KINGA & THE REGGAELUTION™ is an ensemble of some of the most sought after reggae musicians from Copenhagen’s underground reggae scene (formed SIMBA NGOMA™ in 2002). A band representing experience, classic reggae grooves, suave vintage vocals and sublime arrangements. THE REGGAELUTION play fresh and melodic music based firmly on the classic drum and bass synthesis of roots rock reggae; masterly blending subtlety and harmony with a brainstorming double-barrel approach.
KINGA & THE REGGAELUTION™ galvanize an already impressive sound into something outwarldly when performing. Combining controlled energy and evocative melodies, the band manifests an understated virtuosity; applying ROOTS reggae grooves and intricate rhythm arrangements into a spirit-moving positive energy.
Charles KINGA, the driving force and head honcho of this ensemble, comes through as a polished, versatile vocalist and composer. The message unmistakeably positive thought-provoking social commentary…
THE MUSIC on this page is solely for your listening purposes; reproduction is prohibited as per applicable KODA regulations, however, DOWNLOADS are availed.
The listener should keep in mind that the sound of these songs is a culmination of rehearsal takes and live gigs recorded in the year indicated. Uploading UNCUT tracks gives authenticity to the ultimate sound, vibe and artistry of THE REGGAELUTION™ ,i.e., the sound here is what you should expect at a live gig (street scene), save for a few adjustments. The reason is to avoid blatant over-production, which is in many cases unachievable on stage. We would like to be appreciated as a live, underground band until the day a studio EP or album is released – which is soon. In the same vein, I (Kinga) wish to advance my heartfelt thanks to all the musicians I have worked with over the years especially for accommodating my compositions. I SALUTE YOU. ROOTS ROCKS!®. THANK YOU.
Definitions: *SIMBA is Swahili for Lion; *NGOMA is a Bantu word for movement, rhythm, drumming, singing and encompasses all these things and more.
Chin Ono er Danmarks mest tourende reggae/dancehall artist med 134 live-gigs under bæltet siden 2006 - både lokalt og international. Han tourede og arbejdede tæt sammen med Danmarks reggae dronning Natasja fra 2003 til hendes tragiske ulykke i sommeren 2007, og har som den eneste nulevende skandinaviske reggae artist gjort sig gældene på Jamaica, hvor han både har indspillet singler, optrådt live, samt givet interviews og live optræden på Jamaicansk radio og TV.
Chin Ono er pt i gang med at indspille et full length album PÅ DANSK, der kan forventes ude i forsommeren 2010! Der vil kun blive offentliggjort ET nummer på dansk, inden pladen er på gaden! Ellers er den eneste mulighed, for at høre det nye danske materiale (inden pladen er ude), at tage til en af Chin Ono & The Ragga Packs forårs-koncerter.
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