An evening of Goan confluence with Rudy Roots

On October 17, Olive Bistro brings the seaside to Hyderabad, through a booming live set by Goa-based French DJ Rudy Roots who speaks of a post-pandemic fight to keep reggae music alive in India

The sun is dipping low into the horizon, casting a golden glow on you and your friends as you sip on a refreshing drink against the backdrop of floor-thrumming beachside reggae music that pushes you to do a little one-two step. When was the last time you enjoyed a sundowner? Worry not, for reggae DJ and producer Rudy Roots has your back this weekend.

As the founder of Goa Sunsplash and a supporter of India’s reggae movement, Rudy is coming to Hyderabad for Olive Bistro’s Sunday Sunsplash, thrilled after more than 18 months of a too-quiet music scene in Goa.

“The last year and a half have been pretty productive for me and my team; we’ve been fighting to keep reggae music and the party scene alive in Goa even though it has been difficult globally. We’ve done live-streams too which has not been easy because Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other sites block people for copyright, which we understand, but we still kept the reggae fight on.”