As Christopher Martin continues to promote his recently released album, “Big Deal,” his next stop is in Seattle, Washington. The artist performs at the Red Lounge (1212 E Jefferson Street) tonight, May 5th.
The event will start at 10pm and will go until approximately 2am, with additional music by XTen and ZJ Veteran. Entrance fee is $35.
Grammy Award winning artiste Sean Paul has been added to the line-up for the 25th staging of Reggae Sumfest. The multi-platinum artiste will break his current Europe tour for a fourth appearance on the festival.
Having racked up an impressive catalogue and a huge fan base worldwide over two decades, Sean Paul continues to be relevant in the global music industry with a legacy of chart topping music including the classic Like Glue (2002),Temperature (2005) and in recent tomes Cheap Thrills and Rockabye.
The artiste last performance on the show in 2014. With Baddabanz Band, Baddagyalz Dancers along with Farenheit and Tour DJ Coppershaun Sean Paul is set to rewrite history with a high energy set. His Saturday April 01, performance in Ocho Rios at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande at the Sean Paul Live in Concert is a signal to the power and flavour of the artiste mood as he is keyed up to play for his Jamaican fans this summer.
Sean Paul released Crick Neck last year, in collaboration with Chi-Ching Ching and the single did well on the local music and video charts. He has also been doing great work with local producer Don Corleon who produced Tek Weh Yuh Heart featuring rapper Tory Lanez, who is also billed for the Festival. The producer is also looking to release Body with Sean Paul and Migos soon.
Reggae Sumfest’s 25th anniversary features a week of events starting on Sunday, July 16 with a Beach Party, into the Sumfest Sunset Yacht Party on Monday, July 17. The staple All-White Party at Pier One takes place on Tuesday, July 18, Sumfest Blitz on Wednesday, July 19 and the Sumfest Heavyweight Clash returns on Thursday, July 20. The festival concludes at Catherine Hall on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 with a most anticipated stage show.
Early bird tickets and travel packages are on sale exclusively on Eventbrite
On August 18, 19 and 20, the Montreal International Reggae Festival (MIRF) will present its 14th edition at the Old Port of Montreal, maintaining its theme United Against Violence. This year promises yet again the highest calibre of Jamaican and West Indian talent, spanning the cultural genres of Roots, Dancehall, Lover’s Rock and even Comedy and Gospel.
The organizers have confirmed the governor of the dancehall and the church halls, Lt. Stitchie. He is expected to headline the event alongside Inner Circle, Konshens, Etana and host of others. The MIRF is dubbed as one of the best reggae festivals around the world.
Palm Beach Jerk Festival honors the cultural richness, heritage and flavor that the Caribbean Jerk Seasoning lends to food and traditions. It will be held on Monday, May 29th, 2017 at the South Florida Fairgrounds (9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411) from 2pm – 10pm.
This year’s festival includes talented culinary personalities who will take center stage to compete for the Caribbean’s top culinary honors. Attendees will have an opportunity to indulge in succulent dishes and tasty libations, music, and more. To bring the diversity of the islands to West Palm Beach, the event promoters have recently added the Taurus Riley, Agent Sasco aka Assassin, Wayne Wonder and Veteran Half Pint who will power up the Main Stage throughout the day.
Tickets can be purchased at www.palmbeachjerkfestival.com or popular local Caribbean community locations. Children 12 and under are admitted FREE of charge.
Jamaica born, UK based, dancehall artist Macini will join Bounty Killer, Munga Honorable, Jah Vinci and a host of others in Portland, Jamaica on August 5th for a live stage show and after party. The artist was invited after two of his recent singles; “man a general” and “bad gal” began getting heavy rotation on local radio stations and at street parties across the island.
Though both songs were released some time ago, Macini has been consistent in his promotion and is now elated that he is seeing some results. Of the two, the most popular seems to be “bad gal” which has become a regular on one of the island’s most popular station, Zip FM. Persons may download both songs via Tunecore, Amazon, Spotify etc., while DJs are encouraged to contact MJE for promo copies.
Macini will be accepting interview requests and music features while he is on the island this summer. Interested media houses should email MJE with their available dates and times.
Watch the official video for “man a general”
Watch the official video for “bad gal”
Solomonic Productions presents Wailer’s Anniversary – Dinner and Dance – tonight, April 7th at Bournemouth Beach Park (Norman Manley Blvd. East Kingston).
Music will be provided by ‘I Lite Band’ and King Sturgav and of course the only living member of the original Wailers, Bunny Wailer, will be there. Admission is only $1,000. Come experience the history of Dancehall!
Mark your calendar for SNWMF 2017 at the beautiful Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, CA! SNWMF is an annual family festival with a positive vibe. This year, Epiphany Artists presents another intriguing lineup of the best in roots reggae and world music on two stages.
Confirmed is Jamaica’s original fire man, King Shango, more popularly kown as Capleton!
After officially stepping out on the music scene in the late eighties, Capleton is now at the height of his powers. In 1999 and 2000 he got several hits and dancehall chart toppers like the anti-violence anthem “Jah Jah City” and “Good In Her Clothes,” among several others. Known as one of the most energetic entertainers out of Jamaica, patrons at the SNWMF 2017 are in for a real treat.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 