Op zaterdag 3 juli komt Midnite (Usa, live) naar Petrol. De rootsreggaegroep staat bekend om haar mystieke, intrigerende, harmonieuze en lange concerten. info en tickets
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De What Makes A King tournee van Midnite houdt halt in Petrol: rootsreggae!!


De groepscatalogus van Midnite telt intussen een 40-tal albums en de band bouwde een stevige livereputatie op met concerten die soms tot drie uur lang duren en die achteraf als bijzonder mystiek, intrigerend en harmonieus worden beschreven. Lees hier het verslag van een concert dat ze in augustus 2008 speelden in Nederland.

Selectahs voor en na de show zijn Jah Shakespear en de Far West Crew.

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Junior Kelly, die internationaal doorbrak in 2000 met Love So Nice, speelt op zaterdag 27 maart in Petrol. De vrome rasta met menslievende en sociaalvoelende lyrics speelt op deze reggae-avond samen met Warrior King en Firehouse: moderne roots die conscious lyrics combineert met dancehall-thematiek en lover's rock.

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interview Warrior King op reggae.be

Hoog bezoek uit Jamaïca op 26 februari. Letterlijk. De boomlange Eek A Mouse komt dan van je biddy biddy beng spelen in Petrol. De uitvinder van het singjaying staat intussen dertig jaar op de planken én nog steeds garant voor een one love positive vibes reggaeshow. De Antwerpse battle-soundsystem Civalizee Foundation (officieus wereldkampioen reggaebattle 2008) komt met dubplates, riddims en rhymes.

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Rond Postman is het even stil geweest (al hielp hij Anouk aan haar grootste hit in jaren met Good God) maar nu is er een Lifetime Achievement State Award voor zijn bijdrage aan de Nederlandse hiphop, een nieuw album "Postman" (met muzikanten van oa Lauryn Hill, The Roots en Beyoncé) en een nieuwe tournee. Postmans verhuis naar Brooklyn, New York verrijkte zijn sound tot modern hip hop, vintage soul en pure reggae met r&b- en blues-invloeden.
Het Amerikaanse Pretty Lights collectief heeft na twee full albums (gratis gereleast op het net), zij- en soloprojecten van de groepsleden en succesvolle optredens de States, de weg naar Europa gevonden. Instrumentale electronische partybeats met hiphopfeel, een live drummer en visuals.
Ook dj-sets van Turntable Dubbers en Lefto!

Junior Murvin (born Murvin Smith Jr. in Port Antonio, circa 1949) is a Jamaican reggae artist. He is best known for the classic single "Police and Thieves", produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry in 1976. Murvin's soaring voice and the infectious rhythm made "Police and Thieves" into an international hit during the summer of 1976. The song was so influential that it was recorded by the punk rock pioneers The Clash on their debut album the following year. His most recent release was a single entitled "Wise Man", released on the London-based Dubwise record label in 1998. For a better biography, go to: http://www.reggae-vibes.com/concert/juniorm/juniormu.htm

U-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942) is a Jamaican musician also known as The Originator and Hugh Roy. He was born in Jones Town, Jamaica. U-Roy's musical career began in 1961 when he began DJing at various sound systems, eventually working with King Tubby. Tubby was then experimenting with his equipment, in the process of inventing dub music. With U-Roy as his most prominent DJ, King Tubby's new sound became extraordinarily popular and U-Roy became a Jamaican celebrity. He recorded Dynamic Fashion Way, his first recording, in 1969 for Keith Hudson and then worked with almost every producer of the island: Lee Perry, Peter Tosh, Bunny Lee, Phil Pratt, Sonia Pottinger, Rupie Edwards, Alvin Ranglin and Lloyd Daley. In 1970, Jamaican singer John Holt became enamoured of U-Roy's technique. Working with Duke Reid, U-Roy's fame grew through a series of singles, including Wake the Town and "Wear You to the Ball". U-Roy's success continued throughout the 1970s, most famously with the album Dread in a Babylon with its iconic picture of him disappearing in a cloud of cannabis smoke while holding an enormous pipe, and a song called Chalice in the Palace, fantasising about smoking with Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace. He had become one of the island's biggest stars by the early 1980s, also garnering significant acclaim in the United Kingdom. His latest album is 2000's Serious Matter.

