The most recent edition of Nowa Reggae, a Spanish festival honoring the greatest in reggae and dub music, had a stellar line-up of prominent reggae performers. Alpha Blondy, an Ivorian reggae singer noted for his socially and politically engaged songs, and Green Valley, a Spanish reggae band with a devoted fan base for their lively and vivacious live performances, were two of the main acts.
The Italian reggae duo Mellow Mood, the French dub producer Manudigital, and the Scottish sound system Mungo's Hi Fi, who brought their bass-heavy dub sound to the festival, all shook the stage at Nowa Reggae. Skarra Mucci, a Jamaican reggae performer renowned for his electrifying stage presence and contagious sounds, also put on a memorable show.
The British singer-songwriter and ex-member of The Slits Hollie Cook brought to the event her own fusion of reggae, pop, and dub, and the Jamaican singer-poet Jah9 mesmerized the crowd with her lyrical and reflective lyrics. The list of prominent performers at Nowa Reggae was completed by the iconic Jamaican singer and producer Linval Thompson and the Spanish reggae musician Marina P.
Overall, the most recent Nowa Reggae was a true celebration of reggae music, showcasing some of the genre's most accomplished and important musicians. Thousands of admirers attended the festival from all across Spain and beyond, dancing and singing along to the upbeat rhythms and reggae music's contagious energy.