With his grainy roots voice and rapper’s flow, Madrid’s Morodo has become one of the prime movers of modern Spanish reggae. A product of Spain’s unique blend of hip hop, reggae and dancehall culture, he has released four albums and toured all over Europe and Latin America. A multiple headliner...
Max Romeo
With his distinctive voice and fiery protest lyrics, Max Romeo is one of the greatest living reggae singers. He first had success in the days of rocksteady as part of the group The Emotions, before scoring a 1968 massive hit in England for Bunny Lee with the suggestive Wet Dream....
Freddie Krueger
For many years his juggling on the main stage between acts has been an essential part of the festival flow. The former 'chief spinner' of the legendary Jamaican sound Kilimanjaro, made the short trip between the main stage and the Dancehall stage to unleash his frighteningly appropriate musical choices during...
Alborosie
One artist who is almost synonymous with Rototom is Jamaica-based Italian superstar Alborosie. Singer, deejay, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Pupa Albo has appeared at the festival multiple times (recording theme song Rototom Free to support the event during its exodus from Osoppo, Italy to Spain, and creating a special all-star show...
Mellow Mood
Two of Mediterranean Europe’s most conscientious and authentic reggae groups are Pordenone, Italy’s Mellow Mood and Madrid, Spain’s Emeterians. Mellow Mood have gone from breakout stars of Rototom’s Reggae Contest to an internationally renowned touring and recording entity - known for their deep knowledge and appreciation for Jamaican culture. Likewise,...
Natty Bo
Dapper-dressed bandleader for Ska Cubano, Top Cats and Natty Congeroo & The Flames Of Rhythm, Natty Bo is a resident selector at Soho’s longest running one-nighter, the famous Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues. A true student of Jamaica’s musical conversations with the diaspora, he plays everything from jump blues to ska, rocksteady...