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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Get Ready for the Real Deal: Join Inspired Reggae Singer Samory I on his Pacific Northwest Tour! AUGUST 28 > Tacoma, WA AUGUST 29 > Portland, OR AUGUST 30 > Seattle, WA Catch the Crucial roots reggae singer on his Debut US "Revelation Tour" #SamoryI #CultureYardBooking #Rastafari #RootsReggae

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The legendary Channel One Soundsystem from the UK are holding a Roots Reggae Dance in Seattle June 9th. 8pm at the Clock-Out Lounge 🔥DJ Cray and DJ Kid Hops opening up. A historic uplifting musical experience #ChannelOneSoundsystem #TheRastaSound #CultureYardPresents #seattlereggae

Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Hey hear are the June Reggae Runnings around Seattle, Bellingham, and Portland: icont.ac/51ixU Sign up for the Culture Yard Newswyya via this link: 2447f-521.icpage.net/news-wyaa-si... #ReggaeMusic

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JUNE Month of Reggae Music: Channel One Sound, BURNING SPEAR, Rik Jam, Iotosh, NWWRF 2026

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Speaking sense, with a heart for the future. World Leaders worth listening to, Pedro Sanchez, Spanish politician and economist who has served as Prime Minister of Spain since 2018 #WorldLeaders

Spain’s Sánchez Says World Must Choose Peace, Not War, in Iran Crisis | APT

YouTube video by APT

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Fanon relevancy in this fascistic colonial time of Trump2.0. Mumia Abu-Jamal is writing a book on Fanon

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On Frantz Fanon: A Conversation with Mumia Abu-Jamal in a Dying Empire

YouTube video by hate5six

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Wishing the world a more Just, Balanced, and Hopeful Persian New Year. Let the celebration of Life over Death on Earth increase. Nothing better than heralding in the next year with family and community. Happy Nowruz 🌞🌑💫🌳 #Nowruz #2026 #1405 berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/posts/the-3-...

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The 3,000 Year Resiliency of the Nowruz Holiday

Over the past week, I've had the privilege of celebrating what is certainly one of the most enduring holidays on Earth. Nowruz, which probably emerged in the early Zoroastrian era of ancient Persia, h...

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Community Dance at Culture Yard this Saturday. 4 Seattle DJ's spinning crucial Dub, Reggae and Roots music from 8 PM. 70% of proceeds allocated to a Fundraiser for the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund. Anyone can contribute to help us reach the $1K Goal: pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/p...

Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The Board of Peace's War Criminals first strikes: Israel missile kills elementary school girls with their guided missile. Iran hit back at US-military bases in the UAE already. The US People and the Iranian People (and all the reasonable Israelis too) don't want this War #Zionism #MAGA #iran

electronicintifada.net

US, Israel launch war on Iran as public support collapses

A historic polling shift reveals Americans increasingly backing Palestinians over Israelis.

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Israel x USA pushing the Euro-Colonial project to build a poisoned future. Hear Palestinian refugee/survivor @mosababutoha.bsky.social '25 Pulitzer Prize winner speak; "its genius" to coordinate Global Trade backed by Genocidal Power; it's simply human to respect other tribes land & culture

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Winston "Flames" Jarrett - vintage Jamaican Singer - recording since the heady 1960's with Alton Ellis. Live @ Reggae Consciousness Feb. 6 - 2026 at the Substation Annex photos 1-2 by EB4photography.com ; photos 3-4 by John Hendow. #WinstonJarrett #ReggaeConsciousness #CultureYardSeattle

The Wet City Rockers - dubbing in Seattle since 2005 Live @ Reggae Consciousness Feb. 6 - 2026 at the Substation Annex photos 1-2 by John Hendow; 3-4 by EB4photography.com #CultureYardSeattle #WetCityRockers #ReggaePhotography

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Fire Marshall Ventura - 3 part harmony vocal group of 60s style Jamaican rocksteady, & 1970s style roots reggae & dub. Founded by bassist Norman Baker and guitarist Jonathan Kimball. Live @ Reggae Consciousness photos by John Hendow #CultureYardSeattle #FireMarshallVentura #ReggaePhotography

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Raggs Gustaffe - return to the Stage - Live at Reggae Consciousness Concert Feb 6, 2026, with a Bob Marley Tribute Set - photos by John Hendow #CultureYardPresents #RaggsGustaffe #ReggaePhotography #SeattleReggae

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Today marks Bob Marley's Birthday, the great Rastafarian musical prophet of the last century. We are Celebrating His Spirit and Music tonight with 5 Reggae Bands in Seattle #CultureYardPresents #ReggaeConsciousness #WinstonJarrett #LionOfJudahBand #WetCityRockers #FireMarshallVentura #Reggae

Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.'s visionary leadership again via👂his speech June 6th, 1961 at Lincoln University HBCU (the "American Dream" speech), emphasizing global unity and brotherhood

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Martin Luther King, Jr., American Dream (1961 Version)

