FredI
Hail JAH Rastafari,and all Blessings to InI mother(mother EARTH). FredI has been a part of the Bay Area California,Reggae Heritage since the early 1980’s. Performing in original bands like:Lambsbread,Children of Jah,Harambe & Resistance.FredI is coming from the school of conscious Roots Reggae.With a baritone voice he sings with a passion for redemption.FredI is a true Original lyricist,and is not shy from voicing his opinion of world problems.
Born in Kingston,Jamaica and growing up in the sixties,when black conscious was on a high he was definetily influence by the times.So moving farword to RASTAFARI was natural for FredI.In overstanding that RASTA foundation is:Peace & Love,Africa’s freedom from colonialism,Equal Rights and Justice for all gave FredI the road of life he would take.
As well as being a singer and lyricist FredI is also an accomplish percussionist.It goes unsaid FredI see himself as a NYABINGHI Brother.Drumming and Chanting giving praises to JAH and the EARTH is the fulfillment,for FredI.
FredI is on a mission.And Reggae Music is one of the ways he sees himself accomplishing that mission.Food Clothes and Shelther for all peoples in the World and Freedom from Injustices.That is what FredI sings for and that will bring the PEACE and LOVE the Rasta people talk about.
PRAISES and BLESSINGS. ONE LOVE,ONE HEART
Ras Joseph
Ras Joseph cultivated his musical talent as a youth growing up in the tenements of Detroit Michigan. Influenced by the sounds of Motown, rock, jazz and funk, Ras Joseph developed an eclectic crossover style of playing. Know nationally as a stellar performer and musician, Ras Joseph has lent his unique musicianship to numerous artists’ studio projects. Native Elements, Steppin Razor, Ryddim Rockers, Mystic Youth and Heartical Roots are just a few of the numerous bands Ras Joseph has contributed his “roots” style of playing to.
Moreover, during his lengthy musical career, Ras Joseph has shared the stage with international know performers. Among them are the Wailers, Alpha Blondy, Steel Pulse and legendary artists Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh.
Known among his peers as an ‘originator never an imitator”, Ras Joseph is regarded as an affable hard working player, whose contribution as musician/ artist are an asset to anyone’s musical vision.