Line-up:
• The Rudimentals
• Sons of Selassie
• Grassy Spark
• Rivertones
• Conquerors Reggae Band
Rivertones were formed in Cape Town 2006 by founder member Roland who made his stage debut at 12. Roland has performed in 15 countries for crowds of 75,000 with the likes of The Wailers (Bob Marley's band) and founder Bunny Wailer in Re-Union Island in 2009.
The Conquerors Reggae Band is all about roots reggae, promoting a positive message through their music. Inspired by their Rastafarian way of life and the will to promote the spirit of one love, peace and harmony. The band plays roots reggae music, including ska; rock reggae, dance hall but mostly focusses on the roots sound.
Being reggae ambassadors they aim to achieve original music, opening the way for the future generation's reggae artists. Perseverance, dedication, creativity together with an innovative approach is being greatly responded to by different communities all over. For reggae lovers, this band needs no introduction. Music promoting peace, love, harmony unity and understanding amongst all people.
Grassy Spark is a collection of musicians with a passion for groove. They blend ska with rock, funk, reggae, Latin and more all coming together to form a unique sound that is fuelled by the love they have for music and the diversity of tastes and culture that cooks in the Mother City.
The Rudimentals started in 2001, with roots in ska and reggae music blended with African elements - a brass-driven live show, founding front man Teboho 'T-Boss' Maidza bringing an undeniably southern African flavour to the mix. Fast-forward 13 years and the vocal section has expanded to include three MCs - two international male fashion models/actors and a Zimbabwean-born 'toasting' MC. There's still a keyboard player, but now there's also an electronic and beats synth-player, a drummer who was first blooded in the heavy rock-metal scene, a rotating roster of up-'n-coming backing vocalists - and it's all still powered by a rude-boy brass and rhythm section.
