Gospel recording artist Preashea Hilliard is confirmed for “Worship Nights” at City Winery Atlanta on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the worship experience scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $54.00 and are available through City Winery’s official ticketing platform.
Reggae legend Beres Hammond joins forces with Trinidad and Tobago’s internationally acclaimed Kes The Band for Love & Reggae at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.
Renowned for his timeless catalogue of lovers rock and reggae classics, Beres Hammond continues to captivate audiences around the world with his musical stories. Sharing the stage is Kes The Band, one of the Caribbean’s premier live acts.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Internationally acclaimed reggae singer Mikey General is reconnecting with fans across the United Kingdom and Europe this summer as he embarks on a series of live performances in support of his recently released album “Medhane Alem,” as well as the singles that followed.
The tour will see the veteran Jamaican recording artist perform at several festivals and special events, one of which was the July 18 HI HO Music Festival in Capannori, Lucca, Italy. The free-admission event featured Mikey General performing alongside DJ Afghan and Joker Sound.
On July 26, Mikey General heads to the United Kingdom to headline the Two Step Forward 3rd Anniversary Dance, where he is scheduled to perform alongside fellow Jamaican artist Blackout JA. The appearance forms part of the celebrated UK roots reggae dance circuit and highlights the continued demand for Mikey General‘s uplifting, conscious music.
The tour continues on August 7 with an appearance at Reggae Collective in Reading, England. Hosted at the CultureMix Arts & Music Centre, the event celebrates the longstanding partnership between CultureMix Arts and Reality Shock while bringing together artists, selectors, and reggae enthusiasts for an evening dedicated to the culture and legacy of reggae music.
Mikey General will conclude this leg of the tour on August 22 at Roots in the Woods Festival in Pohorje, Slovenia, where he joins an international lineup of reggae artists at one of the region’s premier roots reggae festivals.
Grammy-nominated reggae singer Etana is set to headline Jamaica Fest 2026, a celebration of Jamaican culture taking place on Sunday, August 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Presented by the Embassy of Jamaica in association with Right Now for Jamaica, Inc., the family-friendly festival will showcase the spirit of Jamaica through live music, cuisine, arts and crafts, cultural displays, and activities for all ages. Organizers say the event aims to unite the Jamaican diaspora and friends of the island from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region.
Known for hits such as Wrong Address, I Rise, and People Talk, Etana‘s performance is expected to be one of the festival’s major highlights. Additional event information, including updates on attractions and activities, is available through the festival’s official website at www.jamaicafestdc.com.
Blakkwuman22 Music proudly presents The Freedom Project, a reggae music initiative celebrating personal, creative, and spiritual freedom through a series of powerful new releases. The project marks the debut release from SheltaRock under her new artistic identity, while also introducing Yahdeen Essence in her first release since officially joining the Blakkwuman22 Music label. Their respective singles, both titled “Freedom,” reflect each artist’s unique interpretation of liberation and serve as the lead releases from the forthcoming Freedom Riddim.
Expanding the project’s message is inspirational reggae and gospel artist LFM with her new single, “Freedom of Choice,” written and produced by SheltaRock. The song delivers an uplifting message about choosing faith, righteousness, and spiritual growth over ego and negativity. Recorded and mixed at Prosonic Studio in Hughenden, the track came to life after SheltaRock and LFM connected through a mutual music associate, with LFM‘s heartfelt vocal delivery bringing the song’s vision to fruition.
The Freedom Project, including “Freedom,” “Freedom of Choice,” and the upcoming Freedom Riddim, is available through Blakkwuman22 Music on the label’s official website, blakkwuman22music.com.
Hazel View Media will host “Healing in Harmony,” a community event centered on wellness, storytelling, and music, on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 9–11 a.m. at Sip City, located at 917 Central Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina.
The event, themed “Good Vibes. Real Stories. Healing Sounds,” will feature a panel discussion titled “Healing the Voice: What You Carry, How You Use It, and How You Protect It.” The conversation will be hosted by Jeff Lewis, with Aliya Faust serving as curator.
The panel will bring together six voices for the discussion: Jalisa Faye, Kelontae Gavin, “Griff,” Darlene “McCoy” Jackson, Mike Teezy, and Deborah Haynes-Carolina.
Musical performances will follow, featuring Justin Radford and Taylented, with additional music provided by DJ Party With Parks.
More details and registration can be found via the event’s Eventbrite listing.
Keith Sweat will celebrate his birthday in style with a star-studded R&B concert at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on July 25.
Dubbed “Keith Sweat’s Birthday Bash,” the event brings together some of R&B’s most beloved voices, with Joe, Dru Hill, and Kut Klose confirmed to join Sweat on the bill. Organizers say additional artists will be announced in the coming days, promising an even bigger lineup as the date approaches.
Known for hits like “Twisted” and “Nobody,” Keith Sweat has long been a defining figure in New Jack Swing and R&B, and this milestone celebration is expected to draw fans eager to hear classics from him and his fellow performers.
Tickets for the show are available through Ticketmaster.
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