Garvey was born in St Andrew, Jamaica with lineage stretching back to the philosopher
Marcus Garvey, his great great grand father. He grew up in Hermitage, August Town.
Growing up around University of West Indies he had to the opportunity to rub shoulders
with lots of musicians, like Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, U Roy, Dennis Brown, Israel
Vibration, Fred Locks and Jose Wales just to name a few.
Garvey's music and "Rasta Faith" is influenced by the many "Twelve
Tribes Meetings", "Niabingi Chantings" and dances he attended
Garvey was born in St Andrew, Jamaica with lineage stretching back to the great
philosopher.
In the early 1980's Garvey moved to Montego Bay and joined a band called Barry
Saddler and the Merry Wonders. He performed all over the North Coast, in all
the Major hotels and clubs. The band broke up, members joined new bands and
Garvey Begun spinning records with sounds like Twilight Hi Fi and Ticka Tone.
Garvey kept writing and singing.
1984 Garvey moved to Los Angeles, California. He joined a band called Black
Wadda and performed all over Los Angeles while working in studios on his album
project. In the 1990's Garvey moved to Northern California, where he joined
up with Ras Kiddus and Ranking Scroo recording and performing. Some of the recordings
were used for Garvey Astonish Album.
His album is a true testament of the struggles and journeys it takes to produce
this Astonishing music. The producing of this Album has involved some of the
most talented and hard working reggae musicians today. Most of the Album was
mixed in Hollywood, LA by Hopeton Brown (Scientist). Astonish was recorded for
the Vision in Legacy Music, a new label in the making, look out for other productions
coming from this label. Because it doesn't matter were you come from, or who
you may be, Garvey is one of the most talented song writer, arranger, composer
and performed around today. His music is fully rooted.
Consciously directed to fulfill the legacy, with a vision of harmony for all
the races.
Recommended release:
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Title: Astonish
Artist: Garvey
Year: 2007
Label: Garvey
More info: www.myspace.com/garveyastonish
Where to buy: Amazon | CD
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Tracks:
01 - What Have I Done
02 - Money
03 - Astonish
04 - Bless Jah
05 - Nah Nah
06 - Give Thanks
07 - Zion Road
08 - Almighty
09 - I and I
10 - Am Thinking
11 - Down in Jamaica
12 - Smiley
13 - I and I Dub
14 - Astonish Dub |
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