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Hailing from the Island of St Croix,
Midnite is one of the most promising roots reggae bands
of the millennium. They are vanguards of conscious reggae
who represent the King's and Queen's music to the fullness
of Jah. Midnite's profound and innovative lyrics are
sincere and deeply rooted to present the other half of
the story. Their cd recordings and live performances
will have reggae and non-reggae listeners open to the
messages they bring.
Lead singer Vaughn Benjamin's electrifying
voice seems an amalgamation of many great voices in reggae-soulful,
chanting, edgy. Vaughn's potent lyrical style and his
brother Ron's exquisite production, keyboard and bass
musical directorship form the nucleus of this musical
sextet, which includes Christian Molina (drums), Wayne
Andreas (keyboards) and Edwin Byron and Edmund Fieulleteau
(guitars). Midnite weaves the cultural lyrics of "old
school" roots music with modern day experiences
to create a unique listening encounter. Reggae - naked
and raw is an apt description for Midnite's musical style,
in which they forgo the frills of extensive remixes,
overdubbing and other musical refinements.
Midnite explodes in live performances
with sets that often exceed 3 hours. Their vigorous,
weighty sound, driven by the punchy bass lines creates
a vibe that penetrates straight to the heart. These epic
musical communions have earned Midnite an enormous following
throughout the roots community. This is especially true
in St. Croix, Puerto Rico, France, Brazil, St. Louis,
New York, Martha's Vineyard, Boston, Vermont, Asheville
and here on the West Coast where they have toured extensively
including another rousing appearance at the 10th Annual
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival.
By breaking all the rules, Midnite
is setting a new standard. Armed with a firm foundation
in Jah Rastafari, their natural talents, and a strong
and uncompromising musical vision, Midnite champions
a unique sound that is on the cutting edge of modern
roots music.
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