Fab 5 Band Will Be In Toronto To Celebrate Emancipation Day

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Many years ago – on March 24, 2021 – the Canadian House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1st as the country’s Emancipation Day. It was on that day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 went into effect across the British Empire.

Likewise, for Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora, August 1 represents the abolition of the dehumanising system which had enslaved people of African descent in the British colony for over 150 years.

As such, Jamaicans living in Canada have always had a huge Emancipation Day party, and 2023 will be no different. This year’s celebration is being incorporated into the Jambana One World Festival, happening at Gage Park in Brampton, Ontario on Monday, August 7th.

The organizers have tapped 60s reggae/soca band, Fabulous Five, to headline the event. The 45-year-old ensemble remains one of the best live show bands in Jamaica to this day. They will be joined by several top-tier Canadian artists.

Sean Paul Joins Machel Montano For Canada Day Long Weekend Concert

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This Monday, July 3rd, dancehall star Sean Paul will give a special guest performance at Machel Montano‘s Canada Day Long Weekend Concert. The men will be supported by Voice, Vicadi Singh, Nailah Blackman, Adrian Dutchin, Ravi B, Tony Cuttz and others.

The all ages show, which will take place at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, starts at 7pm, and is being presented by One Guyana.

Alison Hinds & Luciano For Bayfront Reggae & World Music Fest

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The annual Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival, which is all about spreading messages of love, hope, and equality, will be held at the Bayfront Festival Park – 5th Ave West and Railroad Street – in Duluth, Minnesota, on Saturday, July 15th.

As the name implies, the entertainment will be provided by artists and selectors proficient in reggae and world music, namely: Luciano, Alison Hinds, Konshens, Stonebwoy, Dred I Dread, Rootz Within and Sound of Fujun.

Patrice Roberts Shares New Track With Tarrus Riley “All My Love”

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Trini soca star Patrice Roberts has just released a new song and video dubbed All My Love. The groovy soca tune, which was produced by Rohan Rankine for Journey Music, is a collaboration done with Jamaican reggae giant Tarrus Riley.

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Super Cat Will Be In Toronto For “SOS Fest”

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Summer of Soca Festival, one of the biggest Caribbean events in Ontario, is all set for August 4th through 6th, at Markham Fairgrounds (10801 Mccowan Road in Markham). It will be massive, with a lineup that includes several trending reggae-dancehall and soca artists; plus one very elusive act.

Super Cat, the Cockburn Pen deejay who achieved widespread popularity in the late 80s and early 90s, is confirmed for SOS. This is a big deal because Cat seldom performs live. The show will also feature Bunji Garlin, Nailah Blackman, Alison Hinds, Wayne Wonder, Olatunji, and many more top-tier performers. Get additional info on their website.

Join The Biggest Soca Artists From The Caribbean At Culture Fete In Orlando

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

One of the most anticipated soca events for the month of May is Culture Fete, a live two-day concert scheduled for Memorial Day weekend – Friday, May 26th and Saturday, May 27th – at Central Florida Fairgrounds (4603 West Colonial Drive) in Orlando.

The remarkable lineup includes some of the biggest soca artists from the Caribbean: A-Team Band, Patrice Roberts, Nailah Blackman, Timeka Marshall, Farmer Nappy, Skinny Fabulous, Lyrikal, Ricardo Drue, Voice The Artist, Viking Ding Dong, Motto, and more. Get tickets here.

Sean Paul, Patrice Roberts, Busta Rhymes & Elephant Man Booked For “Out Of This World Music Fest”

Posted on May 13, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, June 3rd, Renegade Mas will present the Out Of This World Music Festival at Camana Bay (Festival Green) in George Town, Cayman Islands. This is a major event that will feature live performances by trending hip-hop, dancehall and soca artists.

The headliners are Sean Paul, Patrice Roberts, Busta Rhymes and Elephant Man; who will all be supported by Renegade, Don Hot, Silent Matic, Joshie Vybz, Georgie Duarte and Max Kazakov. Get tickets here.