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On Sunday the 21st of June 2009 Amsterdam Roots Festival presents a FREE festivalday Roots Open Air in the Oosterpark in Amsterdam. From 13.00 (1 pm) until 21.30 (9.30 pm) international and national artists will perform on six stages, there will be danceworkshops and presentations and a big world market with more than 100 stands.
This year the festival will give extra attention to the theme Mediteranea. The Mediteranea is a crossing of cultures and you can find this in the music from the area. Two of the headstages will bring the following groups: Natacha Atlas & The Mazeeka Ensemble, Souad Massi, Speed Caravan, Son de la Frontera en Roy Paci & Aretuska.
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what a shame I won't be
what a shame I won't be there!
Roy Paci and Aretuska are the Italian version of Manu Chao (so loved in the Casa), and they are great! They also played together, with Manu, during Genova G8 in 2003 (?).
Rooy Pacy mixes ska rhytms with Sicilian dialect, producing a unique sound which will force you to dance. The lyrics often speak about social injustice, Italian living conditions, migration, and love of course.
Highly recommended!