Raggamuffin hits theRiverstage without Wyclef

Sat 23rd Jan, 2010 in Local News

Raggamuffin is a feast of the world’s best reggae music – a day of live funk, dub, hip hop and soul. Coming to Brisbane’s Riverstage next weekend, the devastation that has impacted the island of Haiti has come to the fore of everyone’s minds, with a line-up change and efforts at the festival to support those in need.

With the news of the tragic earthquake that struck the Caribbean Island on January 12, headliner Wyclef Jean decided to to remain in the US supporting Haiti fundraising and support relief for his countrymen. The Haitian born rapper to stay close to his homeland and continue to raise money and lend support for the devastated Island. Wyclef has postponed to his trip until Raggamuffin 2011.

Raggamuffin will be helping to support the Haitian people with collections at each show and donations can also be made through Wyclef’s own Yele Haiti charity site www.yele.org

Reggae superstar, Ms. Lauryn Hill from the Fugees, has since joined the Raggamuffin line up. Ms Hill will perform at Raggamuffin 2010 with her full band whilst Shaggy will now close the festival. Sly and Robbie will perform a separate set in what will be an amazing night of hip-hop and reggae music

Raggamuffin 2010 line up: Ms Lauryn Hill & band, Shaggy, Julian Marley, Blue King Brown, Sly and Robbie , Steel Pulse, Sean Kingston , House of Shem

Saturday 30 January 2010
Brisbane Riverstage
Tickets $120 from Ticketmaster