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PrintRagga Muffins Festival 2008 Preview
News Type: Event — Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:19 PM EST
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The 27th annual Long Beach Ragga Muffins Festival in is this weekend, one of the largest reggae festivals in the US and quite possibly one of my favorite events of the year. For nearly 10 years I have been a festival regular, and this year will be no different…
When the festival started in 1981 it was shortly after the death of Bob Marley, one of the most prolific reggae stars of all time. Back then it was named for Bob Marley and was a way for those who were close to him to honor Marley and recover from the loss. Over time it evolved beyond the catharsis and became a way to showcase reggae artists from around the world.
Last year's festival marked a return to the festival roots with Barbara Baribino, the leading lady of Ragga Muffins Productions, remarking that she remembered why it had all started in the first place. She had begun noticing the changing demographic and the craft vendors lacking cultural wares. So frustrated was she in the commercialization of reggae culture, last year's crafts fair was much smaller than in previous years.
"A lot of the vendors do not have anything the people want to buy," Barabino said when asked why there were fewer vendors this year. "This is a cultural show and over the years I have seen the vendors bring less cultural art."
While in 2005 a KROQ crowd seemed to dominate – there to see Matisyahu after which they poured out of the music hall, leaving Anthony B (arguably the best act of the weekend) to play to a practically empty house – the 2007 attendees were a refreshing return to the earthy group, seemingly more appreciative of the music, culture and history of the festival.
This year promises to be a great show with Anthony B - returning for a fifth time and playing both days - Capleton, Beenie Man, Gregory Isaacs, and Gentleman in the line up, along with some other sure to be great performers. Hopefully the vendors heeded the warning and will not show up with the mass produced Marley t-shirts, manufactured hippie gear and smoke shop goods.
The line up is as follows (not in order of appearance):
Saturday, Feb. 16
Beenie Man
Capleton
Anthony B
Sly & Robbie
Collie Buddz
Rootz Underground
Cultura Profetica
Cherine Anderson
Soul Majestic
Idren
Sunday, Feb 17
Alpha Blondy
Midnite
Sly & Robbie
Anthony B
Queen Ifrica
Gentleman
Gregory Isaacs
Tarrus Riley
Ed Robinson
The Aggrolites
Check back next week for a complete festival wrap-up.
Read more music news, reviews and features by Kymlee.
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{"commentId":1471632,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
I LOVE the Ragga Muffins Festival! It's always super fun and simultaneously exhausting because there is just so much to take in. I'm glad I can share the experience with others as well.
Anthony B is going to be off the HOOK!
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#1 - Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:26 PM EST{"commentId":1471973,"authorDomain":"spookybf"}
kymlee, I implore you to see if NV can get you a "press badge" for this event.
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#2 - Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:28 PM EST{"commentId":1472406,"authorDomain":"kymlee"}
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You will come back won't you?
...mit der bells and whistles!
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{"commentId":1473081,"authorDomain":"deatienza"}
Looking forward to your coverage, and I'll be sure to check out those groups you listed.
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#3 - Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:23 AM EST{"commentId":1477946,"authorDomain":"divbyzero"}
Remember, it's best not to write while you have a contact buzz, unless you're writing for EroticaVine. I look forward to reading your coverage of the festival.
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