On Friday, August 6th, the city of Miramar in Florida (U.S.A.) will join Jamaicans all over the world in celebrating the nation’s 59th Emancipation and Independence. They are doing so by hosting an event dubbed Jamaica Emancipendence Celebration at the Regional Park Amphitheater.
In addition to having a distinguished lineup of guest speakers, they will also feature some musical performances. International recording artist Etana is among those confirmed to perform.
On Saturday, July 24, Auto Wiz Crew will host an event called Reggae Allstar at 1458 Farmer Road in Conyers, Georgia.
The affair will feature live performances by both Brigadier Jerry and Sister Nancy, with support from several local artists. In addition to the live show, patrons will also be treated to music from Jack Ruby Sound, DJ Damage, Supreme Sound and others.
Early bird tickets, which are currently going for $30 USD, are available via eventbrite.
In two separate posts made on her social media platforms last week, dancehall recording artist Karamanti told her followers that her upcoming ten-track album, which will be centered around her sacred inner thoughts and beliefs, will be titled Spiritual Warfare.
This decision was arrived at after consecutive years of inexplicable challenges that begun in France in 2018 when Karamanti‘s first Africa tour was cancelled. The name of the album demonstrates her state of mind, while each song can be viewed as a weapon that she is actively using to fight her ongoing battles.
Another major news relating to the album that was not made public, is the addition of producer. Earl Smith Jr., the son of legendary guitarist Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith. Earl Jr. became interested in working with Karamanti after hearing what she did on dub riddim for Delroy ‘Phatta’ Pottinger that will also be featured on the project.
Although writing and recording for Earl‘s new beat will more than likely mean another delay in the release of the album, Karamanti, who has a lot of respect for Earl Smith Jr. and his contribution to reggae, believes it’s definitely worth it.
This year is the 20th anniversary of the annual Jerk Festival held in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Regretfully, because of the pandemic the organizers have decided to go virtual as oppose to having an in-person event.
That being said, the festival will be held on August 6th, 7th and 8th and it will stream live on their website: jerkfestival dot ca. Artists that have been confirmed are Tarrus Riley, Marcia Griffiths, Lukie D and Dean Fraser.
Reggae legend Lee Scratch Perry will return to Liverpool on Saturday, November 13th for a live show at 24 Kitchen Street. This is an 18 and over event that’s schedule to start at 7PM local time.
Tickets, which range from 20 to 25 pound sterling, are available via skiddle.
Xana Romeo, the youngest daughter of veteran reggae artist Max Romeo, is gearing up to release a brand new album in August. The project, which is dubbed The Roots Of X, has nine tracks and will feature collaborations with Azizzi Romeo, Addis Pablo and Max Romeo.
Although the album will not be officially out until August 6th, it is now available for pre-order on Apple Music and other streaming platforms.
On Sunday, July 25th, two legendary reggae bands, Third World and The Skatalites, will perform at Bernie’s Beach Bar (located at 73 Ocean Blvd.) in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Tickets for this event, which are currently going for $25 USD, are available via Ticketmaster.
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