Ragga Brasil Festival brings together major names from the national scene and reaffirms Brasília as a reference for sound system culture

Ragga Brasil Festival brings together major names from the national scene and reaffirms Brasília as a reference for sound system culture
The Guará Arena Theater hosts, on August 16, the 2nd edition of the Ragga Brasil Festival, recognized as the first ragga festival in the country. Idealized by Coletivo Batidão Sonoro, the event brings together music, dance, urban sports, skate, graffiti and training activities in a great celebration of reggae, ragga, dancehall and hip hop cultures.
With free admission, the festival strengthens the independent scene, promotes exchange between artists from different regions of Brazil and consolidates the Federal District as one of the main national references for sound system culture.
The programming begins at 2 PM, with free workshops focused on artistic training and the dissemination of urban culture. The public will be able to participate in the DJ Workshop, with DJ Chokolaty; the Music Production Workshop, led by Ramiro Galas; and the Ragga Dancehall Workshop, conducted by master NG Coquinho, directly from São Paulo.
From 4 PM, the stage will host artists representing different generations and territories of the ragga, reggae and hip hop scenes. Among the confirmed attractions are Jéssica Caitano (PB), Mis Ivy (SP), Winnit (SP), Negra Eve (DF), KINGZULU (DF), KBC (Curitiba/DF), Aborígine (DF), Ray Psiu and Ras Kakaroto (DF).
One of the most anticipated moments of this edition will be the launch of the mixtape "RUDE GYALS CONVIDA", produced by Lirys Catharina.