Check Out Lenni I, Isha Bel, Via Rosa, Scholar Di Intellect, Jamaican Trail Music Reggae Band,
F Major Reggae Band Live And Many Others At The ReggaeWellness Expo & Music Festival,
July 21/22/23 In Port Antonio, Jamaica
Check Out Lenni I, Isha Bel, Via Rosa, Scholar Di Intellect, Jamaican Trail Music Reggae Band, F Major Reggae Band Live And Many Others At The Reggae Wellness Clinic Expo & Music Festival, July 21/22/23 In Port Antonio, Jamaica
Press Release July 15th, 2017
Lenni I, Straight outta Port Antonio, Roots Reggae, www.lenniimusic.com * Isha Bel (Dancehall/Roots Reggae) * Via Rosa, (Neo Pop Soul, Chicago, ILL.) * Jamaican Trail Music Reggae Band, (Roots Rock Reggae, St. Catherine, Jamaica) https://www.facebook.com/JtrailsManagementLtd/ * Scholar Di Intellect, (Dance Hall Reggae, Kingston, Jamaica) https://www.facebook.com/scholardiintellect/ F Major Reggae Band (Roots Rock Reggae, Kingston Jamaica) all performing at the 1st Annual Reggae Wellness Natural Health Expo Conference & Festival, in the remote City of Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. July 21-22-23, 2017, Admission $10, Tickets Available at https://www.ticketpal.com/ and from Lenni I Music 876-401-3214.
Headlining the Festival on Saturday is Tchiya Amet (Reggae Fusion Jazz, Chicago, Ill, by way of Northern California), www.tchiya.com
“Her music is rooted in Roots Reggae, Afro Brazilian, Afro Cuban and Native American Traditional music, a blend of Indigenous and Contemporary world rhythms I call “Reggae Fusion Jazz”– says Sirron Kyles, General Manager at HousTone Records. It’s hard to put Tchiya’s music are her into a category, but if you enjoy listening to great music with an incredible Island feeling, then you will surely enjoy The Best, Tchiya Amet’s new CD release by HousTone Records. This record is a collection of music spanning Tchiya’s 20 year career, and the title says it all: it is definitely “The Best”. The CD has a Jazzy Reggae, Latin, World Native vibe, and her live shows are definitely something special and she will also be performing her recordings of “Ancient Egyptian Fusion Reggae” music .
1st Annual Reggae Wellness Natural Health Expo Conference & Festival, in the City of Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. July 21-23, 2017, Admission $10. Tickets Available at https://www.ticketpal.com/
“Connecting Natural Health Care Seekers with Natural Health Care Givers”
There are three important aspects to every Reggae Wellness Event: The First is to provide a platform for conscious Reggae and World Music artists to perform. Reggae Wellness Expo is about wellness, but it´s also about live Reggae and inspiring music, promoting The Next Generation Of Jamaican Reggae Music Rising Stars. Honoring Unsung Jamaican Music Pioneers Each Year is how “RW” seeks to be a beacon of encouragement.
This Year The Honor Goes ToLegendary High Symbol’s Band Leader, Ludlow ‘Bingie’ Lloyd Mckenzie.
“Her music is rooted in Roots Reggae, Afro Brazilian, Afro Cuban and Native American Traditional music, a blend of Indigenous and Contemporary World Rhythms, Kinda Jazzy, Kinda Latin, Kinda World, Kinda Native; I call it “Reggae Fusion Jazz”, definitely something special”- says Sirron Kyles, General Manager, HousTone Records www.tchiya.com
High Symbol, Roots Rock Reggae, Kingston, Jamaica, With a wealth of experience and professionalism, the High Symbol Band is recognized as one of the best bands in Jamaica, with the commitment to spread authentic Jamaican Reggae Music throughout the world, keeping live band music alive.
Lenni I, Straight outta Port Antonio Roots Reggae, “After an impressive performance at “Weekenz” a journalist gave an excellent review in the hot publication “CHAT” that declared: “Lenny I is on the next level; with excellent, profound, quality militant and loving yet, very versatile, Roots Reggae Music.”
Lenni I
Jamaican Trail Band
Scholar di Intellect
Jamaican Trail Music Reggae Band, (Roots Rock Reggae, St. Catherine, Jamaica) This talented set of youngsters, continue to work hard at their craft, by performing their own dynamic high energy live shows, but also becoming known for professionally backing headline artists.
Scholar Di Intellect, (Dance Hall Reggae, Kingston, Jamaica) Di’Scholar
Deep intellectually “subliminally challenged however obligates life, and righteousness”.
Reggae/dance hall entertainer focusing on reality. And More!
The event is Located at a 3 hour drive By Car from the Kingston Airport, and right in The Heart Of Downtown Port Antonio. Neville Antonio Park is located in the Errol Flynn Marina, and a short walk from the popular Bikini Beach. Port Antonio is Located at the Foothills of Blue Mountain, with Neighborhoods That Allow Guests To enjoy Jamaican culture and take leisurely walks to the best nearby beaches, shops, Markets, Craft Markets and the Village. There are so many Restaurants where they can mix and mingle with local residents of Port Antonio, Jamaica.
To Truly Experience The Authentic Culture Of Jamaica And Its People we recommend that all choose authentic “Jamaican Home Style Live & Ital” recipes created by our Chefs Iyanbinghi and Lenni I, plus multicultural delights from Chef Via Rosa, from their Restaurant Menus offered daily, along with many other Chefs setting up as vendors at the Festival Expo. Admission $10; $5 in advance. Coupons available.
Tickets Available at https://www.ticketpal.com/
Summer WELLNESS with
Kemetic Healing Science at the DOJO June 25!
Children of the SUN Summer Solstice Gathering.
Today is June 24, 2017
Join us on one of the longest days of the year honoring the Summer Solstice, as we explore several aspects of Energetic Healing Therapies from Ancient Kemet (Indigenous African Egypt). You will learn about Energy Healing, Meditation, Sacred Chants, Sound Healing, Yoga, Live and Natural Foods, PLUS Reggae Music to close out the day. All founded on traditions from Ancient Egypt. You can also receive a one-on-one healing treatment from the practitioners that will be there.
will open the day with a Kemetic Meditation Session. Lotus Love Spirit healing will also be in the Healing Room offering her healing services, readings and wellness products. She is a Ra Sekhi (Kemetic Reiki) Priestess and Practitioner. You can learn more about Lotus Love here at https://lotuslovespirithealing.com/
“Lotus Love Spirit Healing is a conceptual healing art form intended to release fear, relax, remove stress and receive healing, and connect individuals with universal love. Cantrel Connell provides a wholistic approach to healing the mind, body, spirit and soul with the use of sacred and divine energy, sound and color, frequencies, carefully selected natural herbs and tinctures, guided meditation and intuition.”
A Musical Offering to the Divine, the Cosmic Forces also known as Gods and Goddesses that live within all of us. Songs and chants of love and devotion to the Ancestors. Songs to awaken these Cosmic Forces within you. Tchiya Amet sings songs from her wellness collection of Ancient Egyptian Spiritual Music. from The Blue Lotus Speaks vol. 1: Anpu, The Opening.
Ra Sekhi Kemetic Reiki Presentation by Khemra Anetera and Lotus Love Spirit Healing at 2 pm
Ra Sekhi is the Kemetic approach to an energy healing technique that is commonly known as Reiki. These two masters and practitioners will provide the safe space for you to experience and to know more about this technique.
For information about Lotus Love, see links above.
will present an introduction to the Neters with Cosmic Sound Healing at around 3 pm. KemeTones is similar to acupuncture using sound instead of needles. Acutonics tuning forks are tuned to the planetary frequencies according to the Music of the Spheres by Pythagoras. (We all know that he studied in Ancient Kemet before coming up with his ideas and theories. ) The tuning forks are then placed directly on the body or in the energy field, thus removing blocks to the flow of energy. These blocks are the cause of all illness, pain or disease, so when the block is removed, the pain illness or disease are eliminated. for ore information, viist kemetones.org
will be available for one-on-one sessions, at the event, or you can make an appointment to receive a treatment for the duration of her time in Chicago, until July 6. Visit her page at reggaewellness.com/tchiya-amet-el-maat/. for more info, and also to schedule an appointment: KemeTones, HeruScopes, Open Your Money Flow, Energy FLOW Analysis, etc. Her line of wellness products will also be available: TeaChiya herbal products, AstMaataJi oils and flower essences, and Light House Wellness Products. also available online at reggaewellness.com/corner-store
will present his healing artform at 4:30: is it a concert? is it a healing session? YES! It is beyind description, it must be heard, felt and experienced. This is a MUST SEE for your Summer Solstice Alignment!
