Rhoda Isabella’s Bio (@rhoda_isabella)

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Popularly known for her soulful and powerfully anointed performances, she is often compared with popular international psalmist Maranda Curtis, whom she lauds as one of her inspirations along with Benita Jones, Mali Music, Darrel Walls from the Walls Group and Kirk Franklin. Rhoda is a warm, caring, very committed and an effervescent individual who loves wholeheartedly and values family and friendship. Her life is characterized by her deep relationship with Christ and her commitment to fulfilling her purpose by impacting the world with the undiluted message of God’s love through music. After the dissolving of the group iWorshipp in March 2017, she has embarked on a new mission as a solo gospel recording artiste.

Having had her fair share of real life experiences and struggled with low self esteem, she now has a new found determination to stay true to her calling and create an impact across the world, as a bold ambassador for Christ in the earth. For Rhoda, when she found music she found herself.

Kabaka Pyramid Will Be Back In Santa Cruz For A Live Performance At Moe’s Alley On July 31st (@Kabakapyramid)

On Wednesday, July 31st, Jamaican reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid will be returning to Moe’s Alley (1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California. With support from his own Bebble Rockers, Kabaka is expected to deliver a full set. Pacific Roots & DJ Spleece are also confirmed for the show.

For those not familiar with him, Kabaka Pyramid is a conscious revolutionary lyricist with a unique musical style; blending the power, energy and melody of Reggae with the lyricism of Hip-hop.

Elephant Man, Junior Reid, Estelle & Raging Fyah For VP’s Summerstage Concert On Aug. 10th (@EstelleDarlings @VPRecords)

vp summerstageIt’s been 40 years since Vincent and Patricia Chin set up VP Records in Jamaica, Queens; the success of that shop would prompt them to found VP Records, now one of the most important sources of reggae and dancehall music in the world.

To celebrate, VP hosts a showcase with some of its illustrious alumni: Elephant Man, whose 2003 hit “Pon di River, Pon di Bank” and collaborations with Wyclef Jean and Busta Rhymes helped further blur the lines between dancehall and hip hop; Junior Reid, the former Black Uhuru vocalist whose 1989 classic “One Blood” has spawned countless remakes and interpolations; Estelle, the genre-bending, Grammy-winning English singer best known for her Kanye West collaboration “American Boy” and now has her own album, Lover’s Rock, with VP; and Grammy-nominated Raging Fyah, a five-piece band from Kingston, Jamaica that makes music bound to the roots rock reggae tradition.

The event will take place at Summerstage Performance Venue (Central Park) in New York on Saturday, August 10th from 5 to 10 PM.

Clinton Fearon Booked For The Flamingo Cantina In Texas This September (@clintonfearon)

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Composer, songwriter, singer and performer, Clinton Fearon, will be live at the Flamingo Cantina (515 East 6th Street) in Austin, Texas on Friday, September 13th. He will be supported by Cas Haley.

This event begins at 9 PM and tickets, which are going for $15 USD, can be purchased via eventbrite.com.

Sizzla Will Be ‘Chilling On The Illinois’ With Kabaka Pyramid, Spragga Benz & Others On August 2nd & 3rd

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The inaugural Chilling On The Illinois Reggae festival in Cave Junction, Oregon is extending its riverfront property, Earth People’s Park, to the Reggae community, with intentions of spreading love and unity through live music, camping, meditation and much more.

As such, they have added reggae and dancehall giants Sizzla Kalonji, Spragga Benz, Kabaka Pyramid, Toots and the Maytals and several others to their lineup. The event will take place on August 2nd and 3rd, 2019.

Jesse Royal, No Maddz & Others Confirmed For I-Rise Concert In St. Ann On August 1st (@JesseRoyal1)

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On Thursday, August 1st, Tastee in collaboration with Solid Agency will be hosting an event dubbed I-Rise. This is a conscious stage show and dance that will be held at the Kaya Herb House (Drax Hall, St Ann). There will be performances from Jesse Royal, No Maddz, Eva Flow, Skorcha, Jamila Falak and many more; with music by Yaad Core and DJ Stamma.

I-Rise is an early event that will begin at 4 PM. Tickets, which can be purchased via www.spfweekend.com, are currently available for $2,000.

Grenada’s Lava Man To Perform In Toronto On August 2nd

Lava Man and Grenada Jab Jab Boss present JAB JAB J’OUVERT on Caribana Friday, August 2nd, from 11 PM to 5:30 AM at the Taj Banquet Hall & Convention Centre (4611 Steeles Ave W) in North York, Ontario.

JAB JAB J’OUVERT is not about one country, it’s about the entire Caribbean! As such, the event will feature LAVA MAN & Friends live from Grenada as well as Jab King, Wuss Ways and several other selectors and artists.