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P R E S S R E L E A S E - For Immediate Release


RELEASE OF NEW CD: ZEMA WITH THE GLADIATORS BAND, "JUBILEE" - CONSCIOUS ROOTS
REGGAE

Kingston, Jamaica, May 5, 2009 - Melchizedek Music is pleased to announce the
release of the highly anticipated new roots reggae CD from Zema with the
legendary Gladiators Band, entitled JUBILEE (MEL2060). Described as one of
today's top female modern roots reggae vocalists, this roots daughter brings her
soaring and engaging voice along with her years of experience as a professional
musician backing internationally known reggae artists to this her sixth album.

JUBILEE was recorded in Kingston, Jamaica at Harry J's Studio where many reggae
classics have been created. Now living in Kingston, Zema was able to put more
time into the production of this album as well as returning to playing
keyboards. Zema has been touring the world with The Gladiators for the last
three years and the camaraderie they have developed is evident in the quality of
the resultant music. Zema's desire as a producer was to maintain that roots,
rock, reggae sound The Gladiators are notorious for. The musicians on this
album include Albert Griffiths' two sons with Al Griffiths singing in
combination with Zema on the tune "Warning:"
Drums: Anthony Griffiths
Bass: Bagga Walker and Andrew Campbell
Guitar: Clinton Rufus, Gallimore Sutherland and Dalton Browne
Keyboards: Veron "Keysie" Sutherland, "Bowie" McLaughlin and Zema
Percussion: Sticky Thompson and Scully Simms
Horns: David Madden, Tony Greene and Calvin "Bubbles" Cameron

Zema's music has been described as "healing music for the 21st century" by
eminent reggae archivist, Roger Steffens. Her intention is to bring nurturing
sustenance and spiritual empowerment to a needy world through her inspiring
music. JUBILEE is a celebration of Zema's long career as one of the few
trail-blazing females in the reggae genre. She again showcases her talents as
singer, musician, songwriter, arranger and producer as well as her deep
spirituality which are reflected in these 14 cuts of potent conscious roots
reggae and dub. JUBILEE is a well-crafted and masterful release covering a wide
range of material from upbeat tunes like the title track, "Jubilee," universal
themes on "Power In Unity," a unique and effective cover of Bill Withers'
classic "Ain't No Sunshine," to the spiritually empowering "Time of Trouble" and
"Firefall." Her style of conscious reggae music brings the universal message of
love, justice, racial harmony and spiritual upliftment that captivates a wide
audience.

JUBILEE is available at fine sources for reggae music including Ernie B's Reggae
(www.ebreggae.com, 866/496-5474 toll free wholesale/retail), Amazon.com,
eBay.com, buyreggae.com; UK/Europe: Amazon.co.uk, eBay.co.uk,
systemrecords.co.uk, buyreggae.de; Japan: www.kitanaka45.com,
www.legendmusic.jp, and soon to be available as digital download on iTunes.com.

Zema is in the midst of her "Jubilee" Tour in the U.S. in promotion of this
album. The tour started in New England and is now in progress towards the south
and west coast. For artist booking contact Peter Wardle of King's Music
International (western U.S.) reggaeangl@..., 510/326-8445 or April Steyert
(eastern U.S) at thatreggaewoman@..., 828/274-1767. In the UK/Europe
contact Juliet Edwards of Nurture Projects +44 07931699369 or
jle2359@....

Please contact Melchizedek Music if you are interested in scheduling interviews.
DJs interested in receiving a copy of JUBILEE for airplay, please send radio
station and contact info to melchmu@....

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