Richie Spice Confirmed To Headline UK’s Radiate Windrush Festival

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This year’s Radiate Windrush Festival – scheduled for Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th – is celebrating 75 years of Windrush. Sadly, there are rumors that this will be the last staging of the beloved cultural event.

To that end, Wendy Cummins and her colleagues (the organizers) spared no expense in the 2023 production. They have booked international reggae star Richie Spice, who will be the headliner, alongside soca royalty Terri Lyons and UK sensation Misha B.

Burgess Park on Albany Road in London is the place to be from 12 noon to 9pm on both days! In addition to the live performances, several DJs: Hyper Spice, DJ Dubz, Eternity Sounds, 5th Avenue & DJ Milktray, will be on hand to spin some of the best music.

Kēvens’ Biography (@kevens @bridgewayartist)

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In an increasingly divisive world, where age, nationality, race and religion are creating an ever-widening gap between people, Kēvens is on a quintessential mission: utilize the power of his music to bring souls from all four corners of this world to dance together.

With skills and artistry this former DJ turned singer/songwriter, strives to take everyone to a higher level of consciousness while embracing and channeling his world-beat influences and personal growth. His music is promoting a theme of multiculturalism, spiritual enlightenment, artistic expression and positivism.

Kēvens started his journey spinning records in Miami but the innately poetic performer’s musical roots were more clearly witnessed when he joined the groundbreaking, progressive reggae group: Le Coup, with Richard and Anthony Booker. In fact, family matriarch Cedella Marley Booker told young Kēvens very early in his musical career: “Like a letter, you must write a song with purpose.” His live shows consist of a lush drum ‘n’ bass amalgam of vocal dexterity and musicianship, mixed with a progressive rock-reggae dub style and stunning dance as well as visual imagery.

Kēvens’ knack for the timely and profound has enabled him to tour all over the world and finds him along side an eclectic array of legends and prodigies including: Steven Tyler, Ice Cube, Tiestö, Daft Punk, Duran Duran, Carlos Santana, The Jacksons to name a few.

This global citizen coined the ultimate mantra: “Positivity is a Necessity”

Anticipation Growing For Poolesville’s Fest Of Spring Caribbean Food & Music Festival

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Fest of Spring Caribbean Wine, Food & Music Festival is arguably one of the fastest growing and most exciting Caribbean spring festivals in the DMV! It features some of the region’s best wine and food vendors, as well as great live music from popular local and international artists. The two main headliners this year are Etana and Mighty Mystic.

Location is the Potomac Polo Arena (Muldoon’s Farm) – 18905 Beallsville Road – in Poolesville, Maryland; and the date is Saturday, June 10th. Tickets can be purchased from eventbrite.

Here Is The Daily Lineup For The Upcoming Sierra Nevada World Music Festival

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Coordinators of the 3-day Sierra Nevada World Music Festival – scheduled for Friday, June 16th, through Sunday, June 18th, 2023 – have announced the daily lineup.

On Friday, they will have performances by Luciano, Kabaka Pyramid, Kumar & The Original Fyah, Warrior Sound International, and Jah Warrior Shelter HiFi. The following day – Saturday – will see Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Derrick Morgan, Johnny Clarke, Soul Syndicate, Blvk H3ro, Rory Stone Love, Soul Ska, Brazilbeat Sound System, Oakland with Juan G and Boomfire.

And on Sunday, the final day, the featured artists are Burning Spear, Protoje, Lila Ike, Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba, Norma Fraser, Wesli, The Clarendonians and The Steady 45s. Get additional information and links to tickets via their website: snwmf-dot-com.

Yellow Man, Warrior King, Ifrica & Stephenson For Father’s Day Breakfast Event

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Event promoters Street Cred JA will be hosting a unique Father’s Day event! On Sunday, June 18th they will be serving up Reggae For Breakfast at Hope Gardens’ Pavilion from 9am to 4pm.

On the menu is a live band show with performances by King Yellow Man, Queen Ifrica, Warrior King, Duane Stephenson, Singer J, Mackeehan, Darrio and Ikalay. General admission is $3,000 presold and $4,000 at the gate.

Etana & Others Will Join Fantan Mojah At The ‘Rasta Got Soul Festival’ In Toronto

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Veteran reggae artist Fantan Mojah will be taking his Rasta Got Soul message to the GTA on Saturday, June 3rd. He along with Etana, I Noah, Wasp, Hitmaker and Empress Divine will perform at Taj Banquet Hall – 4611 Steeles Ave West – in North York, Ontario.

The live performers will be supported by Chippie Don, Vertex Sound, Gunz N Rozez, Firekid Steenie and Calum Beam International on the turntables.

Bitty McLean Links With Sly & Robbie On “Forward” (@BittyMcLean1)

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

British reggae artist Bitty McLean, who rose to prominence in the 90s, has released a new album called Forward. The collaborative LP, done with the legendary Sly & Robbie, was published on April 14, 2023 via the Tabou1 imprint.

Since early in his career, McLean has been working with the prolific Jamaican rhythm section and production duo. The two brands connected on a studio album entitled Movin’ On in 2007, and again on The Taxi Sessions in 2013. In addition to their work in the studio, McLean, Sly & Robbie also toured together. They performed in Japan, Europe and Morocco in 2008 and 2009.

Click here or on the image above to stream/download the new record, Forward, from your preferred music platform.