Love Jamaica Music & Food Festival

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2024 Love Jamaica Music & Food Festival promises to deliver soulful melodies and infectious rhythms on Saturday, November 23rd, on the lawns at the University of the West Indies (UWI). This is the ultimate rhythm-and-blues and reggae party with a live concert experience.

This year’s show will feature popular R&B vocal group from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, The Manhattans; R&B singer Joseph Lewis Thomas, popularly known as Joe; reggae singer-songwriter and record producer Sanchez; and reggae ensemble L.U.S.T. with singers Lukie D, Thriller U, Singing Melody, and Tony Curtis.

The live show will be supported by several DJ sets with Glamour Wayne, DJ Krazy Kris, and Richie D. For additional information, visit lovejamaicamusicfestival.com.

Stevie Wonder’s “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart” Tour

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Earlier this week, singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Stevie Wonder kicked off his ‘Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart’ tour in Pittsburgh. The short ten-city stint is in support of his single “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” released at the end of August.

The song and tour are timely as both coincide with the aggressive and very heated campaigning taking place ahead of the 2024 U.S. general election. For all tour dates, locations, and links to tickets, visit steviewonderlive.com.

Give Thanks For Jr. Gong’s “Banner”

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Banner, the newest single by Rastafarian recording artist Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, is both imperative and timely as it deals with the unfortunate gang wars happening across Jamaica. On a hip-hop rhythm, Gong explains the trap that so many young men are unfortunately getting caught up in as they impulsively chase money and, in some cases, notoriety.

The official video for Banner was shared on Marley‘s YouTube channel on October 8th, and the mp3 will be published on streaming platforms on October 11th. If you have not yet seen the captivating visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Rock The Bells Cruise 2024 Is One Month Away

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Excitement is building for the upcoming Rock the Bells Cruise, happening on November 13-17. The Norwegian Gem leaves the Port of Miami on November 13 at 3:30 p.m. and will make stops in Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in The Bahamas before returning to Miami.

The impressive lineup includes Busta Rhymes, Method Man & Redman, Jadakiss, Scarface, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Twista, Goodie Mob, Sa-Roc, and others. Some of hip-hop’s best DJs are also on the program: Kid Capri, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mannie Fresh, Kool DJ Red Alert, DJ Epps, and that is just to name a few. For more info, visit rockthebellscruise.com.

Lyfe Jennings Has 3 Dates At Blue Note Hawaii Next Weekend

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist Lyfe Jennings will be doing six sets at Blue Note (2335 Kalakaua Avenue) in Honolulu, Hawaii, next weekend, October 18-20. On all three dates, he will do two sets, the first at 6:30 p.m. and the other at 9:00 p.m.

Jennings is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first album, “Lyfe 268-192,” and as such, has just re-shared a rebooted version of his 2004 megahit “Must Be Nice.” He also released its official video, which has a lot of the original actors from the first visual. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Macy Gray Has Back-To-Back Shows In California This Month

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

R&B and soul singer and actress Macy Gray will be doing a total of five back-to-back shows in the state of California this month. The first concert will be on October 16 in Ventura, and the last will be in Petaluma on the 20th. See full schedule below.

Oct. 16, 2024
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA

Oct. 17, 2024
Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
Berkeley, CA

Oct. 18, 2024
Rio Theatre
Santa Cruz, CA

Oct. 19, 2024
Amphitheater at Quarry Park
Rocklin, CA

Oct. 20, 2024
Mystic Theatre
Petaluma, CA

Arrested Development Will Perform At Fayetteville Amphitheater On Oct. 4th

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning group Arrested Development is confirmed for the Fayetteville Amphitheater (301 LaFayette Avenue) in Fayetteville, Georgia, on Friday, October 4th, starting at 7:00 p.m. local time.

This show will also feature the alternative southern rap group Nappy Roots. Tickets for this event can be purchased on The Ville’s website.