Jamaican contemporary reggae singer / songwriter Hempress Sativa will be performing at Moe’s Alley – 1535 Commercial Way – in Santa Cruz, California on Thursday, March 24. She will be joined by South Korean songstress Saritah, who has been confirmed as the opening act.
This is 21 and over event. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted in, and will not be eligible for a refund. Click here for tickets.
A few weeks ago New York based Massive B Records released the No Curfew Riddim; a classical dancehall juggling that has music from Cocoa Tea, Chezidek, Anthony B, Bramma and Burro Banton.
Earlier today – March 1 – they shared the official video for Anthony B‘s track, Turn Up The Music. Check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
The Roots Bamboo Beach Hotel – located on Norman Manley Blvd. in Negril (Jamaica), will continue their live reggae music series this week.
They have just announced the confirmation of two reggae heavyweights: Luciano (the messenjah) and Mutabaruka (the poet) for Friday, March 4th. These are free in-person events that will also stream live online: rootsbamboobeachresort dotcom.
The team at Big Feet Records – an American based reggae label – are in a celebratory mood. The celebration is as a result of their three consecutive weeks at the #1 spot on Clinton Lindsay’s New York Reggae Chart.
The song is Glory to Jah, an inspirational, upbeat reggae track performed by Mykal Rose. It was released in October, 2021 and have been steadily capturing the attention of reggae lovers worldwide.
Click here to stream and download Glory to Jah from your preferred music platform.
Singer / producer Ed Robinson is getting a lot of kudos for his impressive remake of Lionel Richie‘s 1983 hit single All Night Long.
According to Robinson, the idea to do the song came from KashieF Lindo, who felt that he had the vocal dexterity to pull it off. Furthermore, All Night Long was in his repertoire when he worked the hotel circuit as a singer and drummer many years ago.
Selectors worldwide are clearly in agreement with Lindo, because they have been supporting the track since it came out at the end of January (27th). Additional confirmation followed when it was added to New York’s Reggae Chart – it is now #22.
All Night Long was produced by Ed Robinson and Joanna Marie. Marie played the keys and added supporting vocals, while Robinson did the drums, bass and lead vocals. It was mixed and mastered by the HeavyBeat Crew, headed by Willie & KashieF Lindo.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “ALL NIGHT LONG”
Dancehall artist Karamanti – who is a citizen of Canada, although based in Jamaica – has just entered the Canadian Rebel Vibez Reggae Chart with her tune Start with a Prayer. The song is the first single from her recently released album, Spiritual Warfare, published in December 2021 via her own Blakkwuman22 Music label.
The rhythm for Start with a Prayer was created by Old Harbour based music house AudioTraxx Productions, which is headed up by the talented Lamar Thompson. Start with a Prayer is a hardcore dancehall track that is presented as a form of devotion. On the record Karamanti literally prays for the so called gangsters who are taking innocent lives, the countless young men and women who are clearly lost and confused, and everything in between.
In addition to being the lead single from the Spiritual Warfare album, Start with a Prayer is also one of four songs featured on the Restart Riddim; a dancehall compilation that also has music from Peppery, I-Talawah and Sherida Sharpe. The Restart Riddim is also on the Blakkwuman22 Music imprint.
CLICK HERE TO STREAM / DOWNLOAD “SPIRITUAL WARFARE”
On March 12th veteran entertainer Brigadier Jerry is set to become the second recipient of Irish and Chin’s much-coveted ‘Crownin’. The prestigious conferment is bestowed on Reggae/Dancehall and Sound System legends, whose musical originality create indelible cultural shifts in the industry.
The ‘Crownin‘ will take place at Club Amazura, located at 91-12 144th Pl in Queens, New York. Persons outside of the New York area can watch the show online.
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