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The legendary “Riddim Twins,” Sly Dunbar (drums) and Robbie Shakespeare (bass), are reggae music’s most prolific and longest-lasting production team. One of the all-time great musical partnerships, they have re-etched the very landscape of not just Jamaican music, but the entire world’s in their nearly 40 year career.
Their rhythms have been the driving force behind approximately 200,000 tracks and this doesn...
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Born and raised in the notorious Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica, Don Carlos started his singing career back in 1973 as one of the original vocalists for the groundbreaking reggae powerhouse, Black Uhuru. Alongside other founding members, Garth Dennis and Derrick “Ducky” Simpson, Don played a prominent role in recording their highly-acclaimed debut album, Love Crisis, in 1977 (later re-released as Black...
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Using the revolutionary blueprint of afrobeat as a launching pad, the dozen-strong members of Antibalas weave a rich tapestry of Latin, jazz, classical, funk, and soul into their rhythmic, horn-driven mix. A fixture at the crossroads of international music since their humble Brooklyn beginnings in 1998, they are largely responsible for reviving and innovating afrobeat music in the U.S.A supremely funky style of...
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One of the most exciting young reggae bands to emerge from Jamaica in recent years, the revolution reggae music of Rootz Underground is edgy, raw, and natural. They burn the rules and mash down the limitations of a single genre to channel the musical vibration that rings true in the heart and soul of all the conscious rebel rockers, late night revelers, and soul seekers. Their richly textured sound, full of...
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A Grammy-nominated singer, DJ, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, educator, and humanitarian, Sister Carol is a true Renaissance woman. Her odyssey began in the ghetto of Denham Town, Kingston in the midst of the exploding Jamaican music scene and she has grown to become one the island’s top entertainers and a global icon. Following in the footsteps of her mentor, DJ Brigadier Jerry, her musical career began with...
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Prezident Brown (Fitz Cotterell) was born in the hills of Clarendon, Jamaica. His mother called him Junior Ranking because he would grab the microphone and chant at schoolyard and country dances. He was first known as Slim Brown because of his resemblance to and similar DJ style to his mentor, U Brown. The most formative influence on Prezident Brown was producer and sound system operator Jack Ruby. Ruby saw...
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The reggae revolutionary, Pablo Moses, is one of the greats. A powerful live performer with a strong message, he continues to study and reflect on the true realities of the world around him. His music shares his penetrating vision of these realities, bringing to light the corruption of the system and upholding a higher standard of social living.His arrangements are intricate and dramatically executed as exemplified...
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Establishing himself as a true pioneer with his innovative music, Ricardo Lemvo's unique blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms with pan-African styles (soukous, Angolan samba, and kizomba) is as seamless as it is infectious. A Congo-born artist of Angolan ancestry, he is the living embodiment of the Afro-Latin Diaspora, which connects back to Mother Africa via the Cuban clave rhythm.
Truly multi-cultural and equally at home...
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Born Everton Clarke in St. Andrew, Jamaica, this talented vocalist’s musical career began in the Virgin Islands and later blossomed after he moved to Atlanta, GA. In 1997 he started recording as Messenjah Selah and shortly thereafter took home Atlanta Caribbean Awards’ “Best New Male Vocalist” in 1999 and 2001. With this success came an international touring schedule and his notoriety broadened considerably after...
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The Sparkigniter, Rob Symeonn, lights fires with righteous rastaman vibrations and blends roots riddims with sweet, smoky vocals and an always uplifting message. Recording music and satisfying fans in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY for the last twenty years, he first came to prominence as a featured vocalist with New York’s legendary One Love International sound system.
He’s a passionate lyricist with a distinctive...
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A cumbia-roots-rock-reggae band from East Los Angeles, Quinto Sol’s music is contagious and inspiring. With a sound deeply rooted in the Americas, Caribbean, and Africa, this group has been a staple of the west coast music scene since 1993. Playing roots reggae at the core, they seamlessly weave together cumbia, salsa, reggae, R&B, dancehall, and Latin soul, into a unique synthesis which is more than the sum...
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A singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and astrologer whose life and worldview is reflected in her lyrics, Tchiya Amet was raised on the Chicago’s South Side with an ancestral heritage of First Nations Cherokee, Moor, and Blackfoot. Now based in Covelo, CA, a remote region in Mendocino County, her way of life reflects the Wisdom of the Ancient Ones from the Four Directions and her music takes you on a journey of...
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Fronted by Nigerian drum prodigy, Jude Osadalo, who is best known for his work with Femi Kuti, the ever-progressive Seed ‘N Soil hail from the hills above Willow Creek, CA. An offshoot project of the popular local band, Woven Roots, they weave together a lustrous sound which implements heavy, roots reggae and dub vibes mixed with the high energy world beat spirit of Nigeria.
Banded together by the fully integrated...
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Yes! She is the Empress and nothing less. The Reggae Matriarch who never fails to spark. In the recording studio or live on stage, she appeals to one and all, soothes any age.
For over 20 years, without fear, of being The reigning Queen on the reggae scene. The shocking, “Electric Boogie” star of the worldAn I-Three harmony with the legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers, the indelible, universal reggae music...
