Soca on the Beach is this Saturday, April 8th, at Bourbon Beach – on Norman Manley Blvd. – in Negril. This is a mature soca/calypso party that will feature Jamaican ska, calypso and soca band, The Dragonaires; Trisha Hamilton (from Trinidad), and legendary dancehall artist Admiral Bailey.
It will begin at 7pm with host Starboy Rodriquez; however the live show is not schedule to start until 9. General admission tickets are $6,000 JMD, while VIP is $10,000..
Porter’s Day Care will be having their 43rd Annual Palm Sunday Concert today, April 2nd, at The Baptist Worship Center – 4790 James Street – in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; starting at 3:30pm EDT. Pastor Edward ‘Busta’ Fields, Jekalyn Carr, Ricky Dillard and New G are all confirmed attendees.
Porter’s Day Care and Educational Center is a private family owned and operated educational facility that services children from ages 6 months to 12 years of age. They have an accredited program through NAEYC, and is ranked 4 out of 4 stars by the Keystone Stars Program. They have been servicing families in their local community for nearly 40 years.
Manchester recording artist Ce’Cile – who became a household name after collaborating with Sean Paul on his Grammy-winning album Dutty Rock – is back with a new single! Although she is widely regarded as a dancehall act, Ce’Cile‘s reggae songs are equally captivating. This can be credited to her rich musical history, which includes working as a backing vocalists for several bands and writing and producing songs with reggae performers like Jah Mason, Chrisinti and others.
Having said that, the new release is a powerful reggae track titled Let’s Work It Out. On it Ce’Cile reminds us that we are no better or worse than anyone else, and advises us to value and treat others the way we would like to be treated.
The rhythm for Let’s Work It Out was created by Josh Harris, who in addition to being the executive producer also played both bass and keyboards. Legendary drummer Carlton “Santa” Davis did the drums, while Jallanzo played the guitar. It was mixed by Tommi Tikkenen and mastered by Earle Holder; with backing vocals by Torch, who is also a recording artist in his own right.
Let’s Work It Out is a melodious, rhythmic, strong song. It is now available on all streaming platforms, courtesy of Big Feet Records.
The Worship Center Int’l Ministry – located at 6501 NW St James Drive in Port Saint Lucie, Florida – will be having their 1st Annual Easter Uprise Gospel Concert on Sunday, April 9th.
Operating under the theme ‘an encounter with the Lord,’ the event will feature Bro Gary, Second Chance, comedian Reverend St. Hope, and international recording artist Junior Tucker! Starting time is 5pm and there is a $45 entrance fee. Buy tickets here.
Although he has announced that 2023 will be his final year of touring, Max Romeo did not say anything about letting up on making new music. His latest release – published on March 31st – is A Little Time For We, a roots song done with The Congos.
The track, which was shared by Utopia France, was accompanied by its official video. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
On Monday, April 3rd and Tuesday, April 4th American pianist, record producer, songwriter, and musical arranger, Robert Glasper – who is fresh off his GRAMMY win for Best R&B Album – will do back-to-back double sets at the famed Blue Note Hawaii.
On both days he will do two sets, one at 6:30pm and the other at 9pm. Glasper will be supported by bassist Burniss Travis, drummer Justin Tyson and DJ Jahi Sundance. Get tickets here.
Bushman – Jamaica’s living musical legend, who is affectionately referred to as Nyah Man – will be celebrating his earth-strong in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, on April 23rd, from 9pm until…
Because of who is and what he has accomplished as an international recording artist, this event will be a birthday celebration like no other. Several top-tier veteran reggae acts are expected to join Bushman as his special guests; all of whom will also be performing live. Among them are Guyana’s #1 reggae singer Natural Black, and the man known in the industry as the Big Lion, Turbulence. As the lineup is still being finalized, additional performers will be announced in the coming days.
In addition to the live performances Bushman will also have several selectors on hand spinning the absolute best in roots reggae music. Confirmed deejays are DJ Lolipop (from Irie FM), Richie Lees, Sound Trooper and Danger Lee.
The event will be held at 8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge, which is located at 76 Main Street in the Beecham Plaza in Ocho Rios. Anyone coming out to ‘hold a vibe’ with Bushman should know that there is a $2,000 JMD entrance fee.
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