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TMRW.TDay ~ The Vibe

June 17, 2017 By Michael

Photo (above) by Corey Hamilton

Culture Festival in Jamaica | TMRW.TDAY | Beachside Music Venue (Photo Description: Stage facing towards the land and the photo is taken looking straight at the stage towards the ocean horizon | Seven Mile Beach | Photo Credit: Michael Morahan
TMRW.TDAY | Negril, Jamaica | Photo Credit: Michael Morahan

TMRW.TDAY is a unique gathering of mindful reggae lovers. The cultural fest has a touch of house, a toe-pinch of white sand beach, a mouthful of flavorful fruits, a breeze filled with tropic scents, and island lifestyle for the retreat of a lifetime, and plenty of reggae to sooth your soul.

As an American who had never been to Jamaica before, it took a few days to reset my urgent internal clock, from a rapid walk to a soulful stride, more closely matching the graceful rhythm of the waves.

With early morning 8am, (yes this was ‘crack of the dawn early’ or the coffee shop is still closed early), Meditation the day started with a gentle stretch of the body and mind.  The venue was a 5-minute walk from where I stayed, so just an easy stroll on the beach and I was on “festival grounds”.  The meditation on the beach was enhanced with some live instrumentation for stress elevation.

Irie Soul's Stacy leading a yoga/meditation class ~ Savasana ~ Photo by Corey Hamilton
Irie Soul’s Stacy leading a yoga/meditation class ~ Savasana ~ Photo by Corey Hamilton

The Irie Soul Beach Wellness Program has a plentiful schedule of meditation (starting at 8am) and various yoga classes throughout the day. Clear-minded people flow off the mat and into the mingling area. Friendships created from the chance occurrences at Chances on the Beach.

With fruit drinks, a full bar and some local food, everyone is well nourished and in a good mood.

The pace of ‘island time’ is a phenomenon not unique to Jamaica.

The tides map the hours of most businesses and the music fills the void.

The event schedules tended to begin at least 30 minutes late, which made it easy to be early.

The live headlining acts command control of the 11pm-2am time frame.

Fun Fact:

The newly enacted Jamaican law requires a permit to host events at night and promoters must obey the Noise Abatement Act. “… permission is given to have an event up to 12 midnight during the week and 2:00 a.m. on weekends…  These laws are to protect the patrons that are coming to your events. Organizers must take into consideration the safety and security of the patrons. We (JCF) want the patrons to be safe,” – Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (Jamaican Government).

 

Naturally, music pushes the limits.

 

Photo Credit: Russell Ward
Main Stage TMRW.TDAY | Negril, Jamaica | Protoje | Photo Credit: Russell Ward

 

Tmrw.Tday is run on island time and is designed for relaxation. With built in “just chill mon” times from 9am-4pm followed by a drum circle session from 4pm-7pm, one is never rushed.  Plenty of time for livin, chillin, and being. A dive into the tropical jungle. A dip into the calm ocean.  A soak on the white-sand beach.

Photo of the sunset over the ocean with a small motor boat silhouetted in the foreground.
Photo by Michael Morahan

The pace of the island is ⅔’s time, a slow wandering stroll’s beat.

The energy of the island comes from the sun during the day and from the people at night.

Looking back on the festival…

Tmrw.Tday was simple yet diverse. Easy to navigate yet spread out.  The variety of venues and attendees made the whole thing a pleasant experience.  We are excited for what the future of this Culture Festival has in the works.  First-year festivals are by definition an experiment, a new test and there are many unknowns to be worked out along the way.  With the first year

Don’t worry, we covered the music from Tmrw.Tday as well!  Music from Jamaica and Tmrw.Tday Festival 

 

 

 


 

Impressions from the Jamaican Culture:

Photo of street market in Negril, Jamaica. Colorful bags and clothes hanging on walls.
Photo by Michael Morahan

[quote] A morning went a little something like this:

I stroll to the beachside restaurant.  Get out my pen, notebook, & order:

“A Jamrock omelet, coffee & water, please”

“Ya mon”

“Thank you”

The rain yields for the time being to a cloudy haze that blends the ocean’s horizon into the sky.

The temperature is ripe.

