The Ragga Muffins Festival is happening this weekend in Long Beach. That means about 25,000 people will cruise over to the Long Beach Arena at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach and listen to Reggae all day long in the spirit of One Love. The event also features food and vendor booths. Doors open 2:30 PM - Show starts at 3:00 PM.
The Ragga Muffins Festival is recognized as the premiere Reggae Festival in the US. This two-day Music and Arts Festival continues the tradition of honoring Bob Marley, one of the greatest champions of human rights and world peace, by spreading his vision of One World, One Love through music and community.
Here's a photo gallery from last year's Ragga Muffins Festival. All photos by Michael Zampelli.
Here's the line up for the weekend:
Saturday, February 19:
• Bunny Wailer
• Rebelution
• Gyptian
• Half Pint
• Horace Andy
• Leroy Sibbles featuring The Lions
• Etana
• New Kingston
• The Green
• Quinto Sol
Sunday, February 20:
• Israel Vibration
• Gentleman
• I-Octane
• Marcia Griffiths
• Freddie McGregor
• Richie Spice
• Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus
• Don Carlos
• Cornel Campbell
• Tosh 1
This family-friendly event offers free admission to children 12 years and under when accompanied by a paid adult. The Children’s Activity Space, provided by the “What About the Children? Foundation” is another annual tradition at the Festival, providing entertainment to kids with storytellers, face painting and other enriching activities.
On Saturday, I attended the Ragga Muffins Festival in Long Beach. Michael Zampelli took some photos for The District Weekly and I snagged a few for this blog.
My favorite musical act of the day was Big Youth (pictured above). This man exudes more verve and childlike enthusiasm than most people a fraction of his age. He's got a groovin' rap style and smooth moves to go with it. Go to Big Youth's MySpace page if you want to get in the groove.
I also felt childlike and care-free wearing my Gal Vanized get-up and eating funnel cake. I decided that I was going to surrender myself to the IRIE vibes and absorb as much of the experience as possible.
The crowd was very diverse and fun. Everyone was relaxed and having a good time. It was like sitting in a big huge living room. No problems whatsoever. I wasn't the only one there with pink hair, click on the photo below to see a larger version of the audience.
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Here is Michael Zampelli's photo gallery of the event:
The Ragga Muffins Festival is happening this weekend in Long Beach. That means about 25,000 people will cruise over to the Long Beach Arena at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach and listen to Reggae all day long in the spirit of One Love. The event also features food and vendor booths. Doors open 2:30 PM - Show starts at 3:00 PM.
The Ragga Muffins Festival is recognized as the premiere Reggae Festival in the US. This two-day Music and Arts Festival continues the tradition of honoring Bob Marley, one of the greatest champions of human rights and world peace, by spreading his vision of One World, One Love through music and community.
Here's a photo gallery from last year's Ragga Muffins Festival. All photos by Michael Zampelli.
Here's the line up for the weekend:
Saturday, February 19:
• Bunny Wailer
• Rebelution
• Gyptian
• Half Pint
• Horace Andy
• Leroy Sibbles featuring The Lions
• Etana
• New Kingston
• The Green
• Quinto Sol
Sunday, February 20:
• Israel Vibration
• Gentleman
• I-Octane
• Marcia Griffiths
• Freddie McGregor
• Richie Spice
• Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus
• Don Carlos
• Cornel Campbell
• Tosh 1
This family-friendly event offers free admission to children 12 years and under when accompanied by a paid adult. The Children’s Activity Space, provided by the “What About the Children? Foundation” is another annual tradition at the Festival, providing entertainment to kids with storytellers, face painting and other enriching activities.
