Wayne Wonder, the man most known for his 03 breakout hit – No Letting Go – is among the confirmed acts for Campari Dream Wknd. Billed as the Caribbean’s largest VIP party, the event will run from July 28th through August 1st, 2023, in Negril, Jamaica.
Wonder, a thirty plus year veteran, will join Valiant, Shenseea, Chronic Law, Stalk Ashley, Ding Dong, and Skeng. Dream Wknd will also feature several world class DJs.
The Harlem Festival of Culture, which is inspired by Questlove‘s 2021 critically acclaimed documentary, Summer of Soul, goes down on July 28th, 29th and 30th at Randall’s Island in New York.
Attendees will be treated to indoor and outdoor music concerts, influencer dinners, moderated discussions, and film screenings. There will be live performances by Estelle, Bell Biv Devoe, Nadine Sutherland, Doug E. Fresh, Serani, Cam’Ron, Wayne Wonder, and that is just to name a few.
The full lineup and links to tickets are available on the event’s official website: harlemfestivalofculture-dot-com.
Lupe Fiasco and Talib Kweli – two hip-hop titans – will share the stage at the popular live music venue, Ting Pavilion (Charlottesville, Virginia), on August 10th. The men will be supported by special guests Jaewar & Vibe Riot, a forward-thinking and charismatic collective with an acid jazz sound. Get additional info here.
On Saturday, August 12th, Kemar Gallimore Ministries will host an event dubbed Gospel to the World! This is an in-person gospel concert that will feature Martha Munizzi, DJ Nicholas, Jason Mighty, Judith Gayle, D.A Jay, DaJourney, Kary Diamond, AG. Ikonn, and of course Mr. Gallimore. Pastor Kevin Melliphant and MC Nadine Blair are also confirmed.
Gospel to the World will take place at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center – 151 Civic Center Way – in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. And early bird tickets can be purchased via eventbrite.
The 2023 Rock The Bells Festival will kick off a week of live events in honor of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary. It will be held at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York, on Saturday, August 5th.
The extensive lineup includes LL Cool J, DJ Z-Trip, Jungle Brothers, Black Sheep, Brand Nubian, Lost Boyz, Queen Latifah, Monie Love, Ludacris, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Rakim, Salt-N-Pepa, Yo-Yo, Redman, Method Man, Roxanne Shanté, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, MC Sha-Rock, Boot Camp Clik, Swizz Beatz, and Cold Crush Brothers; with more to be announced.
Founder and CEO of Rock The Bells, LL Cool J, has highlighted the cultural significance of the event, emphasizing its role in unifying hip-hop greats and paying tribute to the culture that reshaped the music landscape.
Jamaican roots reggae group, The Abyssinians, will join Mighty Mystic for a night of live reggae music at Moe’s Alley on Wednesday, August 23rd. This is a 21 and older event that will begin at 8pm (local time).
Early bird tickets, which are on sale now, can be purchased for only $25 via ticketweb. On the day of the show it will be $30. Moe’s Alley is located at 1535 Commercial Way in Santa Cruz, California.
Nelly Omabhun Theodora Kusimo, popularly known as Nelly K., is a multi-talented Canadian-based Nigerian gospel artist who is determined to advance the kingdom of God through her music and humanitarian service. She is multidisciplinary. Her titles include: recording artist, evangelist, songwriter, health practitioner, mother, wife, and social advocate.
Nelly K.‘s songs embodies love, faith, hope and an authentic reverence for God. In spite of her busy schedule, she is now available to share her powerful music ministry live at concerts, church services, festivals etc.
Anyone wanting to work with her in any capacity is being asked to send an email to info@nellykofficial.com.
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