Windsor’s Caribbean Roots & Rhythm Music Festival takes place on Friday, July 27th and 28th at Windsor’s Riverside Festival Plaza . The event will showcase a wide variety of music, food, arts and crafts from the Caribbean.
There will be live performances from soca sensations Rupee and Alison Hinds; while Third World and Glen Washington will serve up some roots rocking reggae.
For additional information, visit: https://rootsandrhythm.ca
Established reggae artist Turbulence has collaborated with emerging roots singer Likkle Lightning on the remix of Likkle Lightning’s track, Early Morning Flash. The original version of the song is on the Conditions of Life album, which was released in January, 2017 on the Sonhi Production label.
Having shared the stage with Turbulence on a number of occasions, in both the United States and Africa, Likkle Lightning considers the artist a true friend in the industry. As such, he initiated the idea of a collaboration, which resulted in the Early Morning Flash Remix.
Click here to stream the song on YouTube and here to download via iTunes.
Oliver Samuels
The People Profile Awards spotlights the accomplishments of individuals, groups, and entities, and the impact that they have on others, the community and the world. This event is designed to recognize excellence while providing financial assistance to various school feeding programs.
The following entertainers are confirmed for, and will be at this year’s ceremony: Randy Corinthian, Glen Washington, Novel-T, Paul Campbell, Kyle Grooms, King Yellowman, Papa Michigan, Copiera Brazillian, Everton Blender, C. L. Brown, King Banton, Mical Rustle, Michael Schloss, Leonie Forbes and Oliver Samuels.
The ninth season, and the 30th overall edition of Coney Island Reggae On The Boardwalk takes place on Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 at the iconic Coney Island Boardwalk in Brooklyn, New York. The free, family-friendly, all vinyl, reggae DJ sound-system session will run from 3 to 7 p.m. on the Boardwalk at West 20th Street, one block East of the Ford Amphitheatre.
The next three events in the series take place at the same time and location on Saturday, July 7th; Sunday, August 5th, and Sunday, September 9th.
Reggae on the Boardwalk reflects the revival of interest in Jamaican sound-system culture and reggae vinyl. Reggae On The Boardwalk has grown steadily in attendance since the first edition in June 2010. The free events are sponsored by the Brooklyn Arts Council, VP Records, and individual donations.
Participants for 2018 will include more than 30 selectors, each taking 30 minute shifts at the controls. Line-ups are subject to change and generally announced on social media prior to the events. Confirmed selectors for 2018 include: Jah Wise from the original Tipper Tone sound, Sir Tommy, the Culture Cartel with Vaughn Allstar and Joseph Dimension, Selekta Twice, and Chanter International, the Timeless Sound.
This year’s July 7th event will feature all women selectors in a round-robin format, as a tribute to the late Lioness Edwards-Chen, a past event participant, who died in 2017.
Reggae Vibes Music recently added another song to their successful rhythm driven project, Reggae Sax Riddim, which was released in 2017. On February 13th of this year, Overflow by J Rile joined the likes of Sizzla Kalonji, Jah Cure, Lutan Fyah, Turbulence and many other established names that are featured on the Reggae Sax Riddim. Overflow is a powerful lovers-rock single with a catchy hook.
The visuals for Overflow were released on May 21st via Reggaeville’s platform. Click here, or on the image above to watch, and remember to like, comment and share. The song is also available for download via iTunes.
Protoje has announced a new album entitled A MATTER OF TIME which is scheduled to be out on June 29th, 2018.
A Matter Of Time is Protoje’s fourth full-length album. The ten track LP, produced by Winta James, marks the second consecutive album collaboration between the two following the genre-bending Ancient Future, which signaled in 2015 the advent of a fresh reinvention within the reggae space. On this latest project, the duo continue to channel a wide array of styles and sounds, from traditional Jamaican sounds to hip-hop, jazz, and rock, into a cohesive and original whole. A Matter Of Time ventures into new territory as much as it reaches back to it’s roots, maintaining the essence of Jamaican music whilst pushing the envelope in multiple new directions.
With the inclusion of previously released tracks “Blood Money” (hailed by Jamaican Radio Personality and Pan African Activist, Mutaburuka, as the number one reggae song of 2017) and “Truths & Rights” featuring rising crooner Mortimer, much anticipation has hung in the air for the album’s release. A Matter Of Time is now available for pre-order at Protoje.com, with the release of the fourth single “No Guarantee” featuring “Who Knows” collaborator Chronixx.
Charlie Bobus, Karamanti & Bascenta
Charlie Bobus, via his label Inspirator International, presents The Strongest Soldiers Concert on May 26th at Rica’s Bar (located at 2A Fagan Avenue, Grantspen in Kingston, Jamaica).
There will be live performances from various artists, including: Karamanti, Charlie Bobus, Maheli, Ravel, Don Pree, Savage, Bascenta, Singing Sweet, Lion Trod, Askalon, Wippa Demus, Kibaki, Anju Kat, Ginsu, Mystic Warrior and Ras Shaddi. All artists will be supported by Leo Hawk Sound with guest selector Hotta Ball.
For additional information, persons should contact the Inspirator Intl. team at 876-499-8982
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