The Coney Art Walls (3050 Stillwell Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York, will be pulsating with good music, people, and vibes on Saturday, August 31st, as some of the hottest Caribbean rhythms will be on rotation.
The event, dubbed Riddim in the Sun, is one of the most anticipated concerts scheduled for Labor Day Saturday in Brooklyn. There will be live performances by Bunji Garlin, Nailah Blackman, Cavemen, and more. Early bird tickets are still available and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
The culinary, artistic, musical, and social elements that are representative of people from the Caribbean will be on full display at the forthcoming Oracabessa Caribbean Music Festival on Sunday, September 1st, at Roy Wilkins Park (Merrick Boulevard) in Queens, New York.
Patrons will groove to the sounds of reggae, soca, dancehall, and more from the likes of Marcia Griffiths, Edwin Yearwood, Lady G, Mr. Easy, Terry Linen, Louie Culture, Patrice Roberts, and others. Tickets, which are currently going for US$55.20, can be purchased on Eventbrite.
One of the biggest soca events happening on Labor Day weekend in New York is Soca Fest! It will take place on Friday, August 30th, at the Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway) from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. the following morning.
The lineup of soca and reggae artists includes Nomcebo Zikode, Patrice Roberts, Mical Teja, Jadel, Farmer Nappy, Christopher Martin, Nigy Boy, Pumpa, Raymond Ramnarine, Tallpree, Mr. Killa, Terror D Governor, and A Team Band. Click here for tickets.
Fab 5, Jamaica’s busiest show band, will be performing at the Jambana One World Festival this Monday, August 5th, at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The event will run from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time, and it is free to the public.
The Fabulous Five Inc. is a reggae and soca ensemble formed in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Over a 45-year career, they have released more than twenty albums, had many number 1 hits, and were the featured musicians on Johnny Nash‘s platinum album, I Can See Clearly Now.
Furthermore, they were voted the top band for three consecutive years by Swing Magazine, have won over 30 major awards in Jamaica, and this is in addition to international awards.
Marvelous Entertainment, Hits and Jams Ent., and GeeDee Promotions will bring one of Guyana’s most favorable events, the Big People Party, to New York City. They are assuring potential patrons that the NYC affair will have the same vibes that the Guyana event is known for.
It is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31st, at Industry City (220 36th Street) in Brooklyn. In addition to the musical jugglings of Big Papa, Rheney Spice, Bevon, and Ronnie, there will also be live performances by Glen Washington, Supa Ray, Super Terry, Murphy, and Busta. Click here to buy tickets.
Carnival Kingdom, one of the main events at the upcoming Summer of Soca Festival, is the ultimate live music fete. It has an incredible line up of top-tier soca artists and bands: Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts, Nailah Blackman, Lyrikal, and Skinny Fabulous, as well as a surprise guest performer.
In addition to the aforementioned artists, several international deejays are also on the program. This all goes down on Saturday, August 3rd at Markham Fairgrounds (10801 McCowan Road) in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Click here for tickets.
Visually impaired singer-songwriter, vocal coach, and musical director Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs is the winner of the 2024 Jamaica Festival Song Competition.
Her song, One Jamaica, which is already trending across the island, is not only catchy, but it is also very effective in the way it presents the Caribbean nation. If you have not yet heard it, click here or on the image above to watch the official video, and remember to like, comment, and share.
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