Arts Centre Vooruit, Ghent, Belgium

Buju Banton IS modern reggae. Banton’s mix of roots, R&B and dancehall is unequalled, his prophet status in Jamaica intact. A more than gifted toaster, influenced by vocal styles in rocksteady, gospel, ska, African highlife and American soul. Apart from sparking controversy (Boom Boom Bye Bye) he also pens pure party tracks such as Bogle, Love me Browning and Love Black Woman. The first Jamaican artist who broke Bob Marley’s record of number one hits is about to release his new album, Rasta Got Soul, on his own label, Gargamel Music. Check out one of the biggest names of reggae at his first concert in Belgium for years!