Wolf Trap will host an extraordinary evening of reggae on Thursday, September 18, 2025, as Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear share the stage at the Filene Center in Vienna, Virginia.

These two legendary Jamaican artists are set to deliver memorable performances, blending timeless anthems with uplifting rhythms. Fans can look forward to hearing Ziggy Marley’s signature hits like “Sunshine” and “Positive Vibration,” alongside the powerful, roots-driven sounds of Burning Spear: Identity, Driver, etc.

Gates open at 6:30 PM, and tickets start at $57. Music lovers are encouraged to secure their seats early for what promises to be one of the standout concerts of the summer.

For more details and ticket information, visit www.wolftrap.org.

Late last year, reggae singer Ambelique teamed up with veteran producer Willie Lindo to release “Blind Spot”, a 14-track album that went live on streaming platforms on November 15, under HeavyBeat Records. 

A few months after the release, the opening track “I’m Thankful”—a heartfelt song expressing gratitude to God—began gaining heavy rotation on reggae radio programs worldwide. Its success inspired Ambelique and Lindo to film an official video, directed by Maria Jackson 27, at Fort Lauderdale Beach and Deerfield Park (Florida) in April. The video is now available on YouTube.

“Blind Spot”, crafted without any collaborative features, is powered by a stellar lineup of legendary musicians and vocalists: the late Robbie Shakespeare on bass, Sly Dunbar and Kashief Lindo on drum programming, Paul Douglas on drums, Robbie Lyn and Dave Richards on keys, Dean Fraser on saxophone, Willie Lindo and Hux Brown on guitar, and backing vocals from Ambelique, Pam Hall, Nikesha Lindo, and Shavanique.

With its rich musicianship and timeless reggae feel, “Blind Spot” is streaming worldwide on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, iTunes, and more.

After years of touring and recording with A-list artists like Julian Marley, Roodby “Speedyking” Ligonde decided it was time to work on his own project. A series of recording sessions with Danny Breakenridge of Upstairs Music resulted in ‘Upstairs Percussions,’ his first album.

Released by the South Florida-based label in November 2024, the album showcases the veteran musician’s percussive expertise across 10 tracks.

‘Upstairs Percussions’, Speedyking explained, whetted his appetite for even more solo work. “By having to record and to have the privilege to work with some amazing people and produce Jah Jah music, it makes me wanna do more productions and all. I don’t only express myself but release some of the frequency in me. Like I said, there is more to come, that’s just the beginning and we are not ready to stop making Rastafari music,” he said.

For the past 10 years, Speedyking has recorded and toured with the Grammy-winning Marley. Referring to Julian as “a cool artist”, he played on the singer-songwriter’s 2019 Grammy-nominated album, ‘As I Am’. Speedyking can also be heard on ‘Colors of Royal’, Julian’s album with Antaeus, which won the 2024 Grammy for Best Reggae Album.

In mid-2023, the Haiti-born musician began working on his solo album which he describes as “pure roots-reggae, traditional reggae.” ‘Upstairs Percussions’ was released after years of Speedyking playing for high-profile acts such as Stephen Marley, Louie Culture and Betty Wright. The sessions with Breakenridge were fruitful.