ad in and our name appears a few times in conjunction with the Midwest Reggae Festival 2008 and with the Littlefish Records artists' releases.

Give thanks for a valuable addition to reggae music.

http://reggaefestivalguide.ecndigitaledition.com/magazine.aspx

The Ark Band and its reason for playing reggae music

THE ARK BAND believes that reggae music is a powerful force
that will unite people of all ages, races, abilities and walks of life -
and we play with that goal in mind

a blast from the past ( written in 1989 or 1990 ?)

one of my major loves in life is good heartbeat roots reggae music. as i developed my interest in this indescribable music, in my sojourns i one day met THE ARK BAND at a time fairly close to their initial formation. well it was instant inity, i had never heard a :local: band that sounded so good and whose music somehow moved me in no other way than any other had before this experience. the riddim section was boss, the two horns were excellent, and comprised a sista and a bredda...the whole band just struck it "right" with me. the positive music was really acceptable, strong but not fortrightly "too blatant," :-))
and there was no way for my ears to deny their music and vibes. well in summary now, and in retrospect many years later, like some of the many good things that jah gives to i&i, our relationship just developed stronger and stronger, not by any firm and fixed plan but it just developed !!!! ( and therein lies the story !!!) we even lost touch with each other for a while when THE ARK BAND went into 'temporary recess' as it were. anyway here we are almost to march 1998, i have learnt a lot about the reggae music runnings, i am still learning more and more about reggae people each and every day, and i now know a little bit more of the struggles and sacrifices and the sheer joy and inity that the ark band is all about...
WE/THE ARK BAND will never give up on jah jah music...( from our song, "na give up" from the 1995 cd, "na give up.")
thanks for reading and for all of everyone's work in bringing jah music to more and more idren.
the story continues...as a reggae music in inity will never be defeated and will surely triumph...
give thanks and praises respect and honor guidance and protection oneness,roots-ee

it's July 4 2008 here in the USA and Ohio

And i'm enjoying a wonderful book by Roger Steffens & Peter Simons
titled REGGAE SCRAPBOOK that came out in 2007.
i just got a copy via AMAZON.
i was pleased to see that the ark band got a 'mention.'
on page 120, in the chapter REGGAE GONE INTERNATIONAL,
it states that..."Back in the States, hundreds of local reggae bands keep the roots alive (.......).The Ark Band travels nonstop throughout the East Coast and Midwest.
Midwest (.............)
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Thank you Roger and Peter for including us in your important book.
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