Sheryl Lee Ralph’s ‘Divas Simply Singing!’ Is All Set For Nov. 19 In LA

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and her nonprofit organization, The DIVA Foundation, will present Divas Simply Singing! this Sunday, November 19 at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, California.

This is an annual event that raises awareness and funds for programs that promote the prevention of HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening health conditions.

There will be performances by Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tatyana Ali, Jessica Betts, Wayne Brady, Laverne Cox, Anthony Hamilton, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi (Young Celie – The Color Purple), Lena Byrd Miles, Dianne Reeves, Amber Riley, Saycon Sengbloh, Jordin Sparks, Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary), and more!

Confirmed presenters are Richard Ayoub (CEO, Project Angel Food), William Stanford Davis (Abbott Elementary), Brandee Evans (P-Valley), Cynthia Erivo, Senator Vincent Hughes, Greg Mathis Jr. & Elliott Cooper, Etienne & Coco Maurice, Niecy Nash, Sharon Stone, Robin Thede, and more!

For tickets and additional information visit divassimplysinging.com.

General Degree Will Perform At ‘Different Strokes’ Retro Party This Weekend

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Veteran dancehall artist General Degree has been confirmed for Different Strokes, a seventies, eighties, and nineties retro party, happening this Saturday, November 18, at Wavz Beach in Negril, Jamaica.

Regular advance tickets are still available for $4,000 JMD. On the date of the event it will be $5,000. Passes can be purchased at World of Sports in Negril, UGS Cellular in Lucea, Di Foto Shoppe in Montego Bay, Candid Expression (Tax Office Plaza), Karla Nail Salon (Wes J’s Mall – Uptown), and D&L Phone Shop (Tanka Plaza) in Savanna-la-Mar.

Portmore Glory!

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Saturday, December 9th, the town of Portmore in Saint Catherine will come alive, as Imo Sundaze in association with Show Pow’s Auto will present an event called Portmore Glory, Kids Fun Day & Concert.

This is a daytime family affair that will take place at the popular Portmore Mall. There will be lots of activities for the kids, dancing by local dance crews, food, and of course music.

The live show – which is reserved for the night – will feature performances by I Wayne, Beenie Man, Gyptian, Boscom X, General B, Stacious, Turbulence, Lutan Fyah, New Kids, and many more artists. The day program is absolutely free, but there is a cost to enter the stage show that follows.

Unity Fete NY

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Unity Fete is arguably one of the biggest soca parties happening in New York around Thanksgiving. It all goes down on Thanksgiving eve – Wednesday, November 22nd – at NYC Event Space (formerly Amazura) in Queens.

The lineup includes Ravi B, Edwin Yearwood, Denise Belfon, Raymond Ramnarine, Rohied Chan, Terry Garaj, Randy Recklez, and Anil Mr. Duniya. Tickets are available online via Eventbrite.

Alaine Confirmed For Janga’s Soundbar On Nov. 26th

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Beloved Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, producer, and actress Alaine has been confirmed for the I Love Souls series happening at Janga’s Soundbar – 22 Belmont Road – in Kingston, Jamaica.

Her performance will be on Sunday, November 26th, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Advanced tickets are now going for $2,500 JMD (purchase at the venue); while on the day of the show it will be $4,000 JMD. This staging is being sponsored by St. Rémy Signature and Yellow Tail.

Catch Macka B At Fiddlers In Bristol On Dec. 9th

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Fiddlers – located on Willway Street in Bristol, England – will be hosting British reggae star Macka B and The Roots Ragga Band on Saturday, December 9th, 2023.

The show will also feature Dub Princess and Hotsteppas, as well as Da Fuchaman and his Fire Blaze Band. This event, which is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM local time, is being presented by Horizon Promotions. Click here for tickets.

Spend Thanksgiving Weekend With Spragga Benz, Bugle, Jah Vinci & Iba Mahr

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On Thanksgiving Saturday, November 25th, recording artists Spragga Benz, Bugle, Jah Vinci and Iba Mahr will be live in concert at The People’s Ballroom – 3340 Main Street – in Hartford, Connecticut.

The above acts will be joined by Nordia Mothersille, Briggy Benz, Askel, Bittah Sosicka, and Top Lane. This is an eighteen and older event that will be hosted by Glenda Gee. Limited early bird tickets can be purchased from caribtix-dot.com.