Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Returns for 2024: Celebrating Reggae and World Music – The Grateful Web

The long-running Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF) will be held from June 21-23 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California. This reggae and world music festival features live music on two stages, a late-night dancehall, a variety of food and drink booths, and an international marketplace. Onsite camping is available, providing convenient access to the festival grounds and a quick walk to downtown Boonville.

SNWMF is family-friendly and includes a “KidZone” filled with creative and interactive programming. Kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

The Mendocino County Fairgrounds is an oak-and-redwood-filled venue situated in Anderson Valley, an idyllic enclave located less than three hours north of San Francisco.

Three-day tickets and camping passes are available now. Limited single-day tickets will be released closer to the event. Payment plans are available for tickets and camping.

For more information and tickets, visit www.snwmf.com.

2024 Lineup

Top Names in Reggae and World Music: Beres Hammond, Koffee, Busy Signal, Steel Pulse, Barrington Levy, David Rodigan, Third World, Stonebwoy, Leroy Sibbles, Half Pint, The Tennors, Eric Monty Morris, Natu Camara, Channel One Soundsystem, Rassarella, Warrior Sound International, Reemah, Blvk H3ro, Link & Chain, Terry Linen, and the Reggae Rajahs, with more artists still to be announced!

Confirmed Artist Lineup

BERES HAMMOND
Known as “Jamaica’s National Treasure,” Beres Hammond returns to SNWMF to spread his message of love and positivity. His illustrious career includes hit songs like “Putting Up Resistance,” “Rock Away,” and “What One Dance Can Do.” He has earned a dedicated global fan base through his soul-stirring performances and timeless music.

KOFFEE
Grammy-winning sensation Koffee will make her SNWMF debut, bringing her infectious energy and uplifting vibes to the stage with her mission to spread positivity through music.

BUSY SIGNAL
One of the world’s hottest dancehall artists, Jamaican powerhouse Busy Signal will ignite the SNWMF stage for the first time, promising an electrifying performance. Busy Signal’s prolific discography has garnered hundreds of millions of plays.

BARRINGTON LEVY
The first original singer of the dancehall era, Barrington Levy has released over 30 albums and is known for hits like “Shine Eye Gal” and “Under Mi Sensi.”

STEEL PULSE
Formed in 1975 in Birmingham, England, Steel Pulse is one of the world’s most influential and enduring reggae bands. Their socially conscious lyrics, captivating melodies, and powerful stage presence have left an indelible mark on the reggae world.

DAVID RODIGAN
UK reggae icon David Rodigan, affectionately known as “Ram Jam,” will showcase his legendary DJ skills and passion for Jamaican music.

THIRD WORLD
Known for “96 Degrees in the Shade,” Third World fuses reggae, pop, and R&B, showcasing Jamaican music’s ability to evolve and transcend borders.

STONEBWOY
Ghana’s Stonebwoy is a fresh African voice in Afrobeat and reggae, having collaborated with Capleton, Sean Paul, Sizzla, Angelique Kidjo, and Tiwa Savage.

CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM
Founded in the 1970s, Channel One rose to prominence in London’s vibrant reggae scene and maintains a legendary residency at the Notting Hill Carnival.

LEROY SIBBLES
A legend of rocksteady, Leroy Sibbles will have the crowd skankin’ with songs from his Heptones era and solo works.

HALF PINT
Half Pint’s diminutive stature belies his vocal capabilities and huge stage presence. His songs have become international hits and influenced artists like Sublime.

NATU CAMARA
One of Guinea’s brightest stars, Natu Camara is an activist and musician committed to empowering West African girls and women.

RASSARELLA
Sound selector Rassarella is a regular on the Jam Rock Cruise and operates Zion Train Intl. Sound.

WARRIOR SOUND INTERNATIONAL
Germany’s Mattia Rubenstrunk, aka Warrior Sound International, is a reigning sound clash champion.

THE TENNORS
Founded in the 1960s, The Tennors made their mark in Jamaican rocksteady with hits like “Pressure & Slide.”

ERIC MONTY MORRIS
Ska legend Eric “Monty” Morris has shaped Jamaican music since the 1950s, gaining recognition for his smooth tenor voice.

REEMAH
From St. Croix, Reemah’s vibrant stage presence and uplifting message make her a must-see performer.

BLVK H3RO
Blvk H3ro leads a resurgence of positive reggae music. After wowing audiences at last year’s SNWMF, he returns by popular demand.

REGGAE RAJAHS
The Reggae Rajahs are India’s first Jamaican-style sound system crew, hailing from New Delhi.

TERRY LINEN
Known for his distinctive voice, Terry Linen has won over reggae fans worldwide with his poetic songwriting.

About SNWMF
Since 1994, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival has brought music lovers from around the world together in a family-friendly setting for three magical days of reggae and world music. Founder Warren Smith envisioned a unique mix of roots reggae and global music trends, bringing memorable performances over 25 years. Since his passing, his wife Gretchen has carried on his vision.
Reggae icons like Jimmy Cliff, Bunny Wailer, Toots & The Maytals, and Damian Marley have headlined SNWMF, along with newer artists like Protoje, Kabaka Pyramid, and Chronixx. Top DJs like Jah Shaka and Stone Love have also been featured.