Want a taste of a new generation of music? Try Soul Majestic’s carefully crafted recipe that incorporates the talents of multiple vocalists, both male and female, blends in a youthful Jamaican-style edge with conscious lyrics, and adds a dash of laid-back California surf vibe and earth awareness. Pepper in an unrefined activist message with organic, highly danceable music, and finish up with an aroma of soulful and sultry musings on love, and you’ve got a hearty helping of Soul Majestic.

Soul cheap product to force feed the population, but one handed down from ancestors and elders, and developed through the process of sharing. This particular version emerged when three talented young musicians, Eric Iverson, David Lyons and Brian Jarvis connected in the fertile ground nestled between California’s coast and Santa Barbara’s majestic mountain range. Enter Oriana Sanders, a soulful songstress from Los Angeles. With a background in Soul and R&B, a stint with another Cali based reggae project, and a resume that included recording on two major motion picture soundtracks, Oriana was the perfect compliment to Eric’s colorful and complex music writing style David’s technical and intricate rock infused guitar licks.

Supported by a collection of quality and influential roots musicians on drums, bass, keys, and at times a third vocalist and live horns, Soul Majestic is poised to take on the world. Sizzling musicianship, crowd-hyping dub breaks, occasional acoustic ballads, and fresh, inspiring lyrics delivered via alternating male/female lead vocals from Eric-I and Oriana continue to whet the appetite of a wide array of music enthusiasts.

Their self-titled debut album, released in 2002, was followed up in 2004 with a full band exodus to the birthplace of reggae and origin of the musical flavor, the island of Jamaica. While there, they recorded their second album, entitled Until That Day, at Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston, enlisting the involvement of some of their heroes like Sly and Robbie and Anthony B. Receiving the bands first radio play, the album cemented Soul Majestic as a major contender for one of North America’s top reggae bands.

Another tasty treat from Soul Majestic, their third and highly anticipated album entitled Better World was released in July of 2009, featuring 13 incredible and diverse tracks including collaborations with Sly and Robbie, Tony Moses and Trinidad’s Queen Omega, as well as production and a handful of rhythms by Million 7 Sound.  The new album quickly gained notice and was placed in rotation on XM radio as well as many college stations nation wide. Internationally, Better World was playing on radio as far off as the Philippines, Portugal, and Europe and was listed on the Top 10 international reggae albums of 2009 by Galaxy radio in Canada. Their newest release “Medical Condition [215]” is now available on iTunes and is accompanied by a music video which can be seen at www.youtube.com/soulmajestic.

While presently touring the country in their 15-passenger Bio-diesel tour van, the band’s mission to raise awareness of global interconnectedness, and how people’s actions impact one another and the earth, has moved to the forefront. The band has played several benefit shows in support of organizations promoting peace, environmental education, and the compassionate use of medical marijuana, and plans future work with organizations that are aligned with their mission and world-views. Busy finishing up their next batch of singles that Soul Majestic plans on releasing throughout the summer and fall, the band will be touring throughout the west coast of the US this coming year as well as a handful of international dates. So watch for them on the road this spring, summer and fall gathering their tribe for the next great feast. For appetizers check the band’s web site, Facebook and Myspace.

Saritah
Visit Website: Saritah

South Korean born, West Australian raised soul/roots songstress saritah (sa-REE-ta) brings a potent blend of melody, message and groove that will uplift and inspire.

An energetic and captivating live performer, saritah is motivated by her belief that music can inspire positive change. Her songs combine conscious lyrics with soul, reggae and roots flavours, and are delivered with a sincere, raw energy and passion.

Saritah released ANCIENT FORWARD in August 2009.  This album has received rave reviews and has put Saritah on the map of world singer song-writers.  Since then, Saritah has toured consistently for nearly two years both within Australia and overseas performing over 400 shows.

Nominated for Best Blues N Roots Artist in the 2006 WAMI awards, saritah’s music is a fresh burst of strong spirit and groove.

Also playing that night will be Rachel McGoyle and Emily Rath.  Don’t miss this very special singer song-writer Tuesday at SOhO!