We all have a favorites or only follow one sound. Reggae fans are typically loyal to their sounds, especially when a sound clash (dee-jays battling for a rank) is happening.
San Diego has approximately 15 sounds, but I currently only know six or seven that actively play. So I thought I’d list the three I think that a lot of reggae fans follow and offer the following poll:
Trade Roots Reggae is not the only place that offers the reggae lovers the cultural shopping experience, Reggae World has been on the block for over eight years.
Reggae World2540 University Ave.San Diego, CA 92110619-296-5989
This small, but quaint store offers everything from clothes to hats, to incenses and oils and of course music, vinyl nonetheless. I immediately smelled the fresh burning of incense and the fans carried the light scents of the oils that are for sale. This day, roots reggae wasn’t being played, it was an African movie, “Prosperity,” that echoed throughout the stores wired sound system.
Zulu, the owner, was more than kind enough to allow me to peruse his store highlighting the products that he carries for fans. Too shy to be filmed nor photograph, Zulu has covered many aspects of the culture including hair products for dreadlocks. Those of you who are into skin and body products, he offers Shea Butter, in its natural form.
Music, he has a lot of that, there is a vinyl section as well as a cd section for dee-jays to shop from. The hardest things to find in San Diego are reggae movies. He has them, a lot of them.
In between customers, I was allowed to take the footage below to show what you’ve been missing, see Reggae World for yourself.
– Mz. Jackson
After the barbeque and the fireworks, head over to the Round Table Cocktail Lounge and end the day long celebration – bashment style.
Shotta Crew alongside Destiny Roots will play the latest roots, dancehall, lovers rock and culture until 2 a.m., offering drink specials throughout the night.
Imagine ladies dancing on a wall (upside down), on their heads or moving the lower half of their bodies in movements that should be admissible to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Continue the vibes at the after party ’til about 4 am. Yes there is one, BUT as dedicated reggae partygoers know, this is never given out, you must be at the club when it’s announced!
Roundtable Cocktail Lounge, Euclid Ave., San Diego, 92105, $5 before 10 p.m., $7 after 10 p.m. and $10 after mid-night.
– Mz. Jackson
The annual summer concert season returns with yet another strong reggae concert lineup including, Steel Pulse and The Wailers.
The reggae concerts draw the biggest crowds at the track offering incredibly low-priced entry-fee – track admission cost $3-$6.
The annual Bob Marley Roots, Rock and Reggae Festival, usually ending the horse racing season at the Del Mar Race Track, will have a surprise artist that hasn’t been announced.
Check out the complete schedule line up below, but please note, it contains only the reggae concerts.
Del Mar Race Track Summer Concert Series
Three O’clock Fridays
All Friday concerts begin after the last race of the day, usually by 7 p.m.
The Wailers
July 31, 2009
Common Sense
Aug. 14, 2009
SATURDAY INFIELD CONCERTS
Saturday infield concerts also begin after the last race of the day, usually around 6 p.m. Races begin at 2.
Steel Pulse
Aug. 22, 2009
Bob Marley Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival
Sept. 6, 2009
For more information, visit delmarscene.com.
–Mz. Jackson
