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.
Janet Jackson will be extending her most successful tour to date: the Together Again Tour. She has announced additional shows commencing on June 4th in Palm Desert, California, through July 30th in Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2024 summer season.
American rapper, singer and actor Nelly will appear as her special guest. For all dates and locations, as well as links to tickets, visit Janet Jackson‘s official website: janetjackson-dot-com.
Perfect Giddimani, one of the hardest-working artists and producers in the reggae-dancehall industry, has joined forces with Pressure Busspipe from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Eesah, a rising star from Jamaica, for the single Rasta Corner.
On record, they draw a clear distinction between men with locked hair and authentic Rastafarians committed to a faith-based way of life. Click here or on the image above to stream and/or download Rasta Corner from your preferred music platform.
At the end of October, longtime Guyanese recording artist Winston Irie released a gripping reggae tune called Orthodoxy. Using a singing style indicative of Jamaican roots music from the seventies, Irie laments on his frustration with life in the west, or as he calls it, Rome.
Confident of its potential, Winston Irie and his team have been pushing the record incessantly, and are now elated to learn that it has entered a significant music chart. Specifically, Orthodoxy was recently added to The Foundation Radio Network New York Charts, and is now sitting in the #28 spot.
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