Happy Reggae! After many rivers crossed, we at the Mateel French’s Camp property in Jack’s honor (and with But while music often gets the focus, it is Community Center give great thanks in welcoming all permitting hurdles behind us), things have truly ultimately the experience that matters most. you to the 29th annual Reggae On The River! come full circle, the way it was intended. And we, When diverse people come together to share in turn, are ready once again to step it up, and to in a weekend of incredible vibes, the magic of Bringing it home to French’s Camp, a venue that has do it in a way that honors our past and improves it community happens, and this is what keeps served as the festival’s spiritual nexus since 1984, for the future- a mantra we call “back to the future.” people coming back to Reggae On The River. when Jack Arthur (our local version of Woodstock’s The experience is heightened when you know Max Yasgur) first took a risk and offered his land Similarly represented in our approach to artist your patronage is also supporting a variety of for this now-famous fundraiser. Initially presented scheduling, we shine light from the roots to the fruits important non-profit organizations working as a benefit to rebuild the community center after with foundational groups like The Meditations, who hard to make our world a better place. an arsonist’s fire burned its original Fireman’s played the very first ROTR, to Chronixx and Kabaka Hall location, throughout the years Reggae On Pyramid, two of the hottest artists in Jamaica for And this is why we do it- to sustain ourselves, to The River has continued to serve as the primary their first-ever Cali performance. We have also sustain our local and global communities, and Street Team Heather Rowbury funding source for the Mateel Community Center drawn from the far corners of the earth to bring for the love of reggae music. So thanks to you and all of our varied arts, education, youth, and you a selection of diverse acts both preserving all! From the seasoned Reggae veteran to the social service programs. traditions and taking the music to exciting new first time attendee, your support is continuing to push the Mateel Community Center forward as Though all of this almost came to an end in 2006, places. Artists like Nkulee Dube (South Africa), Blue we embark on this journey “back to the future.” when a variety of factors forced the cancellation King Brown (Australia), Garifuna Collective (Belize), This one truly is for you… of the festival and a subsequent relocation down Les Nubians (France/ Brooklyn), MC Zulu (Panama/ stream to the Benbow Lake State Recreation Chicago), and Paula Fuga (Hawaii) name but a few Long live Reggae On The River! Area, thanks to our fans, our dedicated crew, of the global representatives. And, of course, it and a supportive local community, Reggae On wouldn’t be Reggae On The River without roots Justin Crellin The River has persevered and, even in its’ smaller reggae and Jamaica well represented in top artists General Manager format, continued to sustain the Mateel. Now, like Julian Marley, Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley, with the Arthur Family Trust again offering their and Junior Kelly just starting to scratch the surface. Mateel Community Center Reggae On The River Crew
Accounting Amie McClellan Lights Mark Mehlman Security - Exterior Todd & Kathy Pisarek Ads/Sponsorship Cathy Miller Magic Communications Dan & Leanna Gribi Security - Interior Peter Lawsky Admissions: Loop Lot Richard Murray Mateel Kitchen Cortney Gossett Security - Prairie Hags Lori Ellis Admissions: Shuttle Bill Breen Mateel Kitchen Mike Lovato Security - Overnight Tim Lyman Alter Able Tanya Lee Mateel Kitchen Sherry Moore Signage Matt Dicks Art Cave Marjory Brown Mateel Kitchen Mike Darcey Signage Artist Sara Young Ambiance Pooba Mateel Kitchen Melody Hayhyrst Site Eric Kay Ambiance Mystic Lion Mateel Meal Juice Booth Jackie Panteleo Site Patty Torbert Artist Merchandise/Ambiance Honeybear Media/Guest Assistant Annie Pierson Site Andrew Burnett Artist Shuttle Blu Graham Media/Guest Assistant Coco Hogan Site Jesse “Fuzzy” Louth Artist Shuttle Erica Balcom Storre Media/Guest Check-In Charity Green Site Sonny King ATM David Katz Neighborhood Response Team Piercy VFD Site Mike Miller Audio Archiving Rob Seifert-Gage Online Marketing Julia Minton Site -Do It Crew April McCrady-Hirsch Backline Ray Moreta Parking Joe Moran Site Manager John Jennings Brew Crew Garth Epling Performer Check-In Kelley Lincoln Site Troubleshooter Bruce Champie DJ Coordinator Justin Miller Performer Hospitality/ Artist Bios Joellen Clark-Peterson Site - Bridges Ipo Savoire Drink Tickets Alden Akselsen Performer Hydration Nansi Ochoa Site - Construction Shanon Taliaferro Electrical Ted Sloan Performer Kitchen Patrick Gaskins Site - Fencing Evan Lombard Equipment JimI Halloway Popcorn Chrysse Otteson Site - Plumbing Phil Kreider Festival Map Nicolas Ramirez Poster Artist Bree Smith Sound Engineer Loren Miller Festival Operations Katz Boose Press/ Marketing Asst Kaati Gafney Stage Manager Jay Patton Festival Operation Guide Casandra Taliaferro Press Tent Dana Corey Stage Manager Mark Mason GM/ Talent/ Publicity Justin Crellin Press Tent Sunshine Johnston Stage Manager Rick Tomar Greenway Partners Steve Salzman, Kirk Cohune Program Guide Design Chris Molé Street Team Heather Rowbury Ice Crew Stewart Wilson Recycled Youth- Sno Cones Anna Rogers Trademark Advisor Tim Allen Info Booth/Merchandise Megan Gomes Rehydration Station Babette Bach Traffic Manager Paul Radman Jah Med Patte Rae Briceland VFD Tim Olsen Vendor Coordinator Ashley Wilma Jah Med John & Mary Bustamante Recycling and Restoration Donald Rivers Vendor Hospitality Bruce Barkley Jah Motion Shuttle SHUSD Transportation Security - Backstage Dan Whyte Vendor Hospitality Sydell Fowler KMUD Live Broadcast Eric Johnston Security - Bar David Sundberg Volunteer Camping Burt Clements Kidlandia Shanda Rial Security - Bar Doug Dale Volunteer Check-In Pleasure Strange Laminator Sai McCrady-Hirsch Security - Exterior Steve Rigney Volunteer Coordinator Michele Wood Laser Effects Brian Friend Security - Exterior Mike Rigney Youth Alive-Soft Drinks Sherman & Lisa Landry Lights Chris Walker
