Naffi-I Naffi-i was born in the UK to a family where music was the food for every feeling you had. Naffi-i’s early musical experience began at the early age of 10 yr’s old where she use to jam with her brother, sister and friends around the piano and a few bin lids for Drums. This […]
Fully Fulwood Reggae legend & founder of the crucial ‘70s Jamaican reggae band, the Soul Syndicate, George ‘Fully’ Fullwood has the well-earned recognition as being one of ‘The Greats’ in the music industry. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, October 30, 1950, Fullwood has been instrumental in shaping the sounds of Jamaican music for over 40 years. […]
Tony Chin “Tony Chin is one of the great unsung heroes of Jamaica’s golden age of reggae in the 1970’s. As the rhythm guitarist for the Soul Syndicate, the prime studio band in Kingston during that electrifying decade, Tony helped anchor some of the biggest hits of the era.” ROGER STEFFENS With a music career […]
Dennis Alcapone Dennis Alcapone (real name Dennis Smith) is one of the original Dee-Jays, a classic performer of extraordinary talent. Born in Clarendon, Jamaica in 1947, Dennis first started to DJ for the El Paso Hi-Fi in 1969. Influenced by U-Roy, his excellent DJ skills and ability to toast over the tracks made El Paso […]
Treasure Treasure was born on June 10th in St. Andrew, Jamaica. His family moved around a little until they settled in the Whitehaven area of Kingston when he was ten. Reggae has been in his life for as long as he can remember. He has fond memories of his parents dancing to first wave Ska […]
Johnny Dread Johnny Dread, (a.k.a. ‘The Dread’) quite simply transcends Reggae music into a unique blend of world beat rhythms. His musical influences are as 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 […]
Earl Zero Earl Zero is a foundation of the roots reggae scene of 70’s jamaican reggae. Born 1953 in the Greenwich Town area of Kingston, Johnson was the eldest of ten children, his father a fisherman and his mother a fishmonger. Zero began his career in the 1970s, first as a member of the group […]
Caliah Mar Caliah Mar is a Colombian singer who actually resides in Reus. Though ‘Salsa’ marked her origins in music, step by step she was discovering Soul, Ska and Reggae and it is hereby that she started entering the Jamaican rooted music. The singer has been linked throughout the years with a multitude of groups […]
Anthony John Meet Anthony John aka Mr. Music. Destined to pour more love and cultural blessings back into roots reggae music, Anthony John’s motivating lyrics attempt to eradicate the un-progressive gun chat and badman-ship, associated with reggae music. Inspired by the world of wisdom and HAILE SELASSIE! Anthony John‘s up front and humble lyrics penetrate […]
Dada Yute Caue Granello aka ‘Dada Yute’ began his musical career at the age of 17 as a background vocalist for one of the biggest Brazilian Reggae bands, ‘Lions of Israel’. Dada Yute was featured on their second album, ‘Palavra Viva’, where he recorded his first hit song entitled ‘Sofrimento Ùtil’. The band toured all over Brazil, […]
Zoro Zolile ‘ZORO’ Matikinca was born in the townships of Cape Town, Guguletu, during the peak of apartheid. The apartheid regime labeled his address Native Yard 9. Growing up under the oppression and violence, Zoro came to think of himself as a soldier early on in life. His quest was to always fight the system […]
Mellow Movement Established in 2014, Mellow Movement is the SF Bay Area’s newest up and coming band in the reggae scene. Founded by brothers Nick (also of CRSB) and Thomas, along with good friends Kyle, Bobo, and Ryan, their family-oriented vibes and strong sense of unified cultures is truly a sight to behold. They bring […]