Staff WriterWHAT: Soundsystem : From Jamaica to Europe 1950-1995, the first of a series of exhibitions on the reggae movement from 1950 to 2012.
The soundsystem is at the heart of the reggae movement. In word, music and pictures, the exhibition follows the story of
the soundsystem from Jamaica in the 1950s to the UK in the 60s and 70s, and then to Europe. The soundsystems gave birth to ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, dancehall, hip-hop, jungle and drum and bass – and taught nations and generations how to dance! Jamaican artist Freestylee illustrates the story with additional artwork by Mau Mau.
WHEN: September 21-30, 2011
WHERE: Yaam Main Hall
35 Stralauerplatz
10243 Berlin
DJ lounge every evening from 18:00
Café and Beach Bar
African and Caribbean food
Daytime
11:00 – 19:00 Daily
Free admission
Evening
21 Sept 19:00 OPENING NIGHT with Special Guest Freestylee aka Michael Thompson
23 Sept 19:00 HELP! JAMAICA / FUNDRAISER (Tickets at Yaam box office)
28 Sept 19:00 HOLDING ON TO JAH German Premiere
29 Sept 21:00 SOLAR POWER SOUND Demonstration followed by Gaggeldub DJ Lounge
30 Sept 23:00 ROOTS CORNER with Irieland Soundsystem
SOUND SYSTEM: the hidden story
The story of the sound system is one of technological innovation, creative enterprise and musical genius, but it is also a story of deep spiritual and cultural significance.
From its first incarnation in 1950s Jamaica, the sound system was the radio of the people. Through artists and producers from Prince Buster to King Tubby and Augustus Pablo, the music expressed the aspirations, sufferings and joys of everyday life.
The exhibition follows the growth of sound system culture from Kingston across Jamaica, to the UK and then to Europe, spreading the sounds of ska, rocksteady, reggae and dub, and planting the seeds of a new generation of singers, musicians, DJs, producers … and dancers!
Join us to discover one of the great hidden histories of the 20th century.
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