Tropicalfete Announces Community Cultural Experience for Dec.18 in Brooklyn NY (@tropicalfete)

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Tropicalfete’s Steel Pan Ensemble

Tropicalfete is excited to present a community cultural event they’re calling, “A Free Musical Gift To The Community.” There will be performances by Steel Pan Ensemble, Klick Band with a brass section to give you that big band musical feeling. Mesha Steele, Sassy Ramoutar and Daria M will be blessing the audience with a few songs from their catalog. Veteran Calypsoian Dr. Witty will also be taking to the stage – he’s back again by popular demand. The live music will cover everything from pop, soul, classical, zouk, Chutney, reggae, calypso, and Steel Pan, all with a Caribbean flavor. We will also be honoring music producer, Roger Meltzer, with the Tropicalfete Award of Excellence.

The Tropicalfete team would like to thank city council member, Darlene Mealy, Citizens Committee for New York City, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Mayor’s office, for the role they played in making this event possible.

December 18th 4pm Sharp Show Time 4:30pm
Brooklyn Music School Playhouse
126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, New York 11217
(Between Lafayette Ave and Hanson Pl)
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Raging Fyah Receives Grammy Nomination for Best Reggae Album (@Ragingfyah)

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raging-fyah2016 has indeed been a whirlwind for Pele, Demar, Anthony Watson, Courtland “Gizmo” White and Kumar collectively known as Raging Fyah. Regarded as one of Jamaica’s most promising young acts, the self contained band released their third studio album “Everlasting” to rave reviews from fans and music industry alike.

Proudly the top charting album received the highest honor in music with a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. Recorded live at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong Studios by producer Llamar “Riff Raff” Brown (whose credits include: Stephen and Damian Marley, Richie Spice, T.O.K and 2016 Grammy Award winners Morgan Heritage), Everlasting incorporates broad based influences, various acoustic subtleties, and a few guest artists, all of which displayed Raging Fyah’s established reggae identity.

Raging Fyah will kick off 2017 by being apart of California, award-winning reggae group Tribal Seeds”Winter Roots Tour” which will see the bands perform coast to coast throughout the United States commencing in Santa Cruz, California on January 24th, 2017 and ending March 10th in Tucson, Arizona. And an highly anticipated Grandslam 2017 tour alongside legendary UB40.

Soul Singer PEARL Releases New Single & Video “Free” (@Pearlsound @WaithakaEnt @wilsonkentura)

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pearl-videoNot new to the game but with a whole new expression and confidence, singer and songwriter Pearl says her new single – Free – is a beginning of a new chapter in her musical journey embracing the love of soul, Afro-beat and jazz.

The single Free is a collaboration between Pearl and ThExchange Project with producer, Mugo Nga’ang’a.  The song Free exudes sensitivity and vulnerability and yet has a fierceness, rawness and powerful energy that gives it a colorful and authentic expression of emotion making you feel that you can break free from any kind of setback.

It is difficult not to dance to the afro-beat combined with the melodious soulful piano chords while the sensual and very soulful vocals draws your attention to listen. The song ends in its climax as Pearl takes it to another level making her debut with a rap piece so feminine yet so strong where she surely sets herself Free.

Watch the official video for Free on YouTube
Download Free from iTunes

img_20161201_085404Song: Free
Artist: Pearl
Written by: Pearl
Produced & Arranged by: ThExchange Project
Drum Programming by: Wilson Kentura
All Other Instruments Programmed by: Waithaka
ThExchange Project

 

Martian Music presents Nadia Batson and Olatunji “Geelay” (@Nadia_Batson @OlatunjiMusic)

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Martian Music teams two soca superstars, Nadia Batson and Olatunji, for its new groovy soca gem “Geelay,” now available worldwide from all major digital retailers. Crafted for the 2017 soca season, the track is guaranteed to be a huge crowd favorite at Trinidad Carnival, as soca lovers can enjoy two of the top voices of the genre on one song.

The electrifying soca anthem was penned by Batson, Olatunji and Don Iko, and audio-only videos of the track on YouTube have racked up over 100,000 views collectively, since its release, landing another hit in hand for both artists and Martian Music.

Likkle Lightning, Turbulence and Sacryfyce for Christmas Eve Reggae Concert in Baytown, Texas (@likklelightning @sacryfyce)

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Sacryfyce, Turbulence & Likkle Lightning

On Saturday, December 24th, Reggae lovers in Texas will get a treat as established Jamaican artist Turbulence will be performing at the Royalty Event Center in Baytown, Texas (1011 W. Texas Avenue). He will be supported by emerging artists: Likkle Lighting and Sacryfyce. Additional entertainment will be provided by DJ Baby Charm and Manaright Sound.

With advance tickets going for only $15.00, the promoters – Rising Son Productions and Yard One Promote – are expecting a huge turnout. For additional info on this event, persons may call 832-262-2062.

 

Iba Mahr’s “Big Machine” Now Available For Digital Download (@IbaMaHr @NotisJa)

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Iba Mahr (Photo Credit: Joey Clay)

Produced by Notis Records and distributed by 21st Hapilos, “Big Machine” by Iba Mahr can now be downloaded from all major digital music retailer. The buzzworthy single is currently in heavy rotation on various reggae/dancehall platforms and is also blazing such airwaves as the BBC1xtra. Persons can now add this song to their collection by clicking here. 

Hezron Confirmed for ‘Kwanzaa Yawd Niceness’ in Portland, JA on December 31st (@iamhezron)

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hezronHezron, one of Jamaica’s most underrated singers, has been confirmed for the Kwanzaa Yawd Niceness concert on December 31st at Ellis Estate, Sherwood Forest in Portland, Jamaica.

Several years ago, Hezron began unleashing a series of hit singles that instantly garnered serious attention within the global reggae music industry. Singles such as “So In Love,” “All Woman,” “Can’t Come Between” and so much more. The songs made significant impact on quite a few international and local charts.

Hezron can be defined as one of the most charismatic, consistent and chart topping reggae artiste around. His determination, persistence, and discipline in staying true to who he is as an artiste is steadily taking him to that pinnacle, where he deserves to be.

Also on the lineup for Kwanzaa Yawd Niceness is reggae veteran, Mikey General as well as fast rising female artist, Karamanti, Digicel’s Rising Star, T-Rizzy, Tolerance and Jemineye. In addition to live performances, there will also be Poetry Reading, Story Telling, Prizes and Surprises; most importantly, the promoter – Grow Youth Universal – is not charging an entrance fee and of course, all are invited.