Charlemont Roots Reggae Festival 2026
We are proud to present to you a dynamic stellar line up of musicians!
Full of conscious lyrics, positive messages, & revolutionary spirits!
Get ready Charlemont!
Artist Line Up:
Ras Iba & the Riddim Warriorz Band (V.I.)
Shanti Starr & the Afro Reggae All Stars
The Equalites
The Nyabinghi Session (Led by Baki, all welcome to join in the opening prayer with a heart beat drum, chanting, & shakers. Held at 12:30pm)
Ras Iba backed by the Riddim Warriorz (pronounced: 'Eye-bah') was born Charles "Chucky" Encarnacion on May 7, 1970 on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. As the son of a musician, Iba was indoctrinated into music at a very young age and his passion for knowledge led him to embrace the teachings of Rastafari in his formative years. Over time and thru much diligence, Iba became lead singer of St. Croix's Front Line Reggae Band and quickly became one of St. Croix's celebrated singers.
Prince Negasiis a rising star out of Portmore Jamaica. He is a proficient lyricist, singer, rapper, & producer of original reggae music. He has tapped into his Fulani roots (a nomadic tribe thru-out the African continent) & has begun the journey of incorporating the melodies & dialect into his new musical creations. A must see at this year’s Charlemont Roots Reggae Festival!
Shanti Starr has a natural pull to her stage performance as a multi-instrumentalist lyricist. Rooted from a musical family she has traveled toured internationally collaborating with artists thru out West Africa, Asia, Europe, Jamaica, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. Singing conscious lyrics in Spanish, Wolof, English, and Mandinko she keeps her audience captive as to what may happen next! Blending the traditional West African instruments such as balafon, djembe, djun djun, and shékeré with a slamming reggae back line of the Afro Reggaae All Stars will bring dancers to their feet! Shanti - Reverb Nation
Nephertiti is a vocalist with a captivating melody , ritualist, and sacred space creator who weaves ancestral knowledge, creativity, and wellness into every aspect of her work. With over 15 years as a certified holistic practitioner and a background in anthropology and linguistics, she uses music as a powerful tool for healing, cultural preservation, and spiritual connection. Her artistry is rooted in ceremony and the belief that music can awaken memory, restore balance, and guide us back to our roots.
RAS Moon, born Rui Antonio Santos, is an internationally known reggae artist from the Cape Verde Islands. Blending reggae with Cape Verdean and African influences, he aims to uplift, inspire, and raise awareness through his music. He’s performed across Europe, Africa, and the U.S., and has been part of five albums—two with The Black Rebels and others as a solo artist.
Root Fiyah’s music is inspired by the rocksteady period in Jamaican music and is a blend of originals and versions. The foundation of our music is nyabinghi drumming and expresses thanks and praises to the Most High Jah Rastafari. Root Fiyah - Youtube
Gaia Roots world music drum, song and dance ensemble featuring traditional West African and Caribbean music and original compositions. This powerful ensemble will lift you up with hypnotic rhythms and soaring vocals.
Wheel Out spins a fresh twist on classic reggae. Frontman Roosta is known for his prolific free-styling and his many years as frontman for Fear Nuttin Band. Born and raised in Kingston Jamaica coming up thru a musical family along side Morgan Heritage. Roosta brings together the old-school reggae melodies with a new improvisational feel. Wheel Out has been performing together for over a decade now and we are excited to welcome them back up to the hills of Charlemont.
DJ Cancer originally hails from Brooklyn and has kept the melodies flowing in the valley for 20+ years, mixing and blending reggae, dance hall, Soca, and R&B!
DJ Trends has been keeping things spicy with his tropical selections & mixes for fans live & direct as well as on air! Get ready for a real treat as he backs some of the artists in a sound system stylie!
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