Rocksteady ATL Announces 2nd Annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash and Aquarius Celebration (@highlanda)

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

BOB MARLEY 71ST BIRTHDAY BASH AND AQUARIUS CELEBRATION Studio No7 Rocksteady ATL will partner with ĀGARD Music to host the 2nd annual commemorative event celebrating the birthday and legacy of late reggae legend, Bob Marley.

The event will take place at Studio No. 7 in downtown Atlanta on February 5, 2016, between the hours of 9 pm and 3 AM. In addition to observing Bob Marley’s 71st birthday, the event will serve as a birthday celebration for fellow Aquarians, Kahlil Wonda from Highlanda Sound, his wife Mrs. Wonda, and DJ/Producer, ĀGARD, who will be traveling from New York City.

The event will coincide with and be a special edition of Highlanda.net and The Honorary Citizen’s successful monthly event, dubbed Rocksteady ATL.

Studio No. 7, the venue which also hosted the 2015 staging of this event, offers a central and spacious setting. Located at 393 Marietta Street near to the World of Coca-Cola and Centennial

Olympic Park in Atlanta, the venue has been voted Best of 2014 by the reputable Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine. Tickets for the event can be purchased online in advance or the night of the event at the venue.

With a number of performers on the 2016 lineup, the event promises to be bigger and better than the inaugural staging, showcasing the best in music from Bob Marley and other great artistes. In addition to a live set by the BRAP Band, patrons can expect selections from several top-rated music curators, including DJ Passport, ĀGARD, Highlanda Sound, as well as special guest Jah Prince. There will also be a live performance from reggae artist, Ken Serious, with mixing from Kahlil Wonda.

People who are interested in attending the 2nd Annual Bob Marley Birthday Bash and Aquarius Celebration can purchase advanced tickets online beginning early in January. Additional information about the event is available at www.AtlantaRootsReggae.com.

The 2nd Annual Cricket Legends Weekend Kicks Off On March 6th

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Lawrence Rowe (Jamaica)

On Sunday March 6th, 2016, the highly anticipated Annual Cricket Legends Weekend will take place at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida. The Exhibition Cricket Match will feature such Legends as “The Great” Barry Richards (South Africa), Lawrence Rowe (Jamaica), Joel Gardner (Barbados), Augustine Logie (Trinidad), Faoud Bacchus, Lance Gibbs, Ramnaresh Sarwan (Guyana), Desmond Haynes, Rohan Kanhai, Alvin Kallicharran with many more legendary cricketers to be announced.

Since 2011 the Lawrence Rowe Legendary Cricket Foundation’s, “Mission of the Heart” have been extending a helping hand to W.I Legends across the Caribbean. Also through their “Look Good Do Good” program the foundation has been educating the youths and community about the Caribbean Culture, through the sport of Cricket, creative expression, as well as providing tutoring for children 7-14 years of age.

The foundation has traveled throughout the Caribbean, North America and England educating the youths of tomorrow and teaching the dynamics and makeup of the sport of Cricket.

The exhibition cricket match will feature two games, Game 1 from 10AM to 2PM, and Game 2 from3PM to 7PM. The event will also have a kids zone, batting cage and much more for a family day of fun. Please visit www.LawrenceRowe.org

Lt. Stitchie’s 2016 Euro Tour – January 28th To March 16th (@KingStitchie)

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Lt Stitchie 2016 Euro Tour Jam Link International will be hosting the governor of the dancehall, Lt. Stitchie, in Europe from January 28^th through to March 16^th. Though the lieutenant already has confirmed dates in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Vienna, Aarhus and several other cities, there are still some open dates that need to be filled. As such, venue operators and booking agents are being asked to contact Jam Link Intl. at jamlinkintl@gmail.com for information about Stitchie’s availability.

Hot off his UK tour, where he completely captivated audiences at big events such as Hootananny Brixton, Faith Chapel in London, Crystal Palace, Glory House and even Feltham Youth Prison, where he ministered to young offenders, Lt. Stitchie is promising a tour like no other. When asked what his fans in Europe can expect, he said: “my last appearance in Europe was in 2013 so I am going there with vengeance to unleash a barrage of my old catalogue plus my new music.”

