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"Jamaica has seen the emergence of some phenomenal reggae bands, including Chalice and Third World. Now, one band seeks to match these greats; ’Aluta Continua’ is stepping up to the plate. The phrase ’Aluta Continua’, is Portuguese and means ’the struggle continues". It was adapted by the band to highlight the need for a shift to a struggle for progress, rooted in community love and family, based on Rastafari principles. The eight-man reggae group comprises four songwriters/lead vocalists in Maurice Francis, Marlon McPherson, Leighton Brown (also guitarist) and Gary Lynch. Other musicians include Lloyd Stewart on drums, Ossie Cocking on bass, Richard Wight ..boards and Loui Christie on lead guitar. Prior to Aluta Continua’s formation the members of the band were just acquaintances, only knowing that they were all musically inclined from as early as their teenage years. The band found its genesis when Marlon McPherson, Leighton Brown and Gary Lynch first got together to sing and play the guitar. "We would often link in Mona and at the Bob Marley museum to just experiment with our musical talent and interests," said Marcus Goffe, one-time band member, now manager of the group. The band has just completed their self-produced debut album entitled Revolution, which features 14 tracks of soul soothing roots, rock, reggae, and has released their first single, called Gun Ting. The single is commentary on how gun culture has taken over various communities in Jamaica. In the song, the lyricist calls for all to put down the guns, because "it’s only gonna cause weeping and moaning". The group describes their music as roots, rock, reggae, with a touch of youthful expression. According to Goffe, "the youths in the band are more the songwriters, but the older members of the band maintain the authentic reggae sound and flavour". Also, in the latter part of 2003, the band was involved in providing music on a soundtrack for a film entitled ’The Rasta Story’, produced by Argentinean Sylvester Jacobi, which is slated to be viewed at film festivals throughout the Spanish speaking Caribbean and Latin America." (Full Gleaner Article)
Official Aluta Continua Homepage: www.alutamusic.com
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