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JAH MASON (Jamaica)
This singer from Jamaica is one of the few artists who combine these two skills with equal talent. David Jeffries of Allmusic described him as ‘an effortlessly agile artist able to communicate love, pathos, revolution, spirituality, and even sensuality on equal terms’. With lyrical fire and style that has earned him comparisons to Capleton and Sizzla, Jah Mason holds his own and continues to impress. For more details about Jah Mason CLICK HERE.
STRANGER COLE (Jamaica)
Next year, the legendary Stranger Cole will celebrate 50 years as a recording artist. Born in Kingston Jamaica, Stranger Cole began his career in the era of rocksteady and is one of the pioneers of reggae music as we know it today. Cole is a soulful vocalist, with a joyful personality that shines through his songs… For more details about Stranger Cole CLICK HERE.
DEADLY HUNTA (UK) Exclusive
Reading’s Deadly Hunta is one of the UK’s most talented and respected MCs. His raw energy, lyrics and diverse style has earned him fans across a broad range of genres, especially hip hop (he has supported Wu Tang Clan and Ice T), reggae (he has performed with Buju Banton), dancehall and drum ‘n’ bass (through his collaborations with renowned DJ Aphrodite and super-producer Photek)… For more details about Deadly Hunta CLICK HERE.
KING TIDE (Sydney)
ARIA award nominees and ‘Bondi’s third best rock steady got soul reggae band’, King Tide are veritable Australian reggae royalty and they will be launching their new album at Reggaefest 2011… For more details about King Tide CLICK HERE.
NEACOMBO DIFFUZION (New Caledonia)
This nine-piece reggae/ragga/dancehall band calls the tiny island of New Caledonia home. Coming from a unique background that fuses Pacific Islander and European culture into a melee of music, language and dance. For more details about NeaCombo DiffuZionCLICK HERE.
ZENNITH (Kuranda)
All the way from the deep scrub of Bulwai Country in Kuranda, Far North Queensland, Zennith have fast become a fixture of Australian roots and Indigenous music… For more details about Zennith CLICK HERE.
MISTA SAVONA SOUNDSYSTEM FEAT. VIDA SUNSHYNE (Melbourne)
Based in Melbourne, internationally renowned producer/songwriter/keyboardist, Mista Savona has collaborated with high-profile artists such as Sizzla, Burro Banton, Capleton, Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Anthony B and many more. For more info about Mista Savona & Vida Sunshyne CLICK HERE.
MIGHTY ASTERIX (NZ)
The Mighty Asterix is New Zealand’s premier reggae vocalist. With a career spanning over 20 years he has been a crucial figure in spreading reggae throughout New Zealand and Australia… For more info about Mighty Asterix CLICK HERE.
THE STRIDES (Sydney)
According to Tony Hiller (The Australian), this dynamic ten-piece are ‘to be considered a serious challenger to the Cat Empire and company’… For more info about The Strides CLICK HERE.
SPOONBILL (Melbourne)
Spoonbill creates sounds that cannot be pigeonholed to one genre. His offering of Spoonytunes will captivate fans of dubstep, glitch-hop, IDM, breaks, psychedelic electronica, folktronica, trip-hop and more… For more info about Spoonbill CLICK HERE.
WILD MARMALADE FEAT. SI FIXION (Byron Bay)
KINGFISHA (Brisbane)
A six-piece reggae/dub band from Brisbane and recent winner of Triple J’s Unearthed Roots competition, Kingfisha have created a unique sound. For more info about Kingfisha CLICK HERE.
DARKY ROOTS (NZ / Brisbane)
There’s a reason that this seven-piece Brisbane band has quickly risen through the ranks of Australian roots/reggae since forming in 2008. For more info about Darky Roots CLICK HERE.
PAUA (NZ / Brisbane)
Harmony and melody, floating on deep grooves and rhythms – Paua brings natural reggae staples for the soul… For more info about Paua CLICK HERE.
ISRAEL STARR & NEWTOWN SOUND (NZ)
Israel Starr & Newtown Sound have a wealth of musical experience between them. Israel Starr, son of legendary Mighty Asterix, was raised by the reggae legends of Aotearoa and is a versatile singer – able to rip up anything from hip-hop flows to sweet lovers rock to dancehall patios to smooth soul… For more info about Israel Starr & Newtown Sound CLICK HERE.
TONY Q RASTAFARA (Indonesia)
Legendary singer and environmentalist, Tony Q and his band ‘Rastafara’ are widely acknowledged as pioneers in the Indonesian reggae scene – being one of the first to break away from Jamaican reggae and present their own songs in their debut album ‘Rambut Gimbal’… For more info on Tony Q Rastafara CLICK HERE.
