Dezarie — Reggae on the River, California, 2017

A full live concert filmed on 6 August 2017 at the Reggae on the River festival in Humboldt County, California, marking singer Dezarie’s return to Northern California after a seven-year absence. Backed by Ron Benjamin and Band, the US Virgin Islands singer — a figure of roots reggae and the “reggae revival” movement — delivers a thirteen-song set, from “Liveth and Reign” to “When Devils Came”, by way of “Lion Is Lion”, “Mortal Combat” and a long medley gathering several of her songs. A powerful voice and a spiritual message define this live performance, rooted in a demanding, militant roots tradition. This live recording documents a moment of shared emotion with the festival crowd. For fans of roots reggae and Caribbean music, this filmed live performance offers nearly eighty minutes of show. A live performance to savour in its entirety, far from any studio version, spotlighting a respected artist of the reggae scene.