4 Mateel Community Center 2013 Reggae on the River 5 general information General Information Recycling & Restoration Concert Bowl Hours- The concert bowl is open from noon to 1am on Thursday, The Recycle and Restoration crew requests your participa- 9am to 2am on Friday, 9am to 2am on Saturday, and 9am to 9pm on Sunday. tion in the greening of ROTR. Restoration and preservation of the environment is our goal and we seek to restore the Will Call & Admissions - There are two festival admissions stations- one for natural beauty of the site and preserve it for future genera- those who drive into the event and another for those who take the shuttle and tions. Please take with you what you bring, and may we enter on foot. Signage will direct you to the proper station given your arrival recommend using the same cups, plates, and utensils for style and both online sales and hard tickets can be processed at each location. the whole event. We aspire to a future zero waste green Please be sure to bring your confirmation email, photo I.D., and/or a copy of sestival and are hoping you’ll join us in inspiring others to keep it clean and green. the photo I.D. of the person who ordered your online tickets. • Recycling Stations: We have manned recycle separation stations in many ATM - Need cash? Visit our solar powered ATM. Please see the festival map for locations, with receptacles for CRV and Non-CRV plastics, aluminum cans, approximate location. cardboard, glass (all colors), and hazardous materials. Ask our crew if Telephones/ Charging Stations - Free public cell phones and charging stations something seems questionable. are available for use at the Mateel information booth. • Solid Waste: We also have receptacles for solid waste (landfill garbage) at No Dogs Allowed - Attendees with dogs will be asked to leave. all Recycling Stations, including butt cans for your cigarettes (please don’t leave them on the river bar!). We can even facilitate you with bags and/ or Watch Your Kids - Don’t leave your children unattended. Children must wear cans for your camp. ID wristbands. Look for lost children at security central or contact a member of our security team. • Food Waste: Please note that we will not be composting this year. All compostable materials should be treated as solid waste so as not to attract First Aid/ Medical - The main medical station is located jays, crows, buzzards, and other scavengers. at the top of the concert bowl by Security Central. Roving medical and security patrols are also available throughout Camping & RV Information the festival grounds 24 hours a day. Camping - The option of camping on site is included in the Lost & Found - Please head to Security Central to drop off price of your ticket. Camping is first come first served, begin- or claim any lost and found items. ning at 8am on Thursday, August 1 for 4-day early arrival ticket Be Fire Conscious - Please note that we are in the height of fire season and that holders, and at 8am on Friday, August 2 for 3-day main event no fires or fireworks are allowed on the festival grounds. Those caught ticket holders. with illegal fires or fireworks will be ejected from the event. Propane BBQs and * Do not arrive at the venue before these stated times for your camp stoves are OK. No candles or flames in tents. type of ticket. No Lifeguard On Duty - Swim at your own risk. Please note there is no lifeguard Alter Able and Family Camp Options are available. Family campers on duty and that rocks can be slick and the river swift in spots. will be directed to the family camp upon entry into the event. Alter Able campers are required to contact the Mateel office at (707) 923-3368 or email Don’t Drink & Drive - Please drink responsibly and be sure to take the shuttle [email protected] to make arrangements in advance. or find a designated driver if you’ve had any alcohol and intend to leave the concert site. RV Spaces are by advance reservation only and are already sold out for the 2013 event. Please note that RV sites do not have hook-ups. Quiet onboard Be Prepared - Bring hats, layers of clothing, biodegradable sunscreen/ soaps, generators are ok. coolers, adequate camping gear, flashlights, and lots of drinking water. Other Local Camping Options - Please visit the camping page at Safety First/ Safety Last - This is a family event and we want every child, woman, www.reggaeontheriver.com for more info about other private campgrounds and man to be safe. Take care of yourself and those around you. in the area, including Richardson Grove State Park, Benbow Valley RV, and Protect Our Environment Richardson Grove RV & Family Camp. Help Us Protect The Eel River - The wild and scenic Eel River is a beautiful but Parking Options imperiled waterway. Protection of this resource is of paramount importance to On-site weekend parking- $40 per standard size vehicle. our local community and also to the future of Reggae On The River. $40 extra for small trailers. Allows parking all weekend with no ins and outs. Day parking - Please note that there is no day parking on site. Various lots from Piercy to Benbow and Garberville to Redway offer day parking options- both free and for charge- with complimentary shuttle service. The main festi- val day parking lots are the Golf Lot in Benbow and at the Richardson Grove RV & Family Camp. Please see the parking page of www.reggaeontheriver. com for pricing and additional information. Festival Shuttle Service This complimentary service is the best way for local attendees and those staying in hotels/ private campgrounds to access the festival. Hours of operation are 30 minutes before the concert bowl opens each day (posted above in General Information) until close of the concert bowl each evening. Schedules will be posted at all shuttle stops with approximate pick up times. There will be two main shuttle routes. Conserve water - Feel free to drink up at one of our drinking stations, but A French’s Camp short loop will provide regular service to/ from: please use as little water as possible for your camp, shower, and other needs. • French’s Camp Festival Site Wash yourself before swimming - Please shower off (to wash off any sunscreens, • Cooks Valley Patriot/ Richardson etc) and be sure to urinate (just in case) before entering the river to swim. Grove RV & Family Camp Use only bio-degradable soaps and sunscreen - We request that all attendees • Richardson Grove State Park use exclusively bio-degradable sunscreen, tanning lotions, soaps/ shampoos, A town shuttle will provide etc, and that you restrict use of all soaps and shampoos to the public shower regular service to/ from: only. Please visit the campground store if you neglected to bring bio-degradable • French’s Camp Festival Site products with you. • Chevron Station (Garberville) • Majestic Center (Redway) Leave no trace - * Shuttle busses will also pick up/ Pack out what you pack in. drop off regularly at the Golf Lot in Benbow.
