, Ghana's Reggae Superstar, is not only a stellar
vocalist but also a serious humanitarian. He
led 15 top Ghanaian artists
in an all star musical collaboration as a benefit against
HIV/AIDS in Africa. He is truly a musician with a heart and has
been in the forefront of the war against HIV/AIDS using music to
break stigma as he goes from village to village touching
orphans. In 2007, he released his most successful album yet, “Lost
And Found.” . Apart
from enjoying massive airplay on radio and TV, he was the toast
of several performances throughout the country and beyond
topping Kenyan charts as well. His efforts were crowned with two
Ghana Music Awards in 2008 for Best Male Vocal Performance and
Best Reggae Song of the Year (Maata Family). He has toured
Australia extensively and his music is loved across Africa.
Shashsa Marley
Dawn Penn
Dawn Penn first made a name for herself during reggae's rocksteady era of the 1960s and gave the reggae world a pleasant surprise when she returned to the charts in the early '90s with a dancehall-influenced remake of her signature song "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)." which has been sampled by countless artist over the years and is still heard regularly on radio.
In 1994, Big Beat/Atlantic released No, No, No , Dawn Penn’s first full-length album since her comeback.
Dawn Penn
Culture Featuring Kenyatta Hill
Kenyatta has released his sophomore album “Live On” a tribute to
his Dad Joseph Hill and continues to make a great impression on
US and international audiences with his remarkable emergence as
the lead voice of Culture, a daunting challenge, but one he was
“born for” and for which he has so ably proven himself after
only five years. The fruitful result, Culture, one of the
greatest reggae groups of all time, continues to perform in the
US and internationally – honoring the mission and the memory of
its founder Joseph Hill. Culture featuring Kenyatta Hill will be
on US stages in 2012. Culture
Kenyatta Hill
Kenyatta’s performances as a solo artist were very well received
on his recent tour
in Argentina, Uruguay, Guatemala and Costa Rica opening
for Nonpalidece. He has
recently released a new digital CD – “Live On: A Tribute to Culture.”
Singing the songs of his father – the legendary Joseph Hill –
Kenyatta’s excellent renditions have captured new respect from
listeners. Kenyatta Hill
Check them out at
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-on-tribute-to-culture/id416570032
Inner Visions
Inner Visions are the most popular local group on St. John, USVI. Says Steve Simon/St. John’s
Blues Festival: “…they were amazing. I was blown away by the
energy, the harmonies, the whole vibe of their performance.”
Inner Visions enjoyed a successful
US
summer tour and won many new fans. They will continue touring in
2013 in support of their new release Stay Alive! Inner Visions
Saritah
New
Album “Dig Deep” release July 2013
and on tour in the US this summer. Her stellar performances
worldwide and in the US
at Joshua Tree Music Fest, Sierra Nevada World Music Fest,
NW World Reggae and elsewhere in
2011and 2012
have earned her
added respect and a
growing international fan base.
Fest We are looking to fill mostly West coast and
Canadian dates this summer.
Saritah
Antero
Richmond VA based
Antero have been
making serious waves locally
and have begun to tour and grow their fan base regionally
in 2013.
Antero is a soulfully energetic roots rock reggae band. The
sound inspires, entertains, and moves the masses with creative
drum riddims, solid thunder bass, and a unique voice. These
groups of seasoned musicians have come together as a major
presence in Virginia reggae and a staple on the local music
scene.
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