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SIERRA LEONE’S REFUGEE ALL STARS FEATURED ON NEW ALBUM, "IN THE NAME OF LOVE: AFRICA CELEBRATES U2" -- IN STORES APRIL 1!!
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SLRAS PERFORM "YA N’DIGBA" AT FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL IN JAPAN
BLACK NATURE FEATURED ON MTVu’s "CAUSE EFFECT" PROGRAM
DOCUMENTARY FILM PREVIEW FOR "SIERRA LEONE’S REFUGEE ALL STARS" AIRED ON PBS’ ACCLAIMED P.O.V. SERIES
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Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars are a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transcendent power of music. Born in the midst of a violent, decade-long civil war, the band and its music celebrate our ability to sustain hope, inspiration and creativity even in a climate of rage, loss and madness.
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars are comprised of musicians who lived for years as refugees in the West African nation of Guinea. Before having to flee their country, all of the members of the band lived in or around Sierra Leone's capital city, Freetown. Throughout the 1990s, Freetown had remained relatively safe from the rebel war that had turned much of the country into a bloody battlefield. Then in 1999 rebels attacked the city and forced a panicked mass exodus to neighboring countries. Many of the band members separately made their way to Sembakounya Refugee Camp in Guinea. Music brought them together and through a Refugee Aid Organization they were able to acquire a couple of beat up electric guitars along with a rusted out sound system and began forming Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars.
At Sembakounya Camp, an American documentary film crew met Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. After hearing their music and listening to their stories, they decided to make the band the focus of their new film. Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars documentary film has now won thirteen major film awards at festivals across the world. The film recently aired on PBS nationwide on the Independent Documentary Film Series, Point of View (P.O.V.) and was officially released on DVD via Netflix.
The music of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars is a spirited, infectious, and soothing blend of traditional West African music, roots reggae and classic Rhythm & Blues. Their message-oriented songs decry the insanity of war, call out for social justice and wryly comment on the corruption that surrounds them. Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars use their music to transform and uplift, to carry them beyond their past, and to heal. The band has seen the worst that this world can offer - yet, through their unflinching spirit and joyful sound they celebrate the best in all of us, and thankfully, they are now sharing their message and uplifting music throughout the world.
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Hi, u really started travellin huh! Missing u bro..s,whish i stood in Salon.I still kept ur gift,wearing the rastacap with happiness,thinking back of the time we spend. Hope ya all healthy. Big Up! Maya
More tour dates! More Tour dates!! PLEASE More Tour dates! More Tour Dates! More CHICAGO Tour Dates!!!!!!!!!! Summer is right around the corner;LET'S book some gigs already. 1 luv
I saw the documentary about you and as soon as I heard you guys singing, I was hooked. One of the best and most significant movies I have seen in a while.
Hi I know that you might be too far to make this event but i hope to see you so You are invited to come and party with us on the 21st. a must see event. If you cant make it Tell a friend or just forward. I will be performing live