Brent’s 2020 reggae heritage series will conclude this Sunday, November 15th, with the ‘No Bass Like Home Online Festival,’ which is a seven-hour virtual celebration of reggae music, culture and lifestyle. The event will be curated by Seani B from BBC Radio 1Xtra.
The event, which will be streamed live on both YouTube and Facebook, will feature General Levy, Horace Andy, Julian Marley, Ken Boothe, Marla Brown, Christopher Ellis and much more.
American producer Salaam Remi has released a seventeen-track (17) album titled “Black On Purpose.” The project is literally a melting pot of black musical sounds: hip-hop, funk, soul, dancehall etc.
As Salaam Remi is known for his association with some of biggest names in the music industry, the album features the who is who in urban music, namely: CeeLo Green, Black Thought, Common, Chronixx, Super Cat, Bilal, and that is just to name a few.
Click here to check out “Black On Purpose” via your preferred music platform.
With literally hundreds of new reggae songs being released on a daily basis, new music in this and frankly any other genre, have to be really good in order to stand out and get enough attention so as to propel it to the next level. The brand new single from reggae recording artist Peetah Sancho is one such song.
“I&I” is a roots reggae track that was inspired by several thoughts Sancho had: 1) that of unity among the elders and there responsibilities towards the younger generation. 2) The system of inequality that leads to oppression of our youths. And 3) the overall inability to progress in society.
On the record Peetah Sancho asks a series of questions, such as: “who is going to help me teach the youths dem reality?Who is going to help me tell them bout his majesty?Who is going to help me build back black supremacy?” The song is dulcet, melodious, sonorous and simply a blessing.
When an incredible work is created usually all credits are given to the person or persons at the forefront, but we must acknowledge and highlight the musicians that aided in the production of this beautiful song: Danny Miller (bass), Nami Harmon (sax), Andy Bassford (guitar) and Meds (drums). “I&I” was voiced at Jaamazima Studio and was later revisited and over dubbed at Bulwakie’s.
When asked what he would like listeners to take away from such a powerful song, Peetah Sancho said the following: “What I would want from the listeners is just to give an ear to the words that I’m saying.“
This Thanksgiving weekend – November 26th through the 29th – beloved Jamaican comedian, Oliver Samuels, will star in a comedy special that will air on Jamaica Online Television. Samuels will be joined by other popular comedians for this pay-per-view show, which is similar to his hit TV series ‘Oliver at Large.’
For tickets and other information such as starting time, link to watch etc. visit jamaicanonlinetv dot com.
In a newsletter sent out on November 11th, R&B singer Jill Scott told her subscribers that she will be partnering with iHeart Media for a new weekly podcast called “J.Ill.”
The show, which will be centered around everything that comes with surviving and thriving as a Black woman in today’s world, will be done with Laiya Stclair and Aja Graydon. The first episode will air on November 18th and will continue every Wednesday there after.
For additional information visit: MissJillScott dot com.
SXSW will be done virtually in 2021! That being said, the organizers are now accepting registration via sxsw dot com.
This event will feature: keynote speakers, conference sessions, music festival showcases, film festival screenings, worldwide networking, digital meetups and mentoring workshops; and this will all be taking place in an online setting.
For SXSW Online, one all-inclusive pass will cover the entire event, allowing attendees to take in programming and connect with others across the many industries that SXSW serves.
Roots reggae lovers will be getting a special Christmas gift from master saxophonist and producer, Dean Fraser. He will be releasing an album, dubbed “Nyabinghi Christmas,” which will feature songs like “When a Child is Born,” “Santa Ketch Up Inna Mango Tree,” “Feliz Navidad” and others, all arranged against Rasta-influenced drumming.
