about Chalwa
Chalwa has been located in Asheville, in the mountains of western North Carolina, since 2006. Their sound is heavily influenced by roots they have established through years of family ties in Jamaica. Sonically Chalwa draws from all sources and genres, but on stage and in the studio the expression is pure roots reggae. Perhaps this is what links Chalwa so closely to the spirit of reggae music in Jamaica; it is the comfort of and understanding of self that allows one to transcend sufferation and stereotypes and create something truly original and powerful. Chalwa brings to the stage"a fusion of sounds all wrapped up in a roots reggae beat that will make all ages dance and have a truly positive experience (Black Mountain News)."
As we look to 2008 Chalwa is coming off a year in which they performed over 100 shows throughout the United States and Jamaica, in support of artists such as Steel Pulse, Bambu Station, Michael Franti, Soldiers of Jah Army, Niyo Rah, Ras Alan, Mickey Mills, Jah Lightning and Thunder, Dubconscious, the Overtakers, Larry Keel, and more.
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Chalwa Performs in Jamaica
posted February 11th at 11:56pm
Chalwa kicked off 2008 by performing throughout the west end of Jamiaca beginning on February 2, 2008. The 7 day run of performances featured events in and around Negril ranging from backlined resort gigs to roots itations with local chanters and rasta elders. Chalwa paid nuff tribute to the great one by performing at Bob Marley's Birthday Bash and by blessing up the local community with spontaneous jam sessions back a yard. Give thanks Jamaica and bless up the year 2008!
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Greetings bredren! Right now in studio recording our debut album Muslim Rastas will be released under the summer Jah blessings for the children Peace
April 10th at 12:48pmnice chunes me need some advice me no no weh few turn fe get out deh cah me seh likkle dibby dibby new artiss sites nah really help i get a manager an dem ting me have nuff lyric ana album laid but no way fe get out deh an get gigs,plz gee i some direction jah love itinually me frens in jah.Bless from de mon call Revelation.Rastafari!
April 4th at 1:34pm