Etana rocks Amsterdam

Published: Wednesday | July 8, 2009



Etana

Jamaican reggae artiste Etana rocked the European city of Amsterdam with a solid performance on Sunday.

Etana paraded a regal-looking outfit as she crooned her hit singles at the Two Seven Splash reggae concert, which also featured fellow reggae acts Bunny Wailer, Buju Banton, Irie Love and Terry Lynn.

Etana treated the packed venue of screaming reggae lovers to songs from her debut studio album, The Strong One, as well as some of her more recent studio work. As she belted out tunes such as Jah Chariot, Money, Roots, Warrior Love and I Am Not Afraid, her set was interspersed with unplanned a cappella renditions of Free and Live and Love Life. With her catalogue of powerful reggae music, the soulful songstress had the crowd singing along to every song.

"Amsterdam was very good to me. I love the vibe here, and they really love my music and reggae music on a whole. The reggae culture is so alive and vibrant in the country, it's like I never left home," she said.

Etana travelled to Amsterdam after performing with reggae 'messenger' Luciano in St Kitts. She performed for 10,000 people at that country's Labour Party Super Rally, and then again at an inspirational youth workshop, aimed at encouraging St Kitt's youth at using their talent positively.

A little homesick

"St Kitts was wonderful. I love performing in the Caribbean, our people are the best!" commented the singer, before mentioning that she misses home.

"Right now I'm homesick, but I'm having fun on the road, and I'm meeting some really great people and connecting with as many fans and music lovers as I possibly can," she said.

Etana will next head to the West Coast of the United States and then Canada. The tour ends on July 18 in California.