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VICTORIA BC SKA & REGGAE SOCIETY
GONDWANA (SANTIAGO, CHILE) - On the Road to Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest 2022!
Sat, 2 Apr, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM PDT
Upstairs
15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1T7
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Gondwana w. E.N Young (Special Early Show!)
Saturday, April 2 @ Upstairs Cabaret
Tickets $19.50 - $25 advance, available at ticketweb.ca, Vinyl Envy, Fascinating Rhythm (Nanaimo)
19+, proof of vaccination required
Good News Update!
For members of the Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society that are attending this show, please note there will be an after party featuring Cheko & the Positive Rebellion and Judah Roots at a private location.
You will get an email regarding this event if you are already a member of the Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society and in the email you will have an opportunity to purchase tickets (or more tickets for friends/family).
If you would like to be a member you can sign up and pay here: https://victoriaskafest.ca/membership Annual membership fees are $5.
One of South America’s most iconic and legendary reggae bands, GONDWANA, returns to Victoria for the first time in over four years! Victoria Ska & Reggae Society is proud to welcome back these reggae titans as they look to once again set Upstairs Cabaret on fire with their incendiary energy and grooves. Perhaps the most famous Chilean band in the word, Gondwana has amassed platinum records, sold-out
tours around the world and an ever-increasing online fan base with millions of YouTube views (130 million+) and Spotify plays (20+ million) . A true band of the people, Gondwana has amassed this without the backing of a major label or big-name producers, building their reggae empire with just their immense talents and passion. The last time Gondwana played Victoria they packed Upstairs Cabaret and played an unforgettable set that echoed in the city for weeks, and with four years of energy pent up, this visit is looking to be even more explosive and engaging.
Joining Gondwana for their return to Victoria is roots reggae artist E.N Young. Born and raised near the US/Mexico border in San Deigo, CA, E.N Young is a multi-instrumentalist, song-writer and producer, building an impressive repertoire of conscious roots reggae music. A former member of big time reggae outfit Tribal Seeds, E.N has built a reputation as one of the most consistent reggae acts on the west coast and we are excited to welcome him to Victoria!
Don’t miss this first big stop as we start down on the Road to Ska & Reggae Fest!
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Roots Reggae
GONDWANA
GONDWANA
Roots Reggae
For over thirty years, the Chilean band Gondwana has been touring, performing, and recording uninterrupted. Emerging from the underground music scene during the brutal dictatorship of Agusto Pinochet, Gondwana brings forth a fresh blend of Latin and Jamaican rhythms among other influences such as Rock n’ Roll and soul. With pulsating energy and a smooth, original sound, eight polished musicians are the soul of Chile’s number one reggae band.
Through songs dealing with various themes such as romantic love, general love, universal unity, social consciousness, uprising, and spiritual praise, Gondwana reveals both positive and realists messages that serve as an uplifting force for fans of all musical genres. Spirit-moving falsetto notes, bubbling bass, hard drums, guitar solos and arrangements, and horns are the primary ingredients found in the highly acclaimed band’s music.
Without a doubt, Gondwana is one of the most prestigious, solid reggae bands to emerge from South America. With constant movement across the world and a myriad of vibrant live performances, Gondwana continues to deliver an acclaimed repertoire of hits and new material. The band is internationally recognized as one of Chile’s most successful musical acts – not just in reggae but across all genres.
