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1. Parenting advice for helping kids start a band
October 27, 2009
Last week some kids may have went to the new film Band Slam, which shows the ups and downs of teenagers playing in a rock/ska band. This week, some fathers may be faced with inspired teens who now wish to start a band and may need some parenting advice on how to help their kids.
Once a teenager has assembled their band together, fathers should try to find a decent practice space for the group. A garage with sound proof walls may do the trick, as well as a basement. It's also important to impose a strict schedule at the beginning to ensure practice doesn't go past a certain hour.
It... (read more)
Author: James Dunsford
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2. Reggae Music
August 26, 2009
Jamaica is known internationally for long list things ranging from the best Caribbean island paradise to been a country packed with athletics talents. These days Jamaica is making international headlines as the country that reigns supreme in world sprints. However, perhaps one of the first best known products of Jamaica is reggae music . Long before the present form of this music was develop there where other types which the world took a liking for as well. Ska Music was the first of the modern Jamaican music. Ska evolved out of Mento and American R&B. During the dark days, slaves w... (read more)
Author: Stevert Mckenzie
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3. Reggae Dancehall Music
August 21, 2009
If you are a Jamaican lover and love its magnificence and culture, then you would by all odds be aware of Reggae Dancehall Music. This music is treasured by people across the globe. The Reggae Music of Jamaica is combination of several rhythms like Dub, Ska, Dancehall, Congo, RandB, Jazz, Calypso, and Mento. The reason behind this music being famous is that it is a mixture of African, American, Jamaican and Blues Folk rhythms. Ska Rhythm was the ancestry for Reggae Dancehall music in 1950, the year when Jamaica got freedom from England. Reggae Dancehall Music firstly begun in Kingston, Jamaic... (read more)
Author: Tariq Ghazi
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4. No Doubt Tickets For Ska-Pop Feat
June 21, 2009
If you are looking to enjoy the rocking music, get the No Doubts tickets. The band, which was rocked by several shocks, has begun rocking the world with the hit numbers it has produced. Moved away from the original ska-pop, which characterized the first album, the band now handles reggae and dancehall music as well. After a hiatus of five years, the band will tour again in the summer of 2009. There are also promises of a new album by the beginning of 2010.
No Doubt Tickets for 2009 tours are on since March 7. Buying the ticket online not only saves you time and hassles, but also gives you... (read more)
Author: reed tieri
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5. Jamaica's Reggae Music
February 10, 2009
Jamaica is an island known for its reggae music as well as its beauty. Jamaica is filled with brilliant color and flavor. This is truly evident in the diversity of its people, beaches, food, and it's music.
Jamaica's music has moved through many different variations. We have heard and seen performances of rhythms such as Dub, Ska, Congo, and Dancehall. All of these rhythms are known across the world as reggae. This music is a combination of African, American, Blues, and Jamaican folk rhythms. Though this style of music is original only to Jamaica, it is known and loved globally. This musi... (read more)
Author: John-David Lusan
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6. Learn About Heroin Usage
February 04, 2009
Heroin is an addictive drug that is processed from morphine and usually appears as a white or brown powder. Its street names include smack, H, ska, junk, and many others. Heroin use is on the rise and it has become a serious problem in America.
Heroin abuse is associated with serious health conditions, including fatal overdose, spontaneous abortion, collapsed veins, and, particularly in users who inject the drug, infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
The short-term effects of heroin abuse appear soon after a single dose and disappear in a few hours. After an inject... (read more)
Author: Jonas Smith
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7. No Doubt Tickets - Don't Doubt Anymore
December 09, 2008
If you’ve been following Gwen Stefani’s music just waiting for the day when her band would one day back her up again, then get ready to step out of the waiting room… they’re back. Over anxious after almost five years of stiff seats and eccentric outfits? Check out StubHub for all your No Doubt tickets! The ska-rockers announced via their website that they are “ready to rock and roll” again, as demonstrated by the ever so clever instant messaging rotating on their website. The conversation, which ever so slyly begins with guitarist Tom Dumont writing, “What time at the studio today? I have cabi... (read more)
Author: Meaghan Clark
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8. Streetlight Manifesto Tickets- A Great Ska Sound!
September 22, 2008
Ska music has become one of the more popular genres of music in the past decade, as generations of young people become addicted to the fast paced lively sounds exhibited by ska. For those looking for a decent dose of jumping around, be sure to get your own pair of Streetlight Manifesto Tickets. Streetlight Manifesto is one of the most prominent American ska bands of today and the group originally hails from East Brunswick, New Jersey. They became well known in the local community of their New Jersey town for riding the third wave ska phenomenon in the early 2000s. They are widely regarded ... (read more)
Author: Alexa Evans
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9. Cake Tickets- Feed Your Sweettooth!
September 22, 2008
This is not of course the type of cake that you eat, but a pair of Cake tickets will certainly serve you well. They are a musical band originally based out of Sacramento, California that first formed in 1991. Since then they have been delivering deliciously sweet melodies to listeners across the planet. It is often classified by fans and critics as alternative or indie rock but this band dabbles in several genres including funk, ska, pop, jazz, rap and country. What’s more is that they pull off their unique sound and style beautifully. It is a sound that can easily be enjoyed by anyone wh... (read more)
Author: Alexa Evans
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10. Types of Reggae Music and Reggae Jargon
June 02, 2008
Jamaican Reggae music is a dynamic music form that is continually evolving and changing and it continues to do so to this day. Reggae music is a musical form of expression which artists have used to discuss topics ranging from cultural to social. Reggae musics' origins and beginnings can be traced back to the 1950's. This article will look at Reggae music genres from the earliest to the present. Also, we will define some Reggae jargon as it pertains to the genres.
Ska Ska is a style of Reggae music created in Jamaica during the 1950's to 1960's. The music is heavily driven by drums a... (read more)
Author: Andy Mullins
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11. Music Criticism Less than Jake
May 08, 2008
Chris Civitano Music Criticism
Although the "ska" band Less Than Jake, has been around since the early nineties, they have remained relatively unknown; this is because of their unique choice of instruments, and their eccentric rhythm. However, Less than Jake has become much more popular during the last few years because they now incorporate more meaning to their lyrics, and to their music as a whole. As a result, a band that once consisted of a group of kids aspiring to be an edgy punk band, has progressed to a group of musicians who have something meaningful to say. The growth of th... (read more)
Author: Christopher Civitano
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12. Reggae History 70s-80s
September 23, 2007
Reggae HistoryReggae History 70s to early 80sThe Reggae beat has been through many stages since its formulation in Jamaica in the early 1960s. It began with the Ska beat which derives from a strong influence of rhythm & blues, and then Rocksteady, before reaching it's worldwide appeal as Reggae during the Seventies to early Eighties and producing such artist's as: Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, Junior Delgado, Burning Spear, Third World, Pat Kelly, Matumbi, Black Uhuru, Black Roots, Big Youth, The Mighty Diamonds, One Blood, Junior English, Bunny Wailer, Prince Lincoln , Pablo Gad, Aswad, Stee... (read more)
Author: Donald Spence
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13. The Origins of Reggae Music
January 22, 2007
Caribbean music has entertained many music fans and has a great influence on the rest of the world. Music from the Caribbean islands such as Calypso, ska, rock steady and dancehall have evolved from each other and fused into what we know as reggae music. This music genre has also been influenced by elements of African rhythms and American blues. Strong bass lines and the bass drum beating characterize this music genre.
Reggae music originated from the island nation of Jamaica. This country is home to many homegrown musicians and record producers who have developed the distinctive style. L... (read more)
Author: Morgan Hamilton
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