Bushman

Bushman brings the spiritual pulse of Jamaican roots reggae to Band on the Wall in Manchester on 16 July 2026. Known for a rich, resonant baritone, he shapes a space where nyahbinghi drums, dub textures and sharp social lyrics meet. His breakthrough single Call the Hearse opened the road to his debut Nyah Man Chant (1997), a key release for its roots-focused songwriting; since then he has kept a steady path, staying close to culture rather than fleeting trends.

On stage, Bushman leans into message and groove. Expect earthy basslines, horns-led melodies and choruses built for collective singalongs, balanced with meditative chants and stripped-back moments that let the voice carry. Classics from Nyah Man Chant sit next to later cuts and new material, tracing a line from foundation reggae to today without losing the core. The set moves between social commentary and spiritual hymns, anchored by timing, clarity and that unmistakable baritone.