From Saturday, October 12th, through Saturday, October 18th, Virginia State University will be having a homecoming tour for their football team, the Trojans. The week long celebration will feature a Comedy Show, a Talent Concert and a Gospel Extravaganza.
The Gospel Extravaganza will be held on Sunday, October 13th at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center (20809 2nd Ave) in Petersburg, Virginia. The organizers have confirmed gospel artist Tye Tribbett as this year’s headliner.
One of the most influential rappers of all time, Big Daddy Kane, will be doing back to back sets at Yoshi’s on Saturday, October 26th. The first set will be at 7:30 PM, while the second is scheduled for 9:30 PM.
Yoshi’s is located at 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, in Oakland, California. Tickets start at $44 USD and go all the way up to $84 USD.
Reggae artist Jah Mason will be performing in Zion City, Guinea, Africa this weekend! The event is being hosted by Kanamacina Records and Black Mafia, in collaboration with Ceras Travel Agency. There is an entrance fee of 20.000 GNF (Guinean Franc).
Frontline Productions will be hosting veteran reggae artist Glen Washington at The Blue Bamboo in St. Croix on Friday, October 25th. He will be supported by Little J and Jacqalin.
Advance tickets, which are going for $25 USD, can be purchased from Frontline Bar and Restaurant. Keep in mind that tickets will be $35 USD at the gate.
Runthings Records Promotion will be hosting reggae artist Lukie D at the Kasni Event Venue (5637 Finch Ave. E Unit 1) in Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, November 2nd. This is an 80’s / 90’s party that will see Lukie D doing all his big hits.
This event, which will also feature several surprise guest performers, is scheduled to start at 9 PM and there is a $30 entrance fee.
On Monday, October 7th, Yasiin Bey will be reading from selected poems (Ezra Pound, Hafiz, Rumi and others), as well as sharing special musical selections like Ethiopian throat singing and old Brazillian acoustic at the Wythe Hotel (80 Wythe Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York. This will be an intimate look into what informs his creativity.
It will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. There is an admission fee of approximately $25 USD.
On Saturday, October 19th, there will be a ‘Reggae Salute’ in the form of a live concert done to honor Jamaica’s National Heroes at Sabina Park (24 South Camp Rd) in Kingston.
The organizers have confirmed Stur Gav Sound, Ugly Man, Peter Metro, Little John, Burro Banton, Boom Boom and Harry Hype to provide some musical entertainment for the patrons. The gates will open at 9 PM and there is an $800 JMD entrance fee.
