Colorado reggae fans were treated to a rare moment when Sizzla Kalonji touched down in the state for the first time in nearly 10 years. The dancehall and roots reggae legend’s performance drew a crowd that traveled from across the U.S., eager to witness the return of one of Jamaica’s most beloved artists.
“People flew thousands of miles just to get to Colorado because they knew in their own states, they might not get that chance,” said Eton Pearcy, one of the event’s organizers. “They love him — not just the music, but what he believes in.”
The show gave fans the best of both worlds: a fiery dancehall set and a deeply spiritual reggae set. When Sizzla transitioned into his more high-energy offerings, it was marked by the symbolic removal of his turban Pearcy recalled.
But the night wasn’t just about music. The event carried a social mission — a fundraising effort for a Partial Incentive Breakfast Program at Windward Road Primary School in Kingston, Jamaica. Pearcy, who grew up in the same community and attended the school, has pledged to match a $5,000 USD donation already committed, with the hope of raising $7 million JMD to fully revitalize the program.
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“I remember going to school without breakfast many mornings,” Pearcy explained. “But I also remember the joy when I knew there’d be something to eat. It made me want to get to school early. Now I’m in a position to give back.”
The fundraising is being facilitated through the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange, and Pearcy has invited both corporate and individual supporters to contribute. “It just makes sense to use the platform in Colorado to generate income and pump it back into the community,” he added.
