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Mariam of Amadou & Mariam
2025-11-18 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sony Hall, 235 W 46th Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
DOORS 6:00 PM | SHOW 8:00 PM

Mariam

L’Amour à la Folie

The title of a new album and an upcoming Netflix documentary, L’Amour à la Folie celebrates the joyful 45 year marriage and career of the most famous ambassadors for Malian music, and African music, all around the world: Amadou & Mariam. Sadly, Amadou Bagayoko passed in April 2025. Mariam pays loving tribute to her late husband and the musical journey they shared, still accompanied by her faithful musicians, carrying the melodies that have made the couple a success, but also the songs that make up the repertoire of the new album, due for release this autumn.

dj.henri has long specialized in the music of Mali, Guinea, and the Saharan Maghreb

His station Radio Africa Online is the longest-running African all-music station online, he writes a column for afropop.org

@dj.henri

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Photo session with Amadou & Mariam in their home in Bamako, Mali, December 8, 2022. © Nicolas RÉMÉNÉ

Digable Planets
2025-11-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Webster Hall, 125 East 11 Street, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Blowout Comb 30th Anniversary

Doors 7:00 PM + Show 8:00 PM

Age 16 and over.

Artist Info

Digable Planets, the alternative hip-hop trio comprised of Mary Ann “Ladybug Mecca” Vieira, Craig “Doodlebug” Irving, and Ishmael “Butterfly” Butler have finally reunited!! The group’s debut album Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space) was released in 1993 under Pendulum Records. The album’s lead single, “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” became a crossover Top 20 Billboard hit, earning gold certification by the RIAA and winning the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Digable’s fusion of jazz with hip hop broadened hip hop’s reach and expanded it’s connection to music history, African American culture and the sounds of the streets. The trio’s second album in late 1994, Blowout Comb, organically integrated soul, jazz and live instrumentation with political consciousness, mixed in with happy observations of everyday life. Both albums are proven hip-hop classics thriving on listeners’ ability to relate, think, feel and be inspired.

After Blowout Comb, all three decided to pursue solo careers — Butler created and is currently frontman for Seattle based hip-hop group Shabazz Palaces with Tendai Maraire and Irving founded the Philly based collective Cee Knowledge & the Cosmic Funk Orchestra. Vieira pursued solo career and started her own label Nu Paradigm Entertainment. The group came together in 2005, releasing their compilation LP, Beyond the Spectrum: the Creamy Spy Chronicles; and again in 2011, for an appearance at the NXNE festival in Toronto.

Digable’s music is one of the guaranteed sounds in hip-hop to “put on and enjoy and vibe out to, with a rich undercurrent of history and thought.” A proper reunion for Digable Planets has been a long time coming and fans are ready.

Hector Lewis
2025-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Sleepwalk, 251 Bushwick Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11206, United States
The cosmic vibrations are heading to Brooklyn. 🌟🎶

Our talented client, Hector “Roots” Lewis ( @hectorrootslewis ), is bringing the soul-stirring sounds of his album Cosmic Roots to New York City for a special, intimate performance.

He will be headlining the return of The Jungle ( @thejungleworldwide ) at Sleepwalk (@sleepwalk.nyc ) on November 22nd, delivering a powerful acoustic set that journeys through reggae, soul, and the very heartbeat of the diaspora.

Curated by Kwesi Abbensetts ( @kwesiabbensetts ), the night promises to be an immersive experience of rhythm and community, with all food proceeds from KIT an’ KIN ( @kitankin ) dedicated to Jamaica Hurricane Relief efforts.

Welcome to a gathering of spirit and sound.

🎟️ Entry is free with RSVP (link in bio), with a suggested donation at the door going directly to the artists.

Naomi Cowan
2025-11-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Brooklyn Chop House, 253 West 47 Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Join us as we celebrate the launch of @naomicowan‘s album, Welcome to Paradise.

Enjoy an exclusive listening party and Julia Gin happy hour.

Donations to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery through @WalkGoodLA are welcome throughout the evening.

RSVP

Can’t make it? You can still support the cause:

WalkGood Jamaica Hurricane Relief Fund

Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert
2025-12-12 20:00 - 23:30 | UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY, 11003, United States
This powerful event will unite some of the biggest names in reggae, dancehall, and Caribbean culture on one stage, all in support of hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica. Every ticket sold directly helps families, farmers, and communities rebuilding after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.

More than a concert, this is a global call to action — a night of unity, culture, and compassion for the island we love.

Jamaica Strong. Let’s rise together.

One Island. One Sound. One Strength. — Jamaica Strong.

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Nice Up Jamaica Fundraiser
2025-12-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11249, United States
@LargeUpDotCom is teaming with Brooklyn Bowl Tuesday, December 16th for a fundraiser to benefit hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica.

Live and direct from Jamaica for one night only, the original king of dancehall, Yellowman, will perform a special headlining set, with support from dancehall godfather Johnny Osbourne (backed by Anant Pradhan and Larry McDonald), JA-to-BK legends Screechy Dan and Red Fox and Jamaica’s own Yaadcore & Di Man Dem.

Get your tickets and help us fill the barrel with donations of supplies (Suggested items: tarps, clothing, bedding)

DJ support:

Max Glazer, Ayanna Heaven, JonnyGo Figure, African Violet Roots, Barry Cole and LargeUp’s own DJ Gravy

Host: Nick Seale (Power 105)

Donations Go To: The American Friends of Jamaica, Rebuild Cockpit Country, World Central Kitchen, Ghetto Youths Foundation.

Naomi Cowan
2026-03-08 20:00 - 23:00 | SoB’s (Sounds of Brazil), 204 Varick Street, New York, NY, 10014, United States
NYC: Our live show, originally scheduled for Nov 23rd, is now on March 8, 2026 (aka Int’l Women’s Day)

A lineup of musical soldiers joining us for Welcome to Paradise Forever on Sunday March 8th, 2026 at @sobsnyc

Originally to be an album celebration concert but shifted to focus on ensuring Paradise remains forever.

Proceeds toward @WalkGoodLA

👉 https://www.walkgoodla.org/donate

Naomi Cowan takes the stage at SOB’s! Touted as one of the Caribbean’s top rising female artists, Naomi’s unique vocal tone and stellar live performance abilities have opened the way for her to stand amongst the greats. A child of reggae royalty, Cowan was born & raised in Kingston, Jamaica under the mentorship of her parents Tommy Cowan, OD (reggae music producer, songwriter & former road manager for Bob Marley) & Carlene Davis OD (international reggae vocalist).

Luciano
2026-04-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Roots reggae icon @LucianoMessenjah is bringing his message of love, faith and unity to LPR on Sun. April 19, 2026.

Presented in collaboration with @RisingSunPhl and @JamaicanDaveProductionPhilly 🌞

Beres Hammond
2026-05-09 20:00 - 23:00 | UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY, 11003, United States
Don’t miss reggae royalty live in New York as Beres Hammond @BeresHammond takes the stage at UBS Arena on May 9, 2026 for an unforgettable Mother’s Day weekend celebration.

🎟️ Get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com

📍 UBS Arena @ubsarena

📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026

Secure your seats early — this one will sell fast!
