Impressive 2020 Reggae Performances

Written by: Lesandra Scott

It’s no secret that the year 2020, has been the definition of “trying”. Let’s be honest, with the fireworks on January 1st to herald in the New Year, we were not expecting the year that 2020 has turned out to be. However, despite the uncertainty this pandemic casts upon us, the artistes that have won our love chose not to leave us empty handed.

As with everything in life, you learn to adapt to the way that life flows, and let me tell you, adapting these artistes did! Swiftly accepting that virtual performances are the new normal due to the heavy implementation of social distancing, organizers immediately harnessed their skills in producing virtual concerts. Concerts such as Reggae Sumfest which ran the risk of being cancelled in the middle of the pandemic was converted into two nights of virtual performances This received rave reviews and was widely appreciated by many; making it a shinning example of how Caribbean artistes can still effectively entertain during the global shutdown.

Caribbean Entertainment Hub stoplights some of the most impressive Live Reggae performances of 2020.  From Tiny Desk concerts, Reggae Sumfest and performances organized by BBC Radio 1Xtra; this selection of performances have an organic feel and show just how serious these artistes take their craft and the emotional health of their audience.  For even though we are in a pandemic, they still showed up and sang their hearts out for the fans.

Catch the Covid motivated virtual performances below!

 

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