Since the dawn of recorded sound, music can be seen as a giant tapestry to which all musicians lend their creative influence. One band focused on the explosive evolution of this musical ecosystem is Groundation.

Rooted in the reggae one-drop sound of Jamaica, Groundation seamlessly incorporates the harmonic, polyrhythmic, and improvisational elements of jazz, breathing new life into both genres. Since 10 years Californian combo crossed the world sharing the stage with such diverse artists as Jimmy Cliff, Sly and the Family Stone, The Roots, Kanye West, and Sonic Youth. A MIRACLE the Groundation’s 8th album will be released on October 21st on Soulbeats Records French label and evokes the lasting and eternal influence of Bob Marley, featuring Marcia Griffiths and Judy Mowatt, founding members of Marley’s legendary backing. A brand new album at the crossroad where Burning Spear meets John Coltrane..

See Groundation on Tour this fall in Europe:

OCTOBER 2014
22/10 Montpellier (France) – Rockstore
23/10 Pessac (France) – Salle Bellegrave – Festival Vibrations Urbaines
24/10 Sauveterre de Rouergue (France) – Rootsergue Festival
25/10 Bruxelles (Belgium) – Festival des Libertés
26/10 Le Havre (France) – Dock Océane
28/10 Amsterdam (The Netherlands) – Melkweg
29/10 Aarau (Switzerland) – Le Kif
30/10 Fribourg (Switzerland) – Fri Son Festival
31/10 Berlin (Germany) – Yaam

NOVEMBER 2014
01/11 Wien (Austria) – Porgy and Bess
03/11 Koln (Germany) – Live Music Hall
04/11 Brighton (UK) – Komedia
05/11 London (UK) – Garage
06/11 Norwich (UK) – Open 
07/11 London (UK) – Garage
09/11 Paris (France) – Trianon
10/11 Paris (France) Trianon
12/11 Luxemburg (Luxembourg) – Kulturfabrik
13/11 Beauvais (France) – Festival Picardie Mouve
14/11 Le Mans (France) – Festival BeBop
15/11 Cholet (France) – Festival Les Z’Eclectiques

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