The Reggae festival Summerjam is held, once a year, on the bank of Fühlinger Lake near Cologne. Tens of shows and colored parades take place during this rhythmic festival.
And in 2023 also like we started two to three years back, Ghana has once again inked and will make a debut appearance on stage at the biggest reggae festival, as two of Ghana’s award-winning artists Kidi and Black Sherif are set to perfom at the 36th SummerJam Festival 2023 in Cologne, Germany.
The festival, which is slated to run from Friday, June 30, 2023, to Sunday, July 2, 2023, will bring together international performers to enthrall fans around the globe. In addition to Trettmann, Tarrus Riley, Alborosie, Jan Delay, Soja, Kabaka Pyramid, Nina Chuba, KY-Mani Marley, Hilltop Hoods, Groundanation, and Yaksta Mortimer, among others, our Ghanaian brother champs will also hit the historical stage.
SummerJam is a European reggae festival which takes place annually in July at the Fühlinger lake located in Cologne, Germany. This festival that started in 1986 got bigger and turned to be one of the biggest Reggae events in Europe. The event is aimed at bringing different people with a different cultures to promote peace and unity across the globe.
For almost 40 years, the festival has chosen a variety of musical styles to be played at the event, including reggae, dancehall, hip hop, and world music. The event usually attracts an audience of between 25,000 and 30,000 people. Two stages and two tents are located on an island, with the camping area surrounding the lake.
The annual Summerjam festival would bring reggae tunes and Caribbean vibes to Cologne. It features the most popular acts that hip-hop and R&B have to offer in a particular year.
The festival’s program, venue, lineup information show time / schedule of events, how to get, parking etc, is present in the festival’s link website below, under “Event Related Information” section.
Beginner, Buju Banton, Burning Spear & The Young Lions, Cypress Hill, Damian Marley, Damian Marley ft. Nas, Gentleman, Jimmy Cliff, Marteria, Nas, Patrice, Sean Paul, Seeed, Shaggy, Snoop Lion, Stephen Marley, Trettmann, Wyclef Jean, Youssou N’Dour, Ziggy Marley, and many others are just a few examples from recent years. You can find the history here.
Trendsetter Jamaica: As you can see from the current charts, Jamaica is at the center of modern pop music. In terms of rhythm, lyrics and melody, the island often provides the template for the greatest hits.
But in the metropolises, the sounds of the island have long since merged with local influences: the Summerjam Festival celebrates urban music – the right way. The unique lineup reflects international trends and brings some of the most successful artists exclusively to Germany.
As a result, the Summerjam Festival not only stands out from all reggae festivals, but also offers an exciting alternative for many music fans!
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