This March, American hip-hop trio formed in the 1980s, Digable Planets, will do a short stint in Australia to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their second studio album, “Blowout Comb.”
They will perform at Sydney’s Metro Theatre on Thursday, March 6; Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre on Saturday, March 8; and at the WomaDelaide Festival in South Australia on Monday, March 10.
“Blowout Comb” was released in October 1994 on Pendulum/EMI Records.
On Saturday, March 1st, two of Jamaica’s most revered musical acts, Tanya Stephens and Sanchez, will headline the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival at Hope Gardens in Kingston.
The Charles Town Maroons and the Silver Birds Steel Orchestra are also on the lineup, with hosts Miss Kitty and Jenny Jenny. Running time is 10am to 6pm, and tickets, which range from J$3,000 to J$5,000, are available on touchstonelink.com.
As Reggae Month 2025 comes to an end, Roots Bamboo Beach Resort, one of the top locations for hosting legendary reggae acts west of the island, will close off the festivities with a massive performance by Turbulence (The Future).
The event will be staged on Friday, February 28th, and will run from 9pm to 2:30am the following morning. Pre-sold tickets are available on Eventbrite for USD$25; it will be USD$35 at the gate. Roots Bamboo Beach Resort is located on Norman Manley Boulevard in Negril.
The 4th edition of the Capella Music Festival will be staged on Saturday, March 29th at Festival Green (Camana Bay) in Grand Cayman. Capella showcases diverse musical genres, with some of its past performers being Wyclef Jean, Charli XCX, Damian Marley, Beres Hammond, Michael Bolton, Kes the Band, and more.
The 2025 edition will continue in that same vein. This year’s lineup includes Clean Bandit, Gramps Morgan, Ky-Mani Marley, Alaine, Nailah Blackman, and DJ Puffy. For additional information and links to tickets, visit capellamusicfestival.com.
“Cold Fire,” the new record from Ivorian reggae singer Alpha Blondy featuring Jamaican dancehall giant Capleton, is nothing short of music mastery. Released on February 21, 2025, both men combine their respective styles to create a pulsating song with an equally strong message to Africans at home and abroad.
They further mesmerize their fans by delivering a captivating video that was shot in Africa and Jamaica. Click here or on the image above to check out the visual, and remember to like, comment, and share.
A few days ago, Alaine shared the official video for her new single, “Never Fail,” which is featured on the Breakaway Riddim. Breakaway Riddim is a six-track reggae compilation that was released at the end of January by One General Music.
“Never Fail” is a reggae-gospel tune that reminds listeners that God will never fail them. If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.
On Saturday, March 29th, American singer, actress, and TV host Dionne Warwick will be live in concert at Plantation Cove in St. Ann, Jamaica. Jamaica’s First Lady of Jazz, Dr. Myrna Hague-Bradshaw, better known as Myrna Hague, is also on the program, as well as reggae legends Marcia Griffiths and Duane Stephenson.
This event is being presented by Coveside Concerts. Digital early bird tickets are available now on coveside.aitix.com, and physical passes can be purchased at Fesco Service Stations.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 