SNWMF 1st Artist Announcement

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Initial Artist Lineup!

Koffee, Barrington Levy, David Rodigan, Steel Pulse, Third World, Stonebwoy and More!

Celebrating top Reggae and World Music Artists, Summer Solstice, Camping, Vendors, workshops, Parade, Kids Program, and more

Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville, Northern California, USA

Friday, Saturday, Sunday — June 21, 22, 23, 2024

Epiphany Artists is thrilled to unveil the initial lineup for the 27th edition of the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF), set to take place from June 21st to 23rd at the picturesque Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California. This year it will be a full moon on the Summer Solstice weekend that will light up the Saturday night sky!

The much-anticipated First Lineup Announcement for Sierra Nevada World Music 2024 features an electrifying array of talents including Koffee, Barrington Levy, David Rodigan, Steel Pulse, Third World, Stonebwoy, Leroy Sibbles, Half Pint, Natu Camara, Rassarella, Blvk H3ro, Link & Chain and Reggae Rajahs!

KOFFEE

With a mission to spread positivity through her music, Grammy-winning sensation Koffee is set

to make her debut at SNWMF, bringing her infectious energy and uplifting vibes to the stage.

BARRINGTON LEVY

Recognized as the first original singer of the dancehall era and paving the way for generations of

artists, Barrington Levy has released over 30 albums and is the man behind mega-hits like

“Shine Eye Gal” and “Under Mi Sensi.”

DAVID RODIGAN

Award-winning UK reggae icon David Rodigan, affectionately known as "Ram Jam," will treat

festival goers to his legendary deejay skills and unparalleled passion for Jamaican music.

STEEL PULSE

Formed in Birmingham, England in 1975, Steel Pulse is one of the most influential, beloved and

enduring reggae bands in the world. Known for their socially conscious lyrics, captivating

melodies, and powerful stage presence, Steel Pulse continues to leave an indelible mark on the

reggae world.

THIRD WORLD

With standards like "96 Degrees in the Shade," Third World fuses reggae, pop and R&B,

demonstrating the ability of Jamaican music to evolve, adapt and transcend borders.

STONEBWOY

Hailing from Ghana, Stonebwoy stands as a luminary in contemporary world music. He is

celebrated for his profound lyricism and remarkable achievements on the global music stage.

LEROY SIBBLES

The beloved legend of ska and rocksteady will get the crowd skankin'! Leroy Sibbles draws on

his ample catalog of iconic songs from the Heptones era and his solo works in a triumphant

return to SNWMF.

HALF PINT

Half Pint’s diminutive stature belies his vocal capabilities and huge stage presence, which is

often described as explosive and dynamic. We are so excited to welcome back this luminary of

the early dancehall era!

NATU CAMARA

One of Guinea's brightest musical stars, Natu Camara is also a committed activist for the

empowerment and education of girls and women in West Africa. A vocalist and multi-

instrumentalist, she sings in five languages.

RASSARELLA

A recognized sound selector in Jamaica and beyond, Rassarella operates Zion Train Intl. Sound

and is regarded as an influential figure in the reggae and dancehall industry.

BLVK H3RO

Blvk H3ro is one of the most exciting emerging artists out of Jamaica today, on a mission to lead

a resurgence of positive and conscious minded music. Last year he wowed the SNWMF massive

and this year will be back by popular demand.

LINK & CHAIN

With warm harmonies, thought-provoking lyricism, and heavyweight sound, Link & Chain is

sure to uplift the massive at SNWMF!

REGGAE RAJAHS

Reggae Rajahs are a reggae-and-bass music sound system crew based out of New Delhi, the first

Jamaican-style sound system in India and creators of the Goa Sunsplash Festival.

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is world renowned for its family-friendly ambiance and

commitment to showcasing conscious music that uplifts and unites. Featuring performances

across two stages and in the Dance Hall, the festival offers a vibrant program of workshops,

activities, and a Kids Zone, ensuring a weekend of fun for music lovers of all ages.

Three-day tickets are now available for purchase via www.SNWMF.com, with complimentary

admission for children aged 12 and under. Camping tickets can also be purchased online.

Mark your calendars for a weekend of celebration as the SNWMF weekend coincides with both

the Summer Solstice and the Full Moon!

For more information and tickets, please visit SNWMF.com.

Damian Marley - My Sweet Lord

Official Visualizer for "My Sweet Lord," by 4x GRAMMY AWARD® - Winning reggae artist, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.

