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Artist:Ras Jahknow

Genres:
  • Roots
Melbourne, VIC

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Track: Jah Sta Li by Ras Jahknow
Track: Jah Sta LiGenres:
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    Track: Peoples Music by Ras Jahknow
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      About

      Originating from the heart of Cape Verde West Africa, Ras Jahknow ushers an innovative reggae style drawing their worldly sound from a variety of countries from Ethiopia, Brazil, Malaysia to Australia. Melbourne based colossal roots reggae act Ras Jahknow have just unveiled the novel single ‘What A Gwan’ and to mark the release will be touring Australia’s East Coast. Tracked by Simon Hood, recorded and mixed by Jason Heerah at the lucrative Heerah St Productions and mastered by U.S based Sterling Sounds Will Quinnel, ‘What A Gwan’ bestows the bands iconic sound of rolling bass power melded with melodic sincerity to deliver a prized strain of vintage roots reggae. Previously released debut-album ‘Jah Sta Li’ received national & international praise receiving airplay across Triple J’s ‘Roots & All’ as well as over 150 community radio station programs. Remix release ‘Jah Sta Li Dub’ was equally well received running as finalist in the prestigious ‘2015 The Age Music Victoria Awards: ...

      Members

      Ras Jahknow-Vocals / Guitar Riccardo-Keyboards Steven-Guitar/ Backing Vocals Zelalem-Drums/ Backing Vocals Ben-Bass Joel-Sax Ted-Trumpet Jono-Trombone

      Sounds Like

      Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Blue King Brown

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