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Family, friends and fans:
Like many of you who live in the Washington DC area, this past weekend was very eventful and mega-involved for me. It was just one of those weekends when the energy was so high that one has no choice but to get up, get out and do something! (Macy Gray). I did more than "something" and am still smiling from all the fun I had hanging out with the Caribbean massive. Talking to folks with so many different accents and learning so much about other cultures was literally eye-opening for me (I cannot get enough). I love the season of Summer (minus the sweltering heat) because it really brings Caribbean folks out, and what better month to be doing that than in the month in which we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month?
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Hanging with Clarence Beverhoudt and Luceele Smith of the Virgin Islands Association of DC at their picnic on 06/26/11
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As I was going about my business and in semi-recovery mode, it dawned on me that the second quarter of 2011 ends today and tomorrow is the beginning of July and the 3rd quarter of 2011...seriously! Happy Canada Day tomorrow to my family and friends who are officially Canadians, and of course Happy 4th of July weekend to all the USA massive and crew.
If you live in the USA, please be reminded that July 4th is the most accident-prone holiday in the United States. Even though many will be celebrating the Independence of the USA with fireworks and cookouts galore, ensure that nothing gets burned when those fires start. If you are traveling, please be safe, courteous and alert on the roads. If like me, you are staying local and attending a few cookouts; do not drive under the influence of anything except good vibes, stay hydrated and have loads of fun!
A firm believer in not re-inventing the wheel, I am happy to share with you (for the fourth time) an editorial I wrote back in 2008. Like I said, in this business consistency is key, our subscribers keep changing, we are growing and expanding, and quite frankly, this one is sooooo good that it deserves to be read more than once. Since I always get tons of feedback on this one, I refuse to stop sending it. Enjoy and do let me hear from YOU if you feel so inclined to.
...I invite you to think about some of the ways you can get back on track (if you have fallen off) and take control of yourself and your self. Oftentimes, we depend on others to make our lives worthwhile, and we fall into the trap of thinking that someone else controls our happiness. An independent person does not depend on others' opinions or guidance in conduct; an independent person certainly does not rely on others for their care or livelihood; and an independent person definitely understands that dependency results in allowing other people to manage YOUR life. In this issue, we are focusing on reclaiming independence in the following areas: Love, Finance, and Spirituality.
THE LOVE JONES SYNDROME:
 So, you are in a great relationship and in love with your significant other who totally consumes you...In fact, you love spending so much time with your "Boo" that you neglect all the people and things that truly matter to YOU. Before you lose yourself in another person, remember that relationships are healthier when each person has personal time, personal projects, and personal goals. So, pull away at times, and take time to give yourself some TLC. Don't be afraid - real love will be waiting for you after you reclaim your independence and take care of YOU. READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE.
Start reclaiming YOUR independence today. Happy birthday to Neville Mitcham, Patrick Blair, Mellody and Orrett Duckie and everyone celebrating this week. Happy "birthday" to Medissage (and Swami G) as one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I have ever been celebrates 9 years this long weekend.
Independently yours,
Rosie "Peppy" Parke
Creative Director
PEPPY ENTERTAINMENT & PROMOTIONS
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"Peppy, I woke up at 2am and turned on my TV in Jamaica and you were on! Your show had me transfixed. Thanks so much for creating something so uniquely you and introducing us to various personalities. I will keep on watching so please keep them coming." Leroy James, JAMAICA "Ms. Peppy, I met you while you were in St. Lucia on the boat ride. I was watching TV the other night and could not remember where I knew the host of the show from. It was bothering me and then it finally came to me, that it is YOU! I had no idea you were so famous. Your show is very well done and interesting. When are you coming back to St. Lucia? I hope you remember me." Pat Joseph, ST. LUCIA "Rosie, I am always in amazement when people speak with good, flawless diction. No ahms or dead pauses but of course, just fluent and interesting dialogue. You are great and you also look good. I enjoyed the pepisode when you spoke about your inspiration for the show -- you were so emotional and passionate. Keep up the good work." Marland Nattie, JAMAICA Please continue to send us your feedback as we compile them and go after some serious sponsorship and underwriting for Season 2! If you or someone you know would like to sponsor or underwrite a pepisode, email peptalk@peppypromotions.com TODAY! Keep watching on our Official Youtube Channel, and keep letting your friends in the following Caribbean islands (and Southern Florida) know that we are also showing on their TVs in their homes! LIST OF TV CHANNELS YOU CAN SEE PEP TALK! ON Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Martin, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Trinidad, Tobago, Turks & Caicos, US Virgin Islands, and Southern Florida. 
Join us tonight on PEP Talk! Radio for conversations with Joan Andrea Hutchinson (Jamaican poet) who is coming all the way from Jamaica to be a part of the Merl Grove Past Students' Association's fundraiser this weekend; Andrea McDonald Black, the president of said organization; Joelle Cohen-Wright, Jamaica author of "A So We Do It" and Ruth, Jamaican singer/songwriter living in Washington DC.