BLACKBIRDS (Byron Bay)
Hailing from our very own streets, Blackbirds combine guitar, ukulele, male and female harmonies and percussion to create a sound which is most likened to a harmonic bath of honey. For more info about Blackbirds CLICK HERE.
RAZ BIN SAM & THE LION I BAND (Byron Bay)
Raz Bin Sam & The Lion I Band are a 5 piece original reggae/dancehall outfit. The band uses a combination of roots, dancehall and Middle Eastern rhythms. The Lion I Band is fronted by Israeli born singer Raz Bin Sam, a Jewish artist with a dynamic style and sound who moved to Australia in early 2000. For more info about Raz Bin Sam & The Lion I Band CLICK HERE.
CHEAP FAKES (Brisbane)
Drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of genres, Cheap Fakes refuses to be limited by just one style. Luckily their fusion of reggae, funk, hip-hop, pop and dance music has captivated audiences and won over critics. For more info about Cheap Fakes CLICK HERE.
ONE DREAD (NZ / Brisbane)
Expect to hear something different from this nine-piece reggae band as every member brings something unique to the mix. For more info about One Dread CLICK HERE.
THE HAYDEN HACK INFUSION (Maleny)
Combining a combination of funk, jazz, rock and the underlying dance beats of the reggae nations, The Hayden Hack INfusionhonours the musical journeys of their travelling namesake… For more info about the Hayden Hack INfusion CLICK HERE.
SILVA EMCEE (NZ)
Silva (a.k.a Tanya Dyer) hails from central Auckland where she grew up on the streets of Mt Roskill and Grey Lynn. For more info about Silva Emcee CLICK HERE.
YOUNG TREE (Maleny)
THE GRAINS (Byron Bay)
Claiming influence from a diverse range of artists, from Bob Marley to The Wiggles, this four-piece band from Byron Bay describes themselves as ‘psychedelic roots’… For more info about The Grains CLICK HERE.
SIMON WRIGHT (Melbourne)
With an old beaten guitar, a charismatic stage persona and a song writing style that calls on the flavours of blues, funk, soul, hip hop, reggae and rock‘n’roll, Simon has something for every crowd, whether it’s a dimly lit room in a Melbourne bar, a packed house at Byron’s Beach Hotel or an outdoor festival stage. For more info about Simon Wright CLICK HERE.
LUBDUB (Melbourne)
This Dub duo from Melbourne have been cooking away in the lublab since 2007… For more info about LubDub CLICK HERE.
RED BANTOO (Soundsystem)
Having worked alongside some of Australia’s premier musical artists, the dynamic Red Bantoo are bursting onto the music scene with a star-studded lineup… For more info on Red Bantoo CLICK HERE.
CBD DUB PROJECT (TRIO)
CBD dub Trio is a soulful trio with a smooth blend of 3 part vocal harmony, guitar, bass, percussion & a little trumpet… For more info about CBD DUB CLICK HERE.
SISTA ITATIONS (Melbourne)
Sista Itations is one of Melbourne’s premiere reggae selectors, spinning some of the finest reggae tunes to be heard south of Jamaica… For more info about Sista Itations CLICK HERE.
KING KRAZY (BLAZE FIRE SOUND)
King Krazy is the selector for Blaze Fire Sound and has worked with with some of Australia’s biggest reggae artists such as Simon I-Fyah (Fyah Walk), Raz Bin Sam, Kari (Mad Professor/ Ariwa Sounds), Hua (Darky Roots) & Jaggarizzer & Jamie Lee… For more info about King Krazy CLICK HERE.
GHETTAFUNKT
Hailing from Byron’s underground parties, Ghettafunkt has been weaving through a multi layered audio exploration of glitch step dub wobble hop break grind funk… For more info about Ghettafunkt CLICK HERE.
SELECTA RAS GEORGE (Zimbabwe)
Ras George DJ, MC, promoter, theatre actor, director & African dance choreographer, is originally from Zimbabwe, Africa. Born and bred on the rough streets of Harare… For more info about Ras George CLICK HERE.
28:ENGINE SOUND
28:Engine Sound comprises of Lismore’s ‘Real Propa’ radio crew. Busting out of 92.9FM every Wednesday night, across the local airwaves are M_Phonik, Cutty Vengence and our very own Papa Steele… For more info on 28:Engine Sound CLICK HERE.
BASMATI
Basmati is the radio Dj of the famous 4ZZZ reggae show – The Yard. As a performer Basmati is Djdeejaying Dancehalll & roots reggae, old school and new… For more info about Basmati CLICK HERE.
COMRADE DUBS
Comrade Dubs is a passionate reggae and dancehall record collector and selector known for his tight sets of classic tunes mixed with up to the time Jamaican releases… For more info on Comrade Dubs CLICK HERE.
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