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EASY STAR ALL-STARS MEETS DISNEY
"The Easy Star All-Stars will have a song on an upcoming Disney compilation of reggae artists covering classic songs from the Disney songbook. Michael G and the Easy Star All-Stars have done a version of "Ev'rybody Wants to be a Cat" from the Aristocats. The All-Stars are in fine company with a lot of great artists on this record. Look for more news on it in coming weeks and months.



Here's the official press release from Disney:
REGGAE STARS PUT STAMP OF ISLAND MAGIC ON DISNEY CLASSICS WITH THE DISNEY REGGAE CLUB

Ziggy Marley, UB40, Toots, Sly & Robbie, Matisyahu, and More Contribute Newly Recorded Tracks

Set for release June 8

BURBANK, California, March 23, 2010: The magic of Disney meets the magical isle of Jamaica, as Walt Disney Records readies an album of classic Disney songs newly recorded by a cross-section of top reggae musicians. The Disney Reggae Club features songs from immortal Disney animated films – from "The Little Mermaid" to "Jungle Book" – recorded by such esteemed artists as Grammy winning reggae legend Toots (of Toots & the Maytals fame), five time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley, reggae's most prolific and long lasting production team Sly & Robbie, multiple Grammy winner Cedella Marley, Grammy winner Burning Spear, legendary British band UB40 and Hasidic rapper Matisyahu. The album is set to arrive in stores and at online retailers June 8. Artists and tracks included on the album are:
1. “Circle of Life” (from “The Lion King”) Performed by Matisyahu
2. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” (from “The Lion King”) Performed by Cedella Marley
3. “The Bare Necessities” (from “The Jungle Book”) Performed by Steel Pulse
4. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (Desmond Dekker’s reggae classic also featured in “The Lion King”) Performed by Morgan Heritage
5. “What a Wonderful World” (Louis Armstrong classic) Performed by Ziggy Marley
6. “True to Your Heart” (from “Mulan”) Performed by The Wailing Souls
7. You’ve Got a Friend in Me (from “Toy Story) Performed by Sly & Robbie
8. “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” (from “Song of the South”) Performed by Toots
9. “I Wan’na Be Like You” (from “The Jungle Book”) Performed by UB40
10. “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat” (from “The Aristocats”) Performed by Michael G & the Easy Star All-Stars
11. “Kiss The Girl” (from "The Little Mermaid") Performed by Burning Spear
12. “Under The Sea” (from "The Little Mermaid") Performed by Gregory Isaacs
13. “Find Yourself” (from "Cars") Performed by Yellowman

"The genius of Disney songs is that they are timeless and adaptable to every musical genre," said executive producer Brian Malouf. "Reggae is so joyous and spirited, we knew these songs would lend themselves perfectly. I’m happy to say the artists, many of them true legends of reggae, all jumped at the chance to participate." " More info »

LISTEN TO THE TOMMY T PODCAST
"Check out a new podcast compiled by Tommy T with music from his recent solo release The Prester John Sessions, plus favorites from his personal collection. Music includes artists like Aster Aweke, once dubbed "the Aretha Franklin of Ethiopia," Aswad and Michael Rose of Black Uhuru. Tommy concludes with a track from The Prester John Sessions, "Tribute to a King," dedicating the mix to The King of Ethiopian music, Dr. Tilahun Gesesse. " More info »

DESIGN A NEW SHIRT FOR DUB SIDE OF THE MOON
"We need your help designing a new tee shirt for Dub Side of the Moon. Anything is possible, so let your creative juices flow. You can submit a design entry by going here. The winning designer will receive a copy of the winning shirt, signed by members of the Easy Star All-Stars, along with a pair of tickets to an upcoming show and a meet and greet with the band. Five (5) runners up will win pairs of tickets to shows. This contest will run until March 31. " More info »

EASY STAR ALL-STARS RETURN TO COLORADO
"The Easy Star All-Stars, the New York City-based collective who have steadily built themselves into one of the leading reggae acts worldwide, will return to play shows in Colorado this March for the third year in a row. The 2009 trip included four sold out shows and more are expected this time around as well.

In 2009, the band released the third in their reggae tribute album series, which began with Dub Side of the Moon (2003) and Radiodread (2006). Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band, which came out in April 2009. It became the first reggae album in over two years to crack the Billboard Top 200, something it managed twice in its first month of release. The Lonely Hearts World Tour saw the band play 125 shows in 25 countries on 6 different continents in 2009 alone.

Fans can expect to see material from all three tribute albums along with original songs from the band. Click here to see the band's announced tour dates. " More info »

JACK JOHNSON FLASHES HIS EASY STAR SHIRT
"Jack Johnson recently headed into his studio to lay down tracks for his new album...and he was obviously finding some inspiration in his shirt choice!

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