6 Mateel Community Center Vending information Vending In The Concert Bowl The Art Cave Please note the concert bowl will be open during the following hours: Look for the live performance painters and you’ll know you’ve reached The Art Thursday Noon to 1am Cave. A veritable lion’s den of reggae influenced fine art, some of which was Friday 9am to 2am freshly created at the festival. Featuring the works of Marjory Brown, Noa, Jack Saturday 9am to 2am Eastgate, Matt Jones, Cinnamin Price, Lucy Stanley, Yuma, and Bree Smith, most Sunday 9am to 9pm pieces are for sale and benefit both the artist and the Mateel Community Center. Reggae On The River Information & Merchandise Booths Performer Merchandise Visit the Performer Merchandise Booth for artist meet and greets and to pick up the latest music/ gear by many of our featured festival performers. Help support these great artists and take home a CD or shirt to extend your Reggae On The River experience. Vending In The Campground (& Beyond) Campground Store The local chapter of Support Our Schools (SOS) will run this 24-hour campground store which offers cold sodas, hot coffee, snack foods, and basic amenities like sunscreen, band-aids, toothpaste, and camping items. Public Ice Sales Located outside the north concert bowl entrance, Salmon Creek VFD will offer public sale ice to fill those thirsty coolers. Open all weekend- 8am to 8pm. • Program guides, stage schedules and other festival info • Limited edition Reggae On The River t-shirts & merchandise Late Night Food • Reggae on the River collectible memorabilia- including stickers, posters, Late night food options will be available in the campground to service shirts, hats, CDs, DVDs, and more hungry patrons at times when the concert bowl is closed. Look for this just • Mateel memberships and community center info outside the north entrance to the concert bowl. • Mateel merchandise- including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, stainless steel Local Neighbor Businesses water bottles, and more We encourage you to support our local neighbor businesses. Please refer to • Glow sticks the festival map for specific locations, all of which are either walking distance • Public phone and cell phone charging station or served by the festival shuttle. • Stuff check- for $5.00 you can check your stuff in a safe location while you enjoy the festival. Free for MCC members. • One Log House - an historic tourist attraction offering sandwiches, coffee, and gifts Vending Booths • Richardson Grove RV and Family Camp- offering day use festival parking, tent/ RV camping, and a small campground supplies store Always a favorite festival attraction, more than 60 handcraft, import, non-profit, and food vendors will line the French’s Camp concert bowl. Take a stroll to enjoy • Cooks Valley Patriot Station - offering gas, snack foods, cold drinks, beer/ a wide variety of offerings from longtime Reggae On The River participants wine, etc and a host of new vendors offering everything from food and refreshments • Thunderbird Mountain Trading Company - offering Native American to crafts of every variety, plus lots of great sponsor and non-profit informa- jewelry, salmon jerky, and gifts tion booths. Please also note that all Reggae food concessions benefit local • Grandfather Tree - offering beautiful wooden keepsakes to commemorate non-profit organizations. your trip to redwood country • Benbow Inn - offering fine dining and lodging in an historic hotel; also Reggae on the River Site Map features the adjacent Benbow Valley RV/ tent campground and golf course
2013 Reggae on the River 7 Masters Of Ceremonies
Doug Green - One of the founders and the original emcee of Reggae on the River, Doug has emceed reggae and world music events from the tip Emcees Also Performing In of Baja Mexico to Vashon Island, WA for over 30 years. As President of the Mateel board, he has worked closely Thursday Night Concert with staff to bring the festival home to French’s Camp and is honored to be part of the team that is making ROTR once again an event for the community and by Ishi Dube - Born in India and raised in the community. Our Reggae experience is whatever northern California, Ishi Dube’s is a seasoned we want it to be. It is up to us to create the community musician whose sweet vocals carry a melodic we want. roots sway, but neither is he a stranger to a rougher tougher dancehall deejay delivery. Agnes Patak – Agnes has been involved with From the days of Massagana to his more ROTR since the beginning- photographing, running recent work on Lion Camp and the 2010 riddim the press tent, emceeing, and beyond. Over the years release, Like Rain, Ishi Dube is here to stay. she has interviewed just about every reggae and world music artist out there and has also been the host of the Wisdom - Progressive music artist, World Beat Show on KMUD for 26 years (and still going Wisdom, has been in the forefront of the strong). We are proud to include her as one of the few Bay Area’s hip hop/reggae culture for well female emcees of a major festival. over a decade. Committed to a path of self- mastery through meditation and spiritual Hoy Kersh – Hoy loves the Mateel and was one of growth, Wisdom has just released his third its founding members more than 33 years ago. She full-length album, Full Spectrum featuring started cooking at ROTR in the early days and later Sizzla and Michael Rose. performed at the event numerous times with her reggae band, Massawa. In recent years she’s been a Stevie Culture - Rastafarian born, Stevie regular festival emcee and remains an active member Culture has been chanting on the microphone of the Mateel family and local community. in Jamaica since he was a youth and provided backing vocals for the likes of Garnett Silk and Spliff Skankin’ – Veteran emcee and reggae DJ, Dennis Brown. Currently residing in Humboldt Spliff Skankin’, has been a fixture at ROTR for years. He County, CA, Stevie’s new album, Conscious is a founding member of the seminal Bay Area sound Step is now available on iTunes. system, Massive Sound International, and is a popular host of reggae radio programs on KPFA and KFJC. He will be both emceeing and spinning tracks for us throughout the weekend. DJs & Sound Systems Second Nature Sound – A Southern Humboldt County based DJ crew One Wise – One Wise Sound has been representing the Humboldt County with roots in hip hop/reggae production, live music, and radio. This local sound Reggae scene since 2001. With a diverse arsenal of original productions, remixes, is on the rise and plays the best reggae, hip-hop and remixes everywhere from mixtapes, deep crates, and dub plates they won the Club Dread Sound Clash mountain tops to packed clubs. in San Francisco back to back in 2010 and 2011. I & I Vibrations – Founded at the turn of 2006, I & I casts a crew from WBLK - Started in California in 2000, this sound is operated by DJ Jacques NoCal to NoVA playing dub to roots and hip hop to Latin, along with mash ups, and DJ Guacamole. They host a weekly party in Sebastopol, play festivals remixes and breaks as needed. throughout the state, Cannabis Cup events in Amsterdam, and a series of mix Blessed Coast Sound – A growing stack of vinyl birthed Blessed Coast CDs by DJ Jacques have garnered attention to their sound by the public and in 2006 and they now provide a firm foundation for the reggae scene that thrives industry folks alike. here in the Pacific Northwest (Santa Cruz, CA to Bellingham, WA). Red Rasta – Conscious reggae DJ residing in rural Humboldt County, Red Massive Sound International – Massive Sound Int’l consists of DJ’s Rasta is the host of The Reggae Revival radio show and podcast, owner of Robert Rankin & Spliff Skankin who have been spinning Reggae music in the Conscious Selections Sound System, Oneness Creations Graphic Design, and Bay Area on radio (KKUP, KFJC, KPFA), in the clubs and at festivals for almost 30 Ital Corner Jamaican style vegan food. years and they’ve been DJing Reggae on the River since the 80’s. Guerrilla Takeover – Armed with exclusive dub plates and remixes Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi – Originally based out of New York and and the biggest tunes out of Jamaica, Mendocino County’s Guerrilla Takeover now located in the Bay Area, JWS holds over 12 sound clash trophies and is always turns up the heat with some rude boy tunes and something real for the operated by Rocker-T, Jah Yzer, King I-Vier and Irie Dole. ladies, too. DJ Stepwise – One of Latin America’s most well-known reggae selectors, Brimstone – At the controls is DJ Crown, who spends vast amounts of Stepwise hails from Argentina, currently resides in the Bay Area, and splits his time in his home studio each year recording reggae mixtapes titled, Big Tunes, time between the American continents heading up Galang International Sound putting out three out in the past five years. Based in Oregon, Brimstone plays and the Guiding Star Agency. every week in Eugene. Rude Lion – Started in 1996 on the banks of California’s Eel River, Rude Lion Dub Cowboy – Since 1999, Dub Cowboy has been on the bill for over is a high energy, dance-friendly DJ who has opened for every major reggae act 1,000 local events and is currently spinning five nights a week and produces to pass through Humboldt County. the #1 reggae radio show in Humboldt County, the Reggae Jamdown on KHSU. Selecta Green B – Green B hosts Dancehall Saturday Nights on The Joint on Sirius XM42 radio and is part of Coo-Yah! Ladeez Sound System, through And more! which she keeps a regular reggae party in San Francisco.
