Yishka Shares 1st Video From His “Windy Day” Album

Jamaican singer and saxophonist Yishka, who is now based in Florida, has just shared the first official music video from his new album: Windy Day. The video – directed by Loxley Beckford – is for the title track, and it shows clips of Yishka energetically performing the song in various locations in and around Miami. Beckford and the team responsible for the delightful visuals did a masterful job of grabbing our attention with the bright scenes they chose, while Yishka for his part, enthralls us with his simple, yet captivating dance moves.

Windy Day is one of six original tunes featured on the twelve-track instrumental reggae LP, produced by Danny Breakenridge for Upstairs Music. The other six are renditions of popular soul songs: The Melodians‘ Little Nut TreeEric Clapton and Babyface‘s Change The WorldBoris Gardiner‘s The Beauty Of The NightDavid Ruffin‘s Walk Away From LoveJackie Opel‘s Eternal Love and Bob Thiele and George David Weiss‘ Wonderful World.

Danny Breakenridge was very wise to release this project in time for the holidays, because it would be an amazing gift for any music lover. Stream and/or download Windy Day (the album) from iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify and all other streaming platforms. 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH “WINDY DAY” OFFICIAL VIDEO

Mary J. Blige To Host New Talk Show On BET “The Wine Down” (@maryjblige)

MJB‘s Blue Butterfly production company has inked a deal with BET that will see the queen of hip-hop and R&B hosting a talk show. The program will be called The Wine Down, and it will feature Mary in conversation with various entertainers, professional athletes, public figures etc. over wine.

There will be some cross promotion, as MJB will use the opportunity to highlight her wine brand: Sun Goddess. Sun Goddess is a collaborative label by and between Mary J. Blige and Italian winemaker Marco Fantinel.

The Weeknd Named 2022 Recipient of the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award

Canadian Music Week has announced that Abel “The Weeknd’ Tesfaye has received the 2022 CMW Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award in recognition of his longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives.

The CMW Allan Slaight Humanitarian Award is presented to a Canadian artist, duo or group, in recognition of their social activism and benevolent support of humanitarian interests and causes. As recipient of this Award, The Slaight Family Foundation will make a donation of $50,000 towards a charity of Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye choosing.

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Spend Christmas With Turbulence & Little Hero In St. Ann

Eva Nice Sundays will present Shane and Trazand’s Red & Blackout 15 on Christmas Day – December 25th – at Frazer Square in St. Ann (Jamaica).

This is a family event that will have a Kids Corner with bounce-a-bout, merry go round, etc. They will also have a bike show, bingo games and live performances. The two main headliners for the live show are veteran reggae artists Turbulence & Little Hero.

Romain Virgo On The Lineup Of “The Kaboom Festival” In St. Vincent & The Grenadines (@RealRomainVirgo)

International recording artist Romain Virgo, who specializes in the lovers rock style of reggae music, will be performing at Guinness Artistry’s Kaboom Festival at Victoria Park in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on Boxing Day (Monday, December 26).

This is a live band show that will also feature other performers. Passes can be purchased on ticketgateway-dot-com.

Carnival Love Festival Is Set For December 22nd & 23rd In St. Kitts

For two nights – Thursday, December 22nd and Friday, December 23rd – Cane Juice, an event promoter in St. Kitts and Nevis, will present the Carnival Love Festival at Candy Land. They are promising to deliver several trending dancehall and soca artists over the two day period.

Some of the names that they’ve already announced as being confirmed are: Kes, Problem Child, Asa Banton, Voice, Deejay Puffy, IQ, Byron Messa, IMark, Dejour, Hi Light, and many more. Visit canejuiceevents-dot-com for tickets and additional information.

Catch Don Carlos At The Longboard Margarita Bar On Jan. 20

Veteran reggae singer and composer Don Carlos will perform at The Longboard Margarita Bar – 180 Eureka Square – in Pacifica, California, on Friday, January 20, 2023. The show will also feature San Francisco Bay’s Reggae Angels; with DJ Irie Dole spinning tracks.

Doors will open at 8pm and showtime is at 9. Tickets are available on eventbrite.