Causion Will Perform At The Canadian Film Festival “COMMFFEST”

Despite being a veteran in the reggae music industry, recording artist Causion – who hails from Antigua and Barbuda – continues to open new doors, thus exposing his soulful reggae sounds to brand new audiences.

On Saturday, September 16th, he will perform at the 18th annual COMMFFEST Global Film & Arts Festival, which is scheduled for September 15th through the 22nd at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Causion will be sharing the stage with Grammy winning musician Maurice Gregory (formerly of Third World), who is the only other confirmed musical act on the program. 

In addition to his live performance, Causion‘s music will be presented in another format. Some of his songs are featured in the film Deep Blue, one of the more prominent and arguably controversial films at the festival. It’s written and directed by Howard Allen, and produced by his wife Mitzi, for their independent Caribbean film company – HaMa – operating out of Antigua and Barbuda.

While he is enjoying all the new opportunities coming his way as the official reggae ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda, Causion is still actively promoting his recently released EP, The Mission Is in Progress, shared in late June via his very own Dread Stop Music. The project’s lead single, Thank You, is still getting favorable rotation, and is now #12 on the South Florida Top 25 Reggae Chart.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “THE MISSION IS IN PROGRESS”

Magic City Classic Concert Starring The Isley Brothers & Friends

Before The Magic City Classic big game on October 28th, there’s gonna be The Magic City Classic Concert the day before – on Friday, October 27th – at the historical Boutwell Auditorium (1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard in Birmingham, AL).

It will star the legendary Isley Brothers along with some of their musical friends: Lyfe Jennings, Regina Belle and Shirley Murdock. Starting time is 7pm, and tickets are available via etix.

Impact Mega Conference Set For Sept. 21st – 24th In Toronto

The 2023 Impact Mega Conference is set for September 21st through the 24th at Impact Lives Church – 1274 Martin Grove Road – in Etobicoke, Ontario (in-person), and online via the church’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Over four days attendees will be ‘impacted’ by Bishop Noel Jones, the senior pastor of City of Refuge Church in California; Bishop Bob Tacky, the overseer of Impact Lives Church; Apostle Rick Ciaramitaro, who is also widely regarded as a motivational speaker; and Pastor and gospel recording artist Jennifer Lewin. Click here to register.

Hezron & Big Youth’s Interpretation Of “I Shall Be Released” Is Well Timed

Although it’s also featured on Tad’s Record Inc.‘s new album – Celebrating Jamaica 61 – Hezron and Big Youth‘s track, I Shall Be Released, as a single, is indeed well timed. 

I Shall Be Released is a very powerful song with a compelling history. It was first penned by Bob Dylan in 1967, but was not officially released until May 3rd, 1968, when it was recorded and shared by English musician Boz Burrell. However, it was not until singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist Nina Simone did her rendition that it became relevant to the international black community. 

Sadly, we are once again living in a time when such a song is needed, and that is why Hezron and Big Youth‘s interpretation is considered timely. With his deep, raspy, strong vocals, Hezron – who has always performed with profound passion – delivers the lyrics in a manner that reflects the emotional agony black people have faced for centuries. Not to be outdone, the legendary deejay Big Youth compliments Hezron‘s style with his own, while making important sensical contributions.

Hezron and Big Youth‘s I Shall Be Released is among twenty-one songs featured on the Celebrating Jamaica 61 album published by Tad’s Record Inc. Both the single and the LP are available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, and all other music platforms. 

CLICK HERE TO STREAM & DOWNLOAD “I SHALL BE RELEASED”

CLICK HERE TO STREAM & DOWNLOAD “CELEBRATING JAMAICA 61”

Black Uhuru Returns To Moe’s Alley On Sept.6

Jamaican reggae group Black Uhuru will be back at Moe’s Alley – 1535 Commercial Way – in Santa Cruz, California, on Wednesday, September 6th. They will be supported by popular selectors Boom Draw and DJ Spleece.

This is a twenty-one and older reggae show that’s scheduled to start at 8pm (local time). Advance tickets, which are available on Moe’s Alley’s ticketing website, are currently going for $40 USD.

Common, Lupe Fiasco & Others Will Join Robert Glasper At Wolf Trap For Hip-Hop 50 Celebration

Five-time Grammy-winning pianist, composer, producer, and founding member of the Kennedy Center’s Hip-Hop Culture Council, Robert Glasper, will be celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center – 1551 Trap Road – in Vienna, Virginia, on Saturday, September 9th.

This one night only concert will feature a host of special guests, namely: Cordae, Common, Lupe Fiasco, T3 (of Slum Village), and Rapsody. Click here for tickets.

Sinach En Route To Montreal For Gospel Fest

International Fofy Ministries, in partnership with Le Center Christ en Action Evangelisation and Vitrine CHARIS pour Christ will present Festival Gospel Montréal this Sunday, September 3rd, starting at 6pm (local time) at the St-Denis Theater in Montreal, Quebec.

Nigerian gospel hit maker Sinach will be performing live, along with Jean Jean, Evangeline, Phil Thompson, CAE Une Voix Choir and others. Tickets are still available online via ticketpro-dot-ca.