Over two days and on five stages, the Reggae Geel festival in Belgium unveils this year a line-up that commands respect.
The 2013 vintage offers heavyweights (Bounty Killer, Ken Boothe, Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, Third World, Capleton, Busy Signal…), the young guard and rising hopes (Romain Virgo, Protoje, Iba Mahr, Pentateuch, Jah9…) and sound systems (Killamanjaro, King Jammy's, Aba Shanti I, Jah Tubby's, Mighty Crown, Silly Waks…).
Friday 2 August 2013:
Main Stage: Bounty Killer, Cutty Ranks feat. Ruff Kutt Band, Tifa ft. Ruff Kutt Band, Pentateuch, Leroy Sibbles ft. Asham Band, Marcia Griffiths feat. Asham Band.
Bounce Dancehall: Iba Mahr, Ini Kamoze, Silly Walks Discotheque, Exco Levi, Killamanjaro, Randy Valentine
18th Corner: Aba Shanti I, Mad Professor, Dub Fi Youth
Skaville Circus: Dukes of Skazzard, Rev Casino, Alex Copasetic, Prince Fatty, Gaz Mayall
The Yard: Dub Dokters, Fullany, Ashwin, Jaydee & Pablo Anthony, Crucial Belfam Showcase
Saturday 3 August 2013:
Main Stage: Third World, Capleton, Dubtonic Kru, Ken Boothe, Freddie McGregor, Protoje & The Indiggnation, Romain Virgo, Busy Signal, Iron Ites, Jah9
Bounce Dancehall:High Grade Sound, Gyptian, Silver Bullet, Sentinel, Mighty Crown, Rakka, Mr Aya, Pirates Crew
18th Corner: King Jammy's, African Head Charge sound system, Addis Pablo, Jah Tubby's feat. Professor Natty, Gregory Fabulous and Macky Banton), Kibir La Amlak, Forward Fever feat. Idren Natural, Black Pearl Sound, Unlisted Fanatic (Collieman, Saimn-I, Moonshine Horns, Paul Fox).
Skaville Circus: Gladdy Wax, Dj Big Tone ft. The Uptaker, Simon Czech, Kris van B., Dr Rodney, Don Letts, Tighten up
The Yard: Don Letts (interviewed by David Katz), Black Marshall, Bunny Lee (interviewed by David Katz), Racine Congo, Karel Michiels (lecture), Chantelle Ernandez, Nyabinghi: Ras Lawi, Comedu: Thriller Mil & Swa Ranking, Black Star Sound ft. Black Omolo, Smiley, Brainpower), Saimn-I (poetry), Son Dél Ground, Gorgon Sound & Kim Nain, Prince Fatty feat. Hollie Cook.
More info: http://www.reggaegeel.com/fr