On Saturday, August 22nd, organizers of the annual Grenada Day Festival in Toronto (Canada) will deliver a virtual experience for 2020.
In a buildup that started on the 15th, they have hinted to what viewers can expect on the big day; which is video playback of some of the best performances by some of Grenada’s biggest musical stars.
The stream will begin at 12 noon (local time) via gemfm dot ca.
At the end of 2019, Jamaican reggae singer Talmigila began working on a single, which eventually became a six-track EP titled “Master Mind.” The project was completed and officially released on June 1st, 2020, via Talmigila‘s own Banjo Simmonds Music label.
The entire EP is all about highlighting and questioning the “Master Mind” behind the current state of the world; while also sending a “Rasta Message” that encourages everyone to “Wake Up“! Producers and engineers that played a role in bringing this project to light are: Benjamin Jackson (bass player and lead guitarist), Peter Williams aka Peter Pan or Sprangy (keyboard), Lalumba – who is featured on one of the track – and Adrian from Supreme Studio in Miami, Florida. All harmonies were done by Twiggie.
In response to the current crisis and its disproportionate impact on communities of color, the 2020 American Black Film Festival will now be held as a virtual event. It will feature a wide range of recording artists, actors and public figures. Some of the confirmed acts include: MC Lyte, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and that is just to name a few.
Continuing the tradition of the live festival, the digital version will include screenings, celebrity conversations, panels and seminars centered around the business of entertainment, as well as virtual networking opportunities.
The 24th annual American Black Film Festival will take place from Friday, August 21st through Sunday, August 30th, and it will stream live via abff dot com.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Kashief Lindo, who is an artist, musician and producer, has committed to giving listeners nothing but high quality, authentic reggae music.
Earlier this year he shared a six-track (6) EP, titled “Justice – A Conscious Journey.” The project is a collection of well produced reggae songs that address racial injustice as seen from his vantage point. It features songs like “Just Another Question,” which talks about the importance of protecting our children; and “How Long,” which literally questions how long white supremacists will continue in their terror of hatred.
The EP, which is produced by Willie Lindo, is on the family’s own Heavybeat Records label.
ABOUT HEAVYBEAT RECORDS
Heavybeat Records is a independent label that has carved out a reputation for punching above its weight, producing solid reggae gems such as Beres Hammond‘s What One Dance Can Do, classics such as Dennis Brown‘s Inseparable, and timeless anthems like I Wanna Wake Up With You by Boris Gardiner.
The three day staging of the 2020 Chiala Afrika Festival will take place this weekend, starting on Friday at 8 PM UTC. It will be held at the Oeversee Park (Graz, Austria), which has enough space to accommodate a crowd while maintaining social distancing.
The organizers have added reggae artist Anthony B to the lineup, confirming that he will be supported by a live band.
Dancehall artist Jahmiel has been very creative throughout the covid-19 period. He has consistently released new music, which in most cases are followed up immediately with some visuals.
Continuing on that path, this past Friday – August 14th – he shared a new song and video dubbed “All The Girls.” The visuals for the track can be summed up in one word, sweet, as it shows a softer side of the deejay.
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On September 3rd, Jamaicans will go to the polls to elect the government, which is to serve the nation for the next five years. That being said, politicians on both side of the aisle are in full campaign mode. The colors – green and orange – are out, posters are up all across the island, rallies are being held and dubplates are being played.
Election time in Jamaica has, in some areas, become somewhat of a festive season in recent years. Though we are glad to see that you can now openly declare your choice without worrying about losing your life, we want to remind all Jamaicans that this is a serious decision that should not be taken lightly.
What we here at MJ Magazine are noticing is that politicians are using music and entertainment to distract voters from their record. Politicians in the two major political parties have been sharing dubs by some of the biggest reggae and dancehall artists; and we fear that voters may go to the polls with the best dubplate in mind as oppose to the person’s record.
In closing, our advise is to enjoy the music but vote for the person who has been honestly working for the people.
