Fat Chefs will be celebrating their birthday at Seaside Dutchie in Priory, St. Ann, Jamaica, on Sunday, August 20th, from 4 to 10pm. They are calling the event Upscale, and is promising an exquisite evening with flavoursome food and beautiful music.
There will be a live performance by reggae artist Singing Melody, who will be supported by the Tower Band. Entrance fee is $4,000 JMD inclusive of meals.
Jamaica, the small island nation in the Caribbean sea, is now celebrating 61 years of independence under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud & Strong’. To that end, Jamaican businesses at home and abroad are honoring the moment by offering products and services in line with the above concept.
That said, Tad’s Record Inc. – the independent record label, production, and publishing company, with offices in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami, Florida – has just released a brand new album dubbed Celebrating Jamaica 61. This is twenty-one tracks of original and re-imagined reggae songs performed by various artists, from long-time legends to newcomers.
It features music by Richie Spice, Screwdriver, Duane Stephens, Hezron, Big Youth, Kelly Shane, Caryl Jacobs, George Nooks, Dean Fraser, Big Mountain, Honorebel, Jessie Royal, Chevaughn, Dennis Brown, Glen Washington, Gregory Isaacs, Sister Carol, Okeil McIntyre, Terry Linen, Brigadier Jerry, Josey Wales, Vahriie, Jah Izrehl, and Vybz Kartel.
All performers were carefully selected by Tad’s Record Inc.‘s founder, Tad Dawkins, along with his son and business partner, Tad Dawkins Jr. This is their contribution to Jamaica’s 61st anniversary. Celebrating Jamaica 61 is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms.
Kalonji Music Production and Charlemont Ravaz present the 2023 Linstead Festival on Saturday, August 19 at Charlemont Housing Scheme in Linstead, St. Catherine. There will be musical juggling by King Tafari Sound, Bobo Sparks and DJ Killy Killy.
As for the live show, confirmed performers include Sizzla Kalonji, Jigsy King, Tony Curtis, Bascom X, Lutan Fyah, Sativa, and many more. Admission is $1,500 JMD for men and $1,000 for women.
Saturday, August 19th is the date for the inaugural Hanover 300 Food & Music Festival, which will be held at Bioprist Knowledge Park in Lucea, Hanover (across from the Hanover Police HQ). It will feature international and local chefs coupled with live musical entertainment.
Top-tier recording artists Bounty Killer and Tessanne Chin will headline the show with support from Raph-I, KRISIS, Prince J and Nature Silk. Gates open at 8am and the show will start at 10am.
Singer, songwriter, producer and performer Richie Stephens is in high spirits following the release of his now widely praised Street Gospel Riddim. The six-track compilation went live on streaming platforms a few days ago – Friday, July 28th – and was accompanied by some stunning visuals.
All the artists on the EP: Da Flame, Beenie Man, Kevin Downswell, Bounty Killer, Nitty Kutchie, Buju Banton, Kukudoo, Sanchez, Busy Signal, and of course Richie Stephens, are present in the aforementioned clip. And because every track on the Street Gospel Riddim is a collaboration, accordingly, each set of artists appear together on their respective song.
The Street Gospel Riddim is a dancehall-gospel compilation, composed by Stephens, with a mix of both secular and gospel performers. Arguably, the most noticeable thing about this project is the unexpected combinations that are featured.
The biggest reggae festival in The Netherlands is back with a stellar lineup! Reggae Lake Fest returns on August 19th and 20th at Gaasperpark in Amsterdam.
The organizers have announced an all-star cast of performers that includes Andrew Tosh, Etana, Maxi Priest, Capleton, T.O.K., Barrington Levy, Steel Pulse, UB40, Alborosie, King Shiloh, and others. Tickets and additional info are available at reggaelake-dot-nl.
The 2023 TD Jerk Fest is set for Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It’s a three-day event that will be filled with various food choices – with an emphasis on jerk food – live music, and overall good vibes.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Johnny Gill on the 11th, with Luciano, Destra and Cham (formerly known as Baby Cham) on the 12th and 13th. Get additional information via jerkfestival-dot-ca.
