On Thursday, September 20th, Ziggy Marley will play at The Opera House – 735 Queen Street East – in Toronto, Ontario. This is in support of his newest album, Rebellion Rises, that was released on May 18th.
Tickets, which starts at $45, can be purchased HERE. And if you have not done so as yet, click here to check out the lyric video for Rebellion Rises.
Last week, reggae record label Lyfe Productions, which is owned and operated by Dan IJ, released a new video for their trending single, “Life is so Precious,” a collaboration done with the fire man Capleton.
“Life is so Precious” is currently getting heavy rotation on reggae platforms all over the world. The video was shot in Jamaica (in July) by Cyber K Studio, with editing and post production credits going to Blaza Visionz and Abib Jahleel.
The visuals can now be viewed on Dan IJ’s YouTube channel.
Studio One, the legendary label responsible for starting Jamaica’s music industry and for beginning the careers of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Alton Ellis and more, has announced that they are reissuing the 1964 compilation, Ska Authentic. It will be released on CD, LP and via digital music stores on September 21, 2018. That being said, the collection can now be pre-ordered HERE.
First released in 1964 on LP, Ska Authentic is one of the rarest albums in the entire Studio One catalog. Remastered and featuring the original artwork, the collection offers an obi strip on both the CD and LP written by world-renowned reggae expert and Studio One/Heartbeat Records personality Chris Wilson. See the packaging for the Ska Authentic LP HERE. For the first time in 54 years, the original album is available again on LP and the first time on CD.
Since 2016, Studio One has been partnered with Yep Roc Records to reissue albums from legendary artists such as The Wailers, The Skatalites, The Gladiators, Freddie McGregor, as well as entirely new compilations of rare and unreleased material from the vaults of Studio One and the House of Joy box set that chronicles the label’s unparalleled sixty-year history.
For more information on Ska Authentic and other Studio One releases, please visit http://studioonerecords.com.
SKA AUTHENTIC
North America Only
TRACKLISTING:
1. Tommy McCook – Freedom Sounds
2. The Gaylads – Brown Skin Gal
3. Roland Alphonso – Full Dread
4. Andy and Joey – You’re Wondering Now
5. Jackie Opel – Turn Your Lamp Down Low
6. Lee Perry – Mother in Law
7. Roland Alphonso – Bridge View
8. The Gaylads – Rolling Down
9. Roland Alphonso – Lee Oswald
10. The Maytals – Heaven Declare
11. Tommy McCook – Sca-Ba
12. Delroy Wilson – Sammy Dead
Boisdale of Canary Wharf is proud to present a series of four spectacular performances by Luciano & Friends from the 3rd to the 6th of September. The Grammy Nominated Reggae Superstar, who is also known as The Messenjah is a prolific songwriter, accomplished musician, outstanding baritone singer and a bearer of an authentic style of reggae, which is consistently praised for imparting sentiments of spiritual salvation.
Taking place at Boisdale of Canary Wharf’s restaurant & music venue (Upper Level 1 Cabot Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4QT), this event will feature some of Luciano’s special guests from various musical genres. The evening will be a feast for the eyes, ears and the palate, with patrons treated to a show from the “It’s Me Again Jah” singer, as well as a delicious 3-course dinner.
For additional information, visit: https://www.boisdale.co.uk/music
The promoters of The Island Fusion concert which was scheduled for August 31st, 2018 at the Jean Pierre Complex, regret to advise the cancellation of this concert due to technical and safety concerns.
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake and expected aftershocks, both the Jean Pierre complex and the Hasely Crawford stadium have been closed until further notice.
The promoters believe this is in the best interest and well-being of patrons at this time. They regret any disappointment and inconvenience caused by this cancellation.
Ticket refunds from advertised outlets will commence on Monday, August 27th, 2018 at the outlet where purchased. Tickets purchased from an NLCB outlet will be refunded at Herefords Bar on Maraval Rd opp. CNMG, from Wednesday, August 29th, 2018.
For any further information about refunds, please call the Island Fusion hotline at 868-477-1735
The ArtekalMoji GIF emoji app features hundreds of GIF emojis based on Jamaican and reggae culture. The app provides users with culturally relevant and dialect correct terms paired with male and female emoji characters. Patois as a language is very colorful and the app provides just as much color to match the language itself. Similarly, reggae culture is unique and the app captures that uniqueness. The ArtekalMoji app is available for free on the Apple App Store, http://artek.al/moji, and the Google Play store at http://artek.al/mojiandroid. ArtekalMoji is a companion app to the Artekal Music streaming app.
The apps allows users to share any of the GIF emojis through their favorite messaging apps. The apps also features an integrated GIF keyboard that makes it quick and easy to send emojis. On the iPhone platform, the app also includes an integrated iMessage app that has iMessage sticker functionality and includes animated GIFs. The apps also feature a sticker store through which Artekal will continue to release new and exclusive GIF emojis. Some releases will include artist exclusives in collaboration with musicians. Ensuring a unique and fun experience that includes music fandom.
ABOUT ARTEKAL MUSIC
Artekal Music is a reggae streaming music subscription service based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company also delivers an online reggae magazine published through its blog called the Artekal Big Chune blog. The service works with reggae music creatives and distributors to deliver the best editorial and curatorial reggae music experience on the planet.
Lady G
The legendary Black Scorpio Sound will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, September 1st at the West Indian Social Club – located at 3340 Main Street – in Hartford, Connecticut.
The event will feature several reggae and dancehall legends, namely: Shine Head, Rory (from Stone Love) Little John, Lady G, Brigadier Jerry, General Trees, and that is just to name a few.
Pre-sold tickets are now available for $35. Visit: www.westindiansocialclub.org for additional info.
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