The Apollo Theater will come alive on March 30th as two prominent public figures from the black community will be on stage. This is not a music event however, it is a conversation between author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates and legendary hip-hop MC Black Thought (a member of The Roots crew).
The men will be discussing their work, what has inspired them and the ways in which they are reimagining their artforms for the future. Starting time is 7pm. Click here for tickets.
Veteran gospel singer-songwriter LaShun Pace died on Monday, March 21, 2022. The Stellar Award winner and evangelist was apparently sick for many years, and eventually passed away of organ failure.
She became known while she was with the sibling singing group The Anointed Pace Sisters. LaShun Pace was 60 years old when she died.
As they continue their tour in Africa, Jamaican artists Tydal Kamau and Turbulence will be stopping at JR’s Braai House – 98 Bulwer Road – in Durban, South Africa this Saturday, March 26th.
The men will be supported by several African artists and selectors on what the locals are calling a Passa Passa Street Bash. Starting time is 4pm and there is a general entrance fee of R100.
Gospel recording artists Yael Hilton, Jabari Johnson and Randy Weston will be heading out on the road in April for the Risk Takers Tour. So far they have announced eight shows, with the first scheduled for Baton Rouge on the 19th.
When sharing information about the event on his social media platform Johnson wrote the following: “Because change nor reward happen without calculated risk!” Implying that the team is taking a risk in embarking on this project. Get all related information about the Risk Takers Tour here.
Gold Up – the musical duo of Raphael (from France) and dancehall composer Zack Ariyah – has just shared a new single titled Location. The soothing afro-beat tune features vocals from Jamaican dancehall star Busy Signal and Ghanaian recording artist Kelvyn Boy.
Location went live on all digital streaming platform on March 18 and was accompanied by the release of the official video on YouTube.
The strong one Etana has announced that throughout the months of June and July, 2022 she will be engaged in a tour across Europe and the UK with fellow artists Lutan Fyah and Christopher Ellis.
Although no dates and locations were given, it was made known that the tour is being produced by Roots Vibes Promotion along with Etana‘s own Freemind Music.
Although Kola Lounge, which is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is known for putting on major concerts of various genres, one of their upcoming reggae shows is getting more attention than most.
On Friday, May 13th, they will be presenting the reggae soul-man Ginjah, as well as dancehall singer and producer Serani. The live show will also feature Mixology and Uprizin, with host Sophia Chue.
After two years of almost no in-person concerts, reggae lovers in the Michigan area began making jubilant posts on social media once the event was announced. The joyful expressions are also due in part to the fact that both artists currently have new tunes that are trending.
Ginjah is now promoting a number of singles; chief among them however, is These Arms, a delightful love song that was produced by Kirk Bennett, Wrong Move and Ginjah. It was officially released on February 18 by Tad’s Record.
