Chariot (Keys/Writer/Producer), Melchizedek (Percussion/Oriyah Music CEO), Sister Kellie (Background Vocals), KI Nicholas (Guitar), Brother Alvin (Bass), Brother Dillon (Drums)
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Influences
YAH, Yahoshua, Ruach Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit), Torah, The Bible, Prophecy, The Psalms (Tehilim), Luciano, The Abyssinians, The Legendary Bob Marley, I-Threes, Aswad, Steel Pulse, Bunny Wailer, Ras Michael, The Sons of Negus, Ziggy Marley, Freddy McGregor, Roots Reggae, Neo-Soul, Gospel, R&B, Funk, Old School Hip Hop, Neo-Soul, Middle Eastern Music, African High Life, Salsa, Fela, Salif Keita, Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, India Arie, Lauren Hill, Tremaine Hawkins, Chaka Khan, Sade, Zap Mama, Minnie Ripperton, Emotions, Staple Singers, Soul 2 Soul, Parliment, Eurythmics, Police, Necie Williams, Phyllis Hyman, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaugn, Andreas Vollenweider, Natalie Cole, Motown, CeCe Winans.
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'You shall generously give to him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him, because for this thing Yah your Elohim will bless you in all your work and in all your undertakings.' Dt. 15.10
Queen Makedah of Zion stirs up strictly conscious and inspirational lyrics in a unique and blessed brew of sound that melds sweet velvety-soul vocal harmonies over spicy Roots Reggae Rhythms, satisfying music lovers in a variety of formats, including Neo-Soul, Reggae, Worldbeat and Gospel.
Queen Makedah’s passion for Roots Reggae music was born as a youth growing up in some of the most controversial events of our time, The Vietnam War, Civil Rights and Black Power Movements of the 70's, inspired by the music of The Legendary Bob Marley, The I-Three's, Judy Mowatt, Marsha Griffiths, Rita Marley, Bunny Wailer and The Wailers, Steel Pulse and Third World, to name a few. Her talent as a Singer grew out of the strong jazz culture of the historical 18th and Vine Street Jazz District of Kansas City, Missouri where she was born and raised; hometown to the legendary trumpet player Charlie ‘Yard Bird’ Parker, and in it’s hay day a musical hot spot where greats like Count Basie, the George Lee Orchestra, Bennie Moten and many others got their start. At an early age, she was introduced to powerhouse jazz vocalists and storytellers like Billy Holiday and Sarah Vaughn, and soul-stirring vocalists like Aretha Franklin and Tremaine Hawkins, whose music helped shape her unique velvety-soul vocal style.
Queen Makedah’s talent as a Songwriter took off during her spiritual sojourn in Jerusalem, which lent her a cultural perspective she pours into the heartfelt lyrics of her music, inspired by the Hebrew Bible and the Psalms of David. It was in Israel that she met her musical co-writer, Brooklyn’s own Roots Reggae Writer/Producer ‘Chariot,’ whose influences include The Gladiators, The Abyssinians, Steel Pulse & Aswad. Together they collaborated with famed Israeli Roots Reggae group Roots Africa and have 3 albums, the first of which (‘The Awakening’) was co-produced by one of Reggae Music's greats, Ras Michael of the Sons of Negus from the Bob Marley era, recently featured by the Smithsonian Museum. Their second album, ‘Spiritual Healing’ introduces hot new tracks, like ‘Kadosh’ (The Holy One of Israel), ‘Freedom,’ and ‘Healer,’ to be released in the Bay Area this summer. Also due to be released this summer is a new single, Babylon Food, from the upcoming album, Humble Heart.
Her musical influences include Luciano, The Legendary Bob Marley & The I-Three’s, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Steel Pulse, Desiree, The Abyssinians, Bunny Wailer, Sly & Robbie, Ras Michael & The Sons of Negus, The Gladiators, Ziggy Marley, Aswad, Earth Wind and Fire, Prince, Culture, Billy Holiday, Chaka Khan, Mable Staples, Sade, Sarah Vaughn, Minnie Ripperton, Wanda Hutchinson, Tremaine Hawkins, Oleta Adams, Aretha Franklin, Lauren Hill, India Arie, Miriam Makeba, Salif Keita and Stevie Wonder.
She has performed before audiences at The Lima, Lima in Tel Aviv; The Barby in Tel Aviv; Club 24 in Tel Aviv; The Spring Reggae Festival at Tseelim Kibbutz, Israel; The Street Arts Festival in Tel Aviv; Barzailai in Tel Aviv; The Israel Cultural Center in Arad, Israel; The Jazzhaus in Lawrence, Kansas; Zazoo’s at Jack London Square; Owerri University in Emo State, Nigeria; and for Blacks in Government (B.I.G.); the N.A.A.C.P.; the Urban League; and Georgetown University to name a few.
For bookings or more information, contact www.queenmakedah.com or oriyahmusic@aol.com.
Everything I Need 2 Be Everyting I Want 2 Be Alwayz Haz Been, Already Inside of Me! 2 Be what I Want 2 Be, I Simply Must 'Be' What I Want 2 Be. I Am today, What I said I would Be Yesturday And Today iz All Dat MatterZ no matter what waz Yesturday. Da Choice of Who I Want 2 Be, Haz alwayz Been and Will Alwayz Be Up 2 Me! So I Am God 2 Myself, and Da God Of My Self, Cuz Even when I am Alone, I am Alwayz with Myself!
Da Lion of Judah Prinze Royal Elite Da Kingz N Da Building Yez!
When
you have learned how to decide with THE MOST HIGH, all decisions become as easy
and as right as breathing. There is no effort, and you will be led as
gently as if you were being carried down a quiet path in summer.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might. Ecclesiastes (ch. IX, v. 10)
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of
counselors there is safety.
Proverbs (ch. XI, v. 14)
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous
judgment.
John (ch. VII, v. 24) Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is
honorable, whatever, is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything
worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. [Philippians
4:8].
Bendito Amor Mi Señor y Emperatriz.
Damos Gracias a Nuestro Rey Salvador quien vive y reina en nuestros
corazones, trayendo toda la meditación y llevando la polución; Sagrado
Rey Emmanuel I Selassie I Jah Rastafari. Elevando nuestras almas a
Zion, construyendo el Templo del Amor; Mama Omega Selassie I Jah
Rastafari
UN SALUDO DE HERMANDAD Y UNIDAD . BUEN DIA PARA UD Y LOS SUYOS , UN
SALUDO DE FUERZA PARA MANTENER LA LLAMA ENCENDIDA . MOREE FYAA
GRACIAS POR ESTABLECER LA CONECSION
Greetings Empress! Hope all went well with your recent show in the bay area. I'm working on coming that way soon. Would love to see you then! Stay blessed Queen! Shalom, Zema
LET JAH BE PRAISED!!!
MAY HE OFFER YOU GUIDANCE, BLESSINGS AND FRUITFUL PRODUCTION IN ANYTHING YOU DO
FOR PROGRESS
WE ARE ONLY IN THE WORLD FOR A WHILE.....TRUST ME IT IS A WONDERFUL WORLD!!!
THANKS TO THE MOST HIGH RASTAFARI FOR YOU, I AND THE REST WHO APPRECIATE
FRIENDSHIP/BROTHERHOOD WHILE IT LASTS. A TRUE RASTA IS DEFINED BY HIS HEART AND
HOW HE INTERACTS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILIES
AND THE WORLD AS A WHOLE......HAVE A PROSPEROUS WEEK !
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