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Roots Natty
July 2, 2002
running time: 54:13
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Roots Natty (Max Rivera) reasons with Ireggae
about his debut album Rasta Resiste (The Living Dread), and how he linked
up with Errol Brown and Chinna Smith for this recording.
Rasta Resiste was recorded in Jamaica using some of reggae finest
musicians. Born in Puerto Rico, Max speaks of when
he moved to Costa Rica to escape the island's concrete and pursue his
love of surfing. It was there that he was called into the culture of
rastafari. One day, Jah called Roots Natty to bring the message of
Rastafari and reggae music to his native island. He returned to Puerto Rico and formed the
band Roots Natty in 1995.
Roots Natty discusses the growth of the rastafari community in Puerto
Rico, and their efforts to resist futher commercial development of the island. He
also discusses the "colonial" status of Puerto Rico and the people's struggles
with Vieques.
"It's been a long time already. The resistance has started. The
opressers are pretending to mislead and twist the movement. Rasta Resiste"
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Roots Natty Tour Dates: |
Date |
Location |
Venue |
September 21, 2002 |
Fairfax, CA |
Fairfax
World Music Festival |
September 22, 2002 |
Santa Cruz, CA |
Moe's Alley |
September 24, 2002 |
Santa Cruz, CA |
Moe's Alley |
September 28, 2002 |
Foresthill, CA |
Renegade
Festival - Morning Star Lake |
October 5, 2002 |
Bend, OR |
Bend Fall Festival |
October 8, 2002 |
Berkeley, CA |
Blake's on
Telegraph |
October 12, 2002 |
Fairfax, CA |
19 Broadway |
October 21, 2002 |
Santa Cruz, CA |
Moe's Alley |
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Reggae Festival:
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