#Gabre Selassie

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Laureate Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin (August 17, 1936 – February 25, 2006) was an Ethiopian poet and novelist. His novels and poets evoke retrospective narratives, fanciful epics, and nationalistic connotations. He is considered to be one of the most novelists along with Baalu Girma and Haddis Alemayehu, his books were successful in commercial sales and even academic thesis. His works are solely based in Amharic and English.

He was born in Bodaa Village, Ethiopia. He is part Amhara and part Oromo. He learned Ge’ez, the ancient language of the church, which is an Ethiopian equivalent of Latin. He helped the family by caring for cattle. He was still very young when he began to write plays while at the local elementary school. One of those plays, King Dionysus and the Two Brothers, was staged in the presence, among others, of Emperor Haile Selassie.

He attended the prestigious British Council-supported General Wingate school. He attended the Commercial school in Addis Ababa, where he won a scholarship to Blackstone School of Law in Chicago. He traveled to Europe to study experimental drama at the Royal Court Theatre in London and the Comédie-Française in Paris. He devoted himself to managing and developing the Ethiopian National Theater.

He attended the first UNESCO-organised World Festival of Black Arts and the Pan-African Cultural Festival. He was awarded his country’s highest literary honor, the Haile Selassie I Prize for Amharic Literature. The prize earned him the title of Laureate.

He was appointed as vice-minister of culture and sports and was active in setting up the Addis Ababa University Department of Theatre Arts. He wrote an extended, and very poetical, essay “Footprints in Time”, which appeared in large format with photographs. It traced Ethiopian history from the prehistoric time of Lucy, the first-known hominid that had been found in the Afar Desert in eastern Ethiopia.

He remained in close contact with the Ethiopian diaspora. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Sound System Culture Mini Festival

Sunday 15 September 2024

Review by Gopal Dutta

It’s a rainy September afternoon in the centre of Huddersfield, and I’m on Wood Street for the Sound System Culture Mini Festival, part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days programme.

The street transforms into a vibrant, colourful space where everyone is welcome. Gazebos shelter the Zion Inna-Vision Sound System, alongside several stalls catering to the daytime crowd who have braved the showers. There’s face-painting, vegan food and cakes, cards, and books on offer. Rainbow-coloured bunting flutters in the wind, the whole scene giving me that “festival” vibe despite the poor weather.

In the glowing, cave-like atmosphere of the Northern Quarter bar, a steady stream of people take their seats around the large pull-down screen that has been especially set up, and an air of expectancy pervades the air. “Filling up nicely,” says Professor Julian Henriques, visiting from London to present a programme of documentaries commissioned by his research unit, Sonic Street Technologies, at Goldsmiths University. Every seat is soon occupied, and more attendees line the walls or sit on the steps, eager to share in this collective experience. The distant siren from the outdoor sound system blends into the indoor atmosphere, merging the worlds of film and reality.

Introducing the first film, a fascinating documentary about Gabre Selassie and the formation of the Kingston Dub Club, Julian acknowledges the importance of Huddersfield in reggae history, mentioning the legendary Venn Street nightclub and declaring that “Huddersfield in the 80s was the epicentre of reggae in the UK.”

The film programme is an excellent whistle-stop tour of the current landscape of sound systems around the world, taking in Jamaica, India, Colombia, Brazil, Australia, and finishing, with a poetic circularity, in South Africa. All of the films highlight reggae music’s power as a force for self-empowerment, community building, and as a social safety valve.

Throughout the screening, more people continue to file into the venue. Each time the door opens and closes, you can hear the outdoor sound system and the lively Brazilian drums performance by Grupo de Gringos Percussion.

As the films end to a warm applause from the audience, we are at standing room only, with a diverse mix of young and old, a wide range of races and cultures represented—Huddersfield’s diversity in all its glory.

The scene inside mirrors what’s depicted on screen inside: a dimly lit, atmospheric room with a diverse crowd, food, and drink being served. The team have done a great job recreating the vibe of a dub club.

As the energy from the films flows out into the street, the same heavy bassline fills the air, with people chatting, dancing, laughing, eating, and drinking, with DJ Andi G on the decks and Marshall on mic duties.

Eventually, the sun makes an appearance, and over the next few hours, more people arrive, swaying to reggae bassline. The free entry means many passersby pop in, drawn by the sweet music and vibrant atmosphere. Conversations flow, with strangers bonding over their shared love for the music, their faces lighting up as familiar tracks play. There is a collective cheer as Marshall exclaims, “We don’t want no rain no more,” echoing the crowd’s mood.

Riddim Master from Ras Ambassador Sound System then takes control of the decks, delivering an all-vinyl set that opens with Rod Taylor’s unmistakable "His Imperial Majesty" and the warm crackle of dub. Next up is Bigga Puss from Shakatone Esquire Sound System, warming up the crowd with a seamless selection of ska, rocksteady, and roots. As the familiar tones of “Kunta Kinte Dub” by The Revolutionaries fade in, a moment of recognition sweeps through the crowd. Finally, the legendary Papa Burkey, pioneer of the Earth Rocker Sound System from the 80s, takes over, keeping the energy high as the dancing continues, alongside Ras Sis Highness and Dee Bo General on the mic.

Well done to the event team for creating such a vibrant festival, much-needed entertainment in the heart of Huddersfield.