The humidity is lively.

The pulse of the island is coming into light.

From the crickets of the night to the dancing paintings and carvings on the wall, music runs through them all.

The soulful melodies spill forth, almost involuntarily, from the locals.

Is everyone a natural vocalist?

[/quote]

The small businesses thrive in Jamaica and the markets are vibrant with people and goods. One person employment can be seen from the seven-mile beach.

One beach hustler’s day

Mad Rebel Recording Studio with two musicians out front of the ocean-front recording studio| Negril, Jamaica | Photo Credit: Michael Morahan
Mad Rebel Recording Studio | Negril, Jamaica | Photo Credit: Michael Morahan

A man carries coconuts, straws, and a hatchet. “Coconuts…” he says, as he walks along the beach trying to make eye contact with any and all tourists. He takes 5-7 steps.  “Coconuts…”  he repeats, as he is now 1o-15 feet further down the beach. He knows the limitation of his voice’s range and he is competing, after all, with other people and the ocean.  Again 5-7 steps.  Finally, “Coconut Mon….” for the last 1/3 of his vocal cadence.  The three-part vocal loop seems to serve as advertising, a pace setter, a marching beat, and reassurance that he is actually getting somewhere on the 7-mile beach.  If you are sitting on the beach you will probably hear the loop twice as he passes. What is that rule 7 for advertising again?  Oh ya, that people buy after they hear about your product several times.  When business is good, a quick walk inland and a new harvest can be acquired. When the sun gets low the day is done.

Each step is one closer to a new sale.  “Co-conut”… “Coco-nut”… “Coconut Mon”…

“There are around 500 beach hustlers” – Paul (beach hustler)

There is an ever-changing flow of people, tourists, and travelers who soak up the island tropical sun.

Friendly entrepreneurs selling a story with their product or service. Friendly people so jolly that a word is worth it.

The smooth trotting pink-hatted horse riding salesman, slowly making his moves. Everyone is hustling their products and services

A Yoga class stretching on the beach. Photo by Corey Hamilton with a man in a pick hat leading a horse in the background by the edge of the ocean.
Yoga Stretch | Photo by Corey Hamilton 

Later that day, the pink-hatted beach horse salesman scored a lady tourist for the ride of a life. He washes the young rider with vocal melodies and song.  With gentle guidance and a quick step, the man leads the lady and horse along the water’s edge. (The legend himself can be seen in background of the picture – see left)  
Creativity in approach, service, products & storytelling is on full display. Rude guests foil high hopes.

Clearly, the Jamaican culture benefits from tourism, festivals, the cross-cultural exchange of ideas.  Jamaica continues to attract creative minded people to the lush jungles and white sand beaches, to enjoy a brief visit to paradise.


 

 


 

 

 

We covered the music from Tmrw.Tday as well! Read and take a listen here: Music from Jamaica and Tmrw.Tday Festival 

 

 

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Wonderfruit 

October 28, 2015 By Michael

Take a look at Wonderfruit’s official trailer for “Journey to Wonderfruit”. This one of a kind festival kicks off Dec 17-20th. Take a look at what really makes Thailand a special destination for what’s being called Thailand’s socially-conscious, eco-friendly version of Coachella.

Wonderfruit has added new acts to the lineup: Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Rhye, Lucent Dossier Experience, Daedelus, Catching Flies, Greasy Café and more join a hyped 1st wave roster including The Faint, The Submotion Orchestra, and the world premiere of Jon Hopkins x Chris Levine’s audiovisual collab, iy_project.

The festival aims to be part of a shifting paradigm in Asia.

Date: December 17th-20th 2015

Country: Thailand

Festival: Wonderfruit

More details:

PATTAYA Chonburi, Thailand – Wonderfruit Festival Thailand’s pioneering, sustainability focused and eco-friendly festival, featuring world-class international live acts and DJs. From hip-hop and electronic to alt-R&B, Thai folk, techno and circus arts, as well as a variety of regional Asian acts, Wonderfruit is set to spellbind audiences with the best music and performances from around the globe.

