SEEFARI profile picture

SEEFARI

SEEFARI - Roots Doctor in the house!

About Me

***Visit SEEFARI's official website - http://www.seefari.com - bio,reviews, photos, free downloads, buy SEEFARI cds and more .............................. buy SEEFARI ' s latest CD "Rasta Italist" @ www.cdbaby.com/seefari3 or www.ebreggae.comdownload it fom iTunes - here's the URL -http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum ?playListId=265457925***One of modern reggae's most dynamic live performers, SEEFARI has a reputation for being a unique artist who appeals to fans of all ages and backgrounds. SEEFARI has headlined dozens of major reggae festivals and performed for hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic reggae fans across the USA. SEEFARI shows are legendary for their passion and excitement. Sojourner Tre of Clevelandreggae.com wrote of a recent SEEFARI show with Israel Vibration "SEEFARI was nothing short of a roots sound power."SEEFARI continues to expand his fan base to an international level with his latest CD "Rasta Italist". The disc has garnered rave reviews and heavy radio airplay in the USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. "Rootsman" a song from the CD, is featured on "Island Hoppers" TV (available internationally through the Sunsports channel.) SEEFARI's music has also been on numerous CD compilations and in feature films.SEEFARI's energetic performance style and charismatic stage presence as well as his reverent, soulful interpretations of Bob Marley's music earned him a 4-year headlining spot on the National Bob Marley Festival Tour . SEEFARI's acclaim as a musical innovator has attracted outstanding musicians to seek him out. A seasoned veteran of stage and studio, SEEFARI has worked with musicians from around the world including studio work with legendary Jamaican producer/songwriter Anthony "Sangie" Davis (who worked with Bob Marley and Lee Perry). SEEFARI has shared the stage with many reggae legends including Toots & the Maytals, The Wailers, Israel Vibration, Steel Pulse, The Congos, Mikey Dread (who invited SEEFARI onstage to sing during his set) and even dancehall superstar Beenieman. He has been backed by some of the best reggae bands in the USA including bands from New Orleans, Chicago, Houston and Columbus. SEEFARI's own world-class reggae band (with horn section) features some of the best musicians in the USA.With an ever-growing following as diverse as the international community and a live show like no other, SEEFARI is poised to pave the way for modern roots music in the 21st Century. His energetic stage presence and distinctive vocal style create a unique and exciting concert experience that always gets the crowd up on its feet. His sizzlin' hot band flexes roots, rub-a-dub and dancehall reggae with the ease of seasoned pros. SEEFARI works the crowd into a frenzy and always leaves them pumped up and screaming for more!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/14/2005
Band Website: seefari.com
Band Members: *SEEFARI - lead and background vocals, lead, slide and rhythm guitars, keyboards, percussion, bass, hand drums, melodica, harmonica, drum programming*I-Jah Melody - vocals, percussion*Basim Blunt - bass*Ras Kuti Dread - drums, percussion, hand drums*Jabari - hand drums, percussion, drums*Limbo - keyboards*Monkey - bass, vocals*Danny Sauers - tenor and alto saxophones, percussion*Stan Middleton - trombone, percussion, vocals*Joe Swora - guitar*Drummy G - Percussion, hand drums*Kirby - hand drums, percussion*Ed Marthey - keyboards*Curtis Sanford - drums, percussion, vocals*Ras Ciam - lead guitar, vocals, percussion*Yusef - drums, percussion, vocal*Mikey - lead and rhythm guitars, vocal
Influences: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear, Toots and the Maytals, Dennis Brown, Israel Vibration, The Itals, Sugar Minott, Luciano, U-roy, Big Youth, Admiral Tibet, Garnett Silk, Culture, Mighty Diamonds, Abysynnians, Tony Rebel, Linval Thompson, Augustus Pablo, Lee Perry, Sly & Robbie, Ben Harper, Greatful Dead, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley, Ziggy Marley, Michigan and Smiley, Tristan Palmer, Mad Professor, Macka Bee, Aswad, Yellowman, The Ojays, Otis Redding, B.B. King, The Gladiators, Siter Carol, Brigadier Jerry, John Holt, Jimmy Riley, The Congos, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Ohio Players, Third World, Jimmy Cliff, King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, Lucky Dube, Sonny Akosuns, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Muddy Waters, Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton, George Clinton ...
Sounds Like: Bob Marley, Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Midnite, Toots and the Maytals, Ben Harper, I Wayne, Sizzla, Ernest Ranglin, UB40, Jimmy Cliff
Record Label: Upful Sound
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Live Track from SEEFARI !

The new live track from SEEFARI "Jah Kingdom" is now up @ www.myspace.com/seefari The song was recorded live @ Southwind Festival 2007 it will be released as  part of a live SEEFARI CD EP "L...
Posted by SEEFARI on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:17:00 PST

SEEFARI hits the reggae and world charts!

SEEFARI's latest CD "Rasta Italist" is heating up the radio charts! With thousands of radio spins and rave reviews worldwide, "Rasta Italist" is on the verge of being a reggae hit! Australian Indie R...
Posted by SEEFARI on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:41:00 PST

"RASTA ITALIST" NOW ON iTUNES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NEW SEEFARI CD "RASTA ITALIST" IS NOW ON iTUNES! GEI IT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! click on this link http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum? playListId=26...
Posted by SEEFARI on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:54:00 PST

New SEEFARI CD - "Rasta Italist" Get it now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.cdbaby.com/seefari  www.digstation.com  www.myspace.com/seefari Rasta Italist the long-awaited new CD from reggae artist SEEFARI is a deep roots session with singer-songwriter and mul...
Posted by SEEFARI on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:11:00 PST

New SEEFARI song "Beautiful Majesty Ababa Jan Hoy" in Honor of H.I.M.

New SEEFARI song "Beautiful Majesty Ababa Jan Hoy" now up on www.myspace.com/seefari  in Honor of H.I.M. 115th Earthday July 23, 2007 "Beautiful Majesty Ababa Jan Hoy" was written and composed by...
Posted by SEEFARI on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:19:00 PST

BUY SEEFARI MUSIC ON MYSPACE!!!!!!!!

BUY SEEFARI MUSIC ON MYSPACE!!! DOWNLOAD DIRECTLY WITH SNOCAP MUSIC STORE!!!!! 18 SEEFARI TRACKS AVAILABLE FOR 99 CENTS EACH!!!!!!
Posted by SEEFARI on Sat, 07 Apr 2007 06:02:00 PST

SEEFARI now on I-Tunes & Music Net

SEEFARI's music is now available to download on Apple I-Tunes, I-Tunes-UK and I-Tunes Europe and for digital streaming at MusicNet. All 18 tracks from the "SEEFARI Sampler" cd are availble at the...
Posted by SEEFARI on Wed, 03 May 2006 07:34:00 PST

BUY CD @ CDBABY.COM

Many people have been asking "Where can I buy your cd?" Well you can buy the "SEEFARI Sampler" cd online @ www.cdbaby.com/seefari      only $10 !!! BUY IT TODAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Posted by SEEFARI on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:30:00 PST

The Bob Marley songbook - Psalms for modern times

When I first heard Bob Marley's music, I was immediately taken by something completely different about the sound. It had a "backwards" beat and his voice had a certain quality unlike any other singer ...
Posted by SEEFARI on Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:51:00 PST

SEEFARI - What's in a name

SEEFARI - See Fari - See far I SEEFARI - Sight Rastafari - Know God - Seek the Knowledge of God - One who has received the revelation of the divinity of H.I.M. Haile Selassie I - One who knows God - P...
Posted by SEEFARI on Thu, 12 Jan 2006 04:28:00 PST