Thursday, April 05, 2012

ALPHA BLONDY AND ASWAD to play at AFRO LATIN FESTIVAL


Alpha Blondy


Alpha Blondy


Belgium, little Jamaica in Europe, with diverse cosmopolitan festivals, such as the Pole-Pole festival, Mano Mundo, Sfinks, etc, this year brings other great musicians from different parts of the world to entertain festival lovers, under the umbrella of The Afro Latin Festival.


The Afro Latin Festival in the past years had brought many international musicians and entertainers from all walks of life to play in Belgium. In its 14th edition, the festival has introduced great artists on their program. 

The festival taking place in Bree, on 22, 23 and 24 of June 2012, features Alpha Blondy and The Solar System. The Ivorian reggae star is not a stranger to Belgium. He has appeared on many international festival podiums, including the Sfinks festival.

Aswad, the British reggae group

Aswad, the British reggae group

The musicians on the program are ASWAD, one of the best, surviving reggae groups based in Britain since the 70s. The British reggae group is well known for its combination of R& B and Reggae tunes. Another famous reggae singer on the program is Jimmy Cliff and others from Africa and Latin-America. 

“All work and no play make Jack a dull boy”, music lovers don’t miss this one.

For more information go to http://www.afro-latino.be/