One third of India’s ‘first reggae soundsystem’, Reggae Rajahs, MoCity is credited with helping bringing a taste of Jamaica to the subcontinent, while the group host their own Dubstation festival

The musical mastermind behind A Tribe Called Quest’s revolutionary approach to hip-hop makes his Dubai debut

Producer and DJ Adriano K launches his debut LP A L.A.S., a brave double album mixing traditional South American tango and modern house

Andy Smith is best known for supplying beats and glitches to Portishead’s seminal Dummy and Portishead albums

A one-off reggae and dub fest from the Deep Crates Cartel

Expect to hear only finest, rarest and deepest cuts of reggae at this night, hosted by New York’s DJ Moma with a little help from MC Hamokane

Reggae Rajahs man DJ MoCity is back at Drop Dread for a sound clash season-closing special

Reggae and dub night Drop Dread’s first party of 2013 welcomes renowned DJ and Nice Up! founder DJ Shepdog, plus MC Hamokane and a crew of local residents

The Deep Crates team host visiting UK DJ Kennedy

This award-winning, well-attended indie night welcomes veteran UK DJ and Trilogy resident Conan Manchester into the fold, promising an eclectic set veering from ’70s rock to ’90s hip-hop, plus a stint behind the decks from founder Andy Buchan

DJ Conan Liquid guests at this indie night

For the first time, indie night Loaded hosts a live set from a band

A fresh selection of eclectic Latino bets, from hip-hop to tango, frpm Adriano K and the Deep Crates Cartel

Expect all manner of Latino-tinged grooves – from hip-hop to house and tango to techno – at this top alternative night