Josh Millican: Vocals.
Manny "Manteka" San Gabriel: Soundsystem, Live PA.
Stingah: Collaborator (Vocals)
Influences
Bob Marley, Matisyahu, Isreal Vibrations, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Jacob Miller, Sublime, Spearhead, Burning Spear, Eek-A-Mouse, Dezarie, Simon and Garfunkel, CSNY, Steel Pulse, Kottonmouth Kings, Sister Nancy, Bushman, Midnite, Gentleman, Third World, The Mighty Diamonds, Roots Tonic, Bunny Wailer, The Abyssinians, The Congos, Max Romeo, Culture, Lee "Scratch" Perry, King Tubby, Jane's Addiction, The Gladiators, Black Uhuru, Scientist, Dr. Alimantado, Wailing Souls, Big Youth, Augustus Pablo, Alpha Blondy, Don Carlos, Buju Banton, Luciano, Barrington Levy, Morgan Heritage, Damien Marley, Reggae Cowboys, Misty in Roots, Ziggy Marley, Jah Cure, Dr. Isreal, Ta-Shma, Vegitation, Bad Brains, Slightly Stoopid, Long Beach Dub All Stars, Groundation, John Brown's Body, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant, Pepper, 311, Dub Trio, Joseph Isreal, Heavyweight Dub Champion, Nine Inch Nails
Sounds Like
"Love the CD!" Apostle from Heavyweight Dub Champion
While drawing immensely from the sounds and spirituality of Reggae music, Temple of roots is probably best describes as "Alternative Hip Hop". Defying conventional Rap and Dancehall stereotypes, Temple of Roots are nonviolent, spiritual, politically aware, anti-materialist vegetarians.
Vocalist/Poet Josh “the Scribe” Millican and multi-instrumentalist Manny “Manteka” San Gabriel began working together as founding members of the political Hip Hop trio “Dead Sea Scribes” in early 2004 (www.myspace.com/deadseascribes). When this group disbanded in 2006, the duo continued collaborating and dubbed themselves “Temple of Roots”. Singer Linda "Stingah" Hurshman wrote lyrics, recorded, and gigged with the group from 2006 until her departure in mid 2008.
Josh Millican came to the Bay Area from Southern California by way of UC Santa Cruz. A nationally recognized “Slam Poet” in the 90’s, Josh began his love affair with live music as lead vocalist of “North Spaulding Sick Boys,” a Los Angeles based punk-metal outfit. Years later in Oakland, he was recruited into the conscious hip-hop group “One Over Crew”. These days, Josh continues to write and cultivate his unique, urgent-yet-mellow flow.
Musically, Manny “Manteka” San Gabriel IS Temple of Roots. Mixing electronics with organic instruments, Manteka builds each track from conception through final master. A native of Puerto Rico born to Filipino parents, he's well versed in guitar, bass, keys, piano, drums, and (most importantly) production. Live, this one-man-band brings a custom rigged PA System, invoking the old-school Dancehall vibes created by Dub pioneers King Tubby and the Scientist. Often playing without a set list (and without pausing between songs) Manteka drenches each track in effects on the fly, making each performance one-of-a-kind.
Radio Stations currently playing Temple of Roots include: KSVY (Sonoma), KPFA (Berkeley), and KALX (UC Berkeley).
For booking and/or a demo, contact Josh at 510-388-7417 or templeofroots@yahoo.com.
Peace and One Love
Have just put up a new track on my profile for You to enjoy :) Its called "Sitar Falling" and is a nice relaxing kind of ambient fusion track for a change ,-)
"TighT" is also happy to have contributed the opening track for the newest "50 Full Moons" Psytrance Compilation wich can be downloaded for Free in full CD quality... just click on pic below.
Greetings Temple of Roots, Respect Raspect I Give Thanks For Reaching Out, Making The Connection And The Friendship !!!!!!! Please Stay Close At JOHNNYALLEN. COM Blessed Love
Just letting you know that our EP “Or Am I A Nightmare?” is up and available for purchase online at CDbaby, Amazon, iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, and many of your other favorite internet music stores! Check it out and let us know what you think!
Hola a todos! Presenting.... [da, da DAH!!] our debut album... Gringolandia!
Please come celebrate with us and get your dance on at our album release festival on AUGUST 8 (08-08-08) at ASHKENAZ in Berkeley!!
It will feature performances by Last Legal Magic, Abdoulaye Diakate, MamaCoatl, and traditional West African and Colombian dance.
Album artist Tobias Greene (drawinginthedark. com) will be painting faces, and Nathan Hiatt will be painting on stage as we rock out... there's a rumor of bike-powered smoothies, too - boo-ya!
The festivities will kick off at 8:08pm with Drummm, a hands-on facilitated drummm workshop.
Ashkenaz is always ALL AGES, and wheelchair accessible.
The Time 4 Hemp PotCast series celebrates its' 1 year anniversary with an EXCLUSIVE interview with Muck Sticky who is celebrating the release of his NEW CD, 'Muck Sticky Is My Friend - and it's free to download at http://www. Time4Hemp. TV.
Kick back and enjoy a few songs from Muck's new CD and some great conversation about all the events in his life as he takes Time 4 Hemp.
Also featured is a special tribute to one of the Founding Fathers of American Pop Culture and a true Freedom Fighter, George Carlin.
Please pass this information on to everyone you feel would enjoy it.
Blessing and guidance, thanks for being a friend. I would just like to inform you of my coming album; UNTOUCHABLE - a gift from Jah to me, please check out the songs on myspace page and go to my website for more information www. amazon-bluenile. com/index2. html
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