The legendary “Riddim Twins,” Sly Dunbar (drums) and Robbie Shakespeare (bass), are reggae music’s most prolific and longest-lasting production team. One of the all-time great musical partnerships, they have re-etched the very landscape of not just Jamaican music, but the entire world’s in their nearly 40 year career. Their rhythms have been the driving force behind approximately 200,000 tracks and this doesn...
Born and raised in the notorious Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica, Don Carlos started his singing career back in 1973 as one of the original vocalists for the groundbreaking reggae powerhouse, Black Uhuru. Alongside other founding members, Garth Dennis and Derrick “Ducky” Simpson, Don played a prominent role in recording their highly-acclaimed debut album, Love Crisis, in 1977 (later re-released as Black...
Using the revolutionary blueprint of afrobeat as a launching pad, the dozen-strong members of Antibalas weave a rich tapestry of Latin, jazz, classical, funk, and soul into their rhythmic, horn-driven mix. A fixture at the crossroads of international music since their humble Brooklyn beginnings in 1998, they are largely responsible for reviving and innovating afrobeat music in the U.S.A supremely funky style of...
One of the most exciting young reggae bands to emerge from Jamaica in recent years, the revolution reggae music of Rootz Underground is edgy, raw, and natural. They burn the rules and mash down the limitations of a single genre to channel the musical vibration that rings true in the heart and soul of all the conscious rebel rockers, late night revelers, and soul seekers. Their richly textured sound, full of...
A Grammy-nominated singer, DJ, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, educator, and humanitarian, Sister Carol is a true Renaissance woman. Her odyssey began in the ghetto of Denham Town, Kingston in the midst of the exploding Jamaican music scene and she has grown to become one the island’s top entertainers and a global icon. Following in the footsteps of her mentor, DJ Brigadier Jerry, her musical career began with...
Prezident Brown (Fitz Cotterell) was born in the hills of Clarendon, Jamaica. His mother called him Junior Ranking because he would grab the microphone and chant at schoolyard and country dances. He was first known as Slim Brown because of his resemblance to and similar DJ style to his mentor, U Brown. The most formative influence on Prezident Brown was producer and sound system operator Jack Ruby. Ruby saw...
The reggae revolutionary, Pablo Moses, is one of the greats. A powerful live performer with a strong message, he continues to study and reflect on the true realities of the world around him. His music shares his penetrating vision of these realities, bringing to light the corruption of the system and upholding a higher standard of social living.His arrangements are intricate and dramatically executed as exemplified...
Establishing himself as a true pioneer with his innovative music, Ricardo Lemvo's unique blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms with pan-African styles (soukous, Angolan samba, and kizomba) is as seamless as it is infectious. A Congo-born artist of Angolan ancestry, he is the living embodiment of the Afro-Latin Diaspora, which connects back to Mother Africa via the Cuban clave rhythm. Truly multi-cultural and equally at home...
Born Everton Clarke in St. Andrew, Jamaica, this talented vocalist’s musical career began in the Virgin Islands and later blossomed after he moved to Atlanta, GA. In 1997 he started recording as Messenjah Selah and shortly thereafter took home Atlanta Caribbean Awards’ “Best New Male Vocalist” in 1999 and 2001. With this success came an international touring schedule and his notoriety broadened considerably after...
The Sparkigniter, Rob Symeonn, lights fires with righteous rastaman vibrations and blends roots riddims with sweet, smoky vocals and an always uplifting message. Recording music and satisfying fans in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY for the last twenty years, he first came to prominence as a featured vocalist with New York’s legendary One Love International sound system. He’s a passionate lyricist with a distinctive...
A cumbia-roots-rock-reggae band from East Los Angeles, Quinto Sol’s music is contagious and inspiring. With a sound deeply rooted in the Americas, Caribbean, and Africa, this group has been a staple of the west coast music scene since 1993. Playing roots reggae at the core, they seamlessly weave together cumbia, salsa, reggae, R&B, dancehall, and Latin soul, into a unique synthesis which is more than the sum...
A singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and astrologer whose life and worldview is reflected in her lyrics, Tchiya Amet was raised on the Chicago’s South Side with an ancestral heritage of First Nations Cherokee, Moor, and Blackfoot. Now based in Covelo, CA, a remote region in Mendocino County, her way of life reflects the Wisdom of the Ancient Ones from the Four Directions and her music takes you on a journey of...
Fronted by Nigerian drum prodigy, Jude Osadalo, who is best known for his work with Femi Kuti, the ever-progressive Seed ‘N Soil hail from the hills above Willow Creek, CA. An offshoot project of the popular local band, Woven Roots, they weave together a lustrous sound which implements heavy, roots reggae and dub vibes mixed with the high energy world beat spirit of Nigeria. Banded together by the fully integrated...
Yes! She is the Empress and nothing less. The Reggae Matriarch who never fails to spark. In the recording studio or live on stage, she appeals to one and all, soothes any age. For over 20 years, without fear, of being The reigning Queen on the reggae scene. The shocking, “Electric Boogie” star of the worldAn I-Three harmony with the legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers, the indelible, universal reggae music...
