Reggae News You Can Use For September 12, 2020

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeats news!

• Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert dead at 77 in Jamaica
• “Got to be Tough” was Toots’ last single
• Rolling Stone’s 15 essential Toots and the Maytals songs

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.

While the 2020 Austin Reggae Festival was canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns, please mark your calendar now for April 16-18, 2021 when the event will make a triumphant return.

Finally, learn more about the Austin Reggae Fest community by listening to our new podcast. This month’s interview is Sista Irie of KAZI-FM in Austin.

Austin Lodging

There is absolutely NO camping at Auditorium Shores. All patrons must leave the park when the music ends at 10:00 pm. Click Here for information on nearby hotels and camping.

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Downtown parking can be challenging, particularly during festivals. Click Here to explore parking, shuttles amd various green options for getting to Auditorium Shores.

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All your favorite questions answered, like”what can I bring?“, “Can my dog come with?“, and “When do gates open?” The Oracle knows all. Lose something at the fest? eMail us.

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