cyprus art news - 172 - The Wailers at the Famagusta Art and Music Festival

Heidi Trautmann

172 - The Wailers at the Famagusta Art and Music Festival - Profile 8/21/2010 The profile as well as the entire programme are in English and Turkish. Please scroll through the pages. Heidi Legendary Reggae group THE WAILERS will be the opening act of 14th International Famagusta Art and Culture Festival with unforgettable songs of Bob Marley on 24th August at Salamis Ancient Theatre! About Wailers Together with Bob Marley, the Wailers have sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. In England alone, they’ve notched up over twenty chart hits, including seven Top 10 entries. Outside of their groundbreaking work with Marley, the Wailers have also played or performed with international acts like Sting, the Fugees, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and Alpha Blondy, as well as reggae legends such as Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Burning Spear. As the greatest living exponents of Jamaica’s reggae tradition, the Wailers have completed innumerable other tours, playing to an estimated 24 million people across the globe. They have also been the first reggae band to tour new territories on many occasions, including Africa and the Far East. Their nucleus formed in 1969, when Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Peter Tosh recruited the Barrett brothers - bassist Aston “Family Man” and drummer Carly - from Lee Perry’s Upsetters to play on hits such as Lively Up Yourself, Trenchtown Rock, Duppy Conqueror, and many more besides. Inspired by Rastafari and their ambitions of reaching an international audience, this is the line-up that pioneered roots rock reggae, and signed to Island Records in 1971. Bunny and Peter left two years later. It was at this point that the in-demand Barrett brothers - whose rhythms also underpinned innumerable seventies’ reggae hits by other acts - assumed the title of Wailers, and backed Marley on the group’s international breakthrough album, Natty Dread. Under Family Man’s musical leadership, they then partnered Bob Marley on the succession of hit singles and albums that made him a global icon, winner of several Lifetime Achievement awards, and Jamaica’s best-loved musical superstar. Drummer Carlton “Carlie” Barrett died in 1987, leaving his brother as the main beneficiary of the Wailers’ mantle. Wailers After Bob Reggae music has never stopped evolving but for millions of people from around the world it’s still defined by the songs of Bob Marley and the Wailers. It’s been their heartbeat rhythms that have inspired so much of what’s followed since, as evidenced by the enduring popularity of the “one-drop” reggae sound. The history of the band during Marley’s lifetime is well known. Just to recap, their music has sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. In England alone, they’ve notched up over twenty chart hits, including seven Top 10 entries. This was no accident. Apart from Marley, the Wailers have performed with international acts such as Sting, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, as well as reggae legends Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Burning Spear. Their most recent collaborators include Kenny Chesney, Eve, Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. They’ve also completed innumerable tours over the years, playing to an estimated 24 million people across the globe, including groundbreaking performances in Africa and the Far East. The anchor of the band is Aston “Family Man” Barrett, who in addition to being Marley’s most trusted lieutenant, played on countless other classic reggae hits throughout the seventies. The authenticity he brings to the Wailers’ sound is indisputable and yet today’s line-up combines old school know-how with lead vocals from one of Jamaica’s most exciting new singers. Koolant joined the Wailers soon