The second wave is led by legendary hip hop artist Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), R&B duo Rhye and the breathtaking, twirling, fire-breathing cirque performers of Lucent Dossier Experience. The international line up also includes Heartthrob, Elektro Guzzi, Daedelus, Goldroom, Viceroy, Catching Flies, Com Truise, Papercutz, Anchorsong, Arjun Vagale, Ocean Lam and Gaby Endo. Meanwhile, not to be outdone, Thai artists on the bill include Pongsit Kampee, Greasy Cafe, Boy Thai, Kidnappers and Dan Buri. They join a stand-out first wave including the world premiere of Jon Hopkins x Chris Levine’s iy_project, The Faint, Submotion Orchestra, Howie B, Dapayk Solo, and more.

Get a deeper glimpse into the magic of what’s to come with the official “Journey to Wonderfruit” trailer. The forthcoming mini-film from The Confluence is teased here with stunning shots of Thailand, the festival’s home, which mingle with visages showcasing the beauty of Wonderfruit’s people coming together to celebrate art, creativity, and individuality.

Providing homes to this diverse spectrum of artists are the highly conceptualized Wonderfruit stages. The Main Stage will be transformed by artist Joel Dean Stockdill into a sculptural paradise using locally sourced materials, while the Solar Stage will be designed by Los Angeles-based Vita Motus, renowned for their innovative stage designs for Coachella’s Do LaB stage and Boom Festival. Leading Thai contemporary fashion house, Issue will team up with architecture collective, Bang Bang to embellish the Soi Stage by layering specially designed printed fabrics with alluring chinoise architectural elements. The festival grounds will be further brought to life with incredible art installations that interact with the local ecology as well as Wonderfruit guests.

Younger festival goers too can get creative with the activities in dedicated kids’ area, Camp Wonder. From free running workshops with champions Team Farang and a kids’ disco, to foraging and traditional kite-making, plus storytelling, magic and a puppet show from Chao Khun Thong, it’s the perfect place for little ones to express themselves and for parents to join them in having fun and exploring Wonderfruit’s sustainable ethos. What’s more, with a professional nanny service on hand, grown ups can drop the tots off while they explore the delights of the field.

Joining award-winning Chef Gaggan in the Theatre of Feasts is noted mixologist, Shingo Gokan, owner of Speak Low in Shanghai, who will design a signature cocktail to be served to feasters. Foodie favorites Hong Bao, Bad Motel, Fillets, Broccoli Revolution, Maison Jean Philippe, Moo Ping Hea Owen and more than 20 traditional Thai street food outlets are set to join hungrily anticipated food and drink vendors Knock, Rocket, Surface and Peppina. Stay tuned for the full epicurean lineup and list of vendors for Wonderfruit 2015.

As well as delectable eats, Wonderfruit offers food for thought; brand new for this year, Scratch Talks presents global thought leaders including Dream Rockwell – the founder of Lucent Dossier Experience, legendary music producer Howie B and noted architect Duangrit Bunnag for a series of perspective-altering interactive discussions. Additionally, The Sharing Neighbourhood, presented by SC ASSET, provides a platform for passionate individuals to share their unique skills and deliver engaging workshops from handicrafts and mask-making to yoga, dance and meditation. Further outward-bound activities include human foosball, tug of war, aqua-volleyball and silly circuit training at Wonder Boot Camp, while indulgent treatments are available in the Healing Village from energetic body mapping to reiki.

From December 17-20, 2015 in The Fields at Siam Country, just 150 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, Wonderfruit presents not only an unforgettable party but a transformative experience, rooted in their ethos of social responsibility.

For more info visit: WonderfruitFestival.com

Filed Under: Abstract, Acoustic, Asia, Drum-&-Bass, EARTH, EDM, Electronic, Festival, Genre, House, Instrumental Tagged With: conscious, eco, Festival, gathering, thailand, wonderfruit

Envision 2015 Announces 1st Wave Artists

November 13, 2014 By Molly Buckiewicz Leave a Comment

Lineup - Phase 1

 

The International Envision Festival-Costa Rica announces first installment of their lineup for their 5th annual festival from Feb 26 – March 1, 2015.  

