The One Caribbean Music Festival is set to take place on Saturday, May 31st, at Queens Park Savannah in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Attendees will experience the best in soca, chutney, calypso, reggae, and dancehall.
In addition to live performances by several renowned artists from the Caribbean, this event will also offer patrons a diverse array of Caribbean cuisine. Notably, among the performers is Sizzla Kalonji, one of the most revered reggae acts of this era.
After spending approximately thirteen weeks on The Foundation Radio Network New York Chart, Winston Irie‘s latest single, “Unto Thee O’Lord,” has entered the top 5. It is now sharing the same space with Hezron (#4), Third World (#3), Terry Linen (#2), and Tarrus Riley (#1).
“Unto Thee O’Lord,” which was produced by Bernard ‘IOBI’ Joseph for 4/20 Records, is a praise and worship reggae tune that’s fused with ska. It was released on the last day of January in 2025.
Prince Saj‘s “Fully Jesus” album launch, which will take place at the Swallowfield Chapel in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday, June 14th, is arguably one of the most anticipated record launches in dancehall-gospel in recent years.
Not only is this a listening party for “Fully Jesus,” it’s also a concert that will feature other trending gospel acts. So far the organizers have announced that Perry Cummings, aka Perry InChrist, will be joining the lineup. Additional artists will be added as the event draws near. Click here for tickets.
On Sunday, June 29th, the Big Ship captain, Freddie McGregor, will celebrate his 69th birthday, surrounded by friends, family, and fans. His birthday party will double as a live concert that will feature performances by some of the biggest names in reggae-dancehall.
It will be staged at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater—20405 Amphitheater Circle—in Boca Raton, Florida, starting at 2pm local time. Tickets are already being sold via caribtix.com.
On June 7th, 2025, the Mount Moriah Cancer Support Ministry will host the Strength In Unity Gala with three main objectives: celebrate cancer survivors and thrivers, inspire newly diagnosed patients, and support families in the community.
This is a formal occasion that will be held at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (7396 Rivers Avenue) in North Charleston, South Carolina. Recording artists VaShawn Mitchell and Christal Brown-Heyward will perform.
Veteran dancehall artist Harry Toddler, who has been active in the music industry since the early 1990s, has achieved international success with two brands: he was a member of the famed dancehall ensemble Scare Dem Crew, and he’s also celebrated for his work as a solo act.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Harry Toddler uses his latest single to outline some rules that have been important to his longevity. On the track, the Kingston-born deejay mentions two things in particular that would immediately capture his attention, making him suspicious of the person involved: the first being anyone who betrays his friends, and the second, men who obsessively chase after women. Harry Toddler says these actions are codes (indicators) of an inauthentic person.
The song, aptly titled “Code,” was officially released on May 15, and it comes to us courtesy of one of the fastest-rising reggae-dancehall music labels, Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC.
“Code” is the latest addition to Pandemic‘s “Passion Fruit Riddim,” a compilation that also features Bounty Killer, Capleton, Ras Kronik, Sizzla, Yahdeen Essence, and Turbulence. “Code” and the other songs on the “Passion Fruit Riddim” can be downloaded from all major streaming platforms.
One of the features at the biennial Calabash International Literary Festival is Midnight Ravers, a live concert headlined by artists who also use their music to narrate a tale. This year’s Midnight Ravers are Mortimer, Zac Jones, and Jaz Elise. They will perform on Friday, May 23rd, between 12am and 2am.
The Calabash International Literary Festival is a three-day event with lots of reading, poetry, music, and other forms of storytelling. It will run from May 23rd to May 25th at Treasure Beach in Jamaica. Click here for additional information.
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