Grammy-nominated reggae artist, BIPOC arts vendors at Zenbarn

Aug. 24, 2022  |  By Waterbury Roundabout 

Jamaican reggae artist Etana plays Zenbarn this Thursday, Aug. 25. Courtesy photo

Zenbarn this Thursday, Aug. 25, hosts two-time Grammy nominee reggae artist Etana, a Jamaican food truck, and a pre-show arts market featuring local Black, Indigenous and People of Color artists and makers.

Etana's "Pamoja" album earned her a second Grammy nod. Courtesy image

On the reggae scene since 2006, Jamaican artist Etana was nominated in 2018 and 2021 for the Grammy's Best Reggae Album for her records "Reggae Forever" and “Pamoja.”  In 2018, she was the first woman artist nominated for the honor in over two decades. 

She will take the stage with the Rawsoul Rebels Band at 8 p.m. On first is DJ Satta Sounds at 6 p.m.

The artists market is free to attend. It will set up ahead of the show from 5 to 7 p.m. along with Jamaican Food Truck "Jamaican Jewelz." 

Tickets are required for the show after 7 p.m.: $25 in advance, $30 at the door; free for kids 12 and under.