Likkle Lightning will be opening up for the legendary roots reggae group, Black Uhuru, today in Negril, Jamaica. Yesterday both camps had a great rehearsal and are now looking forward to giving patrons a good performance.
The show will take place at the popular Drifter’s on the Beach (Negril) from 2pm to 10pm. All are invited.
Jam Link Intl and Line Hassall Thomsen are proud to present a unique evening of poetry and music. Join them on April 13th at Atlas Aarhus (Vester Alle 15, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark) for the staging of the 3rd Annual One Love Poetry Festival.
This year they are promising an amazing lineup of poets and musicians (full program will be shared shortly). Atlas will be transformed into a tropical relaxing atmosphere in keeping with the one love theme. Join the FB event page for additional info.
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The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is Northern California’s premier roots reggae and world music festival. This year’s initial list of reggae artists slated to appear includes the Boonville debut of Germany’s biggest reggae star, Gentleman, who will be performing backed by his band The Evolution. Jamaica’s own Capleton will be making his Boonville debut and Tarrus Riley as well as Anthony B will be returning to nice-it-up for the good people of Mendocino County once again. 2017 will also feature the SNWMF debut of rising reggae star Chronixx alongside Zinc Fence Redemption. After their massively successful US debut last year, SNMWF is pleased to announce the return of Italy’s Mellow Mood as well as an appearance of Paolo Baldini DubFiles in the dancehall.
SNWMF is an annual family reunion for many and is known as being one of the most positive festivals in the region. It will take place June 16-18, 2017 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds located in Boonville, California.
Hapilos Entertainment Group announced, two days ago, that Johnny Wonder, the Executive Vice of President of 21st Hapilos Digital Distribution Inc. is terminated, effective immediately. The Board of Directors has determined that it was in the best interests of all parties for him to leave the Company.
Other members of the company’s executive management team, will continue Mr. Wonder’s duties. The Company will continue to execute on its initiatives to implement strategies to increase music sales and it is business as usual for clients.
All client queries and distribution requests will be handled directly by the company. They can be emailed at customerservice@hapilos.com or called at 855 HAPILOS, (212) 256 1691 (US) or (876) 970 4416 in Jamaica.
Carrying on her family’s famed musical legacy, Trinidadian-based singer and songwriter Fay Ann Lyons begins a new chapter with the launch of her VP Records debut “Break The World” available worldwide on March 3rd.
The album is a cumulative body of work that brings together 15 years of original songwriting, versatile vocal range, and genre-defying production. The album features production work by the likes of Richie Beretta, Stadic Sound Productions, Keron “Sheriff Mumbles” Thomas, Dwain Antrobus, Kevin Marshall, and Draien Bailey. Break The World bridges Fay Ann’s roots in traditional soca music with five brand new songs that fuse diverse global sounds, all seamlessly brought together by Lyon’s songwriting ability.
The songs and sounds of the album hop across continents and genres as it unfolds. Opening the album is the title track, “Break The World,” a pop-leaning, girl power anthem over infectious synths. Ghana meets Trinidad on “Block De Road,” the Afro-Soca jam which features guest vocals from Stonebwoy. “Raze” starts out with delicate vocals over buzzing synths, and gives way to pulsing Caribbean drum rhythms. On “Catch Me,” Fay Ann’s Groovy Soca Monarch and Carnival Road March Winning hit from 2014, we hear her most pop-leaning efforts. 2017 Pre-Carnival features include lead single “Air Supply” and her latest hit “Girls” which is bubbling on Trinidad radio already.
Trinidad Carnival, known as the biggest street party on Earth is where Fay-Ann will officially debut selected singles from the album in live performances. “Break The World” will be released March, 3rd from VP Records.
“BREAK THE WORLD” TRACK LISTING
1. Hold Onto Something
2. More Then Dem
3. Girls
4. Buff feat Buffy
5. High Heels
6. Everybody Joli feat Bunji Garlin & Joli Rouge Sound
7. Air Supply
8. Raze
9. Block The Road feat Stonebwoy
10. Catch Me
11. Break The World
12. Drift
13. H.I.T.A (Hands In The Air)
14. Done The Party
15. Doh Hold Meh
16. Keep Some
Reggae Open University continues to mainstream reggae with talks at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts with a focus on the proverbial “Gatekeepers” in today’s presentation.
Panelists include Dr. Dennis Howard of the RJR Communications Group, Mr. Clyde McKenzie of Shocking Vibes fame, young promoter Paul “DJ Stamma” Watson and radio broadcaster Captain Collin Hines. The performance section which was introduced to showcase new and upcoming talent will this week feature Eesah and Koro Fyah.
The Chronology tour, a celebration of roots and culture starts March 2nd, 2017, headlined by Jamaican reggae artist Chronixx with Zincfence Redemption band. As the journey spans 40 cities across the United States and Canada, it will feature milestone performances by Jah 9, Jesse Royal, Kelissa, Mr. Williamz and Exco Levi, the vibrant voices of today’s new generation of reggae.
For dates, cities, venues, ticket price etc. visit: http://www.chronixxmusic.com
