Arkansas Reggae Festival 2026
Line Up
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ARTISTS
TURBULENCE
(JAMAICA)
CULTURE FT KENYATTA HILL (JAMAICA)
YARD SQUAD
(ST. LOUIS)
Born in the "Hungry Town" (Waterhouse) neighborhood of Kingston, Jamaica. His 2004 breakout hit "NOTORIOUS" and topped charts worldwide! Blending Roots Reggae & Dancehall with modern R&B vibes.
Kenyatta Hill, son of reggae icon the late Joseph Hill, was born into music royalty as a member of the world-famous group Culture. Culture ft. Kenyatta Hill carries the torch of conscious Roots Reggae to the world!
Yard Squad is an established reggae band from St. Louis, Missouri, with a history going back more than 30 years. They are especially known for roots reggae, lovers rock, and dancehall, and for serving as a backing band for major reggae artists.
SAH MA'AT
(MEMPHIS)
Sah Maat, sometimes billed as Empress Sah Maat, is a Memphis-based entertainer, reggae performer, cultural artist, dancer, educator, and holistic-wellness advocate. She has been involved in traditional West African dance for more than two decades and has worked on a variety of artistic and cultural projects.
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DEE DEE JONES
(LITTLE ROCK)
Dee Dee Jones is a Little Rock-area singer, songwriter, actress, host, and entertainer. She has performed and traveled internationally and has shared the stage with national artists including Tank, Tweet, and RL from the R&B group Next.
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BUTTERFLY
(NEW ORLEANS)
Katrice Newbill, known professionally as Butterfly is a veteran vocalist and entertainer who founded The Irie Dawtas, described as New Orleans’ original all-female reggae band. Her repertoire includes R&B, gospel, jazz, Motown, old-school music, soft rock, and reggae with her backing band Irie Soul.
Exodus Reggae Band
The Exodus Reggae Band, regarded throughout the South as "the" premiere Reggae band, was conceived 30 years ago by Nathaniel "Box" Kent. Kent realized a need for culturally influenced music in Memphis and his idea proved true as the Exodus Reggae Band broke the barrier of traditional blues music on Beale Street.​​
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