swelele

Just as Brazil is the mica of football and the US the Basketball mica so is Jamaica the reggae capitol of the world, and very few individuals have been involved in all facets of this music as Swelele. From band singer, touring musician, studio musician, sound engineer, artist, producer Swelele has don it all, his musical journey started in Kingston where he was born. His father Tony Dacosta former member of the Skatalites and a well respected musician started teaching him the guitar very earley.At the age of ten he started piano lessons, and was a member of his high school (Kingston College) quire from his first year. After graduating high school he joined his father..s band that was employed as the resident band for a well known hotel on the north coast of Jamaica. Singing in a resident band six nights per week was grate experience for the youngster and the foundation for what is today a seasoned pro. After several years of working the north coast,Swelele migrated to Los Angeles where he joined the group Small Axe. They were a hard working set of young musicians that quickly became LA.. favorite reggae band. While working with small axe Swelele also toured as key board player for many reggae artists such as Don Carlos, Eke a mouse, Freddy Mcgregor, Johney Osborn, Leroy Sibbles and Wailing Soul As a solo artist Swelele has had the opportunity to perform at many events and in different countries ,he also owns and operates two recording studios one in Monte go Bay and the other in West palm beech Florida, and is involved in the production of music for established and up coming artist. As an artist Swelele provides a refreshing performance relating to his audience with humor, an electrifying voice and a style all of his own.