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Jah Shaka Sound System // 11.10.2014 // Leicester

Jah Shaka Sound System // 11.10.2014 // Leicester

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shaka leiceterKONTAKT Presents The Mighty Zulu Warrior JAH SHAKA + FULL SOUND SYSTEM IN SESSION.

We are very proud to confirm the return booking of the mighty zulu warrior himself… JAH SHAKA, one of the pioneers of sound system culture as we know it today and a positive inspiration for many of current sound systems around the world.

Jah Shaka has been operating a London-based, roots reggae Jamaican sound system since the early 1970s. His name is an amalgamation of the Rasta term for God and that of a Zulu warrior, Shaka Zulu.

Jah Shaka events are renowned for attracting a wide audience from all backgrounds and races. Shaka believes it to be a testament to the quality of the message that he expounds in his choice of music and his Rastafarian beliefs.

Shaka stayed true to his Rastafarian beliefs during the 1980s when many other Sound Systems had started to follow the Jamaican trend towards playing dancehall music. His refusal to compromise inspired a host of new UK reggae artists and Sound Systems such as Eastern Sher, The Disciples, Iration Steppas, Jah Warrior, Channel One Sound System, Conscious Sounds, The Rootsman and Abashanti-I. Non-reggae artists such as Basement Jaxx have also cited Jah Shaka as an influence during interviews.

On his own record label he has released music from Jamaican artists such as Max Romeo, Johnny Clarke, Bim Sherman and Prince Alla as well as UK groups such as Aswad and Dread & Fred. He has released a number of dub albums, often under the Commandments of Dub banner.

In 1980 Shaka played himself in the film Babylon (directed by Franco Rosso), operating his Sound System in a soundclash at the climax of the story. In 1989 Shaka visited Jamaica and worked with many musicians there, including King Tubby.

 

SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER 2014

— 22.00 – 06.00 —

Streetlife
24 Dryden Street,
City Centre,
Leicester
LE1-3QE

— MAIN ARENA —

– THE MIGHTY ZULU WARRIOR : JAH SHAKA (London)

+ FULL SOUND SYSTEM !!!!!

— Caribbean Food & Merchandise Stalls —

TICKETS ONLINE @

I-WANT-TICKETS: http://www.i-want-tickets.com/site/events_database_2.asp?catID=546

TICKETS IN SHOPS @

Rockaboom – 18 Malcolm Arcade, Leicester LE1 5DF

Wellgosh – 34 High St, Leicester, LE1 5YN

Cartel’s – 4 Loseby Lane, Leicester LE1 5DR

— TICKET PRICES —

– Advance 'In Store’ Tickets:

Standard £15.00 +BF

– Advance 'Online’ Tickets:

Super Early Bird £10.00 +BF
Early Bird £12.50 +BF
Standard £15.00 +BF

– On The Door : £20.00

ACCOMMODATION

http://www.booking.com/

……. All Roads Lead To Leicester

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Carnival Dance 2014 – Aba Shanti-I, Iration Steppas, Maasai Warrior // 02.08.2014 // Leicester

Carnival Dance 2014 – Aba Shanti-I, Iration Steppas, Maasai Warrior // 02.08.2014 // Leicester

aba liecesterKONTAKT is proud to bring you selections from three of the biggest sounds out for this years Leicester Carnival after party…

CARNIVAL DANCE 2014

– ABA SHANTI-I
– IRATION STEPPAS
– MAASAI WARRIOR SOUND

SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST 2014

… 21.00 – 05.00

@ The Music Café (TMC)
23a New Park Street
off Narborough Road
Leicester
LE3-5NH

ABA SHANTI-I…

… Sound system operator Aba Shanti – I is a yearly highlight of London’s Notting Hill Carnival, where he’s held court since the 1970s with one of the most powerful rigs around. To his many followers, Aba is a heritage selector, synonymous with his legendary dub-plate collection, running his tracks like “Jah Lord” and “Jah Lightning And Thunder” on speakers so bass-heavy they can dislodge kidney stones. Aba was also one of the first touring sounds to acknowledge diversity in his audience, and always emphasises messages of unity and integration whilst toasting on the mic.

