You probably know the Boomshakalak DJ crew from just about every major festival in the Netherlands and countless successful reggae parties. With infectious enthusiasm, they deliver heavy tunes backed by a deep knowledge of Jamaican-rooted music. They’ve managed to win over many unsuspecting passersby with their love for ska, roots reggae, and dub — even […]
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Culture ft. Kenyatta Hill is coming to Reggae Lake Festival in Amsterdam. Originally formed in Jamaica in the mid-1970s, Culture, was led by the late Joseph Hill. He was known for spiritually charged, socially conscious music that resonated globally. Albums like “Two Sevens Clash”, “International Herb”, and “Baldhead Bridge” made them one of the genre’s
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Black Uhuru is coming to Het Bolwerk in Sneek and to Willemeen in Arnhem. This legendary reggae formation has been one of Jamaica’s most popular and prolific reggae bands for over 50 years. This reggae band has achieved numerous successes in the music industry. Including winning the very first Grammy Award for reggae music. Their
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Guiding Ark Soundsystem, Foundation, Roots Reggae, Dub to Steppers Session, Roots and Dub Attic Rotterdam, Selector Arie’s place. Guiding Ark started with a weekly radio show around 2014 at Radio Banzai in Den Bosch. After continuously playing week-in and week-out for four years and getting inspired by the regular sound system event, Rewind, the time
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On April 20, a special walk will take place in honor of Bob Marley’s 80th birthday. The walk, organized by Dam Connections and Universal Music, passes by various ‘shops’ in Amsterdam. The event is organized in collaboration with the Marley Family and is not held on February 6, his actual birthday, but on April 20
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Colah Colah & Prince Alla – Real Lion Heart. Two generations of roots reggae unite in powerful harmony on Real Lion Heart, the brand-new collaboration from the legendary Prince Alla and conscious firebrand Colah Colah. Blending deep Rastafarian wisdom with fiery modern energy, this track roars with courage, truth, and spiritual resilience. Prince Alla’s timeless,
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Burning Spear, born Winston Rodney in 1945 in Saint Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, is a legendary roots reggae artist. His music is deeply rooted in the Rastafari philosophy and the teachings of Marcus Garvey. He broke through in 1975 with the album Marcus Garvey, which marked the beginning of decades of international acclaim. Disillusioned with the
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The documentary makers Noël Dernesch and Moritz Springer accompany the famous reggae stars Gentleman and Alborosie on a journey to Jamaica. This little island is the birthplace and home of reggae and Rastafari. Far from the myths and the so-called tourist paradise, they are confronted with various representatives from the local music scene. Together with
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Saturday, July 19th, the young Jamaican talents Rik Jam and Dalwayne will bring a fresh breeze to the Rastaplas Festival at the Zoetermeer beach! 🌴 Rik Jam – raised in Fletcher Land, Jamaica and shaped by life – delivers a powerful message of positivity through his music. Joined by special guest Dal-wayne, they’ll bring a
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The 3rd cut in the King Shiloh Dubplate Series KSD003. Idren Natural – Jah Reigneth A. Jah Reigneth – Idren Natural & The UK Players (5.06)B. Ruling Dub – The UK Players (feat. Jah Rej) (5.06) VINYL CUTS ONLY RELEASE – Limited 100 copies cut-to-order. A very special unreleased dubplate recording from the late 90’s
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