The legendary UK band Asian Dub Foundation are celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year! Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of junglist rhythms, dub bass lines and wild guitar overlaid by references to their South Asian roots via militant high-speed rap has established them as one of the best live bands in the world.
The group formed in the early nineties, brought together by music workshops at Community Music in East London. Their unique beginnings shaped both their sound and their educational aspirations, setting up their own organisation, ADF Education (ADFED), as well as championing campaigns on behalf of those suffering miscarriages of justice.
Building a solid live reputation in the mid-90’s, they gained worldwide recognition sharing the stage with Rage Against The Machine, the Beastie Boys, Radiohead and Primal Scream. On record, they’ve collaborated with Radiohead, Sinead O’Connor, Iggy Pop, Adrian Sherwood, and Chuck D. In addition to their blistering live reputation ADF were one of the first bands to experiment with live film re-scores (“Cineconcerts”), beginning with their rapturously-received re-interpretation of the French classic La Haine back in 2001. In 30 years, Asian Dub Foundation have racked up thousands of unforgettable shows, nine studio albums alongside a social and educational activism that both created the group and sustains them today. In celebration of the longevity of this unique project they are embarking on an extensive European tour for 2024-25 and a special album showcasing their many iconic collaborations: “94-Now: Collaborations”.