Funfest, the unique festival inspired by families for families, will take place on Emancipation Day – August 1st – at Hope Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica. Running time is 10am to 7pm sharp.
Attendees will be treated to some world class entertainment: magicians, contortionists, firebreathers, mascot parade, and of course lots of music. Ryan Dixon will host, DJ Chinny will be on the turntables, and Agent Sasco, Johnmark Wiggan, Ngozi Twins, Zion and The Prodigies Band will perform live.
On Saturday, August 19th, some of the best Caribbean gospel artists will gather at West Toronto Church of God – 1655 Wilson Avenue – in North York, Ontario, for Gospelfest Toronto. The affair will feature Caribbean inspired food, culture, clothing, music, and more.
As for the live show, there will be performances by Positive (from Trinidad), Jason Mighty, DJ Nicholas, Latoya HD, Da Journey, and Shannon Wilson, with MC Perion Prince. General admission is $50 for adults and $25 for children under twelve. Get tickets here.
Born in New York on April 9th to Lawrence and Marissa Felder, Naomi carried the torch passed down by her parents to spread the gospel through song. Standing on the word spoken over her parents that “their seed would bless the earth,” Naomi Raine has traveled to countless places sharing the message of Jesus Christ to thousands of people.
Whether songwriting, singing, or playing the guitar, she has always found it easiest to communicate to people through lyrics and melodies. Her desire to see the body of Christ united and empowered fuels her drive to make music that inspires others to worship God. This is evident in her first viral single, “Pour Me Out,” which gave language to a young audience desiring to live a surrendered life. Since then, Naomi has kept this message relevant through every project including “Back to Eden” – parts 1 and 2.
Naomi is featured on countless projects with some of the most acclaimed artists in Christian music: Todd Dulaney, J.J. Hairston, Bethel Music, Jonathan and Melissa Helser, and Israel Houghton, to name a few.
One of Naomi’s joys is singing with her new found family, Maverick City Music, who has taken the world by storm over the past few years. Together, they have touched generations of people and have been widely recognized as artists who are leading the masses to the heart of God. As a part of Maverick City Music, Naomi has earned multiple awards including, Billboard Music Awards, Dove Awards, Stellar Awards, and a Grammy award.
At the end of July – on the 31st – all roads will lead to the Sligoville Stadium in St. Catherine, Jamaica for the annual Sligoville Emancifest. Subtitled Redemption Concert, this event is always a treat for residents of Sligoville, Bog Walk, Angels, and the surrounding communities.
MP Natalie Neita Garvey and her team have gone all out to secure some top-notch performers. So far they have confirmed Jodian Pantry, Carey Sayles, Sister Patt, Rhoda Isabella, and Kevin Downswell. It is expected that additional artists will be added in the coming days.
The 2023 Eleuthera Gospel Fest is scheduled for Friday, August 18th at Rock Sound (on Queens Highway) in The Bahamas. The organizers have joined forces with the Rock Sound Homecoming Committee to incorporate the annual back-to-school affair, making it a part of this year’s festival.
Another important feature on the 2023 Eleuthera Gospel Fest is the honoring of Apostle Michael Saunders who passed in the summer of 2021. Ministers that have been invited to join the celebration are Lisa Harris (Antigua), Tiffany Levy (Jamaica), Unlimited Angel, Shara J (Bahamas), and others. It will be hosted by DJ Don.
Oshane and The Vibes Master Band present Summer Praise Gospel Concert at Copperwood Entertainment Center in Clarendon, Jamaica. Scheduled for Saturday, July 22nd, the event will feature performances by various gospel artists, with Sister Pat as the main headliner.
Tickets, which are currently going for $1,000 JMD, can be purchased locally at Frankfield Pharmacy, Brite Diamond Funeral Home in Spalding, Goldine Auto Parts, and N.T.S Electronic, which is across from the market in Spalding.
On her latest single, Jehovah Tell Me, recording artist Karamanti shines a bright light on Jamaica’s hypocrisy, as it relates to the nation’s ongoing gun crimes. Done as both a prayer to God and a criticism of man’s lack of integrity, the deejay calls out Jamaicans who openly bashes the government for the high murder rate, while simultaneously withholding information about known criminals.
The song is presented on the Harder They Come Riddim, produced and released by Kingston based label, Jungle Lava Productions. And although most of the other tracks on the compilation are secular, Karamanti – as she has always done – makes God the central theme in her music.
In addition to her tune, Karamanti, an active songwriter for other artists, also penned Jazz Black‘s song, Dibby Dibby. It’s the only other unworldly track on the EP.
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