We are General Jabbah!
General Jabbah plays a groove-driven fusion of reggae, ska, soul and hip-hop.
Since forming in 2013, the Utrecht (The Netherlands) based band, has crafted a distinctive crossover sound shaped by their wide range of musical tastes and the diverse national backgrounds within the group such as: Turkish, Kenyan, Indonesian and Surinamese Dutch.
Their music moves between danceable rhythms, catchy melodies and a warm, soulful character: recognizable, contemporary and unmistakably their own.
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On February 1, 2024, General Jabbah released their latest EP Visions. The tracks were recorded during the pandemic, a period in which the band took the time to refine their style and recording approach. The result is an EP with a richer, more powerful and more layered sound. Very soon, their long-awaited LP will finally be released, featuring fourteen new tracks! Produced with care and vinted craftsmanship, the album will be issued as a beautifully designed, highly detailed vinyl edition: a must-have for fans of modern, groove-driven fusion of reggae, soul, hip-hop and ska.
Over the years, General Jabbah has built a strong reputation as a live band. They have performed at festivals and venues including MadNes, Boardlife, Surfana, Zwarte Cross, Melkweg, Tivoli, Vera, Victorie, Timboektoe and FAST Surfdorp. They have also shared the stage with international acts such as The Slackers, The Toasters, Hollie Cook, The Upsessions, Sticky Fingers, Bootleg Rascal and The Beatdown. With their energetic performances, tight grooves and unmistakable vibe, General Jabbah knows how to move any audience, whether on a large festival stage or in an intimate club.
Meet the band
Dennis vd Zanden
Vocals/Guitar
Novandi Roosenberg
Drums/Percussion
Coen Schotanus
Bass
Lennard Woering
Guitar
Marc Sheermohamed
Keys
Denizhan Altay
Trumpet
Pim van Bilzem
Trombone
Mike Onyango
Trumpet
Gunter Weber
Saxophone
Our music
Listen to all General Jabbah albums, EPs and singles. From heavy grooves to laid-back tunes.
Our videos
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SHOWS
Coming Shows
More shows to be announced soon…
PREVIOUS Shows
September 19, 2025
Ska’d for Life
The Upsessions & General Jabbah
DB’s, Utrecht
June 27, 2025
The Limelites & General Jabbah
Maloe Meloe, Amsterdam
November 20, 2024
MBO College Hilversum Eindexamen Festival
De Vorstin, Hilversum
September 14, 2024
Kunstmarkt De Bilt
Het Van Boetzelaerpark, De Bilt
September 7, 2024
‘Puur Natuur’ festival
Park De Mirakel, Goes
Juli, 13, 2024
4-Daagse feesten
De Kaaij in Nijmegen
June 14, 2024
Mañana Mañana Festival
Landgoed Oolde in Laren (Gld)
April 5, 2024
A REGGAE BOMB w/ live GENERAL JABBAH
DB’s, Utrecht
September 2, 2023
Rapa Nui, Zandtvoort
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April 15, 2023
Ska’d For Life Festival
Moira, Utrecht
February 17, 2023
GJ & Sunfire Souls
Maloe Melo, Amsterdam
November 19, 2022
Ruigoord
Support Zion Train
More info
Oktober 1, 2022
Timboektoe
Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands
More info
Oktober 30, 2022
Tivoli
Support Hollie Cook
More info
June 5, 2022
Over de Top Festival
Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands
More info
June 12, 2022
1-Ander Festival
Schijndel, Netherlands
More info
August 26, 2022
Spijkerpop
Niekerk, Netherlands
More info
April 27, 2022
Koningsdag
Utrecht, Netherlands
On the square at Café de plein
March 3, 2022
Support The Toasters
DB’s
Utrecht, Netherlands
More info
February 9, 2020
Support The Skints
Tivoli De Helling
Utrecht, Netherlands
More info
January 17, 2020
BOOMBAX Showcase ESNS
De Drie Gezusters
Groningen, Netherlands
More info
January 4, 2020
ACU – Meet me in Jamaica
Utrecht, Netherlands
www.acu.nl
– – – 2019 – – –
September 28, 2019
Drijfveer & Tusken de Marren
Akkrum, Netherlands
August 25, 2019
Bandjes in het bos
Amsterdam, Netherlands
www.funforest.nl
July 19, 2019
Zwarte Cross
Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands
www.zwartecross.nl
June 29, 2019
De Groote Weiver
Wormerveer, Netherlands
www.degrooteweiver.nl
March 15, 2019
ACU – Meet me in Jamaica
Utrecht, Netherlands
www.acu.nl
March 3, 2019
DB’s
Support The Magnetics
Utrecht, Netherlands
www.dbstudio.nl
March 2, 2019
Patronaat
Haarlem, Netherlands
www.patronaat.nl
– – – 2018 – – –
Album Release Show!
