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Carlos Jones
By Carlos JonesMusic
Carlos Jones episodes
- Ain't No TimeWritten by J2 (Joseph Cooper)Recorded by First Light in 1994. This urgent message is for everybody - right now. Don't let it be too late.5 min
- LoveThis is a song the whole world needs to hear - it's by some friends of mine. The band is called Automatik Eden, and they will be coming here SOON! Let's FEEL the LOVE, SHARE the LOVE and SHOW more LOVE.That is all...http://www.automatikeden.com5 min
- My PrayerSO much love among my Sisters and Brothers whom I have witnessed coming together in this vibration - it really warms my heart. Yes I know that we are all human and imperfect, and not all can be roses and rainbows ALL the time, but what we experience puts us in the frame of mind and heart to realize the possibilities, and therefore try to steer our daily interactions in a more positive and loving direction. More communication brings unification. That's all one can hope for.This is my prayer.1 <3(Inspired by the Hawaiian Ho'oponopono prayer and meditation, and dedicated to LovingKindness week - June 1 - 11)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho%CA%BBoponopono5 min
- Sad For The WorldFeeling the pain of the world so intensely this particular day, I drove out to the park to try and find some solace in nature and took my guitar with me, with the thought that maybe playing some music could help chase the blues away. As I sat there; noticing just how beautiful a day it was, hearing the birds singing and kids laughing happily on the swings, I began to realize and remember just how blessed I am to be able to enjoy such a day, when there are so many who could never even dream of doing so. I thought to myself; "how could I even begin to express this feeling?" I eventually picked up my guitar and figured I would just pluck one random note - and see what, if anything, that might provoke. As soon as I did, it's like a gate somewhere opened, and this song started to rush out, or in, I suppose. I immediately started writing, and before long, this song was born and I felt the weight lift from my heart, and I was left feeling so thankful - for everything.What a miracle music is - I've seen and felt the magic happen so many times, yet it still amazes and fascinates me every time it does. I am so grateful to be able to channel the vibrations that come through in such a way that can turn darkness into Light.So while I pray for humanity, I give thanks for all of the beauty that still exists in this world, and I will never take it for granted.One Love,Los7 min
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- Stronger TogetherI wrote this song on Nov 8th, 2016.At that time things didn't turn out as many of us had hoped.Now here we are, 4 years later, with renewed hope that we can recover and wake up from the nightmare of this last toxic administration, and try to live together with more civility and respect. I know it's a tall order, but at least we won't have the voice of hatred and intolerance being the loudest one.I am so thankful to be able to channel this energy in a positive way and express it clearly and truthfully, and I'm looking forward to one day being able to play it with the band. In the meantime, I'm putting this vibration out into the Universe. Let's come together, start the healing, and get to work loving and supporting each other.Peace~n~LoveLosStronger Together - 11/8/2016 - 11/8/2020--------------No time for fearwe reject the hateits time to make it clearand to demonstratethat we're stronger together, stronger togetherwe don't need another civil warunification is what we're striving forit's the only way we can make a standbecause divided we fall and that's not in the planwe're stronger together, stronger togetheryes we're stronger together, stronger togethertime to silence that hateful voiceshow our determination by our choicebelieve in the good and the common groundstep back from the brink and turn it aroundwe are stronger together, stronger togetheryes we're stronger together, stronger togetherso once again we find ourselves in a situationwhere the forces of negativity are threatening to overcome the nationbut we got no time for worry and fearbecause there's so much good to do while we're hereand just as sure as day follows nightwhen darkness closes in we got to shine the Lightbecause we're stronger together, stronger togetheryes we're stronger together, stronger togetherI think Love & Unity is the way to gocompassion for each other got to let it showthose that disagree seem to have no clueyou better check yourself the problem might be youcuz we're stronger when we work together nowwhy we got to keep on fighting each otherwe aint gonna get nowherelet's put our differences aside and treat each other bettertoo long living in darknesscome on let's shine our light togetherwon't you help me sing it nowthis little light of mineI'm gonna let it shine...all the timehttps://www.facebook.com/notes/carlos-jones/stronger-together/101538338680662494 min
- Children UniteThis is how I feel when we play music. Why can't it be like that always?I was inspired to write this song when passing by a playground and hearing the happy sound of children playing, laughing, running, shouting - and I thought to myself, "that's like music to my ears!" And so it was...:-)5 min
