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...
Mala Rodriguez
Andalucian rapper and vocalist Mala Rodríquez’ expressive voice and powerful lyrics have made her one of the biggest names in Spanish rap - and Spanish music in general. Her appearance at Rototom highlights the increasingly global conversation between reggae and dancehall with hip hop and its related forms. On latest...
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,...
Warrior Sound
Los alemanes Warrior Sound se formaron en 2002. Se asentaron con una residencia en el legendario U Club de Wuppertal, donde cimentaron su reputación de selecciones temibles. Warrior Sound ha ganado clashes en toda Europa y en Jamaica y este año vuelven al Rototom con toda su fuerza.
Clinton Fearon
The former bassist and co-vocalist for the reggae harmony group the Gladiators, Clinton Fearon left his old band to follow his own path in the USA. Based in Seattle, Washington, the soft spoken, soulful singer-songwriter has released a procession of critically acclaimed albums that continue the tradition of rural and...
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...