Nadia Harris McAnuff, Kush ‘Rashaun’ McAnuff, and their father, reggae legend Winston McAnuff, will be on tour with Europe’s roots reggae ensemble, The Ligerians, in the months of May and June, 2025. Below are the confirmed dates and locations as of this writing.

May 27 – Le Temps Machine, Tours
May 28 – Le VIP, Saint-Nazaire
May 29 – Soul Moon Festival, Rosporden
May 30 – Espace Brassens, Mantes La Jolie
May 31 – L’Annex, Ile D’Oleron
June 5 – Le Tamanoir, Gennevilliers
June 6 – Festival L’Paille A Sons, Chartres
June 7 – Festival Musiques Metisses, Angouleme

The Embrace Music Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Miramar, presents “Rhythms of Africa—Music to My Ears.” Hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam, there will be performances by the legendary Ken Boothe, mesmerizing violinist Demola, and dynamic duo Jiggy Jack & Jacky Ambroise (formerly Strings).

Furthermore, the incredible talents of Somerset Academy High School under the direction of Reggae Ambassador Willie Stewart will be on display, as well as the vibrant sounds of the Rhythms of Africa Band.

It will take place on Saturday, April 26th, and Sunday, April 27th, at the Miramar Cultural Center in Miramar, Florida. Get additional information at www.miramarculturalcenter.org.

Jamaican roots reggae recording artist Max Romeo has passed away. It is being reported that he died at a private medical facility in St. Andrew (Jamaica) on Friday, April 11th, 2025.

Although he has an impressive body of work spanning several decades, Max is most known for his 70s megahits “War Ina Babylon,” “Chase the Devil,” “Let The Power Fall,” etc. He started his career in the mid-1960s and was actively involved in the industry right up until his death.

The 2025 One People Reggae & Arts Festival is set for Saturday, May 31st, at Hope Mills Municipal Park—5766 Rockfish Road—in Hope Mills, North Carolina. This event is all about uniting people, regardless of their race, color, or religion, through the sweet sound of reggae music.

There will be performances by established artists like Everton Blender, Inner Circle, and Shuga. Additionally, Dhim, Crucial Fiya, Ra Deal, Dropa Don, and DJ Dimention are also on the program. Tickets for the One People Reggae & Arts Festival can be purchased on their official website.

Popular live music venue, The Webster, which is located at 31 Webster Street in Hartford, Connecticut, will host reggae legend Maxi Priest on Saturday, May 31st. This is an all-ages Reggae Night event that’s being presented by Concert Crave. It’s scheduled to start at 7pm local time, and tickets are available on The Webster’s website.