Reggae legend Richie Spice will headline the Good Vibes Festival at the KICC (Kenyatta International Convention Centre) Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, May 27th. This is Spice‘s second concert in the African nation.
The festival – which will see Richie working with his personal band – is being presented by Roots Vibes Promotions and One Voice of Africa. Entrance fee ranges from 1,500 to 7,000 Ksh, depending on time of purchase and seating/standing location.
On Saturday, May 13th, Brew’d Awakenings – the elegant coffee shop in Liguanea – will be hosting international reggae singer Alaine and the dancehall king Beenie Man for a Mother’s Day treat. The shop is located at 130 Old Hope Road in Kingston.
General admission – food inclusive – is $2,500 in advance, and $3,000 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased from the following Tastee locations: Liguanea, Patrick City, Cargil, Portmore and New Kingston. They’re also available at Kingston Jerk, JDG Restaurant, 7 Kings Car Wash, and Brew’d Awakening.
In a few days from now – specifically on Friday, May 5th – gospel sensation Jonathan McReynolds, who is hailed as the future of gospel music, will perform at Emmanuel Christian Academy’s Benefit Concert.
It will be held at The Chapel – 135 Fir Hill – in Akron, Ohio from 7pm EDT to approximately 9pm. Doors will open at 6:15. This will be McReynolds‘ first show in Akron, Ohio.
Public voting for the 38th Stellar Gospel Music Awards will end this Monday, May 1st. That said, the organizers are reminding gospel lovers to cast their vote before the deadline. Also note that the actual show is scheduled for Saturday, July 15th at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Click here to vote.
As they continue to enjoy all the positive feedback they’re getting on the Things & Time Riddim, Pandemic Records have already begun working on other projects.
The brothers – Sheldon and Leroy Edwards – will be releasing two new rhythm-driven compilations in the coming weeks: Passion Fruit Riddim and Heaven Gate Riddim. And although no official release date has been announced for the latter, we do know that the Passion Fruit Riddim will drop on May 12th. Both EPs – which are reggae – will feature a mix of established and emerging artists.
A few weeks ago they shared two singles from the forthcoming Heaven Gate Riddim: Love I A Gi Dem, performed by Sizzla Kalonji; and Hero, sung by Turbulence. The songs were sent to selectors on Maria Jackson 27 DJ List, most of whom responded favorably, expressing anticipation for the full compilation.
Despite the fact that a couple songs were made public, the team at Pandemic Records is still toiling incessantly to get additional talents on the riddim. That said, they are committed to publishing the EP shortly.
The annual Dis Poem Wordz & Agro Festival is all set for Sunday, April 30th, at the College of Agriculture Science and Education in Port Antonio, Portland. At this year’s staging there will be a tribute to Jamaican dub poet and storyteller, Jean “Binta” Breeze, who passed away in 2021.
The event will feature several poets as well as some musical guests, namely: Informative History Man, Steppa, Dr. Olive Senior, Mutabaruka, Ras Takura, DYCR, Blaq Ice, Warrior King, Minka, Ras Osagyefo, Skripcha, Dawitt St. Aubin, Charlie Bobus, Yung Muta, Wise Wurdz, and that is just to name a few. It will start at 10AM and end at 7PM, and there is a $3,000 entrance fee.
Our Father’s Kingdom Ministries, a vision of Senior Pastor Tyrone Thompson – also known as Papa San – will be having their 12 Year Anniversary Concert on Sunday, May 7th. The ministry was started back in 2011 with his wife Debbie Thompson, who is also a senior pastor.
As they work to improve the church grounds, the upcoming celebration’s objective is to aid in the building fund. It will take place at the Miramar Cultural Center – 2400 Civic Center Place – in Miramar, Florida, and will feature performances by Jekalyn Carr, Hezekiah Walker, Kevin Heath, Patricia Bowen, the OFK Praise Team, and Papa San. Click here to purchase tickets.
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