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Black Rebels
At-a-Glance |
Hometown |
Amherst, MA |
Genres |
Roots, Reggae |
Band Members |
Emmanuel Manou DD : Lead Vocals, Riddim Guitar, Percussion Kalpana Devi: Lead Vocals, Keyboard, Percussion Imani Elijah: Drums, Percussion ,
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Upcoming Shows |
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One-Sheet |
# Years Experience Performing Live: |
15 |
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months: |
16 |
Market Draw: |
51-75: 51-75 |
About the Artist
In their music and their lives, Black Rebels is an intergenerational and intercultural reggae music family from Africa and America devoted to love and justice.
Black Rebels vocalists chant meditations of liberation while the band propels roots reggae soul. Reggae Runnins writes, “Black Rebels brings the conscious message of Rastafari with African roots reggae music…powerful… and mesmerizing sounds come together to sing praises to Jah and spread the word of truth and rights…Black Rebels bring a serenity and peacefulness with them; in speaking, in their music, and in their spirit. They are a unit guided by Jah and inspired with the love of the universe. Soul rebels standing strong.” Edit
The band’s history is rich in a foundation of love and powerful musicianship.
The Valley Advocate writes, “When Black Rebels performs, concert halls become temples, and for several hours, at least, people come together.”
Dirty Linen magazine writes, “Few bands brave the more difficult challenges of composing new, intelligent and trail blazing music. Black Rebels is one such band.” Black Rebels has toured internationally and their music is played on radio and television around the world.
Dub Missive writes, “Their music reflects the spirit of Black Rebels; warm, contemporary, vital. We were blessed to witness a spellbinding performance as the Rebels came forth strong and sure.”
Black Rebels is devoted to inspiring the world with music. The band is committed to bringing peace, love and unity among people and nations. Black Rebels live a positive way of respect for all and represent a multicultural creation.
Technical Requirements:
PA System
Press Coverage
by Woodstock Review
The stance of reggae and Rasta is obvious, and its intrinsic element of protest as plain as the issues addressed. The protest song is the first test of social consciousness and it takes many forms,...
by The Iron Horse Music Hall
“The Valley’s best reggae band.”
by The Amherst Collegian
“Black Rebels is one of the most striking reggae groups you’ll ever encounter.”
by Reggae Runnins
“Black Rebels bring the conscious message of Rastafari with African roots reggae music…powerful…and mesmerizing sounds come together to sing praises to Jah and spread the word of truth and rights…...
by Dirty Linen
“Few bands brave the more difficult challenges of composing new, intelligent and trail blazing music…Black Rebels is one such band.”