Under the theme ‘Music that inspires, Reggae that connects,’ the 2024 Reggae Live Festival promises twelve hours of nonstop music and positive vibrations on Saturday, October 12th. Reggae lovers from across the State of Mexico will gather at the Campos Guadalajara in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico, to experience several live acts from various countries.

On the lineup are Ivorian reggae sensation Tiken Jah Fakoly, Jamaica’s fireman Anthony B, Young Warrior, King Alpha, and Macka B from the U.K., Panamanian reggae recording artist El Roockie, and that is just to name a few. It goes without saying that several local selectors and performers are also on the program. Click here for tickets.

Every first Saturday of the month, Tamba Christopher Newman (known publicly as Tamba), in collaboration with Lovies Bar & Grill, hosts the Tamba Talent Expoze at Lovies Pub in Content Gardens, Ocho Rios. This is an opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their musical prowess and connect with their colleagues.

On the upcoming September 7th staging, Tamba will feature veteran reggae artist Little Hero as a special guest performer. On that date there will also be performances by Sativa D Black One, Lady Neka, Knatch Rychus, Blue Steel, and others.

Tonya P is considered reggae royalty in Canada. She is the daughter of beloved Jamaican promoter Clive ‘Kubba’ Pringle, who was the owner and operator of the popular MXIII Entertainment Complex in Negril before his passing. This was the home of Bob Marley Birthday Bash in Jamaica. 

Following in her father’s footsteps, Tonya P fell in love with music and has been actively involved in the industry since the tender age of 14. In addition to being a singer and songwriter, she is also an accomplished producer and co-owner of Starliners Entertainment, an imprint she operates with her husband Mally Bless, who is a recording artist as well. 

With all that she has done and continues to do, it is no surprise that Tonya P is nominated for 3 Reggae North Music Awards. The inaugural award show will be staged at The Rose Theatre (1 Theatre Lane) in Brampton, Ontario, on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Tonya is nominated for Top Female Vocalist of the Year, Top Reggae Song of the Year (female), and Songwriter of the Year.

As she prepares herself for the event, Tonya P and her team are busy promoting her recently released single, Rise. The song was published in early August, on the 9th, and it’s already enjoying favorable features and rotation on reggae platforms all over. 

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Jamaica’s legendary trio, The Meditations, is confirmed to perform at Moe’s Alley (1535 Commercial Way) in Santa Cruz, California, on Friday, September 27th. The spiritually conscious roots reggae group will be joined by local selector DJ Spleece as well as some special guests.

Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke, and Winston Watson, collectively known as The Meditations, recorded their first hit single “Woman is Like a Shadow” in 1974 at Channel One Recording Studio. They made their mark and sealed their place as reggae legends with the release of their first two albums, “Message From The Meditations” and “Wake Up.” Known the world over as Jamaica’s legendary harmony trio, The Meditations captured the hearts of reggae fans around the world.

Steelie Bashment‘s Memories On The Boardwalk will take place on Sunday, September 15 at Coney Island (Riegelmann Boardwalk) in Brooklyn, New York. The all white affair will feature a live performance by British-Jamaican reggae singer J.C. Lodge who gave us hits like “Someone Loves You Honey,” “Telephone Love,” and others.

In addition to the live set, additional music will be provided by Massive B, DJ Big Reef, Yung Dredy, Solid Gold, King Mix, Prince Royal D.C, and Marlon Famous CT. The event will be hosted by Deejay Roy from Irie Jam. Click here to buy tickets.

The stage is set for the 2024 Aarhus Reggae Festival, which will take place on September 28 at Volume Village in Aarhus, Denmark. As they’ve done since its inception, the organizers are working assiduously to ensure that this year’s event is not only entertaining but also informative and engaging.

To that end, they will have a reggae food court headed by chefs from Jamaica; famed Danish visual artist Annette Vogel of Vogel Art will have her reggae pieces on display; Jamaican blue mountain coffee will be available, courtesy of Marley Coffee; Rastaman Vibration arts, crafts, and mementos will be on sale; and finally, there will be an official Reggae Market Place that will sell t-shirts, hats, and souvenirs. 

The artist lineup includes Exco Levi, Norris Man (backed by the Hafiz Crew), Kass Smith, Katinka, Kamla Marie, and Unstoppable Fyah. Musical juggling will be provided by selectors Riddim Fex, Tiger Moth, Phatgal, King Kenny, XZYL, Big Foot Sound, and Kali-Ma Sound. The MCs are Henzel K. Clarke, the chairman of Jam Link International, and Henrik Bæk, a journalist who specializes in reggae music. 

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