The 2023 Truckee Reggae Fest is here! It’s this Saturday, June 24th, at the Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater, located at 10500 Brockway Road in Truckee, California. This is an all ages event that will run from 2 to 10pm.
Reggae lovers in and around the area are encouraged to attend to catch Julian Marley & The Uprising, Mighty Mystic, Lizano, El Dub, Dubfyah, DJ Treez, and others live. Patrons will also have access to vendors, food trucks, arts and craft etc. Click here for tickets.
Recording artist Rad Dixon is a busy man! He kicked off the year with his debut album – Hard Times – and has since followed up with the re-release of his now trending single, Missing You.
The America based singer and his management team – Tasjay Productions – have no intention of slowing down, as they are currently working on a new reggae EP called Madda Boom Riddim. Scheduled for release at the end of August, it will feature Anthony B, Luciano, Horace Martin and of course Rad Dixon, and will be published on the Tasjay Productions imprint.
Dixon‘s hours in the studio have to be balanced with time spent in rehearsal, as he is also gearing up for several shows. On August 26th, he will be in his home town of Hatfield, Manchester (Jamaica) for an event, and then the following month – on September 4th – he will be in Toronto for Manchester Linkup. He is also confirmed for Deco Rose Party on the 12th of November, which is also in Toronto.
Born in Jamaica and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, twenty-year reggae veteran Ras Kronik is gearing up to release his third studio album, called The Energy. The title track, which was published in mid May via Pandemic Records, is also featured on the Passion Fruit Riddim, the label’s latest compilation.
The Energy (single) gives a clear indication of what Ras Kronik‘s fans can expect from the upcoming LP: a collection of songs – both reggae and dancehall – that addresses social issues, while dabbling in spirituality. This tune, as well as the forthcoming album, is filled with depth and fire.
Although Ras Kronik and the team at Pandemic Records were hoping to have the project out before the end of June, they are now acknowledging that there is a possibility that it may be delayed; pushing it back to July, 2023. In addition to the aforementioned track, the album will also have other previously released songs: Jah Jah Light, from the Logic Riddim, and Rough Out A Street.
When asked what’s the inspiration behind The Energy, Ras Kronik said the following: “the inspiration behind the Energy is simply natural. As the rising of the Love and Light energy flows within and I consciousness that’s how the song was born.”
Bigga Promotion – in association with LJ Purpose – present Re-Surge Gospel Festival: a night of worship and community togetherness. Happening on Saturday, July 15th at the Jockey Factory in Lucea, Hanover, it will feature some of the biggest names in Jamaica gospel music.
Marsha Daniels-Powell, Kukudoo, Petra-Kay Linton, Claudette Whyte and Kevin Downswell will all be there, along with MC Conroy ‘Junior’ Wedderburn. Entrance fee is $3,000 JMD.
Following its New York staging, the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival will move to the west coast for three days of live music and laughs. It will be presented on July 28th, 29th and 30th at the Silverado Resort – 1600 Atlas Peak Road – in Napa, California, from 12noon to 11pm, which is when the after party begins.
The impressive lineup includes Robert Glasper, Dave Chappelle, Mary J. Blige, Nas, Chance The Rapper, Ari Lennox, Bilal, Lalah Hathaway, Rakim & DJ Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli & Madlib, Meshell Ndegeocello, Digable Planets, Rapsody, Bobby McFerrin, 9th Wonder, and many more. Get additional info here.
It’s that time of year again! The annual St. Thomas Jerk Festival is all set for Sunday, July 30th at Lyssons Pavilion, in the suburban parish situated at the south eastern end of Jamaica.
As they’ve always done, the event organizers offer patrons a mix of secular and gospel entertainment. This year’s reggae and dancehall performers are Jah Vinci and Duane Stephenson. Starting time is 12 noon and there is a $2,500 JMD entrance fee.
Next year’s Grammys will feature a new category created specifically to recognize the rise and popularity of Afrobeats. At a meeting in May, the trustees voted to introduce the Best African Music Performance category, as well as awards for Best Alternative Jazz Album and Best Pop Dance Recording.
In a statement, the organizers said the following about the new African category: “it recognizes recordings that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent.”
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