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WEEK ENDING MAY 2, 2023
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Patrice Roberts Performs At IAmWoman Concert in Toronto
Toronto, Canada – On April 21st, Toronto was transformed into a soca mecca as Patrice Roberts’ I AM Woman concert took over Rebel Concert Venue. The live band, Band North, opened up the show to a performance with the Powerhouse Gospel Choir singing Roberts’ song “Bless This Party.” As the night continued, DJ Steph Honey kept the crowd going as the Savage Society dancers brought the heat. Roberts also brought out
some of her artist friends to perform, such as Skinny Fabulous, Olatunji, Imani Ray, and Tempa. She shared a romantic moment onstage as she performed the collaboration single “Toxic” with her fiance, soca artist Drue. Roberts also showed a fan appreciation video and honored her dancers with a special segment during the show. The crowd swayed to her hit singles “Mind My Business”, “Carry On”, “A Little Wine”, “Band
of The Year” and “Like Yuhself.” Thrilled by the turnout of her second concert in Toronto, she took to her social media, saying, “Another successful #IAmWoman show, and I want to thank everyone who continues to make this possible. I’m so proud that our Toronto community showed up and enjoyed the show!”. The I AM Woman concert was a night to remember, and Patrice Roberts’ powerful performance was an inspiring reminder of the
strength and resilience that exists within all women.
T&T – David Rudder Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Veteran calypsonian David Rudder is szid to be suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He has stated that his forthcoming concert, Rudder 7.0, will be his final big performance. In a recent interview with the media at Kafe Blue on Wrightson Road, the singer revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after completing a few tests a little while back. Rudder promised to keep performing, just not as frequently. “This show will be my last marathon show – I can’t do four hours standing up on a stage again.” However, he noted that he will be entertaining his fans through making music, “I will still be around making music. This is just something that happens in life. I’ll
Chance The Rapper and US Ambassador Perry Discuss Black Star Line Festival The Black Star Line Festival will be held on the island in January 2024, according to HipHop artist Chance the Rapper, who visited the US Embassy as one of several destinations on his birthday tour of Jamaica. Chance the Rapper and the ambassador recently had a meeting. A photograph of the “Blessings” rapper was posted on the US Embassy’s official social media outlets. The multi-platinum-selling rapper recently revealed information about hosting the Black Star Liner Festival in Jamaica during an interview with Jimmy Fallon, host of The Tonight Show. “We’re actually thinking about hosting the next one in Kingston, Jamaica,” he noted. In January, Ghana hosted the first-ever
event, which is said to have drawn more than 52,000 visitors. “It was very successful,” he said. Erykah Badu, Dave Chappelle, T-Pain, Jeremih, Sarkodie, Tobe Nwigwe, Asakaa Boys, and M.anifest were among the artists on the schedule. Vic Mensa and Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line, which was established in 1919 and was run by Black people to assist connect international shipping and tourist possibilities between America, the Caribbean, and Africa, served as the inspiration for the Black Star Line Festival. Additionally, the rapper was photographed at the popular Uptown Mondays event near the DJ booth with well-known dancehall DJ Boom Boom.
continue to perform, but I will slow down when I feel I have to. The energy is still there.” Rudder remarked on his family’s immense support in the wake of his diagnosis.
On May 6, a concert honoring Rudder’s 70th birthday is slated to take place at Soundforge on Mucurapo Road.,
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