DON VIRGILIO
Vocalista y percusionista. Inicia su andadura como músico en la Compañía Santuka Percusión, en la cual evoluciona formándose en diferentes cursos y talleres realizados por asociaciones de percusión y artistas de renombre Nacional e Internacional. En el año 2005, la formación de Reggae Pachumba le invita formar parte de la banda, en la cual entra como percusionista aportando instrumentos de percusión menor (bongos, vibraslap, afuche,...). A partir de este momento, adquiere la experiencia del directo por los escenarios del panorama Insular y Peninsular, y pasa a ser uno de los solistas vocales (Singjay) del grupo. Paralelamente a Pachumba, armado de sus propias letras, y gracias a la alternativa del Soundsystem, (Canarii Islands Soldiers, 28º Soundsystem o en solitario) descubre el método para difundir su música llegando a consagrarse en la escena musical Canaria acompañado por diferentes Selectores y SoundSystem como DJah Pureza, Dj Balanced, Bermuda Triangle, SuSoundSystem, Lava Sound, Dj Arrocin, Jah Shiloh Selectah, Paul Up Selektah, Jah Ras Sound System, Isra Selektah Pull Up, Root &Fyah, Max Poway muchos mas. En la actualidad cuenta con 2 discos en el mercado y en las plataformas digitales llamados “Don Virgilio” (2012) y ''Vitamina'' (2013) discos producidos en Riceland Records (Islas Canarias) por Dj Arrocin.
Ademas Don Virgilio ha compartido escenario con artistas como Veneno Crew, Dactah Chando, Abel Codovez, Eclipse Reggae, Dadda Wanche, Isaiah, Profecia Crew, Burning Yama, D. WattsRiot, Jaka, Leones Humildes Hi-Fi, Bongoyeyo & RedBuay (Zion Tpl), Morodo, Newton
Ras Kuko, Chulito Camacho, Brigadier Jc, Sr. Wilson, Lasai, Kamikaze CPV, Rapsusklei, Lirico, Raphael, Nancy & Phoebe, Emeterians, Revolutionary Brothers Sound System, Alpheus, Daara J, Daddy Freddy, General Levy, Brinsley Forde, Earl Sixteen, etc.

The Italian reggae band Mellow Mood formed in 2005. Over the past few years, they gained widespread recognition and became one of the most important acts of the European reggae scene.  They performed at some of the most important music festivals worldwide, such as Rototom Sunsplash (Spain), Eurockéennes (France), California Roots (USA) e Jamming Festival (Colombia). Since 2015, they run the independent record label La Tempesta Dub.

8x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer, Stephen Marley just released his new album Old Soul on September 15, 2023 - his first full-length project since 2016. Featuring a stellar line-up of special guests including Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid, the 14-track acoustic-inspired album is now available on all digital platforms via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International.  Limited-edition double LP vinyl in translucent yellow and green, CD, 2LP standard black vinyl and merch bundles are available for pre-order at stephenmarleymusic.com.  

Old Soul comes as a complete revelation. While grounded from the road during the COVID lockdown, Stephen set up a new studio on a remote family farm in the Florida countryside, holding nightly jam sessions in a converted garage. With a stripped-down ensemble comprising binghi drums, bass, acoustic guitar, and flute, Stephen played whatever he felt like — ranging from original compositions and reggae rarities with deep personal meaning to classics recorded by Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and The Beatles. “Irie vibration,” Stephen says of the sounds made together on the farm. The lion’s share of Old Soul was recorded during these “unplugged” jam sessions.

Even as the album showcases Ragga’s versatility, the message within his music remains consistent. “We come to free the people’s minds,” says Stephen. “Only way you can free your soul is to free your mind. My father say, ‘No chains on my feet, but I’m not free.’ And then he come say, ‘Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery.’ Anywhere the music calls us, we are going to be there to spread the message of love and unity.” 

Old Soul explores a musical palette that spans a variety of cultures and genres alike, with hand-selected special guests furthering the spiritual journey that encompasses the album. 

In celebration of the new album, Stephen has embarked on an ambitious Old Soul Tour Unplugged 2023 through the fall.

Fyahbwoy. Reggae & Dancehall Independent Artist. Músico Independiente Reggae & Dancehall.

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From Montréal & Guadeloupe, to the world.

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