In Chicago, “Bringing Nations Together Through Music & Culture” is the main Vision / Mission of Martin's annual International Festival of Life.
2025 marks the 32nd edition of this Chicago cultural objective started in 1982.

It’s always an honor for many novice to notable, local to national, and even international rising musicians & artists to showcase & perform in Chicago's IFOL. Just as the many diverse communities representing Chicago, our music is also a unique blend of these cultures & sounds.

3RD3Y3 in many ways, reflects & resonates much of those Vibes & Message in his Word, Sound, Power.

Whether you resonate with the flow & riddim of the Spoken Word, a Rootical Nyabinghi meditation & Chant, 
or a mix of acoustical arrangements of Raps over Rock, Reggae, & Blues, then you must tune into your 3RD3Y3.


Most especially resonate, reflect & tune-into your local Chicago 3RD3Y3! So please Focus & Listen to the important & relevant information 3RD3Y3 is sharing with you… everyday people