IRATION STEPPAS…

… Iration Steppas was originally set up by Mark Iration as a sound system in Leeds, where he played the latest sounds at blues dances, clubs and parties. With a posse of like-minded individuals Iration toured the country absorbing various sounds. With Papa Sam, the sound initially performed under the name Ital Rockers Hi Fi. Notable influences were Jah Shaka and Jah Tubby. Iration acknowledged that he was amazed by Jah Tubby’s collection of original dub plates when he secured his first acetates. A sound system clash in Leeds against Jah Shaka resulted in praise from the legendary soundman, encouraging Iration to continue in the business. In 1993, Iration linked up with Dennis Rootical (under the guise of Kitachi), performing the leftfield dope beat sound. Live appearances by the duo were greeted with enthusiasm, playing festivals and clubs around the UK. They are also acknowledged as being the first to utilize DAT recordings of their own tunes at the High Rise studio in Leeds and to mix them live. With Jack Rouble joining the group, their reputation grew and Iration Steppas released the classic „Scud Missile” in 1993. The single was met with enthusiasm and demand led to the discomix being re-pressed three times before eventually being deleted. The initial hit was followed by the equally popular 12-inch discomix, „Mystical Warrior”. Acclaimed by the media as Jah Shaka’s „enlightened offspring”, they followed the hit with two 10-inch releases, „Reminiscence Dub” and „Killimanjaro” both of which were featured on their debut album. As Kitachi they released three dope beat singles, „Spirit”, „Scratch Remix” and „Heavyweight”. The new wave of dub followers can also discover many specials recorded for a variety of 90s-style dub compilations, including Macro Dub Infection, Dubhead Volumes One and Two, Club Meets Dub and Dope On Plastic.

MAASAI WARIOR SOUND…

Maasai Warrior are a Sound System based In Bristol.
Their first debut was in 2010 at St Pauls Carnival (Bristol) on Argyle Rd. Shortly after playing regular sessions at the Black Swan with promotions such as Bristol Dub Club and Stepping Promotion. Up until July 2012 they started to play sessions outside of Bristol, the first city being Walsall, then in other cities after such as London, Birmingham, Leicester, etc. In December they first played outside England with a session in Grenoble, France.
As the sound progresses they started to play at more sessions around UK and In Europe with sounds such as Jah Lokko, King Alpha, O.B.F, Word Sound & Power, Young Warrior, Freedom Masses, Jah Youth, Roots Collective, Lion Youth, Equal Brothers, Roots Injection, Emperorfari and many more, as well as DJ sets with / on Instrument Of Jah, Roots Meditation, Mo Kalamity, Dubkasm, Aba Shanti-i, Kanka etc.

„We love to send positive vibes out to the public”

… IF YOU LIKE BASS MUSIC THIS IS WHERE IT ALL STARTED

— MAIN ARENA —

– ABA SHANTI-I (London)

– IRATION STEPPAS (Leeds)

– MAASAI WARRIOR SOUND (Bristol)

– ROOTICAL ft MR FEELGOOD (Leicester)

– KING JAHORGE (Leicester)

„The artists will be playing on the in house 20k Funktion One sound system to ensure there is enough room for the masses”

— Caribbean Food & Merchandise Stalls —

TICKETS 'ONLINE’ @

http://www.i-want-tickets.com/site/events_database_2.asp?catID=533

TICKETS IN SHOPS @

Rockaboom – Malcolm Arcade.

Wellgosh – 34 High St, Leicester, LE1 5YN

The Charlotte – 8 Oxford Street, Leicester, LE1 5XZ

— TICKET PRICES —

Advance 'In Store’ Tickets : £10 +BF

Advance 'Online’ Tickets: Early Bird £7.50 / Standard £10

On The Door : £15

ACCOMMODATION

http://www.booking.com/

TRANSPORT

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
http://www.nationalexpress.com/

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