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TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA, w/ NATURAL FLAVAS

Born and raised on the island of St. Lucia, Taj Weekes is an enigma. Driven to inspire conscious thought and provoke discussion through his poignant poetry and lyrics, Weekes is a humble man with an intense passion about his worldviews.

Named a Goodwill Ambassador by the International Consortium of Caribbean Professionals and recognized by a division of the United Nations, Weekes addresses issues such as global warming, casualties of war, domestic and youth violence, diabetes and health, poverty and the welfare of children through both his music and charity.

His charity, They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO), was founded in 2007 and helps to improve the lives of underprivileged children in the Caribbean through sports, health and enrichment programs.

Weekes and his band Adowa unite a true social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Blending in elements of acoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity, the band's vibrant sound defies genre and has garnered critical acclaim as well as a wide audience across the globe.

The group's first two full-length albums are Hope and Doubt and Deidem, which won "Best Reggae Album" at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards and was shortlisted for a Grammy Award. Taj Weekes and Adowa released their much-anticipated third album, A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen, in October 2010. AWSK presents a set of fresh reggae songs laced with acoustic strings, guitar, violin and cello, and splashes of soulful harmonica. It is an album that challenges listeners to redefine common perceptions of reggae and where it is heading as a genre.

www.tajweekes.com