The Harp Ocean Beach, in collaboration with Golden State Greens, presents reggae royalty Culture, featuring Kenyatta Hill, live in concert at The Harp Ocean Beach (4935 Newport Avenue) in San Diego, California, on Friday, August 1st.
The twenty-one and older event will also feature local band Cruz Roots and selector DJ Unite. Tickets and additional information are available on the venue’s website.
1970s roots reggae group The Abyssinians will be bringing their unique harmonies and Rastafarian-themed music to The Broadside—600 N. Broad Avenue—in New Orleans on Sunday, July 27th, 2025. Click here to buy tickets.
The vocal trio was originally formed in 1968. Their first breakout song was “Satta Massagana,” which is a Rastafarian hymn sung partly in the Ethiopian Amharic language. The single was a massive success, and was subsequently followed by several other hits.
Reggae recording artist Ginjah, who is affectionately referred to as The Reggae Soulman, has been confirmed as the headlining act for the upcoming Culture Reggae Festival taking place on Saturday, August 2nd, at the Worumbo Riverfront Event Center (1 Canal Street) in Lisbon Falls, Maine.
Also on the lineup are Abby Dallas, Green Lion Crew, Part One Tribe, Gorilla Finger Dub, and Tiger Mike. Presented by Positive Vibez Entertainment, attendees will experience Caribbean culture (food, music, and lifestyle) in the quaint community of Lisbon. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
#1 Sister Sister – Isha Bel & Miriam Simone – Kalinga Records & Dredda Records
#2 Only If We Try – Singing Sweet – Sweet Music
#3 Christian Way – Mr Bertus – Goldmind Production
#4 I’m In Love – Keishera & Boomrush Backup – Boomrush Backup Productions
#5 Samfie – Abka Kaba – Stingray Records
The above chart airs on The Harmonious Combination with Disc Jock Redeem and King Genius on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (CST) and 4:00 p.m. (BST) on 1 Harmony Radio in London, England.
Summer Dance, a music event promotion company in Bremen, Germany, will be presenting the inaugural Summer Dance Festival on August 23rd, 2025. It will be held at Waller Feldmarktsee (Heideweg 4) from 12 noon to midnight.
In an attempt to attract the entire family, they have organized several activities for kids and will even have a professional childcare provider available to help out.
As for the live show, it will feature Turbulence, Rebellion, Unstoppable Fyah, Royal Messenjah, Hard Breaka, Tom Remo, King Pata, Laminator, Kamzii, King Rich, Lamina, Michael Bachle, Gosso D Thunder, and Lyrical Emparoo. Click here to buy tickets.
A powerful wave of reggae energy is set to wash over Amsterdam as two of the genre’s most influential voices—I-Wayne and Fantan Mojah—take the stage at the NDSM Café – NDSM Theater on Sunday, August 10, 2025, beginning at 3:00 PM local time. Joining them for this special event is the soulful roots artist Jah Bouks, adding another dynamic layer to an already electrifying lineup.
This live performance, featuring the exceptional Massive Genda backing band, promises to be more than just a concert. It is a vibrant celebration of life, love, and reggae culture, bringing together fans from across the Netherlands and beyond. With a blend of conscious lyrics, soulful melodies, and powerful rhythms, this event is poised to uplift and inspire all who attend.
Known for his smooth vocals and spiritually charged tracks like “Can’t Satisfy Her” and “Living in Love,” I-Wayne brings a message of purity and resilience. Fantan Mojah, with his unmistakable energy and powerful anthems such as “Hail the King” and “Corruption,” adds a fiery passion that resonates deeply with reggae lovers worldwide. Jah Bouks, with his roots-infused voice and messages of peace, completes a lineup that truly honors the spirit of reggae.
For tickets and further information, visit fpp.amsterdam.
Dancehall artist Cham, formerly known as Baby Cham, has just released the first single from his upcoming album. The track, titled “Hustling In My Blood,” is a collaborative single that also features Stephen Marley and Damian Marley.
The men have also shared the song’s official video, which can be viewed on Baby Cham‘s YouTube channel. Published on July 11th, “Hustling In My Blood” is an anthem for aggressively enterprising people who are constantly working to achieve their goals.
Both the song and its accompanying music video went live on streaming platforms on July 11th, 2025. Cham‘s album, “Sherlock,” drops on July 25th.
MARIA JACKSON 27 MAGAZINE 