On Sunday, April 28th, international dancehall artist Agent Sasco will perform at Jack Daniel’s Backyaad BBQ Food & Music Festival happening at The Port Royal Cruise Terminal in Kingston, Jamaica.
Sasco will be joined by South Florida’s Yung Wylin, as well as selectors Bishop Escobar, DJ Mac, Romzi Nova, Fyahman, Baba, Ijav, Vinchi, and DJ Dwyane. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
After consistently producing and releasing music performed by artists like Hugh English, Fantan Mojah, Duane Stephenson, Macka B, Ce’cile, Bushman, Natural Black, Lutan Fyah, Junior Kelly, Anthony B, Tony Curtis, Mykal Rose, and many others, Josh Harris has decided to turn his attention to his own album.
In a private conversation with Maria Jackson 27, the California-based music creative said that he is taking a break from producing for others so that he can complete his not-yet-titled LP. Not wanting to say too much, Harris shared that it will feature several collaborations, and will also encompass multiple musical styles.
Some familiar names that have contributed their talents so far are Santa Davis, Tommi Tikkenen, Greg Douglass, Harmonique, Glen Ricks, Ricky McLeod, and Nikki Burt. As for the release date, he is not yet sure, however, the hope is to have it ready before the end of 2024.
The name Josh Harris has become synonymous with authentic roots-reggae music ever since he started his independent label, Big Feet Records, in 2019.
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Toronto Mass Choir is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of its highly anticipated album, “Hymns Alive,” scheduled to hit the streaming services on May 4, 2024. This dynamic 14-track live album promises to breathe new life into long-established hymns with fresh arrangements spanning various musical genres, from reggae and jazz to traditional and contemporary gospel.
The journey towards the album release has been marked by the successful debut of two singles: “O That Will Be Glory,” released on February 23, and “Satisfied,” released on April 12. These singles have set the stage for what listeners can expect to hear, an unforgettable musical experience captured in the new album.
Led by the renowned Toronto Mass Choir, the album features exceptional solo performances by Patricia Shirley, Londa Larmond, Renee Rowe, Nicole Sinclair Anderson, and Kerroy Williams – all special guest artists who contributed their unique talents to the recording process.
To celebrate the album’s launch, the Toronto Mass Choir invites fans and music enthusiasts alike to an exciting album release concert on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The concert will take place at Malvern Christmas Assembly in Scarborough, starting at 7:30 PM.
“We’re incredibly excited to finally share ‘Hymns Alive’ with our audience,” says Artistic Director Karen Burke. “This album is a celebration of the rich tradition of hymns, infused with the vibrancy of contemporary musical styles that only the Toronto Mass Choir can bring. We can’t wait for everyone to experience it live at our album release concert.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the fusion of tradition and innovation as Toronto Mass Choir brings “Hymns Alive”, their new album to life on May 4. Tickets for the album release concert are available now and can be purchased through Eventbrite and the choir’s website.
On April 10th, SAGMA members were invited to begin casting their votes in the first Stellar Awards ballot. Their choices are important as they help to decide the top entries that will advance to the final round. Voting will end this Wednesday, April 17.
Once the three stages of voting are complete, nominees for the 39th annual Stellar Award will be announced. Eligible Stellar Academy members can click here to vote.
On Sunday, April 21st, Concert Crave will host Etana at The Webster Underground (31 Webster Street) in Hartford, Connecticut. This event, which is an all ages show, is a part of their Reggae Night series.
Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and showtime is one hour later, at 8. Early bird tickets, which are now going for US$25, can be purchased on etix-dot-com.
There is a lot of talk in and around dancehall communities regarding the re-emergence of arguably one of the best dancehall lyricists from the 90s, Terror Fabulous. After giving us mega hits like Order, Body & Shape, Gangster’s Anthem, Gun Jezebel, Position, and that is just to name a few, he slowly disappeared from the music scene. To this day no one really knows why.
Now, years later, we are learning that the deejay is under new management, and he is booked to perform at the forthcoming 90s Joyride stage show and dance at Pier 1 in Montego Bay on April 27th.
Furthermore, a few days ago, Fabulous posted the following on his social media: “Music is life. Music keeps me positive, takes me to another realm, makes everything alright… It Feels Amazing To Be Back… Jah Know!”
At the end of 2023, Stephen Marley announced his Old Soul Tour Unplugged, which ran from mid February through to mid March. Shortly after it ended, he added approximately 27 new dates, starting on April 25th and finally wrapping up on June 29th.
The Old Soul Tour Unplugged features a special acoustic performance accompanied by guitars, flute and percussion. Marley does songs from his album, Old Soul, as well as selections from his and Bob Marley‘s catalogues.
Visit his website for the complete itinerary, and links to tickets.
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