FRIDAY 02 AUGUST
Dezarie
Defining Dezarie’s musical work is not a trivial task. She was born in St. Croix (U.S. Virgin Islands) and owns a unique, gentle yet powerful voice. Her music carries a message of spiritual elevation, equal rights and justice, with powerful instrumentation.
Get ready for this musical journey
Rubera Roots
Born in 2013, Rubera Roots intend to share a positive and spiritual vibe through their music. They are a Roots Reggae band grounded on the active pursuit of Rastafarian experience. Through Roots Reggae music those musicians share a natural manifesto of Creole and African culture, seeking to bring a message of militancy involving a meaning of Africanist and African ancestry.
SATURDAY 03 AUGUST
Johnny Clarke and Dub Asante Band with Matic Horns
Johnny Clarke, a revered figure in Jamaica, played a crucial role in shaping Dance-Hall alongside legends like Dennis Brown and Gregory Isaacs. Known for his smooth voice and spiritual depth, Clarke’s music, steeped in Rasta culture, promotes love and non-violence.
Born in 1955 in Kingston, Clarke’s journey began early, recording his first song at 17. His collaboration with Bunny Lee from 1975 to 1980 led to numerous hits, making him a household name in Jamaica.
Clarke’s work with renowned producers like King Tubby and Prince Jammy cemented his legacy. Iconic songs like “African Roots” and “Dread is Dread” highlight his lasting impact on reggae.
Today, Clarke remains a significant artist, his live performances showcasing his timeless voice and enduring talent.
Orlando Santos & The Bagattels
Orlando, also known as Lion, originates from Lisbon and is deeply entrenched in Jamaican culture, which influences his music as a talented musician and composer. Proficient in the “slide guitar,” he effortlessly blends reggae, rock, and soul. His debut album, “My Soul,” introduces original tracks alongside a captivating rendition of the Melodians’ classic, “Rivers of Babylon.” Collaborating with luminaries such as Ben Harper and Jim Barr, Orlando’s compositions resonate worldwide, addressing themes of hope, love, and environmental consciousness. Supported by the Bagattels band, his live performances are soul-stirring experiences. Together, they embark on a musical journey through covers of artists like Ben Harper, Bob Marley, and Gary Clark Jr., delivering soulful interpretations that embody the spirit of soul, blues, funk, and reggae.
Straight out from France, @lilithpropaganda is a duo of two militants, playing meaningful tunes and uplifting melodies, a set not to miss 🔥
Lilith Propaganda is the project of two feminists : Esthou ex member of @totallydub – one of the first female et feminist crew in France creates in 2017 ; and Méla who’s an active member in the dub scene for over 10 years starting in Sardinia and then in the south of France. Together they have the will to bring a political dimension to their activism by creating various projects related to the sound system culture.Their selection is deep and various , exploring sounds from classic roots to nowadays productions.
Because it seems fundamental to them to be attached to the foundations of the sound system culture , Lilith Propaganda is a conscious and political project.
Simply Rockers
Simply Rockers Sound System is a collective of musicians, record collectors and a mobile sound system traditionally built and inspired by the masters who built the first sound systems in the 50s of last century the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. In this sound system everything is controlled on the original way by na handmade pre-amplifier that manipulates frequencies, siren machines, effects, powerful speakers and a large dose of amplifiers that ensure sound transmission without additives or filters. This is indeed how this music originally intended to be heard and felt.
Simply Rockers Sound System aims to spread the past and present of Roots Rock Reggae Dub through dance sessions that explain with music what can not be explained by words.
MEDI SOUND STATION
This dub project is the brainchild of Pedro Lopes, a creator deeply rooted in the Portuguese sound system scene, which embarked on this sonic journey with the vision to explore the depths of dub, blending traditional elements with a modern twist.
Having the opportunity of participating in bands along with experienced musicians has brought the chance to deeply understand the musical language of reggae. This experience has been instrumental in helping them develop and shape the sound.
With a noteworthy history of engaging live performances and a commitment to pushing creative boundaries, Medi Sound Station stands as a testament to the transformative power of dub music.
This mission extends beyond the music, fostering a sense of community and connection within the sound system scene.
SUNDAY 04 AUGUST
The Majestics Band
@papz_zilla at the control, special selection and message!
Portuguese born and raised in Nazaré with a special taste & love for the Reggae Soundsystem Culture since youth.
He found his love and connection with Reggae Music since starting listening to the King Bob Marley and from there he never stopped looking and searching the meaning of that message. Started his journey by collecting some vinyl records, until starting playing and sharing them with the massive and friends. Started long time ago, with a different project and with his family from BTR Sound.
He soon started sharing the Vibes with his brother raspectsunrootsouljah who has the same love and connection for the culture. After long time playing together both started the Journey together with @nomadembassysoundsystem Crew, playing and sharing good vibes all around Portugal.
The message is clear , bring awareness, LOVE and positive vibrations to each & everyone .
From Roots to Reggae, Dub & Steppa he is a Selecta and Toaster that promises to bring some original vibes with some classics and a lot of Roots & Love Vibrations.
Kibir La Amlak
Live dub mix
Emerging first as a sound system and music producer, Kibir La Amlak rapidly gained recognition by featuring his own homegrown studio productions through his self-built sound system at prestigious events like University of Dub and Teachings in Dub.
This unique approach laid the foundation for the Kibir La Amlak Live Dub Experience, a concept that merges the studio’s mixing prowess necessary to create dub with the sound system’s capacity to render music as a physical sensation. Known for its hypnotic and spiritual qualities, from rich live instrumentation to minimalistic electronic vibes, the distinct sound of the Kibir La Amlak Live Dub Experience is a truly unique RasTafari-centric dubwise journey.
