Tucson Weekly

Planet Jam' is an evolving fusion of Eastern and Western music and culture. Planet Jam music has rippin' rock solos, poppin' reggae rhythms and fresh Gypsy licks, dubby and tight, modern with ancient tap roots. Planet Jam lyrics say stuff that makes sense. They positively present ideas of change about border issues, political hypocrisy, seven generation awareness, freedom of expression, spiritual and cultural evolution as well as experiences that Marius had in the Romanian Army as a draftee Private during that country's 1989 revolution. In September 2007, Kini Wade joined the band on the drums, Steven Abramson (from Living Earth and Woody Harelson) sat in on keyboards, and World Class Percussionist Cecil Carter polished the beats. As of new Suba Dread(One Drop Redemption) is sitting in with the band adding a crucial touch.

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General Smiley began his career in the late 70s at Studio One under the direction of the late Sir Coxsone Dodd. The Duo Papa Michigan and General Smiley recorded their first number 1 hit Rub A Dub Style , followed by the equally popular Nice Up The Dance. The duo then recorded at Tuff Gong Studio the classic One Love Jamdown, produced by Jahmet Enwright, which was released as a double a-side with Freddie McGregors Jogging. Michigan And Smiley gave a dynamic performance at the annual Reggae Sunsplash Festival in 1981, which led to a debut appearance in the UK where they topped the bill at the Black Echoes Reggae Awards Show.

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