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Ras Elijah Tafari and Dre-Z Witnessing

Music, Review, Video and shows. Whats up and coming.

Lots happening and its is a joy to Greet you in the Name of Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I. There is no end to His Greatness, and that is why InI could write, sing and paint forever in Praise of His Never Ending Love.

Here are some of the events coming as well as a review from the Albi Newspaper about the new album “Red Coals”. In Oregon, I didn’t know I was being filmed and a medley of tunes ,  there is a new video thanks to Bill Dewitt, big up and respect. Give thanks to Visceral View for the Hard work on the album! ONE LOVE.

Albi Review of "Red Coals" Album

Here are some of the shows we have coming up. Taos was lovely, looking forward to seeing everyone again soon! Here is whats coming soon! THURSDAYAT THE JAM SPOTTHURSDAYTHURSDAYAT THE JAM SPOTFULL TOUR

We will be at the Launch pad on the 16th not the 15th, All the rest of Albuquerque shows are right and we will be there! HOPE TO SEE FOLKS COME OUT AND HEAR ALL THE LOVELY ARTISTS.

Here are some new music videos that were made, hope you enjoy, lots more to come.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmKJLv7nnUs/?taken-by=diles_tellem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3zCb9T5oFU

Big Up Bill Dewitt for protecting the moment. Love to all the Royal Musicians. ” Tell them about Jah” will be released out of Germany soon. Diles and I have a lot of stuff in the works. Jah is the Giver. Hope to see you at the shows, Big Up Rastaman Rob, Jah Flores for the Organizing. If anyone would like to collaborate or book a show, free and link.. Rastafari.

“Painting for the Crown” Rastafari Art Exhibit in Taos. July14th!

Wanted to share the space and some of the works that are coming together for July 14th at Vagrant Heart Taos Art Gallery. This is an amazing spot, that has more space than any art gallery in Taos. They feature at least 9 artists at all times, and have only been open a short time. This is a politically aware, streetwise, and spiritual centered Art Gallery. The man in charge is a brother named “Scriptures” who is an amazing painting in many mediums. Here is a glimpse of his work and the gallery…

Vagrant Heart Taos Art Gallery

as you can see there is Heart in every inch of the spot…Vagrant Heart Taos Art Gallery

This will be a special event worth coming forth for. We will be showing art that has never been shown publicly. “21 Diamonds” piece will be one painting from Midnite’s Standing Ground, as well as the Cover from Midnite and FifthSon Records “In Awe”. The Cover art of “Current” and “New 1000″ will be there Lots of Special pieces, including Artist Ras Zaharias showing new Rastafari art, that is all part of a presentation, “Painting for the Crown.” Its just part of a whole day of events. Check it out, with a Sound System from Sgt.Remo Ortiz with lots of musical artists coming forward. Mister Kila Kali, Dre-Z Melodica, and much more..All ages, free, Taos NM, July 14th.”

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Jah willing we will see many there of all ages and backgrounds, as well as a video made. One of the most insightful elements will be bringing in over 25 magazines from 1928-1974 about Emperor Haile Selassie I. This reasoning will explore journalism and its relationship to Revelations and prophetic undertones despite its partiality, based on the times and ignorance of the media. It should be a very exciting day, and enlightening as well. Give thanks for everyone involved. Glory and Praise to Our Majestic God and King. Emperor Haile Selassie I.

Inside album cover for Midnite and Fifthson Records, "Standing Ground" by Ras Elijah Tafari

Inside album cover for Midnite and Fifthson Records, “Standing Ground” by Ras Elijah Tafari

Album cover for Midnite and Fifth Son Records "In Awe" by Ras Elijah Tafari

Album cover for Midnite and Fifth Son Records “In Awe”
by Ras Elijah Tafari



Album Cover for Midnite and Mystic Vision Collaboration "New1000" by Ras Elijah Tafari

Album Cover for Midnite and Mystic Vision Collaboration “New1000″ by Ras Elijah Tafari

Inbox about questions or if you would like a print of anything you see.

Much More to come, Heart of Love. Rastafari.

 

 

 

 

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“RED COALS” NEW ALBUM COMING OUT JULY 1ST. EVENTS INCLUDED.

