Kasha

Kasha is a roots rock reggae group from Jamaica,Kasha was formed 1986 by lead singer

Daniel Samuels,and rythem Guitarist Lenworth Henry,they were later Joined by

Keithroy Kika Jackson, drums, James Chance, Bass, Neville Sata-dread Johnson,keys.

In 1991 Kasha signed a distribution deal with Elsondon recording company based in france,

the group toured france later that same year,Kasha has worked and played the Jamaica music seen

.Kasha only remaining member Daniel Samuels now work out of Manchester Uk

kasha has work at the Contact theater,Bob Marley Festival,Prince Marley,and urban Promotions.

'Kasha' working on debut album

By Versel Thompson

Kasha is a symbol of black people's struggle as seen

through their music.

Lead singer Daniel Samuels said the name is taken from

the kasha Makka Tree,found here in Jamaica.

Kasha is a recording and performing group consisting

of five members,since coming onto the music seen

in 1988,the group has enjoyed playing at such venues as

The Place Royal Ripon Road,at Excelsior High School's

Bar-BQ and fete in April 1991,performing along such

artistes as the legendary D.J. Tiger.

The group includes players such as Lenworth

' Natty Fred ' Henry on rythem guitar,one of the

founding members Neville ' Satta Dread ' Johnson

the original bass player for the Titans Band and also

former keyboard player for the Indica Band.

On Drums for Kasha is Keithroy' Kika ' Jackson,

formally of the group Abyjah from the St Thomas

Virgin Islands,Glenford Peterkin on bass

Daniel Samuels on lead vocals and rythem guitar

Garth 'Ainsly' Ainsworth also on keys.

The group's wrote and produced their first album called

"Reincarnation",Kasha is currently working on a new

album called "Drop It",which will be released in August

The group has released a single in April entitled "World Power".

which deals with the conflicts the world is facing.

World Power was written by Courtney 'Barry' Liston

and arrange by Kasha.

The Star,Monday July 22nd 1991.

Kasha Says Earth Weep Earth Cry

Kasha is the newest aggregation and their presence has brought

aq resurgence of conscious or message-music as most Jamaicans

prefer to call it. The band see themselves as musical revolutionaries,

artistes whose sole purpose is to give new and meaningful directions

to Reggae music,especially in these trying times when most

artistes are prepared to compromise values and principles

for fame and money.

Kasha is aware of the hopelessness that exists among people

who are tired of trying and exhausted from failing again again.

Kasha's message to the disadvantage is to keep on keeping on,where

there is life there is hope and dead people have nothing to look

forward to,which means life is everything. The group was formed

in 1988 by lead singer Daniel Samuels,drummer Keithroy Kika

Jackson and lead Guitarist Lenworth Henry.

Daniel Pointed out that like most groups they have had their

fair share of good and bad times,Music however has always

come first.

"we believe that self discipline,respect and love are the key factors

that keep Kasha going in these crucial times.

Patricia Amiel is the groups manager who won the respect and

admiration from every member of the group,due to her hard work

and her ability to plan and organize the band activities in a precision

like manner.

She has also been influential in getting Kasha's music along with

those of other Reggae artistes played on French Radio stations.

The band is also scheduled to play in at a number of festivals

and concerts in France in July and August.

The band will also be doing a series of shows across Europe

before returning for a number of gigs in Japan.

Kasha has just released two crucial tracks in Jamaica

"Earth Weep Earth Cry" and Rock Jam Reggae",

These tracks are taken from their soon to be released album

"Drop It" of which the title song in my book,is as classic

a Reggae song as any Jamaican will ever hear.

I personally can't understand, what has caused the delay

in releasing this track.

Kasha has no alternative but to "drop it".The world is

going to be a much better place when ever that song

is released. Kasha has a bright future as a performing unit;

their originality,coupled with the the band sharp intellect

is sufficient to keep them light years ahead of the ordinary

aggregations that represents 90 percent of the earth's noise.

Kasha has already placed themselves as a force to be

reckoned with after the release of their single " Earth Weep Earth Cry".

March 5th,1992 The Weekend Enquirer page 19

Kasha.... Positive Reggae Vibe

Kasha is a five man band that is based in

Braeton St Cathrine,from 1986 to 1987 the band

was know in the recording arena as " Forces "

they then recorded and released a single called " That's

Not Right ",in 1989 they recorded and released another

single "Freedom Black People",on the Harmodia Label

operated by Conrad James Green,who also had a hit with

"Jah Send Mi Come",done by Dignitary Stylish in 1989 that

went No1 on the Reggae charts.

"World Power", is the group's latest single released on the

Pulpit label.The group see themselves as music messengers

who will not sacrifice conscious lyrics for commercial success

at anytime during their career. Kasha has Just Completed

their first album which they called "Drop It",

Personally i think "drop It" is going to be one ,if not the

hit song that could launch the group into international

recognition. The group's managed by Patricia Amiel, who is from

France,she is describe as been a bundle of energy

who has inspired them to unbelievable heights.

Kasha could easily be the group that captures the attention

of music critics this summer,throughout Europe during their

planned summer tour, of France Holland Switzerland and London

later this year.

One must also mention the writing skills of Lenworth Henry

Daniel Samuels ( lead vocals ) and Courtney Liston who write

some devastating songs for the group, also Keitkroy Jackson

revolutionary drummer,

Kasha has depth and freshness to lead Reggae into new

and interesting directions over the next couple of years.

January 17th 1992 T.H

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