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BIOGRAPHY
The EarthKry band was born and nurtured in 2013 within the halls of the Edna Manley College of The Visual & Performing Arts in Kingston, Jamaica where four budding musicians hoped to hone their skills. Their journey began with a twist of fate which brought together lead singer and guitarist Aldayne Haughton, keyboard player Phillip Mcfarlane , drummer Kieron Cunningham and bass guitarist Kamardo Blake, to play a series of small gigs. Drawing inspiration from Bob Marley and The Wailers, The Beatles, John Holt, Black Uhuru and Steel Pulse, the group soon cemented a wholesome fusion of Roots Reggae, Souls and Rock genres for a fresh but universal sound. -2-
Much like the iconic reggae outfit The Wailers, the band chose its name, EarthKry, to signify its mission to voice the grievances of the downtrodden through the vibrations of their music. Befittingly, their debut single “9 to 5” echoes the daily tribulations of the working class who are barely able to make ends meet from their menial wages. In April 2015 EarthKry entered The Ostroda Festival’s “World Reggae Contest” with their “9 to 5” single where they became the only Jamaican band to make it to the top ten, placing 7th out of 102 entries from across the globe. Thereafter “9 to 5” was released on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify and several other digital distribution media, marking another momentous achievement for the band. As EarthKry strives to provide a medium of escape for people all over the world with their uplifting songs, the band continues their journey to becoming a household name. With a series of live performances at local hot spots they have already begun making their mark on the local scene, impressing their audience most notably at Fete de la Musique hosted by Alliance Francaise and Music Is The Healing at Emancipation Park. The band anticipates taking their act to international stages for further promotion. Through the guidance of musicians Nambo Robinson and Maurice Gordon and producers Stephen Stewart and Sam Clayton, the band works towards releasing their first E.P and then debut album Hard Road in the near future.
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Since 2013 the band has spent much of their time backing other notable artistes in recording sessions while further developing their signature sound. Through the guidance of musicians Nambo Robinson and Maurice Gordon and producers Stephen Stewart and Sam Clayton, the band works towards releasing their first E.P and then debut album Hard Road in the near future.
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MEET THE BAND
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Manager: Tara Johnson Tel: 876.449.0406 Email: earthkry.band@gmail.com -7-
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