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Performers Press
Briefs
Pato BANTON
http://www.myspace.com/patobanton
(Birmingham, England, Roots Reggae) Grammy
Nominated artist offering spiritual, conscious, uplifting reggae to the
World. Patrick Murray was born in London in 1961, and moved to Birmingham
when he was 8. The house in which they lived became the local night spot
during the weekends and Pato worked his way up from working on the door at
the age of 9, to setting up and operating the sound system by the age of 13.
By the age of 15 he started to gain his grounding in music on his
stepfathers’ sound system called V-Rocket. Patrick would stay up all night
entertaining the masses and was given the name Patoo by his stepfather. (The
name derives from a small night owl in Jamaica, that stays up all night,
calling “patoo, patoo.”)
SHINEHEAD
SHINEHEAD
(ENGLAND,
JAMAICA, NEW YORK R & B DANCEHALL REGGAE)
Edmund
Carl Aitken a.k.a. Shinehead was born in England, moved to Jamaica in his
early years, but was raised primarily in New York where his family settled
down in the mid-seventies. In the eighties Shinehead started working with
the Sound Systems Down Beat International and African Love where he made his
reputation as a very talented deejay, singer and rapper. Shinehead has
become one of the most influential US-based reggae artists, often mixing
Jamaican dancehall with modern R&B and Hip-Hop. Performing on
CASPER LOMAYESVA & THE 602 REGGAE BAND
CASPER LOMAYESVA &
THE 602 REGGAE BAND
(HOPI LAND, AZ; HOPI
NATIVE REGGAE) Casper
Lomayesva is a young Hopi singer who has created a sound that combines his
native roots with the positive vibes of Reggae music. Casper’s music is
filled with hope and power. The words are a reflection of his own philosophy
on life, influenced not only by the sounds of crucial Reggae music, but of
traditional Hopi Native American culture.
RICKY HUSBANDS
RICKY HUSBANDS
(GUYANA, BRAZI, SOUTH AMERICA; ROOTS FUSION REGGAE)
Spiritual Doctor, Ricky Husbands administers
healing music for the Mind and Spirit. Born in Georgetown, Guyana of
Caribbean immigrants, his introduction to music was through the Church.
Although Gospel music awakened the urge to perform, his Love of Reggae
music’s and the Messages of Bob Marley led him to use his special blends of
SOCA, Samba Reggae with his own messages of spiritual healing to All who
would listen.
ERROLL BLACKWOOD
(Jamaica,
Toronto, Canadia; Roots Reggae)
Born in Accompong (Maroon) Hills of Jamaica
and raised in Canada. In 1980, Errol formed Messenjah, along with Ray
Ruddock and Rupert Harvey and although he now performs solo his search to
spread the message of unity and peace. His music is an influence of Jamaican
folk song (digging songs) gospel music, country and funk. Errol's conscious
writing it is quite pleasant and kind of eerie that he sounds so much like
Bob Marley's voice lyrics, etc. Winner of the Juno Canadian Music Award.
(Canada's version of the Grammy)
Rascalin and the Roots Rockers
(Bocas del Toro, San Clemente, and CA. Roots Rock Reggae)
Rascalin, breathes new life and
perspective into the classic sounds of Reggae. Because of his love for the
guitar, rock, reggae music and Jimi Hendrix, RasCclin has perfected and
found his on space in the world of music. Rascalin grew up in Bocas del
Toro, a small Caribbean island off the northern coast of Panama, where poor
Jamaican, Spanish and Asian workers migrated after the completion of the
Panama canal. He is the realization of the collective dreams of his African,
Chinese and Spanish fore-bearers who write to effective delivers a musical
bridge spanning the Gap between those still struggling and those more
fortunate. Rascalin the Jimi Hendrix of Reggae!
JOHNNY DREAD
(MIAMI, FL; AFRO-CUBAN
ROOTS ROCK REGGAE) AKA the "Dread"
quite simply transcends Reggae music into a unique blend of worldbeat
rhythms. His musical influences are diverse as his Rasta, Cuban-American
background. With his undeniable rebel soul, he infuses Caribbean-influenced
beats to Afro-Cuban and Rock sounds into every one of his songs. This
combination provides the audience with contagious rhythms and powerful, soul
wrenching lyrics and melodies. website
www.JohnnyDreadMusic.com
HIGHER HEIGHTS
(New Orleans, LA. Dancehall Reggae) Over the last 10 years if You say Reggae Music in New Orleans and most people will
mention and be reminded of Higher Heights (formally Irie Dawtas and, Dawtas
of Jah) Known all over America as one of the top Reggae Club and back up
bands around.
TULASI FEATURING J ROSS-PARRELLI
TULASI FEATURING J ROSS-PARRELLI
(LONG
BEACH, CA; JAZZ FUSION ROOTS REGGAE)
This very unique act is
a new force on the Horizon and the Reggae Fusion music scene to Reckon with!
With one of the strongest Horn sections in Reggae and a vocalist with a very
sultry,
smooth jazz sound with a hint of the Islands, kind of reminds you of a
fusion of Chicago & Angela Bofill doing Reggae.
King Wawa & the Oneness Kingdom Band
www.KingWaWa.com
(Port-au Prince,
Haiti; Worldbeat Fusion)
King Wawa & the Oneness Kingdom
Band is an original band skillfully flavored with a distinctive variety of
music destined to transport the listener to a different world. With Haiti as
your first destination- enjoy the ride as you are piloted onward for an
uplifting and spirited musical journey through Latin America, Africa and
Brazil. The sound is tropically unique with a magic pulsation agreeable to
the heart and powered to make your dance! Everyone will love the Caribbean
rhythms of King Wawa and The Oneness Kingdom Band! An accomplished singer,
percussionist, guitarist and songwriter, King Wawa was born on the island of
Haiti and has lived in Port-au Prince and other cities around the world. He
has grown up performing folkloric and traditional Haitian and African music.
