The Roots, led by Questlove and Black Thought, will headline a major concert at the Filene Center (1551 Trap Road) in Vienna, Virginia this Saturday, August 31st.
The all hip-hop show will also feature Digable Planets with their chart-topping hits “Rebirth Like Slick (Cool Like Dat)” and “Where I’m From,” as well as Grammy-winning Arrested Development with their mega-hits “Tennessee,” “People Everyday,” and “Mr. Wendal.”
Jamaican reggae-dancehall artist Bugle has just released the follow-up to his 2021 16-track record “Toxicity.” The new album, “Apex,” went live on streaming platforms last Friday, August 23rd, via Bugle’s own An9ted Entertainment and Evidence Music.
“Apex,” which also has sixteen tracks, features collaborations with Ras Shadai, Damian Marley, Buju Banton, Capleton, Rorystonelove, Tifa, Gihrl, Chaps, Barrington Levy, Military Man, and Maxi Priest. Click here to download “Apex” from your preferred digital music store.
One of the pioneers of female rap, MC Lyte, has just released an inspirational single called Thank You. The record features Mary Mary and Muni Long, and is being labeled as gospel by some industry insiders, not because of Mary Mary but rather because of MC Lyte‘s overt and passionate praise and acknowledgement of God.
Hip-hop lovers, however, who are of the belief that Lyte may be dropping an album soon, consider Thank You one of the strongest of her recent releases. It went live on streaming platforms on August 23rd and is on the My Block Inc. imprint.
After the success of last year’s inaugural Geneva International Gospel Festival, the organizers have decided to do it again. That said, they will be having the 2nd edition on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Théâtre du Léman (Quai du Mont-Blanc 19) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Last year was all about one of the legends of gospel, Donald Lawrence. This year, Stellar Award winner Jonathan Nelson will perform along with Tobbi White, Tommi White, and the Sova Gospel Mass Choir. For additional information and links to tickets, visit genevagospelfestival.com.
American pop star Janet Jackson has announced that she will be doing a residency in Las Vegas in the upcoming winter season. It will commence on December 30, 2024, at the Resorts World Theatre and will remain in effect until February 15, 2025.
The Las Vegas Residency follows the Together Again U.S. summer shows performed earlier this year, as well as the upcoming U.K. and Europe concerts scheduled for this fall. Click here for tickets.
Jamaica’s legendary trio, The Meditations, is confirmed to perform at Moe’s Alley (1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California, on Friday, September 27th. The spiritually conscious roots reggae group will be joined by local selector DJ Spleece as well as some special guests.
Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke, and Winston Watson, collectively known as The Meditations, recorded their first hit single “Woman is Like a Shadow” in 1974 at Channel One Recording Studio. They made their mark and sealed their place as reggae legends with the release of their first two albums, “Message From The Meditations” and “Wake Up.” Known the world over as Jamaica’s legendary harmony trio, The Meditations captured the hearts of reggae fans around the world.
The Coney Art Walls (3050 Stillwell Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York, will be pulsating with good music, people, and vibes on Saturday, August 31st, as some of the hottest Caribbean rhythms will be on rotation.
The event, dubbed Riddim in the Sun, is one of the most anticipated concerts scheduled for Labor Day Saturday in Brooklyn. There will be live performances by Bunji Garlin, Nailah Blackman, Cavemen, and more. Early bird tickets are still available and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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