omar has been on a mission doing the work of Rastafar I through the mystical vibes of reggae music to up lift every soul with love and respect to one and all as we are living in a perilous time. Born in Jamaica, as the son of one of the greatest producer/musician Lee Perry, lived in london and africa (gambia) and now blazing the fire in belgium, played in france, germany, spain, italy and holland making the ground work for The long overdew album which will be release in november, will fill you with good vibes and I'speration, giving words of wisespeech to life, with different blend of riddims such as Ska, Roots and Ragga, Check it out. From his very first European performance (support act for THE AMHARIC, Fool Moon - Brussels in 1999) to this day, OMAR PERRY's reputation has steadily grown, both in Belgium and in Europe (France, Germany, Spain, etc.) "Roots and Culture" aficionados were hence able to discover and enjoy him in: %u2022 SOUND SYSTEM, as support act for HORACE ANDY (the voice behind Massive Attack), SLY & ROBBIE MIKAEL ROSE, MAD PROFESSOR or even ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION..., omar how is playing live shows now plays at the DOUR, COULEUR CAFE, FIESTA DU ROCK festivals... and other international venues, such as the Lille Aéronef, in the, FEEST IN HET PARK, FETES DE LA MUSIQUE festivals, at the AB as support act for BUJU BANTON, or, more recently, with the HOMEGROWN BAND (France), as support act for HORACE ANDY - France March 2005, where he played the Elysée Montmartre. our « Roots & Culture » release his first single "rasta meditation" produced by adrian sherwood.yes the reggae ambassador at large, certainly did not waste any time, just came off a european tour in 2007 with jah mason omar is now working on different level, a level we can say is as good as the best >

Afroman (born Joseph Edgar Foreman, on 28 July 1974 in Mississippi) is a rap artist from South-Central Los Angeles, California, but later moved to Palmdale. His best-known song is the 2001 hit "Because I Got High", which gained popularity through Napster, local radio play, a feature on Howard Stern's radio show, and the "stoner" movie Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (and accompanying soundtrack). His other most popular song, "Crazy Rap", is often refered to as "Colt 45", because of it's lyrics, "Colt 45 and two Zig Zags". Afroman is also fond of referencing his independence from record labels and the 'corporate world' and cites himself as an example of how an artist can take recording and distribution into his or her own hands.

Jah Shakespear (a.k.a. Karel Michiels) is een oude rot in reggaeland. Hij draait de muziek als DJ, live en op de radio. Hij schrijft erover als journalist. Hij maakt fanzines en websites. Jah Shakespear heeft de afgelopen dertig jaar met honderden rasta's gepraat en zag zowat alle noemenswaardige reggaeartiesten live optreden, van Bob Marley tot Sean Paul.

Tony Rebel is sited by many as the first rasta "singjay" in dancehall reggae music, a style which blends singing with traditional deejaying over dancehall riddims (other singjays include Pinchers, Anthony B, and many newer artists).

Tony Rebel's career began in the 1980's, and was often seen performing with Sugar Minott's Youthman Promotion sound system. Rebel is responsible for introducing a young Garnett Silk (then known as Bimbo or Little Bimbo) to the sound. The two were closely linked until Silk's untimely death in 1994.

Tony Rebel's career was at its peak in the early 1990's, with such hit records as "Fresh Vegetable", "Sweet Jamaica" and the duet with Garnett Silk "Christian Soldiers". He remained prominent in the late 90's with the smash hit "If Jah" on the La La Bella riddim. Tony Rebel still performs occasionally, but has focused most of his energy into the career of protege Queen Ifrica and his immensely popular, annual reggae festival in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica entitled Rebel Salute.

