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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...
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....
Blaiz Fayah
Blaiz Fayah is a singer and producer, born in Paris and based in London. His unique music blends hip-hop, dancehall and modern Afro-Latin rhythms into one scorching platform for his sharp, earthy English lyrics. He has released five albums, the latest being 2021’s Mad Ting 2 - a sequel to...
Sean Paul
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,...
Morodo
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...
Aza Lineage
Aza Lineage’s deep rich vocal tone and culturally minded lyrics have made her one of the rising talents of Jamaican roots reggae. Born in Kingston, she gained inspiration from motherhood and linking with the Lineage and Jah Ova Evil collectives to become a Rasta singer songwriter of considerable talent. Though...
Davido
DaVido is a Nigerian-American singer, born in Atlanta and raised in Lagos. His music mixes Afrobeats, hip hop and dancehall elements - as evidenced by his hit song Fall, the longest Billboard charting Nigerian pop song in history. His appearance at Rototom consolidates the festival's commitment to African music and...
La Dame Blanche
Rototom’s awareness of the musical links between the Caribbean islands of Cuba and Jamaica is once again demonstrated by the appearance of Cuban singer, flautist and percussionist, Yaite Ramos Rodriguez AKA La Dame Blanche. Playing a propulsive mix of reggae, hip hop, dancehall and cumbia, this multi talented, category defying...
Royal Vibes
La selector italiana Royal Vibes aprendió su oficio viajando entre Jamaica, Estados Unidos y Ciudad de México. Sus selecciones reflejan esta rica mezcla cultural, y traerá el reggae, el dancehall, el afrobeat y la soca a la zona de Dancehall. La acompaña Zugu MC.
Memoria
Cologne-based eight-piece reggae dancehall and Latin band Memoria began their career performing at anti-racism demos and found their way onto the lineups of the major German festivals. Now their reach is even more international, thanks to their musical abilities, humorous lyrics and commitment to social justice. A debut performance at...
Caribbean Uptempo Crew
Nembokid Selecta, de la sala Sally Brown de Roma, es el responsable del área Caribbean Uptempo. Como selector, ha abierto y cerrado conciertos de artistas como Horace Andy, Roy Ellis, The Selecter, Winston Francis, The Skatalites, Keith & Tex, Rudy Mills, New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble y otros muchos. Sus selecciones...