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Island Vibe 2011 Second Line-up Announcement

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By Jess White
27 August 2011

Island Vibe 2011 Second Line-up Announcement

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Island Vibe (2011)

Island Vibe number 6 is less than three short months away! This year’s program showcases another staggering line up of amazing world and roots music. Joining Chali 2na and Blue King Brown on the bill will be New Zealand’s soul phenomenon Electric Wire Hustle and the exhilarating Afro Mandinko.

Electric Wire Hustle (NZ) Island Vibe prides itself on not only presenting the South Pacific’s most established roots acts, but also the freshest –introducing New Zealand’s Electric Wire Hustle. Peddling their own twist on modern hip hop, psychedelic and soul, EWH reach forward while referencing key points of music's past. On a lot of peoples lips atm, they are not to be missed live.

Afro Mandinko Delivering an irrepressible rhythmical energy and a breathtakingly dynamic stage show, Afro Mandinko has steadily built a reputation as one of Australia’s premiere African dance bands. Island Vibe Is stoked to be welcoming them to the fold this year.

+ Darky Roots, Kingfisha, Zennith, Schoolfight, Cheap Fakes, Captain Dreamboat, The Lyrical, Clara D and the Salt Lickin' Hicks, Pipi Lips, Yulu Baribah, Kindling, John Malcolm, The Mouldy Lovers, The Link, The Well Allrights, Tuff Tumas, Billy Dread, Lubdub, Erther, Andy Dub

Join the already announced: Chali 2na, Blue King Brown, Opiuo, Dubmarine, Grace Barbe (Seychelles), Bobby Alu, Impossible Odds, Bertha Control Reunion!, Selecta Ras George, DJ Katch (Resin Dogs), DJ Dakini

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