One of the main events at the upcoming Summer of Soca Festival is Colours Jouvert Night. This high energy concert is set for Friday, August 2nd at Markham Fairgrounds (10801 Mccowan Road) in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
Dubbed an expression of music, culture, and colours, Colours Jouvert Night will star Bunji Garlin, Voice, Olatunji, Mical Teja, and Jadel, as well as some surprise artists. Click here to buy tickets.
For one night only, inspirational recording artist Tye Tribbett will do a residency in Vegas. He is booked to perform at the House of Blues, which is located at 3950 South Las Vegas Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Presented by Live Nation – one of the world’s leading live entertainment companies – this concert is schedule to start at 7:30 p.m. local time, and tickets can be purchased on their website.
This Sunday, July 14, famed hip-hop duo Method Man & Redman will perform at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre (2600 E Atwater) in Detroit, Michigan. SPG, Danny Brown, and Nasaan are also on the program.
The show will be hosted by Comic Jwill and Jackpot The Juice. Starting time is 7:00 p.m., and passes can be purchased from Ticketmaster.
Capleton‘s forthcoming festival, A St. Mary Mi Come From, scheduled for Monday, August 5th, at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, will present an array of performances that include legends, veterans, established acts, and newcomers.
Several artists, most of whom are regulars on global stages, have been confirmed: Max Romeo, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Bushman, I-Wayne, Fantan Mojah, Admiral Tibet, Warrior King, Romain Virgo, Richie Spice, Ce’Cile, Turbulence, Lutan Fyah, and Spragga Benz.
The lineup also includes Jah Vinci, I Octane, Bugle, Tony Curtis, Lady G, Louie Culture, Munga Honorable, Jigsy King, Frisco Kid, Jahmiel, Iba Mahr, Droop Lion, and Hezron. In addition to the aforementioned, a lot of the now-trending dancehall stars will be doing sets: Tee Jay, Chronic Law, Skeng, Valiant, Jahshi, 10 Tik, Accid, and Pablo YG.
When the concert began years ago, it was made clear that one of its objectives was to provide a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent. That said, King Shango and his team have invited Auraiya, Wesrok, Alex A Game, Sese Foster, E.Q. Blacka Don, Pashon Minott, and Ffurious.
A St. Mary Mi Come From is being powered by Capleton Music, the imprint owned and operated by the legendary dancehall artist with the same name. This year’s sponsors are Irie FM, JP Farms, On Stage, CPJ, and Sun City Radio.
On August 1st, while Jamaicans at home and abroad celebrate the nation’s Emancipation Day, international recording artist Lutan Fyah will be doing a set at Moe’s Alley (1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California.
This is a twenty-one and older concert that will commence at 8:00 p.m. local time. Lutan will be supported by Rise Up and DJ Moi. Click here for tickets.
The Netherlands’ 2024 Reggae Sun Splash will be held at Zuiderpark in Hague on Sunday, July 21st. It will have over thirty artists working on three stages, one of which will be dedicated specifically to reggae, and one exclusively for dancehall. Surinam music will also be presented.
The lineup includes Sizzla Kalonji, Julian Marley, Tarrus Riley, Black Uhuru, Aswad, Dexta Daps, Skillibeng, Byron Messia, La Toya Linger, Kalibwoy, Tribal Kush, Wolfgang, Passion, King Koyeba, La-Caz, Tranga Rugie, KV Quality, and others. Several sound systems are also on the program.
Josh Harris‘ newly formed all-star band, The Spiral Mixers, is already gaining a following on some streaming platforms. As of Monday, July 8th, Spotify is reporting that they have approximately 1,000 monthly listeners. Although the number may not be large when compared to other brands, Harris and his team believe this is quite a feat for a group that was only just established a few weeks ago.
The Spiral Mixers released their multi-genre debut album, Crossing Bridges, at the end of May. It features 15 inspirational and feel-good tracks that showcase the incredible talents of top-tier musicians and vocalists from around the world. Quality production and motivational messages are key factors in the band’s rapid growth.
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