08 October 2015 (Thursday) - 01:31

Zafayah

Zafayah is a versatile artist covering genres such as Reggae, Dancehall and Soul.  His topics range from oppression, poverty and social injustice to smooth and soulful lyrics that soothe the mind.

Zafayah is a versatile artist covering genres such as Reggae, Dancehall and Soul. His topics range from oppression, poverty and social injustice to smooth and soulful lyrics that soothe the mind.

Zafayah is one of the reggae pioneers in his country. Apart from his homeland, he has performed in the UK, Switzerland, Czech republik, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Macedonia, Nepal and India. He has shared the stage with the likes of Capleton, Kymani Marley, Israel Vibration, Protoje, Jahcoustix, Busy Signa, Mad Professor, Solo Banton, YTl and many more international artists.

Zafayah has collaborated with artists like Jahcoustix (Germany), Dub Caravan (UK), Mellow Mood (Italy), Toussaint (USA), Ras Zacharri (Jamaican), Mystic Vision (USA), Illbilly Hitec (Germany), Webcam Hi-Fi (France), Mysticman(Sweden) , Danjah (Sweden), Fireson Bantu (Kenya) ).

He has participated in several EP-s and albums (with his first band Root Souljah; Mind Trips and more) as well as international compilations (the song “Message To Di Youth” produced by Webcam Hi-Fi was included in the Reggae Vibes magazine December issue, sold in 30 000 copies).

Zafayah's EP "Out Loud" alongside Dub Caravan (London, UK) reached #1 on Junodownload's best sellers chart for roots reggae which was something very significant for Bulgarian reggae music. 

In 2011 in collaboration with the British Council he invited the Jamaican reggae artist Ras Zacharri for a workshop about the linguistic means and specifics that are used in reggae music and reflect the ideology of multicultural understanding and equality. Ras Zacharri became part of the first Bulgarian riddim compilation (produced by Zafayah) called "Bun Vampayah" with artists from all over the world (Jamaica, US, Africa, Europe).

In 2014 he collaborated with Jahcoustix (Germany) on the video single “The Great Forgetting”. The project was supported by the Goethe Institute in Sofia and together they did a workshop focused on working with people who want to learn about the most important techniques of creating a reggae song.

Zafayah has just finished his first solo album produced by himself and WahTony (Music Clinic Records) which includes collaborations with Jahcoustix, Dub Caravan, Mellow Mood & Jahmmi Youth. The album will be released in October.

 

 

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