8 Mateel Community Center Stage Schedule
Thursday FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY AUGust 1 AUGust 2 AUGust 3 AUGust 4 Early Arrival Kick Off Event: 12:00 Opening Ceremony 11:00 Reggae Angels Featuring: MC Zulu, Stevie Culture, 11:00 Paula Fuga + Wisdom, Ishi Dube, Joseph Israel, 12:30 Woven Roots 11:40 Prezident Brown Mike Love Trio Ras Indio, Jade Steel, Madi Simmons, 1:10 Army 1:15 The Meditations Travis B. & Tito Minott 12:35 Garifuna Collective With special guests: Chronixx, Kabaka 2:35 Toussaint The Liberator 2:50 Blue King Brown 2:10 Prestige Pyramid, Nkulee Dube, Army & more! 4:15 Sierra Leone Refugee A.S. 4:30 Les Nubians DJs: Second Nature Sound, I & I 2:55 Junior Kelly Vibrations, Blessed Coast Sound, DJ 5:55 Nkulee Dube 6:10 Rockamovya 4:40 Rootz Underground Stepwise, Massive Sound International, 7:35 Kabaka Pyramid 7:50 Natural Black Jah Warrior Shelter, Hi-Fi, Rude Lion, 6:30 Morgan Heritage WBLK, One Wise, Red Rasta, Guerrilla 8:15 Chronixx & The Zincfence 9:35 Anthony B Takeover, Brimstone, Dub Cowboy, 9:40 JBoog & Hot Rain 11:30 Julian Marley & Selecta Green B… plus reggae dub poet Ras Marcus Benjamin 11:30 Tarrus Riley & Blak Soil The Uprising Band
Early arrival kick-off THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
Featured Vocalists - Performing Track and Acoustic Sets
Joseph Israel - Guided by reggae music since Reggae Dub Poet — he was a little youth in Arkansas, Israel will be playing Ras Marcus Benjamin – Born and an acoustic solo set mixing rock, jazz and folk to raised in Brooklyn, New York, Benjamin has a rockers reggae bass. In 2004, he was invited to been writing and performing poetry for nearly open for a sold out Ziggy Marley show in Arkansas three decades. In the lineage of Jamaican Rasta which prompted the making of his debut album, culture, Benjamin will release Dub Talking, a live Gone are the Days, recorded at Tuff Gong Studios. recording of his spoken word over nyabinghi drumming this summer 2013. Ras Indio - The man who put Belize on the musical map, Ras Indio combines traditional African Plus All-Star Guests: elements with the edgier side of roots reggae. Releasing more than four albums since 1999, Indio MC Zulu - Panamanian born and Chicago has continued to keep the attention of reggae fans bred, MC Zulu pays his respects to the DJ driven with his unique vocal delivery and energetic stage Caribbean culture with trademark megaphone presence. in hand and a distinctive blend of electro bass grooves and dancehall vocals. Jade Steel - Singer songwriter from San Francisco and raised in rural Humboldt County, CA, - With multiple chart toppers, Steel loves what he does and consistently reinvents Chronixx Chronixx killed it at this year’s Rebel Salute in his himself through music. A world beat artist, he has home country of Jamaica and will be making his performed in Brazil, Jamaica, Thailand, South California debut at ROTR. America and India. His latest CD is entitled, Children of Humboldt. Madi Simmons - Passionately creating music Nkulee Dube - Back by popular demand, this for over 20 years, Simmons is a Rasta born and raised daughter of South African reggae legend, Lucky in the United States and is ever ready to spread the Dube, Nkulee is garnering international attention good message of reggae. He currently resides in for her fresh remaking of roots reggae and neo- Humboldt County, CA and fronts the ensemble the soul with a distinct African flavor. Mighty Redwood Ambassadors. Travis B. – The lead singer for the dub roots Kabaka Pyramid - One of the toughest reggae band, Woven Roots, Travis B. was born lyricists coming out of Kingston, Jamaica, Kabaka in the mountains, raised in the hills, and is a real harnesses the power of hip hop while riding on roots man, farmer, and permaculture advocate. dancehall and roots reggae rhythms. Having created hundreds of songs, he is a powerful presence, guaranteed to pump the crowd with his Army - Representing the roots reggae renaissance explosive authenticity. coming out of St. Croix, Army’s simultaneously soothing and invigorating voice springs from a place Tito Minott - Tito Minott originally hails from seeking spiritual renewal and justice for all people. San Diego, CA and has just released a new solo LP on vinyl only, Mon, Keep it Crucial, that speaks to And a few surprises you won’t all walks of life. Recently transplanted to Humboldt want to miss! County, he is a bright new light on our local reggae scene.
