Initial Artists Announced for the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
Luciano to make first West Coast Appearance in 4 Years; Third World's SNWMF Debut
Luciano â— Third World â— The Twinkle Brothers â— Lutan Fyah
Johnny Osbourne â— Romain Virgo â— David Rodigan â— Perfect
Locos Por Juana â— Zion Train â— Dub Nation
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival has announced the initial artists confirmed to perform at the festival's 19th annual gathering taking place June 22-24 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds located in Boonville, California.�
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is Northern California's premier roots reggae and world music festival.� This year's reggae will include legendary artists Luciano, Third World, The Twinkle Brothers, Lutan Fyah, Johnny Osbourne, Romain Virgo, David Rodigan, Perfect, Zion Train, and Dub Nation.� Locos Por Juana is first out of the gate on the World Music scene, with lots more to follow.
The Messenger Luciano will be making his first West Coast appearance in 4 years at SNWMF 2012.� After an absence of ten years, Johnny Osbourne returns to grace our stage, while this will be the first appearance of the legendary band Third World.� Ram Jam David Rodigan revisits Anderson Valley with a heavy crate of dubs to nice up the dancehall, and The Twinkle Brothers will be making their very first journey to Boonville.
SNWMF is a 3-day Summer Solstice and World Peace celebration that promotes conscious music - music with a message of peace, unity and brotherhood that transcends divisions of race and culture.� With 2 stages, an authentic 'late-night' Jamaican dancehall, international arts & crafts, a massive food court and an extensive schedule of children's activities, Sierra Nevada has something to offer people of all ages.� A limited number of discounted 'Early-Bird' Tickets to SNWMF 2012 are available online and via mail order through February 29th or until all Early Bird tickets are sold, whichever comes first. � Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.� Limited on-site camping is also available for festival goers.�
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival typically features dozens of the finest reggae and world music bands, and 2012 will be no exception, as many addition artists will be added in the coming months.� For additional information, please log onto http://www.snwmf.com, or call the hotline at (916) 777-5550.