This Friday and Saturday the third edition of the Reggae Jamming Patagonia Festival will be held, initiative that was the first of its kind in the southern Chilean region and that this year, despite all the difficulties, It will be developed in virtual mode.
Reggae Chalice spoke with Pablo Díaz, member of the event organization team, who commented that “it took us time to make the decision to do something virtual, since initially we held out hope that everything would get better, but unfortunately it did not happen and this was what moved us to try to make a new version, taking into account that music is always good to overcome evils, This is why we hope it will be received this way by all people.”.
The Reggae Jamming Patagonia Festival is the first of its kind in the Magallanes Region, It could be considered the southernmost Festival in the world, or at least in the American territory, located more than 2000 kilometers south of Santiago. In its previous editions, The contest was held in school gyms, since “in Punta Arenas we do not have truly community spaces that allow musical events to be held.”, This is why we have seen the need to adapt these places to create a good concert atmosphere.”, expressed Pablo Díaz.
Music is the cure of nations, as various Reggae artists sing in various songs. And Reggae, of course, is one that has undoubtedly generated a great impact on the hearts of millions of people around the world., so also in this distant town in the south of Chile.
“The impact that the festival has had on its versions is positive, since we realized that just like us there were many people interested in Reggae music, in addition, “We have witnessed that our audience is transversal and it has become a family and pleasant event for all ages”, Diaz added., who along with three other people with those in charge of developing this festival.
The 3rd edition of the Patagonia Reggae Jamming Festival in virtual mode will be free and will feature the participation of “Jahime Irie and BurninFayah Band”, “The Titin”, “Jimmy Rivas”, "Hinko", “Gabriel Raíces”, “Vanessa Valdez”, "12 Tribes", "Suraka", “Llaupe Reggae”, "Ayanai", “Talulah Neira”, “Emer Palquen”, and “Esteban Sáez” from Chile; “Matamba” from Bolivia, and from Argentina “Que Suene”, "Gonza Selecta", “Christian Root”, "Ras Dip", “Ciro”, "Morning glory", “Dub Club Neuquén”.
You already know, this Friday 09 and saturday 10 October, everyone invited to connect to the channel youtube and page Facebook of Reggae Jamming Patagonia from 21 hrs Chile, event that can be seen from all over the world. Reggae Chalice It will be part of the simultaneous transmission of the festival and you can also see it on the website. Facebook from the magazine.
“You are fully invited to see, share and subscribe on our channels, We assure you that you will spend a nice weekend in good harmony with vibrant and healing music such as Reggae and all its branches and expressions., The invitation is open to everyone to share a beautiful experience”, Díaz concluded.
