BIO: It is said that if you don’t know your past, you don’t know your future; well Groundation knows its past, and they’re stepping into the future. While capturing the essence of true roots reggae, internationally acclaimed Groundation aims to take the art of genre-bending to new heights by blending elements of both Jazz/Funk fusion and transcendental Dub in their amalgam of sound.The name ‘Groundation’ came from the Rastafarian ceremony of the same name. Its goal of trying to get everyone on the same level so people can communicate and feel free to educate each other while also learning from each other. Groundation was founded in the fall of 1998 when three long time musicians Marcus Urani (organ/keys/piano), Ryan Newman (bass), and Harrison Stafford (guitar/lead vocals) came together to form the core of the pioneering sound. Read more »
Archive for the 7. Reggae Category
Groundation Interview Segment 1
Posted in 7. Reggae, Groundation on November 11, 2008 by Executive Producer Rich ReardinGroundation Interview Segment 2
Posted in 7. Reggae, Groundation on November 11, 2008 by Executive Producer Rich Reardin
Groundation Interview Segment 3
Posted in 7. Reggae, Groundation on November 11, 2008 by Executive Producer Rich Reardin
Bankie Banx Interview Segment 1
Posted in 7. Reggae, Bankie Banx on September 22, 2008 by Executive Producer Rich Reardin
Banks’s musical career dates back to 1963, when he built his first guitar. He formed his first band in 1967, taking inspiration from the UK top 40 hits that a local radio station transmitted from a frigate moored off the coast of the island.[1]
Bankie’s first number one hit in 1977 was “Prince of Darkeness” and followed that with several chart topping songs over the next few years.[citation needed] With the release of his first Album Roots and Herbs in 1978, recorded with his band, The Dune People, Banks pioneered reggae music in the Eastern Caribbean.
Bankie Banx Interview Segment 2
Posted in 7. Reggae, Bankie Banx on September 22, 2008 by Executive Producer Rich Reardin
PLAY SEGMENT 2 Culture Interview
Posted in 7. Reggae, Culture on September 7, 2008 by Executive Producer Rich Reardin
On August 28th, 2008 executive producer Rich Reardin interviews the Reggae giants CULTURE in conjunction with WFHB community radio in Bloomington, Indiana. Culture members Telford Nelson, Kenyatta Hill, and Albert Walker talk about reggae music, their influences, songwriting in response to war. For more information about CULTURE click HERE.
The Wailers Interview Segment 1
Posted in 7. Reggae, The Wailers on September 4, 2008 by Executive Producer Rich Reardin
In Search of a Song executive producer Rich Reardin interviews The Wailers for a special In Search of a Song / WFHB Community Radio broadcast of an interview with The Wailers. Rich interviews Aston “Family Man” Barrett, Junior Marvin, and Elan Atias.
