Asian Dub Foundation at Woodstock: “A History Of Now”, dub and Indian inspirations

British band Asian Dub Foundation will be guests at this year's Przystanek Woodstock in Kostrzyn nad Odrą. Combining drum’n’bass, reggae, jungle and dub with traditional Indian sounds, they will perform on the festival's main stage on 3 August. Their set will include material from their latest album, “A History Of Now”, released in 2011.

Asian Dub Foundation was formed in London in 1993 by musicians of Asian origin. From the outset they have created an explosive mixture of styles, conventions and genres. Their songs feature influences from classical Indian music, dub and drum’n’bass, reggae and ragga, hip-hop and rap. There is also plenty of soul, rock, electronica and techno.

The band's lyrics primarily address social and political issues involving racism, emigration, economic crisis, dependence on media and the internet, and religious conflict. Asian Dub Foundation's songs are characterised by exceptionally dynamic vocals, both sung and rapped.

The band have more than a dozen albums to their name, the latest, “A History Of Now”, released last year. They have long been known for their uncompromising stance, radical views and artistic aggression. Audiences at Przystanek Woodstock are sure to catch the activist energy radiating from Asian Dub Foundation.

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