MAROGHINI   'Historian'

This is the type of artist I like.The musical traveller, the musician who doesn't fear to experiment, well aware of the potential of reggae music as an universal sound, capable of inglobing different cultures and sounds.Maroghini, whose name means optical illusion, is a multi-talented Jamaican recording and performing artist,vocalist, lyricist, arranger, composer, actor and producer who has played and taught his profession in over 40 countries as a master of the great art of African and Indian drumming. This artiste (who speaks fluently 5 languages) has become an autenthic glob-trotter of sound whose 'iter' has culminated into this nice effort, 'Historian'. For these reasons, we could define his music 'World Beat Reggae' or 'New Age Reggae' as it merges reggae with so many differents sounds from all around the world. Maroghini's background is solid reggae since his is an artist who skilfully handles  roots, dancehall and dub styles as a competent producer. Moreover he is a talented vocalist with a vocal style reminiscent of Freddie McGregor and Luciano, who is able to create catchy and radio-friendly melodies . But, as said, Maroghini is an able experimenter as shown in one of my favourite tunes 'Manna tree' which showcases a captivating melody sung over an infectuous oriental/egyptian/dancehall riddim. But Maroghini's imagination has no limits as he mixes reggae troghout the album with different styles as hip hop, hard rock or punk. The final result is always interesting. For the realisation of this collection, Maro has collaborated with many illustrious musicians as Robbie Shakespeare and the famous ragga dj Asher D who appears in the final track, the dancehall/rai riddim driven 'Seven Supreme'.  

RasWalter

Label  MARO MUSIC

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