The Commissioner of Miramar City (in Florida) would like all its residents to join him at the Miramar Regional Park on December 31st at 8:00 PM, for both the annual Ball Drop and Countdown to 2024.
Hosted by Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers, the event will feature performances by Althea Hewitt, Luciano, Adahzeh, and Alomako, as well as live painting by world-renowned visual artist Andy Ballentine. Click here to purchase tickets.
Mingles Entertainment will be having their Retro Christmas Party on Monday, December 25th at Colonel Lawn in Stewart Town, St. Mary, Jamaica. They’ve tapped Rastafarian singer Bushman to headline the show, with support from Chiney K, DJ Ashile, and Bass Odyssey. Entrance fee is only $2,000 JMD at the gate.
JahRiffe and his Jah-N-I Roots Band have been confirmed, and will perform at the We’re Groovin Music Series, happening this Friday, December 15, at Oasis Restaurant & Bar – 33 Hancock Street – in Boston, Massachusetts. The singer, who has always been committed to delivering powerful messages of growth through Rastafari and ancestral wisdom, is promising nothing but potent authentic roots-reggae music in a venue most known for its soul.
Furthermore, he will use the opportunity to share his latest single, Twin Flame, released via Jah-N-I Roots Movement on October 11th. The unusual lovers-rock tune has been capturing the attention of music critiques, and is also enjoying favorable placement on reggae platforms worldwide.
That said, all are invited to attend the We’re Groovin Music Series, which starts at 6:00 PM (local time), and will run until midnight. Admission is free before 9:00 PM, with a $15 entrance fee after.
Take a journey through the 70s, 80s, and 90s with Leroy Sibbles, General Trees, Admiral Bailey, Ken Boothe and Admiral Tibet, at an event called Real Retro Rock. Set for Saturday, December 16, it will be held at Fyah Side Jerk Tolgate in Clarendon, Jamaica.
The men will be supported by Donovan Dacres (from RJR), Marlon Famous from (Roses FM), and the year to year Metro Media Sound System. General admission is $2,500 JMD; VIP is $4,000.
Accomplished Jamaican reggae singer and musician, Clinton Fearon, who is based in the U.S., will be celebrating his 73rd earth-day on Saturday, January 13, 2024. As is tradition, he will mark the occasion with an Acoustic Reggae Jam Session at Nectar Lounge – 412 North 36th Street – in Seattle, Washington State.
Fearon will be joined by KEXP 90.3 FM’s radio host DJ Kid Hops, as well as several of his other musical friends and colleagues. Click here for tickets.
Contemporary reggae and gospel recording artist Jeniel Henningham, who is known for her powerful vocals and inspirational messages, will be in Jamaica from December 12th through to the 27th. On what is being described as a working vacation, the Massachusetts-based singer will continue to promote her latest single – Journey – released at the end of September via Pandemic Records & Entertainment LLC, while simultaneously readying a new project for 2024.
Journey is an inspiring afrobeat track that’s fused with modern dancehall. On the record, Jeniel passionately sings: “when you go through fire, when you go through flood, God will carry you through, don’t give up.” When asked what she would like listeners to take away from Journey, Henningham said the following: “Don’t give up on yourself. No matter how hard life seems, there is a season for everything, and the reaping season will come.”
The visuals for Journey was shot in Jamaica and can be viewed on Jeniel Henningham‘s YouTube channel; while the audio is available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and all other streaming platforms.
The Omega New Grace Church presents Light It Right, a watch night service and new year’s gospel concert, starting at 10:00 PM – local time – on December 31st, at 4 Castle Gate in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
The concert will be headlined by Minister Marion Hall (formerly known as Lady Saw), Nigel Lewis (the artist behind the 2006 hit song Follow The Leader), and Steve Crown (Nigerian worship leader). Buy tickets here.