after his cameo appearance in the film Made In Jamaica. A solo track, Rat Race, was getting regular airplay and things were looking up for this young Rasta artist from St. Thomas, who’d already performed at East Fest and several other major stage shows in Jamaica. His first recording was Keep The Faith produced by Morgan Heritage, who included it on their 2002 album Family & Friends Vol. 3. By then, he’d gained valuable experience from entering national song competitions and was writing his own material, inspired by reggae’s golden era. “As a youth coming up people always say, ‘How come you don’t listen to any new artists?’” he recalls. “They say I’m always listening to some Jacob Miller, Barrington Levy or Bob Marley. They were amazed I knew so many of those old songs but after I leave school I like to go amongst bigger people and so I just naturally gravitate towards vintage music. I like how it’s the backbone of what’s happening now too, because those old classics never die.” Like Marley, Koolant spent his formative years in the Jamaican countryside. He was raised between Bath and Wilmington, some thirty miles outside Kingston. After singing in school he was inspired by Bushman, who lived nearby. Local fame beckoned but it’s Koolant’s dynamic performances with the Wailers that have reaped most acclaim to date. “It’s been a wonderful experience, singing with the Wailers because so many of Bob Marley’s songs are still relevant to what’s happening right now. They are of the times,” he continues. “Bob Marley was a prophet, and it’s a honor to be part of that. I put my whole self into spreading that message, and it can only help my own development as an artist and as a songwriter.” As enthusiastic audiences have already discovered, Koolant brings his own personal expression to Marley’s songs, revitalizing them for young and old alike. Yet there’s a great deal more to the Wailers than reliving the past. Apart from featuring on a forthcoming Wailers’ album studded with celebrity guest artists, Koolant sings lead vocals on the band’s two latest tracks – one a future lovers’ rock classic called Shining Star, and the other a heartfelt appeal – A Step For Mankind – made on behalf of the World Food Program, co-starring Duane Stephenson. Both songs stand comparison with the band’s finest work from the past. The Wailers have succeeded in turning a fresh page and led by their charismatic new singer, they’re ready to make history once more. For more information about Famagusta festival: http://www.magusa.org/festival Ticket Price: 25TL Ticket Sales & More info About the Festival; Gazimağusa Municipality Public Relations Department (0392 366 09 54) For more info about The Wailers & the festival: Pasion Turca - SINAN NERGIS - 0532 2447434 - sun@pasionturca.net & CENK ERDEM - 0212 2744348 & 0533 4994149- cenk@pasionturca.net Reggae müziğinin efsane grubu THE WAILERS tüm dünyanın Bob Marley ile birlikte ezberlediği şarkıları ile 14. Uluslararası Mağusa Kültür ve Sanat Festivali'nin açılış konserini yapmak üzere 24 Ağustos’ta Salamis Antik Tiyatrosu’nda! Tüm dünyada 250 milyondan fazla albüm satan, 1973 yılında şöhretlerini Jamaika dışına taşıyan, “Catch a fire” albümlerinin ateşiyle reggae’yi tüm dünyada bir tutkuya dönüştüren, Bob Marley'in tüm yolculuğu boyunca ona eşlik eden the Wailers yaşayan efsane kadrosu ile 14. Uluslararası Mağusa Kültür ve Sanat Festivali'nin açılış konserini yapmak üzere Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta. The Wailers’ın başındaki gerçek efsane Aston Barrett kariyeri boyunca Stevie Wonder’dan Sting’e kadar dünyanın en ünlü isimleriyle çalışmış bir müzik dehası olarak reggae efsanesini ve “Get Up, Stand Up”, “I Shot the Sheriff”, “No Woman No Cry”, “Could You be Loved”, “Boffalo Soldier” gibi birbirinden muhteşem şarkıları hep beraber söylemek için 24 Ağustos'ta Salamis Antik Tiyatrosu'na geliyor. THE WAILERS Hakkında Bob Marley ile