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Sizzla Kalonji’s Japan Tour (April 25 – May 7)

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Reggae-dancehall artist Sizzla Kalonji will be in Japan for his Everlasting Tour, which begins on Tuesday, April 25th and ends on Sunday, May 7th. In just under two weeks the sing-jay will do approximately thirteen shows as well as several studio sessions. See schedule below.

Apr. 25 – Ibaraki at Vibes
Apr. 26 – Kagoshima at Duckbill
Apr. 27 – Fukuoka at The VooDoo Lounge
Apr. 28 – Yokohama at Bay Hall
Apr. 29 – Sapporo at King XMHU
Apr. 30 – Toyama at Mairo

May 1 – Osaka at Downtown
May 2 – Kobe at Harbor Studio
May 3 – Okinawa at MOD’s
May 4 – Tobishima at Cross Road 7
May 5 – Kyoto at Octave
May 6 – Shibuya at Clubasia
May 7 – Hiroshima at Mugen5610

Celebrate African Unity In Brooklyn On May 25th (@Turbulence876)

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

D&R Production will be celebrating African Unity at the Caribbean Breeze Banquet Hall – 276 Belmont Avenue – in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday, May 25th. There will be performances by Turbulence, I Ras, Bally, Congo I, Fyah Heart, Mikey Jarrett and others. Doors open at 8pm (local time) and admission is $40 USD.

Duane Stephenson & Natural Black Bringing Dancehall & Reggae To The Compound In Queens

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the end of May – on the 27th – G6 Family, Kong Star Production and Mighty Super Rock will present an event called Dancehall & Reggae In The City, at The Compound – 190-01 Linden Blvd. – in Queens, New York.

They have tapped veteran reggae artists Duane Stephenson and Natural Black to headline the show, with support from emerging acts Avock, Berri, Flyame and Ricky Nevado. Additional music will be provided by selectors DJ Kenny, G6 Sound and others. Tickets are available via eventbrite.

One Night One Message Four Messengers!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The highly anticipated Redemption Concert – with headliners Beres Hammond, Anthony B, Buju Banton and Luciano – will take place at Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

The show is schedule to run from 6pm on Saturday, May 6th, to 3am the following day. Tickets are available now on ticketfederation-dot-com. Redemption is the brainchild of Tropix Entertainment and Ricky Raghunanan Group of Companies.

International Peter Tosh Day Reggae Festival (@PeterTosh @NyahManBushman)

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2023 International Peter Tosh Day Reggae Festival will be held on Saturday, April 15th, at 4305 Degnan Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, from 12noon to 6pm (PDT). Presented by the Peter Tosh Foundation – in association with Q Bwoy Productions and Ladybea – the event is a full day of reggae festivities done in honor of the man affectionately referred to as Bush Doctor.

This is a free event, with limited capacity, that will highlight reggae music, culture and lifestyle. Jamaican cuisine will be available, and there is a highly anticipated performance by guest artist Bushman.

The International Peter Tosh Day Reggae Festival happens every year – usually on the 20th – in celebration of the rich music legacy and life teachings Tosh left behind. In addition to being one of the core members of The Wailers, Peter also established himself as a successful solo artist and a key promoter of Rastafari.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP VIA EVENTBRITE

Chronixx To Headline ‘City Splash Festival’ In The UK (@ChronixxMusic)

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

City Splash, the one-day festival dedicated to celebrating Caribbean and African music in Britain, returns on Bank Holiday Monday, May 29th! It will be back at the beautiful Brockwell Park in Brixton with seven stages and over sixty artists.

Some of the biggest names in reggae, dancehall, afrobeat and world music have been confirmed. The lineup includes: Chronixx, Max Romeo, Jah9, Lutan Fyah, General Levy, Koffee and many more. Additional information is available on the event’s website.

New York’s All Star Gospel Celebration (@LeAndriaJ)

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, May 20th, Daulton Anderson – a presenter on WHCR 90.3FM – will host New York’s All Star Gospel Celebration at Christ Fellowship Baptist Church – 11 Sumpter Street – in Brooklyn, New York.

The event is being presented by Rogers Production, and will feature Le’Andria Johnson, Pastor Tim Rogers, The Gospel Legends, and many more ministers of the gospel. Additionally, there will be a special tribute to Keith ‘Wonderboy’ Johnson. Tickets can be purchased via eventbrite.