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Authentic Jamaican Reggae
Live Traditional Roots Reggae Music
Feature attraction Anthony Ezekiel Parnther, Lead Vocalist and Rhythm Guitar player from Kingston, Jamaica is inspired by the Will of The Most High, JAH, Lord and Creator of the Heaven and Earth to deliver the message of Truth and the Divine Revelations in the spirit of the true Rastafarian. Tony Parnther is ROOTS VIBRATION!
Roots are the origin from which something is derived. The source of it's strength such as the vital essence that maintain the reality of it's existence. Jah, The Lord and Creator of the universe has revealed the way for human development. "Weep not: behold, the Conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof." The words of truth so profound vibrates throughout the world though the heathens be adverse.
Reggae music was designed to express to the mass of humanity the unifying word of JAH in such a dynamic way that it inspires the hearts, minds, and souls of all who have an ear to listen.
Roots Vibration Reggae Band is dedicated towards the delivery the divine message of Jah boldly in the traditional Roots Rock Reggae style and fashion. Anthony Ezekiel Parnther, Lead vocalist and Rhythm Guitarist conceived the idea while growing up in Kingston, Jamaica then later came to Evanston, IL where he formed the band.
1982 Roots Vibration was established in Kingston, Jamaica as a professional entertainment group. Since then the now Chicago/Evanston, IL based organization soon became the premier Roots & Culture Reggae Band of the mid-west. Sharing the stage with other international performers such as: Identity,Sister Carol, the Meditations, Sugar Minot & The Abashanti Band, The Wailers (Bob Marley's original band from Jamaica), The Itals, Culture, Lucky Dube & Slave, and (the originator of Ska music) Roland Alphonso.
Winner of Martin's Intercultural11th Annual Chicago Reggae Awards "Most Cultural Entertainer" category in 1992. Also the Award for "Best New Entertainer" category in 1989 at Martin's Intercultural 9th Annual Chicago Reggae Awards.
Roots Vibration Reggae Band can be seen performing in Chicago at the Wild Hare. Other venues
"We need to have more Love in this world"!
Tony is a true Rastafarian. He expresses the passion and spirit of his belief dynamically in the performance of the traditional Roots Reggae music.
Roots Vibration has performed at the following locations:
Barrat College
Biddy Mulligan's
Chevy's Club 57
Chez Roue
Chicago City College Malcolm X Campus
Club Continental
Club Dread
Club East Brook
Club Kilimanjaro
Creighton University
Cubby Bear
Czar Bar
Downtown Bar & Grill
Dub Club
Evanston IL Independence Day Parade
Exedus II
Exzotiks
Grand Rapids, Michigan Reggae Sun Splash
Haile Selassie Day Celebration
Halsted Street Festival
Indiana Ogden Sand Dunes
Ka-Boom
Lake Forest College
Lincoln-Belmont Street Festival
Malcolm X College
Martin's InterCultural Awards Cerimony
Mattson, IL Memorial Day Celebration
Moulibet's Langano
National Louis University
Navy Pier Arcade
Negril
Northwestern University
Outtakes
Play House, The
Private Party (Cindy Levitte)
Rock Island Illinois Reggae Festival
Rockland Road House
Saint Michael's Church Festival
Shades
Skokie, IL 4th Of July Parade
State Theater
The Dock on Montrose Beach
The Taste Of Chicago
Viva La Zada
Wild Hare
Woodland Shopping Mall
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Anthony Ezekiel Parnther
Anthony Ezekiel Parnther
Anthony Ezekiel Parnther
Feature attraction Anthony Ezekiel Parnther, Lead Vocalist and Rhythm Guitar player from Kingston, Jamaica is inspired by the Will of The Most High, JAH, Lord and Creator of the Heaven and Earth to deliver the message of Truth and the Divine Revelations in the spirit of the true Rastafarian. Tony Parnther is ROOTS VIBRATION!
