Singer, songwriter, and classically trained pianist Alicia Keys will celebrate the 20th anniversary of her sophomore album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, with a live performance at Webster Hall in New York, this Friday, December 1st.
Keys‘ fans and supporters who are not based in the NYC area will be able to watch the live show on Veeps. The Diary of Alicia Keys was released on December 2nd, 2003, by J Records.
Open Heavens, the biggest free gospel concert in Canada, is all set for new year’s eve – December 31st, 2023 – at The International Centre, located at 6900 Airport Road in Toronto, Ontario.
This is the event’s 10th anniversary. The lineup includes Maverick City’s Chandler Moore, Tye Tribbett, Don Moen, and Joe Mettle; with Pastor Wale Akinsiku – the leader of House of Praise (Mississauga) – as the host.
Slick Rick the Ruler will be having his 13th annual Birthday Bash on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Brooklyn Bowl – 61 Wythe Avenue – in Brooklyn, New York.
The English-American rapper and record producer who rose to prominence in the mid-1980s was born on January 14, 1965. His songs “The Show” and “La Di Da Di” are considered early hip-hop classics.
On Saturday, December 2nd, Luv One Luv All Promotions will take patrons Back to the Foundation with a massive reggae concert and dance at Legacy Centre of Excellence – 144 Potters Lane – in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
DJ Gaddafi, Luv Injection Sound and Now Generation Sound will be juggling the best in roots, reggae and dancehall. The main highlight for the night however is a stage show with performances by Josey Wales, Junior Cat, Little John, Tenna Star, and Claire Angel. Click here for tickets.
Water Street Music Hall – 204 N Water Street – in Rochester, New York, will be having a Night Called Legendary, starring special guest performer Sean Paul. This is a twenty-one and older, four-hour show that will take place on Saturday, December 9th from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Sean Paul is a Jamaican chanter who is regarded as one of dancehall’s most prolific artists. He released his first album, Stage One in 2000, however it was in 2002 that he gained international fame after releasing the Dutty Rock LP.
One of the most energetic performers in reggae-dancehall, Anthony B, will be live in concert at 3370 East 5th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, December 23rd.
Presented by Hilife614, this event aims to showcase the cultural explosion of reggae, dancehall, afrobeat and hip-hop. Anthony B will be supported by local selectors DJ Aroma, Flex Crew and DJ Pete, as well as DJ YMS and Nikkita Redlox from Cincinnati.
The highly anticipated Yaad Vibez Yard Experience show is happening on December 23rd, 2023, at Mana Wynwood Convention Center – 318 Northwest 23rd Street – in Miami, Florida. Organizers, Vibez Inna Dis Entertainment, are promising an incredible night filled with high energy dancehall performances, and a celebration of Caribbean culture.
Among the confirmed acts is Capleton, one of Jamaica’s most beloved veteran dancehall artists. He will be joined by Masicka, TeeJay, and others. In addition to the live music, there will be selectors, food vendors, and a fully stocked bar for this twenty-one and older event.
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