Experience More Than Just Music This Year
Published on 05 Jan, 2019
Experience More Than Just Music This Year - Goa Sunsplash | India's Biggest Reggae Festival

All roads lead to Goa Sunsplash and this year there’s more than just music waiting for you. Through out the beginning of each festival day we will be hosting several activities: We’ll be having forum discussions featuring headlining artists and a very special guest, as well as several dance classes, a Yoga session on dub music and a Binghi Drum circle!

 

Forum Discussions

Topic: Sound System Culture

Time: 2-3PM – Day 1

 

The origins of sound system culture in Jamaica and how it has spread across the world to become a worldwide phenomenon. This talk will feature Mikey Dread from Channel One Sound System, Kibir La Amlak, Delhi Sultantate from BassFoundation Roots Sound System and Earl Gateshead.

 

Topic: Indian influences on Rastarianism

Time: 1-2PM – Day 2

 

An exploration of the links between Jamaican and India and the influence of Indian migrants  on the development of Rastafarianism. This talk will feature Donisha Prendergast (Bob Marley's granddaughter), Delhi Sultanate from BassFoundation Roots Sound System, Dakta Dub and Ninjahdread from 10,000 Lions Sound System.

 

Topic: Jamaica to the World

Time: 2-3 PM – Day 2

 

For a small island in the Caribbean sea, Jamaica's influence on music, dance and pop culture globally is immense. This talk will feature an all Jamaican lineup including Donisha Prendergast (Bob Marley's granddaughter) reggae superstar Anthony B, radio jockey, producer and singer ZJ Liquid and dancer Craig Black Eagle.

 

 

Dance Workshops

 

Craig Black Eagle

Time: 6.45 - 7.15PM – Day 1

A member of one of Jamiaca's premier dance crews will be conducting a dancehall workshop. Get ready for some electric energy!

 

Afro Dance Workshop

Time: 3-4PM – Day 1

An opportunity to learn some of the most popular dances from Africa. This class will be conducted by Mercy Doro, a Nigerian dancer and DJ who has made name for himself as one of the most popular African entertainers in Goa.

 

Everything Dancehall Showcase

Time: 6.30 - 6.45PM – Day 1

Featuring some of the finest dancers in India, this will be a showcase by students from the recently concluded Everything Dancehall workshop hosted by Smash Dem Crew.

 

Yoga on Dub

Time: 1:30-2 PM – Day 1

The original dub yoga flow experience with Jahnavi Sheriff, combining dynamic asanas with the power of dub music.

 

Capoeira

Time: 3-4PM - Day 2

Introduction to the Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music. This workshop is conducted by Axé (founder of Capoeira Goa) and his group.

 

Binghi Drum Chanting

Time: 1-1:30 PM – Day 1

Higher meditation experience with authentic Rasta chants.