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OKC Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival

CeeLo Green, Khujo, T-Mo and Big Gipp, collectively known as Goodie Mob, will be the main headliners at the forthcoming Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival in Oklahoma City. As this is the culture and soul food edition, it will be a celebration of black cuisine, lifestyle and community.

The OKC Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival will be presented at Washington Park on Saturday, June 14th, starting at 10am local time. Most importantly, this event is free for everyone.

Marlon Asher Will Perform In Auburn, CA on June 7th

Trinidadian reggae singer Marlon Asher, who rose to prominence with his first hit song “Ganja Farmer,” released in 2006, will be taking the stage at the Auburn Oddfellows Hall on Saturday, June 7th, 2025.

Farmer will be backed by the State of Emergency Band and supported by DJ Dubfyah, the opening act. This is a 21-and-older concert that will be hosted by Kurrency King. The Oddfellows Hall is located at 1226 1/2 Lincoln Way in Auburn, California.

Junior Reid Will Celebrate His Birthday In Toronto On June 7th

Junior ‘One Blood’ Reid will be celebrating his birthday at the National Event Venue (1000 Finch Avenue West) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 7th, 2025. Reid is promising an “unforgettable experience” and “a night of straight vibes and energy.”

Music will be provided by Game Changaz, Chippy Don, Lizard Hype Movements, DJ Mental, and others. Furthermore, several of Junior Reid‘s celebrity friends will be in attendance: Afro B, Belize, Eyesus, Fyah Locks, etc. It will be hosted by Supa Hype. Click here for tickets.

City Splash Festival 2025

City Splash Festival is a 30,000-capacity event that celebrates the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the United Kingdom and Europe. It showcases reggae, roots, dub, and other genres while highlighting legendary, established, and emerging acts.

The 2025 lineup includes Tarrus Riley, Ms. Dynamite, Channel One, General Levy, Dankie Sounds, DJ AG, Dubwise Jamaica, Iration Steppas, Mad Professor, Rampage Sound, Ras Kwame, and Ras-I, and that is just to name a few.

City Splash 2025 will be held on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26th, from midday to 10:00 p.m. at Brockwell Park in Brixton (London). Click here for additional information.

Sizzla Kalonji Heading To Trinidad For ‘One Caribbean Music Festival’

The One Caribbean Music Festival is set to take place on Saturday, May 31st, at Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Attendees will experience the best in soca, chutney, calypso, reggae, and dancehall.

In addition to live performances by several renowned artists from the Caribbean, this event will also offer patrons a diverse array of Caribbean cuisine. Notably, among the performers is Sizzla Kalonji, one of the most revered reggae acts of this era.

Winston Irie’s “Unto Thee O’Lord” Has Entered The Top 5 On NY’s Reggae Chart

After spending approximately thirteen weeks on The Foundation Radio Network New York Chart, Winston Irie‘s latest single, “Unto Thee O’Lord,” has entered the top 5. It is now sharing the same space with Hezron (#4), Third World (#3), Terry Linen (#2), and Tarrus Riley (#1).

“Unto Thee O’Lord,” which was produced by Bernard ‘IOBI’ Joseph for 4/20 Records, is a praise and worship reggae tune that’s fused with ska. It was released on the last day of January in 2025.

Prince Saj’s Album Launch Set for June 14 In Kingston

Prince Saj‘s “Fully Jesus” album launch, which will take place at the Swallowfield Chapel in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday, June 14th, is arguably one of the most anticipated record launches in dancehall-gospel in recent years.

Not only is this a listening party for “Fully Jesus,” it’s also a concert that will feature other trending gospel acts. So far the organizers have announced that Perry Cummings, aka Perry InChrist, will be joining the lineup. Additional artists will be added as the event draws near. Click here for tickets.