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Reggae Jazz Band, Groundation, Unleashes New Studio Album "Building An Ark" and Video For First Single Humility
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Hailing from California’s Bay Area, Groundation released their new studio album, entitled Building An Ark, on April 24, 2012 via Dub Rockers/VP/Universal Music. This 10-track set is the first release off the new imprint Dub Rockers from reggae giant VP Records. The internationally acclaimed band stays true to the essence of their dynamic sound— capturing the true spirit of roots reggae while blending elements of jazz, funk, latin and transcendental dub. The album’s hypnotic funk-based rhythms move from earthy percussion-based ...
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Groundation Announces 10th Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour
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JamBase
Groundation Announces 10th Annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour
Groundation What compels an internationally successful music group to set out on a tribute tour? Why would a constantly in-demand touring band with a diverse and growing fan base spend what little time they have available playing someone else's music? Well, Groundation is no ordinary band and the music of Robert Nesta Marley is not just any other collection of music.
Groundation began their annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour in ...
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Groundation: Here I AM
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JamBase
By: Dennis Cook
With elements of Cuban son, and 70s soul-jazz melded to a strong roots reggae, Groundation are traditionalists unbound by pure tradition. There's little doubt anyone who strongly vibes with Bob Marley & The Wailers and Steel Pulse won't dig Here I Am (Young Tree Records) a great deal, but there's a sumptuous reach riding inside their largely easy skankin'. Vocally, Groundation are miles ahead of most of their competition, with guitarist-singer Harrison Stafford melding sweetly with songbirds ...
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