Soca lovers in Toronto are in for a treat on Thursday, April 14th (Easter weekend). This is because the Dynamic Crew – DOC, Soca Vibes, Bad Lad and D’ Bandit – will present a live concert featuring performances by Iwer George, Farmer Nappy, Yung Bredda, Jaxx and DJ Elon.
Location is the Grand Cinnamon Banquet and Convention Centre at 3985 McNicoll Avenue in Scarborough. Get tickets and additional information here.
Here are the hip-hop and R&B winners from the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, April 3rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Best R&B Performance:
Jazmine Sullivan – Pick Up Your Feelings
Best Traditional R&B Performance:
H.E.R. – Fight for You
Best R&B Song:
Silk Sonic – Leave the Door Open
Best Progressive R&B Album:
Lucky Daye – Table for Two
Best Melodic Rap Performance:
Kanye West, The Weekend, Lil Baby – Hurricane
Best Rap Song:
Kanye West, Jay-Z – Jail
Best Rap Album:
Tyler, the Creator – Call Me If You Get Lost
Best Rap Performance:
Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar – Family Ties
Sunday Serenade Aries Birthday Celebration is an event being presented by Hawkeye & The Rum Punch Crew. Its objective is to honor everyone who rules under the first astrological sign in the zodiac: Aries.
The concert, which will feature performances from J.C. Lodge, John McLean and Johnny Orlando, takes place on Sunday, April 17th at Oakington Manor Hill on Oakington Manor Drive in Wembley, UK.
Aside from the live show, additional music will be provided by selectors Dr. Hawkeye, Groovemaster and Papa Wini.
On Friday, April 29th Rastafarian reggae singer I Wayne will join dancehall artists Bounty Killer, Busy Signal and Teejay at the 2022 One Love Reggae Concert at St. Maarten Festival Village in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. They will all be backed by Ruff Kutt Band.
The aforementioned headliners will be supported by local talents King Ashandi, DJ Outkast, Gee Money, Suppa and Remo & The Barbwire Band.
Patrons must be vaccinated for entrance, or present a negative antigen test taken no longer than 48 hours prior to the event. Wearing a mask is encouraged by the organizers.
Dancehall recording artist Teflon, who is affectionately referred to as Young King, is now accepting bookings for his upcoming tour in America.
The four month stint is being called ‘Acknowledge Me Or Not USA Tour,’ and it’s powered by Big Mill Production, Hip Joint Creative and Teflon‘s own Yard A Love Records. Click here for additional information.
The messenjah – Luciano – is now in the United Kingdom for four confirmed shows, all happening back-to-back from the 3rd to the 6th.
On the 3rd he plays at the 2Funky Music Café in Leicester; on the 4th it’s The Blues Kitchen in Manchester and the two following nights (the 5th and 6th) he will perform at The Jazz Café in London.
On May 6th, 7th and 8th gospel recording artists Marvin Sapp and Regina Belle will headline back-to-back concerts dedicated to celebrating mothers. On each show – which will be presented in Detroit, Greensboro and Atlanta, respectively – they will be supported by other inspirational acts.
The first of the three, scheduled for May 6th at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, will be presented by 105.9 KISS-FM and The Detroit Praise Network. This lineup has Marvin Sapp, Regina Belle, Kelly Price, Tamela Mann and Donnie McClurkin.
The following day – May 7th – the show will move to the Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center, where the headliners will be joined by Kierra Sheard, Pastor Mike, Canton Spirituals and JJ Harriston & Youthful Praise.
And on the final day, May 8th, all roads will lead to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Confirmed artists for this show are: Donnie McClurkin, Regina Belle, Marvin Sapp, Erica Campbell and Kelly Price.
TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE ON TICKETMASTER