“Audio Pharmacology is an integrative technique of ancient healing systems used in a form of medicinal music, light, movements and visuals. This class will go over it’s uses through the 5 element system (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, Fire) coupled with other sight and sound modalities to aid in the sensational process of tonal healing thru inspirational meditation, deep breathing, color, light, sacred images, elemental/ environmental audio references, energy/organ systems, frequency balancing, and binaural/monaural brain waves.”
so, c’mon out, feel the vibez, get in alignment with the Summer Solstice with the Healing Wisdom of Ancient Kemet and Beyond! Brought to you by REGGAE WELLNESS. HOTEP! Supreme Peace.
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Live and Natural Foods from Via Rosa at the Summer Solstice Gathering This Sunday at the DOJO
Chef Via Rosa
Eating Naturally is what Chicagoans can expect from Chef Via Rosa Sunday June 25, and have the opportunity to learn about different wellness therapies. Chef Via Rosa will be serving some of her favorite live and natural dishes.
“Expect an explosion of flavor in every bite. Trust me! Many people are aware of her music skills, and are surprised to know that cooking was how she got started in music! She began as a personal chef for several musicians and studios, One thing led to another and the rest is History!” Tchiya Amet
This Sunday, June 25, she will be serving Live Dish: CURRY “CAULIFLOWER RICE” PILAF; TAHINI LEMON KALE; PLANTAIN FRY BREAD W/MINT CHUTNEY. $5 each or $13/plate. JALAPENO LIMEADE $3/glass. OR, A PLATE AND A DRINK FOR $15. BAM! BYOB TEQUILA…..
Lluvia has been trained in holistic and therapeutic cooking as well as traditional gourmet cuisine. Her specialties involve combining different ethnic dishes and spices from various cultural traditions. A magical blend, just a special as she is.
Yes, this is the Personal Observation of the current alignment. Normally, I combine the two but this event is too big for just one post, at least from my perspective. This will contain a timeline of the event as it unfolded and revealed great truths to me. My intention is that this will somehow assist you along your journey, or at least help you when looking back on the events.
It’s Personal: Winter 2016 Planetary Alignment Part 2
The Alignment began on January 20. I was just returning from successfully completing my first KemeTones Certification and Retreat in Jamaica. That Mercury Retrograde however, got me pretty good with all kinds of technical difficulties. However, the Portal of Djehuty Opening provided a way for deep communication, truths revealed, lessons learned, and of course, sharing the wisdom and the teachings. I did not even find out about the alignment until it had already begun! I KNEW that I had to write about this. However, I ALSO knew that it would be unwise for me to begin the investigation, let alone, using the computer for this report, UNTIL THE PORTAL OF DJEHUTY HAD CLOSED. Until Mercury Retrograde was over! This was very difficult, as I was very excited, and wanted to get the news out to the people as soon as possible.
Anyway, I kept myself occupied with other things, and put the celestial event out of my mind. I did not even unpack my suitcase until Mercury Retrograde was over!
January 25, Mercury Retrograde ended. I spent the day catching up on emails. I was also preparing to go Tulum Mexico for the Tulum Winterfest. Then, I found out that the event had been cancelled. I was kinda bummed, But the airlines website also mentioned that there was heavy violence and to consider postponing any travels to Mexico. There is always a gift in adversity, so I took this as a sign that it was best to remain at home.
Next, LLuvia’s new video was released. This was exciting because her birthday was coming up on the 27th, and this would be great exposure for the Benefit Concert that would be happening in less than a week. The benefit for the Chicago Redemption of course! You can read about this here, Chicago Redemption, or the gofundme.com/saveviashome
anyway, here is the video! no that is not LLuvia in the video….
