Unknown's avatar

About Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Promoting Positive Black Music & Telling The Stories Of The People Behind It!

Raise Our Spirits

One Fair Wage and Black Voters Matter will present their Raise the Wage Event Series in Chicago from August 19–21, 2024. This is a diverse series of functions designed to elevate the issues that have been prioritized in the polls in the 2024 U.S. elections. The cost of living and low wages are the top concerns for voters of color and youths, hence the Raise the Wage Event Series.

The standout gospel show in the series is sub-titled Raise Our Spirits. It’s set for August 20th at Greenwood Oasis (7621 South Greenwood Avenue) in Chicago, Illinois. Lecrae, Le’Andria Johnson, Charles Jenkins, and Doug E. Fresh will perform live, and it will be hosted by Darlene McCoy and Sonya Blakey. Click here for tickets.

‘R&B Forever Tour’ With TGT, BBD & Silk

Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank, collectively known as TGT, will join BBD (Ricky, Michael, and Ronnie), as well as Silk, for the upcoming R&B Forever Tour. Although the organizers are currently working to finalize all shows, they have shared some of the confirmed dates and locations. See Below.

October 4, 2024 – Inglewood, CA
October 11, 2024 – Dallas, TX
October 18, 2024 – Miami, FL
November 9, 2024 – Brooklyn, NY
November 16, 2024 – Greensboro, NC
December 8, 2024 – Milwaukee, WI
December 27, 2024 – Atlanta, GA

For additional information, and to purchase tickets, visit rnbforevertour.com.

Experience the Ultimate Reggae Night with Inner Circle In Orlando On Sept. 5th

The management team at Mango’s Tropical Cafe in Orlando, Florida, has invited the bad boys of reggae, Inner Circle, to perform live at their lounge (8126 International Drive) on Thursday, September 5th, 2024.

They’re promising attendees an unforgettable evening of timeless hits like “Bad Boys” and “Sweat (A La La La La),” as well as delicious tropical drinks, and an atmosphere that inspires dancing and overall good vibes.

Notably, all guests must be 21 or older with a valid photo identification. The concert will commence at 10:00 p.m. local time, and tickets, which are going for US$25.00, can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Limoblaze’s ‘Young & Chosen’ Show Heads To North London On Sept. 14

Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and rapper Limoblaze is bringing his ‘Young and Chosen’ show to the O2 Forum (9-17 Highgate Road) in Kentish Town, London, UK, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, starting at 6.00 p.m.

Limoblaze, whose unique fusion of hip-hop and afrobeats landed him the 2024 MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act, will be joined by Prinx Emmanuel, Wande, Caleb Gordon, Laura Ehio, Sam Rivera, Naffymar, and 678Nath. Click here to buy tickets.

The Marley Brothers’ Legacy Tour Kicks Off Next Month

The Marley Brothers (Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian) will commence their highly anticipated Legacy Tour at Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, British Columbia, on September 5, 2024. The men will do twenty-two shows across Canada and the United States before wrapping up on October 5th in Miami, Florida. See all confirmed dates and locations below.

9.05 | Vancouver, BC | Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park
9.06 | Ridgefield, WA | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
9.08 | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheatre
9.10 | Concord, CA | Toyota Pavilion at Concord
9.11 | Chula Vista, CA | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
9.12 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
9.13 | Albuquerque, NM | Isleta Amphitheater
9.15 | Austin, TX | Germania Insurance Amphitheater
9.16 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion
9.18 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center
9.19 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre
9.22 | Queens, NY | Forest Hills Stadium
9.23 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center
9.25 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
9.26 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center
9.27 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live
9.29 | Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage
9.30 | Laval, QC | Place Bell
10.02 | Wilmington, NC | Live Oak Bank Pavilion
10.03 | Atlanta, GA | Lakewood Amphitheatre
10.04 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp
10.05 | Miami, FL | FPL Solar Amphitheatre

Lionel Richie & Diana Ross Will Headline The 1st ‘Fool In Love’ Festival In LA

Two of pop music’s most notable stars from the 1960s and 1970s, Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, will headline the inaugural Fool in Love Festival, scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Hollywood Park, on the grounds adjacent to Sofi Stadium.

This event is unique in that its lineup has some of the most beloved performers, all of whom have successful careers spanning decades: Al Green, Santana, Charlie Wilson, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, Chaka Khan, The Jacksons, The O’Jays, George Clinton, Kool & The Gang, Stevie B, and that is just to name a few. For tickets and additional information, visit foolinlove.com.

New Visuals From Bugle, Julian Marley & Bounty Killer “Time Is Of Essence”

Reggae artists Bugle and Julian Marley and dancehall deejay Bounty Killer kicked off the month of August by sharing the official video for their joint record Time is of Essence. The song was released in the last quarter of 2023 as both a single and a featured track on the Block 9ine Riddim.

If you have not yet seen the music video, which premiered on August 2nd, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.