Don Carlos | De Effenaar, Eindhoven | 26-04-2026

The Jamaican singer Don Carlos is the link between reggae’s golden past and the present. As one of the founders of Black Uhuru, he set the tone in the 1970s with his warm, smooth vocals on the iconic Love Crisis album (later known as Black Sounds of Freedom). When he went solo, he proved that he could effortlessly carry that same energy on his own. Albums such as Suffering, Harvest Time, and Day to Day Living made him one of the most recognizable voices in roots reggae, with lyrics about love, spirituality, and survival.

Despite bootlegs, lost musical partners, and the ups and downs of the music business, Don Carlos has remained steadfast—touring, writing, and singing with the same relaxed charm and dreamy melodies that made him a hit machine in the 1980s. With a voice so smooth it still moves generations of fans, you almost forget how long Don Carlos has been around. He’ll prove it once again on Sunday, April 26, in our Main Hall!

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