Taj Weekes releases single from new CD

Taj Weekes Releases Rain Rain, Single from 'A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen'

Jatta Records presents Taj Weekes and Adowa's ground breaking third album, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, set for worldwide release on August 10, 2010. Their debut single, Rain Rain, ushers in a deluge of fresh reggae songs laced with acoustic strings including guitar, violin and cello with splashes of soulful harmonica and a touch of afro-folk simplicity for an album that will challenge listeners to redefine common perceptions of reggae and where it's heading as a genre.

Originally prompted by the circumstances created by Hurricane Katrina, Rain Rain laments the delayed and often ineffectual action following the devastating events experienced by residents of Louisiana and neighboring states in August 2005. Weekes vocalizes, "When the Rain Rain washed away / caring went away / now love’s gone dry beneath a saturated sky." Weekes adds, "It seems appropriate that the song is ready for release just as the five-year anniversary of the disaster is commemorated." However, Weekes continues, "Though Rain Rain references Katrina, the message goes above and beyond the isolated story of a flood and brings to mind the continuous downpour of human suffering and natural disasters the world over and how quickly we forget." He sings, "The newsreels are all soaked / the day the levees broke / since no one's speaking / the roof's still leaking.

Now love's down to a drizzle / memories how they fizzle / amnesia's in they've forgotten."Rain Rain continues in the classic roots reggae tradition of singer as town crier or in more modern terms, as news commentator on world events. But as sobering as the message may be in recalling images of many of the world’s recent tragic events… from hurricanes to tsunami to floods… one cannot help but find a ray of sunshine and hope in this song with its easy flowing rhythm, bluesy harmonica accents and Weekes’ trademark raspy edged voice harmonizing with the smooth female backing vocals.

Song Reviews

XM/Sirius Satellite Radio Program Director Dermot Hussey observes, "Songwriter Taj Weekes draws inspiration from poetry: the imagery of the elements in Rain Rain and the fine ironies of inaction in the Land Of Dreams since the levees broke."

Ted Boothroyd, contributing editor for The Beat magazine and JahWorks.org writes, "Rain Rain fits perfectly within the rest of Taj Weekes' oeuvre: a gentle and very appealing musical setting for a poetic, yet very pointed, exposure of uncomfortable truths."

Music Video

The release of the single Rain Rain is closely followed by the premiere of the music video, filmed on location in St. Lucia. View the video in coming days at www.tajweekes.com/video.

Taj Weekes and Adowa, An Unforgettable Reggae Groove

Taj Weekes and his band Adowa unite a true social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Blending in elements of acoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity, the band's vibrant sound defies genre and has garnered critical acclaim and a wide audience across the globe. To date, the group has released two full-length albums to critical acclaim, Hope & Doubt and Deidem, which won "Best Reggae Album" at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards. The band is set to release their much-anticipated third CD, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, in August 2010.
More 'Rain Rain' Coming Your WayPurchase a download of Rain Rain today! Listen and Purchase Here!

Rain Rain will premiere live on August 7th at 11:30 pm at Joe’s Pub in New York City. Attendees will receive a Limited Edition Rain Rain CD Single to commemorate the event. Visit JoesPub.com or call (212) 539-8778 for more info.Get a free download on http://tajweekes.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=979fed0efe84bce006ac90f36&id=5a6e77c8b9&e=536cc9fb3b, FaceBook and ReverbNation for those who join the mailing list through the end of August.
Rain Rain 10/10 Giveaway - In honour of A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen’s release date, August 10, 2010, the first 10 people who sign up 10 friends on the TajWeekes.com Mailing List will receive one of 10 signed copies of the Limited Edition Rain Rain CD Single, which is not available for retail purchase. (Your friends need only reference your name in the “How did you find us?” box.)
Media Contact
Sarah Scott - Director of Media Relations - Jatta Records
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