GEIL
GEIL
(TRINIDAD & TABAGO,
FLORIDA; SOUL-HIP-HOP FUSION REGGAE)
GIEL, a South Miami
born 2nd generation West Indian who has manage to pull quite a following.
Her range of styles & talent are surprisingly match by her amiable Aura. GEIL
pronounced Ji-L, is one of the new rising R & B Caribbean Fusion Stars, in
the same mold as RHANNA, but has song styling and performs like Joan
Armtrading. Great voice and delivers each song with a lot of Passion for
someone so young.
TONY CULTURE
www.livitymuzick.com
(TRELAWNEY;
JAMAICA. LOVER’S ROCK REGGAE) W
Tony Culture was born in Trelawney, Jamaica and spent his early years in
Kingston arriving in the US. When Tony Culture performs and you really feel
like you are at one of the clubs in Kingston, Jamaica! Besides belting out
popular Reggae tunes mixed with his on hits and positive lyrics, Tony know
how to get the crowd moving and grooving to his Roots Lovers Rock style
Reggae. Works Fans as good as I have seen.
MARQUIS MELODY
http://marquismelody.com
(KINGSTON
JAMAICA;, OAKLAND, CA; ROOTS LOVERS ROCK REGGAE)
Marquis Melody,
Singer-Songwriter, Publisher, Producer and Performer, lives a tale of two
cities having roots in both Oakland, California and Kingston, Jamaica. A
"Jamaican" as some may say, most feedback from listeners say Marquis Melody
has the sound of a "Marley" but with his own uniquely different style.
CHAPTER11
CHAPTER11 (LONG
BEACH, CA; DANCEHALL FUSION REGGAE)
Based in Long Beach, CA, with members from all of the world, creating a
fusion of Reggae rhymes, Rasta positive Hip-Hop lyrics in a Dancehall style,
it no wonder that this band of performers has taken the market by storm,
which is much to the delight of their thousands of fans.
LJ Blasé
(New Orleans, LA)
L J Blasé has been the Tour's MC for the main
stage for 14 years. One of the best at keeping the crowd aware of the
Performers, Vendors and Sponsors. His main purpose at the Festival is to
keep the crowd hyped and excited to see each of the performers he brings to
the stage.
ManaPoly All-Stars
ManaPoly All-Stars
(Utah, Ca., Philippines;
island style Dance hall R&B Fusion
REGGAE) If
you remember the popular Pop R & B group of the eighties the JETS, then you
will find it no suprise that MPAS as they are known, is a fun family style
act. With Polynesian roots, their music and performance really make's you
feel happy and ready to party with them as they perform.
THE DAVID WADE BAND
THE DAVID WADE BAND
(MESA, AZ; POP-SKA-ROCK FUSION REGGAE)
Long time Rock Reggae
journeymen David Wade, decided to form a band under his own name. Not
because he could not find another name, as he
has as used
many in the past when forming a new band. He just felt it was time that
people knew the driving force behind many of Arizona great worldbeat
alternative acts for over 10 years. David's music is full of energy with a
rock Funk balance. Like the other Dave, I can only warn Fans get set to go
on a positive music trip.
RAS INDIO
(BELMOPAN, BELIZE; ROOTS REGGAE)
The Prophet from Belize as RAS INDO is often called, opens the Festival
in most cities as he comes to spread the words of Cultural Unity and
Blessing for every Fan. Energetic to the point that gets Fans caught up in
the vibes, which they feel compelled to join a long in his jumping and
dancing around the stage. Great way to start off the Festival and a must see
performer.
HENRY TURNER JR. & FLAVOR
HENRY TURNER JR. & FLAVOR
(BATON ROUGE, LA; GUMBO FUSION REGGAE)
This long tine veteran of the Louisiana music
scene has made it his personal goal to help raise relief funds for the
people in his home state by touring throughout the country on his self
produced Louisiana Musician Hurricane Relief Tour. The Flavors on Brand of
Gumbo Reggae is just down to the bone funky and besides it feels s good to
help!
LUKO ADJAFFI (HAITI;
SANTO, DOMINGO; FRENCH, CREOLE, FUSION WORLDBEAT)
IRIE DAWTAS
(NEW ORLEANS, LA; FUSION REGGAE)
DREADNECK
(GALVESTON/HOUSTON, TX; FUSION REGGAE)
OKEM & WORLD BEAT MUSICAL
SOLDIERS
(NIGERIA, CUBA, JAMAICAN,
AMERICA; ROOTS LATIN, AFRICAN REGGAE)
XANDE CRUZ AND THE BATUKIS
BAND (SAO PAULO, BRAZIL; AFRO
BRAZILIAN JAZZ)
TAJ WEEKES & ADOWA
(ST. LUCIA, NEW YORK, NY; ROOTS REGGAE)
POSITIVELY NELSONS
(ST. CROIX, USVI; CONCUNIOUS REGGAE)
RAS MALCOLM (HOUSTON,
TX. ROOTS POP REGGAE)
DJ MIXMASTER BABY SHANX
WITH MEGLADON SOUND SYSTEM
(San Antonio, TX. DANCEHALL REGGAE)
DREAD DAZE
(Los Angles, CA; CONISOUS HIP-Hop, Soul Fusion Reggae)
WINSLOW
(McAllen, TX. ROOTS ROCK REGGAE
PEOPLE'S ARMY
(LEWISVILLE, TX; ROOTS REGGAE)
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