Hiram Broyls III
Anthony Ezekiel Parnther
Anthony Ezekiel Parnther
On Bass Guitar and Background Vocal is Hiram Broyls III., "Mystic Man" a native of Chicago establishes the hard core Reggae bottom of Roots Vibration that can be felt deep within ones soul. Hiram says, "I am of the ancient order of theNya Binghi like Jesus, King David and Solomon, therefore; when I use my instrument I make it convey their "Rootical" messages in an X DUB FACTOR style JAH Know!"
David "Jahday" Williams
Anthony Ezekiel Parnther
Muntheru Saadiq Mujaahid Shah
Lead guitarist, David "Jahday" Williams from Evanston, IL exhibits virtuosity and style in performing arts as he articulates intricate melodies on the guitar. His rifs are clean and smooth with just the right touch of the Bluesy flavors that are characteristic in reggae music. Jahday feels that Reggae is a remedy for the Blues. So when he cuts loose with his fiery lead guitar solos you will know that he's into the Roots Rock Reggae style.
Muntheru Saadiq Mujaahid Shah
Muntheru Saadiq Mujaahid Shah
Muntheru Saadiq Mujaahid Shah
Muntheru Shah is the drummer/percussionist and driving force behind this reggae band. Born in Hope, Arkansas under his Christian family name Warner Raymond Bernard Shaw Jr., Muntheru believes that the Will of Allah must prevail, and that no matter what you pursue in life you should remain focused on its Divine Purpose.
Gregorio "Mandingo" Guadalupe
Muntheru Saadiq Mujaahid Shah
Gregorio "Mandingo" Guadalupe
Drummer "Mandingo" from Virgin Islands manifests the pulse, heartbeat and inspiration we used to spread the message of Rastafari to all Jah people. He helps to maintain the positive spiritual balance in the heart and soul of Roots Vibration.
Gilberto "Shango" Rios
Muntheru Saadiq Mujaahid Shah
Gregorio "Mandingo" Guadalupe
"Shango" Keyboardist, Vocals born in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Each note that he plays and sings is resonant with wisdom, compassion and culture. He demonstrates using the performing arts his commitment to love and truth both onstage, and off. He lives the life of the true Rastaman Vibration.
About Us Over Three Decades
2017 Roots Vibration Reggae Band
Come together again as a reggae band to inspire the young people of today with the uplifting message of JAH conveyed through the true Rastafarian expression of Traditional Roots Reggae Music.
2015 Roots Vibration
Roots Vibration reappeared on the Chicago scene with an explosion of authentic Jamaican Roots and Culture reggae music that reverberates through the hearts and minds of all of those who love true reggae music.
1996 Roots Vibration Reggae Band
Now a seasoned highly professional live performance reggae band able to attract huge audience response continue to express and preserve the essence of the Authentic Traditional Jamaican Reggae Music here in Chicago.
Our Humble beginnings
1992 Roots Vibration
1982 Roots Vibration Reggae Band
1982 Roots Vibration Reggae Band
recognized as the premier Roots n' Culture reggae band in Chicago become the opening performance for many of the international reggae artists remaining true to the cultural vibe.
1982 Roots Vibration Reggae Band
1982 Roots Vibration Reggae Band
1982 Roots Vibration Reggae Band
Roots Vibration Appeared on the stages of Chicago with an eruption of Roots Rockin' Reggae that rekindled the spirit of Bob Marley at a time when the DJ Toast Masters and Dancehall music was becoming popular.
Awards & Testimonials
Most Culture Oriented Band of 1991
"Best New Artist/Entertainers of 1989"
"Best New Artist/Entertainers of 1989"
1990 - 1995 Roots Vibration Core Members
Winners of the January 25, 1992 Martin's International Corporation's 11th Annual Chicago Reggae Award
"Best New Artist/Entertainers of 1989"
"Best New Artist/Entertainers of 1989"
"Best New Artist/Entertainers of 1989"
1985 - 1990 Roots Vibration
Original Members
Winners of the January 25, 1990 Martin's International Corporation's 9th Annual Chicago Reggae Awards for "Best New Artist/Entertainers of 1989"
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