Ernest Wilson, the man behind Jamaica’s ska and rock-steady group, The Clarendonians, which was active from the mid to late 60s, has passed away. He died on Tuesday, November 2nd at the Kingston Public Hospital at the age of 69.
We have not been able to confirm cause of death.
For the past few years, Jam Link International – one of the most respected reggae event promoters in Aarhus, Denmark – has been hosting the Bob Marley Celebration in the month of February. The event, which started out in a small venue and initially featured mainly local talents, has since expanded to a bigger location and has seen several international reggae and dancehall acts gracing its stage.
However, much like other events in Europe and other parts of the world, the Bob Marley Celebration had to be halted because of the covid-19 pandemic. That said, members of the Jam Link International board recently held an in-depth meeting that resulted in all members agreeing to resuming the popular concert in February, 2022.
Therefore, the annual Bob Marley Celebration will be returning to the city of Aarhus on Friday, February 18, 2022. Stay tuned for additional information.
Pride is the latest single from recording artist Bling Dawg, who continues to tease us with singles that will be featured on his upcoming album. On Pride he is joined by international reggae star Romain Virgo.
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On October 1st the team at HeavyBeat Records gave reggae lovers an early holiday gift; Love On, KashieF Lindo‘s newest LP.
Fans and supporters of the Florida-based reggae singer are ecstatic about this: his first full length album in nine years. What also makes this project appealing to some of KashieF‘s longtime followers, is the fact that it is filled with lovers-rock tunes; a stark difference from the Justice: A Conscious Journey EP he shared in 2020.
An added reason for elation is the knowledge that legendary reggae producer Willie Lindo – KashieF‘s father – is the man behind this project. The fourteen-track album has two covers: Prisoner of Love, originally done by James Brown and Goodbye Now Forever, made popular by The Clarendonians in the 60s.
On Saturday, November 6th at 8pm (local time), three guitarists: Clinton Fearon, Andy Coe and Newel Briggs, will, for the first time, do a live acoustic performance together. The highly anticipated event will be held at Jack London Revue, located at 529 SW 4th Avenue in Portland, Oregon.
Tickets, which can be purchased here, are priced at $25usd. This is a 21 and older event, and patrons will be expected to wear a mask at all times.
A star-studded lineup including Bounty Killer, Tarrus Riley, Agent Sasco, Tessanne Chin, Jermaine Edwards and Dean Fraser will come together for the Veterans for Veterans concert on Saturday November 13. The virtual event will be the main donation drive for the National Poppy Appeal 2021. It will raise funds for the care of indigent ex-soldiers.
This year will be the second virtual staging of the event which was taken online in 2020 as a result of COVID 19. Jamaican Veterans for Veterans will be aired free on several platforms including One Spot media and TVJ.
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The organizers of the Reggae By The Fire – Music & Canna Festival, which is scheduled to take place on November 5th, 6th and 7th, have just added Jamaican recording artist Anthony B to the lineup.
The event will be held at 1906 Frederick Boulevard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Click here for tickets and additional information.
