Prepare for a heavyweight session of the hottest reggae, roots, dub and Afrobeat that Bristol has to offer. With live music from Roots Prescription, Mankala and The Bridge, a Dub from Atlantis DJ set, and a'Roots'N' Dub Reggae Skank Out' dance workshop, it's going to be a sure fire way to kick-off your weekend. And as it's fundraiser it's time to party generously, and dance for a good cause, at what's sure to be a night to remember!
Entry is £5 before 10pm / £6 after. 100% of profits will go towards supporting Temwa's sustainable community development projects in Malawi, so it's time to party generously, and dance for a good cause, at what's going to be a night to remember!
When: Friday 21 September, 9pm 2am
Where: The Attic Bar, The Full Moon, Stokes Croft
Entry: £5 before 10pm, £6 after, with 100% of profits going directly towards supporting Temwa's sustainable community development projects in Malawi.
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Roots Prescription
Live heavyweight roots and dub from the DFA/Reng Rang stable. Featuring Guy Calhoun (DFA), Craig Crofton (Los Mercenarios/Freight), Gareth'Mr.Long' Bailey (Babyhead), and Evan Newman and Arj Magee (Edenheight), playing dub versions of classics from the 60s 70s and 80s, combining tight dynamic rhythms with flamboyant improvised instrumental virtuosity. See what all the fuss is about at http://www.rengrangrecords.co.uk
Mankala
High-energy original Afro-Caribbean fusion grooves with elements from Afro Beat, Highlife, Reggae and Zouk (and even Latin Rock and Blues), meeting musicians from Martinique, Zambia, Tenerife, and the UK. Listen up at http://www.myspace.com/mankala
The Bridge
A seven-piece, Bristol-based band playing original dance tunes with influences from reggae, ska and African music. It's melodic, imaginative and makes you dance! Check out http://www.thebridgemusic.co.uk for samples and downloads.
PLUS Exciting news! Dance leader Cleo Lake is leading a fun and inclusive'Roots'N' Dub Reggae Skank Out' dance workshop on the night - come down to brush up on your moves before the music kicks off!
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About Temwa
Temwa is working with the people of Malawi, enabling them to become self sufficient and giving them hope for their families' futures. Our objective is to help build a sustainable future for the people of Malawi through community-based projects in health education, sustainable agriculture & forestry, schools support and skills training. For more information, please visit http://www.temwa.org.