Established in the year 2000, by the singer, Tom Lugo (Puerto Rico), guitarist
Samuel Hopf (USA), and drummer, Murxen Alberti (Germany). Out of this trio a small
orchestra developed over just a short period of time. Today, Jamaram consists
of 8 thoroughbred musicians. Over the course of these years the crew developed
their mature, unique sound with the addition of a bass guitar, keyboards, a horn
section, and percussion which completed them.
Regardless, either reggae, samba, rumba, ska, or soul, the repertoire of Jamaram
is many faceted and original. Their very own Jamaram-Stylee, is a firework display
of melodies, grooves, and passion which is authentic and convincing. They play
in small clubs, at open-air concerts, in the alley ways of Italy, and perform
as street musicians in France.
The band's musical background, is exemplary. Just a few years ago this band
was only endlessly practicing. Today the band is an explosive, professional
live-show.
Their debut album, "Kalahassi" (June 2004, Soulfire Records/Rough
Trade) was applauded by many, the success of this first long player opened the
doors to concert tours all over Germany. With each live performance their experience
grew as did their fan base.
After the release of their single "Never Too Late" (early 2005) which
along with "Kalahassi" they produced on their own, their career just
took off. Last year Jamaram gave one hundred European concerts, some of these
festival highlights were: Reggae Summer (Ubersee/Chiemsee), Karneval der Kulturen
(Berlin), Ringfest (Cologne), Reggae Jam (Bersenbrück) or the Pow-Wow Festival
(Trogen/Switzerland), only to mention a few.
In May 2006 they released their second album "Ookuchaka" (Soulfire
Artists/Rough Trade). It is a musical journey, sunny and colorful. For the music
video, "Megan", Cosma Shiva Hagen could be persuaded to act as the
main character.
Regardless how large or small the stage, Jamaram is and remains a huge jam
session with friends.
Recommended releases:
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Title: Ookuchaka!
Artist: Jamaram
Year: 2006
Label: Soulfire Artists
More info: www.jamaram.de
| www.ookuchaka.de
Where to buy: Amazon | CD
Baby |
Tracks:
01 - Hey Now Girl
02 - Megan
03 - I Like It
04 - Beautiful Day
05 - I And I
06 - Music
07 - Lai La Lai
08 - Rhode Island
09 - No Place To Run To
10 - Rainmaker
11 - Carry It
12 - Ay Que Nombre
13 - Bats Fly
14 - Flying
15 - Explosion
16 - No Place To Run To Dub |
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