People Are You Ready? Randeesh Sings Roots Reggae
(c) all 8 songs - music and lyrics by Randeesh 1998
Randeesh has his roots in Africa, was born in Belize and is living in Canada in the west coast rainforest. His musical roots and influences include Garifuna drums, Creole folk songs, Yoruba drumming and dancing, trumpeting in marching band; James Brown, Otis Redding, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh; as well as calypso, reggae, funk, soul and jazz.
On this recording, Randeesh sings his own songs with their contagious positive message. They are dedicated to this late father. Randeesh teams up with producer Michael Hyde. Both are former members of the Belizean band Bamiki Bandula.
Produced and Arranged by Michael Hyde
Engineered by Fabian Cooke and Michael Hyde at Talawah Studio, Los Angeles
Photography by Lionel Trudel
Design by Roger Handling/Terra Firma Digital Arts
Lead Vocals: Randeesh
Background Vocals: Lynette Lewis, Fabian Cooke
Drums: Sly Dunbar, Michael Hyde, Fabian Cooke
Keyboards: Michael Hyde
Guitar: Steve Verhault, Michael Hyde
Bass: Michael Hyde, Carl MacGregor, Fabian Cooke
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