- CongomanMusic track courtesy of Mantis TanTan Productions -*Vocal - Resinance- Nyabinghi drums, vocals and readings - Carlos Jones5 min
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- My FamilyOur dear cousin, Makeela came up with this idea for a family song back in 2010 and introduced it to us at that year's reunion. Since then, I have helped her to come up with an arrangement that I think fits the spirit of the song, and I'm proud to now reveal it in its working stages as it begins to emerge into the light of day. This is "My Family" - FOR US, BY US. Feel free to sing along if you feel it <3My Family - Makeela Waldon / Carlos Jones_______________1st Vswe're here to celebrate where we come frommy familyI feel such happiness when I'm coming homemy familyto reconnect with those I haven't seen for so longmy familyand get an introduction to the next generationmy familylet's show our love for the ones that are now gonemy familyand let them know that through us they still live onmy familywhat a joy to come together to share our proud historywe are the branches and fruits of our family treeI'm talkin 'boutmy family, my familymy family means so much to memy family, my familymy family means so much to me2nd Vsfaith and trust in God is what we're built uponmy familyIn times of trouble who can I lean onmy familywhat gives me a rock on which to standmy familywhat is it keeps me rooted in the landmy familywhat is it giving me a solid foundationmy familywhat gives me my sense of determinationmy familyWhat keeps me moving in the right directionmy familyAnd what is it has feeling so much affectionmy familyBailey, Coleman, Carden, Nixon, Jones and HurttWe are the living legacy, raised up from this red dirtI'm talkin 'boutmy family, my familymy family means so much to memy family, my familymy family means so much to me________I'm gonna tell you 'boutmy family, my familymy family means so much to memy family, my familymy family means so much to me6 min
About Carlos Jones
From the publisher's feed
Carlos Jones has been sharing his musical inspiration with Cleveland and the surrounding area for over 40 years, earning him the unofficial designation of “The Iron-man of Cleveland Reggae”. Born in Virginia, his earliest musical influence was the gospel music he heard in the church where his grandfather preached. In the mid-60s his family moved to Frankfurt, Germany, where he became fascinated by the Beatles and other popular music of the time. A few years later, after moving back to the states, his main musical interests were Soul, Jazz, Blues and Rock music, until he discovered Reggae in the mid 70s, which led him to seeing Bob Marley perform and then joining one of Cleveland's first local Reggae bands. He started out in 1978 as a side-man (percussion/vocals) with I-tal, one of Cleveland’s first homegrown Reggae groups, and then in 1984, split off from I-tal along with several other members to form the group, First Light.
Carlos developed as the front man/lead vocalist for First Light and honed his songwriting skills during its 14 year run as one of the top drawing bands in the area, playing shows at clubs, colleges and festivals all over the eastern half of the United States and in Canada. During that time, First Light released several recordings on vinyl, cassette and CD on the independent label, Thin Ice Records.
By 1994, a few years before First Light disbanded, Carlos’ next project was already underway. The Peace Love Unity Syndicate, which would later become known as Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band, was already playing shows in the area, and people were starting to take notice. His goal was to get back to the more spiritual and positive messages in Reggae music that had captured his heart from the start, back when Reggae was first gaining worldwide attention through artists like Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Peter Tosh, Toots & The Maytals, Culture, Third World and Burning Spear, all of whom he's had the pleasure of sharing the stage with over the years.
Now with 27 years under his belt with the current group, Carlos continues to keep the Reggae fire burning with his steadfast allegiance to the positive vibration, lifting hearts and stirring souls every time he and his band take the stage. The PLUS Band has three full length releases to date: Roots With Culture (2004), Leave A Trail (2009) and their first live recording called "Live From Cleveland", which came out in 2016. A 4-song EP, Positive Vibrations, was released in 2011, and they have sporadically released several singles over the past few years. All are on Little Fish Records, an independent Cleveland label run by his manager, Larry Koval, who has been with Jones since 1998. The band is currently working on a new album to be titled "A New Day", which they hope to release this summer.
Now, at the age of 62, when asked about his plans for the future, he'll tell you, "I'm just grateful to see every new day, and to be given the opportunity to make each one the best I can. I'll just keep moving forward, and follow the path where it leads, you know? Promoting positivity , peace, love and understanding betweeen people is my life's purpose and I'm blessed to be able to do what I love. What more could I ask out of life?"
His official website is www.carlosjones.com