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2nd Chance Is The Only Gospel Act Confirmed For Art of Music Fest In Florida

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Art of Music Festival is an annual multi-genre live music event. This year they will feature reggae, soca, gospel, dancehall, and Caribbean pop on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th, at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida.

Among the secular performers for 2025 is lone gospel recording artist 2nd Chance, who recorded the album “Mission Fi God” in the late 1990s as part of the group Blake Band. His sophomore album, “Hold On,” was shared in 2004 after he went through some major life challenges, thus changing his name to 2nd Chance, where his life is now a testimony of what God can do.

Best of the Best Music Fest 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 19th annual Best of the Best Music Festival will be held on Sunday, May 25th, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, Florida. It’s scheduled to run from 2pm to 10pm local time.

Performing this year are Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Marcia Griffiths, Romain Virgo, Wayne Wonder, Nadine Sutherland, Skinny Fabulous, Chronic Law, 450, and more. Digital passes, which are on sale now, can be purchased online via caribtix.com.

Vibrations – The Experience

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Vibrations—The Experience is a fusion of culture, music, and artistry, scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, at Sound Forge (#1 Christopher Samuel Drive, Mucurapo Road) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

This event will feature jazz, gospel, pan, soca, and calypso music, with performances by Vaughnette Bigford, Freetown Collective, Joshua Regrello, Jaron Nurse, Coutain, Sharlon Bailey, Lady Adanna, and so many more. Click here for tickets.

Mass Appeal’s World Reunion

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

As Indian hip-hop continues to claim its position on the world stage, Mass Appeal, the imprint co-owned by American rap legend Nas, presents The World Reunion Charity Concert.

Powered by Royal Enfield Hunter 350, this event will feature Nas, DIVINE, Raftaar, King, KR$NA, Dabzee, and others at the Nesco Center, Hall No. 5, in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, April 19th. All proceeds from this gathering will support charities and foundations dedicated to empowering education. Click here for more info.

Agent Sasco & Capleton Will Perform At St. Mary Kite & Food Fest This Weekend

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2025 staging of the annual St. Mary Kite & Food Festival takes place this weekend on Easter Sunday, April 20th, at Buccaneers in Port Maria, St. Mary. This is an all-day family event that will commence at 10am local time.

During the day there will be several activities for the entire family, followed by a concert at night. The live show will feature performances by Capleton, Agent Sasco, Jamal, and Jada Kingdom. The entrance fee at the gate is JMD$4,000 before 10pm and JMD$6,000 after.

Spend A Girls Night With Xscape In Stockbridge, GA Next Month

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

R&B girl group Xscape will perform at Vystar Amphitheater at The Bridge (4650 N. Henry Blvd.) in Stockbridge, Georgia, on Saturday, May 3rd. They will be joined by two other esteemed girl groups: Total and 702.

The event, dubbed ‘My Girls Night,’ will begin at 6pm, which is approximately two hours before the live concert. Tickets are available on Vystar Amphitheater’s website.

2 nights, 3 shows with Peabo Bryson at Atlanta’s City Winery!

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson, who is known for his hit singles “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” “You’re Looking Like Love To Me,” and “As Long As There’s Christmas” done with Roberta Flack, and so much more, will perform at Atlanta’s City Winery on April 20th and 21st.

The Grammy Award winner will do two shows on the 20th: one at 6pm and another at 9pm. It should be noted that the 6pm concert is completely sold out. That said, Bryson will return on the 21st for an additional set at 8pm. Click here for links to tickets.