2013 Reggae on the River 9 10 Mateel Community Center 2013 Reggae on the River 11 Artist Bios FRIDAY, August 2
Woven Roots 12:30 pm Army 1:10 pm The music of Woven Roots is inspired by living close to the earth in the deep Born Fritzmaurice Williams and raised on St. Croix, Army represents the roots wilderness of Humboldt County. The group of life-long musical visionaries is on reggae renaissance coming out of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Beginning his musical a quest to create original music channeling powerful lyrics over a harmony of journey at the age of five in the youth choir at his local church, a love of jazz roots reggae and dub styles. Choosing to step away from the mainstream path of and other diverse musical styles led him to pick up the saxophone. He went the exploitative and destructive technologies of advanced industrial economies, on to study music in New Woven Roots seeks to York and grew into an use music as a vessel accomplished vocalist to spread a message before making the of reciprocity for the surprising decision to natural systems on join the U.S. Army. After earth. Their most a stint, he chose to recent release, Respect refocus on his musical All Things, finds them career and returned to St. further communicating Croix, where he became about changing toward actively involved in the environmentally sound VI reggae scene. He was methods for providing quickly snatched up by our basic human needs Dub Rise Records, who released his debut CD, Yesterday’s News, and its follow-up, of food, energy and Struggler, both of which were hailed as refreshingly original. Without getting shelter. We are proud caught up in the commercialism of modern life, Army, with hits like “Rasta to present to you, Woven Roots, modern day, real rebel music straight from Awake” seeks spiritual renewal, justice for all people and universal positivity our northwest mountaintops serving both as the backing band for Army, as through his simultaneously soothing and invigorating voice. well as playing a set of their own.
Without getting caught up in the commercialism of modern life, Army, with hits like “Rasta Awake” seeks spiritual renewal, justice for all people and universal positivity through his simultaneously “ soothing and invigorating voice.
12 Mateel Community Center Toussaint The Liberator with Amandla 2:35 pm Toussaint the Liberator has grown from a boy with deep spiritual roots singing at local churches in Indiana to a man embodying the spirit of the historical rebel from whom he takes his name. His lyrics and the call and the response heritage from which he draws his inspiration spark a fire in the hearts of his listeners. Asked to join Soulive in 2006 as their lead singer, Toussaint penned all the lyrics for the group’s acclaimed album, No Place Like Soul, and in 2010 he collaborated with St.Croix’s I grade Records to release his first solo album, Black Gold. A second solo album, recorded throw-back analogue style by I Dwell Records in Sonoma, CA entitled, Where I Lead (2012), features tracks with Mikey General and Kulcha Knox. Toussaint’s latest project, Amandla, is the fruition of a quest wherein Toussaint has finally come together with players who truly represent the message of his music. Showcasing the talent and wisdom of the venerable Ras Iba, Amandla weaves together influences ranging from gospel to neo-soul to hip-hop and boasts years of experience on and off the stage working within the world of music. Soon to release their first album together, Power Link, their stage show meanwhile blazes the way with a new sound in reggae music and is an infectiously spiritual experience leaving crowds dancing and completely enchanted. Roots in a modern time!
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars 4:15 pm
From their humble beginnings in Guinean refugee camps to performing on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, this group has risen from the ashes of war to global stardom. In the mid-1990s, upon a Canadian relief agency donating two beat up electric guitars, a single microphone and a meager sound system, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars soon became a potent example of the redeeming power of music. Although an acclaimed documentary film gave them an initial boost into the public’s attention, their music has since found them having established an identity based as much on skill, imagination and charisma as on their undeniably touching story. Their music translates the hardships they’ve endured along with the current global issues of hunger and the gap between rich and poor into bright, danceable melodies. One of Africa’s top touring and recording bands, their 2012 release Radio Salone (meaning “Sierra Leone” in their native language Krio) is their strongest, most confident work to date, representing a new musical high point for the group as it emanates life-affirming positivity; a joyful mix of roots reggae with West African stylings, afrobeat, funk and more.
Sierra Leon’es Refugee All Stars emanate life-affirming positivity; a joyful mix “ of roots reggae with West African stylings, afrobeat, funk and more.
2013 Reggae on the River 13 Nkulee Dube 5:55 pm Back by popular demand after an incredible performance at ROTR 2012, and this time in the company of her full South African based band, this daughter of South African reggae icon, Lucky Dube, was born with music in her blood. One of the most exciting additions to the worldwide pop music landscape, no female artist has managed to fuse ethno- soul, jazz, and reggae in one singer/songwriter package like Nkulee Dube. In only a short span of time since entering this challenging industry, she was nominated for a whopping six awards at the 31st Annual International World and Reggae Music Awards (IRAWMA), earning her a coveted place in history as not only the first artist to be nominated for so many awards in a single year, but as the first non-Caribbean born artist to be nominated at the awards. A rising star with a fresh blend of roots reggae and neo-soul and a distinctly African sound, Nkulee returns to ROTR this year after having received the IRAWMA award for Most Promising. She is focusing this year on both her music tour as well as her Nkulee Production company which joins music, fashion and jewelry design, all elements she models exquisitely in person.
Kabaka Pyramid 7:35 pm One of the tuffest lyricists to come out of Kingston, Jamaica, Keron “Kabaka Pyramid” Salmon is a multi-talented song-writer, DJ, rapper, chanter and producer. His musical style blends the lyricism of hip-hop, with the energy and melody of reggae and dancehall. “To me reggae and hip-hop go hand in hand....when they procreate, rebel music is born! Some believe that each art form must remain pure....I’m not here to oppose,” says Kabaka, “But fusion is the foodstuff of evolution, and evolution is constant, both physically and spiritually.” The artist’s towering name comes from “Kabaka” which is Ugandan for “King” and Pyramids which are thought by the artist to house the mathematical proportions of universal laws that are eminent in the creation of this universe. Kabaka Pyramid made his first major break-through in 2007 and in 2011 released the EP Rebel Music which shows the world where Kabaka is looking to take Jamaican music. As one of the hottest emerging artists in Jamaica right now, this highly anticipated ROTR set with JA’s Zincfence band will be his California festival debut.
Chronixx & The Zincfence 8:15pm In his first ever Cali festival, riding high with chart toppers like “Warrior,” “Behind Curtain,” and “Beat & A Mic” Chronixx is one of the most exciting artists on the scene today. Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica in 1992, Chronixx was the stage name his friends bestowed on him, replacing the name “Little Chronicle” he was given as the junior to his father, the musician Chronicle. Chronixx wrote his first song at the age of five and became choir director and worship leader at the age of 11. At 14, he started producing and
14 Mateel Community Center building riddims for artists such as Konshens, composing riddims such as the “Freezer Riddim” for Icebox Records and voicing artists, including Popcaan. After his brother’s death in 2009, Chronixx became more inspired to push out, and Ramone’s as fate would have it he stepped out militantly with a unique voice, armed with lyrics and an accompanying musical sound. Many hailed Chronixx’s performance Bakery at this year’s Rebel Salute as deadly. Chronixx will be backed by the Zincfence will be backed by The Zincfence, which consists primarily of former students & Cafe of the Edna Manley College in Kingston, Jamaica.
