Over the last two years, David Rodigan and The Outlook Orchestra have come together to raise the bar in reggae music in Britain. Testament to this fact is the selling out of the Royal Festival Hall, Somerset House and the Royal Albert Hall – each in under an hour.

That said, on Sunday, June 12th, Horace Andy, Freddie McGregor and Bitty McLean will join David Rodigan and The Outlook Orchestra at Kenwood House (Hampstead Heath) in London. Joining them for this exclusive evening will be Gentleman’s Dub Club, Channel One Sound System, Hollie Cook and Don Letts. Get tickets here.

In a few days from now, Linval Thompson, the man known and respected both as a vocalist and producer, will share Help Them Jah Jah. The new reggae tune – produced by Big Feet Records – goes live on all music platforms on Friday, June 10th. It will be accompanied by an official lyric video.

Everyone who have had the opportunity to review the record have all concluded that it is an important song, especially for the times we are living in. On the track Thompson cries out to the Most High on behalf of the indigent and destitute. This is done in a dulcet, melodic manner – something he’s known for.

Linval stands in front of an all-star cast of musicians: Josh Harris (bass and keyboard), Santa Davis (drums) and Jallanzo (guitar). Mixing and mastering engineers are Umberto Echo and Earle Holder respectively.

Kaiser’s Hotel in Negril (Jamaica) will be hosting reggae legend I-Wayne on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19th. The roots reggae singer – who is known for his megahit songs “Living In Love” and “Can’t Satisfy Her” – will perform live, with support from Mylo and Mello Band.

Advance tickets are available for $1,500 JMD, while at the gate persons will be asked to pay $2,000 JMD. For additional information and links to ticket, contact (876) 942-0335 or (876) 287-2001.

After back-to-back postponements due to covid-19, Chant Down Baltimore is making its return on Saturday, June 25th. The free reggae music festival will be held at Carroll Park in Baltimore, Maryland; and as they have done in the past, they are asking attendees to bring a donation – canned goods, clothing or cash – to support Paul’s Place and The Baltimore Furniture Bank. Both are local non-profits helping marginalized residents in the city.

As this is the first concert since the pandemic, they have invited legendary reggae singer Freddie McGregor, trending sing-jay Iba Mahr and emerging artist Autarchii to perform. The artists will be supported by Derrick Barnett and The Statement Band.

This event was created in 2019 by WLOY Loyola Radio, I Never Knew TV and the Friends of Carroll Park.