The Congos is the reggae vocal trio Ashanti Roy, Cedric "Congo" Myton (both born in 1947) and Watty Burnett. They recorded the classic Heart of the Congos in 1977, produced by Lee Perry at the Black Ark Studio. Cedric Myton had previously worked with Prince Lincoln Thompson.

Beresford Hammond (b.1955 Kingston, Jamaica) has only really risen to become popular in the 'digital' age of Reggae, although his career stretches back to the 1970's. Considered by many to be one of Jamaica's finest contemporary vocalists, his best work has generally been captured on the 'Penthouse' and 'Xterminator' labels as well as his own 'Harmony House' imprint. The singer with his distictive 'Bourbon on the rocks' vocal style remains active today both recording and producing.

Well respected in dancehall, he's previously worked with Barrington Levy & Garnett Silk (on Work & Your Attractiveness). His latest work can be found on uPLiFTMeNT from Otis Riddim Records.

There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Luciano (born Jepther McClymont on October 20, 1964) is a Jamaican Roots Reggae artist. He first begun recording in 1992 under his first name Luciana, with his debut single "Ebony & Ivory" on the Aquarius Record label and followed with his debut album 'Moving Up' for RAS records in 1993. Luciano is the seventh of nine children and was born to extremely spiritual and musical parents while growing up in Daveyton, a small district in the central parish of Manchester, Jamaica.

The second in the new "Inspiration Information" studio album series on Strut Records pairs up Studio One reggae legend and Massive Attack collaborator Horace Andy with revered UK producer and remixer Ashley Beedle (X-Press 2 / Ballistic Brothers / Warbox / Black Science Orchestra) for a new and unique soundclash.

Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, are considered legends of ska and reggae music. They are from Kingston, Jamaica. Their sound is a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock. Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, the leader of the group, was born in May Pen in the Parish of Clarendon, Jamaica. He was the youngest of seven children. He grew up singing gospel music in a church choir, but moved to Kingston in 1961 at the age of sixteen. In Kingston, he met Henry "Raleigh" Gordon and Nathaniel "Jerry" McCarthy, forming a group whose early recordings were attributed to "The Flames" and, possibly, "The Vikings". Having renamed the group the Maytals, the vocal trio recorded their first album, "Never Grow Old - presenting the Maytals", for producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd at Studio One in 1962-63. With musical backing from Dodd's house band, the legendary Skatalites, the Maytals' close-harmony gospel singing ensured instant success for the 1964 release, overshadowing Dodd's other up-and-coming gospel trio, The Wailers. The original album augmented by studio out-takes from the Studio One sessions was re-released by Heartbeat/Rounder Records in 1997, and is essential listening for Maytals and Skatalites fans. After staying at Studio One for about two years, the group moved on to do sessions for Prince Buster (released in 1974) before recording their second album produced by Byron Lee in 1965. However, the band's musical career was rudely interrupted in late 1966 when Hibbert was arrested and imprisoned on drugs possession charges. Following Hibbert's release from jail towards the end of 1967, the band officially changed their name to Toots and the Maytals and began working with Chinese-Jamaican producer Leslie Kong, a collaboration which produced three classic albums and a string of hits throughout the late sixties and early seventies - "Do the Reggay", a 1968 single widely credited with coining the word reggae, "Pressure Drop", "54-46 was my number" and "Monkey Man", the group's first international hit in 1970. The group was featured in one of reggae's greatest breakthrough events - The Harder They Come, the 1972 film and soundtrack starring Jimmy Cliff. Following Kong's death in 1971, the group continued to record with Kong's former sound engineer, Warwick Lyn; produced by Lyn and Chris Blackwell of Island Records, the group released three best-selling albums, and enjoyed international hits with "Funky Kingston" in 1973 and "Reggae Got Soul" in 1976. Toots and the Maytals' compositions would be given a second airing in 1978-80 during the reggae-punk and ska revival period in the UK, when the Specials included "Monkey Man" on their 1979 debut album and the Clash produced their version of "Pressure Drop", with other Maytals' covers being recorded by Sublime. Having toured throughout the world for many years, Toots and the Maytals disbanded in the early 1980s, but reformed in the early 90s to continue touring and recording successfully. The band recently won the 2005 Grammy award for reggae for the album True Love, an album consisting of re-recorded versions of their classics alongside popular and legendary musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards, as well as popular artists today such as No Doubt, Ben Harper, The Roots, and Shaggy. They also contributed to the album 'Radiodread' (a tribute to Radiohead's OK Computer).

