Spoken lines over reggae riddims, with the cadence and punch of dub poetry rather than singing. The set leans on voice, timing, and political frame more than instrumental density, so expect something closer to a live poem session than a concert band show.
More about Mutabaruka
Born Allan Hope in Rae Town, Kingston, Mutabaruka came up as a Jamaican Rastafari dub poet and later hosted radio programmes including The Cutting Edge and Steppin' Razor. His 1983 album Check It! landed on Alligator Records and fixed his voice in the reggae/dub-poetry canon.
A story
He trained in electronics before leaving the Jamaica Telephone Company.
Playing
- 2026-11-08 2026-11-08T14:15:00 · Mutabaruka · KABUL à GoGo
Labels
High TimesReal Authentic Sound
Start here
- Check It! (1983) · Alligator Records
First album; pure dub poetry statement.
Worked with
- Earl "Chinna" Smith producer
For fans of
Linton Kwesi Johnson, The Last Poets, Benjamin ZephaniahOfficial links
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