African reggae artist Rocky Dawuni has released the official video for “Beautiful People,” a song featured on his “Voice of Bunbon, Vol. 1” album. The eight-track project was published at the end of October (2020) via Aquarian Records.
Click here or on the image above to watch the visuals for “Beautiful People” and remember to like, comment and share.
On Saturday, February 13th, The Mico – a non-denominational Christian, coeducational tertiary institution – will be hosting a virtual fundraising concert via their website. The event will feature an array of entertainment: reggae, gospel, instrumental, poetry and comedic performances; as well as a fashion show.
Some of the confirmed performers include: Freddie McGregor, Dean Fraser, Marcia Griffiths, Hopeton Lindo and Omari.
“Wake Up” is the new reggae single from Florida based roots singer Talmigila. The very confrontational song is the artist’s honest and frank opinion on the state of the world, specifically as it relates to the covid-19 pandemic.
He got the idea to do the record about a year ago when it became clear that the corona virus was rampant globally. Once he was able to truly digest the news and after much deliberation, Talmigila penned the words: ‘long time this world it need a shake up – all wickedness it need fi break up – and all who a sleep said a time fi wake up – some people dem need fi shape up’; which became the chorus for “Wake Up.”
The track was produced by Talmigila for his own Banjo Simmonds Production record label. He said the reason for doing this tune is ‘he would like people to pay more attention to what is going on in the world and in their surroundings.’
“Wake Up” is the first single on Talmigila‘s new album “Rise.”
On Saturday, February 6th, reggae lovers and social activists all over the world are being encouraged to tune into Tuff Gong’s YouTube channel, as they broadcast the 76th birthday celebration for the king of reggae music, Bob Marley.
The theme for this year is ‘Survival‘; a testament to what the past ten months have been like for everyone, as well as a nod to Bob‘s 1979 album with the same name. The Bob Marley Foundation is promising an entertaining virtual show with a stellar line-up. Starting time is 7:00 AM.
It has just been brought to our attention that veteran reggae artist Everton Blender will be doing a virtual concert on February 21st. He will be supported by DJ Vybz Wayne of Red Line International Sound.
This event will stream live on Facebook; and the organizers are collecting donations to go towards DR. Primary School in Maringo Estate (Nairobi, Kenya).
In mid September Gramps Morgan, a member of the Grammy winning reggae group Morgan Heritage, released a single titled “Runaway Bay.” On the ska record he laments on how much he misses and loves the town, which is located in the Parish of St. Ann on the charming island of Jamaica.
Fast forward to 2021 and we find Gramps doing a follow up release of that song – this time an acoustic version – as well as releasing the official video. Click here or on the image above to check out the visuals that so accurately captures the stunning beauty of “Runaway Bay.”
On Wednesday, February 24th, Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Beenie Man and Machel Montano, will all receive a 2021 Young, Gifted and Black Entrepreneurial Award; and will also be inducted into the Caribbean Music Entertainment ICON Hall of Fame.
They were all voted for by members of the public who felt they were deserving of these honors. The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards, which is held annually in Black History Month, is designed for peer-to-peer acknowledgement of talent, ambition and achievements toward the “Continued Pursuit of Success.”
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