Alborosie & Shengen Clan

Alborosie & Shengen Clan at La Rayonne

At La Rayonne, we are thrilled to host Alborosie & Shengen Clan, a live experience that has come to define contemporary roots reggae with the power and precision only a world-class band can deliver. From our vantage point as the venue, we prepare the room for the kind of night where the bassline breathes, the message resonates, and the crowd becomes an essential part of the performance. The artist’s recent creative momentum promises a setlist that bridges fresh material with beloved staples: expect highlights from For The Culture (2021) alongside newer songs such as Destiny (with Kabaka Pyramid) and Faith (with Jaz Elise), pieces that testify to Alborosie’s ongoing dialogue with reggae’s heritage and its forward motion. On our stage at La Rayonne, these songs are not just reproduced; they are reimagined in real time by a band steeped in dub tradition, dynamic arrangement, and spontaneous interplay, ensuring that Lyon’s audiences witness a unique, one-night-only rendition of the catalog.

What to expect on our stage

Shengen Clan’s live architecture is tailor-made for the acoustics we cultivate at La Rayonne: deep, articulate low end anchoring the groove; crisp drums that cut through with authority; warm, melodic keys; rhythm guitar that locks the pocket; and a horn section that lifts the melodies into the rafters. Alborosie’s command of live dub aesthetics—tape echoes, spring reverbs, and textural drops—thrives in our room, where clarity and impact go hand in hand. We’ve prepared our sound system and lighting design to amplify the band’s dynamic range, from intimate verses to explosive codas. Fans can anticipate extended versions and medley moments that spotlight the recent repertoire: For The Culture unfurls with a militant bounce; Destiny surges with uplift; and Ginal builds to a sing-along release. And when the band reaches back for a foundation selection like Herbalist, the response in La Rayonne is invariably electric, a reminder that this is music built for collective celebration. We ensure every vantage point lets you feel the details—the offbeat skank, the horn stabs, the call-and-response—so the performance becomes immersive for every listener in the house.

As a venue invested in the vitality of live music, we are particularly excited by Alborosie’s current artistic chapter. With ongoing studio craft honed between international stages and the renowned Shengen Studio, his recent output reinforces a signature approach: roots-minded songwriting sharpened by dubwise innovation and collaborations with today’s leading voices. The resonance of Destiny alongside the socially charged thrust of For The Culture underscores how these new songs sit comfortably next to the classics without losing immediacy or intent. We curate the setting at La Rayonne to let that narrative unfold: the lyricism front and center, the band’s interplay showcased, and the audience invited into the groove. In practice, that means arrangements that breathe—space for horn solos, drum-and-bass dropouts, and the spontaneous moments that make a Shengen Clan set feel handcrafted for the night. Whether you come eager to hear the recent anthems like Faith and Destiny or to immerse yourself in the timeless pulse that has long defined Alborosie’s stagecraft, our hall is ready to carry every nuance. When the lights come up and the first skank lands, you will understand why this tour stop at La Rayonne is a meeting point for reggae loyalists and new listeners alike, a space where message music and high-fidelity performance meet on common ground.