The city of Miramar in Florida – which has a very large and vibrant Jamaican community – will be celebrating Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence (Emancipendence) on Saturday, August 6th, 2022.
The free event will be held at Miramar Regional Park, located at 16801 Miramar Parkway, from 12 to 6 PM EDT.
There will be a farmer’s market, kids zone, cultural stage and live musical entertainment. Legendary Jamaican reggae duo Chaka Demus & Pliers will be performing alongside singers Gem Myers and King Banton.
Reggae crooners Christopher Martin and Romain Virgo are on the lineup of the Grace sponsored Jamaican Jerk Festival in New York on Sunday, July 31st. The men will join Protoje, Cristale, LaaLee, Nigy Boy and Lila Ike at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens from 12 to 8pm.
In addition to the live performances, the event will also have celebrity chefs, arts and craft, kids fun zone and much more. This year the organizers will be celebrating the festival’s 10th anniversary in New York, Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence and Grace Foods 100th anniversary.
The 2022 St. Thomas Jerk Festival will take place on Sunday, July 31st at Lyssons Pavilion in Lyssons, St. Thomas (Jamaica). The all day family event will feature performances by several artists from different genres: Duane Stephenson (reggae), Bounty Killer and Ding Dong (dancehall) and two of the islands’ biggest gospel artists: Kukudoo and Kevin Downswell.
Paid patrons will have an opportunity to win a motorbike, as two will be given away as the gate prize. And tickets, which can be purchased from firstinlinejadotcom, are going for $2,000 (adults) and $1,000 (kids).
As the release date for his new album – M.O.A.M. (Man on a Mission) – draws closer, Hezron is out and about actively promoting the project. He recently stopped at CVM Sunrise to talk to hosts Raymond Pryce and Isat Buchanan about the inspiration behind the third single, Save The Children.
While there he used the opportunity to clearly state exactly what his mission is, and why it is so important that he remains steadfast in its pursuit. If you have not yet seen the compelling interview, check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
Rastafarian reggae/dancehall artist Anthony B will be performing at Eagles Hall – 2965 Boys Road – in Duncan, British Columbia on Friday, August 19th. The event, which is being presented by The Cowichan Reggae Society, is an early show that will run from 7pm to midnight. Click here for tickets.
After surprising their followers with a funk track by Torch a few weeks ago, Big Feet Records is getting back to their roots with a new reggae tune.
Scheduled for release on Friday, July 22nd, Jah Loves Me More Everyday – performed by Grammy award-winning reggae singer Mykal Rose – is a laid back track that’s reminiscent of 80s reggae music. For approximately two minutes and forty-three seconds, Rose gratifies his listeners with a beautiful melody, and what can only be described as a honest and heartfelt message.
The song is being distributed by VPal Music, a subsidiary of VP Records – the independent Caribbean-owned record label based in Queens, New York (with offices in Miami, London, Kingston, Tokyo, Johannesburg and Rio de Janeiro). Josh Harris – Big Feet‘s CEO and owner – have forged a partnership with VPal and as such, they have been responsible for most, if not all of the imprint’s distribution.
The highly anticipated album from veteran reggae singer Little Hero is now available on all digital streaming platforms. The twelve-track masterpiece, titled The Journey Continue – which is being distributed by Tad’s Record – went live today: Friday, July 15th.
Hero – who has been actively releasing and promoting new music in recent months – appropriately started the project with an inspirational tune called Ready Again. On it he says he is going to rise again; and having already achieved major success on both the local and international scene, this message should be welcomed by all his supporters. His flexibility is on full display on this album as he comfortably tackles dancehall, reggae and even love songs, done specifically for the ladies.
The project features his current trending single, World Right Now, as well as renditions of faith-based tunes Don’t Ever Give Up, God is Amazing and Thank God For Another Day. Additionally, tracks such as Heart Of Kingston, Straight From My Heart and Do The Right Thing, solidify the exceptionality of Little Hero’s artistry on this LP. He made it a family affair by including his sons: Jason ‘Don1’ Gayle and Jemar ‘Jay1’ Gayle, who both joined him on Do The Right Thing.
Producers credited on The Journey Continue include: (World Right Now) Sheldon and Leroy Edwards for Pandemic Records, (Always on My Mind) Conroy Smith and (Heart of Kingston) Donglez Records. All other tracks were written and produced by Little Hero and his brother Pzed of God Alone Studios.
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