The first headliner announcement for the 5th annual Envision Festival-Costa Rica is here. This year’s lineup includes Groundation, Phaeleh, The Polish Ambassador, Wildlight, Emancipator, Ott, Bluetech, Random Rab, Govinda, Ill-Esha, Dimond-Saints, Stickybirds, AMB, Ayla Nereo, and saQi, with Costa Rican reggae headliner Un Rojo and Guatemala’s Los Miseria Cumbia Band. There are more acts listed below and many more to be announced!

Envision Festival-Costa Rica takes place in the enchanting jungle of Uvita, Costa Rica from February 26- March 1, 2015 and is a favorite destination for international travelers with dozens of international music and performance acts, yoga, workshops, waterfalls, surfing, jungle exploration and more.

An early peek at the yoga and workshop headliners include world-renowned yoga teachers such as Cristi Cristensen, Rachel Brathen, and Kishan Shah, art installations by Chris Dyer, Carey Thompson, and Mugwort Artemisia alongside Permaculture and Education workshops from legendary teachers such as Penny Livingston, Daniel Pinchbeck from Reality Sandwich, Charles Eisenstien, Sarah Wu, plus permaculturist and Envision co-founder, Stephen Brooks.

The full lineup of musicians, performers, teachers, and artists will be announced mid-November.

Check out the newly launched Envision website with interactive site map, early line-up, survival guide, and travel information. Then take a peek into the Envision mystique and be inspired by this newly released “Vive La Experiencia!” video.

Envision’s unique gathering offers so much for the adventurous travelers.  Dance under the stars, paddle into the surf, explore waterfalls and lush canopies, camp in the jungle, be inspired by live art installations, and learn something new at a life changing workshop.

With the collaboration of a myriad of renowned artists and visionaries, both local and international, Envision provides a multi-dimensional community forum focused on art, music, movement, education and co-creation.  Be part of a global eco-conscious movement that is shaping our future and experience the beauty of the landscape, healing undertones, artistic expression, and the “Pura Vida!” way of life.  This is Envision Festival.

Stay tuned for more announcements on music, yoga, speakers, and workshops. Early Bird discount tickets are on sale now and will sell out quickly.

Please visit the Envision website and links below to find out more.  Pura Vida!

http://www.2015.envisionfestival.com/

 

Envision Media Links:

Envision Instagram

Envision Facebook

Envision Website

Envision Ticketing

Envision Travel Info

Envision Newsletter

 

Phase 1 Lineup Below – Phase 2 coming soon!

 

Music: The Polish Ambassador * Wildlight * Groundation * Phaeleh * Emancipator * Ott * Bluetech * Random Rab and friends * Ayla Nereo * Govinda * Ill-esha * Dimond Saints * Faceblind * Los Miseria Cumbia Band * Un Rojo * saQi * AMB * Stickybuds * Santos y Zurdo * Passiflora * Infibeat * Ivan Cespedes * Lapa * Portilla * Living Light * Mikey Lion * Melissa O * Social Club * Bartosz Brenes * Mario Miranda* Tara Brooks *  Matt Haze* PjOE * aTyYa *

 

Yoga Instruction: Cristi Cristensen * Rachel Brathen * Kishan Shah * Esteban Salazar * Juan Pablo Barahona * Edgar Ortiz * Inez Aires

 

Art & Installations: Chris Dyer * Carey Thompson * Mugwort Artemisia * Mark Henson * Hoodie & Tigre * Tribe13 * Living Spaces

 

Permaculture & Education: Penny Livingston * Charles Eisenstien * Sarah Wu * Stephen Brooks * Daniel Pinchbeck * Rosemary Gladstar * Project Nuevo Mundo * Kaypacha

 

About Envision Festival-Costa Rica:

In just four years, Envision has blossomed from a backyard event into an internationally acclaimed community gathering.  Envision is continuing its journey to break down cultural barriers, representing an elevated festival experience of spirit and community.  By bringing people together in the lush landscape of Costa Rica, Envision offers opportunities to celebrate the spirit, heal our bodies and minds, and revitalize our souls. Be a part of a global movement that is destined to shape our global future while experiencing the beauty of the landscape, healing undertones, artistic expression, and the “Pura Vida!” way of life.  This is Envision Festival.

 

The Confluence

 

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