SOULJAH

Souljah was formed back in 1998. At first, it was named Arigatoo. Then along with the expanding music that Souljah made, Souljah decided to change the name to Souljah at 2005. With Arigatoo, Souljah did some compilation albums; one with Authority Records from Japan, titled Asian Ska Foundation in 2003 and the other was with Sony Music Indonesia, titled Ska Mania back in 2000. And in 2003, Arigatoo released full album titled Kami Bukan Perawan Lagi (We're Not Virgins Anymore). Later on, in 2005 Souljah released their first album, entitled "Breaking The Roots", with hit single Jamaica's Away. In 2007, Souljah released second album, titled "Bersamamu" (To Be With You), with hit single Bersamamu. For now, Souljah albums distributed only in Indonesia. But for you who live outside Indonesia, you can buy our songs at itunes. In 2009 Souljah released their third album which called Mestakung; a short for Semesta Mendukung (Universe Supports). The album completed the 'trilogy' red-yellow-green. If somebody has all Souljah's albums and keep it side by side from the first one, then you'll get the color; red, yellow, and green. Souljah is actively doing shows in Indonesia, mostly in Jakarta and area nearby. Aside of that they also started up their own record company called Offbeat Music Indonesia. Souljah is about to start producing their fourth album soon. 

DISCOGRAPHY :

BREAKING THE ROOTS
  BERSAMAMU (Password: stevenieca.com)
  MESTAKUNG

MOVE ON

The Expanders

The Expanders began playing reggae music together in the summer of 2003, and today are one of the most respected and hardest working reggae bands in Southern California. They have come to be known for their vintage "rockers" style of reggae, played in the tradition of classic 1970s Jamaican groups like The Ethiopians, Culture, The Mighty Diamonds, etc. Their music emphasizes three-part vocal harmonies and strong song writing. In addition to performing their own original material and rare Jamaican scorchers, since 2006 The Expanders have been the backing band of choice for legendary Jamaican singers when they come to California to perform, having backed such classic artists as Alton Ellis, The Maytones, The Ethiopians, The Wailing Souls, and many more. For two years in a row they were featured at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Mendocino County, where their performances were praised in "The Beat" magazine as having recreated "the old classic Kingston rocksteady sound to a T". They have been frequent guests on SoCal radio shows such as "Reggae Central w/ Chuck Foster" (90.7 fm) and "The Reggae Show w/ Junor Francis" (88.9 fm). In addition to playing in The Expanders, several members of the band also play in Hepcat, The Lions, Chris Murray Combo, See Spot and Boogaloo Assassins.

Discography :

Old Time Something come Back Again

Melbourne Ska Orchestra

In 2003, the time was right. A world-record attempt to have the largest number of horn players on stage at the same time playing the ska-skank saw a slew of musicians take the stage at St Kilda’s Gershwin Room, and although nobody remembered to check if the record had actually been set, from this sold-out performance the Melbourne Ska Orchestra was born. Assembled from some of Australia’s preeminent names in Ska and Reggae and fronted by inimitable frontman Nicky Bomba (Bomba, Bustamento, John Butler Trio), the soaring popularity of the band is seeing the MSO fast becoming a fixture of Australia’s musical landscape.

Now, after more than a decade of sold-out shows and electrifying festival appearances the MSO has come together to produce a different kind of record. Their self-titled debut album showcases the versatility of a genre that has influenced some of the most venerated names in music, from Bob Marley to Gwen Stefani, as well as demonstrating a uniquely Australian vision of the exuberance and freewheeling colour of contemporary Ska.

DISCOGRAPHY :

Rude And Ready(2012)

Melbourne Ska Orchestra (2013)

PRESSURE COOKER

We are Pressure Cooker. We play roots reggae, rocksteady and ska music. We are proudly based in Boston, Mass. and have been making original music since 1997.

We've released seven full-length albums and performed live over the past 15 years, with some of the greats of the genre here in Boston, around New England and in a few other places around the United States. The music we've made is available worldwide.

Discography :

Pressure Cooker (1999)

I Want To Tell You (2001)

Committed (2003)

Burning Fence (2004)

Future's History (2006)

What She Wants (2009)

Wherever You Go (2012)

       

Subculture Film by Don letts

Don Letts has been joining the countercultural dots for almost forty years, coming to notoriety in London during the late 1970s, running Acme Attractions and introducing an entire generation of punks to reggae as DJ at the Roxy Club. Now, as Fred Perry approaches its 60th anniversary, in 2012, he will celebrate the integral part that the brand continues to play in shaping youth culture.

 

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