birlikte bugüne kadar tüm dünyada 250 milyonun üzerinde albüm satan Wailers sadece İngiltere’de 20 şarkının üzerinde hite imza atmış ve bu şarkılardan tam 7 tanesi ile ilk 10 listesine girmeyi başarmış. Marley ile dünya çapında ün kazanan, Sting, The Fugees, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana ve Alpha Blondy gibi uluslararası dev isimlerle çalışan grup ayrıca Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer ve Burning Spear gibi reggae müziğinin efsane isimleriyle sahneye çıkmış. Jamaika’nın reggae geleneğinin yaşayan efsaneleri olan Wailers tüm dünyayı gezerek bugüne kadar 24 milyondan fazla kişiye konserler vermiş. Ayrıca Afrika ve Uzakdoğu’da konser veren ilk reggae topluluğu olmayı başarmışlar. İlk olarak çekirdek kadrosunu 1969 yılında oluşturan topluluk, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer ve Peter Tosh’un Barrett kardeşleri işe almasıyla ve basta “Aile Adamı” lakaplı Aston, davulda Lee Perry’nin Upsetters adlı grubundan Carly’nin bir araya gelmesiyle “Lively Up Yourself”, “Trenchtown Rock”, “Duppy Conqueror” gibi ünlü şarkılara ve daha birçok şarkıya eşlik ederek işin içine girmiş. Rastafari’den ilham alarak ve uluslararası boyutta daha çok izleyiciye ulaşma azmi ve isteği ile 1971 yılında meşhur plak şirketi Island Records ile anlaşmışlar. Bunny ve Peter iki yıl sonra gruptan ayrılınca 70’lerin birçok başka sanatçısıyla da birbirinden farklı reggae hitlerine imza atan Barrett kardeşler bundan böyle Wailers adıyla Bob Marley’nin arkasında yer almaya devam etmişler ve grubun ilk büyük çıkışı olan stüdyo albümleri Natty Dread’in bir parçası olmuşlar. Aston’ın müzikal liderliğinde Wailers, Bob Marley'in tüm yolculuğu boyunca hep yanında yer almışlar. Davulcu Calton “Carlie” Barrett 1987 yılında ölünce kardeşini The Wailers’ın esas adamı olarak bırakmış oldu. Sonradan topluluğa katılan isimler aile adamı ve dünyanın en iyi basçılarından olan Aston’ın çevresinde toplandılar. Aston, 1970’lerin en unutulmaz Bob Marley ve The Wailers performanslarının hepsinde yeralmış oldu. Şimdiki Wailers’ın esas adamı olarak grubun başındaki efsane yine Aston olmaya devam ediyor. Yepyeni bir The Wailers albümünün hazırlıkları sürerken, Magusa Konseri bilet satış noktaları ve konser hakkında daha fazla bilgi için; Gazimağusa Belediyesi Halkla İlişkiler Birimi (0392 366 09 54) The Wailers Magusa konserinin bilet fiyatı 25 TL'dir. The Wailers Hakkında daha fazla bilgi, görsel ve röportaj istekleri için; Pasion Turca - Cenk Erdem - cenk@pasionturca.net - 0212 274 43 48 – 0533 4994149 14th INTERNATIONAL FAMAGUSTA (MAGUSA) CULTURE AND ART FESTIVAL will host WORLDWIDE FAMOUS STARS and SPECTACULAR CONCERTS in TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS BETWEEN AUGUST 24th- SEPTEMBER 7th Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' most important festival which brings worldwide famous stars to North Cyprus is celebrating 14th issue in 2010. The city where poet and novelist Namık Kemal exiled 38 months, where Leonardo Da Vinci designed the door of the port and where Shakespeare's Othello piece had the inspiration is expected to host more than 30.000 people in the 7 acts in the 14th edition of the festival starting with worldwide famous reggae band the Wailers' concert at Salamis Ancient Theatre on August 24th and ending with one of the most important flamenco/copla singer of Spain, Buika's concert at Salamis Ancient Theatre on September 7th. In the last 14 years, the festival gave the chance to bring many national and international stars together with Turkish Cypriots and many Greek Cypriots and tourists from UK, Germany and Scandinavia as well. Festival hosted many famous Turkish stars; Nilüfer, Candan Erçetin, Sertab Erener, Zülfü Livaneli, Timur Selçuk, Yıldız İbrahimova, Bülent Ortaçgil, Özdemir Erdoğan, Burhan Öçal, Leman Sam, Okay Temiz, Kardeş Türküler, Laço Tayfa, Ezginin Günlüğü, Ferhat Göçer, MFÖ, Özlem Tekin,Işın