Anthony B, Chuck Fenda & Inner Circle Head To Costa Rica For “Puro Roots Reggae Fest”

Puro Roots Reggae Festival returns for its ninth edition on April 13th, 14th and 20th, at the Amapola Resort, in Jacó, Costa Rica. Starting time is 2:00 PM each day, and the organizers are promising an unforgettable experience.

Among the outstanding international bands that will be performing are Anthony B, Inner Circle, Quique Neira, Chuck Fenda, El Roockie and others. Some local talents will also be featured: Toledo & Pure Vibes, Un Rojo Reggae Band, Ojo de Buey, Earthstrong, Moonlight Dub and Bet Shalom.

L.U.S.T, Ernie Smith, Ed Robinson Will Perform In Orlando On Mar. 31st

Sir Rockwell will host Love Is In The Air, a lovers-rock-reggae concert, at the Majestic Event Center (801 John Young Parkway) in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday, March 31st.

Legendary Ernie Smith will be performing along with reggae ensemble L.U.S.T (which is comprised of Lukie D, Tony Curtis, Singing Melody, and Thriller U), Ed Robinson, Nikky Fyah, and the Grass Fyah Band. Selector Golden Child is also on the program.

The Giveback Benefit Concert With Mykal Rose, Little John & Others

The Caroline L. Francis Foundation’s mission continues. On Sunday, March 17th, they will present The Giveback Benefit Concert with Mykal Rose, Little John, Warrior King, Tanton Metro & Devonte, Hawkeye, and others.

All artists will be backed by Grass Fyah, Derrick Barnett and the Statement Band. It will be held at The Coral Springs Center For The Arts in Coral Springs, Florida. Ticket price starts at $45.

Horace Andy’s UK Tour Kicks Off This Month

Studio one legend Horace Andy will be doing a mini stint in the UK with support from the Dub Asante Band, and accomplished and highly sought after session musician Matic Horns. Below are all the confirmed dates and locations.

March 27 – Komedia Brighton
March 28 – Burnley Mechanics Theatre
March 29 – Bristol Beacon
March 30 – London Ska Fest – Electric Ballroom
April 05 – Hastings – The Piper

The Reggae Gold Awards

Reggae Month 2024 will conclude with The Reggae Gold Awards, as well as this year’s Jamaica Music Museum Hall Of Fame Inductions. Both events will be held this Thursday, February 29th at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

Third World, Lutan Fyah, Etana, Jesse Royal, and Quique Neira (from Chile) are all slated to perform. What’s more, two dancehall giants – Bounty Killer and Beenie Man – will both receive special awards.

This is a major event that is being presented by Jamaica’s Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport, the Ministry of Tourism, and JCDC. Most importantly, admission is free!

Jam Link International Thanks Attendees Of The 2024 Aarhus Bob Marley Celebration

Henzel Clarke, the chairman of Jam Link International, is today, February 26th, extending gratitude to all attendees of the 2024 Aarhus Bob Marley Celebration. According to the Jamaican national now residing in Denmark, the people came out in their numbers and were treated to a properly produced reggae concert. 

The event was held this past Saturday, February 24th, at Volume Village (located at Thomas Koppels Gade 201, 8000 Aarhus C), and it featured performances by Kenyan reggae artist Empress Black Omolo – who delivered a stellar set – and Aarhus’ One Love Marley Band, an ensemble known for their wonderful renditions of Bob Marley tunes. There were also presenters, vendors, etc. highlighting and promoting reggae content and merchandise. 

Now that the Bob Marley Celebration is behind us, Clarke and his team will turn their attention to the annual Aarhus Reggae Festival, which is expected to be considerably larger. More information about this show will be shared in the coming weeks. 

“Reggae In The Park” The Bahamas Edition

Tony Rebel, Sister Carol, Bushman and Anthony B will perform at Super Club Breezes in Nassau, Bahamas, on Saturday, March 23rd. This concert, dubbed Reggae in the Park, is being presented by Alpha Sound Promotions, one of the island’s most respected event organizers.

Reggae in the Park will be hosted by Natural Empress, and Code Red Band will provide support to the aforementioned acts. Starting time is 5:00 PM, and general admission is $60 per person. Buy tickets here.