Ska Legend, StrangeJah Cole is interviewed in this clip from the upcoming documentary on ska and the birth of Jamaican music. This scene features the singers Stranger Cole & Patsy Todd.
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STRANGEJAH COLE CONTACT INFORMATION:
DUB PLATES
WILBURN T. COLE
EMAIL: strangejahcole@gmail.com
WILBURN A. COLE
EMAIL: 100studios@gmail.com
MANAGEMENT
WILBURN T. COLE
WILBURN A. COLE
MANAGEMENT EMAIL: 100studios@gmail.com
BOOKINGS - US
CARL NEWMAN
EMAIL: rootsrecords@gmail.com
BOOKINGS - Jamaica, Caribbean, Europe
WILBURN T. COLE
EMAIL: strangejahcole@gmail.com
WILBURN A. COLE
EMAIL: 100studios@gmail.com
ROAD MANAGEMENT & PUBLICIST
KAREN @ 100JAMAICA MUSIC
EMAIL: 100Jamaica@gmail.com
StrangeJah Cole (formerly Stranger Cole), an expressive singer/performer and prolific songwriter, is one of the chief architects of Reggae Music.
A progeny of a musical family (his father Philip and Uncle Gilbert were guitarists), Cole had been singing and performing long before the advent of the Ska beat in Jamaica. It is not surprising, therefore, that he is credited with writing and singing the first Reggae Song "Bangarang". That was shortly after Jamaica had gained political independence from Britain in 1962.
He also penned hits such as "When You Call My Name", "Just Like A River", "Down By The Train Line", "Give Me The Right", "Come Back", "World--s Fair", "Artibella", "Uno Dust Tres", "Pretty Cottage", "In And Out The Window" sung by Monty Morris, and "Sugar Plum" sung by Milli Small and Owen Gray.
His current albums and CD--s include:
"The Mailman", "Over Come", "Hice Gold", "Front Page", "Ska 59 -- 69 Vols. 1, 2, 3", and single "Lucky Dog". CD--s in the works include "Best of Strangejah Cole" and "My Place".
The Front Page project is a collaboration with his son Squidly Cole, an award-winning musician who plays drums for Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers, Lauren Hill, Jimmy Cliff, and Mutabaruka.
Another son, Philip Cole, a.k.a. "Phil Cold" is a producer/arranger and operator of a recording studio in Mississauga, Canada. The youngest member of the Cole clan, Chris Cole, is making his musical mark as a singer in Canada.
StrangeJah Cole was nominated for the 1995 Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award, given at the 14th Martins Awards Presentation at the State Palace Theatre, New Orleans, Louisiana. Other nominees included Rita Marley, Burning Spear, Judy Mowatt and Olivia Grange. He is the recipient of a certificate of merit from the Jamaican Government for his pioneering contribution to the development of the country--s music industry. He received the key to the City of Compton, California, for his contribution to Black History in that community.
In addition to being inducted into the Canadian Black Music Hall of Fame, StrangeJah Cole received the 1994 Canadian Reggae Music Award for 25 years achievement. A photograph of the record store he owned and operated in Kensington Market, Toronto in the early 1980--s, is included in the Canadian Heritage collection. He received an award for being an active participant with AIDS research and education, and for his fund-raising contributions for the eradication of AIDS in Los Angeles, California.
In 1996, Strangejah Cole received the Heineken Star Time Award. He also received the Carnival Award from Byron Lee, on the "Tribute to the Greats" show.
On July 1st, 2001, StrangeJah Cole received the "Canada Salutes Cultural Icon" award along with "Calypso King of the World" -- Slinger Francisco better known as The Mighty Sparrow, and Clement "Coxone" Dodd - one of the island--s pioneering music producers.
StrangeJah Cole was one of the driving forces behind a concerned Jamaican group in California, which raised funds for the victims of Hurricane Gilbert. As a pioneer, Cole has helped artists such as Ken Boothe, and the Mighty Diamonds with their first recordings and was responsible for introducing the Techniques and I Jahman Levi to the Duke Reid stable.
Cole is still one of the hottest and most sought after artists who can blend oldies with the modern songs to satisfy the young and the young at heart. His fame and popularity are highly rated in places such as the United States, Europe, Canada, Africa, Japan and the Caribbean.
With his belief strongly rooted in the love of live, peace and unity, StrangeJah Cole salutes his fellowmen with respect and honor through music.
100Studio presents the debut release of Squidly Cole, son of legendary StrangeJah Cole and nephew of Tabby Diamond of the Mighty Diamonds.
Performing hits from his debut album, Babylon Days.
3 Nights – 6 Shows - December 11th, 13th, 15th at 9:00PM & 11:00PM 21+ event.
Limited tickets available at the door or in advance at www.nimbitmusic.com/squidlycole
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Bien ou Bien?? Un nouveau son est en telechargement gratuit dans la boutique a l'onglet "Single" "Kenny-C feat Yoda aka Toupty Killer - Ouvre les yeux" Laissez vos impressions et n'hesitez pas a faire tourner
Its been a while and we thought it was about time we updated you on what we've been up to. Our debut EP Little World is now available at our gigs and will soon be available from our myspace and facebook pages, you will also be able to download it from itunes, but we don't have a release date for this as yet.
To celebrate the fact that we have now reached 25,000 plays on myspace, we are giving you a free MP3 of Rockabye Baby. All you have to do is send your email address to queen.elvis@yahoo.ie and we will send it to you.
We have spent the last year rehearsing with a full band and are now ready to bring it on the road. You can get a look at us when we appear on Balcony TV this week with the full line up. We are currently taking bookings for gigs/concerts/festivals and can be contacted on the email above, or through our myspace and facebook pages.
Thankyou for your continued support in what has been a great year for us!
Bien ou Bien?? Un nouveau son est ecoute sur ma page: AU RYTHME DU SKA feat Gorah et Princess K'Shu Extraits de Summer Session 2009 Laissez vos impressions et n'hesitez pas a faire tourner
Par la meme occasion passez faire un tour a la boutique deux nouvelles mixtape a telecharger gratuitement "Petit freestyle entre aims" et "Premiere Salve"
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Hi dear Friend ;-) ,
it..s me Jondo. I hope your doing right and I am glad to present you my new Album „Pure“.
It is an solo acustic album and in march it will be yours, won..t it ? ;-)
On my upcoming Jondo Pure & Acustic Tour 2009 I will also perform my 10 brandnew songs. On this intimate acustic tour me the Rainbow Warrior aka Jah Gringo will be supported by my background musican and of course I will bring along a lot of energy
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So let..s go „Good Girl“ call a friend & come a „Litlle Closer“ and walk „Ten Million Miles“ for my Concert....
All the best Peace & Bless Jondo
THANKS FOR BEING OUR FRIEND ISLAND STYLE SUNDAYS IS GOING TO BE THE PLACE TO GO ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT HOT HOT HOT..WITH PARTY DECK FUN , GAMES , LIMBO CONTESTS, GREAT LIVE ISLAND MUSIC , WITH THE BLK REGGAE VIBZ BAND FROM THE ISLAND OF ANTIGUA. WITH GUEST DJ, ANTONIO DIVIFILIO, AND THOMO WHITEDREAD OUR MC FROM JAMAICA.... GREAT FOOD, FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE , GREAT BEVERAGES, BRING YOUR LOVED ONES AND FAMILY MAY 24TH AND EVERY SUNDAY AFTER STARTING AT 3PM........WE BE JAMMIN..YU WAH COME TO? ALSO VISIT NASHVILLE REGGAE FOR ALL LISTINGS OF REGGAE IN NASHVILLE WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ NASHVILLEREGGAE
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