NPR has just uploaded Bilal‘s Tiny Desk Concert to their YouTube channel. For approximately twenty minutes, the singer, songwriter, and record producer takes us on a soulful musical journey, displaying his wide vocal range and intense live set.
If you have not yet seen the video, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
Produced by Stingray Records out of London, UK, Abka Kaba‘s new single, “Tingling Feeling,” is featured on the seven-track “Island Riddim” reggae compilation. The project was shared on streaming platforms on January 10th, 2025.
“Tingling Feeling” is a lovers-rock record with an old-school vibe. On the groovy reggae rhythm, Abka Kaba, formerly Sheldon Senior, uses his soothing vocals to captivate listeners. Click here to download “Island Riddim” from your preferred digital music store.
Frolic is the event to attend on Carnival Friday, February 28th, 2025! It will be staged at Fete Yard, Queen’s Hall, in St Ann’s, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. This is a food-inclusive fête with a unique flair. There will be performances by Mical Teja, Lyrikal, and Farmer Nappy. Early bird tickets are available online and offline for TTD$450 or USD$66.
Plantation Smokehouse, St. Ann’s first smokehouse and restaurant located next door to Richmond Estate, will be celebrating their five-year anniversary with a live performance by legendary reggae artist Richie Spice on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2025.
The festivity will start at 9 pm local time, and admission is J$3,000 or USD$20. Click here to buy tickets online.
Wavz Beach presents One Love Jerk Fest Wknd, the Valentine’s/Lovers-Rock Edition, on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Music will be provided by DJ Pressy and Absolute, and there will be live performances by Leroy Sibbles and Hezron.
Ticket prices are as follows: couples J$3,000; singles pre-sold J$2,000, and singles at the gate J$2,500. Tickets can be purchased online at live.myplug.com, while physical passes can be acquired in Negril from Kicks Footwear, World of Sports, and Wavz Beach.
Anyone who buys one ticket has a chance to win a weekend for 2; however, several conditions apply.
On January 10th, Perfect Giddimani shared the first of many releases for 2025. The new track, published on his very own Giddimani Records, is called “Champion Sound.” It was produced in collaboration with House Of Riddim.
“Champion Sound” can be streamed/downloaded on Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, iTunes, Deezer, and all other major music platforms.
Versatile reggae-dancehall artist Skarra Mucci, who hails originally from Jamaica and is now based in Barcelona, Spain, is slated to perform at Jam Link‘s upcoming Bob Marley Celebration. He has been one of the leading figures in reggae-dancehall in Europe since the early 2000s, building an impressive discography over the years.
In support of his most recent releases, Skarra Mucci is currently doing several shows across the region. One of the key highlights of this mini stint will be his performance at the highly anticipated annual Bob Marley Celebration, set to take place on February 15, 2025, at Voxhall (Vester Allé 15) in Aarhus, Denmark.
Skarra Mucci will share headlining duties with another accomplished reggae act, Omar Perry, and both men will be joined by the One Love Marley Band, Slo Down Reggae Band, DJ Henning, and MC Henrik Baek. This celebration is organized by Jam Link Intl., the leading promoter of reggae concerts in Aarhus.
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