At the end of October – specifically on the 28th – EU based production team Irie Ites, in collaboration with Evidence Music, released the Watch Dem Riddim.
This is a one drop reggae rhythm that features two of Jamaica’s legendary roots artists: Sugar Minott (with Watch Dem) and Tristan Palmer (with Never Get Weary).
Click here to stream / download the Watch Dem Riddim from your preferred music platform.
The 1st annual Caribbean Winter Festival is set for Saturday, December 10th at T.H.A.P Courtyard – 5508 N 50th Street – in Tampa, Florida. This island music event is being presented by DND Entertainment and Bassline Muzik Ent.
The lineup includes Denise Belfon, Demarco, Yaksta, Kinsy and Jah Tiff; with additional music by DJ Kirky-C, DJ Klive and Lips International. Tickets and additional information are available on eventbrite.
Reggae singer Ernie Smith, who rose to prominence in the 1970s, will be having a Crismus Cantata at the University of the West Indies – Mona Campus on Sunday, December 4th. The concert will be held in the university’s chapel.
Smith will perform live, and will be joined by two other accomplished artists: Gem Myers and Boris Gardiner. Starting time is 5pm, and there is a $6,000 JMD entrance fee.
Ernie Smith‘s first chart success came in the late 1960s with Bend Down, which was followed by several hits in Jamaica: Ride on Sammy, One Dream, and Pitta Patta. In 1973, he was honored by the Jamaican government with The Badge of Honor For Meritorious Service in the Field of Music.
Bajans all over the world will celebrate their independence at the end of November. That said, there are countless festivities happening throughout the month, as everyone gets ready for the big day. One such event is Imagine Weekend.
Imagine Weekend is arguably one of the most anticipated events in Barbados right now. This is three parties, starring four major acts, taking place on one weekend.
On Friday, November 25th, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man will headline the Iconic Concert at Kensington Oval. This will be followed by Twisted in Paradise, a cruise on board the Harbour Master. And on the final day, the 27th, Machel Montano and Popcaan will perform at an unannounced location. Get additional information at imagineweekend-dot–com.
On Sunday, December 11th, Rasta Lion Wear will host the Jamhuri Day Celebration – an East-African festival – at Heko Farm (55 Canterbury Road West) in Lara, Victoria, Australia.
The lineup includes multi-award winning Kenyan band Sauti Sol; one of Kenya’s most popular Kikuyu secular musician, Musaimo; and Jamaican roots-reggae singer Turbulence. DJ Double Trouble and DJ Kalonje are also on the program. Get tickets here.
Women, Build! Global – the organization dedicated to empowering women while creating an environment for them to pursue their highest potential – will be having a Women’s Leadership Retreat, dubbed The JESUS Mandate.
It will take place on November 17, 18 and 19 at the Wyndham Lancaster Resort & Convention Center – 2300 E Lincoln Hwy – in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The event will present speaker Jessica Harrison, Pastor Stephanie Ike, worship leader Jennifer Lewin and many more powerful women of God. It is being hosted by Apostle Yolanda M. Stith. For additional information visit WBG’s official website.
Veteran gospel vocalist Marvia Providence will be heading to Grenada on Saturday, November 19th for The Blood Tour. She will perform at the Gateway Conference Center (Maurice Bishop Memorial Highway), and will be joined by several local artists.
Marvia is an experienced minister who has shared the stage with several other great ministers over the years: TV Evangelist Paula White, Eddy Long, John Francis, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Sheryl Brady, Beverly Crawford, Bishop Neil C. Ellis and many other men and women of God.
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