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Chezidek, Hezron, Anthony Cruz & Others Confirmed For IRIE FM’s Marcus Garvey Celebration

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People from all walks will gather in the IRIE FM Courtyard on Sunday, August 21, to celebrate the life and works of Jamaica’s first national hero, Marcus Garvey.

Under the theme, “Time Come, Remove The Queen and all Remnants of Colonialism,” the IRIE FM Marcus Garvey Celebration will begin at 6:00 am with a live outside broadcast of the Africa Forum “Running African” with Kabu Ma’at Kheru and Mutabaruka.

Enlightening conversations, special guest speakers, performances, Nyabinghi drumming, chanting, and a wide array of displays representing various aspects of our African culture through food, clothing, craft, and music, the day’s activities will go up to 10 pm, and will be streamed live on iriefmdotnet and on the 107 FM dial.

The speakers will include: Bert Samuels – Jamaican Pan African Attorney at Law, Ambassador David Comissiong – Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM, and Minister David Muhammad – Trinidad and Eastern Caribbean representative of the Honourable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.

The Marcus Garvey Celebration will also feature tribute performances from the likes of Warrior King, Bushman, Chezidek, Hezron, Yaksta, Anthony Cruz, Nesbeth, Little Hero, Prophecy, Bongo Herman, Shav A, Mojo Herb, DYCR, Sativa the Black One, and Wise Words among others. 

Plus performances from Ras Ivie and the Nyabinghi Drummers, and the Moore Town Maroon Cultural Group.

The IRIE FM Marcus Garvey Celebration held annually is a free event that aims to educate, uplift, and inspire through the arts.

SOURCE: IRIE FM

Check Out Jimmy Cliff’s New Album “Refugees” (@jimmycliff)

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James Chambers, known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, is a Jamaican treasure. He is the only living reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honor that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences.

Because of his status, whenever he releases new music, or is featured on someone else’s project, it gets a lot of attention- international attention. So when he shared his thirteen-track album titled Refugees a few days ago, it was immediately featured in the biggest music publications, with some of the most respected music critics giving it rave reviews.

Click here to stream and download Refugees from your preferred music store.

Fireboy DML’s Album “Playboy” Is Out Now On All Streaming Platforms (@fireboydml)

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Nigerian singer Fireboy DML, in collaboration with YBNL Nation, has just shared his latest studio album: Playboy. The fourteen-track project features his meg-hit single Peru and the now trending Bandana.

Earlier this week Fireboy DML and his team published the official visuals for Bandana, a tune done with Asake. If you have not yet seen it, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Join Arrested Development At The 60th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival (@ADtheBand)

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Today is the start of the four-day Philadelphia Folk Festival, being presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society. On this its 60th edition, the event will be held at the Old Pool Farm in beautiful Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania.

As this is a milestone in the festival’s history, they have invited Arrested Development, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Hiss Golden Messenger, The War And Treaty, Punch Brothers & Watchhouse with Sarah Jarosz, and that is just to name a few. Arrested Development is scheduled to perform on the 20th. Get tickets and additional info here.

Anthony Cruz Delivers Another Sultry Reggae Remix For The Ladies (@JahCruz @Tadsrecord)

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Reggae singer, songwriter and producer Anthony Cruz has done it again! The charismatic entertainer has just shared his latest single: a sultry reggae re-make of Alexander O’Neal’s If You Were Here Tonight, produced by Mark Ho-Sang and Tad Dawkins Jr. The song went live on all streaming platforms a few days ago- on August 12th, 2022, courtesy of Tad’s Record.

It is common knowledge (at least to us Jamaicans) that all songs, more often than not, tend to sound better on reggae rhythms. That said, not all singers/chanters are able to do a remix with the kind of passion that matches or surpasses that of the original performer. Anthony Cruz is excellent at that!

The online chatter about this remix is very similar to words spoken when he released his version of Bruno Mars‘ Leave the Door Open. Reggae lovers continue to be amazed by Cruz‘s vocal prowess and the overall care he takes with each song: original or remix.

If You Were Here Tonight will be featured on Anthony‘s upcoming album – Under the Cover – which will be released on Tad’s Record label.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “IF YOU WERE HERE TONIGHT”

The National Hip-Hop Museum Honors Kool G Rap, Slick Rick, Chubb Rock, Whodini, Diamond D, Speech & UTFO

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The world’s first Hip-Hop Museum is doing it again! On Friday, August 26th, 2022, starting at 2:00 PM EDT, they will honor hip-hop legends Kool G Rap, Slick Rick, Chubb Rock, Whodini, Diamond D and UTFO.

This time it will be in Atlanta – the mecca of Southern Hip-Hop – at Nappy Roots‘ Atlantucky Brewing, located at 170 Northside Drive Southwest, suite 96. It will be hosted by Grandmaster Caz and Master Gee, with a special performance by Kool G Rap. Get tickets here.

Our Ting Our Way (OTOW) Returns This Saturday, August 20 (@Blakkwuman22)

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This Saturday, August 20, Our Ting Our Way, the open mic event designed to give artists an opportunity to perform in front of, and be judged by their peers, will have its first staging since the reopening of the entertainment sector.

OTOW will be held at a new location: Green Spice Bar & Lounge – 62 Balmagie Ave, Kingston 11 – in Waterhouse, from 7pm to midnight; with popular selector DJ Stanhype on the turntables, and dancehall artist Karamanti as host.

For those not familiar with OTOW, it is basically a gathering of artists – predominantly lyricists – who engage in dancehall cypher: trading bars over various tracks, with the ‘baddest’ lyricist getting bragging rights. This event is open to the public and there is no entrance fee.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP