R&B and soul singer Macy Gray will be live in concert at the Bergen Performing Arts Center – 30 N. Van Brunt Street – in Englewood, New Jersey, this Friday, February 10th. Showtime is 8pm, and tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster-dot-com.
American soul-jazz group Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, also known as DLO3, will perform at the Lodge Room – 104 N Ave 56 2nd floor – in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, February 22nd.
The event, which is being presented by Artsdontsleep, is a part of the Jazz is Dead series. This is an all ages show that’s scheduled to begin at 7pm. General admission is only $20.
On Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd, singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer, John Legend, will perform at Wolf Trap (Filene Center) in Vienna, Virginia. Because of his EGOT status – winner of at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award – it goes without saying that tickets for these shows will sell fast.
That being said, Wolf Trap has announced that they will go on sale on Friday, February 17th at 10am. Additional information and access to passes are available on their website.
Capleton, one of the most inspirational dancehall artists of our time, has just shared the official video for Over Come Obstacles. The track is featured on the Treasure Map Riddim, released last summer by Hon’y Combs Records.
All of King Shango‘s songs are, for the most part, positive, uplifting, and reality-based. This new record, Overcome Obstacles, is no different. If you have not yet seen the clip, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
As a part of Reggae Wednesdays, JaRIA (Jamaica Reggae Industry Association) will present One Drop Of Harmony and Word Sound Power at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, Jamaica, today.
One Drop Of Harmony, scheduled for 10am to 1pm, will feature live performances by Shuga, David Cairol, and Iyah Syte, with host Brian Brown. While Word Sound Power, which will take place later in the day (6-10pm) will have sets by Andrew Tosh, Hezron, Rosh Reign, and Mackie Conscious, as well as the aforementioned performers. Jackie Norman from Mello FM will host the evening program.
Both events are free and open to the public.
On Monday, February 6th, all roads lead to Emancipation Park in New Kingston, Jamaica, for a Musical Tribute To Bob Marley. This event is being powered by The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in collaboration with the Bob Marley Foundation.
Some of the island’s most recognized artists will be performing: Julian Marley, Capleton, Lutan Fyah, Gyptian, George Nooks, Admiral Tibet, Dennis Walks, G Whizz, Droop Lion, and Max Romeo. They will be supported by the Blak Soil Band. Admission is Free!
Congratulations are in order for Kabaka Pyramid, who won his first Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 65th Grammy Awards, held on February 5th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
He won with his sophomore album, The Kalling, released in September, 2022 via Bebble Rock Music and Ghetto Youths International.
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