I must admit, I had my hopes up about the write-up. They were talking about the dancers in the video, representing a Hispanic young man and the young Muslim woman wearing the scarf. And then Lluvia was quoted as saying “Na’el is Muslim and I am Mexican.” silence. well, I know I should not take things personal. But I was crushed. II felt like her entire African heritage had been denied or ignored. Including, her mother. I felt invisible, not the first time something like this happened either… I tried to talk to her about my feelings, but it was right before her birthday, and I did not want to be so petty. (this might be a good moment to revisit the part 1 to review the info from the reading….) So I said nothing. That was my old way of handling difficult situations, say nothing, do nothing. But, that usually means that at some moment in the future, there will be a big blowup. sigh.)
I kept looking online at cultural news and current events. I actually enjoy spending precious moments, that could be spent more productively, skimming thru social media for gems and tools. like the one I am about to show you. Yes, I came across this shortly after the video write-up. #astroSH
#astroSH yes, a movement to uncover sexual harassment in astronomy departments. HELLO? sound familiar? If you know anything at all about me, you know what happened next. I made a cup of tea. I cried. I did a pendulum reading. I consulted the Ancestors and Guides, prayed. and then I added my experience.
more silence,
I cried myself to sleep.
The next morning, I managed to communicate my feelings to my daughter. She informed me that the writers left out the dialogue where she described in detail her complete lineage, and about the family efforts to maintain the property.
Later that day, there were several tweets and comments about my story, so someone had read about it. A few reporters contacted me, and even someone from a congresswoman’s office. I was not really trying to “get anything” as many asked of me. I just wanted to share my experience, and perhaps warn others, or help find others that had same experience at UT Austin in the Astronomy department. #astroSH confirmed that I was not alone. Someone had mentioned this to me 10 years ago about Astronomy departments, but I did not know the depth or the degree, or that it was a longstanding mess. However, the silence also showed me that #astroSH is 1) just for #whitefeminism and/or 2) Neil de Grasse Tyson is both very popular and powerful, and people are angry that I said anything about it.
Also on this day, I learned that although it was too late to be booked as an entertainer, I would be able to get a booth, at a rate I can afford, at a festival in Negril Jamaica! The Stepping High Ganja Festival. This is amazing because Ganja only just recently became legal in Jamaica! HOW ABSURD IS THAT????? (I was in Cairo the summer after the revolution over there. This is a trend I can get used to.)
This festival has become the beginning of another aspect of my vision manifesting: international wellness tours. After the festival, we are planning to have a workshop at a yoga studio in Kingston. Then a radio interview conducted by Mutabaruka, at his request. And the week will end with a free concert and free KemeTones sound healing sessions in Portland. I will be available for one-on-one sessions or consultations in between the scheduled events.
At first, I thought I was “only” going to build a Wellness Center in Ecuador. Now, I see that there will be Kemetic Wellness Centers all around the World, wherever the Diaspora are. And I will be conducting Tours to visit the various Wellness Centers. Things are actually falling into place, or rising into space. Manifesting. materializing, right before my eyes.
Back to the planetary alignment!
The next day, January 27, was Lluvia’s birthday. The concert date is getting close. I pulled out photos from when our family was young, and put together a collage. I also recorded her birth story.
You gotta take a look at her birth chart. it is interesting to compare to the chart for 1990 and for 2016. there is great alignment in both cases. You can see the charts here at part 1
In both of these cases, normally, I might have remained silent. but where has that gotten me? Only to erupt at another moment in time. Better to face it now, in the moment. Trusting my actions, and the words that come from my mouth, or are typed with my fingers.
all I can say at this moment is that I felt like the universe is/was making a necklace with my life. each moment or experience: like a new bead or a pearl. a new precious stone or gem, packed with positive vibrations and potential. Just like the chart of the planetary alignment.
My life was dazzling and twinkling with magical gems and moments. I could feel the energy building, and I did not want it to stop.