Freshly Roasted Coffee J Boog & Hot Rain 9:40 pm Espresso • Desserts This artist’s irresistible blend of island and reggae sounds are what made “Let’s Do It Again” a smash hit in both the clubs and on the airwaves. Raised in Compton, Breakfast Pastries California with Samoan ancestry, J Boog’s south central swag and Hawaiian hang loose attitude find a natural home in reggae music. Captivating audiences Sandwiches, worldwide with his highly-acclaimed debut album, 2007’s Hear Me Roar, his multi- Soups & Salads genre style blends reggae, R&B, hip-hop, and Polynesian Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner soul with his own original street flair. Following the at our Harrison Cafe success of his debut release, he joined the Wash House Wedding & Specialty Cakes Music family in 2008 and started working with Gramps Bread • Catering Morgan, on his second disc, which was recorded in a variety of historic Jamaican studios and features tracks D with reggae giants, Richie Spice, Tarrus Riley, and Morgan RAOMOpNeEnSB AKERaYiClOyM . Heritage. His album, Back Yard Boogie (2010), produced by RCATA EUREKA the legendary Don Corleon, A MCKINLEYVILLE At Wildberries 2297 Harrison 442-1336 ShoppingCenter is credited with changing the role of Polynesian artists in mainstream music. Marketplace, 209 E Street 445-2923 839-3383 J-Boog is a playful, fun spirit with a luv-a-dub music vibration and his live 826-1088 At Pierson’s 476-0401 performances are pure lava!
Tarrus Riley & Blak Soil 11: 3 0 p m Leading a resurgence of traditional roots reggae, Tarrus Riley embodies a rare blend of wisdom, maturity and street cred. Awarded Best singer, Best Male vocalist, Cultural Artist, Song of the Year, Best Song by various institutions, his expressive, instantly recognizable voice, lyrics and melodies capture the ups and downs of love and life in a way that is both familiar to his island audience and accessible to the whole world. Not the first to throw his candidacy in the hat of roots revival torch bearers, the name Tarrus Riley is nonetheless being mentioned in the same breath as esteemed vocalists Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs and Beres Hammond. His debut album, Challenges, was followed by Parables, which was greeted with widespread acclaim and spawned the hit singles, “Lion Paw,” “Stay with You,” and “She’s Royal” among others. “I target women and children with my music because slavery tampered with the woman’s mind and that’s why I wrote ‘She’s Royal.’ She’s the head of the household so she has the power to influence the young men and women of tomorrow.” Born in the Bronx and raised between Florida and Jamaica, Tarrus is the son of reggae singer Jimmy Riley, a member of the seminal 1960s harmony group, The Techniques. Tarrus grew up admiring dancehall stars Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton and started his career as a DJ (dancehall parlance for rapping). With his fifth album coming out any day, Tarrus Riley is also known to feature such artists as the DJ Konshens, hardcore dancehall singer Demarco and the polarizing Jamaican figure, Vybz Kartel. Tarrus Riley stands out and holds his own in the reggae mainstream amidst coarser fare on the JA charts. “We need the youngsters in JA to listen where this roots music is coming from. We need to come out as one instead of everybody mix up mix up and bad mouthing each other. We need to show unity and we need to show strength.”
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Bob Marley was so pleased with their harmony that he brought them back to add Reggae Angels 11:00 am their vocals to “Rastaman Currently based in Oakland, CA, the Reggae Angels have one of the most Live Up” and “Blackman extensive discographies of any American based reggae act. Their 12th and Redemption,” just to name most recent CD dropped a few. Like a living time in November – Turn on capsule, The Meditations the Light, is agreed to be represent the golden age their strongest album to of reggae, which showcased date. The Reggae Angels a three-part harmony with a – the messengers - see backing roots reggae band. their work as offering The Meditations have remained active in the recording industry, having also musical guidance to helped numerous artists and producers develop their musical careers. This themselves and others special homecoming performance will be their first time back at the festival for righteous living. With since the very first one in 1984 and their presence helps us celebrate a return proverbial words and to our roots as well. lyrics affirming good character, entailing the positive human Blue King qualities of love, hope, chivalry, gratitude and generosity, they clarify Brown and exalt the teaching 2:50 pm of the prophets. The Reggae Angels’ live show is well groomed after years of touring and recording with an ever dynamic and spontaneous live presence Hailed by Carlos Santana as full of happy, uplifting sounds. “the voice of the street and the band of the future,” Blue King Brown is Australia’s Prezident Brown 11: 4 0 a m premiere urban roots crew. An award-winning eight- The champion of new roots and reality consciousness, Prezident Brown is known piece outfit led by the as much for his deep vibrating vocals as he is for his dancehall toasting style. relentless energy of Natalie He got his start performing on local sound systems in Jamaica in the 1980s and started a recording career in the mid-90s. The most formative influence on Prezident Brown was producer and sound system operator Jack Ruby. Ruby saw something special in young Slim Brown; he took Slim Brown under his wing, re-named him Prezident Brown and appointed him resident M.C. of his Hi- Power Sound System, traveling worldwide. After the sound system era changed following Jack Ruby’s death in 1989, and a massive roots revival swept across Jamaica washing gun and slackness lyrics out of the dance halls, the time was right for Prezident Brown to truly be heard. The Prez not only sings about righteousness, but strives to live it in his personal life. He is now more involved in his music than ever before. In addition to vocals, he’s now producing and playing instruments. Touting his recently released album, I Sound Is From Creation, Prezident Brown consistently uplifts and strengthens his audiences through dynamic performances grounded in Nyabinghi drumbeats.
The Meditations 1:15 pm Bob Marley’s favorite harmony trio, The Meditations - Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke and Winston Watson, recorded their first hit single “Woman is Like a Shadow” in 1974 at Channel One Recording Studio and their first album Message from The Meditations was produced by Dobby Dobson. Instantly, the group’s vocal style captured the hearts of reggae fans around the world and led to collaborations with Lee Scratch Perry. Perry, who produced for Bob Marley and the Wailers, asked them to do back-up vocals for “Punky Reggae Party,” featuring Bob on lead vocals.
