Rototom Sunsplash closes ‘Reggae for Freedom’ with a musical voyage to Africa, Europe and America
The curtain falls on the Main Stage this Saturday 20th August, following eight intense days that lead a musical journey to all corners of the planet Details
The Reggae University analyses the Spanish dub scene
Well known faces from dub in Spain united under the roof of the Reggae University to speak about what they know best: Dub. The meeting helped debate and develop the form of a scene that continues to evolve and grow. Details
Zoé Konstantopoulou unmasks the reality of debt in the Social Forum: “The people did not know the truth”
Debts that suffocate citizens and governments prefer to rescue the banking or real estate sector before restoring social stability. Zoé Konstantopolou and Eric Toussaint Social talk about Debtocracy at the Social Forum. Details
‘Jamaikids’: a journey in Jamaican music
Youngsters and not-so-youngsters have jumped into a time machine this afternoon at MagicoMundo to relive an interactive tour, from 60’s ska to modern dancehall Details
Thyme from Vacarisses and tomatoes from the Valle del Jerte
The Permacultura area in PachaMama embraces a table to exchange fruit and vegetable seeds for the second year in a row Details
Try the most natural soap in the camping area
One more year, Jabones Beltrán distributes free samples of some of their products to be used both in the shower and to wash your clothes
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Multi-ethnic and international bands in the Showcase
The sixth day of the Showcase was guided by a flag of multi-ethnicity. The band responsible for the opening of the evening, after the introduction of Jero Powa DJ, was Pharmakos. A band including musicians from Jamaica, Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Italy. Very funny and technically prepared, they began to warm up the atmosphere and make the audience dance instantly. Details
Repatriation against the odds
Filmmakers Giulia Amati and Stephen Rudder told the stories behind two very different documentaries on Rastafari strongholds and the need to return to Africa. They were joined by Ras Flako of the Nyabinghi Order and academic Dr Giulia Bonacci. Details