Focus Music Notes. "Out of the Blues". Popular music through the decades

Live streaming today, Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August, 1Xtra's Jeremiah Asiamah & Island Records join forces to bring you a day of dancehall & DJ sets, to help celebrate what would have been.   With artists including reggae royalty Skip Marley, Queen of Afrobeats Tiwa Savage and the original dancehall Superstar Sean Paul performing, it's set to be a day of pure vibes and the next best thing to being on the streets of West London this weekend. Live streamed from 1-7pm on Jeremiahasiamah.com the carnival spirit will be alive and kicking in your living room, back yard or garden.Scroll down for schedule; DATE: MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 1-7PM ---------------- LIVE STREAM LINK: Jeremiahasiamah.com 👀👀👀 SCHEDULE: 1:00PM - Welcome by Jeremiah Asiamah LIVE 1:05PM - DJ Nate LIVE 1:45 PM - DJ Larni + PA From IQ LIVE 2:30 PM: - Kenny Allstar + PA From Afro B LIVE 3:15 PM: - DeeJay Why LIVE 3:45 PM - House Gospel Choir LIVE 4;00 PM: - Sef Kombo LIVE 4:30 PM:

In the 1970s, Bob Marley rose from humble beginnings to become a global superstar. It was a journey that took place not just in his homeland of Jamaica, but also in Britain - the place he came to regard as his second home. Featuring rarely-seen archive and interviews with people who met him, this documentary examines Marley’s special relationship with Britain and reveals how his presence helped influence British politics, culture and identity, during a time of massive social and civil unrest in the UK - and how his universal message of One Love and unity helped inspire a generation of Black British youth. This documentary also takes a revealing look at how Marley spent his time while he was in Britain: the houses he lived in, football kickabouts in Battersea Park and visits to the UK’s growing Rastafarian community, including secret gigs in the North of England. It was in Britain that Marley established himself as an international artist, recorded some of his most success

Nigerian-born singer/songwriter Tiwa Savage shares her new single “Temptation,” featuring multi-GRAMMY Award-winning pop phenomenon Sam Smith. Released via Island Records, “Temptation” is the latest single from Savage’s highly anticipated fourth studio album Celia, due out today, August 28th . The track is written by Tiwa Savage, Sam Smith, and Fireboy DML. It was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria and is produced by London. Hailed as the “Queen of Afrobeats,” Savage is the most popular female artist in Africa, and arguably the most popular artist in Nigeria. Last month, the globally celebrated fashion icon offered the first glimpse at her forthcoming album with “Dangerous Love” — a laid-back and enchanting track built on her signature blend of R&B and Afrobeats. Marking her directorial debut, the song’s video finds Savage co-directing alongside Ibra Ake (Childish Gambino, Beyoncé) for a stunning visual shot in Lagos, Nigeria. Named after her mother, Celia showcases Savage’s extraord