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California, United States (1998 – present)

Groundation is a Fusion-Reggae band based in Sonoma County, California. It was established in 1998 by Harrison Stafford, Ryan Newman and Marcus Urani upon their meeting at the Jazz program at Sonoma State University. Groundation’s music incorporates the lyrical struggle of Roots Reggae, the progressive musicianship of Funk/Jazz fusion, and other-worldly transcendental Dub.

The 9-piece band creates an altogether new Reggae sound, featuring swirling horns, stout poly-rhythmics, and soulful harmony vocals. Their concerts utilize live improvisation, in classic jazz fashion, and are renowned for their high energy, communion-type atmosphere.

“Groundation” comes from the Rasta term “Grounation.” Grounations were gatherings based on using music to attain common vibration, with the focus on manifesting positive energy to affect social change.

Having toured in over 30 countries on 4 continents, Groundation has truly become a world-wide movement and is the biggest American Reggae band touring the world today…come and find out why.
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  • freepr0n

    I'm intrigued, but not satisfied. It's not hipster enough to fullfill my needs.

    Wednesday evening

  • Eitental

    The best contemporary reggae act that I've come across. It seems to me that others, such as Capleton, Alborosie and Matisyahu, have moments of brilliance scattered across albums of mediocrity. If anyone knows of any other contemporary reggae acts who are as good as Groundation, drop me a shout.

    Tuesday evening

  • swampchode

    Come back to New Orleans!! The last two shows were INCREDIBLE!

    23 days ago

  • jbernardo92

    when are you coming back to portugal??

    last month

  • kwokwokwo

    зацепило

    last month

  • romulloalves

    Coisa fina, esse novo disco!

    last month

  • RasKitchenChef

    if yuh don't like Groundation, don't tell me abouta roots

    March 2012

  • RRivadeneira91

    awesome concert at Sydney Uni...

    March 2012
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Summer European Dates Released

25 May 2012 | from www.groundation.com

The first dates for the upcoming Summer edition of the Building An Ark World Tour have been posted on the live page. Included are some of the preeminent festivals on the continent and appearances in Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, The Netherlands, …

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