Jamaica Events Cancelled & Postponed Due To Hurricane Beryl

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Due to the impending hurricane, Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has cancelled the tributes marking the birth of the National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Manley, which were to take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the National Heroes Park and at Roxborough, Manchester.

The Ministry has also postponed the following Jamaica Festival Song Road Shows:

July 4 Ocho Rios and St Ann’s Bay
July 5 May Pen, Mandeville and Santa Cruz
July 6 Savanna-la-mar, Montego Bay and Falmouth

New dates will be announced.

The Ministry encourages everyone to take the threat of the hurricane seriously and prioritize their safety and well-being.

Source: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

Catch Machel Montano Live At The Apollo On Aug. 30

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Soca king Machel Montano will be taking over the historic Apollo Theater in New York City on Friday, August 30, 2024. The organizers are promising a carnival like atmosphere in the Harlem neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. Doors will open at 9:30 p.m., and tickets are available on Ticketmaster.

Catch Sister Nancy, Tanto Metro, Devonte & Others At Federation Sound 25th Anniversary In NY

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For a quarter of a century, the Federation Sound crew has been instrumental in promoting reggae and dancehall music in New York and beyond. As this is their 25th anniversary, they will be marking the occasion with a big splash on Sunday, July 7th.

The celebration will take place at the Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn. Some of the confirmed performers are Sister Nancy, the pioneering first lady of dancehall, Tanto Metro & Devonte, the dancehall duo whose 1997 hit song “Everyone Falls in Love” took them to the top of the Billboard reggae charts, Mr. Lexx, Tifa, Red Fox, and more.

Agent Sasco Announces ‘Grateful’ Concert

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On June 30th, Agent Sasco (formerly Assassin) took to social media to announce the inaugural staging of his very own ‘Grateful’ concert. The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 29, 2024 at UWI Bowl in Kingston, Jamaica. See his full post below.

“In the summer of 1999, at 16 yrs old and with a year of sixth form ahead, I met @spraggabenz3 for the first time at Penthouse Recording Studio who jokingly told Donavan Germain, “Germain, da yute ya wah dj fi him summer holiday”. This basically signaled the start of my professional journey as an artiste and this summer makes it 25 years. I invite you to join me in celebrating that and all else that we each have to be grateful for, on December 29, literally on the banks of the Hope River. “How could I not be grateful?” #GiveThanks #SascoLive”

Richie Spice, I-Wayne & Others For ‘Reggae Sensations’ In Birmingham

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Next month, on August 10th, Richie Spice and I-Wayne will perform at the Forum (52-54 Dale End) in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The event, dubbed Reggae Sensations, will also see singer T’Jean, the son of music producer Mikie Bennett, and multi-genre artist Kjah Lamar hitting the stage.

The live performances will be complemented by selectors Tyrone Melody and DJ Amber from Irie FM. The running time is 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (local). Ticket prices range from £51.75 to £73.12. Click here to buy.

Bounty Killer Will Perform At ‘Guinness Sound Of Greatness’

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After weeks of scouring the island for Jamaica’s best selector, the Guinness Sound Of Greatness finals are here! Four sounds have emerged at the top and will now compete for the title of Guinness Clash Master on Saturday, July 6th, at Mas Camp. Rockwildaz will go up against Simple Touch, and Ricky Trooper will clash with Body Guard.

Although the sound-system competition is the night’s main highlight, the event will also feature live performances by dancehall legend Bounty Killer, as well as emerging artist Armanii. Starting time is 8:00 p.m., and there is a J$2,500 entrance fee.

Alwayne Love’s New Single “Africa The Motherland” Is Now Available On Streaming Platforms!

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Alwayne Love, in collaboration with T25 Records, has just shared the highly anticipated, awe-inspiring reggae single, Africa The Motherland. Recorded approximately one year ago at Steven Ventura‘s studio in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, this is an authentic roots-reggae tune that celebrates the mainland of Africa and all that it has contributed to the globe.  

Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, and although countless stories have been told about this region, Alwayne Love‘s presentation is done in a way that not only educates, entertains, and enlightens its listener, but it is also quite gripping.  

This record marks the official return of Alwayne Love, who had taken a hiatus from music and is now back with a new brand, management team, and catalogue of powerful music that will be unveiled over time. To get a sense of who this artist is and what he’s got in store, check out Africa The Motherland on streaming platforms, and pay attention to his lyrics (message) and flow (delivery).   

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “AFRICA THE MOTHERLAND”