(NEW YORK) - Gil Scott Heron, Lee "Scratch" Perry, De La Soul and Massive Attack are among the acts confirmed to appear at the Essential '97 Weekender, to be held Aug. 2-3 at London's Finsbury Park. Also playing at the dance/reggae/funk-oriented event are Propellerheads, U-Roy, Macka B and drum & bass DJs Goldie, Fabio and Grooverider.
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Essential Weekender Announces Roster
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