Troy Johnson, Owner of YHYF Luxury Wedding Grooming and works at Standard Grooming Barbershop Co., an all Black owned Barbershop in Brooklyn, NY has dedicated his 2nd Annual Soca Run Festival to Ahmaud Arbery. After being one of the few Black runners in marathons that he's completed across the world, Troy decided to bring together the two things that he love the most, Running … [Read more...] about 2020 Virtual Soca Walk/Run Festival Dedicated to Ahmaud Arbery
Events
Essence Festival 2020 Lineup Includes Reggae, Dancehall & Afrobeats
The Essence Festival 2020 lineup includes a number of Caribbean and African acts on the main stage and supper lounge. The long-running festival is held in New Orleans in July and is the largest black music festival in the U.S. This year marks a milestone in which the magazine celebrates 50 years in the business. This year’s evening concert series will see performances … [Read more...] about Essence Festival 2020 Lineup Includes Reggae, Dancehall & Afrobeats
2020 Jamrock Reggae Cruise
The Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise created and hosted by Damian Marley is one of the best cruise experiences for Reggae music lovers. Filled with performances, soundclash and wellness experiences at sea with a few days docked in Jamaica. The cruise sells out every year and this year will be no exception, however, an additional cruise ship has been added to accommodate the … [Read more...] about 2020 Jamrock Reggae Cruise
7th Annual Jamaica Music Conference (JMC) During Reggae Month 2020
Plans for Reggae Month in Jamaica this February are shaping up quite nicely. And amidst an amazing line up of dedicated events, activities and celebrations is the Jamaica Music Conference (JMC) which takes place in Kingston, Jamaica, February 13-16, 2020, under the central theme of “Reggae Mek’ka Jamaica: Vision 2020." Via illustrious partnerships with the Jamaica Reggae … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Jamaica Music Conference (JMC) During Reggae Month 2020
Tarrus Riley’s B.L.E.M Session in NYC
Tarrus Riley released his B.L.E.M. (Blending Life’s Experiences Musically) and wanted to get up close and personal with his fans at B.L.E.M Session at the legendary SOBs nightclub. The B.L.E.M. EP features mid and uptempo reggae fusion love songs produced by Izy Beats (producer of Koffee’s hit Toast) with features from Stonebwoy, Lila Ike and Nia … [Read more...] about Tarrus Riley’s B.L.E.M Session in NYC