Jamaican reggae vocal group The Wailing Souls, whose origins date back to the 1960s, will return to Santa Cruz, California in mid June. Specifically, they will be doing a set at Moe’s Alley – 1535 Commercial Way – on the 16th.
As is the case with most events at this venue, it’s 21 and over, with identification upon entrance a requirement.
The two-day world and reggae music festival, Truckee Reggae Fest, is all set for Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25th at Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater in downtown Truckee, California.
They have put together a lineup aimed at delivering strictly roots music: Ky-mani Marley, Third World, Wailing Souls, Sister Carol, Big Mountain, Lutan Fyah, Arise Roots, J-Ras and Pipe Down. Get tickets here.
The Jamaica Rum Festival, now in its fourth year, will take place on Saturday, June 25th at The Aqueduct in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, from 11am to 11pm (local time). The event provides an atmosphere to explore rum tastings, delicious food options and exciting music and entertainment.
This year’s star-studded lineup includes Capleton, Romain Virgo, Sevana, Sanchez, Tessanne Chin, DBurnz, Runkus, Kalyra and Dvoyce alongside the DMG Band. Get tickets and additional information here.
Musical Safaris Group Inc. – a company that organizes tuneful trips to Africa – will be hosting reggae legend Luciano on a seven-day musical safari to Kenya. The Jamaican artist will perform at Water Front – Ngong Racecourse on June 11th, 2022.
The name and objective of the tour is to ‘Unite The Youth‘ ahead of kenya’s general elections scheduled for August. In addition to performing live he will also hold a workshop with young musicians. Get tickets here.
Talented singer and songwriter Tanya Stephens has just released a new single titled Diamonds In The Sun. The acoustic masterpiece features two equally gifted female voices: Cedella Marley and Diana King.
Produced by Tad ‘Jr. Tads’ Dawkins and Tad’s Record, Diamonds In The Sun is an oxymoron in that it both heals and hurts simultaneously. The healing comes from the carefully penned words that act as a positive mental stimuli for women who have dealt with abuse and/or marginalization on any level. What hurts however, is the realization that women are still having to deal with these degrading issues.
Published on all digital streaming platforms on May 20th, Diamonds In The Sun has catapulted Tanya Stephens back into the limelight. She said the following about the song: “It is a conglomeration of all our individual activism. We are three separate and different voices… but it was a comfortable and easy fit. The advancement of women, talking about trauma and gender-based violence comes natural. The intention is to foster the dialogue and keep the conversation going until we are comfortable enough discussing the problem to focus on finding solutions.”
The big ship captain Freddie McGregor, along with several other artists, will be performing at The Mico University College – 1A Maresceaux Road – in Kingston, Jamaica this Saturday, May 28. The objective of the event is to generate money for the school’s fund.
Lutan Fyah, the Jamaican singer who is also a member of the Rastafari Bobo Shanti order, will be performing at Moe’s Alley on Friday, June 24th. He will be supported by Lujan, Militia of Love and DJ Moi.
This is a 21 and older event that requires valid identification to be shown upon entrance. Moe’s Alley is located at 1535 Commercial Way in Santa Cruz, California.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 