For the 49th time, Ingalls Development Foundation – a board that connects donors with philanthropic investment opportunities in order to transform community medicine – will host its annual benefit gala on Saturday, June 25th. The location is the Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois.
The legendary party, which is done with a purpose, will feature the illustrious singer and songwriter Chaka Khan, whose career exceeds five decades. Get tickets here.
Emerging music label, Paul Patmore Production – owned and operated by businessman and former politician Paul Patmore – is now expanding its services. Effective immediately, in addition to producing and promoting quality reggae and dancehall music, they will be operating as an independent booking agency.
One of the company’s first signees is Jamaican singing sensation Jodian Pantry, whose upcoming EP – which is due out in July of this year – is being produced by the imprint. PP Production is now her non-exclusive booking agent. They have also just added upcoming dancehall artist Fresh King to their roster.
The creation of a Bookings Department is just one of many changes at Paul Patmore Production. In an effort to further expand their reach, the label has joined bandcamp, the online audio distribution platform that allows fans to buy directly from producers and artists; effectively cutting out the middleman. They have also created a bandcamp account for their first lady, Jodian Pantry.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
