Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2010

Courtesy of DBS/Metal Machine Muzik

The “King of the Zulus,” UK dub veteran Jah Shaka makes an annual pilgrimage to preach to the faithful in Japan. One of the earliest immigrant Jamaican sound system operators in England, Shaka emerged out of the black power movement and (unlike others) has remained true to his Rastafarian roots, declaiming from behind his decks like a minister from the pulpit. Reggae chanteuse Likkle Mai, trumpet stylist Kazufumi Kodama and a posse of domestic DJs set the stage in Daikanyama.

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Jah Shaka Japan Tour 2010. Live: Jah Shaka, Kazufumi Kodama, etc. Oct 30, from 11:30pm, ¥4,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com