On Saturday, June 29 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. local time, international recording artist Gramps Morgan will celebrate his birthday at the Crown Hill Theatre, located at 750 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.
This special event will see both Gramps and several of his musical colleagues performing live. He will also use the opportunity to pay tribute to his brother Peetah Morgan, who passed away earlier this year. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
Germany’s Reggae Jam Festival will make its way to Jamaica for a two-day staging on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15. It will be presented at Friendship, Trelawny’s Reggae Park 420, the island’s new home for reggae and international music festivals.
Friday’s lineup includes Busy Signal, Beenie Man, Turbulence, I-Octane, Mellow Mood, and others. While on Saturday, Burning Spear, Gramps Morgan, Leroy Sibbles, Etana, Jah9, Lutan Fyah, Duane Stephenson, etc. will close out the event.
Popular radio personality Amber from Irie FM will be at the helm, hosting both days. For those eager to join in on the fun, additional information and ticket links can be found at reggaejam-international-dot-com.
Nigerian singer-songwriter Nneka is bringing her unique blend of soul music to stages across Europe. With a voice that can convey raw emotion one moment and powerful conviction the next, Nneka‘s live performances are not to be missed.
Her European tour kicks off on June 14th in Prague and will take her to festivals and venues in the Czech Republic, Germany, France, Belgium, Poland and Slovakia through the end of November. Below are the confirmed dates and locations:
14/06/2024 Prague (CZ) cross][club
15/06/2024 Kaiserslautern (DE) Sound of the World Festival
28/06/2024 La Seyne sur Mer (FR) Festival Couleurs Urbaines
04/07/2024 Aix en Provence (FR) Zik Zac Festival
24/07/2024 Gent (BE) Trefpunt
01/08/2024 Les Orres (FR) Game of Trees Festival
03/08/2024 Crozon (FR) Festival du Bout du Monde
21/08/2024 Biron (FR) Les Villégiatures Concerts
24/08/2024 Saint-Anne d’Auray (FR) Festival Les Galettes du Monde
06/09/2024 Etampes sur Marne (FR) L’Aiguillage
15/09/2024 Wrocław (PL) Ethno Jazz Festival
16/09/2024 Krakow (PL) HYPE PARK
17/09/2024 Warsaw (PL) Niebo Club
23/09/2024 Oberhausen (DE) Ebertbad Oberhausen
24/09/2024 Hanover (DE) Pavilion
25/09/2024 Darmstadt (DE) Centralstation Darmstadt
27/09/2024 Monheim (DE) Monheimer Kulturwerke GmbH
28/09/2024 Karlsruhe (DE) Kulturzentrum TOLLHAUS Karlsruhe
19/10/2024 Calais (FR) Espace Gérard Philipe / La Grange
08/11/2024 Epinal (FR) La Souris Verte
22/11/2024 Bratislava (SK) Uprising Festival
Tickets are on sale now for most shows. Don’t miss your chance to experience Nneka’s captivating live performance. Visit her official website for ticket links and the latest tour updates.
The vibrant city of Aarhus in Denmark, is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of the Aarhus Reggae Festival on September 28th, 2024. This annual event has become a staple on the city’s cultural calendar, attracting reggae enthusiasts from near and far. Organized by Henzel K. Clarke and his team, the festival promises a day filled with groovy rhythms and positive vibes.
The Aarhus Reggae Festival started in 2015, and since then, it has grown to become one of the largest reggae events in Aarhus. This year, as it is the first staging since the pandemic, it will be held at Volume Village (Thomas Koppels Gade 201, 8000 Aarhus C).
Past editions have seen performances by renowned reggae and dancehall artists such as Leroy Gibbon, Courtney Melody, Queen Omega, Macka B, Karamanti, Perfect Giddimani, Omar Perry, Natty King, Bunny General, King Kong, Super Black and so much more. The 2024 lineup will raise the bar even higher, with a mix of international acts and local talents.
For those eager to secure their spot, discounted early bird tickets will be available for purchase via the venue’s website later this week.
This year’s TD International Jerk Food & Music Festival will be held at Centennial Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from August 9th to 11th. This is not just a music festival – it’s also a celebration of Caribbean culture, cuisine, and community.
However, because the musical entertainment is one of the main attractions, the organizers have announced that the queen of reggae, Marcia Griffiths, has been confirmed and will perform on the 10th and 11th. In addition to Griffiths the event will feature Masicka on the 9th, and Farmer Nappy and Ding Dong on the 10th and 11th. Click here for additional information.
Next month, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (New York) will vibrate with the music of three hip-hop legends: M.O.P., Pharoahe Monch, and Talib Kweli. These MCs will take the stage on Wednesday, July 3rd, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pharoahe Monch‘s seminal album “Internal Affairs”.
Released in 1999, “Internal Affairs” was Pharoahe Monch‘s solo debut following his work with Organized Konfusion. The album cemented his reputation as a lyrical genius, with intricate rhyme schemes and vivid storytelling that set him apart from his peers.
This Saturday, June 8th, San Francisco’s second annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival will honor Black freedom, heritage, and achievement.
There will be creative floats, live music, and many special guests at the Parade, which will start at 11:00am at Market and Spear Streets (near the Ferry Building) and continue 13 blocks west down Market Street, with an end point at Fulton Plaza (near Civic Center, behind City Hall). Here the Festival – a celebration with incredible musical performances, food and drink, games, and so much more – will be held.
Rapsody, Goapele, Larry June, D’Wayne Wiggins (from Tony! Toni! Tone!), The Glide Choir, Dustin Sharpe, Ronski, Stunnaman02, and the Feline Finesse Dance Group, are just some of the confirmed performers.
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