The concert for Jamaican reggae group Black Uhuru and veteran dancehall chanter Big youth that was to take place at Junction 1 – 37 Rosyth Road – in Glasgow, UK on Thursday, August 4th, has been postponed until September 10th. The lineup – which includes the world-renowned Upper Cut Band – will remain the same.
The new date will also feature British roots rock reggae band Riddemption, as well some local sound systems with MC Campeazi. Get tickets here.
Regretfully, Jodian Pantry‘s EP release was pushed back due to production delays that were out of her control. The team at Paul Patmore Production – the imprint with which Pantry is signed – is now anticipating that the project will be ready in mid to late August. They are also promising to make an official announcement once the new date has been decided.
That said, Jodian Pantry continues to have a packed schedule that includes interviews, public appearances and live performances. This weekend alone she will be singing at four events; three of which will be on the same day.
Pantry kicked off the weekend with a performance at Prison Oval on Friday, July 29; this is an event that was hosted by Jamaica’s Ministry of Health & Wellness. On Sunday, the 31st, she will join thousands of mourners at the funeral service for the Clarendon mother and her four children who were murdered at their home in the community of Cocoa Piece. Pantry, who is a gospel recording artist, will attempt to bring some comfort to the family and friends of the deceased through her music ministry.
Following the burial, Jodian will head to the Elethe Mall Plaza in Mandeville at approximately 6pm for the Fashium – Colors Edition fashion show. This is the only fashion pageantry that will see girls from different parishes competing. Pantry, the event’s special guest artist, will provide the musical entertainment.
Her final stop for the day will be at the Sligoville Stadium for Emanci-Fest 2022. Here she will join Sista Pat, Carey Sayles and Kevin Downswell for a gospel concert that is free to the public. Emanci-Fest is a two day festival that is held annually to preserve the heritage and safeguard the legacy of the area as Jamaica’s first liberated village. Jodian Pantry received a special invitation from M.P. Natalie Neita-Garvey, a long time supporter, who is instrumental in the staging of Emanci-Fest.
Nigerian singer-songwriter Sinach will perform live in Whitby, Ontario on Friday, August 19th. She will be hosted at Canada Christian College (300 Water Sreet) by Apostle Dominion King. The event will also feature Kimberly Ade.
Sinach is the first singer-songwriter to top the Billboard Christian Songwriter chart for twelve weeks in a row. Her song “Way Maker,” got three nominations and won the Song of the Year at the 51st GMA Dove Awards, making her the first Nigerian to win the award. She also won the BMI song of the year, and in 2021 was recognized by the US Congress while on tour in America.
In March 2020 while the world collectively paused, legendary artist, DJ, and photographer D-Nice launched Club Quarantine on Instagram Live. This revolutionary virtual club safely brought millions together to experience community amid global isolation. Now D-Nice is bringing the party to Carnegie Hall (in New York) on August 4th.
Following a sold-out performance at the Hollywood Bowl in August 2021, Club Quarantine Live continues with a very special guest lineup which includes Ashanti, Jadakiss, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Hezekiah Walker, DJ Clark Kent, CL Smooth, Igmar Thomas and the Revive Big Band. It will be hosted by Chris Spencer.
SOURCE: CARNEGIE HALL
Matured, the brand new album by reggae veteran Anthony Malvo – released on July 15, 2022 – is impeccable in every way. The singer who captured our attention in 1989 after his megahit with Tiger, Come Back To Me, is all grown-up: musically and in reality.
His maturity is audible on the twelve-track reggae LP. However, it is more pronounced on the lovers-rock tunes that were clearly sung by a man that truly knows what it feels like to be in love. The inspirational songs, though fewer in number, are equally gripping, especially as they give an insight into the spiritual side of the singer. And with only one collaboration – Tell Me, done with Pressure Busspipe – Anthony Malvo‘s musical skills and diversity are on full display.
Most of the songs on Matured were produced by Anthony Malvo (for Malvo Entertainment) and his very good friend and colleague Ferdy of IzaYoungBoy Productions. Additional credits go to Delly Ranx‘s Pure Music, Duggy Benz from Red Square and Reggae Vibes Production.
When asked what he would like listeners to take away from this album Anthony Malvo said the following: “I would like listeners to know that great music is still making and reggae music is still alive and kicking down doors.” And that is so true! Matured is now available on all music platforms. It is a great body of work performed by an exceptional talent who has been in the business for approximately four decades. If you love reggae music you should add this album to your collection.
On Sunday, July 31st, Barbican in London (UK) will present a one-night-only chance to see three soul legends on one stage. The talents of Brenda Russell, Angela Winbush and Regina Belle will be showcased in three solo sets.
Brenda Russell’s hits like ‘So Good So Right,’ ‘Get Here’ and ‘Piano In The Dark’ have embedded themselves in our culture for over 40 years, and she continues to have an acclaimed career. As for Angela Winbush, she rose to fame first in the early 80s as one half of the R&B duo René & Angela and has since scored hits as a solo artist selling over ten million albums and singles worldwide.
Finally, Regina Belle has had a successful career of over 30 years spanning soul, jazz, urban and gospel music. Click here to buy tickets.
SOURCE: BARBICAN
On January 24th Paul Patmore Production published What Never Happen In Years, an uplifting reggae tune performed by the man affectionately referred to as Jah messenger – Luciano. The song is on the Pick Myself Up Riddim, which only has one other number: the title track done by Jodian Pantry.
Luciano uses What Never Happen In Years to encourage listeners not to loose hope regardless how long they must endure; because, as he puts it: “what never happen in years Jah can make it happen in one day – He will wipe all your tears and cast your fears away.”
Some may argue that the previous line is only a cliché sung by many artists on their respective songs. The response to that argument is this: consider the source. In the early 90s Luciano was at the forefront of the Rasta renaissance movement in the dancehall industry and after Garnett Silk‘s death in late 1994, many looked to Luciano to continue consciousness in reggae music. He has done that. His track record over the years – literally and figuratively – is what authenticates his words on What Never Happen In Years.
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