2010-12-11
For twenty-some years, Jamaican musician, Buju Banton (real name Mark Myrie) has made socially-conscious music from his home town of Kingston. However, for the past year, he has been incarcerated in Florida on drug conspiracy charges. Currently out on bond after a mistrial and having served almost a year, he is due to be re-tried in February 2011. That hasn't stopped him. His latest release, "Before the Dawn", continues his legacy of making inspiring reggae music and has been nominated for a Grammy. Want to keep up on his case? Want to join the "Free Buju" campaign? Go to http://www.thisisbujubanton.wordpress.com Rebecca Ruth
PATRICE LAROSE AND JULIA SARR
Set Luna
Rokia Traore
Bowmboi
Frikstailers
Guacha EP + En Son De Paz
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Ilembe - Honoring Shaka Zulu
NIBS VANDERSPUY
Beautiful Feet
Celso Fonseca
Rive Gauche Rio
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