Nigerian pop-star Burna Boy is on a world tour in support of his sixth studio album: Love, Damini. The afrobeat record was released in July of this year, and it features several international performers including Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan.
That said, Burna Boy will be doing a full set at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on Sunday, December 18. We are still not clear on who else will be on the show.
Genesis 2023 is an event being presented by the promoters of the longest running New Year’s Eve Ball in Brooklyn. It’s scheduled for December 31st at the Tropical Breeze Ballroom, located at 1367 Utica Avenue (Brooklyn, New York).
Musical entertainment will be provided by some of the best selectors in the business; and they have just added trending soca star GBM Nutron to the lineup. Tickets are available on eventbrite.
Singer-songwriter Regina Belle – who rose to prominence in the late 80s/early 90s with hitsongs Baby Come To Me and Make It Like It Was – will perform at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club (7719 Wisconsin Avenue) in Bethesda, Maryland this Saturday, December 3rd.
She will be joined by jazz violinist Ken Ford, who have done work in various musical styles: classical, R&B, neo soul, and contemporary jazz. Buy tickets here.
This Sunday – December 4th – Atlanta will be treated to the best in rhythm and blues, as the R&B Music Experience stops at State Farm Arena (One State Farm Drive).
Confirmed performers are: Bobby Brown, Xscape, Dru Hill, 112, Silk, and Shai. And because this is a special holiday edition of the R&B Music Experience, they have now added El Debarge to the lineup. Get tickets here.
Raging Fyah, the Grammy-nominated reggae band from Jamaica, is back! They recently released a new lovers-rock reggae tune called One Day Soon via VP Music Group Inc. The beautiful love song, which features veteran dancehall artist Josey Wales, has been getting great reviews from both members of the public and industry insiders.
Click here to stream and download One Day Soon from your preferred music platform, and here to check out the lyric video.
Blood In The Streets is the newest single from roots-reggae artist Samory I. It was released approximately two weeks ago via Overstand Entertainment under license to Easy Star Records. The official visuals, which was directed by Ruption of RD Films, was also shared.
The song addresses Jamaica’s high murder rate, an ongoing problem that the nation has been grappling with for years. Click here or on the image above to check out the video, and remember to like, comment and share.
Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise is scheduled to sail from Wednesday, December 7th to Monday the 12th, on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas, out of Miami, Florida Port Terminals. It will make stops in Montego Bay and Ocho Rio in Jamaica. The organizers are promising the ultimate reggae experience with some of the world’s most respected reggae artists, selectors and public figures on-board.
Confirmed are: Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, Stephen ‘Ragga’ Marley, Burning Spear, Shabba Ranks, Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Maxi Priest, Tarrus Riley, Morgan Heritage, J Boog, Johnny Osbourne, Cham, Cocoa Tea, Ding Dong, T.O.K., Kabaka Pyramid, Etana, Christopher Ellis, and Naomi Cowan.
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