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Jamaica Joins Haiti In Reggae Concert Aimed At Mental & Economical Liberation

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Star Shine Production, a Haiti based creative agency – in association with the Trench Town Community Trust and the Trench Town Development Association – will present an event called Trench Town Experience 2. Its objective is to generate funds for the people of Haiti’s mental and economical liberation.

It will be held at the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum, located at 6 and 8 1st Street in Kingston, Jamaica. In addition to being an in-person show, it will also stream live online for those not able to physically attend.

Several top-tier roots artists have been confirmed to the lineup: Leroy Sibbles, Luciano, Stranger Cole, Ken Boothe, Wailing Soul, Horace Andy, Big Youth, and that is just to name a few. The show will also feature several emerging talents.

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Shadows of the 60s – A Tribute to Motown (@eggaeGlobalEnt)

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Shadows of the 60s – scheduled for February 25 at the Levoy Theatre in Millville, New Jersey – pays tribute to the tremendous legacy of Motown’s super groups: The Supremes, The Four Tops and The Temptations.

In this highly interactive and visually stunning production, Shadows of the 60s perform the hits that span several decades. It features top industry musicians and singers dressed in exquisitely designed costumes doing dazzling choreographed routines, with the intensity of the original recorded performances.

Each singer and musician was chosen because they embody the spirit, style and excitement of the original artists. Close your eyes and you will hear the magic of Motown, open them and you will see and feel the raw “front row” experience of attending a live Motown concert; think circa 1964. The evening is capped off with a jaw dropping grand finale featuring the music of Motown’s Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Marvelettes, Junior Walker & The Allstars, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Contours and more!

Shadows of the 60s is truly a concert for everyone!

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Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons & Friends To Deliver “Verse 2” On Feb. 24

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

After teasing it for a few days, Bunji Garlin is now announcing the full lineup for the second installment of the new stage show: Verse. The event will go down at the Naparima Bowl – 19 Paradise Pasture in San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago – on Thursday, February 24.

Patrons will be treated to live performances by: Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons, Jadel, Jaiga, Viking Ding Dong, Super Blue, Baron and Ms. Alysha. Tickets are available here.

Nneka’s New Album “Love Supreme” Is Out Now! (@Nnekaworld)

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The long awaited album, Love Supreme, by popular Nigerian artist Nneka is now available on all streaming platforms. The thirteen-track record, which has a variety of musical styles, went live on Friday, February 11th, 2022.

On the project Nneka continues to tackle social issues, especially those most prevalent on the continent of Africa. She also showed her spiritual side on a few of the tracks; something she’s known to do.

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Nadine Sutherland & Judy Mowatt Will Headline This Week’s ‘Reggae Wednesdays’ (@nadinesutherlan)

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This week’s edition of Reggae Wednesdays – The Diamond Series will feature an all female lineup, with Nadine Sutherland and Judy Mowatt confirmed as the headliners.

The show, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm (Jamaica time), will stream live on JaRIA’s social media platforms, as well as on PBC Jamaica TV.

Busy Signal, Tarrus Riley, Damian Marley & Others Support Bling Dawg As He “Elev8”

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the beginning of February, dancehall artist and fitness fanatic Bling Dawg shared a thirty-six minute documentary in support of his new album, Elev8. It gives viewers an intimate, behind the scenes look at the creation of the record, while simultaneously educating us about Bling Dawg‘s musical history.

Several well known veteran reggae and dancehall artists are also featured: Damian Marley, Bounty Killer, Busy Signal, Tarrus Riley, Walshy Fire, Romain Virgo, Tanya Stephens, Christopher Martin and more. All the aforementioned have worked with the deejay and continues to support him.

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New Date For The Annual Bob Marley Celebration In Aarhus, Denmark

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Friday, February 9th, Henzel Clarke – the chairman of Jam Link International – announced that the new date for the 2022 Bob Marley Celebration will be Friday, April 29. Although the event normally takes place in the month of February, the decision to move it to April became necessary because of covid-19 restrictions that were in place at the time of its planning.

Aarhus’s annual Bob Marley Celebration started out in a small venue and initially featured mainly local talents; however, it has since expanded to a bigger location and has seen several international reggae and dancehall stars gracing its stage.

The organizers are now in the process of finalizing the lineup for this year and will share that list in the coming weeks.