Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Afro Carib Festival, set for Saturday, February 17, at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater – 16801 Miramar Parkway – in Miramar, Florida.
This year’s lineup includes Fireboy DML, Kabaka Pyramid, Tony Rebel, Nadine Sutherland, Kenny Haiti, David Lucca, and Yung Wylin. For tickets and additional information visit afrocaribfestmiramar-dot-com.
Reggae-gospel recording artist Jeniel Henningham is now available for bookings, features, interviews etc. The America-based Jamaican vocalist is actively promoting her recently released single, Journey, which was published at the end of September via Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC.
Journey is an up-tempo, inspirational dancehall track that has identifiable highlights of west African afro-beat. In addition to being a melodious tune that we – the listening audience – can enjoy, Journey is also a personal affirmation for Henningham, who while penning this song declared – on record – that she would make all the moves she is currently making.
As she readies her new, powerful, and faith-filled EP – not yet titled – Jeniel is very focused and clear-eyed about the journey she has embarked on. Said journey is disclosed on the aforementioned track, which can be streamed and/or downloaded from all digital music platforms.
Dollarman‘s new lovers-rock single, We Belong, which was officially released at the beginning of the year (on January 1), has now entered The Foundation Radio Network NY Charts, which is curated by Clinton Lindsay. The fact that it was added to such a popular music chart means that We Belong is now considered to be one of the top 30 reggae songs in and around the New York tri-state area.
For those not familiar with Dollarman, he is an accomplished songwriter, producer, and recording artist who hails from Grenada. He migrated to the United States at a young age, and have been involved in music ever since. He got his big break in 2006 when he connected with French producer Bob Sinclar. That union resulted in him being featured on two international hit songs: Rock This Party and Sounds Of Freedom.Rock This Party went gold approximately five weeks after it was released, and it also sat at #1 on the Billboard Music Chart, while Sounds Of Freedom made it to #3.
Although the music industry has changed significantly since then, Dollarman and the co-producer of We Belong – Bernard Joseph, also known as OBI – are both working towards achieving the equivalent of a gold record with We Belong.
We Belong can be streamed on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Boomplay, Deezer, etc., and is available for download on iTunes and Amazon.
As Ghana rapidly becomes the home of Afro-dancehall on the continent of Africa, a great many lyricists, chanters and deejays are always working towards becoming the next ‘big thing’. One man that has been getting a lot of attention from the genre’s fans and supporters, as well as from members of the local industry, is Donskii.
The Wonder 4 Music signee, who is fairly new on the scene, shared his first EP – Fully Don – last summer (July 24). Based on its positive reception the team at Wonder 4, headed by Tradition Man Wolo, thought it prudent to kick off the year with a full-length studio album. That said, Donskii‘s new LP, Greatness, went live on all streaming platforms approximately two weeks ago (January 16).
Confirming the statement made earlier, Donskii‘s introductory album attracted the interest of some of Ghana’s most celebrated producers: Gomezbeatx (Image, Greatness, Vibe, Hard Times, Contract, Money Time, Firm, Gone and Love Life); E.L. (Lose Control); MOG Beatz (Party); and Possigee (Fully Don). So far, the tracks Lose Control, Party and Love Life have been serviced to selectors, and all three are getting favorable reviews.
In a communication from Wonder 4 Music regarding this project, the label executives said the following: “This album serves notice to all about Donskii’s staying power. His approach to the development and recording of this album was very intense and he worked really hard. The “Fully Don Boss” as he refers to himself, hopes all will feel his dedication and hardwork when they listen to the album.”
Bolinas-based Epicenter Sound will present a night of live roots reggae music with Lutan Fyah, Teflon Young King, and the Purity Attack Band. The concert will be at the Bolinas Community Center – 14 Wharf Road – in Bolinas, California on Friday, February 23rd.
This is an all ages event that’s scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM local time. Early bird tickets, which are going for $25, can be purchased on Eventbrite. It will be $30 at the door.
Legacy Sounds Entertainment and Meyhem Entertainment will present Duane Stephenson at Zanadu Studios – 1520 Pike Street North West – in Auburn, Washington State, on Sunday, February 11th.
This Valentines Edition concert will also feature DJ Steve Junior from Nairobi, with hosts DJ Quins and Wes. Early bird tickets are currently going for $25.
On Tuesday, February 13, The city of Miramar in Florida will celebrate Tony Rebel, Judith ‘Judy’ Mowatt, and Mutabaruka by presenting each with an award for their respective contribution to the reggae genre.
It all goes down at The 2024 Reggae Icon Awards, which will take place at the Miramar Cultural Center (Banquet Hall) – 2400 Civic Center Place – on the aforementioned date. It will be hosted by the city’s vice mayor Alexandra P. Davis.
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