Beats of zion, branches of the same tree, hymns for the rebel soul, book of changes, singles. One of the biggest stars in africa, ghanaborn singer rocky dawuni plays a socially conscious and rootsy brand of reggae that uses lateera bob marley as a template. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from rocky dawuni. Ghanas grammy nominee, rocky dawuni, has said in an interview on hitz daybreak with andy dosty that a lot of people expected his branches of the same tree to win the reggae category of the 2015 grammy awards the in ghana hitmaker whos currently in ghana to promote his new beats of zion album was reacting to the question of whether he felt disappointed to lose the. Branches of the same tree should have won the grammy in. The albums title reflects rocky s belief that recognition of our shared humanity is the key to peaceful coexistence among all peoples of the world. Rocky dawuni born january 22, 1969 is a ghanaian singer, songwriter and record producer who performs his signature afro roots sound which is a mixture of reggae, afrobeat, highlife and soul music. Buy mp3 music online rocky dawuni branches of the same tree.
Touted as the bob marley of ghana, dawuni debuts in 1996 with the critically acclaimed the movement, on mesabluemoon records. Rocky dawuni is a veteran ghanaian reggae singer and roots rocker. Although rockys music has had cnn naming him africas top 10 global stars. Download mp3 for rocky dawuni s latest song titled wickedest sound featuring stonebwoy rocky. The single announced the ghanaian stars signing to the cumbancha record label, which released rocky dawunis new album in mid 2015. Rocky dawuni releases new album branches of the same tree. Branches of the same tree by rocky dawuni on apple music.
Rocky dawuni branches of the same tree united reggae. Ghanian, rocky dawuni, is yet another sterling exception. Beats of zion adds ghanaian savors to dawunis afro roots sound, and is the followup to dawinis best reggae album of 2016, branches of the same tree. Download the revolution, african reggae fever, walls tumblin down, do it like that, wake the town, biography. The thirteentrack set follows the grammy nominated album branches of the same tree, and expands rockys signature afro roots sound. On his sixth album, dawuni even records marleys butterflya song that originally never made it past the. Ghanaian music scene and its current global outreach. Listen to download the revolution by rocky dawuni hymns for the rebel soul. Dawuni s infectious songs invite us to move, sing, and dance. Influenced by the soulful beats of fela kuti, the positive messages of bob marley and the infectious, singalong anthems of michael franti, knaan and matisyahu. African thriller, the first single from african music star rocky dawunis grammy nominated album branches of the same tree, was launched worldwide in july 2014. The single announced the ghanaian stars signing to the cumbancha record label, which released rocky dawuni s new album in mid 2015. Rocky dawuni unlock new song dubbed wickedest sound is from dawunis forthcoming album, beats of zion, slated to drop march 8 via six degrees distribution. Read rocky dawuni branches of the same tree on united reggae magazine.
African thriller is the first single from the afro roots star rocky dawunis grammy nominated album branches of the same tree, which was released in march 2015 on cumbancha. Rocky dawuni branches of the same tree 2015 united. Influenced by the soulful beats of afrobeat legend fela kuti, the positive messages and deep grooves of bob marley and the infectious, singalong anthems of michael franti, knaan and matisyahu, rocky dawunis songs straddle the musical boundaries between africa, the caribbean and the us to create a universally appealing sound that unites. The official video of elevation, a cut off rocky dawunis beats of zion album has been released. Rocky dawuni branches of the same tree 2015, gatefold.
His sixth studio album titled branches of the same tree was nominated for a grammy award for best reggae. Do it like that, we got music, modern man gaudi remix, one like the water, beats of zion, top tracks. Influenced by the soulful beats of afrobeat legend fela kuti, the positive messages and deep grooves of bob marley and the infectious, singalong anthems of michael franti, knaan and matisyahu, rocky dawuni s songs straddle the musical boundaries between africa, the caribbean and the us to create a universally appealing sound that unites. Branches of the same tree by rocky dawuni buy and download. Island girl rockys music is a creative inspiration that has no boundaries. Rocky dawuni official website the united nations foundation. Rocky dawuni premieres the music video and mp3 for wickedest sound, featuring stonebwoy on medium.
