Friday 7 August, 21:00

Groundation

Formed in 1998 in Sonoma, California, Groundation is a leading voice in progressive roots reggae. The band blends deep reggae rhythms with jazz-inflected harmonies, driven by soulful vocal arrangements, hypnotic melodies and complex polyrhythms. Since the breakthrough with Hebron Gate (2002), produced by Jim Fox, Groundation has released eleven albums and collaborated with Jamaican legends. Their evolving line-up sustains a warm, meditative stage presence that balances improvisation with composed richness.

Parc La Grange,
Quai Gustave-Ador, Geneva
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