The Reggae Community mourns the loss of one of our ambassadors and one of reggae’s true giants, Joseph Hill lead singer of the group ‘Culture’ an innovative genius, spiritual philosopher, family man and gentleman. Hill exemplified the artistic excellence, which has earned reggae music and Jamaica the respect of the world. Hill was an endless source of intellectual and spiritual insight and a keen commenter on society as well as a historian not only for his music but also for his culture. The music of Culture will echo in the annals of reggae history as one of the jost important catalogues created and his presence as an artist remembered for the style, elegance and class, which always distinguished Joseph Hill. Condolences to his wife and partner Pauline Hill, the family, band, friends and fans. You will be missed Joseph!                                                                                         

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The release date for the highly anticipated Jamaican gangsta tale, 'Shottas', has been pushed back to Friday, September 22. All across the United States, fans of this now classic Cess Silvera film, has been anxiously awaiting its theatrical debut, which was slated for Friday, September 15. According to executives at Sony/Screen Gems, interest in the movie's release has been so overwhelming, they have made the decision to move the date to Friday, September 22, not only make it's debut at select theatres in Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston and Atlanta, but fans in Detroit, Chicago and Oakland, California, will now be able to share in this historical event. According to Cess Silvera, Writer, Director and Producer of the film, "Shottas has the potential of becoming, the first movie out of the Caribbean to get a nationwide and international release by a major movie studio."  Box office sales from the opening weekend will determine whether or not ‘Shottas’ becomes a nationwide release. “Shottas” stars Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Paul Campbell, Louie Rankin', Wyclef Jean, Assassin, and Jabba.

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Happenings:

International Caribbean Music Festival 2006 takes place on Saturday, Oct. 7, presenting Columbus Day & Weekend Carnival at the Bicentennial Park (downtown Miami). Check www.icmfest.com for more info.

That’s all for now, walk good til nex time.