Download branches of the same tree by rocky dawuni at juno download. Working to create a better tomorrow united nations rocky dawuni biographical movie rocky dawuni. It contains snippets of my personal observations of various cultures and global musical developments. Heres the afropop premiere of that albums opening track, shine a light, a joyful gospelinspired. On his sixth album, dawuni even records marleys butterflya song that originally never made. Rocky dawuni s sixth album, branches of the same tree cumbancha, which features the song shine a light, was nominated for a grammy for best reggae album.
Grammy nominated album branches of the same tree, best reggae album in 2016 and expands rockys afro roots sound to include the diversity of the. Dawuni got acquainted with reggae in ghana when he heard a military band performing one of bob marleys compositions in michel camp. His new album, branches of the same tree is available now from cumbancha records. Download legal mp3 albums from rocky dawuni at emusic. Rocky dawuni releases 3 new singles, features samini on. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Island girl rocky s music is a creative inspiration that has no boundaries. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favorite tracks with your friends.
Rocky dawuni connects dots between africa, the caribbean and the us on new album. Wickedest sound is from dawunis forthcoming album, beats of zion, slated to drop march 8 via six degrees distribution. Download african thriller jeremy sole remix by rocky dawuni emusic. Rocky dawunis cumbancha album, branches of the same tree was nominated for a grammy for best reggae album. Rocky dawuni download the revolution listen on deezer. Branches of the same tree afro roots music rocky dawuni album. Beats of zion adds ghanaian savors to dawunis afro roots sound, and is the followup to dawinis best album of 2016, branches of the same tree. Check out branches of the same tree by rocky dawuni on amazon music. Branches of the same tree by rocky dawuni on amazon music. According to rocky, branches of the same tree was inspired by the songs and melodies i have heard over the years during my travels. African thriller, the first single from african music star rocky dawuni s grammy nominated album branches of the same tree, was launched worldwide in july 2014. Beats of zion adds ghanaian savors to dawunis afro roots sound, and is the followup to dawinis best reggae. Listen to international music star and humanitarian activist rocky dawuni s latest album, branches of the same tree and you ll be enveloped in an uplifting groovemix of reggae, afrobeat, and global pop. Rocky dawuni is a ghanaian singer, songwriter and record producer who performs his.
Branches of the same tree by rocky dawuni on mp3, wav. Filmed in india, and directed by sairam sagiraju, the video finds dawuni as a traveling griot highlighting issues around the world. Rocky dawuni s sixth album, branches of the same tree,was nominated for a grammy for best reggae album 2016 making rocky the first nominee from his home country of ghana. Rocky dawuni branches of the same tree mp3 album download. Rocky dawuni shine a light by afropop worldwide free. Branches of the same tree by rocky dawuni, released 31 march 2015 1. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Rocky dawuni, the international music star and humanitarian activist, released his highly anticipated 7th album beats of zion in 2019. Rocky dawuni releases new album branches of the same tree inspired by the soulful beats of afrobeat legend fela kuti, the positive messages and deep grooves of bob marley and the infectious, singalong anthems of michael franti, knaan and matisyahu, rocky dawuni s songs blend elements of reggae, afrobeat and global pop into an. Beats of zion album by rocky dawuni, released 08 march 2019 1. African thriller jeremy sole remix rocky dawuni july 21, 2014.
Reggae artists, biographies, discographies, new releases, photos, videos, music samples. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Rocky dawuni is global reggae charts artiste of the month his management say the video is a visual statement of aspiration and personal empowerment. Listen free to rocky dawuni branches of the same tree shine a light, rock your soul and more. Here you can find rocky dawuni branches shared files. Download african thriller jeremy sole remix by rocky. Rocky dawuni collaborates with ben harper and ukulele artist tom freund in his latest album, branches of the same tree. Reggaes influence and its artists arent confined or indigenous to jamaica. African thriller by rocky dawuni, released 31 march 2015. The album features the afro dancehall mashup african thriller remixed by dj jeremy sole kcrw with its striking accompanying video. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of branches of the same tree 2015 by rocky dawuni at mp3caprice.
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