Wayne Ford Levy, more popularly known as Exco Levi, will be bringing his spirit-filled music to the Aarhus Reggae Festival stage on September 28, 2024.

Exco Levi is a Jamaica-born Canada-based reggae artist who has won 5 Juno Awards since the start of his career in the mid 2000’s. The Junos are presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to recognize outstanding achievements in Canada’s music industry. In other words, this is Canada’s equivalent to the internationally recognized Grammy Awards held in the United States of America. The preceding statement should put in context the stature of Exco Levi, especially within the Canadian musical landscape. 

Although the lineup is not yet finalized, the organizers of the 2024 Aarhus Reggae Festival have confirmed that Exco Levi is among the performers. And as this is the first presentation since the pandemic, the festivities will be held at Volume Village (Thomas Koppels Gade 201) in Aarhus, Denmark. 

The link to purchase discounted early bird tickets is now live on the venue’s website. 

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This summer, Skip Marley, the two-time Grammy Award nominee, and grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, will be on tour in Europe, with periodic stops in the U.K. Below are all the current confirmed dates and location.

Jul 31 • Filagosto Festival, BG, Italy
Aug 2 • Reggae Geel, Belgium
Aug 3 • One Love Austria
Aug 4 • Reggae Land, Uk
Aug 9 • France, TBC
Aug 11 • No logo Bhz, France
August 14 • The Steel Yard, London
August 16 • Reggae Ruhr, Germany
August 17 • Reggae Lake, NL
August 18 • Rototom, Spain

For the month of June, Jamaican reggae fusion band Third World will be making four back-to-back stops in the state of California.

On the 20th they will be at Belly Up in Solana Beach; that will be followed by a set at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach on the 21st. On the 22nd, they will play at Slo Brew in San Luis Obispo, before wrapping up the stint on the 23rd at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville.

All shows will feature special guest Kumar Fyah, however, on the 21st they will also be joined by Jahgun and the Justifyah Band.

The journey of an artist through the evolving landscapes of musical genres embodies both expansion and growth. Alwayne Love, a figure who once worked solely within the vibrant realms of dancehall under the moniker J-Love, exemplifies such a trek. Expanding from the fast-paced beats of dancehall to the soulful rhythms of roots reggae, Love‘s creative evolution mirrors a deeper exploration into his musical roots and spirituality. This shift highlights both his versatility and adaptability.

Hence, after several adjustments to the release schedule, Alwayne Love is set to unveil his latest single, “Africa The Motherland,” on June 28th, 2024. This reggae track marks a significant shift from his previous releases, thus showcasing his artistic progression. The single, which was produced and mixed by Steven Ventura of M-Phatic Music, will be shared via T25 Records, the imprint to which Alwayne Love is now signed. 

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The consensus among reggae insiders is that KashieF Lindo‘s latest single, “Maybe,” is destined to be a breakout hit. Released in early March, the lovers-rock reggae tune, which was produced by Willie Lindo, is now enjoying heavy rotation and features on both traditional and new media.

After recently speaking with KashieF to get the back story on the writing and production process, I decided to reach out to some of the DJs on the MJ27 Focus Group to get their thoughts on the record. See just a few of the responses below. 

“high-quality production and strong vocals from Kashief’s new track.  One drop dance track for big man and woman to enjoy. Grown people music. Will feature on the Dancehall reggae show upcoming edition.”
Josh Meisler

“Hello Maria , yes the great song for icon lovers singer. Blessings Up”
Risto 

“The track is a much faster tempo than I’m used to from Kashief Lindo, but nevertheless it’s consistent with his tone and melodic style.”
Lady Loy

“Got it, Thank you. And i love it
Its been added to my playlist”
Ted Vassell
Power Cuts Radio

“Kashief Lindo’s new release called “Maybe” is an enchanting and hypnotizing reggae groover over which he applies is almost falsetto vocal style with conviction and passion.  A tight and impactful lover’s stylee with some nice musicianship as well.”
Tracy Moore
Host, Reggae Shack
KWNK-LP 97.7 RENO

“Absolutely! I have been playing this track for a few weeks and i really do like this.
Big up Kashief”
President Kennedy

“I’ve featured it on my shows listeners are liking it he’s a great artist”
Selector Frost

“Maybe” can be streamed and or downloaded from Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, and all other major music platforms. It also has a stunning video that can be viewed on KashieF‘s YouTube channel.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “MAYBE”