BROWNMAN REVIVAL (broun'man ri-vay'vel) n. An act that "creatively mixes the traditional roots sound of venerated reggae icon Bob Marley with a Hispano-tropical pop sensibility as only sun-loving Filipinos can". Influences include such contemporary reggae acts such as Big Mountain, Inner Circle and UB40.Brownman isn't just about danceable music, however. They are active members of Musicians for Peace and regularly perform for the causes they advocate. Whether promoting peace because of crisis, or generating donations, Brownman Revival is a usual sight at benefit shows. Founded in 1995Brownman Revival are:
Dino Concepcion - vocals
Ambet Abundo - trumpets
Jojo Antinero - saxophone
Jayson Cuevas - trombone
Alphy - guitars
Januarie Sundiang - percussion
KenneTh - keyboards
Jao Larion - bass
Dennis Concepcion - drums.After almost 8 years of reggae riddims, BMR finally came out with a recording, the EP. The full studio album is slated for release within the year. They've got regular gigs at Xaymaca and 70s Bistro, and can be caught at various special events as well.
