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Our very special guest selector's Ras Surr Zema as the Muzikal Enchanter is one the classic veteran coming from late 50's early 60's biggest n best sound system out of south London called Neville the Musical Enchanter ! The ancient Surr Zema meaning "Roots Music" will be spinning tracks in connection with festival of the Ethiopian Xmas celebration called Genna .. So if no knowledge of this experience come and get some fuljoyness On Wednesday 9 January, Dub Me Always presents another sound system special, when the mighty Supertone sound system will be rocking the house in a roots and culture style, with Wally B, Sugar Dread and Benjamin at the controls, supported by host DJ, David Katz. https://www.facebook.com/events/269329850438063/ ReggaePeople Proudly Presents the Ithiopian Christmas Genna Celebration. Music by the Uplifting Jah Youth Sound the Roots Ambassador with Prince Livijah & Family. Jah Revelationmuzik the Orthodox Sound with Cecil Reuben & Full Crew, Nyahbinghi Drummers Deh Yah Long Time , Sista Iyata from SLR Radio, and special guest artists live in session Rupie Dan & Jenifah Gad. Admission £13 in advance with no booking fee. For tickets & Information 07960 747 460. Stalls, food & refreshments, Jah Vibes. Launch of the New Cross Reggae Map featuring Roots Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska. The incomparable Lez Lyrix and Nzinga Sound join resident Soft Wax on the decks. With live instrumentation from Tim Topcat and Wicked Will, plus vocals from Doc Murdoch and more guest singers t.b.c.. Foundation music in traditional style all the way. Real Roots Sound System meets Roots Sensation Sound System 2 of London's bass heavy roots reggae handbuilt soundsystems! Venue: Secret to be announced here 24h before event. Great old school venue! TICKETS on: residentadvisor | £3.50 Limited Earlbird Tickets! | £5 1st release | £10 2nd release | £10 OTD Real Roots Sound System (FULL SOUNDSYSTEM) Sattamann & Paulo ft. Natty Campbell | Roots Sensation Sound System (FULL SOUNDSYSTEM) Roots Sensation & Shere Khan ft. UK Principal Fully stocked reasonably priced bar | A fine selection of Caribbean food (Ital too) | Arts & Crafts | A good stock of vinyl for sale | Great smoking area. 2 full stack 4 Scoops Each Real Roots / Sound System Roots Sensation / Sound System Oxman Special: Roots Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska. The incomparable Oxman and Natty Nick join resident Soft Wax on the decks. With live instrumentation from Tim Topcat and Wicked Will, plus vocals from guest singers t.b.c.. Foundation music in traditional style all the way. Southeastern: Ladywell, or Lewisham Stations | DLR: Lewisham Station | Night Buses: 47, 108, 321, N21 N89, N136, N199 Free before 9 £3 thereafter https://www.facebook.com/DeptfordDubClub | https://www.foxfirkin.com Info and tickets on i-want-tickets.com University of Dub presents Roots Dance Worldwide Presenting from Leeds, the Ever-Inspirational Sounds of IRATION STEPPAS Vanguard of Dub playing dubz inna year 3000 style Welcoming from Italy, the Haile recommended IMPERIAL SOUND ARMY Featuring Dan I, Reality SoulJahs, Jah Wind on sax and full crew. And the mighty ABA-SHANTI-I Earthrocker Sound of Jah Lightning and Thunder All tribes welcome | Mindful Behaviour | Daily Bread | Bars | Smoking Area | Chill-out area | Vinyl, craft stalls | Security| Jah Guide Entrance: £13 in advance or £13 students/ £15 on the door https://www.facebook.com/events/257886921549236/ https://scala.co.uk/events/roots-dance-worldwide-5/ Winsome Moncrieffe-Mitchell brings to Catch A Fire a glittering lineup of nine vocal artists, backed by South London’s finest, The Powers Band. These in-demand artists perform and record tirelessly at the heart of London’s vibrant reggae scene. Between them, they have worked with just about every major name in the business, including Alton Ellis, Carol Thompson, Delroy Wilson, Dennis Brown, Errol Dunkley, Gregory Isaacs, Little Roy, Louisa Marks, Peter Hunnigale, and many more. Playing extended sets on the night will be Winsome herself, Frederica Tibbs, and Papa Crooks. Performing PAs and contributing backing vocals will be Les McNeil & Paul Dawkins of ‘Tradition’, Pamela Francis, Nimroy Hendricks, Lloyd Heron, and Leroy “Shines” Moncrieffe. Host on stage: Allison Mason. DJ Zinc Fence on the decks. Free Roots Special: Roots Reggae, Rocksteady and Ska. The incomparable Tessa ( The Slits ), Ras Danny Mosiah and Clifford Junior ( Reggae Roast ) join resident Soft Wax on the decks. With live instrumentation from Tim Topcat and Wicked Will, plus vocals from Doc Murdoch more guest singers t.b.c.. Foundation music in traditional style all the way. University of Dub presents Roots Dance Dignified Introducing for the first time @ UOD the legendary SIR COXSONE OUTERNATIONAL SOUND With Lloydie Coxsone, Felix, Culture B & new crew And the return of the thunder-weight sound of WORD, SOUND & POWER Sound-System With Robert Tribulation, Bobo Blackstar, and full crew Alongside the mighty ABA-SHANTI-I Earthrocker Sound of Jah Lightning and Thunder All tribes welcome / Dignified Behaviour / Daily Bread / Bars / Smoking Area / Chill-out area / Vinyl, craft stalls / Security/ More Strength Entrance: £10 Earlybird / £13 in advance or £13 students/ £15 on the door https://scala.co.uk/events/roots-dance-dignified-2/ https://www.facebook.com/events/382965915783899/ https://www.universityofdub.com
A pillar of the Brixton sound system scene since 1969, Supertone’s associated record shop has been serving patrons in Acre Lane since 1984; Jamaican-born founder Wally B has strong connections throughout the reggae world, leading to piles of exclusive dub plates and releases on his own label by the Heptones, Winston Jarrett and Leroy Smart. Sugar Dread is an esteemed selector that has played extensively in Africa and Europe as well as the UK, and the presenter of a longstanding reggae show on community station Vibes FM; Benjamin is another key part of the Supertone crew. Expect roots and culture classics and unknown dubplates, delivered the hard way.
Launched in 2016! A traditional hand built, 4 scoop, pre-amp run analogue system. Strictly vinyl, strictly roots. Run, operated by Sattamann & Paulo! Joining them for this session is MC Natty Campbell London's young Lion with a big roar.
2018 sees the launch of his traditional heavy weight Sound System and this session sees/hears it in its entirety, 4 scoops and everything up, towering up!! Bass full, sirens and all! Rob Roots Sensation producer, label, sound system. Roots Sensation (Roots Sensation & Roots Traders Records) selects the best of roots & culture to steppas vinyl only set.
Shere Khan has been learning and absorbing information from the great Channel One Sound for the last 4 and a half years. He has also been selecting tunes weekly on London's LIFE FM for nearly 5 years and currently works at Dub Vendor Records.