Warrior King is not merely an entertainer, but an artist with a mission. Ever since he trod onto the Reggae Music scene reminding us of the importance of the balance of natural African union with "Virtuous Woman" his smooth voice has been resonating his positive message. 

Tall, dreadlocked Junior Kelly is a devout Rastafarian on a serious musical mission which is manifested through the quality of his contemplative lyrics, the diversity of his substantial subject matter and his inspirational delivery. Born in Kingston 13, Junior was raised in nearby Spanish Town. Throughout his childhood, he was surrounded by music, his grandfather and father both played banjo, his mother sang in the Church and his oldest brother Jim was a popular Deejay with the Kilamanjaro Sound

There was a sense of comfort and security within the family; Despite their poor economic status they were rich in other ways. If it's soup today, we're happy, if it's crackers tomorrow, we're still happy, relates Junior, because we knew we had each other to lean on. The family was plummeted into depression with the murder of junior's oldest brother Jim. A part time caterer, Jim was the family's principal breadwinner and a role model for Junior ; Jim regularly practiced his lyrical toasts in the family living room, greatly influencing the career path of his youngest brother.

After Jim's death, to help support his family Junior followed soundsystems all over the island just for the opportunity to demonstrate his vocal and lyrical talents. He also began auditioning for several of the Producers comprising Kingston's crowded music circuit, attempting to record songs. Adhering to his principled Rastafarian lifestyle, he refused to compromise his lyrical content by writing lewd lyrics or songs disrespecting women.

Eek-a-Mouse (born Ripton Hylton November 19, 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica) is one of Jamaica's premier reggae stars. He is responsible for the creation of the reggae sub-genre singjaying. Although now 50 years old, he is still reputed to perform more than 200 shows in a year in America and the West Indies. Born in Kingston, Jamaica as Ripton Hylton, Eek-a-Mouse began his foray into reggae music when he was in college, but did not begin to garner a substantial audience until 1979 with his hit "Once a Virgin". This same year, he changed his singing name to "Eek-a-Mouse", the name of the racehorse he always bet on. In 1981, he cheered up the Reggae Sunsplash Festival, which was still mourning over the death of reggae icon Bob Marley. After this, his fame continued increasing through the year 1982 until 1988, when he released "Eek-A-Nomics", his last full-length CD until 1996. Eek-a-Mouse is a regular at the Jamaican music festival Reggae Sunsplash and often teams up with reggae duo Michigan and Smiley. He has also been featured on Christian rock group P.O.D.'s (Payable on Death) album Satellite, lending his vocals to the rock-reggae track "Ridiculous".

Founded in 2000 for the love of reggae music, Civalizee has made a modest journey trough the international soundsystem scene. Since 2001 till 2006 , they've hosted the famous first friday's at club kaaiman in Antwerpen called "Shake your Bambam", giving the soundfans the real vintage Jamaican soundsystem vibe. Civalizee's new residency "Hotel Jamaica" is located at Cafe Capital in the city park of Antwerp ... inviting worlds biggest soundsystems and reggae acts. Hotel Jamaica is Belgium's leading dancehall bashment with excellent juggling, excitment and surprises in a peacefull atmosphere. Strictly late check out !!!! Bigger, Badder, Better and Quality over Quantity. Civalizee is notorious for there creative dubplates with sharp lyrics and riddims that fit together like man to woman. In a Civalizee juggling/party you can expect nothing less then fresh brand new selections to the greatest oldies and classics you might forgot about. As a well oiled machine they will hype up your dance in every possible gear from slow wining to pure energy ... 100% entertainment garantueed. 2005 Civalizee stepped up in the clash arena and won the "Benelux Cup Clash" , versus sounds coming from Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg. Wich leaded to participate in "Battle royal" soundclash 2007 killing of all compitition, followed up by "Yardclash" (Germany) were they took the trophy again. In 2008 Civalizee won the epic "RIDDIMCLASH", the biggest clash on the European continent and is now reconized worldwide as a dangerous clash contender. In 2007 Civalizee started artist promotions with artist's such as "Carlton Livingston" and reggae's hottest newcomer "Pressure" touring with them all over Europe. Civalizee still deyah pon a mission to spread the positive reggae vibes all around the world, and will be concentrating steady on jugglin / clash dances and artist promotion. Watch out for the upcoming Civalizee production comming your way in your local reggae store and dance very very soon ... One love budha . jess . sista flex . phanta . king david . snipa . johnny

