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Jamaican Roots, Jerk & Reggae Festival Starts Strong With Mykal Rose

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The Afro-Caribbean Cultural Association of Arizona, in partnership with Ocho Rios Jerk Spot and Big Dreamz Promotions, present the 1st annual Jamaican Roots, Jerk & Reggae Festival!

It promises to be a fun day with lots of African and Caribbean food, culture, music and good vibes. Furthermore, there will be a live performance by Mykal Rose (formerly of the legendary roots group Black Uhuru).

The Jamaican Roots, Jerk & Reggae Festival will take place on Saturday, October 1st at the Heritage Square Foundation – 113 North 6th Street – in Phoenix, Arizona.

Kevin Lyttle Headlines The 3rd Annual Nola Reggae Fest (@Kevinlyttle)

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Vincentian soca artist Kevin Lyttle, who has enjoyed cross-over success in other genres, will be headlining the upcoming Nola Reggae Festival. He will be joined by Jemere Morgan, Dubwise, Teki, Roland & Roots Riddim, Jaican, I-Bari, Rtadax and others.

The 3rd annual Nola Reggae Fest goes down on October 14, 15 and 16 at Congo Square – 701 North Rampart Street – in New Orleans, Louisiana. The musical entertainment will be accompanied by a variety of local vendors selling everything from food to arts and craft.

Gyptian’s Birthday Celebration In Lafayette, LA (@RealGyptian)

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Windel Beneto Edwards, better known by his stage name Gyptian, will be celebrating his birthday – which is October 25 – at the Downtown Convention Center (124 South Buchanan Street) in Lafayette, Louisiana, on October 22nd.

The international artist will be doing a full set, performing hit songs like Hold You, Serious Times, Nah Let Go, I Can Feel Your Pain etc. The show will start at 8pm local time, and there is a $30 USD entrance fee. Buy tickets here.

The Greaves Brothers Add Their Voices To The Popular Jerusalema Rhythm

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In 2020 while the world was grappling with the pandemic, South African creator Master KG released the global megahit Jerusalema with Nomcebo Zikode. Since it came out several artists and producers from various countries have added their versions.

The latest camp to put their spin on the Afro-pop beat is My MM Productions. Label CEO Orville Marshall and musician, singer and songwriter Wayne Armond, together shared their interpretation on a new single titled Afrobeat Medley. The track is a collection of popular R&B songs sung by The Greaves Brothers, featuring DJ Mossy Kid: formerly of the Dutty Cup Crew which also included Sean Paul. Officially released on August 31st, the tune is already being praised as one of the best versions on the beat.

The Greaves Brothers (Teddy Jr, Yishka and Gershi ) are sons of Teddy Greaves: legendary bass player and singer who was a member of the Sony Bradshaw Big Band, before going on to form his own Teddy Greaves and the Groovy Guys. In addition to what they learnt from their father, The Brothers kept on honing their skills by working directly with Stevie Wonder after auditioning to become a part of the Happiness Unlimited Band in California. This lasted for approximately five years.

See below some reactions to My MM Production‘s Afrobeat Medley:

MC Randolph
WICKED MIX..LOVE IT

Jeffrey Plant
Very nice work. Love it!!!

Wesley Butley
Wow that’s music that moves you awesome ensemble

Jaime Rivera
I’m dancin! Wow!!!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “AFROBEAT MEDLEY”

Julian Marley’s Brazil Tour Dates (@JulianMarley)

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Julian Marley‘s Don’t Ruin My World Tour will be in Brazil this month. The singer will be joined by The Uprising for six shows in the South American country. See dates and locations below.

Sept.16
Curitiba, Brazil

Sept.17
Espaço Unimed
São Paulo, Brazil

Sept.18
São Sebastião
São Sebastião, Brazil

Sept.23
Fundição Progresso
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Sept.24
Ilha Shows
Vitória, Brazil

Sept.25
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Turbulence Added To Santa Maria International Festival (@Turbulence876)

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The Santa Maria International Festival is the culmination of festivities happening in the Municipality of Sal – in Cape Verde – celebrated annually in the month of September. This year, on its 30th anniversary, the two-day event will take place on September 16th and 17th at Santa Maria beach.

The 2022 staging will feature performances by various national and international artists from different genres. Jamaican singer Turbulence is among the performers.

Enjoy The “Good Times” With Sizzla Kalonji On Sept. 24

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On Saturday, September 24th, all roads will lead to Mas Camp in Kingston, Jamaica, for the 90s edition of Good Times. There will be music by top selectors Jazzy T and Delano from Renaissance Sound, as well as zip fm’s ZJ Liquid. In addition to the deejays, reggae-dancehall artist Sizzla Kalonji will also perform live.

The gates will open at 8pm, and ladies will be allowed in free before 10pm. Otherwise, presold tickets which are available at different locations in and around Kingston, and online via Caribtix, are going for $1,500 JMD. It will be $2,500 at the gate.