Taj is an unwavering, energetic
humanitarian whose dedication extends beyond his song lyrics into his social activism,
culminating in his 2020 appointment by the Government of St. Lucia as Goodwill and
Brand Ambassador with the official title, His Excellency Taj Weekes. This follows on his
official role with the United Nations as "UNICEF Champion for Children" and his
children's charity, They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO).
Taj Weekes - Crisis [Official Video 2021]
Aside from brains, a heart, and a great smile, he has six acclaimed albums of musically
adventurous reggae. A seventh album, “PAUSE”, will be his first solo project since
separating from Adowa. It is set for official release on August 9, 2021. Although a
formidable idealist,
Taj nonetheless maintains an unblinking and sophisticated view of
the world. This balance between seeing what is and what should be, clearly powers his
social activism. It also imbues his songs with a pragmatic, non-judgmental optimism that
is not merely unusual in reggae, but almost unique. So what makes Taj Weekes special
can be summarized in three words: MUSICIAN. POET. HUMANITARIAN. What makes
him astonishing is the easy and unforced harmony among all facets of his existence.
In 2020, Covid-19 brought the music industry to its knees. Taj Weekes was not to be
stifled by the loss of touring opportunities or the psychic demands of quarantine. His
mind worked overtime, synthesizing a new reality, imposed by a humanitarian crisis
unlike any other in our lifetime. In odd synchronicity, hundreds of thousands died from
the raging virus, while black political activism in America was simultaneously ignited
from the death of George Floyd.
The resulting Black Lives Matter movement imposed
hard decisions on many social activists to choose between live demonstrations in the
streets or to stay home in the safety of isolation. Many forged ahead, some did not. It was
a struggle for survival in the direst of circumstances. Taj poetically captured this stunning
reality with a profound reflection of the times by writing deeply rooted emotional lyrics
that comprise his new album, ‘PAUSE.’ Taj believes this could well be his most
outstanding album to date.
“This album was written during the most important year of my life. The year the music
stopped and about everything else in between” ~ H.E. Taj Weekes
Taj Weekes - Crisis [Official Video 2021]
WEBSITE: https://tajweekes.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/tajandadowa
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TajWeekes
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