Echoes, effects remixes… big vibration roots and dub with a unique sound system.
From Benicàssim to the world: Rototom Sunsplash gets its roar back
The exclusive return to the stage of Burning Spear will be one of the highlights of the edition, joined by Damian and Julian Marley, Sean Paul, Davido and tributes to Toots and Robbie Shakespeare.
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,...
Jacin
Born in Burkina Faso, and raised on the Ivory Coast, dub producer and remixer Jacin grew up in a musical family. Influenced by his travels in France and Canada and through the music of Jamaica’s foundation and the UK’s post-Shaka dub scene, he has become one of the top producers...
48 Roots Sound System
Bologna’s 48 Roots Sound System combine a passion for the golden age of cultural reggae music with keen observation of the UK’s top sounds and selectors. Their traditional take on roots rock reggae will stand out and find a welcome home in the Dub academy.
Jah Tubbys
England's Jah Tubbys are a legendary institution in UK reggae for a number of reasons. Not only have they been active since the late 70s as a sound system but they have also built the equipment for countless other sound systems who came after. Bringing their procession of favoured artists...
Micah Shemaiah
Of all the new generation of Jamaican roots artists who have risen in the last decade, none have been as committed to roots reggae in its traditional form as Rasta singer Micah Shemaiah. A product of the same Jah Ova Evil stable that introduced Chronixx, Micah Shemaiah has maintained a...
King Shiloh Sound System
The Netherlands’ King Shiloh sound have a reputation as one of the heaviest roots and dub rigs in the world. Formed in Amsterdam in 1991, operator Bredda Neil and emcee Ras Lion have shaken up every corner of the globe with their hefty bottomless basslines and cultural lyrics. The Dub...
