California Roots Festival: Rebelution & Michael Franti - Thursday in Monterey - May 25, 2023

Thievery Corporation

9 concerts

Thievery Corporation is Washington, D.C. duo Eric Hilton and Rob Garza, known for genre-blending electronic music (trip-hop, dub, bossa nova, reggae). Debut Sounds from the Thievery Hi-Fi (1996); “Lebanese Blonde” appeared on the Grammy-winning Garden State soundtrack.

Rebelution

1 concert

Founded in Isla Vista, CA, Rebelution broke out with 2007 debut Courage To Grow. They scored seven consecutive #1 albums on the Billboard Reggae Chart and earned a 2017 GRAMMY nomination for Best Reggae Album, plus major U.S. sell-out tours.

Katchafire

3 concerts

Katchafire are an all-Maori roots reggae band from Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, New Zealand. Blending classic reggae with R&B, funk, dancehall and pop, they’ve released five successful studio albums, earned multiple awards and platinum sales, and sell out shows worldwide.

Atmosphere

18 concerts

Atmosphere is a hip-hop duo known for decades of prolific releases, including dozens of studio albums, EPs and side projects. Slug delivers story-driven, vulnerable lyrics, while Ant crafts soulful beats drawing from funk, rock, and reggae.

SOJA

5 concerts

SOJA are a Grammy Award-winning roots reggae band with over two decades of global touring. Their album Beauty in the Silence features collaborations with UB40, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure, and Rebelution.

Anuhea

1 concert

Anuhea is a Hawaiian contemporary singer/songwriter from Maui who debuted in 2009 with the album Anuhea, featuring "Right Love, Wrong Time." The record hit #2 on Billboard World Albums. She later released For Love (2012), Butterflies: Live (2013), and Follow Me (2017).

Mihali

10 concerts

Vermont-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Mihali is the co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle. He released his 3rd studio album Before The Dream (Ineffable Records), produced with Spencer Thomson, featuring Little Stranger, G. Love and Brett Dennen.

Michael Franti

23 concerts

Oakland, California singer/songwriter and poet Michael Franti blends R&B, hip-hop, soul, folk, rock and reggae. Founded Beatnigs and Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, then formed Spearhead; known for Top 20 hit Say Hey (I Love You) and albums Home and Stay Human.

Dub Inc

18 concerts

Dub Inc are a Saint-Etienne-based group blending reggae, dancehall and world music. Vocalists Bouchkour and Komlan sing in French, English and Kabyl. They’ve toured worldwide for years, playing major European and French festivals.

California Roots Festival

3 concerts

California Roots Festival, founded in 2010, is a premier music and art event known for its vibrant reggae, reggae rock, folk, and hip-hop acts. It is celebrated as one of the largest reggae festivals, fostering a unique community vibe of peace, love, and sustainability. The festival offers a multi-layered experience with live art and a laid-back coastal atmosphere.

Mykal Rose

Michael Rose, born in Jamaica, is known for his militant, hardcore reggae style. As Black Uhuru’s lead and solo artist, he won reggae’s first Grammy in 1984.

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Subatomic Sound System

Subatomic Sound System, NYC pioneers of live dub & bass since 1999, tours globally with legends like Lee "Scratch" Perry & Mykal Rose. Known for merging Jamaican music roots with modern sounds, they feature talents like Larry McDonald & Troy Shaka Simms. Notable works include "Super Ape Returns to Conquer" and innovative blends of dancehall, hip hop, and electronic music.

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