Roots & Reality....the real thing! These are some of the phrases that merely describe the music of this talented (RASTAMAN) vocalist.
Born in the Bahamas, a beautiful archepeleago of islands; in the West Indies (Caribbean). He went to school in the Bahamas and also in Miami Fla. (USA), where he was introduced to a totally different culture and music.
Returning to the Bahamas he got into what is called the "bad boy" lifestyle & was known by or mixed with some of the most notorious characters in the Bahamas (spiritual enlightment later on caused him to choose his friends wisely).
From early times Tamari was so captivated by Reggae music, which was always the number one music in the Bahamas and the world: he can still remember clearly when his oldest brother used to cause a big fuss, whenever he (Tamari) played his Bob marley records (which was all the time). The biggest promoters of Reggae music in the Bahamas was the local dj's and the jammed packed jitneys/bus drivers, that always seemed to be on two wheels (leaning). Although the Bahamas is a very rich country, there is vast poverty with-in the inner communities; which is common in every country. Amongst this poverty Tamari came up and had to learn how to survive. It was all about who had a rep (and unfortunately it still is) : this led to the demise of many ghetto youths. After almost loosing his life on the ruthless streets of Nassau (Bahamas), he (Tamari) was introduced to the "IN-BORN CONCEPTS" of "RASTAFARI" & he drew more closer to the "EMBRACEABLE TRUTH" of our "LOVING JAH (GOD). The wise brothers that JAH used to enlighten him was the "Honoureble Dwanye Thurston", the"Honoureble Priest(Bobo) Johnson", the "Honoureble Prophet Micheal Minnis", the "Honoureble brothers from FARI Productions (Marvin JAH Ducks & Papa Wadye Mckenny--R.I.P.)", the "Honoureble Iration"(Mia,Fla.), the "Honoureble Prophet Daniel"(Mia,Fla.), "CHRIS(Jahcri Lyrical) and many other "BLESSED ONES". In the RASTAFARI's ancient African cultural way of Life he (Tamari) has found "TRUE COMFORT" : unlike the division amongst the "organized religious dogma" of today.
During this process Tamari was influenced (all over again) by some of the world's greatest musicians & entertainers, and his love for music was renewed : Tamari not only listens to & enjoys the best music, he likes to open his cosmic thoughts to those(music) which are termed as the worst. Tamari says: Music is a source of expression, therefore all music is awesome!
Some of the people who influenced Tamari are Bob Marley, Jacob Miller, Tony Rebel, Burnin Spear, Yami Bolo,Big Youth, Smokey007, Peanuts Taylor, Marvin Gaye, Shabba Ranks, Ninja Man, Buju Banton, Sizzla Kalonge, Capleton,Curtis blow, Run DMC,Beres Hammond, Maxi Priest, Barrington Levy, Mickey (Bobo) Dread and many more. Tamari got the opportunity to perform in a number of local shows/concerts in the Bahamas. In nineteen ninety seven Tamari , after being offered recording opportunities with a few international Reggae artist, declined & went into a form of spiritual seclusion, because he thought that he was not living up one hundred percent to the Principles of the Faith in (HIS MAJESTY) RASTAFARI; which is the road of a "MERCIFUL", but, "None PARTIAL JAH (GOD)",for JAH is not mocked.
Tamari feels that the music one produces should be from the heart, for that is where true feelings spring from.
After being out of the music scenery (in the Bahamas) he has returned to "Unify & Clarify" :Unify--the people, Clarify--the Truth.
The Bahamas today is unbalanced. All sources of genuine help is under arrest. This system of things has everything disoriented: Amongst this dis-enfranchisement of the ghetto youths, the most talented are over-looked, because of their lack of financial assistance & the lack of political/religious status. Surrounded by this army of haters, Tamari stands among a "bionic energy" of "super charged" lyrical entertainers & performers that live in the Bahamas.
One of Tamari's newest singles which is named "Beautiful Faces", speaks directly of the ecological surroundings(of the Bahamas) & the people; especially "the poor and have nots" : He's quoted saying : "........They are the real "Beautiful Faces"!!!
There's much more to come from this talented artist, so please stay tuned. He has now infused his music with a little Hip Hop and more spiritual intensity, whether Rockers,dancehall or rap; TAMARI is definitely ready & moving. For Tamari fame & fortune is not the biggest issue: to know JAH (GOD) & be at one with HIM(GOD) and fellow men, is the most important thing & above all; Love & Respect amongst family & friends, & "total devotion/commitment" to the "Upliftment of the poor & needy (the have nots).
Tamari says: Glory be to the "HOLY ONE of CREATION", the (GOD) of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob (ISRAEL), Emperor HAILE SELASSIE 1st JAH RASTAFARI, ELECT OF JAH (GOD),LIGHT OF THE UNIVERSE & THE DEFENDER OF THE FAITH (Acts, 8:26-39).
ONE LOVE AND MERCY TO ALL, ON THE DAY WHEN BABYLON SYSTEM FALL!!!!!
