About JRF
In honor of the festival’s 37th anniversary, JazzReggae Fest is celebrating three decades of good vibes, jammin’ music, and cultural enrichment with a one-day festival under the Los Angeles sun. From the festival’s humble beginnings in 1986, it has continued to grow and develop while forging connections between UCLA and the broader Los Angeles community. Jazz Reggae Fest is growing from its roots, presenting headliners from the genres of jazz and reggae as well as the styles of music that they inspire. Our professional acts will be accompanied by a curated selection of talented student bands.
Mission
In addition to the early festival elements of jazz, reggae, and a grassy venue, we aim to preserve sustainable initiatives, live art, and food and craft vendor features that have enriched the festival in recent years. By showcasing these underrepresented genres, JRF strives to create a cohesive and welcoming space for students and the greater LA community. In doing so, the festival opens our campus and connects various communities as they share their love for powerful, conscious, moving music. Each year, we aim to create a dynamic and welcoming space of self-expression, healing, and cultural exchange.
Vision
We simply hope to continue and carry on the legacy of the creators and CAC alum before us. As the Co-Directors of the 2025 festival, we are dedicated to re-establishing JRF as a vibrant and inclusive space for both Caribbean and LA communities. We are reviving our commitment to sustainability and the festival's long tradition of bringing together a diverse group of performers and attendees. With our theme of SANKOFA, we hope to learn from the hopes and goals of the past, reembody the message of revolution the Jazz and Reggae were both founded on, and celebrate how we have come so far yet remained aligned with our purpose.
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Love & Marley
