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
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."
"Rain Rain" continues in the classic roots reggae tradition of singer as town crier or in more modern terms, as news commentator on world events. However, as sobering as the message may be in recalling images of many of the world’s recent tragic events… from hurricanes to tsunami to floods… one can not help but find a ray of sunshine and hope in this song with its easy flowing rhythm, bluesy harmonica accents and Weekes’ trademark raspy edged voice harmonizing with the smooth female backing vocals. The music video for "Rain Rain" was filmed on location at the Fond Doux Estate in St. Lucia by director Drew Renaud, DP Christopher Arata and producer Ryan Kohler.
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.
