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LASANA BANDELÉ

Rank #33 San Francisco, CA Reggae / Roots Reggae / World

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Members: Lasana Bandelé - Singer/Songwriter, Poet, Musician, Producer, Film Maker, Film Editor..

Sounds Like: Bob Marley, Peter Gabriel, Steel Pulse

Label: Storitela Music

Manager: Lasana Bandelé

Bio: LASANA BANDELÉ - “THE STORITELA”: Is An Eclectic Reggae Artist Deep In His Jamaican, African Roots With A Big Voice And A Powerful Message.

Lasana Bandelé is a Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Musician, Producer. He is also into Film Making/Editing and Web Designing. His CD is titled "Storitela" inclu... See Full Bio

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Added a new video: "Big City by Lasana Bandelé at Edna Manley College." http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/208144040 #video

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“Quiet verse, urgent songs from a Storitela - Lasana Bandele mixes verse, music at Poetry Society Fellowship. There is a notable difference between Lasana Bandele's speaking and singing voices. The former is contemplative, yet convincing; the latter is laden with urgency, though remaining melodious.”

— Mel Cooke, Jamaica Gleaner

“Living in Shacks was also the title of the show Bandelé did at Redbones Blues Café, New Kingston, recently, where he fused poetry and song.”

— Mel Cooke, Jamaica Gleaner

“Lasana Bandelé brings it all to Redbones Café in Poetry and Songs titled "LIVING IN SHACKS by Lasana Bandelé in a special SOLO performance on the 7th of November, 2012. Showtime 8:30pm”

— Basil Walters, Jamaica Observer

“Life Time Achievement Awardee - Lasana Bandelé.”

— Judith Falloon-Reid, Independet Voyces

“Lasana Bandele asserts his presence by ‘Blowin in the Wind’ Internationally-acclaimed Reggae musician, Lasana Bandele has announced his return to the Reggae scene with his newest project, Blowin In The Wind. The single, a cover of rock superstar, Bob Dylan’s legendary song signifies the triumphant return of an eclectic Reggae musician who’s enjoyed a storied career, spanning five different decades. Additionally, Bandele became synonymous with Reggae fans through his poetry; doing regular readings of his work on JBC Radio’s Groundings However, fans mostly remember Bandele for the 1990 smash hit, Living In Shacks which earned mass airplay locally and internationally; regarded by many as one of Reggae music’s signature hits and earning him a spot on the Reggae Sunsplash show that year. His album, Storitela also was well-received within the Reggae industry; featuring singles such as Subway Blues, Break Free and the title track, Storitela. ”

— Jodee Brown, http://www.examiner.com

““I have always loved this song by Bob Dylan. He is one of my favourite artiste and I feel a timeliness in this song; given the present state of things in the world,” he said. Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Lasana-returns#ixzz1fJ9kObdg Lasana Bandele gained widespread popularity locally with his 1989 hit single Living In Shacks, which was from the album Storitela. The album — which was produced on his Storitela label — included tracks such as Big City, Subway Blues, Break Free, Bird Land, Waiting Inside and the title track, Storitela. Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Lasana-returns#ixzz1fJ9UyzCW ”

— Bazil Walters, jamaicaobserver.com

“Interviewed By Irie Dole On KPOO - CLICK BELOW TO PLAY INTERVIEW”

— Irie Dole, KPOO

"Lasana Bandelé is an original whose words and music succeeds beautifully because it is what exciting music does best, it surprises us with the delightful discovery of places where we have never been" DERMOT HUSSEY Journalist/Author/Broadcaster/Program Director SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

— Dermot Hussey, SiriusXM Satellite Radio

"Bandelé's rugged "wildstyle" vocals rip out tangles of passion from his self-produced version of "Cassidy." ELENA OUMANO Book Author, Journalist/Billboard Magazine.

— Elena Oimano, Billboard Magazine

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Love On The Freeway -HD Video by Lasana Bandele

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Tue
Feb 26

Edna Manley College Amp…
Kingston, JM | 8:00pm
Edna Manley College Amphit...
Kingston, JM
Tue Feb 26 8:00pm
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2012
Nov 7

RedBones Cafe
Kingston, JM | 8:00pm
RedBones Cafe
Kingston, JM
Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:00pm
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2010
Jul 3

Pier 23 Cafe
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
Pier 23 Cafe
San Francisco, CA, US
Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:00pm
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REGGAE BY THE BAY will feature Rocker-T, Queen Makedah and Sheba Warriors band, Winstrong, ISHI DUBE,LASANA BANDELÉ, THE MOR LUV BAND and other Artist to be announced.

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Pace Ride
Great sound and tracks!!!!
Yardriddim
Yes, you're an ORIGINAL!
blaqka1
am really loving eveything u doin................. keep da light up seen.....bless
Reggae Chanter Don Ha...
Love the original style. Recommending you on my RN profile brother-man. Bless
MusicXray
Thanks for being part of Music Xray and keep the music coming. Good luck with the opportunities available for your music we hope there is a match. Let us know if you ne...
Yarrow Slaps
really feeling the music heer, let me know if you need a feature