Toronto Mass Choir’s “Hymns Alive” Album Set to Revive Tradition with a Modern Twist

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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.

Voting For SAGMA Members Ends This Weds.

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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.

Etana’s ‘Reggae Night’ Concert In Hartford!

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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.

Is Terror Fabulous Really Back?

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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!”

New Dates For Stephen Marley’s ‘Old Soul Tour Unplugged’

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

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.

Dollarman Preps Visuals For “We Belong”

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Recording artist Dollarman and his team are toiling in earnest to have the official video for We Belong released before the summer. They’re already in dialogue with videographer Craig Actie (aka Xstradunare), who has worked with Dollarman on other projects in the past. That said, shooting for We Belong should commence at the end of April.

We Belong is a lovers-rock reggae tune that came out at the beginning of the year (January 1st). It was produced by Dollarman and musician/producer Bernard Joseph (aka OBI). Since it was first shared, the song has been steadily gaining traction on reggae platforms all over the world. Notably, it is now #7 on New York’s Reggae Chart.

While he preps for the visuals, Dollarman is simultaneously gearing up for a private show on April 19 in New Jersey, as well as an appearance on the Tempo Networks, where he will discuss We Belong.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “WE BELONG”

Sinach Shares Visuals For “Confessions”

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the end of March, on the 29th, international music minister Sinach shared the official video for her song Confessions. Though the single is available on streaming platforms now, it will also be featured on Sinach‘s upcoming project, Sounds of Victory (Live), which is due out in June of this year.

If you have not yet seen the visuals for Confessions, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.