On Sunday, August 20th, Marcus Garvey In Schools (MGIS) and Jamaica National Group (JN) will present the Garvey One Destiny Concert at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, Jamaica.
It will star Mortimer, Nesbeth, Sizzla Kalonji, Julian Marley, Fab 5, Gem Myers, Bongo Herman and Queen Ifrica. Comedian Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis will join media personality Debbie Bissoon as hosts.
Starting time is 5pm and there is $6,000 JMD general entrance fee. VIP is $8,000.
Trench Town recording artist Hugh English has once again given us a tuff song that is both enchanting and thought-provoking. Titled Where Do We Go From Here, the beautiful reggae record was officially released yesterday – Friday, July 21st – via Big Feet Records.
On top of perfectly meshed bass and keyboard (played by Josh Harris), drums by Santa Davis, and stunning harmonies sung by the legendary Pam Hall, Hugh asks us to contemplate what should we – as individuals and collectively as a society – do next. This after outlining the indisputable fact that global communities have plunged into darkness, lacking moral values of any sort.
Even though it was just shared, the track has already gotten the stamp of approval from reggae selectors who’ve received a promo copy (courtesy of Maria Jackson 27’s Record Pool). The general consensus is that this is one of Hugh English‘s strongest songs to date.
Where Do We Go From Here is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, and all other streaming platforms.
Maidstone Community Council in collaboration with Member of Parliament for the Manchester North Western Constituency, Mikael Phillips, present Fus A August Emancipation Day Fest, on August 1, 2023, at Maidstone in North West Manchester.
There will be lots of family activities, food and live music by local and invited guest artists. Confirmed are Ernie Smith, Tony Rebel, Luciano, Jai Kingston and Tashara.
After a three-year hiatus, the anticipation for the upcoming Black Forest On Fire Festival is greater than ever. For three days (July 28th to 30th) patrons will be treated to music, food, fun, and overall good vibes at Pappelwaldsee in Berghaupten, Germany.
The biggest highlight of the weekend of course is the live show. There will be performances by Inner Circle, Fantan Mojah, Nattali Rize, Culture, Kenyatta Hill, and many more. Get additional info here.
After capturing the attention of music lovers with the release of his debut album Reggae Man, recording artist Tradition Man Wolo has opted to increase his responsibilities by adding producer and CEO to his title. To that end, the Ghanaian singer has co-founded Wonder 4 Music and is busy producing the label’s first project, Come Home To Africa.
The compilation’s lead single is Sweet Africa and it’s performed by Wonder 4 Music‘s youngest signee Donskii. Although based in Ghana, the 18-year-old’s musical style is equally influenced by the sounds of GH and that of his father’s country, Jamaica. This is evident on the aforementioned track, which received the following feedback from popular American radio personality Tracy Moore: “this one is sweet indeed…i’d love to hear more from this artist..thanks so much.”
The official video for Sweet Africa is just as captivating as the song itself. Shot by Director Tee, it highlights the beauty of the continent while simultaneously promoting unity among its nations. Sweet Africa is available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and all other streaming platforms.
Excitement is building in and around Long Beach, California as the 34th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival draws near. The three-day event will take place on August 11th, 12th and 13th, and will feature some of the best live performers in the business.
Confirmed are Maxi Priest, Erin Stevenson, Norman Brown, Kenny Lattimore, Mike Phillips, Kim Scott, Myron McKinley, Najee, Marcus Miller, Will Downing, and many more. It will be held at Rainbow Lagoon Park on East Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, California. Additional information is available on the event’s website.
Many years ago – on March 24, 2021 – the Canadian House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1st as the country’s Emancipation Day. It was on that day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 went into effect across the British Empire.
Likewise, for Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora, August 1 represents the abolition of the dehumanising system which had enslaved people of African descent in the British colony for over 150 years.
As such, Jamaicans living in Canada have always had a huge Emancipation Day party, and 2023 will be no different. This year’s celebration is being incorporated into the Jambana One World Festival, happening at Gage Park in Brampton, Ontario on Monday, August 7th.
The organizers have tapped 60s reggae/soca band, Fabulous Five, to headline the event. The 45-year-old ensemble remains one of the best live show bands in Jamaica to this day. They will be joined by several top-tier Canadian artists.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 