SOUL MAJESTIC

Formed in the late 1990ies, West Coast based, nationally touring roots reggae band, Soul Majestic are strong contributors to the thriving evolution of California reggae. They have aligned themselves with the most respected in the business – recording their second album at the legendary Tuff Gong Studio with some of the best artists Jamaica has to offer, touring nationally with world-renowned reggae greats and performing at some of the largest attended festivals in the US. Soul Majestic’s modern take on this time-honored genre fuses Caribbean style reggae rhythms with an array of other influences including rock, hip hop, soul/R&B, world, jazz, and folk. The universal messages of their music incorporate such topics as the protection of our environment, political, social and economic concerns, family, life and love. Over the years Soul Majestic’s sound has been cultivated and shaped by a cast of quality and influential roots musicians, which now includes Jayme Arredondo on drums, Thomas "Toads" Marcelino on bass, Seth Theodore on keys, and at times live horns. The band’s tight musicianship, crowd-hyping dub breaks, occasional accoustic ballads, and fresh lyrics delivered via alternating male/female lead vocals from Eric-I and Oriana, set the stage for a guaranteed uplifting experience. The band has gained further recognition as of late for using the fitting platform of reggae music to promote ecological and humanitarian causes.

Artist website: www.soulmajestic.com