Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Live long and grow strong! There’s a handful of truly authentic soundsystem spots left in Bristol, but only one’s been going for 50 years. The Kuumba Centre hosts another impeccable year 3000 steppas showcase with Tafari Warriyah rigging the sound. Ras Head’s at the controls with King Alpha disciple Empress Shema and serious rootical wisdom on the mic from Martin Melody, Ras Tuffy Irie and Rider Shafique. "
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A clubnight on Saturday 16th November. The event starts at 19:00.
TAFARI WARRIYAH SOUNDSYSTEM
Outta Gloucester and on the road since 2010, Tafari Warriyah emerged alongside warrior sounds like Maasai Warrior and Emperorfari, playing new style dubs with the percussive sounds of nyabinghi drumbeat on a backdrop of year 3000 bass weight, holding dances up and down the UK promoting Rastafari in sound. Selector, operator and owner of Tafari Warriyah, Ras Head has been in sound system scene since the 1980’s, playing on the original InI Jah sound in Gloucester.
EMPRESS SHEMA
Hailing originally from Tokyo, Empress Shema moved to West London around 2002 and began collaborating with the finest producers in the UK, such as Chazbo, King Alpha and Nomadix. Known for her meditative style of futuristic steppas, she has been tearing up dances for over 20 years and holds an expansive discography of releases.
MARTIN MELODY
Recording artist and MC from Gloucester, known for his unique and distinctive Melodies and harmonic range, Mr Melody has numerous releases covering everything from Rocksteady and Roots and dubwise, and has collaborated with artists like Jonah Dan, Yaksha Sounds and more.
RAS TUFFY IRIE
Hailing from London, Tuffy Irie has been MC for many big sounds, working alongside Channel One with Ras Kayleb some years ago. Since then he has frequented the studio and has released with Roots Hitek, WSP sound system and more.
RIDER SHAFIQUE
Probably the most best MC in the West, Rider is well known around the UK for his cool and deadly lyrical delivery, working on different genres of Dance music and grime whilst staying true to roots reggae culture. A fan favourite of Two Step Forward.
KUUMBA CENTRE - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HISTORY 1974-2024
Historic venue and afro Caribbean community centre located in the heart of St Paul’s, Kuumba centre has hosted rootical events and supported the local community for half a century!
Boasting brilliant acoustics, a covered smoking area and a fully stocked bar and kitchen, Kuumba is a space like no other in Bristol.
Entry requirements: 18+
Outta Gloucester and on the road since 2010, Tafari Warriyah emerged alongside warrior sounds like Maasai Warrior and Emperorfari, playing new style dubs with the percussive sounds of nyabinghi drumbeat on a backdrop of year 3000 bass weight, holding dances up and down the UK promoting Rastafari in sound. Selector, operator and owner of Tafari Warriyah, Ras Head has been in sound system scene since the 1980’s, playing on the original InI Jah sound in Gloucester.
EMPRESS SHEMA
Hailing originally from Tokyo, Empress Shema moved to West London around 2002 and began collaborating with the finest producers in the UK, such as Chazbo, King Alpha and Nomadix. Known for her meditative style of futuristic steppas, she has been tearing up dances for over 20 years and holds an expansive discography of releases.
MARTIN MELODY
Recording artist and MC from Gloucester, known for his unique and distinctive Melodies and harmonic range, Mr Melody has numerous releases covering everything from Rocksteady and Roots and dubwise, and has collaborated with artists like Jonah Dan, Yaksha Sounds and more.
RAS TUFFY IRIE
Hailing from London, Tuffy Irie has been MC for many big sounds, working alongside Channel One with Ras Kayleb some years ago. Since then he has frequented the studio and has released with Roots Hitek, WSP sound system and more.
RIDER SHAFIQUE
Probably the most best MC in the West, Rider is well known around the UK for his cool and deadly lyrical delivery, working on different genres of Dance music and grime whilst staying true to roots reggae culture. A fan favourite of Two Step Forward.
KUUMBA CENTRE - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HISTORY 1974-2024
Historic venue and afro Caribbean community centre located in the heart of St Paul’s, Kuumba centre has hosted rootical events and supported the local community for half a century!
Boasting brilliant acoustics, a covered smoking area and a fully stocked bar and kitchen, Kuumba is a space like no other in Bristol.
Entry requirements: 18+
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