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Released: Oct 19, 2006
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  • Genre: Reggae

    Location Albuquerque, New Mexico, Un

    Profile Views: 73342

    Last Login: 4/5/2011

    Member Since 10/19/2006

    Website NATIVEROOTS.NET

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Formed in 1997 by musician/composer John Williams and vocalist/lyricist Shkeme Garcia, Albuquerque based Native Roots is a band dedicated to the sound and spirit of Native American and Reggae music. Strongly rooted by life experiences, the realities of reservation upbringings and the impacts of Reggae music, Native Roots' genre-melding composition uniquely reaches out to audiences through live performances that have become an exceptional and dynamic addition to the international reggae music scene and Native American genre. Through danceable world beats and positive lyrical themes of language, culture, elders, youth, empowerment and love, Native Roots soldiers on with Brother Bob Marley's global "One Love" message reaching out to all audiences, all ages and all the time continuing to celebrate the ever strong Native American and Indigenous People. Well traveled, Native Roots' has performed throughout "Native America", Reggae festivals, New Zealand and have been showcased within premier lineups which have included reggae greats such as: Kenyatta Hill of Culture, Katchafire, Israel Vibration, Burning Spear, and Toots and the Maytals.
  • Members

    John Williams Emmett Shkeme Garcia Carlo Johnson Jahson Garduno Joey Evans Kurt Wyaco
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    Happy Birthday to bassist Carlo Johnson! http://t.co/o42gReSj00

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    Happy Birthday to lead singer/lyricist Shkeme! http://t.co/wSbzMVoI4q

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    I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/iPbULRrsnb

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    I posted 17 photos on Facebook in the album "#NATIVEROOTS" http://t.co/kBKJcuETAu

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