On Sunday November 11th, the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival will take place at Markham Park Sunrise, Florida from 10 AM to 10 PM. The event will feature a lineup of A-list reggae acts, namely: Freddy McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Chino and Lust.
For additional information such as tickets, directions etc. visit: www.JerkFestival.com or call 954-634-2706
The 8th edition of the Donnsa Reggae Festival will take place at the Anjalay Stadium (in Mauritius) on October 20th, 2018. The organizers have confirmed three international reggae acts as headliners: Anthony B, Nkulee Dube and Crosby. Anthony B is a well known Jamaican artist whose lyrics advocate freedom, equality and the need to fight for these values; Nkulee Dube is the daughter of Lucky Dube; and Crosby is the current trending reggae artist in Cape Town. The festival will also feature local artists like: The Prophecy, OSB Crew, Matrix, and many more.
Performances at the Donnsa Reggae Festival will begin at 18h and will continue until the wee hours of the morning. This event is being presented by Live n Direk Entertainment in collaboration with Coulisse VIP.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has announced – via his management team – that he will have to cancel all his shows scheduled for October, 2018. The announcement comes as the artist is currently in the hospital recovering from a broken hip.
For additional information, please visit Jimmy Cliff’s official website: www.jimmycliff.com
IMSTA FESTA TORONTO, which takes place at Ryerson University on October 13th, is the ultimate celebration of music technology, packed with Exhibits, Panels, Master Classes, Song Reviews, Product Demonstrations and more. It is open to the public and admission is FREE.
As the premiere music technology event in Toronto, persons shouldn’t miss this opportunity to engage the Toronto music community all in one-spot! For additional information, visit: www.imsta.org
Lupe Fiasco is probably one of the most underrated MC’s in hip-hop. Even with all that he has achieved, he is still not given the props he deserves for his lyrical depth and mastery. Anyone doubting this man’s musical skills should definitely check out his new record, DROGAS WAVE.
Officially released on September 21st, the 24 track album features Nikki Jean, Bishop Edgar Jackson, Elena Pinderhughes, Simon Sayz, Crystal Torres, Damian Marley and Troi Irons. It also has several interludes, one of which is called Slave Ship.
DROGAS WAVE is a powerful, solid hip-hop album that will go down as a classic. Check it out on iTunes.
On Wednesday, October 3rd, Toots & The Maytals will play at the Sala Apolo – located at Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 113 – in Barcelona, Spain. This event is being hosted by Canibal Sound System.
All info, such as tickets, supporting acts, etc. is available HERE.
The legendary Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths continues to maintain her place in the musical sphere. Consistently releasing music, Griffiths is revered for a catalogue of hits, which date back to the late 1960’s.
She started her career in 1964, performing on stage with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires at the behest of Phillip James of The Blues Busters, who had heard her rehearsing in her home. Her performance was sufficiently impressive that the following day Ronnie Nasralla and Clement Dodd both offered her recording contracts. She chose to record for Dodd’s Studio One label, where she recorded a series of duets with male singers such as Tony Gregory (“You’re Mine”), Bob Marley (“Oh My Darling”), Jeff Dixon (“Words”), and Bob Andy (“Always Together”).
In 1968 she had her first success as a solo artist, with “Feel Like Jumping,” which like her other early Studio One solo hits (including “Truly” and “Melody Life”), were written by Andy.
From 1970 to 1974 she worked together with Bob Andy as a duo (Bob and Marcia), on the Harry J label and scored hits on the British pop chart. She also recorded for Lloyd Charmers.
Between 1974 and 1981, she was a member of the I Threes, a trio of backing singers, which supported Bob Marley & the Wailers. She continued to record as a solo artist throughout the 1970’s, working with producers such as Sonia Pottinger and Joseph Hoo Kim.
In 1983, she released her re-recording of the Bunny Wailer song “Electric Boogie,” originally recorded and released by Wailer in 1976. Although the 1983 version became a minor hit for Griffiths, the song was remixed in 1989, and it was this version that made the Electric Slide, a line dance, an international dance craze. It reached number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it her most successful single. It is currently the highest-selling single by a female reggae singer of all time.
In the 1990’s, she had chart hits with Closer, Half Idiot featuring Cutty Ranks, Live On featuring Beres Hammond and I Shall Sing.
In 2014, Griffiths was the recipient of the Jamaican Order of Distinction (Commander class).
Earlier this year, Griffiths signed an exclusive booking deal with New York-based Donsome Booking Agency. She is now available for bookings for 2019.
To Book Marcia Griffiths
Donsome Booking Agency
Ph: 1 914-522-1529
Email: donsomebookingagency@gmail.com
