Worship Live! Holiday Tour

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In late November, American gospel singer, bass guitar player, and record producer, Fred Hammond, will headline the Worship Live Tour, with special guest artists in select cities across the U.S. Some of the confirmed performers include: Deitrick Haddon, Anthony Brown, James Fortune, and Todd Delaney. Below are all the announced dates and locations.

November 30
Houston, TX
Thursday, 8:00 pm Smart Financial Centre Sugarland

December 1
Dallas, TX
Friday, 7:30 pm Grand Prairie, Texas Trust CU Theatre, TX

December 2
Birmingham, AL
Saturday, 7:00 pm BJCC Concert Hall

December 8
Brooklyn, NY
Friday, 7:00 pm Kings Theatre

December 9
Washington DC
Saturday, 8:00 pm MD, National Harbor, Theater at MGM National Harbor

December 12
Pittsburgh, PA
Tuesday, 7:00 pm Roxian Theatre

December 13
Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, 7:00 pm House of Blues

December 15
Chicago, IL
Friday, 8:00 pm The Venue at Horseshoe Casino

December 16
Detroit, MI
Saturday, 7:30 pm Music Hall

December 17
Bloomington, IL
Sunday, 4:30 pm Grossinger Motors Arena

Macka B Performs At Get Up! Bydgoszcz Festival In Poland This Friday

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The annual Get Up! Bydgoszcz Festival will take place this Friday and Saturday – October 27th and October 28th – at Miejskie Centrum Kultury w Bydgoszczy in Poland.

The two-day event is all about celebrating Jamaica’s music, culture and lifestyle. Their extensive program includes: concerts, sound systems, film screenings, lectures, discussions, and live performances. Among the performers is British-born Jamaican reggae artist Macka B, who will be supported by The Roots Ragga Band.

Jemere Morgan, Inner Circle & Others For ‘Smoke Shop Festival 2023’

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

In addition to non stop live music, the 2023 Smoke Shop Festival – which will take place on November 4th and 5th at Water Works Park in Tampa, Florida – will also have body painting, some of the best food trucks in the Bay Area, lots of games, vendors, interactive amusements, and other interesting activities.

The live show will feature several performers from various musical genres: Jemere Morgan, Inner Circle, Lil Scrappy, Dem Franchize Boyz, Bobby Hustle, Yaadcore, Khaotic, Swizzy B, and many more. Tickets and additional information can be obtained from the event’s official website.

Zacardi Cortez’s Story

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Houston, Texas-born gospel singer Zacardi Cortez brings his full-bodied vocal gymnastics to award-winning songs of faith and praise. He started out as a member of James Fortune’s FIYA project before launching a solo career in 2012. Since then, Cortez has remained a fixture on the gospel charts, landing a string of hits including “God Held Me Together,” “YDIA,” Time,” “You’ve Been Good to Me,” and “Lord Do It Again,” along with releasing full-length albums like 2014’s Reloaded and 2022’s Imprint (Live in Memphis) that showcase his religious devotion and dynamic vocals.

Having grown up touring the gospel circuit with his family band, the Cortez Family, Zacardi was mentored on the road by John P. Kee. After an appearance on Kee’s 2005 release, Live at the Fellowship, Cortez joined Fortune’s FIYA, singing lead on their 2007 album The Transformation, and its Top 20 single “The Blood.” With Cortez up-front, FIYA would top the gospel charts with singles like “I Believe” and “Let Your Power Fall.”

The stage was set for a solo career, which began in 2012 with The Introduction, released by the Black Smoke Music label. The LP cracked the Billboard 200 and climbed to number two on the gospel charts. 2014’s Reloaded yielded the single “God Held Me (Together),” which enjoyed a 12-week run atop the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart. More hits followed, including 2016’s “YDIA,” 2018’s “Oh How I Love You,” and 2019’s Kerry Douglas-assisted “You Don’t Know.” In 2022, Cortez issued a live rendition of “You’ve Been Good to Me,” the lead cut from his jubilant 2022 live album Imprint (Live in Memphis).

Along with his studio output, Cortez made appearances on major platforms including The Stellar Awards, Black Music Honors, P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Reunion Tour, and BET’s Sunday Best.

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Celebrating The Life Of Michael “Ibo” Cooper

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) will be hosting a special ‘Reggae Wednesdays’ on October 25th, 2023. They, along with several members of the island’s reggae fraternity, will get together to celebrate Michael “Ibo” Cooper and his countless contributions to the reggae genre.

Everyone will gather at The Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College – 189 Old Hope Road – in Kingston; starting at 6:00PM. There will be tribute performances by Third World, Inner Circle, Big Youth, Warrior King, Tony Rebel, Nadine Sutherland, Kumar Fyah, Ras-I, Levy’s Heritage, Edna Manley College Band, and many more.

The staging will be coordinated by Debbie Bissoon, Isis, Coleen Douglas, and Chuk Chukwurah. All attendees should be dressed in red, green and gold.

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Romain Virgo’s Upcoming UK Tour

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Romain Virgo, the Jamaican singer specializing in lovers-rock reggae, and arguably one of the most accomplished past competitors of the Rising Stars music competition, will be heading to the UK for a short Stint. He, along with guest artists Tori Lattore and Janeel Mills, will do five shows. See below all confirmed dates and locations.

October 23
Band on the Wall in Manchester

October 24
The Jam House in Birmingham

October 25
Lost Horizon in Bristol

October 26
Islington Assembly Hall in London

October 27
2Funky Music Cafe in Leicester