With four hands on two decks and a lot of bravado, Timaxx & Drezz bring you a steamy blend of dub, roots, reggae, breax and jungle, ragga, afro-, balkan- and latin-beats and other pieces of funkiness. Uptempo irie indeed. Their biographies (see below) can merely hint at it, but their knowledge of history of dance and world music -in particular of the bonds that tie those two together- is immense, as are their DJ skills and their love for a jolly good party. The Dubbers often take things to the musical underground, and then they'll make sure that their set appeals to the sometimes rather peculiar tastes of its inhabitants. But fear not, ye megafestival organiser. The Turntable Dubbers can turn into demagogic jocks as well because at heart, they are true populists who just love to please the crowd. In any case, they will always give you one hell of a party, carefully adding yet another beat or spaced-out echo to their musical mélange. This blend of styles is cooked to a climactic frenzy which will bring the audience to the very edge of rapture. Needless to say, they will also bring it shortly -sweaty, steamy et all- to your beer taps. The Freestylers, Daddy G (Massive Attack), Max Sedgley, Discobar Galaxie, Arsenal and Krafty Kuts -not the sort of people you'll ever find far away from either a beer tap of a turntable- looked upon the Dubbers and saw they were, well, damn funky. In order to add even more flavour to their sets, they collaborate with several mc's and live musicians such as sax player Funky Frenic (Humb!), MC Six (Skeemz/Galaxie Gangbang Soundsystem) and MC Junior Fragga (Uphill Sound) and P-Bone (Percussion) to spice up their act on stage. You might come to the conclusion that all this might very well result in some tracks- and subsequent releases- of their own. Well, you wouldn't be too wrong ...

warrior sound is a recording studio in chapel hill north carolina, that opened march 1st 2006. The 2 senseis are al jacob and mitchell marlow.

Reggae singer Tony Tuff, born Winston Morris in 1955 in Jamaica. He start recording with African Brothers. After group broke up in 1978 he becamed lead singer in Soul Sydicate, also recorded some solo projects. His gretest hits in 80's released with famous Volcano sound system owned by Henry "Junjo" Laweswas was: "Come Fi Mash It","Nobody But You" and others. In 2001 he relased album "hit & run".

Cocoa Tea (Calvin Scott) born in Rocky Point, Clarendon was one of many vocalists who emerged from the dancehall 'explosion' of the early 80's in Jamaica. His honeyed voice brought him a healthy following with a marvellous vitality and purity of vocal tone. He has recorded with most of the top producers on the island at one time or another and his body of work includes; 'Lost Me Sonia', 'Rocking Dolly', 'Good Life', 'Heathen' and countless others worth checking out. Cocoa Tea (born September 3, 1959 as Calvin George Scott, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae dancehall singer, songwriter, and DJ. He was popular in Jamaica from 1985, but has become successful worldwide only since the 1990s. One of his most famous songs is "Rikers Island", which was later put into a dub version by Nardo Ranks entitled "Me No Like Rikers Island" (featured on Dancehall Reggaespanol) which was released the same year as the original Rikers Island. He also gained fame with the song "18 and Over". He gained notoriety in March 2008 after releasing a song titled "Barack Obama" in support of the U.S. Presidential candidate by the same name.