The annual Derby Caribbean Carnival, one of the city’s liveliest events, is set to return on July 21st. Hosted by the Derby West Indian Community Association (DWICA), with support from the Arts Council England, this jamboree is not just a celebration for Antillians, but it also fosters unity and togetherness among residents of all backgrounds.

The parade will start at 1:00 p.m. It will go through the city centre, up St Peter’s Street, Babington Lane, Normanton Road, Pear Tree Road, Portland Street, Osmaston Park Road, and Moor Lane, before arriving at Osmaston Park.

Once at the park, there will be a major stage show with performances by both local and national acts. Jamaican reggae artist Chuck Fenda is the headliner.

Wayne Ford Levy, more popularly known as Exco Levi, will be bringing his spirit-filled music to the Aarhus Reggae Festival stage on September 28, 2024.

Exco Levi is a Jamaica-born Canada-based reggae artist who has won 5 Juno Awards since the start of his career in the mid 2000’s. The Junos are presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to recognize outstanding achievements in Canada’s music industry. In other words, this is Canada’s equivalent to the internationally recognized Grammy Awards held in the United States of America. The preceding statement should put in context the stature of Exco Levi, especially within the Canadian musical landscape. 

Although the lineup is not yet finalized, the organizers of the 2024 Aarhus Reggae Festival have confirmed that Exco Levi is among the performers. And as this is the first presentation since the pandemic, the festivities will be held at Volume Village (Thomas Koppels Gade 201) in Aarhus, Denmark. 

The link to purchase discounted early bird tickets is now live on the venue’s website. 

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This summer, Skip Marley, the two-time Grammy Award nominee, and grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, will be on tour in Europe, with periodic stops in the U.K. Below are all the current confirmed dates and location.

Jul 31 • Filagosto Festival, BG, Italy
Aug 2 • Reggae Geel, Belgium
Aug 3 • One Love Austria
Aug 4 • Reggae Land, Uk
Aug 9 • France, TBC
Aug 11 • No logo Bhz, France
August 14 • The Steel Yard, London
August 16 • Reggae Ruhr, Germany
August 17 • Reggae Lake, NL
August 18 • Rototom, Spain

For the month of June, Jamaican reggae fusion band Third World will be making four back-to-back stops in the state of California.

On the 20th they will be at Belly Up in Solana Beach; that will be followed by a set at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach on the 21st. On the 22nd, they will play at Slo Brew in San Luis Obispo, before wrapping up the stint on the 23rd at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville.

All shows will feature special guest Kumar Fyah, however, on the 21st they will also be joined by Jahgun and the Justifyah Band.

The journey of an artist through the evolving landscapes of musical genres embodies both expansion and growth. Alwayne Love, a figure who once worked solely within the vibrant realms of dancehall under the moniker J-Love, exemplifies such a trek. Expanding from the fast-paced beats of dancehall to the soulful rhythms of roots reggae, Love‘s creative evolution mirrors a deeper exploration into his musical roots and spirituality. This shift highlights both his versatility and adaptability.

Hence, after several adjustments to the release schedule, Alwayne Love is set to unveil his latest single, “Africa The Motherland,” on June 28th, 2024. This reggae track marks a significant shift from his previous releases, thus showcasing his artistic progression. The single, which was produced and mixed by Steven Ventura of M-Phatic Music, will be shared via T25 Records, the imprint to which Alwayne Love is now signed. 

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