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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Original Dumpling Shop, located at 3435 Baychester Avenue in the Bronx, New York, would like parents with kids who will be going back to school this fall to come out on September 3rd as they will be having a family fun day, dubbed Vybing With The People. Over 100 school bags, free haircuts, food, and other items will be given away to attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Additionally, international recording artist Richie Stephens, who recently released the now trending Street Gospel Riddim, will also be on hand to truly vibe with the people. There is no cost associated with this event.
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