December 3, 2009 – 12:16 pm
Last week, Blitz The Ambassador, armed with his band The Embassy Ensemble, a string section and a slew of special guests (John Forte, BAJAH, Kate Mattison, Tess and more) took over Royal Blue Studios in Brooklyn to record a live session for MTVU’s House Band series. The studio is run by Robert Honablue, who has [...]
November 23, 2009 – 3:02 pm
Opening night after party for the Broadway musical ‘Fela!’ held at Gotham Hall – Press Room. New York City, USA – 23.11.09
NY Times Review
NY Mag Review
November 10, 2009 – 11:42 am
*Photos by Delphine Fawundu-Buford
Along with Buju Banton and Sizzla, Capleton spearheaded dancehall’s return to reggae tradition, tackling Rastafarian spiritual themes and using classic roots reggae as a musical foundation. His lyrics are deep, precise, and thoughtful. His stage shows are nothing less than dynamic, explosive performances. But his remarkable staying power and longevity may be [...]
November 10, 2009 – 11:40 am
“I can’t seem to stop talking about these guys.“ -Puja Patel, The Village Voice
The Roots Jam Session last night was a total OKayPlayer family affair. Bajah + The Dry Eye crew was in the building to do a mini set from their mixtape ‘Kings Of Salone‘.
B+DEC is from Sierra Leone and their music reflects [...]
October 29, 2009 – 6:07 pm
Donna Karan and Sting hosted the launch of Bobby Sager’s new photography book “The Power of the Invisible Sun” at Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Center in the Stephen Weiss Studio on Tuesday. The book is a collection of Sager’s photography taken from September 11, 2001 until early 2009, depicting refugees, orphans, child soldier and ordinary [...]
October 29, 2009 – 4:49 pm
Thanks to everyone who came out and partied with us for The Okayfrica CMJ Closing Party!! It was a HUGE success. The new Knitting Factory in Brooklyn was bursting at the seams with energy and good peoples. IyaDedE rocked. Blitz rocked. Jahdan rocked. And the Village Voice seems to agree. [...]
October 27, 2009 – 11:36 pm
Sierra Leone’s Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew gave an explosive show at the new Knitting Factory in Brooklyn on Saturday, Oct. 23 as part of the Okayplayer
“Okay Africa” showcase. Featuring a wide range of danceable yet highly politicized anthems, their sound melds Afro-pop with dancehall, hip-hop and roots reggae. [...]
October 26, 2009 – 11:06 pm
“The night peaked with the Dry Eye Crew pulling audience members onstage to do the “Jacky Jacky” – a frat dude flailed about, two young girls battled each other, Ngaujahthe provided some fancy footwork, and those who couldn’t do the step (right, left, right shake shake) were content to jump up and down. The chorus [...]
September 19, 2009 – 11:22 pm
Hello Canada! This weekend Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew represent at the critically acclaimed Manifesto Festival Of Music, Art & Culture – 4 days of events across Toronto, culminating in a massive free outdoor concert at Nathan Phillips Square, headlined by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek). Also rocking the stage are [...]