Artist description A band breaking through, appealing to fans of Reggae and fans of Rock. Soulful originals and dynamic live performances set them apart from other US Reggae groups.

Music Style Reggae/Rock

Musical Influences Reggae, Rock, Dub, Pop, Latin Jazz

Similar Artists Third World, Steel Pulse, Big Mountain

Artist History Red Di formed in 1995 in the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. There were some member changes but they only solidified a group determined to make their own way in their own time.

Group Members Frank Castro - Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar, Mustapha Craig - Lead & Toast Vocals, Danny Molina - Drums, Mike Tringali - Bass, Jason Flaks - Keys & Sax, Marcus Herrera - Percussion, Shannon Craig - Live Audio Engineer & Reggae Dub Effects. Guest Recording Artists on Gwaan True include Steve Hoffman - Keys, Ed Elizalde - Guitar, Karen Smith & Tamara Haynes (Expressions of Unity) - Backup Vocals, and Bobby Black - Pedal Steel.

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, Percussion, Lead Vocals & Toast Vocals

Albums Gwaan True - Debut CD

Press Reviews Reggae Review Magazine (Northern California, USA) – “You may have seen Mustapha (Master Toaster) with the San Francisco based Reggae sensation Red Di. With honeyed voiced Frank singing lead vocals, a very good band of musicians, Mustapha’s toasting, and the charming yet tenacious management skills of Mary Kirk, Red Di seems to work everywhere all the time. “ ReggaeVibes.com (The Netherlands) – “The album showcases many sides of the band. There are some fine lovers tunes on the album but roots and culture are also present here. Although the pop/rock influences are mostly in the forefront, they are not dominating every tune on the album. You can also discover dancehall and rap influences. Red Di's first album is well worth checking out, which makes it interesting to see how this band will develop in the future.” Reggae Power Society (Yugoslavia) - "Excellent album! Comprising some potential club hits and radio favorites. Exciting combination of roots and new Reggae elements, colored with beautiful vocals.”

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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