Mikey General Confirmed For ‘Rise Reggae’ In Barbados

Veteran reggae artist Mikey General will join his longtime friend and music colleague Luciano at the forthcoming Rise Reggae concert in Barbados. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, the event will also feature performances by Gyptian, Tarrus Riley, and legendary saxophonist Dean Fraser.

Mikey General is a British-born Jamaica-based singer-songwriter who has given us hits like “Father God Almighty,” “Sinners,” “Deh Pon Dem,” and many more. In the early 90s, he, along with Luciano, Shadowman, Jesse Jenda, Ragnum Poyser, and a young Sizzla Kalonji, were all recognized as members of the Exterminator Crew because they were recording for Phillip ‘Fattis’ Burrell’s Exterminator label.

Fast forward to 2024, and Mikey General, who is a committed Rastafarian, is still actively delivering faith-based music and socially conscious content. A couple of his more recent releases that have gained traction are “Redemption,” a collaboration done with Luciano for Dub-Stuy Records, and “Up & At Them,” voiced on the “Survive Riddim” for Blakkwuman22 Music.

Rise Reggae will be held at Kensington Oval (3WS Theatre), which is located in Bridgetown. 

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Gramps Morgan Drops New Visuals “All About Love”

Jamaican-American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer Gramps Morgan has just released the official video for “All About Love.” The song is featured on his 2021 album, “Positive Vibration,” which was shared on the Halo Entertainment Group label.

The music video for “All About Love” was uploaded to Morgan‘s YouTube channel on September 26th. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Port Royal Seafood Festival 2024

On Sunday, October 20th, the annual Port Royal Seafood Festival will be staged at the Grand Hotel Excelsior on Port Royal Main Road. This is a family affair that will run from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There will be rides, prizes, a harbor boat tour, lots of seafood, and of course live entertainment. 

Confirmed performers are Nigy Boy, Capleton, Carey Sayles, and Armanii. General admission before 5:00 p.m. is J$2,000, while after 5:00 p.m. it will be J$2,500; children under 12 years old will be allowed free entrance.

American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special

The American Music Awards (AMAs) are set to commemorate half a century of legendary moments, unforgettable performances, and rich pop culture history with a two-hour broadcast on Sunday, October 6, 2024. It will air concurrently on both coasts at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET and 5:00-7:00 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network, with streaming on Paramount+.

The program will feature themed highlights from AMAs’ expansive show archives, each culminating with an original performance or artist interview. Segments will look back on the evolution of specific artists and genres at the AMAs, as well as award and performance milestones. The performers for the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special will include Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Jennifer Hudson, and Mariah Carey, and that is just to name a few.

Etana To Perform At Band On The Wall In Manchester On Oct. 4th

The first stop on Etana‘s mini UK stint will be at the multi-award-winning historic music venue Band on the Wall. Located at 25 Swan Street in Manchester, United Kingdom, the venue will host Etana and the Full Cxrcle Band on Friday, October 4th.

Respected deejay, radio presenter, and voiceover artist Doctor C, who is affectionately referred to as The Dancehall Surgeon, is also on the program, as well as Mix Master JClick here or on the image above for tickets.

Opportunity For Indie Artists In The U.S. “Play For The Vote”

Play for the Vote, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to amplify voter turnout through the power of music, is seeking to enlist over 5,000 musicians across the U.S. to perform on Election Day 2024. The idea is to use the power of music to inspire civic engagement and make Election Day a celebration of democracy.

If you’re a musician or artist interested in performing, visit playforthevote.org/perform to sign up. 

Florida Gospel Festival 2024

The 2nd edition of Florida Gospel Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th, starting at 6:00 p.m. EDT. With the support of Mayor Alix Desulme, Vice Mayor Mary Estimé-Irvin, and others, it will be held at Eglise de Dieu Mont des Oliviers (13230 Northwest 7th Avenue) in North Miami. 

There will be live performances by Apocalypse 2000, El Shama, LOG, Andral Estimable, Sr Paulate, Papy Pepe, Marielle Donatien, New Generation Music, Aubri Blague, Osline Pierre, and Jean René Charles. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.