It is being reported that Toots Hibbert (from Toots and the Maytals) is now in the hospital after experiencing breathing problems. The roots reggae singer has done a COVID-19 test and is awaiting the result.
We are also learning that persons within his inner circle have all decided to self quarantine.
Trinidadian reggae artist Queen Omega will host an event dubbed “Royal Movement” via Facebook Live tonight at 6:00 PM (TNT time).
The show will feature performances by Warrior Empress, Buzzrock, Jalifa and of course, Queen Omega. The artists will be supported by a full backing band.
Tonight, Tuesday, September 1st, The JMMB Group will host another ‘Goal Getter Live Stream Webinar’ via their social media platforms – Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
This episode will feature three prominent men: Ibrahim Konteh (promoter and banker), Wayne Marshall (recording artist and musician) and Christopher Walker (JMMB Fund Managers CEO).
They will go live at exactly 8:30 PM – Jamaica time – and the conversion will be centered on “Father: Provider, Protector & Role Model.”
On Saturday, September 5th, international reggae / dancehall artist Sizzla Kalonji will be the featured talent on the new program, ‘The Mixer.’
The show, which will air via the Onstage YouTube channel, will highlight his humanitarian efforts, music and overall story; not just a performer but also as a public figure.
On his born day, Friday, August 28th, the king of lover’s rock reggae, Beres Hammond, gave us all a gift as oppose to asking for one. The gift is an inspirational new single titled “Call To Duty.”
Using a symphonic backdrop, Beres calls us to the duty of living our lives purposefully. While at the beginning of the song he asks us ‘what’s the purpose in us living,’ he goes on to encourage us to think about a child (the future). Click here to check it out.
On Saturday, September 19th, singer and guitarist Clinton Fearon will do a live set for the Nectar Lounge Virtual Concert Series. Viewers will experience reggae at its best as he will be backed by the Boogie Brown Band.
The organizers are encouraging reggae lovers to support this event by purchasing a ticket for the show via eventbrite.
The highly anticipated album from roots singer Toots Hibbert (Toots and the Maytals), “Got To Be Tough,” is now available on all music platforms. The record, which is on the Trojan Jamaica label, went live a few hours ago (Aug. 28th).
“Got To Be Tough” has ten (10) tracks and it features a collaboration with another music icon, Ziggy Marley.
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