16 Mateel Community Center Pa’apa’a, BKB brings a dancehall, roots, rock and afro groove mash-up to their incendiary live set. BKB’s cultural heritage includes Samoan, Native American, Basque and Mexican forebears and their vision extends far beyond the stage. They fiercely believe that another world is possible and that music is a powerful tool to be used to rewrite and realize this world free of the misfortunes of greed and poverty. Their hard hitting lyrics and beats stand up for freedom while their lyrics are charged with a burning sense of justice. Their first album, Stand Up (2006) was followed by WorldWize (2010) which featured special guests, Jah Mason, Sly & Robbie and Queen Ifrica. This year’s performance at ROTR is sure to include new music from their much anticipated, forthcoming album.
Les Nubians 4:30 pm The vibrant Parisian slam poetry circuit served as the incubator for French/ Cameroonian sister duo, Helene and Celia Faussart, to cultivate their art. The sisters soon adopted the moniker Les Nubians and set to work crafting an a capella, R&B hybrid inflected with Afro-Caribbean rhythmic sensibilities. They have earned a Grammy nomination and worldwide attention with a pair of major label releases and have since maintained an influential and infectious presence in the hip-hop and soul vanguard. Known for their innovative musical approach and glamorous afropean style, they are widely appealing on the urban music scene world-wide. With jazzy nuances, hard hitting drum and bass lines, harmonious melodies and conscious proclamations, Les Nubians manages to make the blend of so many diverse elements seem logical and organic as it all springs naturally from their multi-cultural lives.
Rockamovya 6:10 pm In their world festival premier, this inter-generational collaboration features modern jazz’s most ubiquitous guitarist (Will Bernard), roots reggae’s most prolific drummer (Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace) and three players from America’s biggest reggae band (Groundation). Although they perform an array of Jamaican popular music from NATURAL FOODS ska to dancehall, they are firmly planted in roots reggae, which is not only a logical reflection of the Groundation sound, but allows them to tap in directly to the source as Horsemouth is one of the original creators of that particular style. However, they also venture out, and Bernard’s majestic lead lines and wild tone experiments along with Marcus Urani’s (Groundation) patchwork of Analog Synthesizer, B-3 Organ, and Rhodes Piano lines add new depth to the texture of reggae. All of this combined with the distinctive wailing cry of Harrison Stafford SERVIN on vocals, the thunderous bass of Ryan Newman (Groundation), and the often- G T HE emulated, but never replicated “Horsemouth” makes for some of the freshest HU SI M sounding music today. Rockamovya reaches across demographics and genres INC BO ON E 1 LDT ATI to entice and enthrall listeners of any and every tribe. 1982 N Natural Black 7:50 pm Originally from Guyana and now based In Jamaica, this talented vocalist has been on reggae’s frontlines for the past decade. 783 LOCUST ST. GARBERVILLE CA. 95542 Born Mortimer Softley, he was PH. 7070-923-2452 Fax 707-923-5062 nicknamed Black and White WWW.CHAUTAUQUANATURALFOODS.COM because of his love for dressing in
2013 Reggae on the River 17 that color code though his Jamaican counterparts later renamed him Natural Black. Upon his arrival to JA, Black found work as a welder and coffee picker Julian Marley & The Uprising Band while recording in his spare time. With a host of big tunes, including the monster 11:30 pm track, “Far From Reality,” Natural Black has long been on the list of Most Wanted Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Barbados-born, Lucy Pounder, artists on the west coast. Though the artist made the media news last spring for is a Grammy award nominated, roots-reggae musician, singer-songwriter, cutting his locks and turning from a roots approach to more of a dancehall fire, producer and humanitarian. In the same tradition as his father, Julian “Ju Ju” he has returned to writing conscious music and is charging into 2013 with four Marley is a devout Rastafarian whose music is inspired by life and spirituality. new singles- all conscious reggae anthems- a move which has fans overjoyed Born in London, England on June 4, 1975, Julian is the only son of Bob for his inaugural ROTR performance! Marley born and raised in the U.K. “Growing up in London remains a large part of who I am today. I feel privileged to be a part of the musical roots that my father laid in England. As the Anthony B 9:35 pm next generation of British-born Draped in the rich colors of African cloth, his trademark staff in hand, and his reggae artists, I look forward to dreadlocks wrapped regally upon his head, Anthony B has been steadfast in relating the cultural gifts and his mission to represent the poor and oppressed, using sharp musical creations that have been lyrics to confront political injustices bestowed on to me back onto the and bring the issues of the people international music scene.” Julian to the forefront. Born in 1976 in the frequently visited his family and northwestern parish of Trelawny, brothers Ziggy, Stephen, Damian Jamaica, his religious upbringing and Ky-Mani in Jamaica. In 1987 imbued him with a strong sense when influential Wailers drummer of spirituality although his family Carlton Barrett was murdered wasn’t pleased when he adopted outside of his home in Jamaica, Rastafari beliefs as a teenager. Julian wrote two un-released During his youth, his favorite songs, “Uprising” and “What singers were reggae legends Bob They Did Wrong” in response to Marley and Peter Tosh, both of the incident. Subsequently he whom strongly influenced his also formed a band called The style. It was in 1992 that Anthony Uprising, comprised of young Jamaican players. In 1993, Julian and his brothers B left his home-town and set formed a group called the Ghetto Youths Crew. Then, in 1996 Julian made his out to make his fateful mark on solo debut with Lion in the Morning. In 2009, Julian’s career rose to even higher Kingston’s music scene. Despite heights with the success of his Grammy Award Nominated release entitled, Awake. the trend then of girl and gun lyrics, Anthony B remained faithful to words of This album was inspired by the family who have come before says Julian, spiritual consciousness and social conviction. Anthony B has single-handedly “There is spiritual energy from the ancestors in this album.” A humanitarian raised performance standards and lyrical content for the industry through the at heart, Julian Marley naturally leans toward building on charitable missions release of over 13 albums, 1000 singles and appearances on over 13 CDs. Over and contributing to the Ghetto Youths Foundation, which in the spirit of his the years, he has collaborated with Bone Crusher, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Snoop father Bob Marley, allows the socially conscious Marley to give back to youths Dogg, R. Kelly, Martina and Toots. Anthony B continually proves himself to in various communities. Whether it’s reasoning with children at the football be one of reggae’s most prolific and engaging artists and arguably its most fields in London, or offering his time to benefit concerts, Julian consciously electrifying performer. looks toward finding ways to lend guidance to children.
