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UB40

Wed, 08. Nov 2023, 9.45 PM | Reggae Rules
Event Halle Messe Basel

In the history of pop, reggae has created a kingdom of its own that knows no borders. UB40 and Gentleman act as agents of this groovy realm.

Their name is taken from unemployment benefit form with which many British kids were familiar during the 1980s. As a band from the tough streets of Birmingham, they were able to climb to the top of the music world thanks to reggae, with its relaxed rhythms and a rebellious core. Gentleman, from Cologne, travelled to Jamaica as an 18-year-old and has since dedicated himself heart and soul to reggae. Today he is a down-to-earth star with a musical grounding that is, and remains, roots reggae in the style of the early Wailers.

Christian Platz

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UB40

Red Red Wine/Kingston Town/I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
Wed, 08. Nov 2023, 9.45 PM | Reggae Rules
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Gentleman

Leave Us Alone/Dem Gone/Superior
Wed, 08. Nov 2023, 8 PM | Reggae Rules
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  1. UB40 - Red Red Wine

    0:00
  2. UB40 - Kingston Town

    6:43
  3. UB40 - I Can't Help Falling In Love With You

    10:24
  4. Gentleman - Leave Us Alone

    0:00
  5. Gentleman - Dem Gone

    4:56
  6. Gentleman - Superior

    7:07
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UB40

Red Red Wine/Kingston Town/I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
Wed, 08. Nov 2023, 9.45 PM | Reggae Rules
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Gentleman

Leave Us Alone/Dem Gone/Superior
Wed, 08. Nov 2023, 8 PM | Reggae Rules
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  1. UB40 - Red Red Wine

    0:00
  2. UB40 - Kingston Town

    6:43
  3. UB40 - I Can't Help Falling In Love With You

    10:24
  4. Gentleman - Leave Us Alone

    0:00
  5. Gentleman - Dem Gone

    4:56
  6. Gentleman - Superior

    7:07

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On the same evening

Gentleman
Line Up
ArtistInstrument
Robin CampbellVocals, Guitar
Jimmy BrownDrums
Ben TorrensVocals, Bass, Keyboard
Norman HassanVocals, Percussion
Matt DoyleVocals, Guitar
Laurence ParryTrumpet, Trombone
Martin MeredithKeyboards, Saxophone
Ian ThompsonSaxophone
Jahred GordonKeyboards
Gilly GordonVocals
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
Festsaal Messe Basel

Their music channels sunshine right into the heart and soul. They may have emerged out of different decades, but both groups set the beat for the parties of an entire generation. Both groups started out far away from the tropical realms their music conveys so well. UB40 launched their high-precision reggae-pop from the cool climate of Birmingham in England. The boys from Orishas did the same from their exile in Paris. In 2009, they joined to let the Caribbean sun shine onto Basel. A reggae sound that makes you sway, but that is arranged with the highest precision – and distinctive Cuban pop, which even managed to excite good old Fidel: The «Massimo Leader» recently granted the Orishas a private audience. He wanted to know who made the music his servants were constantly listening to on the radio.

Zeno van Essel

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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Here I Am
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Cherry Oh Baby
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Higher Ground
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Red Red Wine
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Can't Help Falling In Love With you
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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Orishas

Naci Orishas
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 8 PM | Dance to the Music
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Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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Orishas

A Lo Cubano
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 8 PM | Dance to the Music
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Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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Orishas

El Kilo
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 8 PM | Dance to the Music
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Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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Orishas

Guajira
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 8 PM | Dance to the Music
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  1. UB40 - Here I Am

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  2. UB40 - Cherry Oh Baby

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  3. UB40 - Higher Ground

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  4. UB40 - Red Red Wine

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  5. UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love With you

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  6. Orishas - Naci Orishas

    Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  7. Orishas - A Lo Cubano

    Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  8. Orishas - El Kilo

    Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  9. Orishas - Guajira

    Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Here I Am
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Cherry Oh Baby
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Higher Ground
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Red Red Wine
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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UB40

Can't Help Falling In Love With you
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 9.45 PM | Dance to the Music
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Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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Orishas

Naci Orishas
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 8 PM | Dance to the Music
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Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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Orishas

A Lo Cubano
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 8 PM | Dance to the Music
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Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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Orishas

El Kilo
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 8 PM | Dance to the Music
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Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
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Orishas

Guajira
Fri, 30. Oct 2009, 8 PM | Dance to the Music
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  1. UB40 - Here I Am

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  2. UB40 - Cherry Oh Baby

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  3. UB40 - Higher Ground

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  4. UB40 - Red Red Wine

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  5. UB40 - Can't Help Falling In Love With you

    UB40 at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  6. Orishas - Naci Orishas

    Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  7. Orishas - A Lo Cubano

    Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  8. Orishas - El Kilo

    Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009
  9. Orishas - Guajira

    Orishas at BALOISE SESSION 2009

On the same evening

Orishas
Line Up
ArtistInstrument
James BrownDrums
Maxi PriestVocals
Robin CampbellVocals, Guitar
Earl FalconerVocals, Bass
Norman HassanVocals, Percussion
Brian TraversSaxophone
Michael VirtueKeyboard
AstroVocals, Add Percussion
Laurence ParryTrumpet, Trombone
Martin MeredithSaxophone
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