The new favorite surf, reggae and ska band in Southern California is Tunnel Vision. Four musicians who grew up in the San Clemente region playing instruments and riding skateboards and surfboards make up the band. The Punk Rock, Reggae and Ska music of groups like The Descendents, Black Flag, Misfits, Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, The Expendables, NoFX, Rancid and Reel Big Fish had a big... read full bio
One of the greatest reggae bands ever, UB40, has sold more than 70 million CDs worldwide. The band, which was formed in the multicultural city of Birmingham, blends pop and reggae elements to produce music that appeals to listeners of various backgrounds. The politically charged lyrics of UB40's classic songs, like Red Red Wine, Kingston Town, Rat in Mi Kitchen, and... read full bio
Vieux Farka Toure, also known as The Hendrix of the Sahara, is a Malian singer and guitarist. Vieux is the son of legendary Malian guitar player Ali Farka Toure. His music is an eclectic mix of African, reggae, French, and folk genres. His second studio album, Fondo, reached number five on Billboards World Albums Chart and was included in the... read full bio
DJ Walshy Fire is a member of the dancehall reggae-influenced group Major Lazer founded by Diplo. Walshy Fire has toured with Black Chiney, who had a great influence on the formation of Major Lazer with its mash ups that blend hip hop or R&B rhythms with reggae and R&B artist vocal tracks. The mixtapes that Black Chiney created served as... read full bio
To date, WAR has sold nearly fifty million records and performs for 1,000,000 people a year. Among their many achievements, WAR has been honored with seventeen gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. These include: triple Platinum The World Is A Ghetto, multi-Platinum Why Can’t We Be Friends All Day Music, and Deliver the World, and Gold singles from their Quad platinum... read full bio
Nate and Travis Wheeland, along with Marcus Agundes and Eric Bumb are The Wheeland Brothers. They infuse reggae style with their passion for hanging out on the beach and riding the waves. They are SoCal raised, burrito loving, surfing brothers who's music reflects the laid-back, fun loving life they embrace. They have two albums: 'Toast to the Coast' and 'Muchos... read full bio
The adventurous brother-and-sister combo Wild Belle creates eclectic, vividly detailed indie music that draws inspiration from many different genres, including reggae, Afrobeat, soul and many more. With the release of their full-length debut, Isles, the duo performed on numerous television shows, went on tour throughout the world and made appearances at significant music festivals. The group chose the independent road and released... read full bio
""King"" Yellowman as he is known, because he is the king of the dancehall, is one of the most popular reggae artists to have come from Jamaica. He has been performing his high-energy show in front of sold-out crowds and he continues to tour with his long time backing band, the Sagittarius Band.... read full bio
A two-time MOBO Award winner, YolanDa Brown OBE's music is a delectable blend of reggae, jazz and soul. She has performed live shows with The Temptations, Billy Ocean, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy, Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics and Rick Astley. She is now writing music for Sesame Street, a television... read full bio
Young drummer and producer Yussef Dayes, one of the most exciting and inventive in the UK, has been deeply immersed in jazz for as long as he can remember. He has been honing his sound ever since his father gave him his first drum set when he was four years old. He is most recognized for his work with his... read full bio
Kevin “Yvad” Davy is a singer-songwriter who was formerly the lead singer of The Bob Marley Wailers Band. Yvad currently has his own band called One Tribe Band which is based out of Miami, Florida. The group performs a mixture of roots, rock, reggae, modern reggae, rock and ska music. As a solo artist, Yvad started his career at Tuff... read full bio
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers is a reggae family group of Jamaican descent. The band is compromised of the children of music legend Bob Marley, and was formed when they were in their pre-teens. They started the group at the request of their late father, Bob Marley, who composed their first song, “Children Playing in the Streets” four years... read full bio
Zuzu embodies what it means to be a millennial artist; she is a front woman who exudes confidence, as well as a songwriter, producer, director, actor and comic book illustrator. She also stars in and directs all of her videos, records a sizable portion of her music at her home studio in Liverpool and enjoys collecting vintage guitars. Her willingness to push the envelope... read full bio
