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Izrah

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Since moving to Switzerland almost twenty years ago, Izrah has established himself as an accomplished singer and musician. Currently he plays guitar & backing vocals with Patrice , The Shashamani Band, and The Vital Roots Band. He has shared stages with the likes of Burning Spear, Frankie Paul, Morgan Heritage, Kool and the gang, 50 Cent, Pharrel Williams, Level 42, Ub40, Gentleman, .....to name a few.He has recorded one solo album released in 1995 which featured some of the legendary session musicians from the Jamaican music scene such as Earl 'Chinna' Smith (who co-produced the album with Izrah), Mutabaruka, Cat Coore, Robbie Lynn, Tyrone Downie, Harry T, etc. The album was mixed at Tuff Gong Studios by the legendary Errol Brown. Since the release of the album and the succesful tour which followed, Izrah has been touring incessantly with different artists, lending his talents on Guitar, Bass. Keyboards and backing vocals. Izrah voice has been said to have an uncanny similiarity to the late great Dennis Brown who is one of his vocal mentors. He is currently working on material for his upcoming album......


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Member Since: 22/10/2006
Band Members: Credits..Lies,Forgive Dem Fada, Jah Jah Died, So Into U -All Instruments and vocals by IzrahSomeday-Produced by Earl ’Chinna’ Smith & Izrah Drums- Wilburn ’Squidly’ Cole Bass- Chris Meridith Percussion-Uzziah ’Sticky’ Thompson Guitars- Earl ’Chinna’ Smith Piano- Robbie Lyn Keyboards- Tyrone Downie Samples-Franklyn ’Bubbler’ Waul Spoken Word-Mutabaruka Sample Programming- G. Bravo



Influences: I've been influenced by many artists both old and new. Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Aswad, Thirdworld, Steel Pulse, Earl Chinna Smith, Black Slate, Donny Hathaway, Dennis Brown, John Mayer, Frank McComb, Sting, Earth Wind & Fire, KRS One, Nas, Jay-z, India Arie, Metallica, Common, Take 6, Peter Tosh, Toto, Al Jarreau, George Benson, Joe, Joni Mitchell, Dr. Dre, Wu-Tang, Roachford, Sting, Boyz 11 Men, Mint Condition, Ephraim Lewis, Garnett Silk, Maze, Nat King Cole, Curtis Mayfield, Level 42, ...............
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Izrah performing with Patrice & The Shashamani Band

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