On Friday, September 2nd, New York’s #1 hip-hop station – Hot 97 FM – will get On Da Reggae & Soca Tip with a live concert at the Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn, New York.
The lineup includes: Kes, Patrice Roberts, Ding Dong, Tarrus Riley, Tashina, JB The Artist, Lord Abstract, Mally Stakz, IQ, Noah Powa and Romain Virgo. Tickets are available via Live Nation.
The Jukebox Concert Series makes its debut on Sunday, August 21st with the 2022 JukeBox Fest, at the historical Queen Mary Park – also known as Harry Bridges Memorial Park – in Long Beach, California. This is a multi-genre festival which brings the nostalgia of yesteryears with a modern twist.
Performers include: Shabba Ranks, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Cutty Ranks, Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts, Ricardo Drue, Adina Howard, Shanice, Renee Neufville of Zhane, Snap!, Tanya Carter and Osocity. Get tickets and additional information here.
Grenadian artist Mr. Killa, who is known for the exceptional way in which he incorporates elements of EDM, dancehall and other genres in his soca music; and Jamaican sing-jay Bugle, a man that has set himself apart from all the noise coming out of Jamaica’s dancehall industry, will both be on Island Fest 2022.
The festival, which is centered around Caribbean music, culture and lifestyle, will take place on Sunday, July 17th at 1810 Rodgers Lake Road in Lithonia, Georgia. Additional performers include Vershon, Badda Genaral and Masicka. Tickets are available on eventbrite.
After a two year break – due to covid-19 – The Toronto Jerk Fest returns on August 5th, 6th and 7th at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario. The stellar lineup includes reggae star Maxi Priest, RnB legend Brian McKnight, soca giant Alison Hinds and dancehall artist Konshens.
Get additional information and links to tickets from the event’s official website.
The five-time Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Soca Monarch winner, Skinny Fabulous, will perform at Wotless In White on June 4th.
The event will be held at a private location in Brooklyn, New York; the exact address will be shared with ticket buyers upon purchase. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.
Soca lovers in Toronto are in for a treat on Thursday, April 14th (Easter weekend). This is because the Dynamic Crew – DOC, Soca Vibes, Bad Lad and D’ Bandit – will present a live concert featuring performances by Iwer George, Farmer Nappy, Yung Bredda, Jaxx and DJ Elon.
Location is the Grand Cinnamon Banquet and Convention Centre at 3985 McNicoll Avenue in Scarborough. Get tickets and additional information here.
This is clearly a bad week for Caribbean music. We are now learning that on Monday, March 28, Trinidad and Tobago entertainer Dexter ‘Blaxx’ Stewart died at the Arima Hospital. He was apparently hospitalized with covid-19 complications and unfortunately succumbed to it.
Blaxx was the lead vocalist of De All Stars band. He was only 59 years of age.
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