Lila Iké & Sevana Have Been Added To The Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival’s Lineup (@LilaIkeJa @callmesevana)

As the dates draw closer the organizers of the upcoming ‘Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival‘ are now fine-tuning the event’s lineup to ensure that it will live up to the hype being built in anticipation of the show’s return.

They have recently added both Lila Iké & Sevana to the program, which will also feature performances from Richie Stephens, Tessellated, Jah9 and American-Cuban singer-songwriter Jon Secada. The virtual event will take place from Thursday, January 28th through to Saturday, January 30th.

Rebel Salute 2021 Will Be Staged Virtually On January 15th & 16th

The 28th staging of Tony Rebel‘s annual Rasta festival, Rebel Salute, will be held this weekend, Friday, January 15th and Saturday, January 16th, 2021.

Like all other recently held major concerts it will be done virtually, streaming on both the event’s official website and social media platforms.

Unfortunately, they have not announced the lineup, but they are promising a good show.

Reggae Vibes Music Releases Video For Anthony B’s “Black & Proud” (@ReggaeVibesMus1)

Reggae Vibes Music, the record label responsible for one of the biggest reggae rhythm driven project in 2020, World Rebirth Riddim, just released the official video for Anthony B‘s song on that compilation.

The track is titled “Black & Proud.” Click here or on the image above to check out the video and if you have not done so as yet, be sure to download and support the World Rebirth Riddim.

Kevin Downswell & Romain Virgo Share Visuals For “Carry Me – Reggae Remix” (@kevinDownswell @RealRomainVirgo)

Yesterday, January 3rd, Kevin Downswell shared the visuals for the reggae remix of “Carry Me,” which is done with Romain Virgo. Though the video is very basic – just the men singing in the studio – I was completely drawn in by their energy. These are two singers that always give a hundred percent when performing, whether in the booth or on stage.

Click here or on the image above to watch the video and remember to like, comment and share. This is a very powerful remix!

Ghetto Youths International Presents “Set Up Shop – Vol.4” (@GYIINTL)

Ghetto Youths International has just released volume 4 of their popular compilation series “Set Up Shop.” The album features new music from Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Kabaka Pyramid and Julian Marley; as well as previously released songs from Third World and several others.

The compilation went live on all digital music platforms on December 29th. Click here to stream and download it from your preferred music store.

Sly & Robbie’s “Red Hills Rd” Album Is Now Available On All Music Platforms

The highly anticipated album from Jamaica’s music twins Sly & Robbie is out now! “Red Hills Rd,” the thirteen-track project, which is on the Taxi label, went live on all digital music platforms earlier today, January 1st, 2021.

With contributions from some of reggae’s most respected musical talents (Ansel Collins, Robbie Lyn, Lenky Marsden, Dean Fraser and Nambo Robinson), this album is a must have. Click here to stream and download “Red Hills Rd” from iTunes.

John Holt’s “Strange Things” Gets A New Modern Remix

“Strange Things,” arguably one of the biggest record from Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter John Holt, now has new life after being remixed and renamed by European producers Irie Ites. The just released version, now being called “On A Friday Night,” was released on December 18th.

Click here to check out the remix from your preferred music platform.