Recording artist Jahmiel will be performing at the Red Lounge, located at 1212 E Jefferson Street in Seattle, Washington State, on Saturday, July 5th. The doors will open at 9:30pm local time, with the concert starting shortly thereafter.
It goes without saying that there is a lot of chatter about this event, as it’s Jahmiel‘s first show in the Emerald City. He will be supported by ZJ Veteran and Y2K Sound. Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite for only $35.
Now in its 21st year, the annual Northwest World Reggae Festival will be presented on Friday, July 18, Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20. It will be held at Mt. Hood in Oregon (near Brightwood).
Friday’s show will feature performances by Teflon, Mikey Dub, Dre Z Melodi, Young Shanty, Purity Attack, and Jallanzo. On Saturday, reggae legend Sister Nancy will headline, with support from Marlon Asher, Reggae Angels, Keteis Oyonde, I-Taweh, Brady Shammar, Kava Jah & The Remedy, and ZeeCeeKeely. The final night will wrap up with sets from Prezident Brown, Jubba White, and Kalan Wolfe & The Shift.
In addition to the live music, the Northwest World Reggae Festival will also have several family-friendly activities as well as crafts and organic food. For additional information, visit nwwrf.com.
Fredrick McGregor, publicly known as Freddie McGregor, will host a large-scale birthday party on Sunday, June 29, at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater, located at 20405 Amphitheater Circle in Boca Raton, Florida. In addition to celebrating Freddie McGregor‘s 69th birthday, this event will also highlight his decades-long career as a distinguished ambassador of reggae music.
The team at Big Ship, Freddie McGregor‘s label, has invited some of the most prominent names in the reggae-dancehall industry to join Freddie for this special occasion. Performances will feature Hopeton Lindo, Anthony B, Spragga Benz, Mykal Rose, Chino McGregor, Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, Perfect Giddimani, Teflon, and Frisco Kid.
It should be noted that additional artists may be added; however, as of this writing on May 27th, all the aforementioned artists have been confirmed. Advance tickets, priced at $50, are available at caribtix.com.
Tommie Tei, the Linstead recording artist, is experiencing a notable surge in his musical career as he proudly announces that two of his previously released tracks have recently been featured on Island Buzz Radio’s esteemed Top 5 at 5 countdown. Island Buzz Radio, recognized as one of Jamaica’s fastest-growing digital stations broadcasting from Portmore, has garnered a significant following for its curated playlist that celebrates both local and international talent.
On May 23rd, 2025, Tommie Tei‘s “Party,” a modern dancehall track shared some time ago, and “Do It Like That,” a one-drop reggae song favored by many of his fans, secured prominent positions within the top five alongside three internationally acclaimed hits. Notably, “You’re Hired” by Ayra Star occupied the fifth position while “Tack Back” by Kes claimed fourth place. Tommie’s “Do It Like That” impressively landed at third behind Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s collaboration “Luther,” with “Party” earning the top spot.
When asked about his feelings regarding having not just one, but two of his songs on the chart, Tommie Tei expressed his gratitude to DJ Kelvin and the entire Island Buzz Radio family for including his songs in their playlist and providing them with consistent rotation on their platform.
The inclusion of these tracks in such a highly regarded chart serves as a testament to Tommie Tei’s diligent work ethic and unwavering commitment to his craft. He has consistently devoted substantial time and energy toward promoting his records effectively. For those who have yet to experience these standout songs, both “Party” and “Do It Like That” are readily available on all major streaming platforms.
“Jah Is Love” is the latest release from Jamaican reggae singer and musician Clinton Fearon, who is based in Seattle, Washington. The song was shared on May 9, accompanied by an official lyric video. “Jah Is Love” will be included on Fearon‘s upcoming album, set to be released on June 6, 2025.
As the name suggests, “Jah Is Love” focuses on embracing and promoting compassion, kindness, and decency towards one another. In other words, it is an inspirational song that emphasizes faith in humanity. Click here to download it from your preferred music platform.
Luciano‘s U.S. tour continues with a stop at the Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub (Downstairs) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, June 18th, a day before the Juneteenth public holiday.
Presented by Reggae Takeova, this 21-and-over event will also have performances by Roots Alley Collective, Jah Riffe, and Junior Rodigan. Advance tickets are now being sold on ticketweb.com.
The Joe Higgs Foundation has begun to share the names of the artists and public figures who will be honoring Joe Higgs through music and memories on Tuesday, June 3rd. The father of reggae will be celebrated at the Bob Marley Museum (56 Hope Road) in Kingston, the place Higgs once called home.
So far the foundation has announced that Fredlocks, Marlon Brown, Kenardo ‘Maestro’ Ellis, Abijah, and Joe Higgs‘ daughter, Claudia Higgs, will be performing. The festivity, which is both in-person and online via joehiggsreggae.com, will begin at 7pm Jamaica time.
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