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[mamayashi]

The only thing in my ears is Black Gold! you'll soon know why🎶😄🎶 Cooling out before the Black Gold album listening session at @kingston_dub_club tonight 8:30-10:30pm and them dubbing with Gabre Selassie and @duttybookman till 2am

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Out a east Dub at Wickie Wackie every Friday night with Uncle Ronny and Gabre Selassie... #FridaynightDub #YvadRivertonEP

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Addis Pablo w/ Ras Jammy & Gabre Selassie - the Sholin Temple {Kingston ...

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Charges against Gabre Selassie dropped

Charges against Gabre Selassie dropped

Charges have been dropped against Karlyle Lee, the popular proprietor of the weekly Dub Club event otherwise known as Gabre Selassie, after he was charged with a noise infraction on Apr. 23. All charges have been dropped, and Lee’s police permit was reinstated, as confirmed by Barbara Makeda Blake Hannah. Lee yesterday said that the event was in danger of shutting down after police refused to…

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Tmrw.Tday Culture Fest- May 17-23, 2017

Jamaica’s inaugural Tmrw.Tday Culture Fest just announced the lineup for their debut event! The music and culture festival will take place on a pristine beach in Negril, Jamaica for the week of May 17-23, 2017.

Tmrw.Tday has mastered an eclectic fusion of local and international talent, celebrating Caribbean heritage and global sounds alike. Headlining this year will be musical acts Protoje & The Indiggnation Live In Concert, Wolf + Lamb, Toddla T, and the festival’s official Reggae Ambassador Chris Blackwell. The Reggae Revival Concert and Crew Love Beach Party Showcase are among top highlights for the festival. Attendees can also look forward to nightly sunset Drum Circles at Irie Soul Beach featuring Sam Maher and Acro Buddhas plus intimate Dub & Reggae Lounges that will showcase Jamaica’s most talented and respected artists. Among those artists joining the beachside party include: Gabre Selassie, Yaadcore, Nick Monaco, David Marston, Teflon Zinc Fence, and Echomatik.

Tmrw.Tday- The Experience

Designated environments at Irie Soul Beach will host an array of beachside entertainment, wellness activations and delectable culinary feasts, spearheaded by some of the most distinguished innovators in the world. Attendees can look forward to various practices of yoga, fitness classes, health & medicinal healing workshops, guided meditations, and conscious lifestyle speakers that will guide attendees through a transformative experience found nowhere else within the festival realm.

Lead by international wellness ambassador and superfoods evangelist David Wolfe, self-care teacher, motivational speaker, and Irie Soul Program Co-Director Gillian B. and conscious lifestyle coach, meditation guide and founder of Irie Soul, Stacy Chang-Christoforou, Tmrw.Tday’s wellness offerings will provide a diverse selection of educational activities to cleanse the body, detoxify the mind, and heal the spirit.

Managing Partner of Tmrw.Tday Andrew Christoforou stated, “The most unique part about Tmrw.Tday culture fest is that its ultimate goal is to have people go within to better themselves and find true happiness…The planet is at a very critical stage and we believe that you must take care of yourself first before you take action to better the world.”

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Tmrw.Tday Culture Fest

Negril, Jamaica

May 17-23, 2017

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Rashae- FestPop Staff Writer

Jamaica’s Tmrw.Tday Announces Lineup for Inaugural Event Tmrw.Tday Culture Fest- May 17-23, 2017 Jamaica’s inaugural Tmrw.Tday Culture Fest just announced the lineup for their debut event!

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Thanks to JAH BLEM MUZIK FULL AUDIO : Kingston Dub Club - H.I.M Coronation Celebration 2014 Live Showcase FEAT: ** Gabre Selassie, Rory (Stone Love) ,Ras Haile, Malekot, Mikey General,Mark Wonder, Max Romeo, Chronixx, Jah9,Jesse Royal, Lutan Fyah, Addis Pablo, Keida..

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Addis Pablo w/ Ras Jammy & Gabre Selassie - the Sholin Temple {Kingston ...

[mamayashi]

This Sunday...All Roads Lead To @kingston_dub_club We are having a listening session of @samory_i 's debut album "BLACK GOLD" (from 8:30pm to 10:30pm) produced by @rorystonelove also Featuring Special Guest Selector @duttybookman alongside Rockers SoundStation w/Gabre Selassie 7b skyline dr. (reggae mountain,jackshill) www.kingstondubclub.com FORWARD EARLY & STAY LATE *** ROCKERS FAMBILY *** #blackdub🔥🔥🔥🔥 (at Kingston Dub Club)

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[jahblemmuzik]

Kingston Dub Club - H.I.M Coronation Celebration 2014 Download: http://bit.ly/13DnyAO Part 2: Live Showcase Featuring: ** Gabre Selassie Live Dubbing Vocals & Rory Stone Love Mixing down Bassline inna hardcore soundsystem stylee** Ras Haile Malekot Mikey General Mark Wonder Max Romeo Chronixx Jah9 Jesse Royal Lutan Fyah Addis Pablo Keida

[jahblemmuzik]

Kingston Dub Club - Rory Stonelove 2014 Pt 2 Download: bit.ly/X4DU2t Big up Gabre Selassie Keeping our culture alive. If your in Jamaica stop by Kingston Dub Club on a Sunday night and I guarantee you wont be disappointed. Check it out weekly here: www.rockerssoundstation.com