From the strength of street art to the problem of climate change in the Social Forum
Three urban artists met in the Rototom Sunsplash’s Social Forum to discuss street art. While the Dase’s mural started taking form, the tone got more serious as they tackled the problem of climate change
An explosion of creativity in the Mercado ArteSano
Artisan. This is the main premise of Mercado ArteSano, one of the areas that helps shape the reggae universe that is Rototom Sunsplash. From stands, restaurants and a chillout area to a line up full of workshops.
The Showcase lineup just keeps getting better
The 2016 Showcase lineup just keeps getting better. Sunday 14th’s schedule will commence with the excellent resident Lavadora Sound System, starting with a truly interesting live show.
From the personal to the social. The Social Forum heals mind and spirit
From the collective support in moving away from isolation, to empowerment in overcoming obstacles. José María Doria y Xema Toribio tackle mental and spiritual pathologies from two perspectives in the Social Forum.
The music never stops in the European clubs at Rototom Sunsplash
Some of the most noteworthy clubs from across Europe have brought their essence to Rototom Sunsplash. From the Juanita Club in España to the futuristic Cross Club in the Cheque Republic. Travelling from one to the other will take mere seconds.
Learn how to build an eco-friendly and sustainable house
The Okambuva collective will explain how to use natural materials such as straw and clay for sustainable construction in a workshop at PachaMama
Pablo Moses – a political Rastaman speaks
After two sessions of up-tempo dancehall discussion, the University changed pace to examine one of roots reggae’s most subtle and thoughtful Rasta singers. Pablito Henry, better known as Pablo Moses, entered via the gangway to respectful applause, dressed in his signature zig zag pattern tam and mirror shades.
Alborosie and the recent Grammy winners Morgan Heritage will give rhythm to the Main Stage
The performance from the collaboration The Spanish Dub Invasion, headed by Mad Professor and the performance on the Showcase stage of the young artist Marla Brown, daughter of the artist Dennis Brown, will be amongst the other stand out events of the day.