Misty in Roots — Mekudeshet Festival, 2016

Full live concert by Misty in Roots captured at the Mekudeshet festival in Jerusalem in 2016. Formed in London in the late 1970s, Misty in Roots is an emblematic British roots reggae band, a pillar of the UK scene and a symbol of the cultural and political engagement of reggae in Britain. This capture documents their entire set before the Israeli audience, across a run of songs: deep bass, horns, militant vocal harmonies and roots pulse unfurl the warm, spiritual sound that made the band’s reputation. Carried by decades of stage experience, the performance illustrates the longevity of a group that influenced many artists and took part in the rise of reggae in Europe. In the singular setting of a Jerusalem festival devoted to the dialogue of cultures, this full concert takes on a particular resonance. Filed under reggae, it will appeal to fans of authentic roots and the history of UK reggae. Savour it in full for the depth of the sound and the intensity of the live performance.