Reggae News On The Net Today for 5/30/2017

Reggae legends Toots and the Maytals to play Womad as more acts announced.

​A NEW wave of acts have been revealed for this year’s Womad Festival, which will be making its 35th outing with a typically diverse line-up.

As well as musicians from all corners of the globe Womad will play host to its usual vibrant mix of art, dance, food, wellbeing, discussion and family activities, all taking place at the idyllic Charlton Park, near Malmesbury, between July 27-30.

Heading up this wave of acts are the legendary reggae outfit Toots and the Maytals, who have penned some of the genre’s most notable hits including Funky Kingston, Do The Reggay, Monkey Man and Pressure Drop… Their sets are always very well received and it will be no different in Malmesbury.

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Reggae royalty Damian Marley plays in SA

​Bob Marley's youngest son continues to keep his dad's music alive through creative collaborations and a brand new album, writes Tymon Smith

When he died 36 years ago Robert Nesta "Tough Gong" Marley left behind not only a legacy of reggae music that has continued to inspire generations across the globe, but also 11 children, many of whom have continued to bring the music their father made into an international phenomenon to new generations all over the world.

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