I YAHN I ARKESTRA

Bio:

Revolutionary & Rootical , Politically Powerful, Socially Conscious and Spiritually Poignant , Reggae, Psychedelic, Dub, Dub, Dub, Where a performance is more like a birth and the Lush sounds of an old Nyabingi Groundation keep the eternal heartbeat underneath cosmic jams led by Dj RasJah D and the Mother/Daughter Kaseaopia who founded and are,, the I YAHN I of their Arkestra. Consisting of anywhere from 5 to 8 members, I Yahn I Arkestra was founded by independent artists Kaseaopia and Jah D, who have spent their lives in Livication of Wholistic living, Love of Humanity, and the study of Healing through earth traditions and ancient cultures. Always Independent, self recorded ,and self produced. Kasea & D began to create their unique music and vocals in the post Reagan pre Clinton era of Papa Bush's reign. Fighting for equal rights and justice in the streets of Bmore town and working for a Conscious existance . Moving to Philly in the early 90's to study art ,theater ,healing and music they continued to write and create original, political, conscious music and experimental theatrical productions, together while connecting with Philadelphia's rich musical heritage, underground art and political scene and the never ending flow of world class musicians, performers, teachers ,and music producers and forming the core unit of musicians that makes up the Arkestra today.
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..   I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace) > Revolutionary, Socially Conscious, Politically Poignant, and Spiritually Vibrant. ****************************.**************************************************** I and I Arkestra, Psychedelic , Dub, Reggae, with a cutting edge East Coast Vibe. Roots Reggae to Steppers, Hip Hop to Latin, Jazz, and Indian Influences, Ambient soaring Vocals, Ragga Rasta Dj, World Music and DUB,,, DUB.,,,,Did we say DUB!!! Singers and Players of instruments From Earth and far beyond . Where every show Uplifts and Delivers and Conscious lyrics flow. I and I , performing strictly Original Tunes. D.S.M. and Kaseaopia , co/founders/lead vocals and the Heart of I and I, have played up and down The East Coast with their project I yahn I Arkestra, which has opened for bands such as Lee Scratch Perry, Luciano, Yellow Man, Jr Reid, Israel Vibrations, Mad Professor, Nasio Fontaine, Gregory Issacs, Inner Visions, The Meditations and Everything to name a few, and have played festivals such as The Summer Reggae Jam -Delaware, Vermont Roots Reggae Festival, The Peoples Festival-A Tribute to Bob Marley - Delaware, The World Music For World Peace Festival -Phila, The Clark Park Festival, The Bethlehem Music Festival -Pa. , The Shhhh Freedom Festival/Southern State Hemp Festival - Forksville Pa , The Save The Bay Water Festival - Va. , Scotty Paluza - New York , The Philly Fringe Fest , Musefest - New York , Dewey Beach High Tide Music Fest - Delaware ,Chucks Pharm - State College Pa. , Bucks County Music Fest and More. On International, National and Local Stages, for over 12 years, I Yahn I Arkestra has proven itself as a World Class, Professional force to be reckoned with in both the Jam Band n Reggae/World Music Genre's. With Seasoned players from Philly's best bands like Rah M Sungee ( The Blue Method/ Xande Cruz), Elliot Garland (Philly Slick/ Akillies & the Oddicy) , I Yahn I Arkestra is a not to miss act of inspiration , musical talent, and exploration....continuing to push the Boundaries of music, Social/Spiritual Consciousness and Lyrical Capabilities in what seems a well spring of potential that continues to flow....

Member Since:

February 21, 2006

Members:

Ras Jah D - Lead Vocals, Synth, Percussion, Production, Sound Tech, Studio Tech, Lyrics, Music,,,Kaseaopia - Lead Vocals, Percussion, Back up Vocals, Lyrics, Music,,, Elliot Garland - Drums, Keys, Bass,Music,,,Rah M Sungee - Bass, Music,,,, Brad Pennock - Rhythm n Dub Guitar,,, Le Josh - Percussion,,, Joseph I - Word Sound Poet
Hola Jah

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I YAHN I ARKESTRA | MySpace Music Videos The TLA in Philadelphia with Lee Scratch Perry & The Mad Professor " Amazing....... Most Amazing Indie Band EVER! A Must See Live!! { TRUE SPIRIT WARRIORS } very original stlye......My favorite album 2007!".......Darly - CD BABY.

Influences:

Born out of a Love and Deep Spiritual Connection to Sacred Music and Culture around the world , coupled with a quest for knowledge of the divine, self awareness, societal awareness and the experience of Oneness and Journey through Artistic Expression, came I Yahn I Arkestra - An evolving Musical - Artistic - and Spiritual Project, with the background and capability to cross and mix many styles of music and performance disciplines , to serve and communicate the emotion of an experience or idea beyond the confines of traditional genre and medium......

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Some Venues Played************** TLA/PHILMOORE.... WORLD CAFE LIVE DOWNSTAIRS AND UPSTAIRS.... NORTH STAR BAR..... M ROOM..... THE FIRE....... JC DOBBS/PONTIAC GRILLE...... BRASS LANTERN- Reading Pa........ PENGUINS - Arbutus MD...... LOONEYS PUB - Bel Aire MD....... MILL CREEK TAVERN....... THE ROTUNDA.......... CASTAWAYS - Ithaca New York.......... AUTUMN CAFE - Oneonta New York..... LIONS DEN - New York , New York....... THE OAK - Oneonta , New York......... and many more...

Record Label:

Inity