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Fest XV

Lee ’Scratch' Perry at 90

Lee ’Scratch' Perry at 90
Filmhaus Köln

Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise (2015) is a visionary documentary by director Volker Schaner, who followed the legendary Jamaican musician and producer for 15 years. Blending intimate footage, psychedelic animation and extraordinary music, the film explores Perry’s mystical universe, creative genius and spiritual philosophy. From Jamaica to London and the Swiss Alps, it reveals the man behind the myth, whose groundbreaking experiments with reggae and dub transformed modern music.

David Katz is an acclaimed music journalist, author, DJ and reggae historian. Born in San Francisco and based in London, he has documented Jamaican music and culture since 1984. His influential books include People Funny Boy: The Genius of Lee “Scratch” Perry, Solid Foundation: An Oral History of Reggae and Dub Revolution. A contributor to The Guardian, Mojo and The Wire, Katz has also produced music documentaries, curated reggae reissues and championed Jamaican music worldwide. Cologne-based author and DJ Olaf Karnik will be in conversation with David Katz about his latest book.

Please note, this is a separately ticketed event. Tickets are available via the Filmhaus Köln website

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