Blessed Love, it is an honor to speak about music, and this album is a reflection of the times through InI. Each album I have made has a different vibe, due to the audience and sometimes the riddims. Making music for many in the Rastafari movement is not about selling albums or exposure, it is a prayer recorded. It is us going into a box (our body) and then going into another box ( the studio) and making our Temple alight the Temple outside to praise Jah and part of that goes into another box called a computer. It is a sanctuary for those who have no contemporary church, and have found freedom and liberation in the using the best equipment to create sounds of praise. By the Love of Jah, brother and producer Colin “Diles” of Visceral View Entertainment shared his knowledge and space to make this special album. All original beats from Diles, mixed and mastered at Central Root Studio. We had been working together for 6 years on the Green Chile in the Air albums, which are great and worth checking out. They feature classic underground artists, from NM to Chicago to Oakland.

Red Coals, is a album with a message and a mission. Haile Meditative and in a spectrum of sounds, it is a call to come to Rastafari and know the Powers of Emperor Haile Selassie I are with us. It is a mix of genres, and can’t be labeled specifically. Check out the description below..

The album has some great guests..Give thanks for the royal representatives of Right.

Back coverred coals promo

 

We also have an amazing show in Taos July 14th at Vagrant Heart Art Gallery. There will be  an article about that. For now here is the flyer.  Please let others know that we will have a special day, livicated to extolling the Most High Jah Rastafari, fully encouraging ones to learn more about why Emperor Haile Selassie I has freed our souls and ushered in a new dawning. In all we do, let Jah Guide us to Truth and Righteousness.  One Perfect Love.

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Tucson Innerstanding Collective Reasoning Report

Give thanks for all the warmth in Tucson and those who supported and watched the reasoning on Facebook. Great to see how many tuned in. The entire trip was a blessing and insightful, Great music and vibes. We have more to come for sure. Dre-z New album is out today!, pick it up, soo.. soulful. Spotify ect.. https://open.spotify.com/album/37000VU18RElHay5HwUF5o?si=h5qZGfKYS2uC3T8XGqxu1g

Give thanks for Peter Lionheart as he is called for the organizing as well as Sister Ash for putting us up and putting up with us..Heart of Joy!  Here are some pics of the art sold as well as the Albq. and Oakland Crew..(Ash your one of us..)  Tucson crew

Ras Dre-Z, Ras Zakarias, Luke Bless Infinite, Ras Elijah

Ras Dre-Z, Ras Zakarias, Luke Bless Infinite, Ras Elijah

Met a wonderful Lord named Ben Yosef who brought forth Ethiopian art, and prayers, as well as this lovey Cross. Give thanks for the Royal Meskal, this was the first that lead I to more. The African Village at the gem show was good, lots of roots items that were a blessing to be just present amongst. The art there was amazing as well.Looking at crossesBrother Thor sporting the Jacket was Love, Crystals with intention, Salt of the Earth that haven’t lost there taste..Big Up.

personalized painted jacket for Thor.

personalized painted jacket for Thor.

Ras Zakarias spinning and painting. Putting the works out there for the King. Big Up, Give thanks!

Ras Zakarias and Thor

Ras Zakarias and Thor

Art work Sold, Give thanks all those who supported! lightening and fire angelsig

Shadow Lion

Shadow Lion

 

Just a short report, but I wanted to Give thanks and keep ones caught up. More Works to come..promise you that. Rastafari Bless!

 

 

 

 

New Mexico Rastafari Collective Newsletter Nov. issue is out!

Blessed Love and All,  a Special Coronation November issue is out. Give thanks for the warmth of Rastafari in New Mexico, we are joyful to share the meditations and unity together. Thank you for everyone that contributed, both near and far. Heart of Joy.

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Dropping a preview! Dub Inna Wisdom by DJ Ras Zakarias.

LOOK WHAT JUST DROPPED…HERE IS COMES!! DUB INNA WISDOM..PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING ALBUM! COMING OUT NOV. 2ND! LOVE TO I ELDER Abba Ras Anebana Tafari FOR THE INTRO SAMPLE. InI have started a Facebook Musician page that will focus on the music. So much is happening and its important to stay on topic. Please link up and see what happening first.  https://www.facebook.com/RasElijah/

 

RESPECT TO THE ONES WHO HELPED US GET HERE. LOVE TO ALL OF YA!

Dub inna Wisdom ~ Soundcloud

Dub Inna Wisdom ~ Youtube.

Wisdom Back Cover

Wisdom Back Cover

Wisdom Cover Ras Elijah

Wisdom Cover Ras Elijah

 

Oct. New Mexico Rastafari Collective Newsletter is out!!!

This issue seemed to have international relevance so it is being published publicly this month. We would lIke to thank Prophet Justus of the E.A.B.I.C. and Empress Lindsy M. Solomon. It is also an update to last months article about going to Denver to meet with the Ras and celebrate the Ethiopian New Year. Blessed 2010! Hope you enjoy the articles and link anytime with thoughts or comments.

