Three of the biggest names in American gospel music will be heading out on the road this summer. Kirk Franklin and Maverick City are collaborating on the Kingdom Tour, which will make stops in approximately 36 cities across North America (Canada and the United States).
It will officially begin on June 1st in Miami, Florida and will run until July 31st; ending in Denver, Colorado. The men will be joined by Jonathan McReynolds (as a special guest) on all shows.
The Toronto Mass Choir will do a special performance in celebration of Canadian gospel music on Saturday, March 26th at the Kingdom House Christian Centre (40 Holtby Avenue) in Brampton, Ontario.
The event will also feature local gospel artists Patricia Shirley, Kerroy Williams and Renée Rowe. All performers will be supported by a five-piece band for this live in-person show, that will be simultaneously streamed online in real time.
Current Public Health Measures from the Ontario government require all concert attendees to wear a mask at indoor events. Click here to buy tickets.
Later today, at approximately 2pm (local time) the Roots & Culture Festival will take place at 2 River Road, Cavaliers, Stony Hill. Patrons can look forward to a full day of activities such as hiking, arts and crafts, dubplate sessions etc. all topped off by live performances.
Confirmed performers are: Chezidek, Warrior King, Micah Shemaiah, Bescenta and Mark Wonder. Additional music will be provided by DJ Natty, DJ Kemesha and King Paradise Sound. Adult attendees will pay an admission fee of $1,000 JMD, while children are free.
Reggae lovers in the Texas area are anticipating the return of the 2022 Dallas Reggae Festival, which is set for April 9th and 10th at Addison Circle Park in Addison, Texas.
The organizers are equally excited, and have rolled out a stellar lineup that includes Don Carlos, Anthony B, Hempress Sativa, Third World, Lutan Fyah and more. See the festival’s official website for full details.
Chevelle Franklyn continues to make waves on the international scene with her ministry.
With over two decades below her belt as a gospel minster, she’s covered the globe with messages of hope, strength and faith, while simultaneously collaborating with various top-tier gospel artists.
The psalmist’s next appearance will see her sharing the physical stage in Charlotte, North Carolina, with several heavy hitters in both music and movies at the upcoming International Leadership Summit (ILS), hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes, Senior Pastor of the Potter’s House (TPH).
Called To Lead
Slated for March 31st to April 2nd, Franklyn will share the stage with two-time Academy Award-winning actor, director, producer and motivational speaker, Denzel Washington; New York Times bestselling author, Pastor Joel Osteen; Grammy award winning producer Donald Lawrence; serial song collaborator and fellow gospel music minister Israel Houghton, among others.
Speaking about the upcoming event, Franklyn states: “It’s always a joy to be able to lead God’s people in His presence. And to do this here on this platform I honor God with gratitude. We’re getting ready to encourage and inspire the leaders of the world as they get motivated to do the work they’ve been called to do. Now is the time to build.”
No stranger to leadership, Chevelle is accustomed to the title as she steers her ministry’s record label – N.O.W Records – as well as her own recording studio, Living Stone Studios, which is located in Kingston Jamaica. As a faith-based entrepreneur she has produced several albums under her brand, and has taken time to mentor emerging acts along the way. Chevelle Franklyn, who has garnered the support of Bishop Jakes over the years, recently lead a cross-cultural, virtual worship session at The Potter’s House.
Global Ministry Impact
Bishop T.D. Jakes, named “America’s Best Preacher” by Time Magazine, is very careful when selecting speakers and ministers for the ILS, which is now in its 11th year. Formerly called the International Pastors and Leadership Conference, the event has cultivated aspiring and tenured entrepreneurs, leaders, and influential change agents with invaluable leadership insights from powerful speakers like Tyler Perry.
With an international audience, Bishop Jakes reaches tens of thousands through his conferences and is a standard-bearer for ecclesial learning and professional development. His multimedia entertainment empire and expertise include film, television, radio, music, books, as well as an award-winning music label. Each impacting the global marketplace to stimulate wealth and development, specifically in the Black community.
Like many of her colleagues, Chevelle Franklyn has returned to the physical stage and is once again a mainstay at gospel conferences, concerts and seminars in Africa, Canada, Britain and the USA.
Click here to learn more about the International Leadership Summit
Rufftop Rock I, the Rastafarian singer who is known worldwide for his roots music, has just shared what many are calling a lovers-rock reggae fused with afrobeat single, titled Commitment.
Although recorded many years ago, Rock I and his team have only just put out the soothing track in mid February. To that end, it was strategically published on all digital music platforms just days before valentine’s.
Commitment is a love song. In a very sensual and passionate manner Rufftop Rock I tells his lady how much he loves her and enjoys having her around. Listening to the record one gets the sense that she was in the studio with him while the words were being sung. This is because the passion is palpable!
Commitment was produced by both Rufftop Rock I and John Marcus, the producer who is known most for his affiliation with Sizzla Kalonji‘s Judgement Yard. He is also the CEO and owner of Chop Chop Productions, the record label on which Commitment was released. On a more personal note, John Marcus and Rufftop Rock I are first cousins, so a collaboration was inevitable.
American hip-hop group Goodie Mob is in the middle of their “4 My People Tour,” which kicked off at the beginning of the month with dates in seven cities.
The New York and Charlotte shows have already passed. The remaining events are scheduled for Seattle on March 24th, Los Angeles on the 25th, Sacramento on the 26th and Oakland on the 27th.
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