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SOJA
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Over the years, the Washington, D.C.
music scene has become best known
for its hardcore (Minor Threat) and
go-go (Trouble Funk) alumni, but as
evidenced by the great Bad Brains,
reggae has been represented as well.
SOJA has risen to the forefront,
picking up right where the Brains
left off – creating their own blend
of conscious roots music entwined
with the traditional rhythms of
reggae, it “comes across with
passion and depth.” (Washington Post
’06)
That said, SOJA is not that easy to
define. Although they are rooted in
reggae, they are not limited to it;
their fan-base reflects this with a
very diverse population. The music
includes and embraces all walks of
life - it has no prejudice – it is
for everyone. The band grew up
listening to reggae, hip-hop, and
rock. In their sound, reggae became
the predominate influence because it
is dedicated to a real message and
promotes revolution. |
