February is Black History Month , for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora and 2012 is the year Jamaica celebrates 50 years of Independence!
Be out and about!
Check out the upcoming events not to miss if you are in South Florida for the month of February 2012!
South Florida’s entertainment scene has been claimed by many, but this man is the definition of “Party Life” in South FLA. We are talking about Papa Keith: he has been a staple in the Hip-Hop and Caribbean community from throwing mega parties, to being named the Best FM Radio Personalty by Miami News Times.
His voice is one that’s identifiable no matter if it’s on radio, on commercials, or on a stage some where around the world. It’s only right that his Birthday Celebration represent the colossus impact he has in the music industry and “FIREWORKS” will be nothing short of that.
Prepare yourself for a memorable night! Got Swag Thursday’s at Cafe Iguanas | Feb.9th Papa Keith Birthday Celebration |Got Swag Thursday’s at Cafe Iguanas 8358 PINES BLVD. IN PEMBROKE PINES, FL (SW CORNER OF PINES BLVD AND UNIVERSITY DRIVE IN THE WESTERN BEEF PLAZA)
Music By Young Chow (Hot 97 NYC), Renaissance, Renegade,Black Chiney, Super Sound, Innocent Sound, #TeamGotSwag, DJ Bre of Soundboys, DJ KM of Prodigy Movement,Onkore Sound, Got Swag Thursday’s at Cafe Iguanas Feb.9th 2 Rooms | 2 Party
The Grand Opening of the Hip-Hop Room feat. Rick Ross’s Official DJ Sam Sneak
Tomorrow evening will mark the first night of the first edition of Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival!
Miami don’t miss out on this upcoming event that includes a lot of good music and a rich line up that caters to all tastes : starting tomorrow in Virginia Key – Miami – this first edition will have a bit for everybody. The Festival is also packed with food, workshops, dancing areas, a beer garden and a camping area!
Scheduled from Feb 9 to Feb 12 the event will guest more than 50 bands on 4 different stages! The line up includes names like Chaka Khan, Del McCoury, Donna The Buffalo, Arrested Development, Immortal Technique, Fishbone, Diali Cissokho, BeauSoleil, Locos Por Juana, Toubab Krewe and Mishka, Digable Planets.
The event will start tomorrow night and will see local bands like Jahfe’, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Soulflower & Digable Planets taking stage .
Stay tuned for more information and for about tickets for the Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance call (786) 332-4630 or visit us at www.virginiakeygrassroots.org
Make sure to don’t miss One Love Nutrifest Saturday Feb. 18th in Gran Central Park downtown Miami.
This Festival is very special and while supporting good music it also focus on the love for life and the environment and feeding the hungry. The event will host live Reggae shows while providing educational workshops, activities, food, vendors and much more. Feed your heart with the vibrational sounds of good roots rock reggae from Luciano, Midnite, Cultura Profetica, Easy Star All-Stars, Gondwana, Jahfe’ and many more… for a day of Peace, Love & Unity.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 noon – midnight.
Ayo! Check out the beautiful and personal drop from Luciano for One Love Nutrifest! All di Massive I see U there!
Hosted by Miami’s finest WALSHY FIRE, from Black Chiney, MISS INDEPENDENT Friday Feb 17 in Hallendale Beach, Fl. Walshy Fire is also having his first All Inclusive Event. Its called Bubblez and its happening Sat Feb 18th Presidents Weekend at The Native Village.
Absolute Adventure & Friends presents BUBBLES Super Inclusive Safari featuring: Dutty Dex, Iikons Music & Black Chiney. Presidents Weekend Sat. February 18th 2011 at The Native Village 3551 N. STATE ROAD 7 (On The East Side Of 441, Just South Of Stirling Road) Hollywood, Florida Ladies 18 to Party Everyone 21 & Older to drink General Admission $35 Presold Open Bar or Premium Inclusive+ B.Y.O.B. select upgrade VIP $50 VIP LIMITED EXCLUSIVE VIP SECTION!
Dresscode Strictly Enforced Ticket outlets: Aunt I’s (Ft. Lauderdale) 954.321.0190 Barbican Square (Pembroke Pines) 954.885.5422 Killa Kutz (Sunrise) 954.745.8071 Sangos (Kendal) 305.252.0279 Cool Runnings ( Miramar) 954.431.9331 Remember Proper Attire Required! Check out Walshy Fire {aka Walshy Killah} mixtape Riddim Stream Mix # 6. It really maaad and it shot with maaad exclusive Dubs.
South Florida Reggae fans are encouraged to attend Reggae Jam Featuring Third World & Inner Cirle with a special tribute to Jacob Miller.
Join the local celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s Indepence as well as Black History Month. Hosted By Lance-o of Kulcha Shok, the event will also see the debut of the project Reggae Wave 8 Bands with one unique vision! More on Reggae Jam & Reggae Wave soon, stay tuned but start purchase your tickets at arshcenter.org because tickets are going really fast!
Celebrating nearly four decades as pioneers of inspirational Reggae music, Third World makes their Arsht Center debut performing their legendary hits including “96 Degrees in the Shade,” “Now That We’ve Found Love,” and “Cool Meditation.”
Showcasing their astounding 23rd studio album, which features collaborations with Junior Reid, Capleton, Tarrus Riley, and Stephen & Damian Marley, Third World is hotter than ever.
Sharing the bill are the official bad boys of Reggae – Inner Circle. Born in Jamaica, based in Miami and adored around the globe, this Grammy Award-winning quintet is responsible for some of the most recognizable Reggae grooves today. From “Bad Boys” to “Sweat (A La La La La Long),” Inner Circle has put Reggae on the map, and now brings their explosive live performance to the Arsht Center for this special evening celebrating the sounds of Jamaica.
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