Damian Marley News

Zia Benjamin, the Jamaican songstress who has penned and been featured on hits from the likes of Sean Paul to Major Lazer, brings her soulful sound to the forefront in 2019.

Naples, FL reggae/rock group SOWFLO are celebrating a stellar first week with their latest LP 'New Shoes', which landed at #3 on Billboard's Reggae chart.

Today, Croatian mainstay Outlook Festival complete their line-up, announcing Mala & The Outlook Orchestra (rhythm section) as an addition to the already hefty opening concert. While Kingston revolutionary lyricist Kabaka Pyramid, bassline heroine Flava D and DJ Zinc (who has straddled the world of jungle and house for over two decades) all join for the main festival. Bristol based Black Butter originators My Nu Leng & Dread MC also add to an already heavyweight line up as the festival says goodbye to 10 whole years at Fort Punta Christo - this year's edition is set to be the best yet.

HIGHEST INTENTION is a vintage Roots Reggae Revival band that hails from the San Francisco Bay Area. Their sound is locally grounded and globally appealing, bringing to mind artists like Sublime, 311, and even Bob Marley. Their highly anticipated debut album UNIVERSAL LIGHT will release March 22, 2019 worldwide in stores and online. This stunning debut is a solid release that honors the tradition of Jamaican Roots music while also forging its own brand of progressive Reggae for the new millennium. 

 The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced today the line-up for the 2019 KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The successful collaboration between KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association celebrates its 20th anniversary, and launches Sunday, June 16, at 7PM.

Reggae star Mighty Mystic is set to release his new album Enter the Mystic on February 1, 2019. Enter the Mystic is his fourth studio album. Enter the Mystic is available now for pre-order https://vpal.lnk.to/MightyMysticETMID at digital retailers and in CD. 

Nas, Wizkid and Damian Marley have been confirmed as headliners for the inaugural The Ends Festival which will run over three days. An extraordinary new field day where music and food will weave together into an exhilarating weekend in the heart of Croydon, one of Britain's exciting and vibrant boroughs in partnership with Croydon Council. The Ends Festival will be the spotlight of the summer calendar in 2019, taking place in Lloyd Park in South London, Croydon from the 31 May 2019 – 02 June 2019. Day tickets will be available from £50.00. The Ends Festival is also offering a 48 hour pre-sale to Croydon natives with a valid postcode available at Ticketmaster.co.uk. Tickets go on general sale Wednesday 19 December at 10am at theendsfestival.co.uk.

Tomorrow, Friday, April 27, KAYA FEST will present Education Before Recreation--a free symposium discussing the many uses and benefits of the cannabis plant as well the new California laws and regulations. Moderated by Donisha Prendergastand Preston Whitfield, the symposium will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton (285 East Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino CA) from noon to 5pm. Additional guest speakers include Founder & President of EVO Hemp Ari Sherman,Co-Founder of Gold Mountain Distribution Ariana Tibbets, and more.

Kaya Fest is excited to announce the addition of Zion y Lennox to its star-studded lineup. Produced by Fruit of Life Productions and OneRise Entertainment, Kaya Fest is a two-day music and awareness festival being held at NOS Events Center April 28 - 29 in San Bernardino, California.

KAYA FEST adds to its star-studded line-up, GRAMMY-nominated reggaeton recording artist, De La Ghetto. Produced by Fruit of Life Productions and OneRise Entertainment, KAYA FEST is a two-day music and awareness festival being held at NOS Events Center April 28-29, 2018 in San Bernardino, California.

Italian reggae band Mellow Mood first started while Jacopo, Lorenzo and Giulio were in high school in their home town of Pordenone (North-East Italy). Over the years, the band has had many versions, but the trio always remained. They are set to release their fifth album Large on April 6 via LA TEMPESTA DUB. Mellow Mood is led by identical twin brothers, Jacopo and Lorenzo Garzia, along with Filippo Buresta (keyboards), Antonio M. Cicci (drums), Giulio Frausin (bass, backing vocals, guitar, percussions).

KAYA FEST announces that GRAMMY Award-winning and urban music artistYANDEL will join this year's KAYA FEST line-up. Produced by Fruit of Life Productions and OneRise Entertainment, KAYA FEST is a two-day music and awareness festival being held at NOS Events Center April 28-29, 2018in San Bernardino, California.

Produced by Fruit of Life Productions and OneRise Entertainment, KAYA FEST is a two-day all-ages music and awareness experience being held at NOS Events Center April 28 & 29, 2018 in Southern California. Today (February 27), the festival unveils its daily lineup in anticipation of single day passes going up for sale tomorrow (February 28) here: https://kayafest.frontgatetickets.com/

Kaya Fest announces the return of GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinumpowerhouse Ms. Lauryn Hill to its line-up. Produced by Fruit of Life Productions and OneRise Entertainment, Kaya Fest is a two-day music and awareness festival being held at NOS Events Center April 28 - 29 in San Bernardino, California.

International icon and Grammy Award-winning artist Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has announced his first solo U.K. performances since the release of the critically acclaimed album Stony Hill. Tickets go on sale on 10am Friday 16 February 2018 at MetropolisMusic.com

As the UK's biggest celebration of action sports, music and street art, NASS Festival have ramped up proceedings with some very special line up additions, including their 3rd headliner Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, - who was revealed via a two-storey high mural in Bristol by local street artist Jody and curated by Upfest - De La Soul, Wilkinson, AJ Tracey, Fred V & Grafix plus many more for the 4 day weekender. They join already announced headliners, pioneers of grime and hip hop, Dizzee Rascal andRUN DMC who will shake the main stage alongside a diverse selection of musicians across seven stages as well as international skate and BMX competitions.

Amidst the last leg of his 2017 Chronology World Tour, Chronixx earns two major accolades for his debut album Chronology this week.

Celebrating over 40 years in music, one of the most pivotal reggae bands of all time Third World will drop their new single 'Eyes Are Up On You' (out July 28, 2017) off their upcoming full-length album. The song and album are both produced by Damian Marley and will be released on Ghetto Youths International. 

Chronixx's Chronology skyrockets to the top of iTunes today. In the U.S., the Jamaican artist's debut album, available today July 7, 2017, is currently holding the #12 spot on the overall Top Album chart and #1 on Reggae Album chart. In other iTunes territories, the album lands at #16 in Canada, #19 in UK, #2 in Kenya, #5 in Switzerland on their overall Top Album chart.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following shows going on sale...