Chuck Fenda, the living fire, will perform at popular live music venue Humboldt Brews in Arcata, California, on Friday, April 18. This is a reggae concert that will also feature Lawgiver The Kingson, Sarge One Wise, and Purity Attack.
The 21 and older show will commence at 9pm local time, and tickets, which start at USD$25, can be purchased on holdmyticket.com.
Reggae legend Clinton Fearon has just released a new song that is perfectly suited for the times we find ourselves in. The track is called “Sleepwalking,” and it very pointedly asks if we are ‘sleepwalking’ away from democracy, integrity, and humanity.
The official music video, which was also shared on the same day as the song (March 7th), shows people walking like robots while staring at their phones. Because Fearon is based in Seattle, one can only assume that this record was inspired, at least in part, by recent changes being made by the U.S. government and the impact those changes are having on the country.
Musically, “Sleepwalking” is a sonorous reggae record with deep bass and beautiful woodwind and brass instruments. It was written and composed by Clinton Fearon with contributions by several musicians. Click here or on the image above to check out the video, and remember to like, comment, and share.
Founded in 1991 by Anguillan singer Bankie Banx and his friend Sheriff Bob Saidenberg, Moonsplash Music Festival is still going strong! This year’s staging will take place on March 13-16 at the beautiful Dune Preserve on Rendezvous Bay in Anguilla.
For its 35th edition, they have invited Jamaican reggae star Burning Spear to perform on Legends Night, March 15. He will be joined by Bankie Banx, Junior Jazz, and the Island Pulse Band. On the 14th, Reggae Night, there will be sets by Kumar Fyah, Turbulence, Ras-I, Khalia, Dennis Warrington, and Olaide Banks.
For additional information and links to tickets, visit the event’s official website: www.moonsplashfestival.ai.
Hezron is inviting both his fans and supporters to join him for an extraordinary concert next month. Set against the backdrop of Kingston’s lively atmosphere, the event will take place at 22 Jerk, a venue known for its authentic Jamaican food and entertainment, on April 5th, beginning at 8:30 PM local time.
Following a successful tour in Africa, Hezron is now sharing the essence of the experience through his single, “Kuja Nyumbani.” This Swahili phrase, which translates loosely to “a desire for home,” encapsulates an intense longing for one’s roots and is beautifully reflected in both the song and its accompanying video, recently released by Tad’s Record Inc. That said, attendees of the aforementioned concert can expect an evening filled with soulful melodies that resonate deeply with the themes of home and heritage.
For those unable to attend in person, it remains essential to engage with Hezron’s music by streaming or downloading “Kuja Nyumbani,” which is readily available on major platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, iTunes, Boomplay, Deezer, and more.
The 2025 staging of Lover’s Rock Cayman is set for Friday, April 11th, at the Lions Center in Grand Cayman. Operating under the theme ‘the gift of love,’ the show will feature an all-star cast of performers.
Confirmed are Richie Spice, Glen Washington, Ce’Cile, Etana, and Inoah. They will be supported by the High Symbol Backing Band, while Geefus from Stone Love Sound will be juggling the best in classic lover’s rock reggae. Click here for a ticket.
On Thursday, March 27th, the live music series, Live Wire, returns with an up-close performance by Jamaican sing-jay Bugle. He will be supported by the Ruff Kut Band, and emerging dancehall artist Jahshii will also be on the show.
This event will be presented at Usain Bolt‘s Tracks & Records, which is located at 67 Constant Spring Road in Kingston, Jamaica. Running time is 9pm to 3am the following day. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
In a brief interview with MJ27, veteran recording artist Hopeton Lindo reveals that his tune, “Mi Selecta,” which features Sly & Robbie, was done to show appreciation to reggae-dancehall selectors and sound-systems. See the full conversation below.
MJ27: You are considered to be one of the best songwriters in the industry. How do you approach songwriting?
Hopeton Lindo:For me, songwriting is a blessing from the Almighty. I write lyrics based on the vibes at the time. My lyrics comes naturally with melody so I’m able to guide the musicians, other times when I’m writing on a riddim I let the riddim speak to me. Sometimes I wake up very late at night with a song in my head and record the melody and idea urgently as a good melody can be easily forgotten.
MJ27:Why did you decide to go dubplate style on the Zoom Dancehall Riddim?
Hopeton Lindo: The great Sly Dunbar sent me the zoom dancehall riddim and I wrote and recorded Mi Selecta song same day. The riddim spoke to me and it had to be a tuff dancehall street vibes style. So I decided to pay tribute to all selectors by doing a dub clash tribute, I guess you can call it a free dub to show my appreciation for their support. Sly said the tune is a wicked hit and we both agree this is the follow up to my big hit Territory which dub have been winning sound clashes all over the world.
MJ27:What do you want listeners to take away from “Mi Selecta” once they’ve heard it?
Hopeton Lindo: The take away that I would like listeners to get is that it’s my tribute to the sound system fraternity who I don’t think is getting enough credit for their contribution to reggae music and the dance clash culture. In the video we featured the immortal Stone Love sound and crew with Fadda Pow and special guest selector the legendary Jack Scorpio as a special tribute and all this was intentional as respect is due.
MJ27:Can you speak briefly about the challenges and benefits of wearing so many hats in the business: producer, songwriter, artist?
Hopeton Lindo:Wearing many hats in music as singer, songwriter and producer can be challenging but I love what I do and embrace it as a blessings.
MJ27:Is there anything you would like to mention that I did not ask about?
Hopeton Lindo:Check out my recent album entitled Purpose, also I would like to encourage other artists to stay focused, keep putting in the work, learn the business part of the music, believe in yourself and trust God. Teamwork makes the dream work.
“Mi Selecta” is featured on the “Zoom Dancehall” compilation released late last year via Taxi Records and One Pop Music, and its official video premiered on YouTube months prior to the full project going live on streaming platforms.
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