Read Lt. Stitchie’s biography here: www.mjmagazine.org/2015/09/14/lt-stitchies-biography-kingstitchie/

Sean Paul Announces Full Speed 2016 Canadian Promo Tour (@duttypaul)

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jamaican dancehall, hip hop and reggae artiste, Sean Paul, will conduct his first tour for 2016 between March 11 and 30 in Canada.

The tour dates and places where he will perform include: Videotron Centre on March 11; Rousseau Arena, Boisbriand on March 12; Olympia Theatre, Montreal in Quebec City on March 13; Orchid Nightclub, Toronto on March 15; Club 77, Hamilton on March 16; Guelph on March 17, London Music Hall, London on March 18; Roxy’s & Tonic Nightclub, Thunder Bay on March 20 in Ontario; Reign Nightclub, Winnipeg on March 22; Houston’s Nightclub, Brandon in Monitoba on March 23; O’Brian’s Event Centre on March 25; Conexus Arts Centre, Regina in Saskatchewan on March 26; Cowboy’s Nightclub, Calgary on March 27; Ranch Roadhouse in Edmonton on March 28 and Club NV in Fort McMurray in, Alberta on March 30.

Before touring Canada, Sean Paul will perform in Tel Aviv, Israel on January 23, 2016.

Buss Weh, The Artist To Watch For 2016

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

00-Buss Weh The Artist To Watch For 2016 Energetic, spontaneous and simply entertaining are just some of the words many are using to describe recording artiste, Cornell Moodie, more popularly known as Buss Weh.

Hailing from St. Mary, Jamaica, Buss Weh has always exhibited and an uncanny ability to produce melodies, from his adolescent days. He began to network and quickly earned the respect of many local producers and promoters, as being a truly serious recording artiste and performer, from as early as 2006.

Since then he has recorded many singles such as: “Why Why,” “We Nah Waste Nuh Time,” “Up Up,” “Inna Mi Long Time” and that is just to name a few. While recording, he was simultaneously and assiduously performing on major stages such as St. Mary Me Come From and Highgate Splash. He has shared stages with major players such as Capelton, Romain Virgo, Gully Bop, and others.

Buss Weh is currently signed to St. Ann based record label, Osujah Records, and is now on an aggressive promotional campaign. A few weeks ago he was selected as the artist to watch for 2016 by popular street promoter Stampede. Here is a link to check out Buss Weh’s latest single “Booked Fi Di Flight,” released only a few hours ago:

Trinidad’s Fire Fete Will Be Held On Wednesday, February 3rd

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons

An executive decision has been made to extend the opportunity for foreign carnival attendees to experience Fire Fete in 2016. The event will now take place in the heat of the carnival action, on Wednesday February 3rd at a venue that will soon be announced.

The decision comes amid much concern by foreigners over what many frequent carnival visitors, have coined, the lack of the authentic carnival vibe. In what is essentially a decision with culture and country at heart, the Fire Services of Trinidad and Tobago, in tandem with event organizers are excitedly moving to make Fire Fete 2016, an event for the people who truly anticipate a traditional fete experience.

With the carnival calendar saturated with countless all inclusive events which, by all accounts, cater to the more reserved carnival fetter, Fire Fete organizers say they feel the need to deliver tradition to people who will visit T&T and certainly those here at home who yearn for the real carnival vibe.

The Fire Fete cast of entertainers remains powerful with Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons and the Asylum Vikings leading the way. Other acts include Lyrikal, Teddyson John of St. Lucia, 2016 sensation, Third Bass and several other soca stars of the season. Tickets remain available at all initially advertised outlets and there is an assurance that tickets already purchased for the event, which had been carded to take place on January 16th, will be honored at the venue on February 3rd.

“Ganja Morning” By Mikey General & Mr. Williamz, Listed As Best Reggae Song For 2015 (@Mr_Williamz @MikeyGeneral7)

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

00-“Ganja Morning” By Mikey General & Mr. Williamz, Listed As Best Reggae Song For 2015 The popular Reggae platform, Zona Reggae, announced its top 100 Reggae songs for 2015, and on the list is “Ganja Morning” by veteran roots artist Mikey General and Mr. Williamz. The site said that in selecting the top 100 Reggae songs for the year they focused on quality of production, message, lyrics, originality and popularity. Also featured on the list are songs from Fantan Mojah, Kabaka Pyramid, Lutan Fyah and several other well known Jamaican artists.