On Wednesday, January 1st, gospel recording artist Jodian Pantry will be hosting ‘Gospel Tenacity 2020’ at the Old Police Station in May Pen, Clarendon. She will be supported by a slew of her musical colleagues, namely: Kevin Heath, Jermaine Edwards, Rhoda Isabella, Sherlon (from Digicel Rising Stars), George Nooks, Tasha Masha and Gassy Bless.
The show will run from 6:00 PM to midnight and there is a $1,500 JMD entrance fee at the gate.
The raining queen of reggae, Marcia Griffiths, will join veteran female dancehall artist, Lady G, for a live show at Club Viva on Friday, November 15th. The venue is located at 408 N. Euclid Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The ladies will be supported by DJ Witz, Dezirie, Rayne and the all female backing band Rayzalution.
Doors will open at 9:00 PM, while the show itself is schedule to begin at 11:00 PM. Patrons should keep in mind that there is an admission fee of $30 USD at the gate.
Pamoja Events, a Kenyan organization established to promote local and international artists, alongside Nation FM, one of Kenya’s biggest radio station, will be hosting Jamaica’s living legend, Luciano, in an event dubbed “Serve Jah Reggae Concert.”
The artist will perform live at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, on December 24th. He will be supported by Gravitti Reggae Band, DJ Moh, Miss Katiwa, Stephantom Wagambo, MC Jah Watchman and DJ Kingman.
This is currently one of the most anticipated Christmas events in Kenya, as it is scheduled to run from December 24th at 6:00 PM to December 25th at 5:00 AM.
UK based reggae artist, IfaTunde Orunmila, will be heading back to Jamaica this month as he plans on shooting the official video for his single “All Over The World.” The song is a collaboration with veteran reggae artist Mikey General, and it is featured on IfaTunde‘s recently released album, Melanin.
On Saturday, December 7th, Boogie Brown Productions and Nectar will be hosting the the 16th ‘Seattle Reggae Nights’ at Nectar Lounge (412 North 36th Street). Clinton Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band will perform, as well as Sarah Christine Band alongside a special guest.
This is a 21 and older event that’s schedule to start at 8:00 PM. Advance tickets are going for $13 USD.
On Saturday, November 30th, legendary reggae recording artist, Maxi Priest, will perform at the Wolf Den inside Mohegan Sun Entertainment Facility, located at 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Reggae music has flourished in this post-Internet age. It’s never been so accessible and yet whilst new acts are plentiful, global audiences are still drawn towards legends such as Maxi Priest, who achieved worldwide recognition the hard way; i.e. by making hits of timeless appeal, and are stamped with authenticity.
Pressure Busspipe‘s soulful seventh LP, “Rebel With A Cause,” is out now on I Grade Records. It features appearances from: Sizzla Kalonji, Protoje, Jah9, Kabaka Pyramid, Redman, R. City, as well as the late Vaughn Benjamin (Midnite/Akae Beka).
Listen and download the full album from your favorite digital music platform: http://smarturl.it/rebelwithacause.
