This week’s edition of Reggae Wednesdays – The Diamond Series will feature an all female lineup, with Nadine Sutherland and Judy Mowatt confirmed as the headliners.
The show, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm (Jamaica time), will stream live on JaRIA’s social media platforms, as well as on PBC Jamaica TV.
On Friday, February 9th, Henzel Clarke – the chairman of Jam Link International – announced that the new date for the 2022 Bob Marley Celebration will be Friday, April 29. Although the event normally takes place in the month of February, the decision to move it to April became necessary because of covid-19 restrictions that were in place at the time of its planning.
Aarhus’s annual Bob Marley Celebration started out in a small venue and initially featured mainly local talents; however, it has since expanded to a bigger location and has seen several international reggae and dancehall stars gracing its stage.
The organizers are now in the process of finalizing the lineup for this year and will share that list in the coming weeks.
At the end of January Billyjoemedia Productions released The Tymeless Riddim, a seven-track reggae compilation that features Luciano, Junior X, Jalifa, Nature Ellis, Stranjah Miller, Ras Brando and Mikey Tenna.
They followed up a few days later with the official video for Luciano‘s song, Rise Up. 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.
Exploding on the scene in 2015, Welsh DJ /producer Timbali, with his impeccable productions and eclectic style, has become a successful figure in Britain’s reggae-dancehall. As he continues to triumph with his studio productions: the #1 single on Beatport, Killing Sound with Skarra Mucci, All My Days featuring Lutan Fyah and Dead Yuh Dead sung by Peppery – just to name a few – his live shows have also led to him becoming a festival favorite.
Originally a sound-system act, Timbali has now evolved into a 6 piece reggae-dub band that is fronted by reggae-dancehall artist Peppery. Using the moniker The Timbali Players, the unit features top international musicians, and is now known and admired for their strong stage presence.
The Timbali Players will take their show to The Old Market Assembly, located at 25 West Street, Old Market in Bristol (UK) on Friday, February 25th, where they’re promising to deliver an authentic, modern take on reggae.
Reggae Global Entertainment, the imprint that is owned and operated by power couple Joanna Marie and Ed Robinson, has started the year by releasing good music and getting the appropriate acknowledgement for doing so.
In January, Joanna published My Best Boy (Close To You), a remake of John Holt‘s classic: Be Close To You (My Best Girl). Her version is now enjoying steady radio rotation and feature on various reggae platforms worldwide. Its success is due in part to the fact that she is the first woman to provide a female’s take on this massive hit.
In addition to the aforementioned, My Best Boy (Close To You) has now entered New York’s Reggae Chart, which is curated by popular radio host Clinton Lindsay. We reached out to Joanna Marie for her feedback on the news and she said the following.
“Words can’t express how excited I am to enter The Foundation Radio Network New York Chart! I do believe this is my first time on this chart. South Florida chart is quite often but this is a great feeling entering this one for the first time! Nuff respect to all my supporters and all of the supporters of The Reggae Global Ent. Family! Special respect to Ed Robinson for producing this track!”.
The Maestro Marley Cup – a music festival and soccer tournament – created by Ky-Mani Marley and a member of the traditional reggae riddim band, The Dubplates – will take place on Saturday, March 5th at the Hollywood Arts Park (Hollywood, Florida).
Patrons will be treated to live soccer matches, Caribbean food and lots of music. Confirmed performers are: King Yellowman, Ky-Mani Marley, Julian Marley, Kreema, The Dubplates, Dubwise, KJ Marley, Kastin Marley and many more.
Proceeds from this event will go towards the Love Over All Foundation; an organization created to help communities in need. Click here for tickets.
On valentine’s day – Monday, February 14 – Plantation Smokehouse & Restaurant will celebrate their second anniversary with a special performance from veteran reggae artist Singing Melody.
Plantation Smokehouse & Restaurant is located in Richmond, St. Ann, next to the venue where Rebel Salute is held. For additional information click here.
