Jamaica Funk

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JAMAICA FUNK @ FOX & FIRKIN

Dub, Dancehall, Hip-Hop and Jamaican Funk selectors and exclusive workshops

Jamaica Funk celebrates and high lights the musical journey as Reggae inspired Hip Hop in the early 80s, how the roles changed as Hip Hop developed into the mainstream and how it inspired the Jamaicans in reverse. Artists such as Super Cat and Shabba Ranks confirm this on vinyl in our collections

JAMAICA FUNK DJ's

PRINCE FATTY

NICK MENASSEH

THE SKINTS (JOSH DJ SET)

+ special guest MC's

£8 ADVANCE, more on night
Free exclusives CD for first arrivals - 8pm doors

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2 HOUR DUB & DJ WORKSHOP

Dub studio heavyweights Nick Menasseh & Prince Fatty team up for an exclusive 2 hour masterclass + Q&A before the party kicks off. The workshop lead by Noah Priddle, one of London's leading DJ tutors, will be focused on Dub production, mixing and performance. Tickets for the workshop include entry to the event.

Prince Fatty will disect and breakdown some of his favourites such as Shimmy Shimmy Ya and other songs live with the original files using a mixing desk to demonstrate the construction and musical instrumentation involved. Detailed recording sessions will be revealed with legends such as Gregory Issacs, WInston Francis, Cornel Campbel, Marcia Griffiths, Big Youth and more.

Nick Manasseh is a pioneer DJ, Radio Broadcaster, Record Producer and Sound Engineer complemented by a Jedi knowledge of Reggae music. Having worked and recorded many great artists such as Dennis Brown, Johnny Osbourne, Sugar Minott, Earl 16 and sound system MCs such as Josie Wales, Charlie Chaplin, Brother Culture and Brigadier Jerry.

Workshop will run from 5-7pm

Tickets are available for £15 (inc gig entry)