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BUNNY WAILER TO HEADLINE SECOND-ANNUAL CHICAGO
REGGAE FESTIVAL; ALSO FEATURING ANTHONY B,
QUEEN OMEGA, KOFI, AND MUCH MORE TBA!
BUNNY
WAILER
New
Roots Productions is proud to bring you the
legendary Bunny Wailer in his first-ever
Chicago performance! As the sole
surviving member of the original Wailers,
which he formed with Peter Tosh and Bob Marley,
and a three-time grammy award-winning artist
in his own right, Bunny Wailer, aka Jah B,
is a living legend who continues to promote
and perform reggae music to audiences around
the world.
Anthony
B embodies all that it is spiritual and proactive
about Reggae music. He has been steadfast
in his mission to represent the poor and
oppressed, using sharp lyrics to confront
political injustices and bring the issues
of the people to the forefront. In the process,
he has raised the quality of performance
standards and lyrical content for the industry,
through the release of over 20 albums, more
than 1000 singles, and appearances on over
100 albums. Over the years, he has collaborated
with Bone Crusher, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Snoop
Dogg, R. Kelly, and Martina. He is one of
Reggae’s most prolific and engaging
artistes, an electrifying performer whose
music grips the public social conscience.
Queen
Omega hails from San Fernando in Trinidad.
Encouraged by her mother, she began entering
local talent shows from the age of nine,
writing her own calypsos and even rapping
on national television. Later on she sang
backing vocals for local producer Kenny Philips,
accompanying numerous top Soca acts both
in the studio and on stage. Raised in a musical
family, she grew up listening to soul artists
like Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Whitney
Houston, as well as jazz and the traditional
music of Trinidad. Inspired by the teachings
of Emperor Haile Selassie I, her song writing
skills soon blossomed, as her love of Rastafari
deepened. With her well-received recordings
and live performances, Queen Omega has been
blazing a trail for female roots reggae artists.
She mixes singing with deejaying, and is
equally efficient at doing both. Her distinctive
voice, conscious lyrics, and great riddims
will make Queen Omega’s performance
one that is not to be missed.
Kofi
hails from the Caribbean nation of Dominica,
and is a founding member of the acclaimed
Roots, Stem, & Branches (RSB Band). Between
1983 and 2000, RSB released 10 albums that
feature reggae, soca and zouk, the native
music of Dominica. RSB toured extensively
in Canada, England, the U.S. and the Caribbean
and opened for such artists as Ziggy Marley,
Bunny Wailer, Culture, and Dennis Brown.
In recent years, Kofi has devoted his writing
skills to the genre he is most passionate
about: roots reggae. His brand-new debut
solo CD "New Name" features all-original
reggae tracks reminiscent of roots reggae's
glory days combined with a fresh, contemporary
sound. This artist’s energetic and
passionate live performances uplift the audience
and encourage the celebration of life. His
featured female vocalist, Tye Cole, has a
voice that has drawn comparisons with that
of the great Lauryn Hill. Kofi, along with
Tye and the Redemption Fire Band, will create
an unforgettable reggae music experience.
BUNNY
WAILER
