Artist description 8 piece band from San Jose CA.

Music Style Reggae

Musical Influences Steel Pulse, Bob Marley, Burning Spear

Similar Artists Alpha Blondy, Israel Vibration, UB40

Artist History First gig at the Caribbean Cajun in Sunnyvale CA. Since then has released three albums, the first two under its own Forehead Records Label.Only reggae band to win three prestigious Bammie Music Awards ('96/97), performed at Reggae on the River (Inka's song "BRAINWASH" selected as opening track on RR's 10th Anniversary CD) and the Vermont Reggae Festival for 20,000 plus. Played with virtually all of reggae's top international touring acts. Headlined the Filmore in San Francisco, recently opened for Jimmy Buffet at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mt. View CA. Band has toured extensively throughout the US and Canada."One of America's best home-grown reggae bands, bar none!" - Best Magazine. The buzz keeps getting louder and louder - its no wonder Inka Inka has become one of Reggae's most in-demand, cutting edge bands in North America. Well known for their song writing talents -many songs filled with positive messages addressing contemporary issues - plus energetic liveshow featuring hypnotic grooves and powerful horn riffs, Inka Inka appeals to audiences of allages and cultures. The band's increasing recognition and growing popularity has established astrong international following. The acclaimed and socially and environmentally conscious San Jose, CA group has played on thesame stage with some of the finest Reggae musicians in the world. Among those are BurningSpear, Jimmy Cliff, Steel Pulse, The Meditations, Pato Banton, Third World, Lucky Dube, Mutuburuka, and Toots and the Maytals. · Voted "#1 Independent Reggae Album for 1995" - Reggae Report Magazine· Noted in USA Today and Billboard and on MTV and VH-1. · Reviews in a variety of publications, including Pulse! to El Paso Herald to Oil. Songs - featured in surf & ski videos and film soundtracks - heard also by millions watching Surfer Magazine's cable TV show and Suburu's Ski World on ESPN & ESPN2. · Radio airplay across the airwaves, from progressive format 95.7 KUPR-FM in San Diego, CA to college radio stations in Vermont and NPR in Texas. · Packed venues throughout the US and Canada - festivals to clubs, benefit concerts to conventions. "An American Reggae act on the move... a band to watch out for," says Billboard Magazine.

Group Members Spiderman-lead voc,percussion Fazer-guitar,voc Doctor-guitar Sticky-bass Corby Corbett/Steve Hoffman-keybds,voc Sparky/Manas-drums Minky/Charles-sax Beast(M.Taylor)/Les-trumpet L.Henry Sarmiento II-sound engineer

Instruments percussion, guitar (2), bass, drums, keys, trumpet, sax

Albums 1)Wake Up! 2)Reconsider 3)Myth of the Machine

Press Reviews · Pulse!: "Lyrics that will make you stand up and take notice."· Beat Magazine: "One of America's best home grown reggae bands, bar none... their material is first class, roots-rock reggae without apology."· Reggae Report: "Rousing horns and percussion infused the Dub segues and extended Dub jams of "Conspiracy Theory"/"The Message"; and a dynamic "Brainwash" captured the crowd and closed the set, arguably a contender for the best set of the '95 (Vermont Reggae) Fest."· BAM: "Inka Inka has become one of the most respected and fastest rising acts in the Bay Area"· Surfer Magazine/ESPN & ESPN2: "Great songwriting!"· San Jose Metro: "Inka Inka's hypnotic Jamaican rhythms are complemented by crystalline keyboards and a crisp horn section."· Beach News & 95.7KUPR-FM/Global Gig show: "Five Stars"· Dub Missive Magazine: "A band on the way to the top!"· Magpie Weekly: "A phat album of well-executed reggae!"· Music Showcase TV: "One of the best! The sound is fresh, energetic, and projects the highest degree of creative artistic talent."· Oil Magazine: "Four Stars"· Summit Daily News: "Powerful, up to date reggae with a message."· Upbeat: "Danceable rhythms dominated by bright, powerful horns and strong guitar licks."

Location Santa Cruz, CA - USA

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