IMANI HEKIMA- keyboards/lead vocals (and all vocals/instruments on the recordings heard here), STUART MITCHELL- drums, TOBIE CARPENTER- guitars, PHILIPPE CLEGG- bass
Influences
The Specials, Bob Marley, UB40, Sly and Robbie, Scientist, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, India.Arie- and many others.
Imani's songs stem from a wealth of musical and life experience. As keyboardist/main songwriter with Bradford ska/reggae outfit Spectre in the 1980s, the band earned support slots to Lee Scratch Perry, Augustus Pablo, Aswad, Junior Delgado, Eek a Mouse & The Redskins. An accomplished pianist, he also has a BA honours degree in music and taught piano privately throughout the 1990s.
He began gigging as a solo artist in the early Noughties, briefly as part of all sibling trio Real Eyez, who supported Dennis Rollins. As if to underline his versatility, Imani also gigs as a solo pianist performing Hindi film songs as instrumentals at Asian weddings and concerts (including a recent support slot to acclaimed Asian artist Raghav- see www.myspace.com/bollywoodpiano)
He plans to self release his debut album in 2009, co-produced with his close friend Chris Thomas (Soulfunktion Productions)- a chance to share his soulful and socially conscious work with a wider audience. Thanks to Jack Eames for the photography, check him at www.jackeames.com. You can find Imani on Facebook too. FRIEND REQUESTS NOTE: Please include a message with your invite, it will most likely be ignored otherwise.
Here is Imani's song "The Robots' Rebellion". Video created by Ian Geddes http://www.youtube.com/user/sixyearsleft . Create your own visitor map!
You are most welcome King, and thanks for stopping by my little space.
To the center, I`ve attempted to decipher, feather-dusting the artifact known as my optimism in hopes of finding a cell still breathing even slightly by which to regenerate a few dead cells. To begin from the simplest of organisms, returning to the mental bliss that occurs by way of figurative rainbows over the hill your`e standing on.
In your music, I have felt the promise of better days. And I thank you, pray for your continued insight, and wish for your Eternal Enlightenment.
So, you can always find me somewhere on your road, heading toward the general direction of your spectrum....
I thought, perhaps, that it was the spring weather, hearkening back to days of my youth. My ignorance, my innocence. Same thing? All depends. I even began to imagine that it was the meditation that greets my mornings before I begin my day. Introspection can be refreshing can`t it? When it came down to it, I knew that it was something else.
Having my Spirit blessed by a Beautiful Mind & Soul is more invigorating that I would give credit to until I heard your songs. As I've heard it said, "the most beautiful things in life can neither be seen or heard, they must be felt." Like understanding that the potential lies in something, but never being certain of its fruition in one's lifetime. It was affirmed at the click of a mouse, it seems. I should never assume......indeed.
May you continue to be a vessel of truth and a reservoir of love, and may wisdom flow from your lips like breath itself.
c r a s h -'The Amazing' released 07-11-09 taken from:
' c r a s h - Themes For Life Vol. 2 '
Lodge Studios November 2009:
Completed today is the final track off Themes For Life vol 2'. The Album is now complete in terms of composition but the final adjustments will be made over the next 2 months resulting in a release date of not later than 31st January 2010.
The double album will be available on iTunes, Amazon and direct from Lodge Studios on either 16 or 24 bit formats.
All that remains is the composition of 3 final tracks for 'Themes For Life Vol. 1' which are more downtempo and less orchestrated.
This latest track should be enjoyed loud and at the end of the day preferably between two high quality speakers in the open air on top of a mountain...
'One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure its worth watching'
• Full Beaver Moon - November Full Beaver Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for winter. It is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty Moon.
Ohhh I get it now.. lol... Well thank you very much for your friend request, I look forward to checking out your music and I hope you gain something from my page, it's very eccentric :)..! Take care
Yes, that's right, we have just released our debut album, Back to Square One! You can get your hands on ten tracks of guitar driven ska for just £8 (including P&P) by going to visit our new online secure shop at http://www.truebeat.co.uk/products_4.html
We hope you enjoy listening to the album as much as we've enjoyed making it.
Eyup Imani... Thanks so much to you, Stuart, Philippe and Tobie for coming down and rocking the place. The crowd really enjoyed your set and it was a treat for me to catch those songs with a full band. Thanks for helping the cause. I hope I can be of some use getting you further gigs in Sheff... as I say I'm not usually a promoter, but I will certainly be keeping you in mind and spreading the word! Big ups, Lucian
yowzer imani....not doin partys at the moment ....but i will have a wordwith a few of my mates who need bands on in carlise for you!!!! good luck man.... ive got a baby comin in feb....so im carming down a bit!!!!! peaceout homie da klown,miss sheepish...and merlin da bump!!!!
Kickin it with the Youth: Guest Amir (aka Loon of Bad Boy Records): You are invited to this event that I̵.. http://bit.ly/R5rOh #fb Sunday October 4 at 2pm California time Brother Amir will be talking about how he became Muslim
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sending love and blessings your way may your weekend be full of joy and smiles
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