The Uppertone association, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, is organising the festival of Jamaican music, from 8 to 12 April in Besançon (25).
A whole week devoted to Jamaican culture, with concerts, talks and screenings.
On the concert side, Capleton will headline. Also playing: Datune, Kanka, Droop Lion, Max Livio, Mash Up Sound, Rootikal Vibes…
Also on the programme, a talk on the history of Jamaican music with Nicolas Sauvage and free screenings: the film "Marley", Kevin Macdonald's documentary released last year, and Sherkhan's mini-series, "A la Jamaïque".
Full programme on the Uppertone association's website: http://asso-uppertone.blogspot.fr