UK - Reggae legends Sly and Robbie will headline this year’s Global Fusion at the Pestalozzi International Village in Sedlescombe, UK. The seminal music duo – who have worked with such greats as Bob Dylan and Jimmy Cliff – will be playing at this now well established three-day World Music festival which runs from June 17 to 19.

They will be joined by comedian Gina Yashere, a graduate of Comic Relief’s Fame Academy who will also participate in debate on the storytelling stage.

As well as Sly and Robbie, festival goers can expect to see other big name acts, throughout the weekend, such as The Dhol Foundation, who were considered by many to have been a highlight of the WOMAD festival; and Celloman featuring Ballet Black. Other musical performances include Kamakura, Anna Mudeka, The Birmingham Community Gospel Choir with Nana Tsiboe, Maambena and Jugnu Bhangra (who will also be leading dance workshops from the main stage).

Other activities set to take place on the storytelling stage include tales from Sub Saharan Africa with Musi Katerere, Spud & Yam, Richard West, Pat Robson and Jane Bom-Bane with her mechanical hats.

There will also be family workshops throughout the weekend, including dance, drumming and capoeira in the workshops tent (which will also play host to live DJ’s on Saturday night), a global crafts fair, circus skills, stilt walkers and even a visit form Little Bo Peep. Not to mention two performances on the main stage from the Pestalozzi students themselves.

Weekend tickets are available at a special rate until June 10th: £30 without camping, £40 with camping. Tickets also available for individual festival sessions, see website for details and online booking.

For ticket information: 01424 870444 – Online booking at www.pestalozzi.org.uk.

[Photo: Sly and Robbie, courtesy of Friends of Reggae International].