Community members from Cherry Hill and throughout South Baltimore have come together to activate the shores of the Middle Branch, in order to create a memorable shared experience for Baltimore City, the state of Maryland and beyond.

The 8th annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival is set for Independence Day (U.S.), July 4th. It features a diverse lineup of performers which includes Sister Carol, with her daughter Nakeeba Amaniyea, N’Dea Davenport (formerly of Brand New Heavies), Navasha Daya, Mighty Mark, Nfuzion, and more. For additional information visit cherryhillfest-dot-com.

3-2-1 Productions and RBG Alliance present (CRC) Conscious Reggae Concert – Family Unity Fest on Saturday, June 29 at the Drax Hall Sports Complex in Saint Ann’S Bay, Saint Ann, Jamaica. This is a day and night event that will run from 12 noon to midnight.

Among the performers are Little Hero, Ras Igel, Abyssinians, Cherry Natural, Binghi Blaze, Rico Banton, Andrew Mystic, Mackie Da Drummah, and many more. It will be hosted by DJ Amber, Wayne Hall, Talia Powers, and DJ Teddy.

2024 marks the tenth anniversary of the Edmonton Reggae Festival, and the organizers are making it a special one. They have booked three headlining acts: I-Wayne and Singing Melody from Jamaica, and Destra Garcia from Trinidad.

The aforementioned performers will be supported Empress Nyiringango, Tea G, Harold Fast, The Melisizwe Brothers, Kianna Faith, Ramma Donn, Jah Cutta, Jcarre Group, and many more. It will be held at Victoria Park (12030 River Valley Road Northwest) in Edmonton, Alberta on July 19, 20 and 21.

On May 18, 2024, Jamaican-American record label, GStar Musik, released the Organic Reggae Volume 1 compilation. This is a thirteen-track project that features Ed Robinson, Junior Demus, Leroy Smart, King Everald, Lynval Jackson, Trevor Byfield, Clive Matthews, Diamond Kelly, Kendra, Thrilla Blacks, and Don Mafia. It was creatively and executively produced by Mr. Norris George Roberts, a man who is passionate about reggae music. Charles Petrus and Garfield McDonald are co-producers.  

Norris Roberts has been actively working in the music industry since 1978, and has collaborated in one form or another with many acts. His intention is to unveil those works over time, however, for now the focus is on spreading the word about his latest contribution to the genre, the Organic Reggae Vol. 1. It can be streamed or downloaded on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, Tidal, and all other streaming platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “ORGANIC REGGAE VOL. 1”

The 2024 Hemp Festival, which is held in Sweden, is set for June 28 and 29 at the beautiful Törringelund (Hyltarpsvägen 771-39, 233 92) located in Svedala City. The stage will be erected in the middle of a forest that has walk paths, camping grounds, and a large meadow. In addition to the beauty, patrons will also enjoy live music, workshops, and lectures, with access to street food and various vendors.

The two-day event will feature performances by a slew of local and international artists. On Friday, they will start strong with Jah Mason, Etzia, Governer Andy, Efia Abu, Partillo, and others. That same energy will be carried over into Saturday when General Knas, Syster Sol, Eek-A-Mouse, Kalle Baah, Jacco, Moncho, Fastpoholmen, Stures Dansorkester, and more will close the show. Click here or on the image above to buy tickets.