REGGAE / HIP-HOP / SOUL ROOTS / DUB / R&B
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"In a world where musicians seem content to follow
established formulas, it's encouraging to find a band that can defy
boundaries with skill & grace."
Lisa McIntyre, Performer Magazine 2008
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Fueled
by their passion to explore beyond the edges of traditional musical
boundaries and their diverse ethnic and musical backgrounds, the Alchemystics
blend reggae, politically infused hip-hop, gritty soul, hard-driving
rock, and pulsing Jamaican, Cuban and Trinidadian rhythms into an utterly
unique and distinctively original new sound. The result is modern-day
roots music with global appeal - an alchemy of ancient musical traditions;
intricate, intelligent wordplay; elementally raw soul; irresistible
hooks; deep, driving rhythms; and old-school vocal harmonies - fired
by the Alchemystic's unique blend of intensity, passion, and sheer artistic
chemistry into a powerful, contemporary, and unmistakable sound.
Formed by producers, and rhythmic earth shakers Demse Zullo - drums/percussion & Garrett Sawyer - bass in early 2003, the Alchemystics under their musical direction have grown into an eclectic lineup of talented musicians combining the inspired, masterful vocals of Ras Jahn and Ian-I, the smooth and socially conscious lyricism of Force, the Afro-Caribbean infused percussion of Matthew King, and the cosmic keyboards of Jay Metcalf. Together, the Alchemystics have catalyzed into an original, unstoppable musical force. Their high-energy, fiercely danceable live shows, have gained the band a passionately loyal multi-cultural, multi-generational following throughout New England, and beyond.
The
Alchemystics have shared stages with a global array of music luminaries
such as Stephen Marley, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Clipse, Damian
Marley, The Abyssinians, Sister Carol, The Coup, Inner circle, Busta
Rhymes, Yellow Man, Burning Spear, Gil Scott Heron, Culture, Steel Pulse,
Angelique Kidjo, Mighty Sparrow, The Brazilian Girls, Israel Vibrations,
The English Beat, Midnite, King Sunny Ade, and Taj Mahal among many
others.
The Alchemystics firmly embrace the philosophy that music and art are tools for propelling social change in our communities, and that the future of music and the planet necessitates bringing people of diverse backgrounds together to create conscious community. Individually and collectively, the members of the Alchemystics prioritize giving back to their local community, working closely with local youth groups and lending their musical talents when called upon. Individually and as a group, Alchemystics members regularly guest lecture, teach, and perform at schools and colleges throughout the Northeast.
In May 2011 The Alchemystics released their fourth album, following their E.P and a full length live recording in 2008.
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