Luciano, one of the most soulful reggae artists of our time, will be taking his spiritual roots music to New York’s Sony Hall (235 West 46th Street, New York) on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Commencing at 7:00 PM local time, this concert will also feature a special Bob Marley birthday tribute, performed by Luciano himself. Click here for tickets and additional information.
Miriam Simone is a recording artist and producer who resides in The Netherlands despite her Surinamese roots.
Although it is known by everyone close to her that she enjoys various musical genres: hip-hop, R&B, kaseko, gospel, reggae, soul etc., and that her favorite artists list includes several performers of differing styles: Etana, Aretha Franklin, Dezarie, Mary J Blige, Israël Vibration, Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, and the I Threes, many years ago Miriam decidedly chose to embark on a career as a roots-reggae vocalist.
As such, in 2009 she co-founded Dredda Records. She has since released a number of singles, one of which is her Jah Decko produced hit song, Almighty, which eventually ended up on her 2012 EP Follow my Dreams. That project also features collaborations with Fyah King and Jah Melody, as well as two productions by accomplished Jamaican creator Bobby Digital.
She followed up with her first full-length studio album in 2015. Published via her own imprint, the LP, titled Mount Zion, includes her other hits: Mount Zion, Rivers, and the big combination done with Lutan Fyah, His Kingdom Arise.
After a successful album launch in Jamaica, and having conducted studio sessions with Bobby Digital for her second LP, Miriam Simone shared Ämsterdam Revival a few years later, in February, 2020. On Amsterdam Revival she also worked with producers Sheldon ‘Calibud’ Stewart, Everton ‘Caveman’ Moore, DJ KAT, Mr Patze, and DJ Jacko. She was also able to score additional collaborations with Queen Omega, Sizzla and Capleton.
In 2021 she shared two singles: Higher Heights and It is time; both are collaborative efforts done with Jah Works and Zen Social Production. The track Keep Hailing King Rastafari came after, with an official video which was shot in Jamaica. While on the island she connected with Earl Chinna Smith and the Binghystra. Miriam Simone’s latest single – Stop the Shooting – released on the Sound System Club label in November 2023, came from a number of recording sessions done with London-based producer Paul Scott, a protégé of dub legend Osbourne ‘King Tubby’ Ruddock.
Most of Miriam Simone’s songs touch on social issues, black empowerment, upliftment and unity. Things that are considered to be the cornerstones of authentic roots-reggae music.
When she is not singing in the studio or on stage, Miriam Simone is usually hard at work on the radio. Since 2018, she has hosted a popular reggae radio program in Amsterdam called Sweet Meditation on Radio RAZO. It addresses various issues such as spiritual enlightenment, mental freedom, and black history, while also playing a lot of conscious reggae music centered on spirituality, healing and love.
You are invited to experience the electrifying energy of international artists Anthony Brown and Group TherAPy, Dove Award nominee Tammy Trout, and Crossroad Christian Church’s Minister of Music James Brumble with the Lights on Monday Choir on Friday, January 26th.
Happening at the Crossroads Christian Church – 4867 North Dupont Highway – in Dover, Delaware, the event’s aim is to celebrate the power of gospel music.
Anthony Brown and group TherAPy are known for the chart-topping songs: Worth, Trust in You, I Got That, and Blessings on Blessings. They were featured on B.E.T.’s 2006, 2007, and 2012 Celebration of Gospel.
As for Tammy Trout, she is a renowned gospel recording artist who has been featured on TBN, GMTV and in CCM Magazine. She has recorded 5 solo projects during her career, and has performed with Vicki Yohe, Alvin Slaughter, Norman Hutchins, Kurt Carr and Martha Munizzi.
Next Saturday, January 27th, Rastafarian singer Bushman will perform at Mongoose Restaurant – 52 Main Street – in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. He will be backed by the Real Rock Band, and supported by emerging roots artist David Conscious.
This staging is a special edition of the eatery’s Saturday Night Lava series. Show time is 10:30 PM, and admission is free.
The annual Winter Jam Tour kicked off in earnest on January 12th, 2024, and will go on until the last week in March (24). The main acts gracing the various stages across the U.S. are: Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole, and Seventh Day Slumber, with host New Song. Below are the remaining tour dates along with their locations.
Jan. 21
Kansas City, MO
T-Mobile Center
Jan. 25
Reading, PA
Santander Arena
Jan. 26
Charleston, WV
Charleston Civic Center
Jan. 27
Columbus, OH
Schottenstein Center
Jan. 28
Charlotte, NC
Bojangles Coliseum
Feb. 1
Council Bluffs, IA
Mid-America Center
Feb. 2
Des Moines, IA
Wells Fargo Arena
Feb. 3
Indianapolis, IN
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Feb. 4
Lexington, KY
Rupp Arena
Feb. 8
Augusta, GA
James Brown Arena
Feb. 9
Raleigh, NC
PNC Arena
Feb. 10
Atlanta, GA
Gas South Arena
Feb. 15
Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Feb. 16
Nashville, TN
Bridgestone Arena
Feb. 17
Birmingham, AL
Legacy Arena at the BJCC
Feb. 18
Knoxville, TN
TN Food City Center
Feb. 22
Evansville, IN
Ford Center
Feb. 23
Greenville, SC
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Feb. 24
Greensboro, NC
Greensboro Coliseum
Feb. 25
Ypsilanti, MI
George Gervin GameAbove Center
Feb. 29
Tupelo, MS
Cadence Bank Arena
Mar. 1
Tulsa, OK
BOK Center
Mar. 2
Little Rock, AR
Simmons Bank Arena
Mar. 3
Wichita, KS
INTRUST Bank Arena
Mar. 8
Cleveland, OH
Wolstein Center
Mar. 9
State College, PA
Bryce Jordan Center
Mar. 10
Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Arena
Mar. 14
Peoria, IL
Peoria Civic Center
Mar. 15
Springfield, MO
Great Southern Bank Arena
Mar. 16
Oklahoma City, OK
Paycom Center
Mar. 17
Bossier City, LA
Brookshire Grocery Arena
Mar. 22
Southaven, MS
Landers Center
Mar. 23
St. Louis, MO
Enterprise Center
Mar. 24
Cincinnati, OH
Truist Arena
On January 15, 2024, The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame introduced the inaugural Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award, an honor celebrating Ice Cube’s remarkable contributions to professional basketball and his dedication to community service.
This groundbreaking award, symbolizes the acknowledgment of individuals who, like Ice Cube, leverage the basketball to create positive change in their communities. More than just a sports honor, this award recognizes those who score points not only in games but in making a lasting impact beyond the court.
As an annual accolade, the Naismith Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award aims to spotlight individuals within the basketball community who have not only excelled in the sport but have also left an indelible mark on the neighborhoods they serve. Ice Cube himself will chair the selection committee for future award nominations, ensuring that the recipients embody the spirit of the award.
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On Saturday, February 24th, the Divine Favour 7th Day Ministries will present an event called JUST (Jesus Unites Souls Together). It will be held at their headquarters – 351 Parkhurst Square, Unit 2 & 3 – in Brampton, Ontario.
Pastor, gospel recording artist, and praise and worship leader Jennifer Lewin will be on hand to deliver her music ministry. Starting time is 7:00PM, and there is a $30 entrance fee.
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