NEVILLE NEWTON MONTROSE WILLOUGHBY1937 - 2006

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006
Veteran Broadcaster,
Neville Willoughby is dead at age 69
1937 - 2006

"Mr. Willoughby dedicated his career to the highest standards of professionalism while being an active participant in the country's development through the arts in his capacity as a singer and song writer."

Jamaica's Prime Minister Simpson Miller

For more visit The Legendary Neville Willoughby

From The Jamaica Observer comes this excerpted story

... "While studying psychology at the University of Toronto in Canada, he sang with the Hart House Glee Club and took part in many musical performances on campus. He travelled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, but came back to Jamaica to launch his career in media. A task that would prove to be a lot harder than he initially thought, as former JBC General Manager, Peter Alien, rejected him for the position of announcer."

"Being an individual not willing to give up, Willoughby auditioned for RJR and was still not welcomed with open arms. But perseverance paid off as he sat in the RJR lobby many days waiting to be given a job, until finally the management of the station obliged him and allowed him to commence his broadcasting career."

His deceptively simplistic but accurate interviewing style allowed the ordinary listener to get to know what they wanted.

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For the full story visit The Jamaica Observer.

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Settlement.Org: Education Newcomers' Guide to Elementary School (Public School Board)

This guide provides information and suggestions that will help you establish good communication with your child’s teacher and the school. Good communication makes it easier for the teacher to get to know your child and for you to understand what is happening in school.


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Redemption September 29 ... nice expression of fun & love

Great to see and feel the energy at the September 2006 Redemption!

DJs were on point!

Tony Rebel, the Special Guest, was an instant connect

Black Reaction gave a glimpse of their readiness to claim New York

There was a lot-a-love in the house!

Its just great to see people enjoying themselves!

It was also good to feel the music loud!

Next Redemption December

Manufacturing Consent, Noam Chomsky, Edward S. Herman excerpt, ThinkingPeace

Manufacturing Consent, Noam Chomsky, Edward S. Herman excerpt, ThinkingPeace: "The mass media serve as a system for communicating messages and symbols to the general populace. It is their function to amuse, entertain, and inform, and to inculcate individuals with the values, beliefs, and codes of behavior that will integrate them into the institutional structures of the larger society. In a world of concentrated wealth and major conflicts of class interest, to fulfill this role requires systematic propaganda. "

Joseph Hill, Living On Through His Lyrics

Miss Lou For National Hero Of Jamaica

Do you have what it takes to interest our audience?

DO YOU HAVE IT? ...

The Crucible is looking for guests who are willing to share stories of HOPE! Stories that:
Help people find their way
Open avenues to success through believing in and applying oneself
Provide strategies for advancing oneself
Encouraging wealth creation without wealth obsession

The Crucible is looking for guests who are artists that are cutting edge, trend setting in music, the visual, literary or the performing arts?

The Crucible is looking for artists who do reggae and have 5Star material ready for the exposure in order to bus out!

The Crucible is looking for guests who successfully navigated our education system.

The Crucible is looking for guests who are community builders and leaders.

If you have it let's flaunt it!

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A New season of The Crucible, and ... it's also Back To School Time!

Luther Brown is back hosting live. This is an invitation for you to join him today at 6:00 p.m. (Est) on 105.5 FM or www.yorku.ca/chry
It's the beginning of a New Season of The Crucible LIVE on 105.5 FM.

Nuff Nuff THANKS to CLive and GRuss for hosting during August!

The Crucible Artist for SEPTEMBER is the band Truths and Rights. Check out The Truths and Rights Myspace.

School is back on Tuesday are you ready? Check out this Back to School link from the Ministry of Education Ontario

The Crucible joins the rest of the world in celebrating the life of Joseph Hill.

My live Joseph Hill experience started one evening at the Linstead All Age School where The Soul Defenders played supporting role for Freddiy McKay as their song Picture On The Wall exploded across Jamaica and eventually the rest of the world. Hill was on percussion then.
Our condolences to his family. His music and the experiences we have shared will cause Joseph Hill - Culture to live on in perpetuity!
Visit The Culture Website for funeral arrangements and other important information.

Please sign The Miss Lou for National Hero of Jamaica Petition

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Some Toronto Based Artists to Pay Attention To ..

Many communities would like to showcase their artists as premier, so it might not be surprising that someone from Toronto is sounding the trumpet regarding Artists based in Toronto.
Hear them for what its worth and make your decision. I believe you, like me, will find them enjoyable, exciting and even intriguing.

