Dancehall pioneer Sister Nancy plays her only German show in Cologne

06.10.2025
Foto: Sister Nancy © Isaac Brekken

Wait – she’s still around? Hard to believe, but yes: Sister Nancy! You know, the one behind »Bam Bam«. A legendary tune, sampled by just about everyone – Pete Rock, Kanye, DJ Premier, Madlib. That 1982 anthem still resonates today, a staple of any good day. On October 20, Sister Nancy will be live in Cologne. It’s her only show in Germany.

Sister Nancy
20Oct 2025
Köln • Stadtgarten
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The First Lady of Dancehall

But Sister Nancy isn’t a legend just because of her biggest hit. The fact that she even broke through at all – back in the 1980s! – is already historic. Reggae and dancehall were, and still are, largely male-dominated genres. Sister Nancy is considered the first Jamaican woman to gain international recognition in this scene.

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