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CeCe Winans Among Honorees For The 2022 Salute Her Awards

Café Mocha radio network is set to celebrate Black women in their fullness with the 2022 Salute Her Awards on Sunday, May 8 at 7pm EST.

This year’s staging will be held virtually (saluteher dotcom) and will honor Arndrea Waters King, Yolanda Renee King, Xernona Clayton, Kiesha Nix, Regina Jones, Morgan DuBaun, Nadia Fischer, Ebony Underwood, CeCe Winans, daughter Ashley Phillips and Winans matriarch Delores Winans.

Richie Spice Performs At Roots Bamboo Negril This Sunday (@1RichieSpice)

Tomorrow – Sunday, April 24th – veteran reggae artist Richie Spice will perform at Roots Bamboo in Negril. He will be joined by Carlanda and the Hiyah Grade Band.

Showtime is 8pm sharp and there is a cover charge. Persons attending this event should know that covid-19 protocols will be place.

PineCone Presents Shirley Caesar Live In Concert On May 5th (@PastorSCaesar)

The Piedmont Council of Traditional Music will host American gospel singer, songwriter and recording artist Shirley Caesar at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina on Thursday, May 5th. She will have the full support of The Caesar Singers.

Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets, which are available on Ticketmaster, start at $20 USD.

Nas’ Magic Continues With “Ugly” (@Nas)

The king of hip-hop continues to reign! Nas just dropped the official video for Ugly, one of the tracks taken from his Magic album, produced by Hit Boy.

The black and white visuals have accumulated thousands of comments from his fans and supporters all saluting his work and acknowledging his supreme status in the industry.

If you have not yet seen it, be sure to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Bugle Wants His “Flowaz” Now! (@BugleAn9ted)

In his latest release – Flowaz – recorded for Gold Up Music, reggae-dancehall artist Bugle is telling the powers that be to give him his credits and accolades now while he is alive and well.

On the laid back track he laments on how much he has done in music, while also expressing his dissatisfaction with the way reggae greats before him were treated while they were alive.

The official video accurately portrays the song’s lyrics. It shows Bugle at an award show, where he is nominated in several categories, but comes up short every time.

Have You Seen Petra Kaye’s “Christ Alone” Medley Video?

At the beginning of April, Petra Kaye – one of Jamaica’s emerging gospel artist – released a live medley video for Christ Alone. The performance was captured at Alternative Music Limited, a performance and event venue located in Kingston.

If you have not yet seen the clip, check it out and remember to like, comment and share. Petra Kaye has one of the most powerful voices in Jamaica gospel music right now. She sings with a natural intensity that seems to always captivate her audience.

Ginjah Joins Chuck Fenda & Spanner Banner On The Upcoming “Boston Culture Fest” (@GINJAHMUSIC @ReggaeVibesMus1) 

Dynamite Promotion is hoping that music lovers in the Boston area will join them at the Boston Culture Fest on Father’s day weekend. Top-tier reggae artists Chuck Fender, Spanner Banner and Ginjah are all confirmed to perform, and will be supported by the entire Dynamite Sound team.

Ginjah is currently promoting several new releases, one of which is the inspirational tune Love Will Reign Again, produced by Reggae Vibes Music. The record came out at the end of March and has been getting favorable reviews, consistent rotation and prime placement on reggae platforms all over the world. Persons planning to attend the upcoming Boston Culture Fest will get a chance to see Ginjah performing the song live.

The festival will take place on Friday, June 17, at Kay’s Lounge, which is located at 1125 Blue Hill Avenue in Boston. Starting time is 9PM and there is a $40 entrance fee. Click here to purchase tickets.