The 31st edition of the annual Reggae on the River festival will take place July 30th-August 2nd by the shores of the Eel River at French’s Camp in Humboldt County, California. This is the longest running reggae festival in the United States. This festival serves as an essential fundraiser for numerous local groups and global causes.
The artists scheduled to perform this year include various forms of reggae and also some world music: Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Cham, Alborosie & The Shengen Clan, Tarrus Riley & Blak Soil, Protoje & The Indiggnation, Ce’Cile, Collie Buddz, Nahko and Medicine For The People, Ghetto Youths International featuring Jo Mersa, Christopher Ellis, Black-Am-I, & Wayne Marshall; Emmanuel Jal, King Jammys, The Congos, Katchafire, Stick Figure, Exco Levi, Alerta Kamarada, Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba, Fortunate Youth, Mr. Williamz, Aaradhna, HIRIE, Empress Unification, and Lior Ben-Hur.
Reggae on the River 2015 also features top DJs and Sound Systems, over 60 vending/non-profit booths, and KidLandia.
For tickets and other details go to www.reggaeontheriver.com.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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