*SEEFARI - lead and background vocals, lead, slide and rhythm guitars, keyboards, percussion, bass, hand drums, melodica, harmonica, drum programming
*I-Jah Melody - vocals, percussion
*Basim Blunt - bass
*Ras Kuti Dread - drums, percussion, hand drums
*Jabari - hand drums, percussion, drums
*Jonathan Dread - Keyboards, Vocals
*Ras Robert - hand drums
Auxilliary musicians -
*Monkey - bass, vocals
*Danny Sauers - tenor and alto saxophones, percussion
*Stan Middleton - trombone, percussion, vocals
*Joe Swora - guitar
*Drummy G - Percussion, hand drums
*Kirby - hand drums, percussion
*Ed Marthey - keyboards
*Curtis Sanford - drums, percussion, vocals
*Ras Ciam - lead guitar, vocals, percussion
*Yusef - drums, percussion, vocal
*Mikey - lead and rhythm guitars, vocal
Influences
Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear, Toots and the Maytals, Dennis Brown, Israel Vibration, The Itals, Sugar Minott, Luciano, U-roy, Big Youth, Admiral Tibet, Garnett Silk, Culture, Mighty Diamonds, Abysynnians, Tony Rebel, Linval Thompson, Augustus Pablo, Lee Perry, Sly & Robbie, Ben Harper, Greatful Dead, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley, Ziggy Marley, Michigan and Smiley, Tristan Palmer, Mad Professor, Macka Bee, Aswad, Yellowman, The Ojays, Otis Redding, B.B. King, The Gladiators, Siter Carol, Brigadier Jerry, John Holt, Jimmy Riley, The Congos, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Ohio Players, Third World, Jimmy Cliff, King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Lucky Dube, Sonny Akosuns, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Muddy Waters, Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton, George Clinton ...
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Sounds Like
Bob Marley, Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Midnite, Toots and the Maytals, Ben Harper, I Wayne, Sizzla, Ernest Ranglin, UB40, Jimmy Cliff
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________________________________________________________________________One of modern reggae's most dynamic live performers, SEEFARI has a reputation for being a unique artist who appeals to fans of all ages and
backgrounds. SEEFARI has headlined dozens of major reggae festivals and performed for hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic reggae fans across the USA, including four years headlining the Bob Marley Festival Tour. A seminal figure in the sub-genre known as "American Reggae" SEEFARI has performed annually for several thousand hometown fans at the Dayton Reggae Festival (the midwest's longest running reggae festival) for an astounding 21 years in a row! SEEFARI shows are legendary for their passion and excitement. Sojourner Tre of Clevelandreggae.com wrote of a recent SEEFARI show with Israel Vibration "SEEFARI was nothing short of a roots sound power."
SEEFARI continues to expand his fan base to an international level
with his latest CD "Rasta Italist". The disc has garnered rave reviews and heavy radio airplay in the USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. A track from the CD "Mary Jane" is the winner of an AMMA Award for "Best Reggae Song 2008". "Rootsman" another song from the CD, is featured on "Island Hoppers" TV (available internationally through the Sunsports channel.) SEEFARI's music has also been on numerous CD compilations and in feature films.
SEEFARI's energetic performance style and charismatic stage presence as well as his reverent, soulful interpretations of Bob Marley's music earned him a 4-year headlining spot on the National Bob Marley Festival Tour . SEEFARI's acclaim as a musical innovator has attracted outstanding musicians to seek him out. A seasoned veteran of stage and studio, SEEFARI has worked with musicians from around the world including studio work with legendary Jamaican producer/songwriter Anthony "Sangie" Davis (who worked with Bob Marley and Lee Perry). SEEFARI has shared the stage with many reggae legends including Toots & the Maytals, The Wailers, Israel Vibration, Steel Pulse, The Congos, Mikey Dread (who invited SEEFARI onstage to sing during his set) and even dancehall superstar Beenieman. He has been backed by some of the best reggae bands in the USA including bands from New Orleans, Chicago, Houston and Columbus. SEEFARI's own world-class reggae band (with horn section) features some of the best musicians in the USA.
With an ever-growing following as diverse as the international community and a live show like no other, SEEFARI is poised to pave the way for modern roots music in the 21st Century. His energetic stage presence and distinctive vocal style create a unique and exciting concert experience that always gets the crowd up on its feet. His sizzlin' hot band flexes roots, rub-a-dub and dancehall reggae with the ease of seasoned pros. SEEFARI works the crowd into a frenzy and always leaves them pumped up and screaming for more!
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Be Happy Be Safe More Love More Life - No War No Strife keep shine RastafarI is the Almighty! Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year Jah bless You. Drigo
Hi, Seefari! Thank you for your kind note. Always a pleasure to connect with fellow musicians from all over the globe. Sending you warmest wishes from Seattle for a wonderful holiday season. Linda
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