It seems Poland would be the last place to be
associated with Reggae and Dancehall music. How
would you describe the Polish Dancehall scene?
I wouldn’t agree that Poland is the last place to associate with Reggae and Dancehall. Nowadays we throw many great Reggae festivals known around the world. There are more and
more dancers who go to Jamaica to promote our country and prove that Polish people can
dance and be successful in it! On the other hand, Jamaican dancers come to Poland and do
regular workshops. There are many documentaries and articles about the Polish Reggae/
Dancehall scene. In my opinion, we are well placed in the world. I can’t help but mention
that Polish sound systems like Dancehall Masak-Rah, Splendid Sound, Sensithief, travel the
world to play at the events and win sound system clashes!
You seem to be a frequent visitor to Jamaica. Where
do you go out while you are there? What is it that
you like most about Jamaican culture?
This year was my sixth time to Jamaica. Even though I have been there so many times, I discover new places and learn more every time. Every day there are parties in Jamaica, more
so, there are few on the same night so it would be hard for me to mention them all. I try to
be there during the summer when the Dancehall Queen World championship is held, which
I take part in. I recommend this event to anyone who is visiting Jamaica between July and
August – wonderful performances, the best Dancehall dancers in the world and such incredible energy! Of course a trip to the mountains to visit the wild part of Jamaica is a must – I’m
a bit of a ‘bushman’ and nature pulls me in.
I like so many things about the Jamaican culture but if I had to pick three it would be: the
music and dance, the positive life attitude and incredible vibes created by the people and
the places and events.