Raw power from Italy performs in pomona!

Raw power was nice enough to stop by the pit pomona to perform a few songs for the grateful fans!
Raw Power was formed in Italy in 1981 by Mauro and Giuseppe Codeluppi (voice and guitar).
The vinyl debut You Are the Victim (Meccano, 1983) made them a name for playing the roughest punk in in their home country.
Screams from the Gutter (Toxic Shock, 1985) is most likely their best album and a masterpiece of hardcore-metal crossover. Far from inventing a style this record is remarkable for ranking a brilliant range of riffs (all composed by guitarrist Giuseppe Codeluppi) and for being recorded by excellent musicians. Jazz drummer Helder Stefanini, metal guitarrist Davide Devoti and obsessed vocalist Mauro Codeluppi manage to define a sound which is outstanding in the punk scene. State Oppression, Hate and Power are the most famous songs, but the standouts are the thrilling A Certain Kind of Killer, the improvised jam Start a Fight, the fast and furious Police Police and the well structured Politicians. Wop Hour (Toxic Shock, 1986) is a live ep collecting out-takes from the Screams' sessions. big thanks to Raw power for coming out!

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Apart from The Beatles, which British group has had most top ten singles in total? What male vocalist legend has released a re-work of Gershwin's music?
What is the minimum  number of musicians a band must have to be considered a "big band"? What musical instrument's sales escalated from 228,000 in 1950 to 2.3 million in 1971?  What 1976 chart-topping song did Barry Manilow sing, but not write?

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(Free-Press-Release.com) October 5, 2010 --
Henry Turner Jr., CEO of Louisiana-based Hit City Records, has inked a new digital music Distribution deal with Savvy Muzik. With the agreement in place, Savvy Muzik will now begin international distribution of artists recording on the Hit City label. The deal will cover many stores and a new music catalog will be available worldwide through Savvy Musik.

“The signing of this agreement is an incredible opportunity for the talented artists who record on the Hit City label,” Turner says. “We will be able to expand our ability to promote our artists and provide an international platform for people all over the world to hear our music.”

Turner honed his music and management skills through playing in cover bands and on studio recordings. His early musical influences came from blues and jazz greats B.B. King, George Benson, as well as the hypnotic mellow reggae tones of Bob Marley.

In the 1980’s, he put his musician career on hold to work at various record labels. He eventually founded Hit City Records, an independent musician management and promotion company. His experiences with the Indie music scene eventually inspired him to put a new band together, “Flavor”. Along with managing Hit City Records, he’s now back onstage. Writing music and performing as lead vocalist and guitarist with “Flavor”, Turner is a pioneer in developing the new musical genre, Louisiana Reggae Soul and Funk.

Recently, one of the songs recorded with Turner’s first band, The Crystals; “Giving My Love to You,” was featured on the popular television show, “Chuck.”

SavvyMuzik is an Australian company that specializes in international distribution of independent music artists and labels. SavvyMuzik has nationally and internationally. They focus not so much on genre but on the quality of the products they distribute and license via their worldwide distribution and licensing network. SavvyMuzik is engaged in the development and promotion of artists that have the musical ability and desire to have their music heard by an international audience.

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Basco family at the museum of tollerance

The Basco family takes the museum of tolerance by storm.  Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Basco family hosted a variety of poets from their poetry group DPL (dead poetry lounge) with special readings by Arianna Basco, and Dante Basco.  The days program also included Nonosina’s Polynesian dance, martial arts demonstration from the Muay Thai School USA, music from Dj  Icy Ice from power 106fm, Viva La Vida Dance Company, and a special performance by Miss Wheelchair California 2010 Jennifer Kumiyama. Also skits from comedy groups OPM, and the sketch comedy show. Also special guest  emcees  for the event included actress Amy Hill (King of the Hill, American Dad, )  and actor  Brian Tee.(The fast and the furious 3  Tokyo  Drift)

The entire Basco family is filled with talented Poets, musicians, and actors.  I had the pleasure of meeting most of them Sunday at the Museum of Tolerance. I was able to hear poetry readings, talk with Dante Basco,(actor) and  see a performance from Arianna and the Basco brothers (Darion, Dante,Derek,and Dionysio).  The Basco Brothers are known as being the first Asian-American entertainment family doing anything from singing to Rhyming.  The whole program was an exciting experience, and I’m looking forward to seeing the Basco Family in the future.

UCLA Jazz & Reggae Fest

By Shalana Dennis

A great way to spend Memorial Day weekend, the 2010 UCLA Jazz and Reggae festival was a two day celebration with top notch artists like Raphael Saadiq, Q tip, The foreign exchange, Bilal, Nas, Damian Marley, Barrington Levy, Cham, Tizzy, and Etana.This parade of renowned artists were accompanied by our local LA band Detour Posse.

