The One Caribbean Music Festival is set to take place on Saturday, May 31st, at Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Attendees will experience the best in soca, chutney, calypso, reggae, and dancehall.

In addition to live performances by several renowned artists from the Caribbean, this event will also offer patrons a diverse array of Caribbean cuisine. Notably, among the performers is Sizzla Kalonji, one of the most revered reggae acts of this era.

After spending approximately thirteen weeks on The Foundation Radio Network New York Chart, Winston Irie‘s latest single, “Unto Thee O’Lord,” has entered the top 5. It is now sharing the same space with Hezron (#4), Third World (#3), Terry Linen (#2), and Tarrus Riley (#1).

“Unto Thee O’Lord,” which was produced by Bernard ‘IOBI’ Joseph for 4/20 Records, is a praise and worship reggae tune that’s fused with ska. It was released on the last day of January in 2025.

On Sunday, June 29th, the Big Ship captain, Freddie McGregor, will celebrate his 69th birthday, surrounded by friends, family, and fans. His birthday party will double as a live concert that will feature performances by some of the biggest names in reggae-dancehall.

It will be staged at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater—20405 Amphitheater Circle—in Boca Raton, Florida, starting at 2pm local time. Tickets are already being sold via caribtix.com.

One of the features at the biennial Calabash International Literary Festival is Midnight Ravers, a live concert headlined by artists who also use their music to narrate a tale. This year’s Midnight Ravers are Mortimer, Zac Jones, and Jaz Elise. They will perform on Friday, May 23rd, between 12am and 2am.

The Calabash International Literary Festival is a three-day event with lots of reading, poetry, music, and other forms of storytelling. It will run from May 23rd to May 25th at Treasure Beach in Jamaica. Click here for additional information.

Richie Stephens, the celebrated vocalist, producer, and songwriter, headlined two Mother’s Day concerts over the weekend, both of which were met with considerable enthusiasm from his fanbase.

The first event, Caribbean Rhythms Radio Network’s Mother’s Day Cruise and Dance, took place on Saturday, May 10th, aboard a vessel that departed from Port Canaveral, Florida. The event was completely sold out, with attendees showcasing their familiarity with Stephens‘ extensive repertoire by singing along throughout the performance.

Immediately following the cruise, Stephens returned to Jamaica to perform at Plantation Smokehouse in Richmond, St. Ann. Similar to the previous night, this concert was also sold out, and the venue was filled to capacity, creating an energetic atmosphere as the audience sang along with Stephens.

During both performances, Richie Stephens showcased a diverse selection of his work, ranging from early hits such as “Trying to Get to You” and “Weakness for Sweetness” to more recent tracks like “Reverse the Curse” and “Praise the Lord.”

Reflecting on the turnout and the reception he received, Richie Stephens commented, “The weekend for me was extremely successful, blessed and spiritual at the same time.”