International Peter Tosh Day Reggae Festival (@PeterTosh @NyahManBushman)

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The 2023 International Peter Tosh Day Reggae Festival will be held on Saturday, April 15th, at 4305 Degnan Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, from 12noon to 6pm (PDT). Presented by the Peter Tosh Foundation – in association with Q Bwoy Productions and Ladybea – the event is a full day of reggae festivities done in honor of the man affectionately referred to as Bush Doctor.

This is a free event, with limited capacity, that will highlight reggae music, culture and lifestyle. Jamaican cuisine will be available, and there is a highly anticipated performance by guest artist Bushman. 

The International Peter Tosh Day Reggae Festival happens every year – usually on the 20th – in celebration of the rich music legacy and life teachings Tosh left behind. In addition to being one of the core members of The Wailers, Peter also established himself as a successful solo artist and a key promoter of Rastafari.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP VIA EVENTBRITE

Chronixx To Headline ‘City Splash Festival’ In The UK (@ChronixxMusic)

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City Splash, the one-day festival dedicated to celebrating Caribbean and African music in Britain, returns on Bank Holiday Monday, May 29th! It will be back at the beautiful Brockwell Park in Brixton with seven stages and over sixty artists.

Some of the biggest names in reggae, dancehall, afrobeat and world music have been confirmed. The lineup includes: Chronixx, Max Romeo, Jah9, Lutan Fyah, General Levy, Koffee and many more. Additional information is available on the event’s website.

New York’s All Star Gospel Celebration (@LeAndriaJ)

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On Saturday, May 20th, Daulton Anderson – a presenter on WHCR 90.3FM – will host New York’s All Star Gospel Celebration at Christ Fellowship Baptist Church – 11 Sumpter Street – in Brooklyn, New York.

The event is being presented by Rogers Production, and will feature Le’Andria Johnson, Pastor Tim Rogers, The Gospel Legends, and many more ministers of the gospel. Additionally, there will be a special tribute to Keith ‘Wonderboy’ Johnson. Tickets can be purchased via eventbrite.

Catch Digable Planets At House Of Blues New Orleans On May 4th (@digableplanets)

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80s hip-hop trio, Digable Planets – which is made up of members Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca and Doodlebug – will perform at the House of Blues – 225 Decatur Street – in New Orleans, Louisiana on Thursday, May 4th.

The group is expected to pull both jazz and hip-hop lovers to their 8pm show. Tickets start at $40 USD, and is available now via the venue’s website.

Exodus Music & Arts Festival (May 20-21, 2023)

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Gospel music giant Kirk Franklin, in collaboration with Live Nation Urban, present the 2023 Exodus Music & Arts Festival, on Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st at The Pavilion (Toyota Music Factory) in Irving, Texas.

The now two-day event will feature performances by some of the biggest names in gospel music: Tamela Mann, Natalie Grant, Taya, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Naomi Raine, Doe, Koryn Hawthorne, and special guest Chandler Moore (on day one).

While on day two they will have Yolanda Adams, Kierra Sheard Kelly, Jekalyn Carr, Pastor Mike Jr., Melvin Crispell III, Adam Blackstone, Notkarltonbanks, and of course Kirk Franklin. Click here for tickets.

Agent Sasco & Petra Kaye Confirmed For The 35th Agri-Expo In St. Mary

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On Easter Monday, April 10th, the St. Mary Branch of The Jamaica Agricultural Society will present the 35th staging of St. Mary’s Agri-Expo.

The all day family event is schedule to start at 8am, and will feature performances by dancehall artist Agent Sasco and reggae-gospel singer Petra Kaye.

It will be held at the JP Farms Sports Complex in Grays Inn, St. Mary. The entrance fee is $1,500 JMD for adults and $500 for children.

Join Kalonji, Capleton & Others At Jr Reid’s Rooftop This Saturday

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Trensettahs Sound in collaboration with Judgement Yard present Black Sounds of Freedom Album Listening Party, this Saturday, April 8th at Jr. Reid’s Rooftop Lounge – 39b Eastwood Park Road – in Kingston (JA). There will be performances by Luciano, Mykal Rose, Sizzla, Capleton, Lutan Fyah, Jr. Reid, Jah Thundah, Yatta Ken, Roots Underground and DJ Fyahman.

Trensettahs is a band of musicians, DJ’s, visual artists, thinkers, business people, and tech pioneers working to create and promote reggae music to reggae lovers all over the world.