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Latest Single - Janjaweed

Taj Weekes & Adowa pay tribute to the tireless efforts of the people of South Sudan in their search for peace with the release of their topical single "Janjaweed." This captivating animated video provides a moving visual metaphor to remind us that widespread violence against civilians by the janjaweed, nomadic gunmen or so called "devils who ride on horseback," continues in several regions in Sudan, threatening to undermine a fragile peace.

Video Concept & Design: Sidekick Creative
Animation: Digital Alchemy

Debut Single - Rain Rain

The debut single, "Rain Rain," laments the delayed and often ineffectual action following the devastation experienced by residents of Louisiana and the neighboring states. Weekes explains, "Though 'Rain Rain' references Katrina, the message goes above and beyond the isolated story of a flood and brings to mind the continuous downpour of human suffering and natural disasters the world over and how quickly we forget."

Taj Weekes - Essence Of An Artist

Jatta Records presents "Taj Weekes, Essence Of An Artist" to introduce the new album release, "A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen." This video EPK takes you through Weekes' creative process in crafting songs for the album as well as provides a window into the many landscapes that make up Weekes' world - from the stage to touring with his band Adowa to walking the streets of St. Lucia to the comfortable homes of friends made along the way. The soundtrack exclusively features songs from "A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen," with excerpts of footage from the "Rain Rain" music video and the upcoming video release of "Peace and Love."

Live - St. Lucia Jazz Fest 2011

Taj Weekes & Adowa's opening song, "Angry Language," from their award-winning album 'Deidem' on Jatta Records, live at the 20th Anniversary of the St. Lucia Jazz Festival 2011.

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Jatta Records presents award winning St. Lucian artist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa. With a true social consciousness and an unforgettable reggae groove, the band's vibrant sound blends in elements of acoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity, capturing the rapt attention of audiences around the globe. Weekes' talent for creating irresistible musical settings for poetic exposures of often-uncomfortable truths has garnered consistent critical acclaim as well as an independent music industry’s JPF "Best Reggae Album" award and Grammy nomination consideration.

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Taj Weekes and Adowa push the boundaries of reggae once again with their third release, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen. Already urging the genre to new heights, music reviewer Ted Boothroyd adds, "Musically vibrant, emotionally challenging and intellectually stimulating, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen is the kind of reggae, or rather the kind of music, or rather the kind of art, that this world needs."