19 Ever Kipp/Contributor NEW YORK, NY: Encompassing everything from dancehall to lambada and deep apocalyptic reggae-rock, Warren “Addis” Smith’s latest album – Paradise, was recorded over the past two years on the island of St. John, Virgin Island, a US-dependent territory, with expat and former Northern California producer/ engineer Allen Clapp (The Orange Peels). Smith is a singer, songwriter, and performer native to the Virgin Islands, who began his musical life when he joined his high school’s steel orchestra. As a solo artiste, he has shared the stage with the likes of Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Toots and the Maytals, Ziggy and Stephen Marley, Andrew Tosh, Black Uhuru, Junior Reid and many others. Paradise, the Caribbean vibes of the Addis Revolution Following on the success of his third solo album No Compromise – which garnered three Grammy Award Ballot considerations – he formed The Addis Revolution in 2012. That year also saw the release of The Great Escape EP, which garnered an additional three Grammy Award Ballot considerations. Released on the Good Duck label, Paradise is a whirlwind of Caribbean influences; all focused through the granular mind of Sir Addis. Details become sweeping statements, and the big picture becomes not just planetary, but universal. Songs about growing up, falling in love, surviving, and even the end of the world, sit side by side in elegance and grace. It’s all held together by a voice that is as compelling as it is commanding. Interested persons may listen right via: https://open.spotify.com/ album/7pl8ndSYUAzn BXDH8LIpDa?si=p5L_ z1AtS3abVTBhchQgJg SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2-3P.M. United Achievers’ Club Brampton hosts Jamaica’s 63rd Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony at Ken Whillans Square, City Hall, Brampton, Ontario (at the community flag pole). SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 12P.M. Jamaica’s 63rd Anniversary of Independence Flag raising ceremony at the Jamaican Canadian Centre, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto. SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 3P.M. Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Church Service at Faith Sanctuary, 1901 Jane Street, Toronto, Ontario. MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1-9P.M. JAMBANA One World Festival celebrating Emancipation Day featuring Fab 5 and more at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Ontario. Free admission. Jambana. com SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 6P.M. The Jamaican Canadian Association under the distinguished patronage of Marsha Coore Lobban, Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada, presents its annual Independence Gala and Anniversary Celebration at the Jamaican Canadian Centre, 995 Arrow Road, Toronto. Keynote speaker: Commander Paul Smith, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship York. Tickets: $120. Telephone: 416-746-5772 or info@jcaontario.org EVENTS THE WEEKLY GLEANER | JULY 24 - AUGUSt 24, 2025 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS
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