Jamaican Reggae Star Set for Kenyan Concert

As if Tarrus Riley wasn’t enough of a treat for local reggae music lovers, the organizers are pulling another one on us. Also slated to perform at the concert is renown Jamaican songstress, Etana, the strong one. She will perform alongside Tarrus Riley backed up by Blak Soil Band and saxophonist, Dean Fraser.

The 29-year formally entered the music industry as a solo artiste in 2008 when she released her debut album, The Strong One. She released Wrong Address and Roots, the former went straight to number one on a number of Jamaican charts. In the same year, she was nominated for a MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award. She had previously performed as part of the all-girl group, Gift. Etana released her sophomore album, Free Expressions, three years later and followed it up with a European tour in 2012.

The concert will take place at the Carnivore Grounds on the 11th of August. Others performing at the event will be Kriss Darling of Dohty Family and Steve Junior. Earlier today, Tarrus Riley confirmed that he is indeed heading to Kenya for a show.