The B-Side Reggae festival has set up in Cergy for its third edition. Run by the socio-cultural association La Ruche, the event is spread over four dates.
Jim Murple Memorial, whose new album "Take your flight, Jim !" comes out next week, are booked for the opening night on Friday 22 February. In support will be participants in the writing and spoken word workshops organised by the association and the GoFaast collective.
The following night will be devoted to female singers, with the delightful Hollie Cook from England and Marina P. The B-Side Reggae Festival will close on Saturday 1 March with concerts by Biga Ranx (whose new album is announced for the spring) and Broussai, who recorded their latest opus, "Kingston Town", in Jamaica.
In between, on Thursday 28 February, admission will be free for Sundyata and On U Mind sound system.
More info in the listings and on the association's website.
Friday 22 February - GoFaast + Jim Murple Memorial
L’Observatoire - €10/12
Saturday 23 February - Hollie Cook + Marina P
L’Observatoire - €12/14
Thursday 28 February - Sundyata + On u Mind Sound System
La 33 Tour - Free entry
Friday 01 March - Biga Ranx + Broussaï
L’Observatoire - €5/8/10