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Gallery: Scene at the 33rd annual JazzReggae Festival

By Niveda Tennety, Ashley Kenney, Alice Naland

May 28, 2019 4:56 p.m.

Festivalgoers brought their own blankets to sit on the grass at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center and watch performances.

(Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)

Los Angeles-based artist Duckwrth performs his verse on singer Rayana Jay’s song ''Love Me Like.'' The rapper surprised festivalgoers by jumping on stage to help close out Jay’s set.

(Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)

Jay sang a variety of upbeat and slow songs, asking for audience participation throughout.

(Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)

Duckwrth (left) and Jay (right) pose for pictures after their performances.

(Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)

Kelsee Thomas, a 2017 fine arts alumna, was one of many artists painting murals at the festival.

(Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)

Etana, a Grammy-nominated reggae artist, performs alongside her band and backup singers.

(Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)

Kevo Gitz, who has toured with Etana, plays a guitar solo.

(Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)

Tobi Lou, a Chicago-based rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer, looks at the crowd during his set.

(Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)

An audience member and her friends react as Lou interacts with her in front of the crowd.

(Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)

The crowd dances during the performance.

(Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)

Lou meets with a fan after his set.

(Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)

Freddie McGregor, a Grammy-nominated reggae musician from Jamaica, began his music career at the age of 7.

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The Big Ship Band’s drummer looks at the crowd.

(Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)

McGregor and The Big Ship Band perform their final song.

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Ashley Kenney | Photo editor
Kenney was the 2021-2022 Photo editor for the Daily Bruin. She previously served as an assistant Photo editor on the arts and entertainment beat and is an Arts contributor. Kenney studied human biology and society with a minor in food studies.
Kenney was the 2021-2022 Photo editor for the Daily Bruin. She previously served as an assistant Photo editor on the arts and entertainment beat and is an Arts contributor. Kenney studied human biology and society with a minor in food studies.
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