Damian "Jr. Gong” Marley Pays Tribute To San Basilio De Palenque In Powerful & Captivating New Music Video For Cover of George Harrison's “My Sweet Lord” Marley Chose to Celebrate this Haven of Afro Colombian Culture in the Clip by Showcasing the City & its Citizens While Highlighting “the first free town in all of the Americas”

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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival announces 2024 dates and presale

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Damian and Stephen Marley announce co-headlining Traffic Jam Tour 2024

In February and March 2024, the Grammy award-winning brothers Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will launch their exclusive Traffic Jam Tour across North America. This marks the inaugural occasion in history when the brothers have jointly presented a curated set, offering a unique showcase to their fans. The 18-date tour begins February 16 and features 15 dates produced by Live Nation, with stops including Las Vegas, NV; Seattle, WA; Vancouver, BC; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Toronto, ON; and more before concluding at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL, on March 30. Additionally, three festival dates complete the outing including CaliVibes Fest, Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival, and Reggae Rise Up Florida.

The seamless performance will feature a special curated set list of both brothers’ catalogs and a medley of their father Bob Marley’s classics.  Damian and Stephen Marley have written and performed a multitude of singles together over the last two decades - including the most recent collaboration, “Cast The First Stone” from Stephen Marley’s new LP Old Soul. The brothers wrote/produced/performed on the anthemic Grammy-winning reggae classic “Welcome To Jamrock,” in addition to timeless compositions like “Medication,” "Grown & Sexy," "All Night," “It Was Written," and, of course, “Traffic Jam.”

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with various presales beginning Thursday, December 14. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale starting Friday, December 15 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com

DAMIAN + STEPHEN MARLEY: TRAFFIC JAM TOUR DATES:

Fri, Feb 16: Long Beach, CA – Cali Vibes Fest*

Sat, Feb 17: Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival*

Sun, Feb 18: Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas

Wed, Feb 21: San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

Thu, Feb 22: Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento

Sat, Feb 24: Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House & Event Center

Sun, Feb 25: Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre

Mon, Feb 26: Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

Tue, Feb 27: Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Sun, Mar 17: St Petersburg, FL – Reggae Rise Up Florida*

Tue, Mar 19: Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

Wed, Mar 20: Washington D.C. – The Fillmore Silver Spring

Sat, Mar 23: Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston

Mon, Mar 25: Toronto, ON – HISTORY

Tue, Mar 26: Montreal, QC – MTELUS

Wed, Mar 27: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount

Fri, Mar 29: Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit

Sat, Mar 30: Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

*Festival Performance

ABOUT DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY

Multi-Grammy winning talent, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is a highly acclaimed Jamaican singer, songwriter and producer.  He is the youngest son of the revered legend, Bob Marley. His musical style fuses reggae with elements of dancehall, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, crafting a fresh and modern sound that is uniquely his own. Damian was the first ever Reggae artist to win a GRAMMY AWARD® outside of the Reggae category. The acclaimed 2005 breakthrough disc, Welcome To Jamrock, won a GRAMMY AWARD® for Best Reggae Album, with the New York Times naming the track “the best reggae song of the decade.” In 2010, Marley teamed up with Nas and brother Stephen Marley for his Distant Relatives project, and went on to partner with Skrillex for their groundbreaking track “Make It Bun Dem,” which Rolling Stone called “a monster mash-up of dubstep and dancehall.” Which went platinum with over 1 Million copies sold in the United States alone. Following the track’s success, the reggae superstar released his fourth studio album, Stony Hill, resulting in his third GRAMMY AWARD® for Best Reggae Album. In September of 2022, Marley released his fifth studio album, The Kalling, which went on to win Best Reggae Album at the 65th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS®. Most recently, “Jr. Gong” released his rendition of the famed George Harrison track, ‘My Sweet Lord.’. The track got the stamp-of-approval by George’s beloved wife, Olivia, as well as the George Harrison Estate. Damian is the co-founder of the renowned Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, which is gearing up for its 9th annual.

ABOUT STEPHEN MARLEY

Stephen “Ragga” Marley is a world-renowned singer, songwriter, and producer whose work has earned no fewer than eight Grammy Awards. Born into a musical family, Stephen is the child of reggae legends Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He began singing professionally at 6, touring the world with his elder siblings Ziggy, Sharon, and Cedella in The Melody Makers. In 2008, he released his first solo album, Mind Control, which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. His subsequent solo albums include Mind Control Acoustic, Revelation Part I: The Root of Life, and Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life. Stephen’s first new full-length album in more than seven years, Old Soul, was released on September 15 via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. The new album is a departure from his previous Reggae repertoire, showcasing more of his bluesy, acoustic soul side, as evidenced by the first single, “Old Soul.” Stephen is also an acclaimed producer, working closely with his brother Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley on the massive crossover hit Welcome To Jamrock. In addition, Stephen continues to champion charitable endeavors centered in Jamaica as a co-founder of the Ghetto Youths Foundation, along with his brothers Damian and Julian Marley.  In 2017, Stephen established Kaya Fest, the annual music festival, which features special guests and rare family performances, all with the larger purpose of raising awareness around the benefits of cannabis, guided by the mantra “Education Before Recreation.”