The October 25th release of the album “Friends of Marcia Griffiths Celebrating 60 Years” was unfortunately overshadowed by her November 3rd concert at Hope Gardens, which had a similar theme. 

Sadly, a lot of people are not aware that veteran producer Donovan Germain, the man that recruited Marcia Griffiths for hit songs like “I Shall Sing,” “Land of Love,” and “Live On,” a collaboration done with Beres Hammond, had several artists remake some of Griffiths‘ songs in honor of her 60th year in music.

Released on Germain‘s Penthouse Records label, the LP features Nikki Burt, Nyanda, Heather Cummings, Sherieta Lewis, Pam Hall, AJ Brown, Shuga, Nadine Sutherland, Twiggi, Ikaya, Carlene Davis, Alaine, D-Major, Sashae Evans, Naomi Cowan, Jenny Jenny, and Adele Harley. If you have not done so as yet, click here or on the image above to stream/download “Friends of Marcia Griffiths Celebrating 60 Years” from your preferred music platform.

Reggae legend Clinton Fearon and his Boogie Brown Band will be back home in Seattle, Washington State, for the 27th edition of Seattle Reggae Nights. It will be held on Saturday, December 7th, at Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St), starting at 8:00 p.m.

Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band will be joined by Dub Collective, a local reggae, dub, rocksteady, and ska ensemble, as well as DJ Cray. Tickets are currently being sold for US$18.00. On the day of the event, it will be US$23.00.

In the first quarter of 2024, Jamaican producer Dub Chemist, who is now based in America, released five individual singles on an instrumental called Royal Plus Riddim. On its own, the gentle, groovy reggae beat charms listeners with its authenticity. It comes across as a beautiful blank canvas on which each artist painted a different vision with their words and melodies.

The project features “Paradise” by Raquel Sellars, “Love Over All Things” by BlacSpade, “Trim Trim Trim” by Pashon Minott, “Nuh Waan See Yu” by I-Tru Jah,” and “Blend & Mend Again” by Magano. BlacSpade and Pashon Minott songs highlight and celebrate the Rastafarian way of life, while I-Tru Jah and Magano lament on the many challenges and changes we are all confronted with while on this journey. As for Raquel Sellars, she delivered a strong song that is all about honoring reggae music.

The previously mentioned tracks can be streamed and downloaded on Apple Music, iTunes, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, and all other digital music platforms.

On November 22nd, veteran reggae artist U Brown will be dropping a new album called “Still Chanting Rub A Dub.” The latest single from that project is “Whip Dem Jah Jah,” a powerful bouncy reggae tune that features Eek-A-Mouse. 

Shared on November 8th, the song and video are now available on all streaming platforms. If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Gone but not forgotten. Ted Plummer, affectionately referred to as Father Ted, the visionary and founder of Roots Bamboo Beach Resort, will be celebrated on Friday, November 15.

There will be a stage show and dance at the popular holiday destination, which is located on Norman Manley Blvd. in Negril. It will feature performances by Turbulence, Georgia Henry, Richard Saxx, Prince J, Tish Brown, and many more. Admission is free, and showtime is 9:00 p.m.