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«the
most promising roots reggae bands
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| MIDNITE Hailing from the Island of St Croix, Midnite is one of the most promising roots reggae bands of the millennium. They are vanguards of conscious reggae who represent the King’s and Queen’s music to the fullness of Jah. Midnite’s profound and innovative lyrics are sincere and deeply rooted to present the other half of the story. Their cd recordings and live performances will have reggae and non-reggae listeners open to the messages they bring. |
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singer Vaughn Benjamin’s electrifying voice seems an amalgamation
of many great voices in reggaesoulful,
chanting, edgy. Vaughn’s potent lyrical style and his brother Ron’s
exquisite production, keyboard and bass musical directorship form the nucleus
of this musical sextet, which includes Christian Molina (drums), Wayne Andreas
(keyboards) and Edwin Byron and Edmund Fieulleteau (guitars). Midnite weaves
the cultural lyrics of « old school» roots music with modern day
experiences to create a unique listening encounter. Reggae - naked and raw is
an apt description for Midnite’s musical style, in which they forgo the
frills of extensive remixes, overdubbing and other musical refinements. Midnite explodes in live performances with sets that often exceed 3 hours. Their vigorous, weighty sound, driven by the punchy bass lines creates a vibe that penetrates straight to the heart. These epic musical communions have earned Midnite an enormous following throughout the roots community. This is especially true in St. Croix, Puerto Rico, France, Brazil, St. Louis, New York, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston, Vermont, Asheville and here on the West Coast where they have toured extensively including another rousing appearance at the 10th Annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival. By breaking all the rules, Midnite is setting a new standard. Armed with a firm foundation in Jah Rastafari, their natural talents, and a strong and uncompromising musical vision, Midnite champions a unique sound that is on the cutting edge of modern roots music. |
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