Zion Train are digital dub pioneers and have been undisputed leaders in the genre for 25 years. They were the very first artists to carry the torch of electronic reggae to Poland.
Zion Train was founded by Perch (live dub mixing/production) in 1990 in London. The live line-up has always been very flexible, varying from Perch and a vocalist for sound-system gigs, to the full lineup for larger events. From 2006 Molara concentrated on her solo projects and Zion Train live features a variety of renowned vocalists, most often Dubdadda of former Nucleus Roots band.
Their early releases „A Passage to Indica”, „Natural Wonders of the World in Dub” and „Siren” led to the release of culty „Homegrown Fantasy” in 1995. Perch can be also seen in Abassi All Stars and is very active as a musician, DJ, producer and remixer.
He believes in independent spirit in music business, fully controls his output and highlights positive message in his music.
First Zion Train shows in Poland took place in 1996 and since then they performed here dozens of times, including the largest dub show ever for 300.000 at Przystanek Woodstock Festival in 2004.
Their album „Live As One” (2007) is a winner for Best Dub Album by Jamaican Reggae Academy. The latest album „State of Mind” (2011) features Brinsley Forde of legendary Aswad.
For their special 25th anniversary show you will see them with extended 3-piece British – Italian horn section alongside Dubdadda (UK), Jamaican dub poetress Jazzmin Tutum („Share the Flame” album produced by Perch) and energetic Jamaican Fitta Warri already known from earlier releases and shows with the band.
Get ready brothers and sisters!
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Zion Train live Ostroda Reggae Festival 2010
Zion Train live Przystanek Woodstock 2004
Zion Train live Paris 2011
Zion Train "State of Mind" w Czwórce 2011 (wywiad, utwory z ostatniej płyty)
Zion Train 'Rainbow Children' Volksfest 2011
Zion Train – Terror Talk (clip)
Zion Train reportaż 4funTV 2005
Abassi All Stars feat. Fitta Warri - Gideon Youth
Jazzmin Tutum - Little School Girl
Zion Train - Get Ready (clip)
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