Love and Harmony is the 1st Annual Reggae Cruise sailing on February 27th, from Miami, Florida to Ocho Rios, Jamaica for 5 days and 4 nights. Reggae artist Thriller U is one of the many acts confirmed to perform on the cruise.

Thriller U was one of the artist that dominated the reggae scene in the eighties and nineties. In 1989 he was honored Best New Singer of the Year by the Jammy Annual Awards. This led to exclusive recordings with a variety of producers both locally and internationally. Producers such as: King Jammy’s, Shizui Ishii, Roy Francis, Philip “Fattis” Burrell, Donavan German and Steeile and Clevie.

Also confirmed for the cruise is Wayne Wonder, Beres Hammond, Third World, I Wayne, Elephant Man and several others. The Cruise will take place on the Norwegian Pearl. Some of its features includes: bowling alley, 16 delicious dining options, 15 bars and lounges, dazzling casino, tranquil spa, and spacious Garden Villas.

For more information visit their website: http://loveandharmonycruise.com

Tomorrow, February 24^th, Burundi gospel artist, JiJi Seven, will join a lineup of stellar acts at the Higher Life Church in Göteborg, Sweden, where he will perform songs from his album, “He Knows Me.” The event is being called a ‘Night of Praise and Worship’ and it focuses on highlighting talented youth Ministers such as JiJi Seven.

His performance tomorrow is just another step in his commitment to being consistent in promoting his message and music. His hard work is not going unnoticed, as on February 18^th he was awarded by Kingdom Radio (a major platform for gospel music) for his diligence.

To learn more about this amazing reggae/dancehall gospel artist, visit his website: http://jijiseven.com

Mavado & Sizzla

Smilin Island Food is pleased to present the 24th Annual 9 Mile Music Festival. The event will be held on March 11th at the beautiful Historic Virginia Key Beach Park located at 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, FL. Doors will open at 1pm, rain or shine.

The festival will be hosted by Lance’O of Kulcha Shok Muzic and will include performances by DMX, Julian Marley, Capleton, Mavado, Sizzla, Kreesha Turner, Charly Black, Matamba, DJ sets by Jahstream and Mighty Crown, and more. Further lineup announcements will be made soon.

Besides the music, there will be a holistic village with services such as acupuncture, massages, and yoga, as well as nutritionists and life coaches. We will also have body painting and a drum circle on the beach. Although this is an adult festival, children under 10 enter free as long as they are escorted by a guardian.

Expect a day full of music, many different cultures, foods and drinks: from Jamaican jerk chicken and other popular Jamaican dishes to Latin food, arepas, pizza, Chinese food, fresh salads and vegetarian food.

To keep up the tradition, a donation of 4 canned goods is still required for entry. This practice has been going on since the very first edition of 9 Mile Festival 24 years ago, and all goods are contributed to charity. This year the festival will support Kurlys House & Food for Life.