Raleigh Reggae Fest Returns August 14th with Tarrus Riley, Charly Black, and Vanessa Bling

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Raleigh’s Caribbean community is gearing up for a major celebration this summer as Raleigh Reggae Fest takes over Enigma on Friday, August 14th. The event is presented by a coalition of organizations including RDACA, Paradise Ent, Idread Vision, Nuvo, and RDU Caribbean Vybz.

Headlining the festival is reggae veteran Tarrus Riley, joined by fellow performers Charly Black and Vanessa Bling. Rounding out the night’s musical talent are DJ Stylez, Peter Blaze, and Bigkat.

Enigma is located at 600 Creekside Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event will run from 6 PM to 10 PM, and tickets are available now at www.caribmaskcarnival.com.

Celebrate Jamaica’s 64th Independence with Cham in South Florida

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

South Florida’s Jamaican community and friends of the culture are invited to celebrate Jamaica’s 64th year of Independence at JAM IN’, an exciting night of music, culture, and entertainment on Thursday, August 6, at DAER Nightclub inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Davie, Florida.

The celebration will feature a special appearance by internationally acclaimed dancehall artist Cham (also known as Baby Cham). Doors open at 8:00 p.m., with ladies admitted free before 9:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear black, green, and gold as they wave their Jamaican flags proudly. Click here for tickets.

Spragga Benz to Headline Rise and Toast Independence Day Fete

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaica’s Independence Day celebrations kick off in style this August with Rise and Toast: Old Skool New Skool, a daytime fete taking place at Plantation Cove in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. The event, part of the Best Weekend Ever series, runs on Thursday, August 6th from 12 PM to 6 PM.

Dancehall veteran Spragga Benz headlines the afternoon with a live performance. The event promises an all-inclusive experience with premium cuisine, backed by major sponsors including Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Don Julio, and Casamigos Tequila, along with local partners Milk & Honey, The Network, Soca Cruises, Zimi, and Ram Stripe.

Attendees must be 18 years or older to attend. Tickets and additional details are available at yourbestweekendever.com.

Oasis Music Festival

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Oasis Music Festival arrives on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with a full day of live entertainment. Presented by Chystar Promotions and Gombey Production, the outdoor event will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada.

The festival lineup includes some of the biggest names in reggae, dancehall and soca, including Masicka, Jahshii, Sizzla, Wayne Wonder, Gentleman, and Mr. Killa.

For additional event information and to register for ticket availability, visit the official TicketGateway event page at ticketgateway.com.

T.O.K. to Perform Live at Crown Hill Theatre in Brooklyn

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Reggae/dancehall group T.O.K. will bring their high-energy live band performance to Crown Hill Theatre, located at 750 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, on August 7, 2026. Doors open at 8 PM, with showtime set for 11 PM. Music will be provided by Dubmaster Chris and DJ Spin Citi.

General admission tickets are priced at $50 (pre-sold), while VIP access for two is available for $215, which includes a bottle of wine. For tickets and more information, attendees can visit crownhilltheatre.com.

This event is being presented by Jamrock Starz.

Councilman Andre Wallace to Host Jamaica Independence Celebration in Mount Vernon

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Councilman Andre Wallace, in association with Future FM Radio (98.9), will host the Jamaica Independence Celebration on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 16 E Prospect Avenue in Mount Vernon, New York.

The free community event will run from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature honorary guest Mr. Lexx, along with special guest artist Milton Simms and a set by the Rhythm Master Band. Music will be provided by DJ African and Nite Life Sound, with hosting duties shared by Barham and DJ Linkage. Attendees can also expect a family-friendly surprise with an appearance by a “Dancing Robot.”

The celebration is supported by local sponsors including Floor & Decor, Fleetwood Specialty Pharmacy, Yost & Campbell, Mike Tire Shop and Auto Repair, Meadowrest Memorial Funeral Services, and IrieDale.com.

Lady G Joins Susana Baca, Luedji Luna and Others for Free Afro-Latinas Concert in Central Park

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

New York’s SummerStage will host the Afro-Latinas Concert on July 26 in Central Park, bringing together a powerhouse lineup of Afro-Latina artists for a free show. Doors open at 5 PM.

The concert is presented as part of Festival Latinidades and the Afro-Latino Festival NYC 2026, in partnership with SummerStage’s 40th anniversary season and Capital One’s CityParks Foundation.

The lineup features Susana Baca, the celebrated Peruvian singer and former Minister of Culture who remains a leading voice in Afro-Peruvian music, alongside Luedji Luna featuring Liniker, bringing contemporary Afro-Brazilian sound and soul to the stage. Also performing are Mai-Elka Prado Gil featuring Lush Song Collective, and Lady G, a pioneering dancehall and reggae deejay from Jamaica, with DJ Agent DMZ closing out the night to keep the celebration going.