Across seven studio albums and counting, Sean Paul has taken the dancehall genre global. From the clubs in Kingston, Jamaica to the top of the charts, he has packed some of the biggest venues in more than 120 countries. Born Sean Paul Henriques on January 9, 1973, in Jamaica’s capital,...
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...
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,...
Auxili
After the machine stop in 2019 and two years of absolute silence, the Ontinyent band is back. The Valencian reggae band, with touches of rap and ska, is back on the road. This time they come to Rototom Sunsplash to present 'Guaret', their fourth album. They return to the festival with...
The Skatalites
Assembling some of the greatest young Jamaican jazz musicians, many from the famous Alpha Boys School, the Skatalites were the ultimate emissaries of the early 60s ska beat. They were bedrock of ska music - both as top session musicians and as live performers. Today a new generation of top...
Natty Bo
Manager of the bands Ska Cubano, Top Cats and Natty Congeroo & The Flames Of Rhythm, Natty Bo is a resident selector at Soho's most late-night club, the famous Gaz's Rockin' Blues. A true scholar of Jamaica's musical conversations with the diaspora, he plays everything from jump blues to ska,...