Leroy Brown
The veteran of TO's music dropping some wicked vibes! More Info. ... Check out Leroy's Official Website!

Tanya Mullings
Winner of several Crucible Awards, She is serving up fresh DJ style vibes on Nuh Easy, and a great return to Lovers Rock in combination with Tonto Metroon Right Where U R on The Music Man Riddim.

Steele
Former Tatix Band member gone solo. Steele is building a catalogue of great music. His singing compliments everything he writes and gives new meaning and feel to each song that he covers. Watch Out World!

Tasha T
Baddest SingJay! Tasha T has a great vocal presence on her recordings. As a DJ she bobs and weaves as the riddim ebbs and flows. Great Lyrics and melodies!

Prince Everald
Veteran of the Roots Reggae genre, Prince, an excellent stage performer, has released Prince Everald and Friends vol. 2 on which we get to experience his breadth. From Mother Mother to Glorify The King.

Sonia Collymore
The 2003 JUNO Award winner served up a good collection of songs on her WYSIWYG album. Great vocal stylings!

Jah Beng
River of Healing serves up a platter of great musical backing. Jah Beng has stepped up to the plate. Enjoy the searvings!

Willi Williams
Mention Armagideon Time and reggae lovers will identify it as an anthem. Willi is still creating awwsome works.

Humble
The name fits his character. His music however tells the story of a conviction to justice. Listen to his works and watch him work you will see feel the power of his works. Nice vocals.

Treson
YOU have to listen to experience what he has to offer!

Jason Wilson & Tabarruk
There must have been reggae in the milk he was fed as a child! Fluent pianist, he leads a tight band playing reggae with his own world influence.

Odel
This is a Powerhouse artist! Fresh yet familiar tonal qualities weaves its way throughout this musical journey! Enjoy the trip!

Here's hoping that you've enjoy the Taste of Toronto served here today, and that you will feel the need to explore more. More great music and great vibe are served on The Crucible is aired Sundays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. www.yorku.ca/chry

Crucible Awards Since 1993

The Crucible Awards are usually announced on the first Sunday in January each year.

This is one of the first recoognition for achievement in Reggae Music published. Quite often the awards/recognitions that follow are in agreement with The Crucible Awards.

We are proud of this achievement. Please click the link below for a the listing.


Crucible Awards Since 1993

National Honours and Awards Announced - JIS

113 persons to receive National Honours and Awards, as released by the Office of the Prime Minister. The awards will be conferred on the recipients on National Heroes Day, October 16.

The Crucible congratulates these winners and thanks them for their contribution to the development of music in Jamaica and The World.

The Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) -

• Keith 'Bob Andy' Anderson, for sterling contribution to the development of Reggae Music;
• Asley 'Grub' Cooper, OD, for his contribution to Music;
• Newton James, for outstanding contribution to Broadcasting;
• Lenbert Little-White, for outstanding contribution in the fields of Communication and the Film industry;

The Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer (OD).

• Boris Gardener, for long and dedicated service in the Music industry;
• Lloyd 'King Jammy' James, for sterling contribution to the Music industry, and
• Glenroy 'Ernie' Smith, for outstanding contribution to Music and Jamaica's Cultural Development.
  

Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service to Krishna Deonarine, for his commitment to the development of Indian music in Jamaica.

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Miss Lou for National Hero -

We have a tendency to amass praise and great accolades to people after they die! Im therefore glad that Miss Lou, the Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley, did hear from Jamaicans and from people around the world that she was valued, respected and loved. I am glad also that she heard the LOUD call from the people and from the stage at Emancipation Park in August of 2003 for her to be accorded the status of National Hero.

Her life's work has done so much to enrich humanity; she has given voice to those whose voices could not be heard, and identified the self-worth that was being suppressed by colonial history along with its systems of governance and learning.

Because of Miss Lou a people began to speak and hear themselves with pride. She has given wings to Bob Marley and Sean Paul, to Oku Onuora, Mutabaruka and Fae Ellington, Oliver Samuels and Leonie Forbes. She has given voice and pride to every likkle Jamaican Pickney!

Is there another Jamaican who has single-handedly done so much for Ja?

Jamaica has seven National Heroes: Paul Bogle, Sir Alexander Bustamante, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, George William Gordon, Norman Washington Manley, Nanny of The Maroons, and Sam Sharp.

Should Miss Lou be added to this list of Heroes?

Please Sign The Petition Here: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/Misslou/petition.html
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