Grand Ancestor

Record Label | Sound System
Washington, D.C. The Presidential Sound The System brings a uniquely visceral element of sound to the nation’s capital.

In the hand-crafted fashion of the analog days, Grand Ancestor has assembled the only high-fidelity sound system of its kind for the modern listeners of Washington, D.C. Grand Ancestor is inspired by the community-centric traditions of the early-Jamaican and British sound system scenes, later influenced by the underground hip-hop and electronic cultures that captured the world in the years to foll

ow. Grand Ancestor Sound System can best be described as a custom-built, wooden, mobile, 18 cabinet sound station with enough power for a ranger. Rooted and grounded in the District, Grand Ancestor Sound System is an active platform for the growth and diversity of the local underground music scene. A product of several years of hard work, Jason Berto a.k.a Yola along side best friend and chief sound engineer, Patrick Otthofer, the two have been growing their roots, dub, digital, and steppers night, "Computa Age”, in the D.C. area for the past eight years (now known as “Grand Ancestor Presents”). Their dedication to hosting a multiplicity of local and international artists lead to the eventual birth of the limited, vinyl only pressings released under the Grand Ancestor imprint in 2013, and the D.C. based record label hasn’t looked back since. The sounds of Grand Ancestor have reached a global audience over the past five years through Yola’s monthly radio show on the award winning Sub.fm, “Dutty Mondays”. Constructed, stained, and tuned with love, Grand Ancestor Sound System was built for those with a passion for sound. The system was designed to help fill the audio void for D.C.’s growing underground music culture and promote sound system
culture here inna Babylon. Press:

• http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/music/blog/20830661/grand-ancestor-sound-system

• https://trusik.co.uk/2017/05/02/grand-ancestor-the-presidential-sound/

• https://tortoiseandthesnare.com/article/grand-ancestor-the-evolution-of-tradition-in-dc/

05/16/2025

Puebla, tonight it's your turn. Last session in Mexico for this time around. Maximum respect to all those involved in making this another incredible tour I will not soon forget. Too many to name but you know who you are. Chingon!

05/12/2025

x , CDMX style and fashion.

05/05/2025

Next session in DF. With the familia. Vas!

04/30/2025

La Banda. estilo. Crew dem a slew dem. For fun.

04/24/2025

Friday, in . Back at the place it all began. Run come.

04/16/2025

Act One. More, soon come. Mexico, Gran Ancestro en sesión.

04/10/2025

Original famiglia, , on a boat in Croatia. GA003 styleee - .

04/09/2025

Hasta pronto, Mexico.
Shout out to the

04/05/2025

The Three Dubateers. That one time in London.

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04/03/2025

Wheels of steel.

04/02/2025

- Legends never die. The Upsetter continues to inspire. Each one, teach one.

04/01/2025

When you link the legendary in Coatia. There are, but two words. "Yeah Yeah!" Know your roots and grow tall.

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Washington D.C., DC

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http://www.grandancestor.com/

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