Formed in 1998, Groundation (the name came from the struggle to invite everyone on the same level to educate each other and ignore hierarchy) has been creating a unique sound of reggae music for years. The internationally known band started in the underground music scene, showcasing their music from Jazz, Fusion, and Dub influences. Composed of Harrison Stafford (guitarist/singer/composer), Marcus Urani (keyboards), Ryan Newman (bass), David Chachere (trumpet), Kelsey Howard (trombone), Jason Robinson (sax), Mingo Lewis Jr. (percussions), Te Kanawa Haereiti (drums) and singers Stephanie Wallace and Kim Pommel, the nine-piece band is considered one of the most outstanding reggae bands in the world. For years, the band has toured for over 4 continents and 30 countries, being hailed as a world-wide reggae movement that's still active today. They are also about to start another world-wide tour this coming September.
The roots reggae band started out in Sonoma County in Northern California. With the association of SSU (Sonoma State University) Jazz Program, the band came up with their very first original studio album under the band's name - 'Groundation - Young Tree'. In 2000, the addition of horn players David - a jazz player from San Francisco, and Kelsey - North Bay based trombone player, spiced up a whole new band repertoire. Much have been said to the changes of the bands line up - as an effect, the band has a rich music context that everyone is so amazed of.
The world-wide tour of Groundation has created a global community that's still growing nowadays. Their live performances are truly epic, with 45,000 audiences in Morocco, 10,000 in Brazil, and 15, 000 at the Summer Jam concert in Germany. The band also shares the stage with great reggae artists in US reggae festivals - fans followed the group for shows especially in own California.
The combination of reggae music to social awareness issues is truly one of Groundation's ingredients for success. With the commitment of sharing their messages throughout the globe, the band is headlined in music magazines, shows, and festivals. For 12 years, the band was able to produce 7 albums including the latest 'Here I Am' - the band's sixth full-length studio release. It features the reggae icons - The Congos and Pablo Moses, in a collective story that people can relate to.
In July 2011, Groundation will be performing at the Festival de Casablanca in Casablanca, Morroco. To end the band's summer tour, they'll be performing for two days in Dour, Belgium and one will be held at New York. California will be the place to jump-start Groudation's Building an Ark World Tour in September featuring roots reggae artists such as Kevin Kinsella - former member of John Brown's Body.
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