Maxi Priest, Alison Hinds, Third World, Tifa, Kumar Fyah, and 2nd Chance are all confirmed for the 2025 Art of Music Festival happening at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida, on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th.
The Art of Music Festival is an annual multi-genre live music event that is known to present reggae, soca, gospel, dancehall, calypso, and Caribbean pop acts.
In a powerful transformation that’s turning heads in the dancehall community, former Gaza Empire member Avalanche has emerged with a new identity and sound. Now known as Prophet Paul, he’s just dropped his first gospel track “Open Door” through Kevin Heath Ministry, and it’s making waves.
The song, which hit streaming platforms on April 4th, 2025, marks a bold new chapter for the artist. While some raised eyebrows at his shift from secular dancehall to gospel music, the overwhelming support from fans has validated his spiritual journey.
Riding this wave of encouragement, Prophet Paul and his team quickly produced a high-energy music video with DJ Roh Entertainments. The visual perfectly captures his newfound passion – watching him perform with such conviction, you’d never guess this was the same artist who once shared stages with Vybz Kartel.
The raw energy of hardcore gospel-dancehall fusion in “Open Door” shows that Prophet Paul hasn’t lost his musical fire – he’s just redirected it. Fans can catch the video on Maria Jackson 27’s YouTube channel and stream the track on all major platforms.
The highly anticipated docuseries about the life and times of reggae legend Peter Tosh was released on the singer’s official YouTube channel on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
In four episodes it explores his music and messages centered around social justice, as well as his fight for equality from his early days in Belmont, Westmoreland, to his rise with The Wailers, and his career as a solo artist.
Click here or on the image above to watch all episodes, and remember to like, comment, and share.
Aarhus Reggae Festival, an acclaimed music event in Denmark, is set to return on August 15 and 16, 2025. This year’s presentation will be held at Voxhall, located at Vester Allé 15 in the Jutland peninsula’s east coast city of Aarhus. With a commitment to celebrating and preserving the authenticity of Jamaican music within Europe, the festival has evolved into a highly anticipated annual affair. It offers a vibrant showcase of reggae, dancehall, and the influential sound-system culture that spawned these genres.
The 2025 lineup includes a curated selection of performers and selectors, each recognized for their significant contributions to reggae and dancehall. That said, Reggae Night, on August 16th, will present live band sets with Chuck Fenda, Leroy Gibbons, Kass Smith, Teacha Dee, and Don Tippa.
Preceding Reggae Night is Dancehall Night on August 15th. It features veteran Danish dancehall artist Pharfar, who will be joined by Jamaica’s Exile Di Brave and Karamanti. Together they will deliver dynamic toasting sessions supported by DJ Riddim Fex and other top-tier selectors. Dancehall Night will also showcase professional dancers Chrisicon and the Iconic Crew.
Beyond the live shows, attendees can explore Culture Village, which offers Jamaican cuisine, handcrafted jewelry, fashion, and arts & crafts. Furthermore, a Family Friendly Zone by the riverside that provides face painting, acoustic sets, and other engaging activities will be accessible to all patrons.
Early bird tickets are now available via Voxhall’s official website.
Nadia Harris McAnuff, Kush ‘Rashaun’ McAnuff, and their father, reggae legend Winston McAnuff, will be on tour with Europe’s roots reggae ensemble, The Ligerians, in the months of May and June, 2025. Below are the confirmed dates and locations as of this writing.
May 27 – Le Temps Machine, Tours
May 28 – Le VIP, Saint-Nazaire
May 29 – Soul Moon Festival, Rosporden
May 30 – Espace Brassens, Mantes La Jolie
May 31 – L’Annex, Ile D’Oleron
June 5 – Le Tamanoir, Gennevilliers
June 6 – Festival L’Paille A Sons, Chartres
June 7 – Festival Musiques Metisses, Angouleme
The 19th annual Best of the Best Music Festival will be held on Sunday, May 25th, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, Florida. It’s scheduled to run from 2pm to 10pm local time.
Performing this year are Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Marcia Griffiths, Romain Virgo, Wayne Wonder, Nadine Sutherland, Skinny Fabulous, Chronic Law, 450, and more. Digital passes, which are on sale now, can be purchased online via caribtix.com.
The Embrace Music Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Miramar, presents “Rhythms of Africa—Music to My Ears.” Hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam, there will be performances by the legendary Ken Boothe, mesmerizing violinist Demola, and dynamic duo Jiggy Jack & Jacky Ambroise (formerly Strings).
Furthermore, the incredible talents of Somerset Academy High School under the direction of Reggae Ambassador Willie Stewart will be on display, as well as the vibrant sounds of the Rhythms of Africa Band.
It will take place on Saturday, April 26th, and Sunday, April 27th, at the Miramar Cultural Center in Miramar, Florida. Get additional information at www.miramarculturalcenter.org.
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