I am not sure what will come of the #astroSH or my announcement about the rape incident. I can tell you that it felt good to look into the events, the past, to reconnect with people that knew me back then, it felt good to ask questions that I was too afraid to ask back then. It feels good to go forward with the steps and taking actions that I could not take back then. It feels good to examine the different direction that my life took after the incident. I can honestly say that this healing journey, through and beyond my trauma, will allow me to become an even greater healer in the areas of surviving sexual assault and also healing PTSS. I am looking forward to what comes next.
It has been very challenging to finish this article, because things are happening everyday. Besides, I have yet to even observe the alignment due to all of the wonderful rain and cloudy weather. All I can do is observe it unfolding…
I learned that twitter is more than just for social media. It is like a mini battle ground for people to express themselves and have arguments with people they may never see in person. Up until this week, I had only experienced the positive and fun side of twitter. the networking aspect of twitter. The spontaneous, in the moment aspects. This was something else. Not sure if I will travel there so freely in the future. I did get sucked in to a few battles with trolls and Tyson supporters. The person that posted this meme blocked me from seeing their posts! I can only imagine the fun these people had with my story and subsequent comments. I even deleted a few of my comments! LOL!
Next on the timeline is the concert fundraiser. The Youth raised over $2000 to go towards the apartment building fund!
(Yes, they made it sound like LLuvia is single handedly saving the apartment building. Yes, it was the editor that did this, not LLuvia.) I learned that when you are interviewed, it is crucial to read the article RIGHT before it is published. Anyway, it was a tremendous success, and YES! I will be performing at the VICTORY CELEBRATION!!! I am so proud of my star child , and her sistars, #MedicineWoman. They really came together in a big way, for the good of the community!
Talking about the painting before it was auctioned off. Shout out to Bryan Murillo #whatatime
On Sunday, the day of the concert, I wrote a song that I feel I wrote over a thousand years ago. It came through effortlessly. I had been waiting years for the lyrics, the 42 Laws of Maat in the Medu Neter. Special Thanks to Rhonda King for gifting me with this fabulous poster from knowthyself365.com.
I will be posting that recording soon, just wanted to acknowledge more things falling into place.
This alignment lasts until February 20. I am sure there will be many more alignments. Perhaps I shall write about them too.
The last personal alignment that I want to share is this:
I just found out that last night, KemeTones was featured on TV Jamaica Entertainment report! This is right on time for the upcoming KemeTones Wellness Tour. March 4-13, Jamaica. One of the goals for this adventure is to ensure my spot in the lineup for these festivals next year, featuring KEMETIC REGGAE MUSIC FROM KEMETONES.
I hope that you have enjoyed reading through my timeline for the second week of the alignment. It’s Personal: Winter 2016 Planetary Alignment Part 2. Please share your comments and experiences with the community in the comment section below. HOTEP!
Getting closer to the Date of The Chicago Redemption February 16, 2016 is the date we must have the back taxes together and paid in full. Last time I checked, it was $12K. Who knows how much it is now with late fees.
How did it get so bad? One year after another, since I first inherited the building in November 2010, we trusted the wrong people, and this led to total of three years with no rent checks from one person or another. That is $25,200! Not to mention the legal fees it cost to get them out. And the clean up of all the trash and destruction they left behind. They still consumed utilities. In fact this year, one tenant, acted out of spite, and possibly ran the utility bill up to $15K. Another trick they use is to report us to the Building inspector at the same time, forcing us to make unnecessary repairs, and spend time and money going to court, rather than deal with the issues of the tenants that DO pay their rent on time. The Chicago Redemption.
Here is a video clip about one of the improvements we are doing ourselves!
In fact, we are going to start doing a lot of things ourselves instead of wasting time chasing down contractors that over share and fail to deliver.
Yes, it does sound like a horror story. Remember the movie Pacific Heights? I wish that I had seen this movie BEFORE my mother died….
Trailer
100 Scariest Moments
[su_heading size=”31″ align=”right”]Ah, but the history, the legacy.[/su_heading]
The other day, I saw a clip from the new movie, “Black Friday, The Film”. http://thefilmblackfriday.com/
A young girls asks, “If you die today, will you be leaving Bills or Benefits?” Most of the people stated Bills.
