In honor of Women’s History Month, The Links Incorporated will pay tribute to The Hon. Adrienne Adams, Camille Joseph-Goldman, Misty Copeland, Dr. Hazel N. Dukes and Rev. Dr. Elaine M. Flake, this coming Saturday, March 11th.
The event, which will feature a musical performance by gospel giant Yolanda Adams, will be held at Terrace On The Park – 52 11 111th Street – in Queens, New York. Confirmed MC is NY1 anchor and acclaimed author Cheryl Wills. General tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.
The City of Harvey (in Illinois) is inviting all its residence to come together in a joyful celebration of hope, as they present Stellar Award-winning and Grammy-nominated Gospel superstar Marvin Sapp at the Thornton Township High School on March 20.
Sapp will headline a casual evening of praise, hosted by Harvey’s own Lonnie Hunter. The concert includes performances by True Holiness COGIC Chior – Harvey, Dexter Walker, Zion Movement, and Bridgette Hurt. Tickets are free but RSVP is required.
The upcoming Reggae Rise Up Music Festival is set for March 16, 17, 18 and 19, at the Vinoy Park – 701 Bayshore Drive, North East – in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jamaica’s music – Reggae – will be both highlighted and celebrated throughout the event.
The extensive lineup includes Raging Fyah, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Koffee, Alborosie, and that is just to name a few. The four-day event will not only feature live musical performances, but they will also have dedicated yoga sessions with various instructors.
One of the main cures for P.C.D. (Post Carnival Depression) will be available to the public on Sunday, March 12th. It comes in the form of a major soca fete, which will take place at the HK Hall – 605 West 48th Street – in New York.
P.C.D. will feature international soca artists: Bunji Garlin, Skinny Fabulous, Nailah Blackman, Mical Teja, and Dj Private Ryan. Promoters ShorBlu Events, Back2Basics Entertainment, Live By The Henny and King Leo, are promising that additional performers will be added to the lineup. Get tickets here.
Nas has just shared the official video for 30, track number five on his King’s Disease III album. If you have not seen it as yet, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
Approximately one week from today, hip-hop lovers across the U.S. will gather at The National Hip-Hop Shop – 1919 18th Street North West – in Washington, DC, for the Grand Opening & Induction Ceremony. The exact date is Saturday, March 11th from 4 to 11pm.
Tickets for the event, which are available via eventbrite, are going fast, as Dres (from Black Sheep), CL Smooth and Special Ed are all honorees. Several other hip-hop legends will be in attendance.
Saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and educator – Eric Darius – has two sold out shows at Yoshi’s in Oakland, California, this Friday, March 3rd. The performances are at 8 and 10pm.
Darius recently released his new album, Unleashed, which was produced by Grammy Award-winning musician, Philip Lassiter. It features Eric Roberson, Justin Lee Schultz, MonoNeon, Metropole Orkest, Rebecca Jade, Paul Jackson Jr. and Josje. These concerts are in support of the new record.