Pulling over 30,000 attendees and packed by mid afternoon, the UCLA Jazz and Reggae festival has gained notoriety in the community of music lovers for its picnic-style seating, amazing musical performances, international food court, and diverse vendor booths selling anything from food, to clothing, jewelry, and imported items from Africa and the diasporas adding a sense of belonging and participation.

Veteran Dance-Hall Artist Barrington Levy gave an electrifying performance, doing all the famous hits that his fans love. Etana had the crowd singing along as she danced across the stage, while Cham had the whole crowd dancing and singing along.

Headliners Damian Marley and NAS, performed songs from their new collaboration album called Distant Relatives. The two music Icons worked really well together, making a Reggae-Hip Hop sound that meshed well together and came off strong. It is not the first time they have worked together however, NAS appeared on a track off of Damian Marley’s album Welcome to Jamrock in the song “Road to Zion” which won two Grammy awards. I truly believe they were the highlight of the show, and I’m looking forward to seeing what acts UCLA puts together next year!

Gyptian Interview

Quest.              How long have you been performing?

Ans.                 I have been performing since the tender age of 10.  My father had a sound  system called feather tone, so, I was exposed to that industry at an early age, that’s where I got my inspiration, being on the road with him made          me want to perform.  

Quest.             What motivated the song serious times?

Ans.                 The suffering I experienced growing up as a Jamaican youth and the suffering the Jamaican people have to cope with on a daily basis.

Quest.              What do you feel about the rising popularity of dance hall music here in                             the ....US....?

Ans.                 I feel proud to be apart of the growth in the dancehall/Reggae Industry, and to help remove the barrier faced by our young artiste.  It has really  given ....Jamaica.... a lot of exposure, and sends a positive message knowing    that Reggae music can be on the same caliber as Hip-Hop.  People like   Bob Marley, Toots Hibberts, Peter Tosh and Sanchez just to name a few,      has fought hard to bring Reggae to the forefront of the worldwide music                  industry.

Quest.              Is it hard to be a popular musician and still hold on to your values?

Ans.                 No, we live what we learn and humility has taken me through day to day  life so, what I experience in life is what I sing about and I try to remain         true to who I am and where I’m coming from.

Quest.              Do you do any charity work?

Ans.                 Yes, I have contributed to several shows that benefit the homeless; I am an  avid supporter in the Garveymeade youth for progress association.  I work   a lot with community reconstruction to help develop opportunities for the     younger generation; I have also helped many homeless children, by                          sending them to school. 

Quest.              Was there a conflict with having a Seventh Day Adventist mother, and a                            Rastafarian father?

Ans.                 No, there wasn’t any conflict, firstly Rastafarianism is a way of life, its   how you live and it teaches you to love no matter what race colour, creed        or religion, we should all live as one, as his Imperial Majesty states

                        “one aim, one destiny, one love”

           

Dancehall Artist Cecile interview

Style, wit, grace, intelligence, creativity and flare for controversy are all key components for a budding diva. Add a bit of sexiness, a lethal body and stunning smile along with a large measure of talent and youve just defined the allure of CeCile Dancehalls Bad Gyal. Known simply as CeCile, this Jamaican is widely tipped as the woman most likely to join Dancehalls men in the mainstream. She already has a raft of popular Jamaican singles to her credit, but its her debut album of girl-power anthems, Bad Gyal, that is most likely to thrust her to the International stage.



CS.     Who are some of your musical influences?

Madonna, Fiona Apple, Anita Baker, Mariah Carey, Lauren hill, Super Cat, Shabba Ranks

CS.     How do you feel about how dance hall music has evolved?

i actually think its going backwards, for how big a music business it can be we certainly cant seem to get the structure of it right to confirm to the skeptics that its a viable business, not happy about that. BUt musically, there are artists who are being real creative and coming out with great sound and great quality work.

CS.    Who are some of your favorite reggae artists?

Currently - im liking a new chick called Keida, Timberlee, Lay Saw same way, Shabba, SUPER CAT, SEAN PAUL, SHAGGY

Veteras _ Marcia Griffiths, 

CS.     What current musical projects are you working on?- 

just continuing to work on my album while recording a ton of singles for the single driven market like Coffee, No Stress Over Man, Love HIm Fi u, Me Tek Your Man and on the reggae tip Anything (Cook fi u) HOME TONIGHT, Let Her GO, A NEW ONE CALLED GROUPIE

CS.     Who are some other artists you’ve worked with?

in the past Sean Paul, Shaggy, Lady Saw, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Olivia, Timbaland, most recently LIQUID< Professor< 

CS.     Who did you like working with most?

shaggy sean paul, 

CS.     How do you feel about the recent events taking place in JA? (violence, politics ect?)

its a part of every culture jamaicas no different, greed and corruption exists everywhere, hopefully we cna curb it and keep it a bay for a minute...hopefully we can try to help educate the youths about positivity and growth spiritually

CS.    Who is your favorite female reggae artist?

actually i dnt have one, my fv female of all times is Madonna i love Lady Saw, Etana