HABAKUK and DON CARLOS ON REGGAE DUB FESTIVAL 2007
HABAKUK ON GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2007
Habakuk is one of the most popular reggae groups in Poland. Band exists since 1990.
Band described their music as a mix of different styles - roots, rock, reggae, dub. Up to date Habakuk released five official albums which are very poular in their home country. The first one "Mniam, mniam rege" that came out in 1998 had a great impact on Polish reggae scene and received excellent reviews from the biggest music magazines. "Machina" wrote: 'Unique, energetic and natural ability to compose... catching hits. In short it's the revelation of the season. Habakuk fulfills all requirements to become the ruler of the Polish reggae scene. And all because of this album'. After the second album "Rub Pulse" was released magazines praised this album for its energy and ingenuity. 'Habakuk's artistic activity is maintained in the spirit of reggae music'. Rub Pulse consists of new songs and jungle versions of some of Habakuk's older tunes. The third album called "Muzyka S--owo Liczba Kolor" was released in 2002 followed by "Hub a Dub" containing dub remixes of Habakuk's songs.
Album "4 Life" has been called the most important reggae record on Polish reggae scene in last 5 years.
In 2007 Habakuk published his most famous till this time CD – "A ty siej" in EMI company, contains lyrics of very famous polish poet – symbol of Solidarity Movement – Jacek Kaczmarski. This one is now Gold CD in Poland. This year Habakuk, as first polish band played on Glastonbury Festival in England. Show was really great.
In August Habakuk was headliner of biggest polish open-air – Przystanek Woodstok, and band played for 200 000 audience. On the end of this year company will publish DVD of this show.
Habakuk recorded two songs with Don Carlos, and there is a play to publish it. It is first meeting between polish and Jamaican singer since Trebunie Tutki meets Twinkle Brothers 20 years ago.
Habakuk supported such artists as Zion Train, Junior Delgado, Dub Syndicate, Mad Proffessor, Mikey Dread, The Skatalites and many others. The band played over 400 gigs in Poland, including shows in small and big venues and was the headliner at some of the biggest Polish festivals ("Przystanek Woodstock", "Reggae Dub Festival").
HABAKUK - MURY
HABAKUK INVADES ISLANDS 2007
HABAKUK ON GLASTONBURY 2007
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