Soca Fest Is Set For Sept. 1st In Brooklyn, NY

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The upcoming Soca Festival in Brooklyn is arguably one of the biggest soca parties happening in New York this year. It’s set for Labor Day Weekend – Friday, September 1st, starting at 8pm – at the Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway.

Several notable soca stars will be in attendance, namely: Kes The Band, Bunji, Fay Ann & Vikings Band, Olatunji, Skinny Fabulous, Ravi B, Farmer Nappy, Tempa, V’GHN, Jadel, Mical Teja, Adam O, Jimmy October, Tallpree, and many more. In addition to the live performances, some top-tier international deejays will also aid in the musical entertainment.

Toronto’s TD Jerk Fest Is Next Weekend (@JerkFestival)

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 2023 TD Jerk Fest is set for Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It’s a three-day event that will be filled with various food choices – with an emphasis on jerk food – live music, and overall good vibes.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Johnny Gill on the 11th, with Luciano, Destra and Cham (formerly known as Baby Cham) on the 12th and 13th. Get additional information via jerkfestival-dot-ca.

Mega Soca Stars Head To Toronto For ‘Jab Jab J’Ouvert’

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The annual Toronto Carnival officially kicks off this Thursday, the 3rd of August, and will be in full swing until Monday, the 7th. As is the case every year, several top-tier soca artists will flock to the city for public appearances, performances, or just to party.

The big show for 2023 is Jab Jab J’Ouvert set for Friday, August 4th at Markham Meadows – 8100 Steeles Avenue East – in Markham, Ont. Tallpree, Problem Child, Wuss Wayz, Motto, Mr. Legz, Skinny Banton, Jaxx, and Marlo are just some of the confirmed performers.

Fab 5 Band Will Be In Toronto To Celebrate Emancipation Day

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Many years ago – on March 24, 2021 – the Canadian House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1st as the country’s Emancipation Day. It was on that day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 went into effect across the British Empire.

Likewise, for Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora, August 1 represents the abolition of the dehumanising system which had enslaved people of African descent in the British colony for over 150 years.

As such, Jamaicans living in Canada have always had a huge Emancipation Day party, and 2023 will be no different. This year’s celebration is being incorporated into the Jambana One World Festival, happening at Gage Park in Brampton, Ontario on Monday, August 7th.

The organizers have tapped 60s reggae/soca band, Fabulous Five, to headline the event. The 45-year-old ensemble remains one of the best live show bands in Jamaica to this day. They will be joined by several top-tier Canadian artists.

Sean Paul Joins Machel Montano For Canada Day Long Weekend Concert

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

This Monday, July 3rd, dancehall star Sean Paul will give a special guest performance at Machel Montano‘s Canada Day Long Weekend Concert. The men will be supported by Voice, Vicadi Singh, Nailah Blackman, Adrian Dutchin, Ravi B, Tony Cuttz and others.

The all ages show, which will take place at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, starts at 7pm, and is being presented by One Guyana.

Alison Hinds & Luciano For Bayfront Reggae & World Music Fest

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The annual Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival, which is all about spreading messages of love, hope, and equality, will be held at the Bayfront Festival Park – 5th Ave West and Railroad Street – in Duluth, Minnesota, on Saturday, July 15th.

As the name implies, the entertainment will be provided by artists and selectors proficient in reggae and world music, namely: Luciano, Alison Hinds, Konshens, Stonebwoy, Dred I Dread, Rootz Within and Sound of Fujun.

Patrice Roberts Shares New Track With Tarrus Riley “All My Love”

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Trini soca star Patrice Roberts has just released a new song and video dubbed All My Love. The groovy soca tune, which was produced by Rohan Rankine for Journey Music, is a collaboration done with Jamaican reggae giant Tarrus Riley.

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