Katchafire presents an infusion of the legendary reggae lineage, an almost indefinably
Maori sound and a new dimension of soul and healing that resonates across cultures
and generations. Pioneers of the reggae revival, Katchafire has reconnected New
Zealanders and those on distant shorts with the soulful rhetoric of the reggae
bloodline.
From humble beginnings "jamming" in a garage, Katchafire
is a melting pot of unique members, including two generations of one family and
diverse musical perspectives - yet this blend is exquisitely aligned with the
essence of reggae which can be an expression of social and political persuasions,
hardship and pain, relaxation and reflection.
Dubbed New Zealand's hardest working band by national media, Katchafire have now
completed numerous national and seven international tours. The band has moved
audiences around the globe with three tours in New Caledonia, one tour in each
Fiji and Hawaii and 10 Australian tours.
Now Katchafire are poised to extend their unique reggae style, sound and success
to the "big two" - USA/Hawaii and UK/Europe. In July, Katchafire are
begin their Hawaii/USA tour playing at Hawaii's biggest summer concert event of
the year, the 16th annual Birthday Bash at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu then
onto Kaua'i and Big Island.
London, Wiltshire, Edinburgh, Bristol, Wales and Oxfordshire in England plus Cork
and Dublin in Ireland are Katchafire's destinations on their UK/Europe tour. The
USA/Hawaii and UK/Europe tours are a prelude Katchafire's upcoming release of
their third album which is scheduled for release in 2007.
Katchafire's last two albums have gone double platinum and platinum respectively.
Revival went double platinum in New Zealand in 2003 and reached the Top 5 in International
Billboard Charts in the US 17 weeks. Katchafire also released six singles from
Revival. Slowburning has also gone platinum and is to be released into US/Hawaii
markets soon. To date, the band has release three singles from this album.
Highlights from Katchafire's performances to date include opening and playing
alongside The Wailers, Third World, Alpha Blondy, Shaggy, Damian Marley, Renee
Geyer, Deceptikonz, Kora, House of Shem, Fat Freddys Drop, Salmonella Dub, Black
Seeds and Trinity Roots. The band has also had a strong presence at WOMAD and
Big Day Out festivals.
Katchafire's unique, proudly New Zealand reggae style envelopes cross-cultural
and cros-generational audiences in the revitalising vibes of healing music, encouraging
sing-alongs and regeneration of soul. The Katchafire flame continues to burn ever
brighter and stronger.
Recommended releases:
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Title: Revival
Artist: Katchafire
Year: 2006
Label: 2b1 Records
More info: www.katchafire.co.nz
| www.myspace.com/katchafire
Where to buy: Amazon
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Tracks:
01 - Reggae Revival
02 - Get Away
03 - Who You With
04 - Colour Me Life
05 - Lose Your Power
06 - Collie Herb Man
07 - Sensimillia
08 - Done Did It
09 - Seriously
10 - Giddy Up
11 - Bounce
12 - Colour Me Dub
13 - Reactor Dub
14 - Dub Me All Jelly |
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