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Rasheed Ali & Rain People

ONE TRIBE:
MANY VOICES

About Me


Rasheed Ali has performed in Africa, Brasil & the Caribbean.
He has recorded and toured with many international artists as a keyboardist and percussionist. During his many travels,Rasheed realized the far reaching oneness of his own Afro-Caribbean traditions. He had a dream of weaving the diverse African musical styles of the Americas into a distinct new sound.
"One Tribe, Many Voices" is the motto of his group.
Rasheed's vision is to break down the language barriers in Black Music. He writes and sings in English,Spanish,Portuguese,French
and Yoruba.
The music of Rain People is gradually circling the globe as Rain People's audience grows through the internets' word-of-mouth.
Each day,Rasheed moves closer to fulfilling his dream of celebrating the musical melting pot of the Americas.
Rasheed was previously signed to Atlantic & Fantasy Records
prior to releasing the first of five "Rain People" CDs in Japan in 1995.
Since then, his music has continued to mature. From the epic "Thunder in the Jungle" (2002) to "Tristeza e Beleza na Cidade Negra" recorded in Bahia, Brasil on through to his newly released "Agua que va Caer" his message continues to deepen.
Rain People Underground Video: "Fica no Brasil"
CD: 'Tristeza e Beleza na Cidade Negra' 2005
Rain People Underground Video: "Tristeza e Beleza"
CD:'Tristeza e Beleza na Cidade Negra' 2005

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/14/2006
Band Website: cdbaby.com/all/rainpeople
Band Members:
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Thunder in the Jungle

Tristeza e Beleza na Cidade Negra

Agua Que Va a Caer

The Empty Vessel Speaks



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Influences:
The Warmth & Love of All My Island Peoples!
Mi gente en el Caribe!
Meus primos na Bahia! Africa, Africa, Africa!


Sounds Like: Rain People is:
Afro-Centric Caribbean Music with an Urban Vibe.
Political in any Language, Rasheed sings in English,Spanish & Portuguese.
A Forward-Thinking blend of Black Music that connects the dots between Africa and the Americas.


RAIN PEOPLE & SAMBA KIDS

RASHEED ALI & RAIN PEOPLE ON STAGE
Record Label: Digital Rain Factory
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Happy New Year: The Return of Rasheeds Internet Life!

Happy New Year to All Who Pass Through Here!I know that I have not been here on My Space.com for an actual year! Time flies as you're having fun. The only involvement I've had with My Space has been a...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:13:00 PST

I'M DOING THIS EVENT TOMORROW: FEB.20

Rasheed Ali RASHEED ALI Artist, Teacher, Musician and Adventurer Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 7:00 pm At The Coffee Gallery Located at: 2029 Lake Ave Altadena, CA 91001 Join us for this sp...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:36:00 PST

REPORTS OF MY DEMISE ARE EXAGERATED! :)

To my wonderful and faithful friends...I'm locked away in my recording studio everyday, all-day at this point. I hardly eat, I'm being fed intravenously...hahahahaMy skin is about as pale as I can be ...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:49:00 PST

NEW SONGS THIS WEEK: JANUARY 17TH

I  am not sure if I should continue to change songs every Wednesday as I had done since June (when I started this page). I only stopped changing the songs because it seemed as if I was just wast...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:34:00 PST

NEW PODCAST FINALLY POSTED!

I have been crazy busy in the recording studio but those of you who are truly my friends can hear what I've been recording by listening to the podcast. This podcast is like fresh baked bread! As soon...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:39:00 PST

NEW SONGS THIS WEEK: FINALLY!

TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE REALLY FRIENDS AND LISTENERS: I  am really busy doing what I should be doing as a musician: recording! I'm locked away  in the recording every nite for the past few ...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:48:00 PST

This Week's has been Podcast Delayed...

For those who are into my podcast; this week's episode is coming.I have been in the recording studio all day and all night for the last few weeks.Which means I have not been on the internet for more t...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 02:29:00 PST

Those who have written me...

I have not ignored you, I have beeen very busy in the recording studio. I have only been on-line for maybe 5 minutes each day, the most!!! That's it! Sorry!  :( I promise to write when I get the ...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 11:41:00 PST

Happy New Year to All of the Wonderful People...

...who have taken the time to continually visit my page and share of themselves; their ears, their eyes, their love and opinions. I appreciate those of you who continue to write and communicate even ...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 11:37:00 PST

ABOUT THIS WEEK'S PODCAST: DEC 20, 2006

This week's podcast features the music of some talented friends. As my podcast evolves I try to make it more interesting and diverse each week. If you haven't taken the time to check it out, your miss...
Posted by Rasheed Ali & Rain People on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:35:00 PST