ago already 29 years, in 1994, was held for the first time International Reggae Day in Jamaica and ever since each 1 of July is destined to celebrate this musical rhythm that the small island nestled in the center of the Caribbean Sea gave the world.
The promoter of this celebration was Andrea Davis, cultural curator, producer and recognized on the island as a defender of reggae music, who was inspired by a speech by Winnie Mandela, social worker, politician and wife of the South African leader Nelson Mandela, who on a visit to Jamaica in 1992 praised the ability of reggae music to “give breath, inspire and unite” the people of South Africa in their fight against apartheid, regime that at that time was in its final stage.
The relevance of this style is demonstrated not only in its declaration of Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco in the year 2018, but also as music that serves as a vehicle for social demands, inequality and hope for a better world and in turn was the main vehicle that allowed the spread of the Rastafari faith throughout the world.
as antecedent, the date coincides with the anniversary of the death of Dennis Brown, the “Prince of Reggae”, who coincidentally died on 1 July 1999.
In this context, in Chile a series of events are being prepared for next Saturday 1 of July in order to celebrate the day of this music that fills our soul and spirit.
The first one is our own celebration, together with Jammin’ Club, where will they be present Boomer, Maialem y Racoulras, besides the djs Thoughtful and Galo Green, in an event that will begin at 21:30 hours.
Entries fluctuate between $5.000 Y $8.000, while women enter free until 23:00 hours.
Another event of the day will be the 12 hours of music that will offer Chakana Sound System, with support from the Rudeboys store, in the framework of the celebration of their 20 years, in a meeting that will take place from 12:00 hours until midnight in the Franklin–Franklin Factory 741, Santiago Center-.
In addition to artists of the stature of Boomer, Angela, José Dolores and many others, there will also be selectors, dancehall classes, juggling, food and stands among other things. Entry costs $5.000.
multiple celebrations
“Trawün Pukem” is the name of another of the meetings, in this case organized by Yerbatero Soundsystem, which will take place from 14:00 hours in the headquarters of the Renacer de Lo Herrera club, located in the field of the same name – Guallatiri Volcano without number, Saint Bernard– with multiple guests and with entries between $2.000 Y $3.000.
in regions, Psycodelico Soundsystem invites you to a family Saturday afternoon with music and guests in lto plaza located in front of Santa Isabel in the whereabouts 1 from Penablanca, in the commune of Villa Alemana. The event will be free and will take place between 16:00 and the 21:00 hours.
In Iquique, at Democratic Bar -Bishop Labbé 466-, the Punky Reggae Party celebrating this date with artists from the north zone such as Negus Asher, Poli Dread, Mr. Liger, More Fayah Crew, Free Chirri; beside DJ Banga Y Boyle Selector. The input has a value of $3.000 y 2x $5.000.
While on Monday 3 July will be held in Valparaíso on “Port Harvest Festival II“, also as part of the celebration of International Reggae Day, with a musical day with bands like Kelu Reggae, singers like Mc Jona, Sistah Lore, Chinitafari, mixed Coco, Iron Dread, Small Lion, plus various selectors, handicrafts, food and stands.
The meeting will be held at the Coffee Workshop –Yungay 2554, Valparaiso– and it will start at 16:00 hours with the broadcast of the film “Roots Time” and the entrance will be with voluntary contribution.