Karaca, Zuhal Olcay, Mor ve Ötesi and Teoman...etc and as well as many international stars; Loreena McKennitt, Bonnie Tyler, Cesaria Evora, Boney M, Monica Molina, Pink Martini, Goran Bregovic, Vicente Amigo, Weather Girls,Amelita Baltar, Los Vivancos, Roby Lakatos, Los Paraguayos, Aswad, Paco Pena,BalletBolshoi, Compania Aida Gomez, Jazzing Flamenco by Compania Antonio Najarro, Viktorio Tolstoy, Third World....etc This year presents the festival program as below; 24 August 2010 - The Wailers 26 August 2010 - Zerrin Özer 31 August 2010 - Yasmin Levy 02 September 2010 - Fatih Erkoç 03 September 2010 - Cypress Classica 06 September 2010 - Koçani Orkestar 07 September 2010 - Buika All concerts will take place in Salamis Ancient Theatre. For more information about Famagusta festival: http://www.magusa.org/festival Ticket Prices: Cypress Classica Concert is 10TL and rest of the concerts are 25TL each Ticket Sales & More info About the Festival; Gazimağusa Municipality Public Relations Department (0392 366 09 54) For more info about the artists and concerts & shows: Pasion Turca - SINAN NERGIS - 0532 2447434 - sun@pasionturca.net & CENK ERDEM - 0212 2744348 & 0533 4994149- cenk@pasionturca.net ULUSLARARASI MAGUSA KÜLTÜR VE SANAT FESTİVALİ 14. YAŞINI 24 AĞUSTOS- 7 EYLÜL ARASI DÜNYACA ÜNLÜ STARLAR VE MUHTEŞEM KONSERLER İLE KKTC'DE KUTLUYOR! 14 yıldır Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyetinde kültür sanat dünyasının nabzını tutan ve sanatseverleri dünyaca ünlü starlar ile buluşturan festival bu yıl da birçok yerli ve yabancı starı Kuzey Kıbrıslılar ile buluşturmaya hazırlanıyor. Tarihle sanatın içiçe olduğu Gazimağusa'da ,24 Ağustos'ta Salamis Antik Tiyatrosu'nda dünyaca ünlü efsane reggae grubu The Wailers konseri ile başlayacak olan 14.Uluslararası Mağusa Kültür ve Sanat Festivali, 7 Eylül'de Salamis Antik Tiyatrosu'nda Buika konseri ile son bulacak. Namık Kemal'in 38 ay sürgünde kaldığı, Leonardo Da Vinci'nin tasarladığı Liman Kapısını ve Shakespeare'in ünlü Othello eserine ilham kaynağı olan Othello Kalesini barındıran Mağusa şehri geçen seneki festivalde 30.000'i aşkın seyirciyi ağırlamıştı. Son 14 yıl içinde Nilüfer, Candan Erçetin, Sertab Erener, Zülfü Livaneli, Timur Selçuk, Yıldız İbrahimova, Bülent Ortaçgil, Özdemir Erdoğan, Burhan Öçal, Leman Sam, Teoman, Okay Temiz, Kardeş Türküler, Laço Tayfa, Ezginin Günlüğü, Ferhat Göçer, MFÖ, Özlem Tekin, Işın Karaca, Zuhal Olcay, Mor ve Ötesi ve Teoman gibi Türk yıldızları ve Loreena McKennitt, Bonnie Tyler, Cesaria Evora, Boney M, Monica Molina, Pink Martini, Goran Bregovic, Vicente Amigo, Weather Girls,Tango'nun Divası Amelita Baltar, Los Vivancos, Roby Lakatos, Los Paraguayos, Aswad, Paco Pena ve grubu, Bolsoy Balesi, Compania Aida Gomez, Jazzing Flamenco by Compania Antonio Najarro, Viktorio Tolstoy, Third World gibi dünyaca ünlü isimleri ağırlayan festivalin bu seneki programı aşağıdaki gibi sıralanıyor; 24 Ağustos 2010 - The Wailers 26 Ağustos 2010 - Zerrin Özer 31 Ağustos 2010 - Yasmin Levy 2 Eylül 2010 - Fatih Erkoç 3 Eylül 2010 - Cypress Classica 6 Eylül 2010 - Koçani Orkestar 7 Eylül 2010 - Buika Geçtiğimiz senelerde katılımın çok yüksek olması nedeniyle tüm etkinliklerin muhteşem atmosferi ile Salamis Antik Tiyatrosunda gerçekleşecek olan festivale bu sene Türkiye ve Güney Kıbrıs'tan da yüksek bir katılım bekleniyor. Magusa Belediyesi tarafından düzenlenen festival hakkında daha fazla bilgi edinmek için: http://www.magusa.org/festival Bilet satış noktaları & Festival Hakkında daha fazla bilgi için; Gazimağusa Belediye Halkla İlişkiler Birimi (0392 366 09 54) Bilet Fiyatları: Cypress Classica konseri için bilet fiyatı 10 TL; diğer tüm konserlerin bilet fiyatları 25 TL'dir. Festivale katılan sanatçılar hakkında daha fazla bilgi, görsel ve röportaj istekleri için; Pasion Turca - SINAN NERGIS - 0532 2447434 - sun@pasionturca.net & CENK ERDEM - 0212 2744348 & 0533 4994149 - cenk@pasionturca.net