Jamaica, the small island nation in the Caribbean sea, is now celebrating 61 years of independence under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud & Strong’. To that end, Jamaican businesses at home and abroad are honoring the moment by offering products and services in line with the above concept.  

That said, Tad’s Record Inc. – the independent record label, production, and publishing company, with offices in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami, Florida – has just released a brand new album dubbed Celebrating Jamaica 61. This is twenty-one tracks of original and re-imagined reggae songs performed by various artists, from long-time legends to newcomers.

It features music by Richie Spice, Screwdriver, Duane Stephens, Hezron, Big Youth, Kelly Shane, Caryl Jacobs, George Nooks, Dean Fraser, Big Mountain, Honorebel, Jessie Royal, Chevaughn, Dennis Brown, Glen Washington, Gregory Isaacs, Sister Carol, Okeil McIntyre, Terry Linen, Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Vahriie, Jah Izrehl, and Vybz Kartel.

All performers were carefully selected by Tad’s Record Inc.‘s founder, Tad Dawkins, along with his son and business partner, Tad Dawkins Jr. This is their contribution to Jamaica’s 61st anniversary. Celebrating Jamaica 61 is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO STREAM & DOWNLOAD “CELEBRATING JAMAICA 61”

Kalonji Music Production and Charlemont Ravaz present the 2023 Linstead Festival on Saturday, August 19 at Charlemont Housing Scheme in Linstead, St. Catherine. There will be musical juggling by King Tafari Sound, Bobo Sparks and DJ Killy Killy.

As for the live show, confirmed performers include Sizzla Kalonji, Jigsy King, Tony Curtis, Bascom X, Lutan Fyah, Sativa, and many more. Admission is $1,500 JMD for men and $1,000 for women.

Saturday, August 19th is the date for the inaugural Hanover 300 Food & Music Festival, which will be held at Bioprist Knowledge Park in Lucea, Hanover (across from the Hanover Police HQ). It will feature international and local chefs coupled with live musical entertainment.

Top-tier recording artists Bounty Killer and Tessanne Chin will headline the show with support from Raph-I, KRISIS, Prince J and Nature Silk. Gates open at 8am and the show will start at 10am.