Tune Into “Acoustic Conversations – Saluting Dennis Emmanuel Brown” This Thursday

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This Thursday, February 1, the first day of Reggae Month 2024, JaRIA (Jamaica Reggae Industry Association) will have an Acoustic Conversation centered around honoring the Crown Prince of reggae music, Dennis Emmanuel Brown.

Hosts Coleen Douglas, Steve Golding, and Tavia Benjamin will moderate a conversation with Professor Donna Hope, Trevor ‘Leggo’ Douglas, and Ryan Bailey. In addition to the talks, there will be performances by George Nooks, Janeel Mills, and Miguel.

The full show will air on both JaRIA and PBCJ’s social media platforms starting at 6:00 PM (Jamaica time).

Lutan Fyah & Teflon Will Perform At The Bolinas Community Center On Feb. 23

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Bolinas-based Epicenter Sound will present a night of live roots reggae music with Lutan Fyah, Teflon Young King, and the Purity Attack Band. The concert will be at the Bolinas Community Center – 14 Wharf Road – in Bolinas, California on Friday, February 23rd.

This is an all ages event that’s scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM local time. Early bird tickets, which are going for $25, can be purchased on Eventbrite. It will be $30 at the door.

TLC’s “Crazy Sexy Cool” Tour Starts At The End Of February

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90’s American girl group, TLC, will be touring Australia throughout the month of March. The short stint will commence on the last day of February in Auckland, New Zealand, before going on to Melbourne on March 2nd.

TLC will be joined by their special guests Busta Rhymes and En Vogue. See below all confirmed dates and locations.

Feb. 29: Trusts Arena in Auckland, NZ
Mar. 02: Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, AU
Mar. 03: Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, AU
Mar. 05: Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, AU
Mar. 07: Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, AU
Mar. 09: Rac Arena in Perth, AU

Duane Stephenson Will Be Live In Seattle On Feb. 11th

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Legacy Sounds Entertainment and Meyhem Entertainment will present Duane Stephenson at Zanadu Studios – 1520 Pike Street North West – in Auburn, Washington State, on Sunday, February 11th.

This Valentines Edition concert will also feature DJ Steve Junior from Nairobi, with hosts DJ Quins and Wes. Early bird tickets are currently going for $25.

Tony Rebel, Judy Mowatt & Mutabaruka Tapped For The 2024 Reggae Icon Awards

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On Tuesday, February 13, The city of Miramar in Florida will celebrate Tony Rebel, Judith ‘Judy’ Mowatt, and Mutabaruka by presenting each with an award for their respective contribution to the reggae genre.

It all goes down at The 2024 Reggae Icon Awards, which will take place at the Miramar Cultural Center (Banquet Hall) – 2400 Civic Center Place – on the aforementioned date. It will be hosted by the city’s vice mayor Alexandra P. Davis.

Coming Soon: Richie Spice “Come Dance The Night Away” (Big Feet Records)

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California-based roots-reggae producer Josh Harris has scored another major collaboration. On Friday, February 2nd, his imprint, Big Feet Records, will release Come Dance The Night Away, a feel good reggae tune performed by Jamaica’s beloved roots man Richie Spice. 

Spice who hails from Rock Hall, St. Andrew, is the brother of Pliers, Spanner Banner and Snatcha Lion; all musical stars in their own right. He gained popularity in the mid-1990s, and has given us megahits like Grooving My Girl, Earth A Run Red, Living Ain’t Easy, Land Of Jamaica, Time So Rough, and many more. 

Everyone who’s heard it, in whole or in part, is of the belief that the upcoming single, Come Dance the Night Away, has all the right ingredients to be another breakout hit. The team at Big Feet Records are also optimistic about its prospects. 

New Song & Video From Orville Sutherland “Ten A Dem”

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Dancehall-gospel artist Orville Sutherland is kicking off 2024 with a new song and video called Ten A Dem. Released on January 19 via The Gospel International imprint, the track tells the story of Sutherland going out for a walk when he was confronted by ten gang members, all of whom he was able to stand up to with the help of his bible.

The visuals, directed by Shemar Grant, effectively brings the story to light. If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.