Cultural Roots
Bedford. Founded 10 Sept 1979 by Mr Kulcha Beats and Errol Spider; the first reggae sound to play the O2. Its own museum opened at The Higgins Bedford.
- Status
- Still playing
- Town
- Bedford · map
- Music
- Reggae and dub
Crew
Mr Kulcha Beats · Errol Spider
Official pages and contacts
Photos
Photos of Cultural Roots are held at these collections and features. They belong to their photographers, so we link to them rather than copy them.
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- Admiral KenHackneyLegacy
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- Alpha & OmegaLondonStill playing
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