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Hello People ! Still a few months to go before Rototom Sunsplash will start again, so why not bringing it closer by sharing a nice interview from last year's edition ?!  Here we are with the interview we had with Julian Marley, yes one of the legend Bob Marley's son. Fun fact : Julian has been the first artist coming from outside Finland we interview, during his europen tour in 2016, in Sweden ; is fun to look back and see how far we have come.  So here it is ! Enjoy !  Bless Julian ! How were the vibes tonight ? Great vibes ! Overwehlming vibes of joy ! Was this your first time here in Rototom ? -It was the first time here in Spain, we played already in Rototom when it was in Italy. How it was to perform again in Rototom after such a long time ? -I enjoyed it like any other time. I played some new songs and it was so nice to see people react to them. We met two years ago after your gig in Stockholm. What happened since then? Have y...

During the RQL SummerTour we got the chance to interview and meet many artists. Each of them left us feeling extremely good, happy but most important with a piece more to add to our cultural luggage. Life is a journey where we never stop learning.  Today in the occasion of the release of their new album "The next generation", available in every digital store and available on a physical copy on their website ( here ). We are happy to host here on our website the amazing Harrison Stafford from Groundation, with whom we got the pleasure to have a short but awesome interview right after their show in Rototom Sunsplash. We hope you will enjoying reading it, as much as we enjoyed recording it ;). Hi! We never had the pleasure to meet before, would you like to introduce yourself to our listeners? -Sure ! My name is Harrison Stafford, singer of Groundation. Groundations is a group which has been around for 20 years. We have done about 9 albums and its roots...

“ For the thousands of men, women and children who brave the sea often to escape war, always in search of a better life, the difference between death and survival is sometimes only a rescue boat from charities like “Proactiva Open Arms”. Forced exodus, the struggle for each person to live in dignity, and the fight against oppression are all cornerstones of Reggae philosophy.  This new project aims to support the volunteers of Proactive Open Arms to continue saving lives” The new album “ Open arms project - Reggae can help” is the work of the Spanish musician from Madrid, Ras Kuko ; who moved by the work of the NGO “Proactiva Open Arms” decided to join forces with artists from different parts of the world to create this record. In addition to give more visibility to the work that Open Arms makes with its rescue ships, the album will also be used to raise founds that will directly contribute to the mission this organization. We had the chance to hear about th...

Rototom Sunsplash was the lat stop of the RQL SummerTour. We can’t say that the “depression post festival” didn’t hit us, cause we will be lying.  The 25th edition of the festival that gather over 200.000 people from over 60 countries from all over the world was simply the best way to end our tour. Even tho it was only our second time in Rototom this one has been the best one, and we will keep the memories from this edition till the end.  Everything was simply great and everyone was so nice from the security to the staff, from the stage technicians to the artists.  The last two nights have been filled with love, dance, and a fantastic line up.  Night 6 started with the Spanish Green Valley, and there couldn’t have been a better way to start the day, the band itself is a hit of positivity, sending out messages of love and happiness. Followed by the Italian wave made with one of the  biggest Italian reggae artists Africa Unite & Train to R...

In its 25th years of activity, one of the main feature of Rototom has been spreading love.  Love trough music, love in welcoming any kind of guests from older to younger, with all kind of different abilities. Love thrugh respecting nature. This year Rototom decided to show love throwing an helping hand to Proactive Open Arms. So far in 2018 more than 1500 people lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea, many of which were children, many of which were parents. The NGO working between Lybia and Italy have it worse, being both countries committed in the inhuman behaviors of blocking NGO boats, closing their harbors and denouncing NGO volunteer workers.  Rototom people gathered in the social forum to listen to Leticia Cabo Lozano, Manuel Blanco, Ivan Prado, Miquel Ramos and their brave and heartbreaking stories, to say NO to all this, to show that this year motto "walking together" is real and it means that we are marching together along with our most unfortunate broth...

Rototom Sunsplash is an ever moving, ever dancing collective being. Thousends of cells, the Rototom people, breath together and make it alive year after year, now for 25 times. It seems there's no rest for the red gold green people. But ... but if you make an effort to have a walk in camping site around 8:00 am, when the die hard have finally returned from the last happenings in the festival area, you will enjoy an unbelieveble silence, broken only by some very small kid chatting. The peace after the storm. Day 3 and 4 have been full of interesting things and musical guests. Just to mention a few highlights:  the Skatalites, energy and pure ska-fun who lighted up the night on the main-stage area, with people crazily dancing on and off stage; Tiken Jah Fakoly and Jah Shaka on the 18th ; Kabaka Pyramid, Andrew Tosh with the Peter Tosh tribute band, Skarra Mucci on 19th . And workshops, art, children at play and circus and delicious food. If Rototom Sunsplash didn't exist, we sur...

Sun and rain took turns blessing the second day of  Rototom 2018. As this year's motto says ''25 years walking together'' either in the festival and in the camping place everybody seems to be in constant motion, walking from place to place, form activity to workshop to finally dance the day ( and the night ! ) away once the sun goes down. In the windwhirl of things available here some of yesteray's highlights ( beside the music of course). At 16:00 in the Reggae University we had the chance to see 'The Harder they come', followed at 18:00 by the conference 'Who jump the gun' Violence in Contemporary Jamaica. After these two interesting  but kind hard sessions, we  enjoyed  innocence and colors in the Magico Mundo, enjoying the kids playing together despite the different languages ( kids are always the greatest teachers !) and in the Zona Urbana-Skate Park where older and younger together could experiment with Parkour with the super kind crew wh...

