On Sunday, June 21st, at 5:00 PM (Jamaica time), roots artist Bushman will deliver a special Father’s Day performance. This is a live band set, as he will be supported by the Riddim 2000 Band.
This presentation will stream live via the Zojak Worldwide YouTube channel.
Tonight, June 18th, at 6:00 PM (local time), Jamaica’s Ministry of Health & Wellness will host another Covid Conversation as they continue to inform and educate the nation.
The confirmed panelists are: Denise Eldemire-Shearer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, Mr. Dunstan Bryan and Dr. Christopher Tufton. They will be joined by one of Jamaica’s biggest comedian, Oliver Samuels.
The conversation will stream live via their social media platforms. Members of the public are being encouraged to submit questions via www dot slido dot com using the code – #JaCovid19.
On Friday, June 19th, a day that is very important in the lives of African Americans, Charlamagne will host ‘Lift Every Voice,’ an event centered around “Juneteenth.”
Charlamagne will be joined by: Common, Jonathan McReynolds, T.I., Mick Jenkins, Trae Tha Truth, Vic Mensa, Mereba, Leon Bridges, Gia Peppers and that is just to name a few. ‘Lift Every Voice’ is scheduled to begin at 8 PM ET | 5 PM PT. Click here for additional information.
“Upside Down,” the highly anticipated album from Buju Banton, will be officially released on June 26th, 2020. A few days ago the project went live, but only for pre-order on selected platforms. That being said, on the 26th it will be available on all music sites.
On Friday, June 19th, Irie Ites Sound and Party Time Radio & TV will join forces to host reggae singer Glen Washington live in the Irie Ites Studio.
The event, which is being called ‘Lockdub Meeting,’ will see Washington performing his hits and interacting in real time. This presentation will stream live on both Facebook and YouTube starting at 21:00.
Veteran reggae artist and musician, Clinton Fearon, is inviting everyone to tune into his live show on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21st at 10:00 AM PDT. This is a special show that will see Fearon performing and sharing information about his father.
The event will be streamed live on his YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Since his childhood in rural Jamaica, Eurtis “Purple” Williams has been surrounded by music. It was only natural that he became a professional musician, playing in several bands and touring with high-profile artists.
That impressive profile culminated with the release in March, 2020 of “Day by Day,” his debut vocal album which is distributed by Zojak World Wide. The set has 12 reggae songs, each arranged and produced by the talented guitarist/singer/songwriter. It contains the title track, as well as “Wicked Man” and covers of Marvin Gaye‘s “What’s Going On” and “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” originally done by Tommy James and The Shondells. For Williams, “Day by Day” shows a different side to his skills. “I believe it was time for people to hear what I am capable of. Most of the songs I write are about reality,” he said.
Eurtis Williams‘ roots are steeped in religion. The youngest of four children, he grew up in Gayle, a rustic district in St. Mary Parish, Eastern Jamaica. St. Mary has produced a number of artists such as Josey Wales, Lady Saw, Admiral Tibet and Capleton. He learned to play instruments in church but by the early 1980s, was playing in secular bands on Jamaica’s tourist circuit. During his near 10-year run playing in hotels in Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril, Williams not only developed his chops as a guitarist, but rubbed shoulders with musicians who went on to enjoy successful careers. Among them bass guitarist/singer Benjy Myaz, guitarist Mikey Spice and guitarist Junior Jazz. Williams was also a member of producer Courtney Cole‘s Roof Extension Band, which backed acts like Tony Curtis and Jigsy King on major live shows like Reggae Sumfest. He also played the High Seas, doing a stint with the Carnival Cruise line.
Migrating to the United States in the 1990s, he continued to make strides. He was a founding member of the Millennium Band, a South Florida-based unit that has backed elite artists such as Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Sanchez, Richie Stephens and Luciano.
Inspired by maestros such as Jimi Hendrix and George Benson, Purple Williams also shows his guitar prowess on “Day by Day.” It is a collection of quality songs worth listening.
