FIREBRAND reggae artiste Sizzla Kalonji brought the packed house to its feet at the third staging of We Are Reggae unplugged concert series held at the Beach Bar, Doctor’s Cave Bathing Club in Montego Bay, last Saturday.

Dressed in a light grey suit, white shirt accentuated with red bow tie and his black turban, the dimunitive singjay earned a standing ovation for his thought-provoking and entertaining two-hour set.

“We Are Reggae has again delivered on our promise of presenting the best live entertainment within the genre. Sizzla was amazing. His set included great social commentary and thought-provoking lyrics, and was clean,” said Peter Lloyd, artiste and co-promoter of the monthly series.

In addition to Lloyd, the organising team comprises Patrick Casserly and Orlando Maxwell.

It was Sizzla Kalonji at his best. With high energy and pitch-perfect vocals, he delivered hits including Dry Cry, Solid As A Rock, and Black Woman And Child.

Opening acts Trench Town-based DahVid, Edna Manley School of Music’s Fusion Band, and King David from Sizzla’s camp Judgement Yard, all gave strong performances.

“All the opening acts were solid as well,” Lloyd told the Jamaica Observer.

The We Are Reggae unplugged series continues with a special Summer edition, featuring Agent Sasco at the same venue, on Saturday, July 11.