Reggae singer Sizzla Kalonji is slated to make his highly anticipated return to Colorado on September 20, where he is expected to headline the Dis A Reggae concert at the Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom.
The event, which is expected to pull record numbers, will mark the Rise to the Occasion singer’s first appearance in the state in some nine years.
According to Eton Pearcy, founder of Jamrock Events Colorado, promoters of the event, the show is already showing signs of major success as Diaspora fans express excitement over Sizzla’s showing.
“We’re anticipating a sold-out event. Excitement is at fever pitch as the Diaspora gets ready to welcome a reggae legend. Sizzla, being the icon he is, has a huge following across the US, and fans in Colorado do not get the opportunity to see him as much as they’d like, and so they’re very eager to witness him in action come September,” he said. “Interestingly, Sizzla’s last performance in Colorado was about nine years ago in this same venue, and he is just as excited about his performance as the fans are.”
Pointing out that the event holds an extra special place in his heart, Pearcy disclosed that part of the proceeds from the show will go towards jump-starting a breakfast programme at Windward Road Primary School. A past student of the institution, the promoter is hoping to get the programme underway for the new school term which begins in September. He expressed that the initiative helped seal the deal for Sizzla Kalonji, who is also huge on philanthropy.
“Aside from the fact that Sizzla is a reggae legend, he is also very big on giving back, and that is at the core of this event. As soon as he learned what the event was about he was immediately sold on being the headline act, and we’re forever grateful for that,” said Pearcy. “I’m a past student of Windward Road and I have been giving back to the school for several years, but this is the first year doing it on a larger scale. The aim is to help more people because we know the need is great.”
More than just a concert, Dis A Reggae has been dubbed a call to action — a celebration of music, purpose, and giving back. The event has also earned the support of the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange.
In addition to a fiery performance from Sizzla, the concert will see the musical stylings of the Code Red Band as well as a few surprise guest acts.
— Shereita Grizzle
