DUSHANBE , June 9, Asia-Plus  -- A London-based reggae band called “ Maroon Town ” will play concert at the 800th Anniversary of Moscow Square in Dushanbe on June 14.  

In this connection, Dushanbe Mayor Mahmadsaid Ubaidulloyev on June 6 signed a resolution requiring timely preparations to ensure holding of the concert at high level, Shavkat Saidov, a spokesman for the Dushanbe mayor.

By mayor’s resolution the Dushanbe police directorate jointly with other Dushanbe law enforcement agencies security is to maintain public order and provide safety of people during the concert, the spokesman said.   

We will recall that a t the invitation of the British Embassy in Dushanbe “ Maroon Town ” is planned to play two concerts and take part in a series of ‘jamming’ sessions and master-classes with Tajik musicians.   

According to press release, issued by the British Embassy in Dushanbe , this multi-racial band has its roots in the islands of the Caribbean Sea, and was formed in the London district of Brixton 14 years ago. They have since released four albums, which have met with great success internationally. The name ‘ Maroon Town ’ is taken from a remote upland community in Jamaica , formed by runaway slaves – the free and autonomous ‘Maroons’.

‘ Maroon Town ’s inspiring live act has been performed at prestigious venues and festivals all over Europe . In addition the band has toured Japan , Canada , Indonesia and in most of Central Asia ( Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan ) doing concerts and music workshops. More recently they have toured India and have performed in Ukraine and Brazil .

“ Maroon Town ” will be playing in a number of venues in Tajikistan from June 10-14, which will be open to the public at no charge, according to press release.