Hilversum, Netherlands
Nov 3, 2018
Rockcity Brewing Amersfoort
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Oct 7, 2018
Bockbier Festival
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Sept 29, 2018
200 By The Sea Festival
Scheveningen, Netherlands
Sept 8, 2018
Kunstmarkt De Bilt
De Bilt, Netherlands
Jun 23, 2018
Jurfest3 – Maloe Melo
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Apr 26, 2018
Koningsnacht en Dag
Utrecht, Netherlands
– – – 2017 – – –
Nov 8, 2017
Soul Radics, Downbeat Detonators & GJ – De Vorstin
Hilversum, Netherlands
Aug 05, 2017
Wind & Wave 2017
Katwijk Aan Zee, Netherlands
Jul 23, 2017
Haltpop
Assendelft, Netherlands
Jun 24, 2017
Boardlife Festival
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Jun 03, 2017
Noorderlicht Café
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Apr 08, 2017
Timboektoe Beach
Velsen-Noord, Netherlands
Jan 20, 2017
Vera
Groningen, Netherlands
– – – 2016 – – –
Dec 17, 2016
De Vorstin
Hilversum, Netherlands
Oct 21, 2016
Muziekcafe Stiels
Haarlem, Netherlands
Oct 08, 2016
Cayen
Enkhuizen, The Netherlands
Sep 24, 2016
Rebel Festival
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Aug 04, 2016
De Helling
Utrecht, Netherlands
Jul 16, 2016
Boardlife Festival
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Jun 26, 2016
Hilversum Alive | The Skiff Stage
Hilversum, Netherlands
Jun 24, 2016
Woodstock aan de Waal
Tiel, Netherlands
Jun 11, 2016
Surfana Festival
Bloemendaal, Netherlands
Jun 04, 2016
Lepeltje Lepeltje
Dordrecht, Netherlands
May 15, 2016
Lepeltje Lepeltje
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Apr 22, 2016
Muziekcafe Stiels
Haarlem, Netherlands
Mar 12, 2016
Melkweg
Amsterdam, Netherlands
– – – 2015 – – –
Nov 15, 2015
Winston Kingdom
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oct 16, 2015
Muziekcafe Stiels
Haarlem, Netherlands
Aug 15, 2015
Stage Music Cafe
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Jul 11, 2015
Boardlife Festival
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Jul 03, 2015
MadNes Festival
Friesland, Netherlands
Jun 21, 2015
Senz Festival
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Jun 19, 2015
Beachclub Indigo
Scheveningen, Netherlands
Jun 12, 2015
De Vorstin
Hilversum, Netherlands
May 03, 2015
FAST
Scheveningen, Netherlands
Apr 06, 2015
The Skiff
Hilversum, Netherlands
Mar 07, 2015
De Groote Weiver
Wormerveer, Netherlands
Jan 18, 2015
Bar Bukowski
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jan 03, 2015
Cool Room @ Aircooled Winterfest
Rosmalen, Netherlands
– – – 2014 – – –
Dec 13, 2014
De Vorstin
Hilversum, Netherlands
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booking agency
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Contact us
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