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Eek-A-Mouse Removed From Carifest Benefit Concert

Legendary reggae dancehall dj Eek-A-Mouse Photo By Nigraphix; digital photography & Imaging

Reggae legend and Dancehall pioneer, Eek-a-mouse has been removed from the anticipated lineup of this year’s Carifest Benefit Concert because of his outburst at the event press launch in New York recently.

Promoters of the event are concerned that the outburst by the artiste has sent shockwaves throughout the Reggae community worldwide, and has widened a growing racial rift that has been downplayed by industry professionals for years.

In his blunt and uncharismatic statement, Eek-a-mouse expressed his disgust and anger at the preference the mainstream music community has shown for white or lighter skinned reggae oriented artistes.

He accused UB40, Matisyahu, Sean Paul and Shaggy of all being successfully accepted because of the marketability of their skin color.

Eek-a-mouse was scheduled to perform on July 6th alongside Lee Scratch Perry and Jewish Musician Matisyahu.


The Reggae News Agency

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Posted by impoetryious on June 23, 2008 10:02 PM |

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