Island Wave is making waves at SXSW 2025, bringing a stunning array of Afro-Caribbean talent to the festival’s mainstage. In collaboration with Reggae Recipe LIVE!, a live music series curated by Ras Kwame, the event will showcase an exciting and eclectic mix of artists from across the Afro-Caribbean diaspora.
As the first official Caribbean stage at SXSW, Island Wave continues to be a trailblazer, providing a platform for emerging talent from underrepresented genres. Now in its fourth year, Island Wave’s presence at SXSW has been pivotal in supporting Afro-Caribbean artists by offering funding, resources, and opportunities that create a pathway to international recognition.
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“We are thrilled to be joining forces with Reggae Recipe LIVE! at SXSW this year,” said Island Wave’s founder. “Island Wave has always been about providing space for authentic voices to flourish, and this collaboration is an important step in our mission to amplify the incredible talent coming from the Caribbean and the African diaspora.”
Reggae Recipe LIVE!, an extension of Ras Kwame’s popular Capital Xtra radio show, is a dynamic showcase celebrating the best in Afro-Caribbean talent. With Ras Kwame at the helm, the stage will feature rising stars from Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, Grenada, Nigeria, Ghana, and more. Known for its positive, high-energy performances, the showcase promises to offer a truly global experience, with music that uplifts and inspires.
Island Wave and Reggae Recipe LIVE! are also announcing the launch of the first-ever SXSW London stage, marking another significant milestone in their shared commitment to showcasing Afro-Caribbean artistry. This expansion will provide an even larger platform for talent to be recognized, connecting audiences and industry leaders from around the world.
The featured artists at this year’s SXSW stage include:
- Haile (Grenada/Guyana)
- Big Zeeks (Jamaica/UK)
- Island Wave Band X The Waivers (Trinidad & Tobago)
- Kalpee (Trinidad)
- Like Browne (Guyana)
- Mista B (Belize)
- Nesta (Jamaica)
- Ras Kwame (Ghana/UK)
- Shaggy Fowl (Jamaica)
- XAV (Tobago)
This partnership between Island Wave and Reggae Recipe LIVE! at SXSW is a celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture, music, and talent. With an incredible roster of artists, industry professionals, and passionate fans coming together, the showcase promises to be one of the most memorable events of the 2025 SXSW Festival.
For Island Wave, this collaboration is more than just a performance—it’s a moment to share the rich, diverse sounds of the islands with the world, and to give Afro-Caribbean creatives the global stage they deserve. With this exciting partnership and future expansion plans, Island Wave continues to pave the way for Afro-Caribbean artists to make their mark on the international music scene.
