Friday Night Live In The City, a weekly event being presented by reggae-dancehall legend Junior Reid, returns tomorrow (January 20) with General B, Jigsy King and Alozade. All three men will be performing along with support from emerging artists: Black Lion, Jah Breadz, Fyad Arar, Flexxi and Empress DJ.
Location is One Blood Entertainment Center’s headquarters – 39b East Wood Park Road – in Kingston, and starting time is 8pm.
The city of Miramar will present the 3rd annual Afro Carib Festival on Saturday, February 25th from 5 to 11pm at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater – 16801 Miramar Pkwy – in Florida. There will be performances by Koffee, Jacob Forever, J. Perry, Alexander Star and Yung Wylin.
According to the host, Commissioner Alexander P. Davis: “The Afro-Carib Festival brings together musicians, craftsmen, artists, creators, food vendors, and fans in celebration of the power of the Diaspora, who are descendants of native Africans. The Afro-Carib Festival not only honors our collective roots, but also celebrates and shines a spotlight on the beauty of our people and our global cultural impact.”
Young Survivors Entertainment Ltd. will present an event called Shut Down Belize on Wednesday, February 11th. This is a full band show that will be held at the Marion Jones Stadium – Verga 1778 – in Belize City.
Confirmed performers are Romain Virgo, Dexta Daps, KiDi, Camidoh, Moyann, Supa G, Brithney Starr, Mime and Unlmtd.
Jamaica’s member of parliament for St. Elizabeth South West – Floyd Green – will be celebrating his birthday with the return of We Still A Win. This is a stage-show and dance that will be held at the Barbary Hall in St. Elizabeth on Friday, January 13.
There will be a live performance by international recording artist Agent Sasco, with support from Topmann and special guest Shukkle Bus. Additional music will be provided by Slimmatic Entertainmet, King Ghetto, Mour Dan Sound and Jax International.
This event will double as a fund raiser for local Early Childhood Institutions.
Blu on the Water Restaurant & Bar – located in Rolle Town, Exuma, Bahamas – is kicking off 2023 with a Capricorn party like no other. On Saturday, January 14 they will present an event dubbed Capricorn, Ladies Night Out, featuring international recording artist Ce’Cile, along with several top-tier deejays and sound-systems from Jamaica, Florida and Bahamas.
Early bird tickets are still available for $25 USD (for general admission) and $100 USD (for platinum). Click here to purchase.
One of Jamaica’s most multifaceted recording artists – Gyptian – will be live in concert at The Rink Studios, Sacramento’s newest state-of-the-art music venue, located at 1031 Del Paso Boulevard, on Saturday, January 28th. Doors will open at 8pm, but the actual show will not begin until 10pm.
This 21 and over event, which is being presented by HASO Live, will also feature DJ Fiji and Selector Stakweeds. Tickets are available on eventbrite.
Jungle Fiah Restaurant and Lounge – located at unit #5 in the AMC Plaza in Bayside, Portmore – will be bringing back the popular Thursday Night Live series. It will commence this week, on January 5th, and will feature performances by Turbulence, Admiral Bailey, Willful Skillful, Kimeco and Lazer Mattress.
Thursday Night Live, which is absolutely free to the public, will be held this and every last Thursday of the month. Starting time is 8pm sharp!
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