Reggae fans on Kauai have more than one reason to celebrate Sunday. American reggae rapper Matisyahu and English roots reggae band Steel Pulse join forces for a live concert Sunday at The Kilohana Plantation, along with special guest Makua Rothman.
Reggae fans on Kauai have more than one reason to celebrate Sunday.
American reggae rapper Matisyahu and English roots reggae band Steel Pulse join forces for a live concert Sunday at The Kilohana Plantation, along with special guest Makua Rothman.
Steel Pulse may have explored various styles of music since they started out in 1975, but when it comes to the message, this Grammy Award-winning reggae band has remained close to their roots. The group has continued its commitment to fighting injustice, educating the masses and promoting positive messages through spiritually uplifting music.
“We just can’t ignore the politics, because every life and soul that’s born on this Earth is a political maneuver for someone, at some stage,” said founding member, guitarist and lead vocalist David Hinds. “We deal with positive spirits. It means putting aside the guns, the drugs and all of the things that are ailments of society.”
Matisyahu first made a name for himself with his album “Live at Stubbs,” followed quickly by “Youth.” Both albums subsequently went Gold, and “Youth” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. “Light,” his 2009 album, reached No. 1 on the reggae albums chart and stayed in the top spot for 34 weeks. And his fourth studio album, “Spark Seeker,” also debuted at No. 1 on the reggae chart.
The 21-and-up concert begins at 5:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. General admission tickets cost $39 in advance and go up the day of the show.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.flavorus.com or at select island retailers, including Deja Vu Surf Hawaii ‚ Kukui Grove, Rainbow Gas and Mini Mart in Kapaa, Pono Market in Kapaa, Healthy Hut, KMART and Progressive Expressions in Koloa.
