Spiritually...Christ, Life. Musically...Robert N. Marley, Black Roots, Twinkle Brothers, Gladiators, Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse of old, Mighty Diamonds, Wailing Souls, Johnny Osbourne, STX Roots...Bambu Station, Midnite, Kamaaina roots...Ooklah the Moc, Spoken word and true to the heart "I'm nothing without you" Love jams...
Joshua Alo was roots reggae's first enlisted U.S. service
member to bring conscious reggae music to and throughout the
Middle East, including the frontlines of Iraq and Europe all
while serving the nation abroad. Though Joshua has separated
from active duty service, he continues to captivate the
heart and mind with messages of faith, love and a call to
global and self awareness..."Alo's music reaches the depths
of the soul and brings a sense of tranquility, "eloquently
speaking of faith and messages appropriate for all times and
seasons." (Honolulu Star Bulletin '07). Born and raised on
the island of Oahu, Hawaii, Joshua learned to strum the
ukulele and acoustic guitar on the rhythmic shores and hills
of the island. His meditative sound clearly identifies him
as an island boy with a soulful voice that chants conscious
and uplifting lyrics, rootsy acoustic guitar and ukulele,
bluesy fender guitar solos and aggressive instrumentation
that pack a highly vintage sound remnant of Bob Marley and
the Wailers.
In early 1999, Joshua enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and
served as a mail transportation manager where his job was to
ensure the deployed U.S and coalition soldiers receive mail,
no matter where they were, to and from their loved ones back
home. This unique occupation provided him a broad global
experience and cultural understanding having been based in
Japan, Belgium, Italy, Kingdom of Bahrain, and travelled to
26 countries, to include multiple deployments to Iraq. In
the summer of 2008, Joshua returned home to Hawaii after 9
years of service to the nation. He was received with open
arms and was featured on the front covers of Oahu and Maui
newspapers and radio stations, appeared on Hawaii's leading
news channel, and electrified stages throughout the islands.
While based in northern Italy in 2007, Joshua linked with
the sensational Italian tribal roots backing band...Zion
Love. Together they toured Italy and recorded his debut
album "Answer Your Calling", which has received positive
press and renown from notoriously harsh critics. Answer
Your Calling also ranked 2nd in Brazil's Radio Reggae
Trade's Top Reggae Albums of 2007.
Everywhere he goes; Joshua sings conscious roots reggae not
only to the struggling soldier, but to all inhabitants in
first, second and third worlds alike. He writes and sings
from the depths of his heart, bringing forth visions of his
vast experiences and gained knowledge and insight from his
walk of faith. "Alo has the talent and potential to rise in
the reggae world, tempered by honesty and humility, such as
demonstrated in his confessional album title song, "Answer
Your Calling". This is not only commendable but inspiring
for listeners searching for examples of truthfulness and
authenticity in Babylon, where examples as such are not
always easy to find." (Jahworks.org magazine)
Alo is currently living in Brussels Belgium expanding his
music on an international scale. Joshua has teamed up with
hard hitting musicians from Burkina Faso, Congo and Belgium
and is getting set to enter the studio once more for production of his sophomore album "Orchid Unknown".
yes mi zeen ,"Keep" has great vibez ,hope we 'keep' in touch ,maybe some day we share our vibez together mi bredren ! nuff respect ,keep up a jah fight , best luck to ya all ...
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