St. Catherine’s reggae/dancehall singer and songwriter, Christopher Martin, has been invited to perform live at the upcoming Jam Slam taking place on Saturday, August 31st, in Kingston, Jamaica.
The multipurpose Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology, Jamaica (Utech) will become the center for an action-packed day of pro wrestling. It will be hosted by the “World’s Strongest Man” and WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Yes I Computers will be hosting Perfect Giddimani at an event dubbed Island Reggae Party, on Saturday, August 10th. This is an informal social gathering that will be held at 3668 McCasland Avenue in Cahokia Heights (East St. Louis), Illinois.
In addition to Giddimani, local artists Diallo St. Clair, Rikkathon Produkshuns, and Non-Stop Reggae will also do sets. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., parking is free, and attendees are being encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. Entrance fee is US$25.00.
Marvelous Entertainment, Hits and Jams Ent., and GeeDee Promotions will bring one of Guyana’s most favorable events, the Big People Party, to New York City. They are assuring potential patrons that the NYC affair will have the same vibes that the Guyana event is known for.
It is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31st, at Industry City (220 36th Street) in Brooklyn. In addition to the musical jugglings of Big Papa, Rheney Spice, Bevon, and Ronnie, there will also be live performances by Glen Washington, Supa Ray, Super Terry, Murphy, and Busta. Click here to buy tickets.
The megahit song Simmer Down, which is widely associated with reggae legend Bob Marley, was actually done by The Wailers, The Skatalites, and producer Clement “Coxsone” Dodd in 1963. Shortly after it was released, it began to get heavy rotation, and by February 1964, it had become the number one song in Jamaica.
At the time, The Wailers was made up of Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh, Junior Braithwaite, Cherry Smith, and Beverley Kelso. Sadly, all the forenamed have passed away, with the exception of Beverley Kelso, who is still actively recording and releasing music.
As the only surviving member from the original Wailers, Kelso recently joined forces with fellow vocalist Richie Stephens, and producer Claude Sinclair (more popularly known as Big Stone) to remake the aforementioned hit, Simmer Down. This new version was published in mid May of this year, and its official video followed approximately two months later, in early July.
Beverley Kelso and Richie Stephens‘ Simmer Down can be downloaded from Amazon Music, iTunes, and all other digital music stores. It is on the Big Stone Records label.
Rasta City, an event that’s dedicated to celebrating authentic reggae music and Caribbean food and art, will be held at Hammer Jacks (1300 Russell Street) in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday, August 18th.
Two well-known Rastafarian artists, Capleton and Sizzla Kalonji, have been confirmed to perform. This is an outdoor day event that will run from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time. Tickets can be purchased from Eventbrite.
Tickets are now on sale for the 9th edition of the Nomade Reggae Festival. This event is being presented by the Mélodies du Monde association, whose goal is to promote cultural diversity and encourage cultural exchanges while supporting humanitarian projects. It also boosts tourism in the Rhône-Alpes region and its municipalities.
The 2024 staging will take place on August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at Chemin du Mansin in Anglefort, France. It will have performances by several international artists and sound systems, with various exhibitors and vendors on hand. Among the performers are established Jamaican acts Julian Marley, Jah Mason, and U Brown. Click here to buy tickets.
On Saturday, July 27th, Bushman will be doing a full set at Pon Top Seafood Grill and Bar Restaurant, located at 29 Westminster Road in Kingston, Jamaica. The Nyah Man will be supported by the Step by Step Band from out of Mandeville.
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