The team at Kaya are stoked to be able to announce that original pioneer of hip hop and electro funk, Afrika Bambaataa will be joining the line-up for this year’s event. This legend represents decades of talent and creativity; from being the leader of the New York street gang Black Spades to creating the global, ground-breaking Universal Zulu Nation in the 70s and spreading the hip hop culture as the Grandfather of hip hop. Bam has received several prominent awards for his impact on the music scene such as the Billboards Founders of Hip Hop Award in 2005, while being honoured for the VH1 Hip Hop Honours  and was nominated in 2007 for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. He has worked with everyone from Grandmaster Flash to James Brown and Kaya can’t wait to welcome him to the stunning Vaynol Estate in North Wales.

Kaya is a World music festival celebrating diversity, music and arts from around the globe. AFRICA BAMBAATAA will join the likes of legendary artist, Dub Legend and Pioneer, MAD PROFESSOR. He will be joining us along with SOWETO KINCH, CELOMAN, THABANI BAND, BATCH GUEYE BAND, DRYMBAGO, THE VENUS BUSHFIRES, DOMINGO CANDELARIO, BATALA BANGOR, OL BRASIL DOWNLOADS, JOE DRISCOLLJ, HOWARD MARKS, TROJAN SELECTOR DJS, LEGEND – THE BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE BAND, TALISMAN AND CAPTAIN ACCIDENT plus loads more still to be announced.

The event looks set to grow and grow and after great performances in 2012 from Reggae legend and Grammy award winner Lee scratch Perry, and Mobo and BRIT award winner Tinchy Stryder, we are really excited about 2013.

With the festival taking place on the 24th, 25th, 26 th May, Kayak will take advantage of the bank holiday weekend. This year’s festival promises to be one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the festival calendar.

With world food stalls, a cocktail and real ale bar along with lots of arts crafts and activities for children and adults, Kaya has something for everyone! This year we will have the Kayak Cabaret showcasing Comedy, Spoken word, Theatre of the absurd and also Kaya'z best kept secret, the Healing fields where you can experience Yoga, Tai Chi, Holistic workshops all set amidst the tranquil surroundings of the Vaynol estate.

Weekend camping tickets start from £60 and £55 concession which includes FREE PARKING & FREE CAMPING Children 0-13 go FREE

Kaya offers fantastic value for money for families and festival goers alike! Get hold of your tickets today and don’t miss out!

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