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Jodian Pantry Confirmed For Sligoville Emancifest

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the end of July – on the 31st – all roads will lead to the Sligoville Stadium in St. Catherine, Jamaica for the annual Sligoville Emancifest. Subtitled Redemption Concert, this event is always a treat for residents of Sligoville, Bog Walk, Angels, and the surrounding communities.

MP Natalie Neita Garvey and her team have gone all out to secure some top-notch performers. So far they have confirmed Jodian Pantry, Carey Sayles, Sister Patt, Rhoda Isabella, and Kevin Downswell. It is expected that additional artists will be added in the coming days.

Maxwell’s “The Night Tour” Will Stop In Detroit Next Weekend (@MAXWELL)

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Maxwell‘s The Night Tour will be making a stop at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, Michigan on Friday, July 28th. He will be joined by Canadian singer and songwriter Tamia Marilyn Washington, more popularly known as Tamia.

Starting time is 8pm and tickets can be purchased from ticketmaster.

Maxi Priest, Kenny Lattimore For Long Beach Jazz Fest

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Excitement is building in and around Long Beach, California as the 34th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival draws near. The three-day event will take place on August 11th, 12th and 13th, and will feature some of the best live performers in the business.

Confirmed are Maxi Priest, Erin Stevenson, Norman Brown, Kenny Lattimore, Mike Phillips, Kim Scott, Myron McKinley, Najee, Marcus Miller, Will Downing, and many more. It will be held at Rainbow Lagoon Park on East Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, California. Additional information is available on the event’s website.

The 2023 Eleuthera Bahamas Gospel Fest Is Next Month

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2023 Eleuthera Gospel Fest is scheduled for Friday, August 18th at Rock Sound (on Queens Highway) in The Bahamas. The organizers have joined forces with the Rock Sound Homecoming Committee to incorporate the annual back-to-school affair, making it a part of this year’s festival.

Another important feature on the 2023 Eleuthera Gospel Fest is the honoring of Apostle Michael Saunders who passed in the summer of 2021. Ministers that have been invited to join the celebration are Lisa Harris (Antigua), Tiffany Levy (Jamaica), Unlimited Angel, Shara J (Bahamas), and others. It will be hosted by DJ Don.

Fab 5 Band Will Be In Toronto To Celebrate Emancipation Day

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Many years ago – on March 24, 2021 – the Canadian House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1st as the country’s Emancipation Day. It was on that day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 went into effect across the British Empire.

Likewise, for Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora, August 1 represents the abolition of the dehumanising system which had enslaved people of African descent in the British colony for over 150 years.

As such, Jamaicans living in Canada have always had a huge Emancipation Day party, and 2023 will be no different. This year’s celebration is being incorporated into the Jambana One World Festival, happening at Gage Park in Brampton, Ontario on Monday, August 7th.

The organizers have tapped 60s reggae/soca band, Fabulous Five, to headline the event. The 45-year-old ensemble remains one of the best live show bands in Jamaica to this day. They will be joined by several top-tier Canadian artists.

Yahdeen Essence Seeks Guidance In New Single “Teach Me” (@Pandemicrecord1)

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2002 Jamaica Independence Talent Competition finalist, Yahdeen Essence, is back with a new record called Teach Me. The song is one of four featured on the Passion Fruit Riddim, which is produced and published by Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC.

Having been active in the music industry since the tender age of 15, the St. Ann’s artist has committed to what is essentially the road less traveled. As opposed to doing the kind of songs that attracts a lot of attention in a short period of time, Yahdeen has instead chosen to create substantive music. Her songs are generally considered to be inspirational, motivational and/or spiritual.

Teach Me is penned and performed as an open prayer to God, and is sung effortlessly by the highly experienced vocalist. Not only does it add balance to the Passion Fruit compilation, but it also gives it a bit of diversity, as Capleton, Ras Kronik and Sizzla all took a more aggressive approach with their tracks.

And although Yahdeen Essence has recorded and released quite a few songs over the years, it is believed by everyone who’s heard it that Teach Me is one of her stronger tunes.

Causion Goes Back To His Roots With 2nd Single From EP “The Mission Is In Progress”

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Antigua & Barbuda’s reggae ambassador Causion has shared the second single from his just released EP, The Mission Is In Progress. Titled Back to my Roots, the tune speaks to him going back to basics, to his source, which means reconnecting with the Most High in a deeper, more meaningful way.

Back to my Roots is a beautiful, rhythmic, one drop reggae record laced with both instrumental and vocal melodies. It joins six other equally strong songs on The Mission Is In Progress EP, which went live on all streaming platforms on June 24, 2023.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM/DOWNLOAD “THE MISSION IS IN PROGRESS”