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Welcome to the Northwest Folklife Festival 2018 schedule!
Caribbean/Reggae [clear filter]
Friday, May 25
 

7:00pm PDT

The Georgetown Orbits
Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae!
Performers
TG

The Georgetown Orbits

The Georgetown Orbits boast a heavy regimen of traditional Ska and soulful Reggae. They have gained international attention as one of the few bands to pay tribute to the sounds of Jamaican Ska. They have attracted a diverse fan base of all ages for their quality vintage-modern style... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 7:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Friday Night Groove Get Down

9:20pm PDT

The Highlife Band
Original World Reggae
Performers
TH

The Highlife Band

An authentic and unique world reggae music band from Seattle, Washington. Rhythms from the French Caribbean and West Africa are combined with Jamaican rockers, bif-baf, steppers, one-drop, and dancehall reggae traditions. The lyrics are direct, and sing of love and conscious direction... Read More →

Friday May 25, 2018 9:20pm - 9:55pm PDT
Vera Project/Gallery Sponsored by CityArts 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Roots Rock Reggae
 
Sunday, May 27
 

11:00am PDT

Luau Cinder
Funk, Reggae, Rock, Jam
Performers
LC

Luau Cinder

We are a funk reggae rock band from Seattle/ Sequim, WA that has played over 350 shows in the US and Canada. We have shared the stage with Les Claypool, Karl Denson, Carlos Washington, Clinton Fearon, Dumstaphunk, Signal Path, EOTO, The Original Itals straight from Jamaica to name... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Vera Project/Gallery Sponsored by CityArts 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance

6:00pm PDT

Daniel Pak (formerly Kore Ionz)
Reggae, love, and aloha
Performers
DP

Daniel Pak (formerly Kore Ionz)

Love and aloha are the two magic ingredients singer-songwriter Daniel Pak stirs into his songs of freedom that stem from an upbringing on reggae riddims and uplifting island style melodies. Born and raised in Hawai`i, Pak has dedicated his life to embodying the warmth and soul of... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Fountain Lawn Stage: Sponsored by Western WA Toyota Dealers 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Higher Ground Showcase

6:45pm PDT

Playerz of Instrument
Mystical Reggae Vibrations
Performers
PO

Playerz of Instrument

Players Of Instrument is a dynamic reggae music collective led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Bryan Smith. Players of Instrument takes roots reggae, dub, dancehall, with a spicy shot of blues guitar to weave a rich tapestry of sound that has moved audiences whenever they play.Says... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 6:45pm - 7:20pm PDT
Fountain Lawn Stage: Sponsored by Western WA Toyota Dealers 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Higher Ground Showcase

7:35pm PDT

Unite-One
Seattle Hiphop Reggae Fusion
Performers
U

Unite-One

Unite-One is a 7-piece Seattle band seeking to inspire social change through the communication of conscious music. With the support of international roots label Culture Yard Records and a foundation in Funk, Reggae, Blues, and improvisational Jam dynamics, Unite-One has rocked performances... Read More →

Sunday May 27, 2018 7:35pm - 8:10pm PDT
Fountain Lawn Stage: Sponsored by Western WA Toyota Dealers 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Higher Ground Showcase
 
Monday, May 28
 

6:45pm PDT

Irie Lights
We Feeling Irie
Performers
IL

Irie Lights

When Jamaica meets Seattle, you get the Irie Lights. Nkrumah Miller the lead vocalist and sonof legendary Jamaican dancehall artist Johnny Ringo, came to Seattle in his teens. He had hisfirst shows in Jamaica and continued to follow his roots in the US playing clubs and venues inthe... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 6:45pm - 7:15pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Reggae Rising Party

7:30pm PDT

Cannon and the Lion of Judah
Authentic Roots Reggae
Performers
CA

Cannon and the Lion of Judah

3 band members from St. Croix, have been playing reggae music for many many years. Highly enjoy spreading love and happiness in the area!

Monday May 28, 2018 7:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Reggae Rising Party

8:15pm PDT

Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band
Jamaican Reggae Icon
Performers
CF

Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band

Born and raised in Jamaica, Clinton Fearon began his extensive musical journey in the early 70’s, as a vocalist and bass player for the mythic Gladiators. After 18 years with the group, this creative artist started a solo career in Seattle and founded the Boogie Brown band with... Read More →

Monday May 28, 2018 8:15pm - 9:00pm PDT
Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109
  Music Performance, Reggae Rising Party
 
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  • Workshop
    • Armory Court Stage
    Armory Loft 3- Dance Workshops
    Armory Loft 4- Music Workshops
    Back Porch Stage
    Bagley Wright Theatre Sponsored by KUOW
    Boeing Green
    Broad Street Lawn
    Center Theatre
    Cornish Courtyard
    Cornish Playhouse
    Discovery Zone Stage: Sponsored by Parentmap
    Exhibition Hall Sponsored by Seattle Globalist
    Fisher Green Stage: Sponsored by KBCS 91.3FM
    Fisher Pavilion
    Folklife Café
    Fountain Lawn Stage: Sponsored by Western WA Toyota Dealers
    KEXP Gathering Space: Sponsored by KEXP 90.3FM
    McCaw Hall
    McCaw Promenade
    Mural Amphitheater: Sponsored by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
    Narrative and Cultural Cuisine Stage: Sponsored by Uber Eats
    Open-Air Dance Stage
    Rhythm Tent
    SIFF Film Center
    Theatre 4 - Dance Workshops
    Trad Stage
    Vera Project/Gallery Sponsored by CityArts