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Thank you for reading, hope you check the next issue. ONE PERFECT LOVE.  HOLY EMMANUEL I KING SELASSIE I JAH. RASTAFARI.

Upcoming Event: ALBQ. HipHop and Reggae relief effort. Oct11th

Since Hurricane Maria touched the entire Caribbean it is hard for anyone who knows ones , lived or visited any of the islands to not care and be concerned. US citizens or not, the entire Carribbean has given the Earth a consciousness and connection to Africa and the Culture developed through each islands way of finding sovereignty and defending it.  Whether in the drum beats preserved, or the rich indigenous  history that proves our presence in the west before Columbus. The Caribbean has shaped world view through music and African awareness and reverence. The Word “Hurricane” is a Tiano word from the native people of Boricau aka Puerto Rico, the same natives that have given over 500 words we use regularly. Like BBQ, ( another Taino word)  it has transcended words, it is a link to how we used to relate and how many of us still do. Keep good relations and lets focus this year to helping out St. Croix, St. Martin, Dominica, Puerto Rico, do more than recover, but collectively realize that warming water is a result of rising temperatures. That this is man made to a heavy degree, a result of green house gases, majority are from THE MEAT INDUSTRY, AND THEN OIL AND GAS. The people of Caribbean have suffered massively for crimes that they have contributed and benefited least from. This is a bigger issue of how the Earth is treated, and whether we let the most murderous governments use the environment to spread a neocolonial agenda that only increases poverty and world suffocation.   I suggest that everyone see the speech made by the Prime Minister of Dominica to the United Nations about 2 weeks ago.

With that said, we are having a concert to raise awareness, and some money. It will be sent directly to a Ras in PR who is responsible and an honor to have in the community. I would like to send a warm hail up to Fikir Amlak and Brizon for putting out an album where 100 percent goes to PR. The link for that album is. https://iroots.bandcamp.com/album/fikir-amlak-brizion-we-live-on-dubplate-for-charity

Here in New Mexico we have a show on Oct. 11th at Burt’s Tiki Lounge.  There are a lot of good performances, and with Third, as the host it will be a good event. Any live artists who want to paint free up and come. We will have a box for donations at the door and there will be no cover. SO DONATE> Big performances for GOOD EARTH, RAS ILLY, LEGEND JAMALSKI (BDP) BLUNT TRAMA, STEEZ JOBS, RAS ELIJAH, DJ KRON JEREMY,  WITH A SPECIAL GUEST DEF-I AND MORE. YUP, DEF-I THE ONE AND ONLY.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. Hip Hop and Reggae for Progress.

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STAY CONSCIOUS. JAH BLESS.

Art Show and Celebrations in Denver! Come join us Sept. 10th!!

Blessed  Love One and All, we are getting ready for Colorado! Ras Zakarias and InI and Empress are taking this show on the road. This may be the biggest display of Original Art and Prints We have ever taken out of New Mexico. There’s so much happening its nearly hard to say…Here is a flyer with the details! Give thanks for the Colorado Ras, Sean Bookman, as well as Ras Elbow, for hosting and organizing at the “Da Base Camp” in the Lakewood area of Denver. Really looking forward to citing everyone for a one day mini-festival of cultural reverence. Haile Selassie I.

Sept. 10 Ethiopian New year Celebrations 2017 Denver

Here’s a sneak peak at a piece that I’m finishing up this morning before InI Head forward…

More Powers. LIONART ON THE WAY.

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New Mexico~ Rastafari~ Collective~ NewsLetter Sept. # 2 is out!

Blessed Love to One and All, Greetings in the Name of His Imperial Majesty. Emperor Haile Selassie I. Give thanks for the royal warmth that was shown in the making and sharing of issue 1 of NMRC newsletter, this issue has so much pertaining to greater unity that it is important that it is public. I hope you enjoy it, and this has been a progressive month. We love any news that ones could add, thoughts and articles from New Mexico Ras in order to fully Itribute to the community near and far. Please send submissions to lionartproductions@gmail.com. Feel free to share and get involved! Jah Bless! Rastafari Present.

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Thank you for reading, and please link with any questions, comments, articles and artistic submissions. This is about getting to know each other, no matter how far we are physically, it is the Spirit that moves us together. Peace and Blessings with you all!! Thank you for everyone in the community, stay strong. “Duces up!” as my brother Charles X would say. Peace. Hail Selassie I Every Day.

Ras Elijah Tafari. Editor in Chief.