“What we didn’t realize is that we were being tricked into becoming a consumer”
“If we were a Black Nation, with 1.1 TRILLION DOLLAR ANNUAL INCOME, we would be the 16th wealthiest nation in the World”
Then a statement was made:
Hmph. (that is a sound, an onomatopeia, not a typing shortcut)
smh (THAT is a shortcut)
Which brings me to this post:
THE CHICAGO REDEMPTION.
As mentioned in an earlier posting made in August 2015, about the
One tenant in particular caused us not only grief and dollars (possibly $15K in utilities, plus 6 months no rent, plus eviction fees, totaling ugh, $21K, this does not include what it will cost to get the place cleaned up and ready to rent again, they left it roach infested!), this same tenant also traumatized other tenants in the building, and placed them in danger, by participating in illegal activities, continued destruction of property, and there were even gunshots fired from inside their apartment, leaving two wounded victims. I was never even notified.Yes, things have gotten bizarre.
Lluvia started the gofundme page to raise funds to go towards the taxes. I have tried to not allow this to take over my life, I am still pursuing my music, still traveling, practicing and teaching sound healing. Although, I have been without transportation now for 4 years. I was determined to not put my entire life into this property.
Obviously, in a perfect world, the tenants would have paid their rent, and we would not have fallen behind in the taxes. I would not be disputing the utilities charges. By now, we would have been working with professional, reputable property management and contractors, rather than the crooks that I hired, and there would be a successful screening/background check system in place. Alas, this is 2015, and we are talking about the Southside of Chicago, one of the most violent cities in the country. It is an unofficial war zone, called Chi-Raq.
In fact, my cousin Noel Occomy, was the director of the original TV series, http://www.reelchicago.com/article/dramatic-chiraq-tv-pilot-screen-publicly-sunday150305
Today is the time of the New Moon Cycle in Imhotep (Ophiuchus): A time for new beginnings, purification, healing, self-healing, creating abundance, change and growth. Going UP the Spiral, as in ascension, evolution, enlightenment, not just around and around the Circle of Life (material world alone). This year, is the first time that we have tenants that we trust in each rented unit. We have one vacancy, and we will be getting that ready to lease again soon. We have found a great contractor. Who claims that he can also help with management. However, the Tax Redemption is the #1 priority right now.
The Gift in the Adversity continues to be learning how to remain calm, and grateful through entire journey or challenge. To continue to seek the solution by consulting the Ancestors and the Divine Cosmic Forces that live within me, within all of us. I AM in the process of becoming steadfast. And, last but not least, being put in the position where I will someday, be passing on this property to the next generation of BLACK NATIVE WOMEN CLAN MOTHERS in our Bloodline. This building is now housing the 4th generation. I am the third generation of women in my family to “own” or be responsible for this lodging. Lluvia is serving as manager, and getting great training for when hand the reins over to her. It is a tradition we intend to continue. We are asking for your assistance.
EVERYONE THAT WE KNOW ON FB AND SOCIAL MEDIA: IT IS TIME TO DONATE $1, we can make a huge dent in all the taxes, fees and fines.
FOR EVERY DONATION OF $10, (shipping incl.)YOU CAN RECEIVE THE CD OF YOUR CHOICE BY TCHIYA AMET. Regularly priced at $15 EACH. FOR $25, (shipping incl.)
YOU CAN GET THE ENTIRE COLLECTION: Rise Again Truth, Black Turtle Island, Celestial Folk Music, and Texas Tornado Dub. Valued at $60 (plus shipping)!!!
Yes, I know that you can hear my music for free, tchiya.com or that I make one penny whenever you stream a song on my website or spotify. Here is your opportunity to participate in a REAL BLACK FRIDAY EXPERIENCE. Supporting one of your favorite artists, as she maintains her inheritance, a precious work of art, love, history and devotion, the masterpiece of a Black Native Clan Mother on the Southside of Chicago.
[su_heading size=”31″]This Donation Premium Offering will be available until THE CHICAGO REDEMPTION DAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016. You can make your offerings here: gofundme/SAVE VIA’s HOME[/su_heading]
Admission $10 Tickets Available at https://www.ticketpal.com/
Khemra Anetera will also have a healing booth with wellness products and jewelry.
