Women do Reggae – Best of Rototom Sunsplash '17
Women artists triumph at this year's Rototom Sunsplash Festival. The biggest European Reggae Festival held yearly in sunny Benicassim (Spain) has blown our mind with incredible performances by female singers, djs and musicians who want to change around the misogynist history of reggae. The world is searching for ways to react against the globalised capitalist music industry producing an endless number of singers who's lyrics are empty and volatile. Reggae's peace&love message can be revitalised in light of the current horrific political, human and environmental situation by making activism through music. The best women who do reggae are those who not only are powerful performers, but also are inspirational activists.
P*B* presents a list of the artists we thought stood out at this year's Rototom Sunsplash Festival
Hempress Sativa (Jamaica)
Do not mess around with Hempress Sativa. Her powerful and regal presence commands the attention of the audience. Listen closely to her songs - her lyrics speak about revolution, activism and peace. She's a strong supporter of women's talent and a fighter against injustice for African descent people. Latest album out now – Unconquerebel (2017)
Nkulee Dube (South Africa)
Ethno-soul, jazz with ethno-ragga fuse in Nkulee's sound. The daughter of Lucky Dube, she's a strong performer on stage with a beautiful voice. We look forward to hearing more from her!
Nattali Rize (Australia)
With her latest album Rebel Frequency (2017) Nattali Rize declares “We’re here to deliver a different frequency to what is being transmitted by the current world system and culture of consumerism and mental slavery.” Boom.
Iseo & Dodosound (Spain)
Young Iseo is the revelation of the contemporary Spanish reggae scene. Her mesmerising voice matched to the work of Dodosound make an interesting mix of genres, of old and new sounds. Latest album out now – Roots in the Air (2017)
Nadine Sutherland (Jamaica)
Multi-award winning artist Nadine Sutherland gained fame in the 1990s as a successful reggae and dancehall singer and she is still going super strong!
A4 Reggae Orchestra (Spain)
Reggae meets soul with A4 Reggae Orchestra. Paula “Bu” Buigues, one of the two vocalists and the only female artist of the group, conquered our feminist spirits with her strong performance.
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