YouTube video by Mapping Minds

Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

HNY! "Living is an Art" and "Jah is Love" foundation singer CLINTON FEARON performing Saturday at Nectar Lounge in Seattle. Come celebrate the living legend's 75th Birthday! 🎟️ tixr.com/e/157666 Clinton Fearon & Friends in acoustic ⏰ Early show featuring DJ Kid Hops (KEXP) #ClintonFearon

Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Roots Rastafarian Musicians together, Fundraising to rebuild Jamaica after "Hurricane Melissa". Amazing All-Star Jamaican line-up broadcasting from "China" Smith's Yard! Tune inna Di Yard LIVE-STREAM this Sat Dec 27 Fundraiser w/ Feed The Poor www.youtube.com/live/QKjROKc... #RebuildJamaica

Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Another opportunity to meet Thom @hartmannreport.com in person and pick-up his latest book "The Last American President". Kudos to @kbcs.bsky.social for also including Seattle's young, NEW Mayor-elect, Katie Wilson, at this event. "Democracy is not a spectator sport."

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Solid Saturday afternoon rehearsal with 7-piece Lion Of Judah band. On time, plug & play, in this space reserved for making music. Instruments mixed to spec, and musicians feeling satisfied. A historic band practice space available near downtown Seattle #CultureYardSeattle #SeattlePracticeSpace

Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Some visuals from Rik Jam and the Island Federation debut concert in Seattle, Nov. 29. The 27 year old Jamaican singer has been touring tough this year of his "Genesis" album release. Captures by EB4Photography.com #SeattleReggae #RikJam

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

And the military posturing and Sabre-rattling gets worse throughout November. "The Drug War" cited to wield U.S. military might to cause regime change in South American nations utilizes "the War on Terror" tactics and template.

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The Legacy of The War on Terror Reaches South America

While Trump openly manufactures a war in Venezuela, Israel never stops attacking the Palestinians

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The Humanitarian I come with my Music for Salvation for all Humanity Reaching the generation gap with Love from Bottom to Top Rise in Love JIMMY CLIFF OM Rest in Power (July 30, 1944 - November 24, 2025)

Jimmy Cliff "Humanitarian" video clip

YouTube video by Michel Moreau

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Representatives from 100+ countries are gathering at the "gateway to the Amazon" Belém for COP30. Can Brazil's Lula administration host a return to strong civil society participation and include the Global South’s demands and ambitions? Or will this be the least inclusive COP in history? #COP30

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COP30: What to expect from the global summit on climate change - Buenos Aires Herald

With the US pulling out and China seen as cautious, the conference in Brazil will be a test for the world’s ability to meet the Paris Agreement and finance goals

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Democracy at work in NYC's functioning multicultural democracy. Organize & Educate and remain hopeful.

Why Zohran Mamdani Won — Norman Finkelstein Breaks It Down

YouTube video by Know Time

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Feeling the Power and Pride of POC and DEI in the USA during Trump's final term as President-cum-Dictator. Was this somewhere in the 900-pages of Project 2025? I don't believe it! Here's how working and standing for Social Democracy delivered NYC. Democratize Local Govt. #Repudiation #DEI

Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Welcome Seattle Area Musicians - from pro to hobby - to join our November Community Jam this Wednesday Nov 5. R U looking 4 a Communal Jam to make music with fellow players of instruments? We down 1st Wednesdays Monthly (Winter) from 7-10 pm at the Culture Yard House of Music in Fremont, Seattle.

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Papa Fari @cultureyard.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

This year Friday Night Halloween Edition Soundsystem Session features Music Producer TOR.MA in DUB - visiting Seattle for the first time! Based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Tor.ma in Dub emerged from the dance floors of the Mexican psytrance movement. Doors open 9 PM // Culture Yard in Seattle

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Lucky to have legendary #Dub #Reggae pioneer MAD PROFESSOR (UK) with us this Thursday Oct 23. Always producing and traveling, cementing his legend status in the 21st Century. Seattle DJ's #ItalCounselor and #DJCray warm up. At the New Hidden Hall in Fremont #SeattleReggae #Ariwa

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Visuals from the last #CultureYardPresents concert Oct 9 in Seattle ~ a lovely evening of live reggae and dub featuring #SIMRIT with the #PurityAttack Band

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NEXT LIVE CONCERT :: Fresh Reggae Artists from Jamaica :: RIK JAM * Destiny * Tour ft. DALWAYNE Nov. 29 in Seattle #CultureYardPresents #RikJam #Dalwayne #RootsReggae #SeattleReggae

Fresh music today on YouTube - captured at Culture Yard's last concert: SIMRIT in Seattle - on her "become" tour, backed by Purity Attack Band - sharing a peaceful spiritual vibration #CultureYardPresents #Simrit #Dub #Reggae #Kirtan #SoulReggae #RootsReggae #WomenInReggae #SeattleReggae

SIMRIT ~ Dhan Baba Naanak ~ live in Seattle

YouTube video by Culture Yard

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