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Respect | Chala

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Chala Based on the island of Maui, the band CHALA is a collective of extremely talented musicians from around the world. Their sound is melting pot of Reggae, Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Latin grooves. The band has released three music videos for the songs ‘Can’t Stop Smiling’, ‘New Beginnings’ and ‘Let It Rain’. CHALA […]

Respect | Nakeeba Amaniyea

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Nakeeba Amaniyea Early exposure to the music industry only intrigued and enhanced the musical artistry of Nakeeba Amaniyea. The daughter of Grammy nominated and international reggae pioneer, Sister Carol, demonstrated singing and songwriting talents as early as the age of 10. Nakeeba would sing and perform with her siblings on her parents’ ‘Eastman Sound’ in […]

Respect | Fari Di Future

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Fari Di Future Upcoming Roots & Reggae vocalist Kemani Ifari Powell, was born on Dec 29, 1986. Rightfully known as Fari Di Future, he hails from the beautiful island of Jamaica. Raised in Kingston, within the peaceful community of Cooreville Gardens, Fari is no stranger to the arts, having been brought up in a musical […]

Respect | Dread Radio

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Dread Radio This was the notion conceptualized by top Trini Reggae Dj’s – the Lion Twins – which subsequently prompted the establishment of Dread Radio. In 2016, the Lion Twins embarked on a career changing move, and decided to switch their focus, dedicating their energy exclusively to Reggae music. The brothers believe the power of […]

Respect | Alistair Monroe

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Alistair Monroe With a rich family history of artistry and hospitality, Alistair is the founding member of Cubamera, a cultural exchange music program with missions to promote exchanges between USA and Cuba provided through music and artistic platforms, the North Beach Jazz Festival and the Band Shell Music Summit in Golden Gate Park which benefited […]

Respect | Tendekasha

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Tendekasha Tendekasha, born Francisco Dos Passos Malheiros Dos Santos in Luanda, Angola, migrated to Portugal in 1977 at the age of eleven as a war refugee. In his youth, Tendekasha found solace in music, and through his father’s wide music collection, he versed himself in a diverse range of genres. In 1989, he moved to […]

Respect | BuzzRock

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BuzzRock Mystical Man Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Music Producer and Audio/Recording Engineer with more than 10 years experience in the Music Industry, Sadiki ‘Niamke’ Phillips brings passion, originality and timelessness to his musical creations. Born in Belmont, Trinidad, Niamke grew up in a household permeated by the sounds of both reggae icons such as, Burning Spear, […]

Respect | Kingston Rudieska

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Kingston Rudieska Everyday People The nine-piece ska band Kingston Rudieska filter and fuse ska, jazz, reggae, dub and nyahbinghi through the Korean experience. The group has drawn rave and explosive responses from fans across Asia. Through their 100+ performances each year—including a handful of large headlining seasonal shows – they won ‘The Largest Attraction’ award […]

Respect | Inna de Yard

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Inna de Yard The Soul of Jamaica INNA DE YARD bring to life the unique and original passion of singing with acoustic reggae music. Several iconic figures from Bob Marley’s island and spirited young musicians are gathered on the terrace of a house, in the hills of Kingston, to bring the essence of their musical […]

Respect | Adwela & The Uprising

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Adwela & The Uprising Warrior Adwela & the Uprising are a nationally touring and award winning seven-piece reggae band based out of Virginia. With four out of the seven members being of Jamaican descent, the essence of roots, rock, and reggae influence can be heard all throughout their music. The music created by Adwela & […]