California Roots Festival: Stick Figure & Shaggy - Saturday in Monterey - May 27, 2023

Kes

15 concerts

Kes, from Trinidad & Tobago, pioneers soca music since 2005. Known for hits like "Wotless" & "Savannah Grass" and collabs with Snoop Dogg and Wizkid. Their live album "We Home" showcases their stage energy for home listening.

The Skints

1 concert

London’s Skints blend reggae, ska-punk, dub, grime, and more with politically charged lyrics. Since 2007, they've toured with Sublime and collaborated with Protoje and Jesse Royal.

Little Stranger

3 concerts

Philly-born and Charleston-based, Little Stranger, featuring Kevin and John Shields, excel in quirky indie hip-hop with a sound reminiscent of Gorillaz and Beck. Known for dynamic live shows and creative visuals, the duo captivates with their unique style and energetic performances.

Ozomatli

8 concerts

Ozomatli, born in Los Angeles, blends Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global sounds. Known for hits and social activism, they’ve won 3 GRAMMY® Awards and toured worldwide.

Hieroglyphics

7 concerts

The Oakland-based Hieroglyphics are an influential underground rap collective known for their offbeat style and classic hip-hop elements. Founded by Del tha Funkee Homosapien, the group includes Casual, Souls of Mischief, and others. Their notable works include 1998's "3rd Eye Vision" and 2013's "The Kitchen." Despite being dropped by major labels, they thrived with their own label, Hieroglyphics Imperium, and built a strong fan base through online presence and touring.

Gentleman

2 concerts

Born in Germany, reggae star GENTLEMAN blends authentic riddims with modern roots; #1 gold/platinum albums “Confidence” & “Diversity”, 20 hits, MTV Unplugged; collabs: Sean Paul, Pink, Aloe Blacc.

Chali 2na

2 concerts

Born in Chicago, Chali 2na rose as the face of Jurassic 5 and co-founded Ozomatli. Known for his deep voice and hits from ‘Quality Control’, he has collaborated with Linkin Park, Roots Manuva, and more.

Alborosie

16 concerts

Sicilian-born Alborosie is a roots reggae artist known for blending classic reggae with global sounds. Rising from Italy’s Reggae National Tickets, he moved to Jamaica, reclaimed his nickname, and gained acclaim with hits like “Come My Way” and “Trench Town Legend.”

Collie Buddz

18 concerts

Born in New Orleans, raised in Bermuda, Collie Buddz is a dancehall singer known for hits like "Come Around." Famous for blending dancehall, soca, hip-hop. Worked with Busta Rhymes, Beyoncé. His albums have topped the U.S. Reggae chart.

HIRIE

3 concerts

Hawaiian singer-songwriter Hirie blends reggae pop with multicultural roots. Filipino-born and Italian-raised, she's known for albums Wandering Soul and Dreamer, with guest spots from Trevor Hall and Nahko Bear.