India.Arie To Headline Black Girls Rock! Fest (@indiaarie)

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

As Black Girls Rock Fest will be collaborating with the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) for the very first time, it made sense to invite soul singer and guitarist India.Arie to be this year’s headliner.

It’s slated for June 30th and July 1st, 2022, at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall (Washington, D.C.), with multi-award-winning conductor and arranger Dr. Henry Panion III at the helm. Tickets, which range from $49 to $139 USD are available at the Kennedy Center box office, on the Kennedy Center website, or by calling (202) 467-4600.

“Essence Festival Of Culture” Returns To New Orleans This Summer (@essence)

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Delicious food and unforgettable entertainment are what’s in store for patrons of the 2022 Essence Festival Of Culture this Summer. Set for June 30th to July 3rd, the festival will take place at different venues in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Evening concerts will be at the Caesars Superdome; this does not not include the Essence After Dark shows. However, most of the daytime programming will go down at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

The lineup is as follows: Kevin Hart (Thursday); Beenie Man, Machel Montano, Nicki Minaj, Kes and Mikey Guyton (Friday); Janet Jackson, Jazmine Sullivan, Summer Walker, Carl Thomas, Stephanie Mills, Lucky Daye and D-Nice and friends (Saturday); and finally, New Edition, Isley Brothers, Method Man, Tems, City Girls, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Wizkid, The Roots and friends (Sunday).

Macka B To Headline The 2022 Seasplash Festival (@mackab)

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This year is the 20th edition of the Seasplash Festival, one of the longest-running independent festivals in Croatia. To mark the occasion, they have booked Macka B – Jamaican reggae artist, performer and activist with a career spanning thirty years – as one of the main headliners.

Although Macka B is regarded as one of Britain’s most influential dancehall DJs, patrons will be treated to various musical styles: reggae, dub, drum & bass, dancehall, jungle, ska and electronic music.

The three-day Seasplash Festival kicks off on July 14th and runs until the 17th in the beautiful city of Martinska near Šibenik (Croatia). Get tickets and additional information here.

Chezidek Partners With Little Lion Sound On New Single “Champion”

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

At the end of May Rastafarian singer Chezidek joined forces with Little Lion Sound for the dubplate-style single, Champion. A few days after the audio went live on streaming platforms, the official video was release.

The visuals, which were captured in both Geneva and Jamaica, can be viewed on Evidence Music’s YouTube channel.

The Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival Will Feature Tarrus Riley, Gyptian & Others

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Rain or shine, the Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival goes down at Bayfront Festival Park at 5th Avenue West and Railroad Street in Duluth, Minnesota on July 16, 2022.

The celebration of world music will feature a wide array of artists, including Afro B, Gyptian, Tarrus Riley, Ce’Cile, and others. Additional music will be provided by Carolyne Naomi, Indika, Sound of Fujun and Nerry. Get tickets here.

Dancehall Legend Yellowman Booked For Shank Hall In Milwaukee

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Next month the original dancehall king, Yellowman, will be performing at Shank Hall – 1434 North Farwell Ave – in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His supporting music will be provided by the one and only Sagittarius Band.

Date and time is Wednesday, July 6th at 8pm. This is a twenty-one and older event, with a general admission fee of $20 USD. Get tickets here.

Agent Sasco Will Be In Toronto For Canada Day Weekend (@AgentSasco)

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The Black Shadow family will present dancehall giant Agent Sasco at the Chandni Convention Centre – 5 Gateway Boulevard – in Brampton, Ontario, on Saturday, July 2nd.

The event will also feature Tiffanie Malvo, Sassy Diva and Planky. It will be hosted by Nikki Hype, Lady Hilly and Jermaine Squad. Sounds that will be juggling are Cash Money, Magnum Force, DJ Flare, Imperial (from New York), and of course Black Shadow. Buy tickets here.