Ras Michael ...Niyabinghi Specialist

Ras Michael is a key element in the African and Reggae music from Jamaica. He worked with the likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, The Wailers, Burning Spear, Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder and Billy Paul. He once opened for the musically talented Roberta Flack at the National Stadium in Jamaica where thousands attended the magnificent show. One of his first albums, known as Dadawa, was released in the latter part of the 1970's. The album was such a hit made news in the highly acclaimed "Billboard Magazine", the industry periodical.

In the 1980's Ras Michael received many awards including the Martin's International Award for The Most Cultural Music Roots Band. He was also nominated for the peter Tosh Award during his reign in the 80's. Ras has over 14 albums to date. He was fortunate to have recorded a single entitled, "Children of the Universe", with back up sounds of the original "Wailers". This musical master has done work with the greatest in the Reggae music industry. While touring in Paris the legendary Rastafarian Bob Marley; Bob was asked to comment on the talent of Ras Michael as a performer and he replied, "Ras Michael is a roots master and a Niyabinghi specialist. He tells you like it is".
He is also featured in the British Guiness Book of World Records on Reggae music coming out of Jamaica.
Ras Michael has toured the U.S. and is known worldwide, likewise is his music which is the heart of the African Rasta Roots music world. He is also known among the Reggae family of artists under the Shanachie Label. This year Ras Michael will also be involved in the creation of and setup for the Ras Michael & Son of Negus Culture Center in Kingston, Jamaica.
To get the real vibration of the roots music of Africa and Jamaica you listen to the sounds of the Roots Master, the Niyabinghi specialist RAS MICHAEL.

Contact Information: Ras Michael (760) 721-4434

Ras Michael interview

-Isn't it too difficult to live as a Rasta when living in the US?

"Well...real rastafarian roots are in Jamaica: we are lot of Rasta people, whe have hills and rivers, mother nature...we drummin....In USA, it is not the same thing, you see? But things are moving. Rasta people are organizing, ie the Ethiopian World ferderation, or the Twelve Tribes. And now you can find Rasta people worlwide: US, Europe, Africa, Asia...so things are movin inna positive way"

-What are you workin on? a new album?

"Yes! we just finished the recording, and we have to do the mix now.
Dis album will be named "Perfect Love". It is quite different of "a weh dem a go do wid it". This one is strictly nyabinghi, only drums, guitar and cythar. "Perfect Love" should be relased in March. So prepare...and check www.earthcultureroots.com to be kept informed!"

-Some people don't understand why Rastas see HIM as divine?

"We believe Haile Selassie, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, is divine because HIM is the one who fulfilled the prophecies, who opened the seven seals. Look inna di Bible, Revelations chapter 5. It is written that The lion of Judah, the son of david, shall open the seals. Him is the branch of David. And he opened the seals.
And if you look what HIM said in his speeches, you will see that HIM is the only man who spoke like dis, about love, unity, against racial discrimination, faith..."

-I heard that you was policeman long time ago...is this a rumor?

"What?! ahaha! Let me tell you one thing: we are all policemenen, cause Rastas arrest and fight the wicked :-)"

-Have you a message you want people hear about?

"Yes! I want to say to all people, all ECR visitors, all humanity, that people must be lookin for the light.
We must think positive, we must think conscious. We must act with love, and we have to love the almighty for the love he gave us.
Be strong! the wicked can force our bodies, not our souls.
And we must do all what is possible to forgive and have a good heart, even if only the perfect one is the Almighty. One love!"

Ras Michael.

A WEH DEM A GO DO WID IT. NEW ALBUM! 13 wicked tunes!! productions by talented musicians: Ras Michael, Sly Dunbar, Robert Shakespear, Robert Lynn, Organ D, Earl Smith, Johnny Moore... Listen to a medley in real audio (430 Ko)   You can order the album now for $14.50. Just call 760-721-4434 or contact ihinihi@aol.com We are also looking for distributors and resellers worldwide. So feel free to contact us at ihinihi@aol.com New! Read Ras Michael interview Also available, Ras Michael Tee-shirts: $19.50 Nyabinghi Specialist $19.50 Available in various colors