Jah Movement Band will be hosting their 8th Annual Reggae Music Block Party on Friday, February 23rd at The Gator Club – 1490 Main Street – in Sarasota, Florida. This event also doubles as the OsFest, which is dedicated to honoring Oswald ‘Ham’ Caines.

Caines, a popular reggae music legend, died in 2017 in a multi-vehicle crash on the William Howard Frankland Bridge connecting St. Petersburg to Tampa.

Among the performers confirmed for the upcoming Block Party is Everton Blender. He will be joined by Juliette Mills, Ri-Trus Yutes, Paul Anthony, Nostaljah, Youth Movement, and of course Jah Movement. Tickets and additional information are available on Eventbrite.

Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands’ reggae ambassador Pressure Busspipe has just blessed the industry with a musical gem. He and IzaYoung Boy Production have shared the visuals of their latest single, Destiny, which bring to light the song’s core message of self-love.

If you have not yet seen the clip, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

After taking a hiatus, which was due in part to the pandemic, Jam Link International – the company that’s responsible for Aarhus’ annual Bob Marley Celebration – is now ready to resume the show on a more consistent basis. Having said that, the 2024 staging will be presented at Volume Village (located at Thomas Koppels Gade 201, 8000 Aarhus C) on Saturday, February 24, with a running time of 21:30 – 03:30.

As of this writing, the organizers have confirmed several of the region’s top-tier reggae selectors: DJ Willy, Denali Sound & Crew, as well as veteran guest Booyaka Sound from Odense, who is now celebrating their 30th anniversary. They’re also promising to announce the full and complete lineup at the end of January.  

Jam Link Intl.‘s Bob Marley Celebration was first presented in 2015. Both local – Europe based – and international (Jamaica and other Caribbean nationals) reggae performers have graced its stage. Furthermore, this event has become one of Aarhus’ most anticipated reggae concerts scheduled in the first quarter, and that is regardless of the lineup.

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Roots reggae singer I-Wayne has kicked off 2024 with new music. On January 1st, the Rastafarian performer – in collaboration with Life Glow Records – shared a powerful tune called Domestic War. On the track, I-Wayne shines a light on the unfortunate rise in abusive relationships.

The official video, which was just uploaded to his YouTube channel, further amplifies the seriousness of this issue, as well as I-Wayne‘s strong argument against behaviors that lead to domestic violence. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

After some unfortunate setbacks, Holland-based reggae singer Kayafyahouse is feeling elated about the release of his fourth studio album, Mr Herbsman. The eleven-track reggae project – which was recorded and mastered in Jamaica – went live on all streaming platforms earlier today, January 9th, 2024. 

With contributions from some of the best musicians in the reggae industry, Mr Herbsman is already being lauded for its exceptional production quality. Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Dalton Browne, Robbie Lyn, Dean Fraser, Sydney ‘Bongo Billy’ Watson, Melbourne ‘Dusty’ Miller, Donald ‘Danny’ Dennis, Mitchum ‘Khan’ Chin, and Paul ‘Wrongmove’ Crosdale have all added their respective skill set to the LP. 

What’s more, it was recorded at various studios in Jamaica: Anchor, Penthouse, One Pop, Tad’s Recordings, Mixing Lab, and Home Grown Muzik Recording, and was mastered by Christopher Daley in Kingston. And although Kayafyahouse is both the executive and creative producer, he credits Dean Fraser and the Fire House Crew for aiding him in the arrangements.

It is clear that no expense was spared on this body of work. It is well produced with relaxing roots-reggae and dub rhythms, as well as lyrics centered on relationships, social issues, the reggae genre, and life in general. Kudos to Toney Owens the 1st – Kayafyahouse‘s manager – who brought the singer to Jamaica in 2013, so as to connect him to all the aforementioned accomplished reggae figures.

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Vocalists Glen Washington and Singer J will be doing a Valentines Showcase at Chak89 Restaurant & Lounge – 105 Bond Road – in Mitcham, Surrey (UK), on Sunday, February 11th. Early bird tickets, which are going for £25, can be purchased on Eventbrite.