New York Ska Jazz Ensemble

New York SkaJazz Ensemble is a compact block of musicians with thousands of concerts behind them and a highly sought after band thanks to their electrifying live performances. NYSJE was born as a fusion of classic instrumental ska and modern jazz to create their superband. From that initial idea until today more than twenty years have passed, time in which they have become a benchmark of ska music, performing everywhere and in the most important events of the genre. Although only Freddie Rocksteady Reiter remains of the original members, their musical proposal remains the same: to perform jazz standards with Jamaican influences, cover various songs and present their own compositions. With more than 15 albums released and an incredible live performance, they are a safe bet not only for reggae and ska fans, but for all black music lovers in general.

Guest Artist: Drop Collective

Drop Collective, a group of 10 musicians from Barcelona, fuses jazz and Jamaican rhythms since 2016. Their music, marked by a unique wind section and emotive lyrics, has been acclaimed on stages such as the Rototom Sunsplash and the Barcelona International Jazz Festival. With influences from artists such as Toots & the Maytals and The Skatalites, their debut album ""Stormin'"" (2018) was well received. They are currently working on their third album, which promises to include original compositions and jazz standards, as well as featuring some lyrics in Catalan, marking a new stage in their artistic evolution.