Amexem Roots Rock Reggae Cultural Society presents "Vancity Roots and Culture Experience," a FREE interactive reggae, hip-hop, soul and R&B music jam featuring some of the best seasoned and up and coming local artists Vancouver has to offer, July 22nd at the Chain and Forge at Granville Island. While celebrating the Earthstrong (birthday) of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia under the red, gold and green banner, participants will get a taste of the cultural experience rooted in reggae music.
The Earthstrong of Haile Selassie I is celebrated by thousands of Rastafarians all over the world and is a remembrance of the Emperor’s commitment to peace, unity and freedom for all human beings regardless of ethnicity or economic status.

The all-day event will run from noon until 8pm on Sunday, July 22nd and will feature live music by Vancouver’s premier reggae band, Mad Riddim with special guests, reggae recording artists Doron Bell, Zukie Joseph and Gisto, First Nations spoken word artist, Ostwelve and rising Vancouver star Zizi as well as Vancouver’s Queen of Soul, Dawn Pemberton, positive dancehall artist, Tugstar from Jamaica and international guest, Adan Samuel Nunez of Golden Ganga from Mexico. The event will be hosted by long-time CFRO DJ, Lynden V. (Roots Reggae Show) with DJ’s George Barrett (The Reggae Show (CFRO) Rockers (CiTR)), DJ LT Irie (Jamdown Saturdays at Calabash Bistro) and Nasty Jag (Pirates of the Caribbean (CJSF)). There will also an information area and free vegan snacks provided by Avocado Bay Restaurant.

The Chain and Forge is a new public space in the heart of Granville Island that will offer a variety of free public events and activities over the summer.