It’s another beautiful day in Los Angeles and students have the day off from school. It’s also Reggae Day of the 25th annual JazzReggae Festival, featuring headliner Steel Pulse. If you weren’t able to grab a ticket, or are spending today studying for classes, keep tabs on the music as A&E Editor Maryia Krivoruchko gives you all the updates you need to feel like you’re at the festival.
Updated at 6:33 p.m.
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Updated at 6:32 p.m.
As Steel Pulse finishes up the rest of the set, and the second day of Jazz Reggae Festival comes to a close, the fields are packed, still.
Updated at 6:19 p.m.
The energy isn’t waning after a full day in the sun – the strength of Steel Pulse’s percussion carries the spirit of Jazz Reggae through.
Updated at 6:13 p.m.
Each member of the band of Brits is keeping up high energy despite laid back music. The crowd sings along.
Updated at 6:06 p.m.
The strum of the lead singer’s electric guitar has a distinct, almost shocking sound.
Updated at 6:00 p.m.
A reggae version of “The Star Spangled Banner” starts off the next song by Steel Pulse.
Updated at 5:53 p.m.
After a long pre-headliner period, the British reggae band Steel Pulse hits the stage, with a packed field in front of it.
Updated at 4:32 p.m.
Gyptian is smooth, has the whole crowd going and also has a seemingly large number of women in love with him, even with pit stains on his shirt.
Updated at 4:28 p.m.
And the whole crowd is finally on its feet.
Updated at 4:26 p.m.
Gyptian is on the stage, announced as “ladies, your boyfriend is here.”
Updated at 3:45 p.m.
Tanya Stephens is sending positive energy to the world.
Updated at 3:25 p.m.
Tanya Stephens is livening up the crowd with talk of male genitalia and happy, solid vocals.
Updated at 3:18 p.m.
Detour Posse is on the stage and is being called one of the best reggae bands in the world. Let’s see as it performs with Tanya Stephens.
Updated at 3:12 p.m.
The UCLA West African Music and Dance Ensemble is performing.
Updated at 3:05 p.m.
Wailing Souls leaves the stage. The audience doesn’t appear as enthused as during the last acts. Maybe it’s the sun.
Updated at 2:25 p.m.
The Wailing Souls begins its set … not wailing but pretty soulful.
Updated at 2:12 p.m.
Sean Paul songs playing between band sets … ironic as he cancelled headlining today.
Updated at 1:43 p.m.
After the hardcore opening J Boog goes into an upbeat performance with a more reggae sound and soulful singing.
Updated at 1:41 p.m.
Hawaiian band J Boog opens with a metal song.
Updated at 1:23 p.m.
The audience is yelling “yo soy raka” as the band finishes its set.
Updated at 12:51 p.m.
A mix of Spanish rap, reggae backbeats and good energy finally has the crowd dancing.
Updated at 12:48 p.m.
Los Rakas is hitting the stage.
Updated at 12:46 p.m.
Giant audience shout-out about which countries everyone is from. Not a lot of people participating…
Updated at 12:26 p.m.
The country twang is gone in “Turtle Racing” by The Expanders.
Updated at 12:08 p.m.
The Expanders continues its set of smooth sounds with an almost country twang as the crowd begins to roll in to Reggae Day.