Jah9 & Richie Stephens Confirmed For Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival In January (@Jah9)

The organizers of the 2021 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival have announced that reggae singers Richie Stephens and Jah9 are confirmed and will be on the lineup.

The virtual event will take place from Thursday, January 28th through to Saturday, January 30th.

Bugle Shares Feel-Good Video For “Life Still Well” (@BugleAn9ted)

A few days ago Bugle shared the official video for his single, “Life Still Well,” which is on the Natural Bond Entertainment label. Much like the song itself, the visual gives off a bright, positive, up-beat energy that makes you want to keep listening and watching.

After viewing it a couple of times I think the feel-good vibe comes directly from Bugle, who genuinely seems very happy in this clip. Click here to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.

Canada’s House Of Praise Will End 2020 With A 3-Day Virtual Concert

House of Praise – located at 3105 Dixie Road in Mississauga, Ontario – will present “Heaven on Earth,” a three-day virtual praise and worship experience, on December 29th, 30th and 31st. This is a free-for-all event that will feature PWA, Jide Adeoye, Patricia Shirley, Chevelle Franklyn, Kola Bekes and a host of other ministers.

The full show will stream live on House of Praise’s YouTube channel starting at 7 PM.

New Dancehall Video: Kiprich – Doh Size Up (@direalkiprich)

I have always felt that Kiprich is underrated as a lyricist. Though this song – “Doh Size Up” – does not particularly display his lyrical prowess, it does give a little insight into this man’s musical talent.

Click here or on the image above to check out the video for “Doh Size Up“ and remember to like, comment and share.

Hip-Hop Icon Rakim To Do New Year’s Eve Concert (@OfficialRakim @jperiodBK)

At 6:00 PM PST on new year’s eve, hip-hop icon Rakim will perform some of his classics as well as some never-before-heard freestyles live from New York City. He will be joined by J. Period, who is expected to deliver new remixes and premiere a video of the two men.

Click here to for additional information and to purchase tickets.

Canadian Reggae Promoter Denise Jones Will Be Laid To Rest On Sun. Dec. 27th

Funeral services for Jamaican-Canadian reggae promoter, Denise Jones, will take place on Sunday, December 27th at 1:00 PM EST. Due to the restrictions put in place because of the pandemic, there will only be a small gathering of family members at the Brampton Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Everyone else is encouraged to view the proceedings online at http://bramptonsda.org/live-streaming.

Jamaica Joins Several Western Countries In Banning Flights From The UK

The Jamaican government has just announced that they are joining several western countries in banning flights from the UK due to the new strain of covid19 rapidly spreading in that country.

The ban will be in effect for a period of two weeks, ending on January 4th, 2021. That being said, outbound and incoming flights will be allowed up to midnight, Tuesday, December 22nd.

Other countries that have suspended flights from the UK are: Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Iran, Colombia and Morocco.