Topically Yours -Taj Weekes

Taj Weekes' dedication to illuminating the plight of the voiceless and the oppressed is evident in the message of his music as well as through his efforts to give back to the Caribbean community. Weekes uses his talents to bring awareness to the issues of poverty, global warming, HIV/AIDS and diabetes. In light of positive contributions to the Caribbean community, Mr. Weekes has been named a "Goodwill Ambassador" by the International Consortium of Caribbean Professionals (ICCP) in conjunction with WAFUNIF (World Association of Former U.N. Interns & Fellows), a division of the United Nations. From St. Lucia and born into a musical family, Taj Weekes is the youngest of ten children. In his late teens, Mr. Weekes left home to fulfill his musical ambitions in North America,. where he formed his band Taj Weekes & Adowa and multi-media company Jatta Entertainment. To date, the band has released two full-length albums to critical acclaim, Hope & Doubt and Deidem, and look forward to their soon to be released "A Waterlogged Soul Kitchen," an acoustic reggae album due out July 2010. For additional info visit www.TajWeekes.com and www.TajAndAdowa.com.