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Brazilian soul rocker Frederico7 has been making waves since 2019 as his debut album Exótico Americano charted #1 in the North American World Music Radio charts among greats Salif Keita and Bomba Estéreo. Rolling Stone Magazine took notice declaring it “A delicious cocktail of bossa, soul, funk & dub with a dash of psychedelia.”
 

Cali Roots is excited to add The Green to the welcome back to Monterey concert line-up taking place August 28th. This is the first event from the organizers set to take place at the iconic venue Monterey County fair and Event center since California’s re-opening announcement. The concert is a celebration of both the festival and bringing live music back to the fairgrounds, the festival’s home since the inception of the event over 11 years ago.

Acclaimed Reggae-Rock group Roots of Creation (A.K.A. ROC) is excited to announce the release of new music and show dates! The newest single “Soulshine” is out now and is the latest release from ROC’s upcoming album Dub Free or Die Vol. 1, due out September 17th! Stream & Download here: https://ffm.to/roc_soushine_reggae

Cali Roots is excited to kick off a series of shows leading up to the 2022 California Roots Music and Arts Festival. Included in the series is Cali Roots Sessions: San Francisco slated for October 23-24. Set to take place at The Midway, located in the Dogpatch district of San Francisco, this event includes performances from legendary reggae artists Stephen Marley, J Boog, The Green, FIJI, Anthony B, Yellowman, Don Carlos and more!

With over a decade of experience working various Reggae acts, musician/producer Drumwise a.k.a Calvin Canha announces his debut album “Reflection Riddim” out now and available everywhere you stream music, via Greenstone and his newly created Drumwise label.

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Reflecting on the release, Corey Draskovich (bass, guitar, keys), comments “Embracing the new, and reflecting on the old. Every album we make is a new process, we learn from each experience and try to incorporate those lessons into our new music.

“Kingston Bolero” is a concept, project, and single that takes the iconic original “Bolero” orchestral piece and transforms it into a dub ballad that is the perfect soundtrack for the summer.

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Cali Roots in partnership with Pollen are excited to announce Cali Roots: Baja Sessions! The newly formed getaway brings the best parts of Cali Roots to a destination beach resort to create the ultimate experience. Baja Sessions will take place November 3-7, 2021.  This is expected to sell out quickly, be sure to get yours here!

Cali Roots is excited to announce the welcome back to Monterey concert taking place August 28th. This is the first event from the organizers set to take place at the iconic venue Monterey County fair and Event center since California’s re-opening announcement. The concert is a celebration of both the festival and bringing live music back to the fairgrounds, the festival’s home since the inception of the event over 11 years ago.

Elektric Voodoo, the Afrobeat-inspired psych dance-rock ensemble founded by Scott Tournet, just released the music video for their title track “Telescope.” Already being hailed by the press like Glide Magazine who stated, “Telescope encompasses a sonic parade of drums, horns, and guitars with a shake-up the masses mission.” The music video filmed by Michael Cacciabaudo perfectly captures the intimate recording session and vibe.