Original progressive roots music, heavy bass meets uplifting vocal harmonies and soulful horns, along side African percussion in a psychedelic Dub wise fashion that will keep every soul dancing and grooving !
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Price Range: $700-5000
I Yahn I Arkestra is a family of musicians based in Philadelphia
P.a. Writing ,Recording and performing original Reggae, often blending
influences of Jazz ,world music and EDM.
For 25 years Derek and Kaseaopia the heart of I Yahn I Arkestra have
been performing their compositions backed by an all star group of
Philadelphia musicians,including - Chuck Treece,
B Davis,Josh Freshy , H.R.,Timi Tanzania and new to the group by way
of Jamaica Nevin Thomas and Derry J.
Through the years I Yahn I Arkestra have built their reputation
and fan base on enigmatic live performances that have taken them
across United States, the Caribbean and Middle East. They have
supported 100's of national acts such as Matisyahu , Lee Scratch
Perry, Black Uhuru and Damian Marley to name a few.
Notably I Yahn I have written recorded and performed live in
collaboration with Master Percussionist and world renowned band leader
Doc Gibbs ,as well as Fats Dominoe Guitarist Teddy Royal, Multi
instrumentalist and professional skateboarder Chuck Treece the
legendary Bad Brains front man H.R. and also with master Indian
percussionist Radha Gopinath Marrinelli .
In 2007 They released their debut album LOVE MISSION with great
national reviews from world music blogs to the beat magazine ,
followed soon after by the Dubwise remix Dub Mission
In 2011 they released their second album From Shakamaxon.
With Shakamaxon,in their now signature style the Arkestra successfully
fuses traditional reggae rhythms with a psychedelic improvisations ,
using both electric and acoustic instruments as well as various
traditional instruments from around the world. As with love Mission I
Yahn I expanded further on Shakamaxon with a The Remix Version Dub
Shack .
In 2018 I Yahn I in collaborated with Chuck Treece , Radha Gopinath
Marrinelli and HR (bad brains) himself to create a brand new sound
together in order to facilitate contemplation meditation and healing,
and from this union comes I Yahn I 's newest inception Album RAS ASANA
that has quickly become a emerging classic in the Yoga Dub genre.
I Yahn I Arkestra also recently delved into the world of reggae
riddims with their release of Dread Locks Tree Riddim featuring
various artists with a dub medley remix on Worship Records by DJ Rob
Paine.
The newest project from the Arkestra PRESSURE along side Producer
Charlie Patierno Aka PreExist (the roots ,Octave Cat ,Jeff Lee
Johnson) is a Future Dub bass heavy anthem calling for Peace in the
streets of America following years of social unrest violence and
police brutality with 2 more singles to follow from the collaboration
coming late 2022 ,and a second volume /follow up to 2018's Ras Asana
coming in early 2023 !
Looking to the future I Yahn I will continue writing recording and
touring looking to bring more conscious music to the people far and
wide . More music for the masses!
"Songs are Flowing and " Jammy" and combined with the spiritual lyrics
and layered drums, create the feel of an old fashioned Rastafarian
Groundation." Chuck Foster The Beat Magazine
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