REGGAE Bloodlines, the first of four free concerts, is slated for the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew this evening, in commemoration of Reggae Month.

According to the organisers, the focus will be on lineage and family connections within Jamaica’s rich musical tradition.

“Reggae music is now more then 52 years old and one of the unique features of this genre is the passion. It is so strong that once it catches a fire in a family it passes on to succeeding generations and creates concurrent careers,” Charles Campbell, director of Reggae Month, told Jamaica Observer.

This evening’s show will feature veteran singer Freddie McGregor, alongside Judy Mowatt and their daughter, Yashemabeth.`

Reggae royalty Marcia Griffiths will be joined on stage by her son Johance, who is the son of late radio disc jockey, Errol ‘ET’ Thompson.

The popular Zinc Fence Redemption Band, which backs reggae singer Chronixx, will be on hand with their fathers. The band features the sons of trombonist Ronald ‘Nambo’ Robinson, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, master drummer Desi Jones, and late gospel artiste, Barbara Jones.

Pioneer Rastafarian drummer Ras Michael is scheduled to appear in tandem with his granddaughter, Kamsha Morris, while veteran bass player and band leader Lloyd Parks will perform alongside his son, Leftside.

The series continues next Wednesday with backing bands.