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Paula Fuga & Mike Love Trio 11:00 am Garifuna Collective 12:35 pm The Paula Fuga and Mike Love Trio brings together two of the rising stars from Preserving and promoting the precious Garifuna language and culture, this the Hawaiian Islands. Paula has established herself as an ambassador of the group of accomplished, multi-generational Afro-Amerindian artists continues Hawaiian culture – having toured the world over and collaborated with artists to tour and perform in their co-founder, Andy Palacio’s memory. Andy Palacio such as India.Arie, Jack Johnson and Ziggy Marley. Mike Love, a local legend on & The Garifuna Collective’s 2007 album Wátina is one of the most praised world the Oahu music scene, recently released his debut album that was driven into music albums ever released. On the cusp of tremendous fame, Andy passed the top-5 on the iTunes Reggae away suddenly a year after Wátina was released, leaving the world to wonder charts based on his deep local following alone. Widely appealing and accessible, the trio’s 3-part vocal harmonies and Paula’s soaring, ethereal voice and genuine connection to her Hawaiian culture bring a beauty and gentleness to reggae music. Paula Fuga is a musician with a mission. A supremely talented ukulele player, she directs her thanks and praises to Ke Akua for giving her the gift of voice and vision, and she uses both talents to help bring about positive social just how big he could have become. His band continues where Andy left off, change within her islands and sharing soul-stirring songs with enchanting rhythms and powerful melodies beyond: performing at benefit inspired by their unique Afro-Amerindian cultural heritage. Descendants of concerts for charter schools and West African and indigenous Carib and Arawak peoples, today the Garifuna live instilling the Hawaiian culture primarily in Central America. The Garifuna Collective springs forth from their in the generations to come. She is a thoughtful voice, a beacon of meditation rich traditional life, adding contemporary elements that give their audiences and healing. Standing tall on the pride and powers of their island’s people, the access to the experience of exile, longing, hope and celebration that can be Paula Fuga and Mike Love Trio serves as a beacon of meditation and healing to traced back through the legacies, folklore, and rituals of humankind. all those fortunate enough to bathe in their music.
20 Mateel Community Center Prestige 2:10 pm Born Lauriston Bruce on August 22 in Clarkstown, Trelawney (JA), Prestige is a Lion who was born to roar. Initially deejaying under the name of Presley (think Elvis Presley), he recorded his first tune in 1994 with the legendary Black Scorpio Records in Jamaica. That same year, Prestige gave up meat, focused on a healthier lifestyle and chose to live more harmoniously with people. Ten years later, he started locking his hair and decided to cut fish out of his diet and became a strict vegan. Prestige’s life evolved spiritually and musically and he has proven to have developed an enchanting brand of modern roots reggae music. An artist who makes consistently brilliant music regardless of his producer, Prestige has shared the stage with the crowned prince of reggae, Dennis Brown as well as fellow greats, Beres Hammond and Luciano. One of Prestige’s own personal favorite tunes is “Miss You Mama” which was written in honor of his mother who passed away in 2002.
Junior Kelly 2:55 pm Since 2000, when his record-breaking tune “Love So Nice” stayed on the JA charts for 15 straight weeks, Kelly has consistently brought positive attention to his music. With a compelling blend of dancehall deejay and more traditional roots music, Junior Kelly is a mediator between the newer sounds of dancehall- inspired hip hop and the older roots reggae styles, bringing all audiences into the fold. Brought up in a musical family where his father and grandfather played the banjo and his mother sang at their local church, he cut his first single, “Over Her Body” in 1985 when he was 16 years old. The album, Love So Nice, was released in 2001, four years after it was recorded, delayed while its producers raised money for its promotion. Much of the money came from Kelly’s fans in his home neighborhood of Kingston. It was greeted with rave reviews in the United States, and he has since followed up with other modern classics like Smile (2003), Creation (2004), Tough Life (2005), and Red Pond (2008), plus several Greatest Hits and Best Of collections.
With a compelling blend of dancehall deejay and more traditional roots music, Junior Kelly is a mediator “ between the newer sounds of dancehall-inspired hip hop and the older roots reggae styles, bringing all audiences into the fold.
2013 Reggae on the River 21 Rootz Underground 4:40 pm ventures of their own, the collective’s first musical arrangement in five years, Here Come the Kings is set to be released this summer 2013 on VP Records. Morgan Heritage has huge cross-over appeal; culture music fans Rootz Underground represents Jamaica’s most recent contribution to the as well as roots international reggae scene. The six-member outfit uses their collective passion reggae, hip hop, R&B and dancehall fans alike are uplifted by the authentic to create a sound that pushes the boundaries of rock, jam, reggae and beyond. rockaz style of Morgan Heritage. “Know yourself and don’t sell out yourself or With their signature electric yet organic, gritty yet soulful textures, this band your culture to be like someone else or accepted by a certain sect in society,” manages to harness the essence that the reggae aficionado was captivated explains Peetah. Ever uplifting, Morgan Heritage is back with new confidence by in the 1970s while simultaneously connecting the youth to the messages and continued to commitment to heal the world through music. Gramps of Rastafari. With a firm grasp on the foundation as they bring back the band passionately declares, “It’s not about changing the message,” which unfailingly format that Jamaican reggae was built on, Rootz Underground molds their has been one of love, dignity, respect, and praising Jah, “but delivering the shows around the world against Kingston’s discerning audiences. Maintaining message to a new generation.” The tight-knit Morgan tribe believes the youth their popularity in the underground music scene, they are touring in support of of Jamaica have strayed away from their island’s rich culture. “Shabba, Shaggy, their new album, Return of the Righteous, with an added horn and percussion these people captivated foreign markets because they were different,” explains section. Moving forward, this group of musicians is trailblazing the way with Peetah, “but still 100% Jamaican. Reggae artists need to realize that what we their modern day social consciousness, their positive energy, and lyrically do is precious. We must value what we have because the public wants us for conscious music. Rootz Underground is the band you can count on to deliver who we are.” This groundbreaking return of reggae’s royal family, Morgan an unparalleled, explosive live stage performance guaranteed to reinvigorate Heritage, and their performance at Reggae on the River is arguably one of the your perspective on music. most anticipated performances of the summer.
Morgan Heritage 6:30 pm Reggae’s most beloved family act, Morgan Heritage is also one of reggae music’s most successful bands. Formed in 1994 by five children of reggae artist, Denroy Morgan, they made their first appearance on stage at Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica. In two decades, they have a number of hit albums including Don’t Haffi Dread and More Teachings. The ultra-dynamic set of siblings consists of Peetah Morgan (vocals), Una Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Roy “Gramps” Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan (rhythm guitar) and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan (percussion / vocals). After respective solo careers and music
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