Bass Culture | Roundhouse
Bass Culture
Sat 11 Feb
In partnership with British Underground, Roundhouse Rising plays host to a night inspired by the history, soul and spirit of reggae. This specially comissioned night and SoundSystem will also be travelling to the legendary SXSW Festival in the USA and Brazil. The line up includes Lady Leshurr, Natty and RasItes.
Make no mistake about it, Lady Leshurr is the complete package. She began rapping and writing poetry at the age of six (SIX!), finding inspiration in the power of reggae legend Sister Nancy and later in her brother's US rap records over which she would compulsively rhyme in her bedroom, imitating, adapting and improvising on the MCs' styles.
Natty has long since swapped his hoodie for dreadlocks, and possesses a thoughtful take on what it is to be young in the inner city today. Using sounds from around the world he sums up modern Britain with soulful accuracy.
Until the arrival of the RasItes, UK reggae hadn't for a while witnessed the emergence of a young band of musicians intent upon writing and playing thier own material. RasItes music blends social realism with a joyful spirituality that international audiences are beginning to find irresistible.
As part of this special night, RasItes will be backing Lady Leshurr and Natty as they interpret their set with a rootsy reggae vibe.
Tickets: £6 - no booking fees
Doors: 8pm
Bass Culture Panel: The Influence of Reggae on British Music
Wed 15 Feb / 7pm-9pm £2
Chair: Mykaell Riley - Steel Pulse/University of Westminster
Robbo Ranx – DJ BBC Radio 1xtra (UK)
Mikey Dread – Channel One Sound System
Curtis Lynch – Producer
Lea Anna - Artist
Leading figures in the UK reggae scene explore the journey of reggae music from Jamaica to the UK, discussing the influence of the sound and its impact on contemporary British music and culture. Produced in association with Punch Records. MORE INFO
