Reggae Sounds of Freedom to Ring in Stellenbosch

April 24, 2022

Reggae Sounds of Freedom to Ring in Stellenbosch

Sounds of Freedom

Often referred to as Stellies by the student population, famous for its Wine Route and scenic landscape and popular destination for tourists; South Africa’s second oldest town in the Western Cape province will host a Reggae Concert – Sounds of Freedom – on April 27, Freedom Day. This year marks the 28th year of the so-called Democracy in South Africa. On this day some of Cape Town’s hard working Reggae ambassadors, artist and musicians will lend their creative talent to celebrate Freedom Day through songs of freedom to honour those that fought the good fight to drive change in the country. Concert attendees can expect to be inspired and captivated by Roots Reggae, Dub and Dancehall.

The venue choice, The Daisy Jones Bar, is quite fitting for this concert, nestled between the vineyards on the picturesque Summerhill Wines farm on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. It is one of the top live music venues and was founded in 2020 by the clan of music-loving fanatics who started OMG (Orgasmic Music Gallery). It has a fully operational stage & bar, kitchen facilities, an outside veranda overlooking the vineyards as well as a big lawn area where there will be an open Market selling THC Craftery, Edibles, Dab Bar, 420 Paraphernalia.

Concerts SA, IKS Cultural Consulting, SAMRO and the Norwegian Embassy made this all possible through their funding. Conquerors Reggae Band member Ocasia ‘Kassie’ Booysen and Daisy Jones Bar joint forces to bring this experience to fruition.

THE LINE UP

DJ Bashmouth @bashmouthsound
14h00 – 15h00
Multi Genre Versatile DJ and the host of Level The Vibes Radio Show on Bushradio 89.5 FM Every Thursdays from 20:00 till mid-night. Also known as Di Cape Ruler hosting the biggest Reggae Dancehall party Mad Sunday at DUBLINER in Cape Town, will do the honour of opening the set, to set the tone and start the festivities. Apart from Bushradio, Bashmouth plays different genres in different night clubs around Cape Town and he is also a remix specialist and in 2012 he released a compilation of Remix Album called REFIX’A’A REMIX showing the other side of his talent in music.

Empress Naphtali – @empressnaphtali7
15h30 – 16h30
Roots and Culture Reggae Singer and Songwriter will be bringing across messages that resonate through time, lyrics and sound. Music that encourages inspiration and aspiration. To spread Jah word and what has been instilled in the heart, along with this to promote a positive meditation that can bring change to the world! Catch her performing her latest single ‘Horizon” at the Sounds of Freedom Concert.

Ghetto Warriors @Team GW
17h00 – 18h00
Reggae Dancehall trio Ghetto Warriors made up of brothers Ruben and Ricardo Januarie and childhood friend Joshua Benjamin, use their groovy sounds to speak out against social issues in the community such as gun violence and drugs while calling for unity. This would be their second appearance at the Daisy Jones stage as they hope to influence the youth to lead lives any parents wish for their children.

Sons of Selassie @DaSonsofSelassie
18h30 – 19h30
Cape Town’s first Reggae Band formed in 1985, is still going strong and still on the mission. During the time of apartheid struggle the band performed for all people promoting freedom unity and equal rights, their musical journey spans over 30 years. Reggae Lovers will truly experience SA Reggae from the veterans inna rub-a-dub style.

Conquerors Reggae Band @ConquerorsReggaeBand
20h00– 21h30
The Conquerors are all about roots Reggae music with the main objective of contributing to nation building, social cohesion and spreading universal love while making people skank to the groovy rhythms of their original music. Currently one of the hardest working reggae bands in Cape Town be sure to gather your tribe and come feel their vibe!

DJ Triple Crown @triplecrownsound9780
21h00 – 22h00
DJ Triple Crown hails from the Cape Flats and has been involved in the soundsystem culture since the early 90’s, spinning authentic reggae/dancehall from “yard and abroad” with the influence of the Rastafari faith being the driving force behind the conscious roots’ reggae to the thought-provoking high tempo dancehall ting. He will be dishing out some of the deepest lyrics and sickest beats you might ever hear. DJ Triple Crown has been involved in almost every international event hosted in South Africa with the likes of Capleton, Gentlemen, Sizzla Kolonji, Anthony B, Lucian, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica to mention a few. With a motto “music is a mission, not a competition” they are true instruments of social cohesion.

Sounds of Freedom Concert will be held at The Daisy Jones Bar in Stellenbosch on April 22. Gates open at 13h00. Show starts at 14h00 til 22h00. Drinks and food available at the venue