Joelle Cohen-Wright likes to tell people "The first thing you need to know about me is that I was dropped on the head as a child and my parents won't admit it." Obviously, she has a great sense of humor. Raised in Kingston, Jamaica by an aunt and a multitude of extended family, when Joelle was in primary school, she enrolled in Speech and Drama and from that point on, the writing bug caught her. Back then, she was studying poems written by Louise Bennett, Clive Johnson and Roger Maise, to name a few.
Joelle is a graduate of Knox College and hold undergraduate and post graduate degrees from the University of Maryland in Information Technology and Software Development Management, respectively.
Joelle's first bout with writing came about when her biggest idol, Michael Jackson, came out with his hit song, "Beat It." One day in English class, she was not paying attention to her teacher because she was busy writing a parody of the song which I titled, "Eat It." The rest as they say is, her story.
 For Ruth-Ann Brown, making Reggae music was hardly a choice; it was something she could not run from. More commonly known as Ruth, the singer was born in the mid 1980's in Jamaica, where she was surrounded by the influences of dancehall veterans such as King Yellowman, Josie Wales, and Jacob Miller. "Instead of going to sleep as soon as my mother put me to bed as a young child, I would listen to the sound system playing across the street from my house until I fell asleep. Reggae was like a drug. I couldn't get enough," Ruth recalls. As an adolescent, she enjoyed singing in the church choir and writing poems as a means of releasing her pent-up emotions. By the time she became a young adult, she began experimenting with writing songs to instrumentals made by friends. Her listeners have described her music as soul-touching, passionate, intense, deep, yet still as smooth, relaxing, tropical and warm. She credits Dennis Brown, The Cranberries and Sade as her greatest musical influences.
PEP Talk! Radio is on www.harambeeradio.com from 9pm to 10pm EST on Thursdays and 12pm to 1pm on www.daflavaradio.com JOIN US IN THE CHAT ROOM TO BE A PART OF THE CONVERSATION. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO US AT PEPTALK@PEPPYPROMOTIONS.COM. |
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Leroy 'Heptones' Sibbles and Frankie Paul to be Honored at 5th Annual
Jamaica Day Reggae Festival
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2011
Email: theparkefirm@gmail.com
VETERAN REGGAE ARTISTS LEROY SIBBLES AND FRANKIE PAUL TO BE HONORED AT 5TH ANNUAL JAMAICA DAY REGGAE FESTIVAL
Proceeds to benefit Jamaica's Education for the Poor Foundation (JEPF)
Washington, DC -- On Sunday, July 10, 2011, the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds located at 1450 Generals Highway, Crownsville MD will be transformed into a Reggae Village as the Jamaican Promotional Company hosts their 5th Annual Jamaica Day Reggae Festival. The highlight of this year's Festival will be the honoring of veteran Jamaican reggae contributors Leroy 'Heptones' Sibbles and Frankie Paul whose collective careers span over six decades and over 50 albums. According to the producer of the event, Carlos Daley, "It is my pleasure to honor both Frankie and Leroy because these two reggae icons have consistently kept the standard of reggae music above optimum." Both Frankie Paul and Leroy Sibbles have performed on previous Jamaica Day Festivals and have toured and performed extensively worldwide.
As in previous years, this year's Festival will feature performances from chart toppers including the honorees, Professor Nuts and Tinga Stewart who are also veteran Jamaican reggae performers. Local area bands Jah Works, Storm Reggae Band, and Strykers Posse will also share the stage. Other performers include Maryland's own Intellect and Monsoon who are typically seen performing on the local circuit.
The family event is expected to draw thousands of patrons, and along with the LIVE performances; a marketplace and vendors will provide various Caribbean cuisine and products. The 5th Annual Jamaica Day Reggae Festival will be hosted by Rosie 'Peppy' Parke of PEP Talk! fame, and WEAA 88.9FM's Papa Wabe and Neil Mattei. Advanced tickets are $30 and can be purchased at a number of Caribbean establishments and on the official Web site. Gates open at 12pm and the event kicks off at 3pm. For more information, please visit www.jamaicadayreggaefestival.com or call 301-2216517 or 240-330-5127.
Leroy Sibbles is a Reggae icon who has amassed a string of hits in a career that began in the 1960's. As the lead singer of the Heptones, Sibbles' voice is onmipresent in Reggae's Rock Stead genre. Some of his greatest hits are "Fattie Fattie," "Party Time," "Pretty Looks," "Book of Rules" and the magnificent Reggae version of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released." Less known but equally significant is Sibbles' work as a session bassist and arranger at the legendary Studio One label where he helped to craft some of the greatest "riddims" in Jamaica's long musical history.
Frankie Paul is a Dancehall Reggae singing legend who is regarded as Jamaica's Stevie Wonder. His string of hits such as "Sara," "Worries in the Dance" and "Pass the Ku-Sheng Peng" have firmly placed him in the pantheon of Dancehall Reggae greats. Although partially blind, this has not stopped the singer from giving energetic stage performances throughout the world continuously for over 20 years. This prolific performer has over 30 albums to his credit.
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