Returns after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19

Jamaican award-winning reggae singer, Tarrus Riley will headline the return of New York’s  Groovin in the Park.

The musical festival slated for Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens is being staged after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Groovin in the Park, regarded as North America’s premier reggae and R&B concert has announced its return this year with other acts to be announced in the coming weeks.

Anthony Turner, the Jamaican-born publicist for Groovin in The Park told Caribbean Life, “Tarrus is a solid performer. He is one of the most accomplished of the second generation of roots reggae singers out of Jamaica.” 

Impressive Tarrus Riley catalogue

Continuing, Turner added, “he (Tarrus Riley) has amassed an impressive catalog of hit songs, including ‘She’s Royal,’ which was described by former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Edward Seaga as one of the definitive reggae songs of all times.” 

Turner stated that this will be Tarrus’ second time performing at Groovin in The Park. In 2017, he joined Big Ship Captain Freddie McGregor, Ken Boothe and Leroy Sibbles backed by Lloyd Parks & We The People Band and a symphony orchestra.

“It was a memorable performance by Tarrus,” Turner declared adding, “fans have constantly requested that we bring him back for an encore performance.” In the next few weeks, Turner said organizers will announce more acts and “a number of exciting changes to enhance the overall Groovin’ experience for our 10th staging.”

Among the top tier acts who have graced the stage at Groovin in The Park are: Jimmy Cliff, Beres Hammond, Tessanne Chin, Jr Gong Marley, Beenie Man, Michael Bolton, Billy Ocean, Gladys Knight, Boyz 11 Men, Morgan Heritage, Coco Tea, Luciano, Stitchie, Sanchez, Barrington Levy, Marcia Griffiths, Freddy McGregor, Capleton, Leroy Sibbles, David Rodigan and Barry G.