Last year was out first year in Rototom Sunsplash, the biggest European reggae festival. When we left the gates of Rototom we made a promise to ourself that we would come back to the festival the year after as well. Well after many kilometers here we are ! Same place, same vibes a year after.  The 25th edition of the festival that brings together every year thousands of people, from different countries, different backgrounds, different lives with only a thing in common : the love for the music and life, has officially started yesterday.  Even if it was the first day we can say it has started pretty well, with music from 9 different stages, a very interesting reggae university conference with Koffee, circus and also a percusion parade.  Julian Marley (which we got to interview so stay tuned) was the first name for the Main stage, and was followed by the great Cocoa tea ft Koffee and to end the incredible night for the main stage Ben Harper !  ...

  We're proud to share the last news we got from Rototom Sunsplash, which give us one more reason to join the festival, dance our heart out and enjoy a refreshing drink afterward... Benicàssim (Spain) | Wednesday, June 27, 2018   The international reggae festival Rototom Sunsplash of Benicàssim (Spain) , through its cultural association Exodus , will focus this solidarity action on the NGO Proactiva Open Arms . The festival implements this action in support of different entities, organizations and projects social. From the 16th to the 22nd of August, all the proceeds obtained through the system of reusable cups to eliminate the consumption of plastic will go to this humanitarian rescue vessel whose mission it is to save the lives of the refugees who try to reach Europe by sea fleeing economic, social and political horrors.   Exodus is a non-profit organization that focuses its activity on the promotion of peace, social justice, and supports international ...

The Jamaican Bares Hammond, the Ivorian Tiken Jah Fakoly and the tribute to Peter Tosh by his son Andrew, are the 3 final addition to the main stage for this edition.  From its humble beginnings in a small place in Italy, Rototom has grown to become the main European summer destination for reggae lovers. As the international festival reaches its 25th edition entitled “25 year walking together” has almost completed the musical puzzle, that every year brings together amazing artists from every part of the world.   These new additions are added to the line-up set for the festival’s 25th birthday party. The Main Stage will feature Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, with a show designed exclusively for the Rototom Sunsplash; Sly & Robbie with Yellowman, who will give his only concert in Spain at Benicàssim, Johnny Osbourne and Bitty McLean; and The Skatalites, featuring ska legend Derrick Morgan. They are also joined David Rodigan, who celebrates his 40 year...

Yesterday evening we got a reason more to love and support Rototom Sunsplash. Which is not only an amazing music festival, but it's a festival managed from people with a big heart and good principals. We all heard in the last days about the Aquarius-boat and the unfortunate fate of the 629 migrants on board who have been denied access to Italian harbours. Here Rototom's answer: " Rototom Sunsplash, which is promoting values and messages of peace, love, tolerance, integration and respect since the beginning of its existence, wants to show full solidarity to the 629 people who were saved on the Aquarius - boat of the NGO SOS Mediterranée and Doctors Without Borders - who will get to the port of Valencia in the following hours after being refused by Italian government on their country.     Moreover, Rototom Sunsplash wants to offer, through its NGO Exodus, help to all institutions, social organisations and entities involved in helping thes...

New day, new line up announcement for Rototom Sunsplash !! :D  In this announcement we can see many artists from the reggae #madeinitaly.  Beside the past announcements the new Italians who have been confirmed to Rototom are : Lady Flavia, Italian Reggae All Stars ft Africa Unite, Giuliano Palma, Raiz, Train to Roots, Nina Zilli, Michela Grena and Brusco ; and last but not least from the Italians… our favorite twins… Mellow Mood !!! That will bring on the Rototom main stage’s their “Large” tour.  We so can’t wait to be there again !!! Photo Credit : Rototom Sunsplash, Luca Valenta  But beside the Italian artist many more were announced, and here they are : Groundation Koneshens Kabaka Pyramid  Spice Bad Gyal Biga Ranx ft Atili Akataz  Villa Ada Posse ft Raina Ginko & Mad HouseBand Ras Kuko & One Xe Band Earth KRY Royal Sounds Hi Shine Ladies Mediterranean Roots Freddie Krueger Northen light...

The biggest european reggae festival Rototom Sunsplash begins once again its tour of launch parties. The tour started yesterday and will continue until July 28 , the festival will tour f ive countries: Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Portugal, France, and a dozen cities in Spain, to promote the 2018 edition and the 25th year of the festival anniversary  The trip starts in Rome, which will host a special party for the festival with female voices of ska and reggae; and in Berlin, with a dancehall event that will be headed by Pow Pow Movement. in unison, but a few kilometres away, the tour continues in Modena and Tenerife (Spain). These will take place on Friday the 11th of May, with a line-up led in Italy by Patois Brothers, Forelock & The Arawak and DJ Pier Tosi; and in Tenerife by Cali P, Dj Chiqui Dubs, Lion D and Rus Kuko, among others. Montpellier    will be the next stop of this  tour. On May 19 with a dub event that brings together Irati...