Saturday 18 April, 20:30

Don Carlos + GEO & the Upright Ones

Booking Required

Don Carlos, a reggae legend from Western Kingston with a career dating back to 1973 and a former member of Black Uhuru, leads an evening of melodic roots reggae. He performs with Dub Vision, while GEO & the Upright Ones — Don Carlos’s son and an emerging artist — presents new material drawn from the album “New Horizon”. The set balances classic roots rhythms, soulful vocals and warm dub textures, offering a timeless and intimate musical experience.

Place des Volontaires 4,
1204 Genève
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