Because it prepares to have fun its 30th anniversary in April subsequent yr, the Brooklyn-based Caribbean musical band, Tribal Legacy, continues to blaze a path of rhythms and power.
“Put together to embark on a sonic journey with Tribal Legacy, a visionary musical ensemble famend for crafting an electrifying celebration music expertise that transcends genres and captivates hearts,” Owen “Dyno” Romeo, the Guyanese-born chief, co-founder and keyboardist, advised Caribbean Life on Monday.
“With an unmatched fusion of reggae and soca interwoven seamlessly with funk, hip hop, and rock rhythms, Tribal Legacy has redefined the boundaries of musical expression, fashioning a sound uniquely their very own,” added Romeo, who additionally offers background vocals, and can also be a songwriter, producer and drum programmer.
Different members of the four-member band are: Trinidadian Richard “Ricton” Burton, lead singer, songwriter and sound engineer; Trinidadian Charmaine “Woman Charms” John, lead singer and songwriter; and Guyanese Wayne Thompson, bass guitarist.
“On the coronary heart of Tribal Legacy’s creative tapestry lies their capability to infuse each efficiency with an irresistible power that leaves audiences spellbound,” Romeo mentioned. “Heads bob, fingers snap, and ft dance to the irresistible beats, creating an environment that’s not possible to withstand.”
He mentioned the band’s stay exhibits are “a vibrant celebration of cultural variety and artistic collaboration, inviting everybody to be a part of an unforgettable musical voyage.”
Romeo mentioned he and Tony George, a Trinidadian singer, based Tribal Legacy in Brooklyn in April 1994.
“After 9/11 occurred, Tony moved to Florida together with his household,” he mentioned, including that the band has undergone “a number of line-up modifications since its formation however by no means misplaced its edge nor want to make sure that audiences have an excellent time.”
Through the years, Romeo mentioned Tribal Legacy has carried out “persistently” within the Tri-State space at numerous golf equipment, bars/eating places, Caribbean exhibits and personal events.
“We’re a weekly staple at Henrica’s, a Jamaican bar/restaurant in Queens, and a part of a roster of month-to-month performers at Topaze Bar/Restaurant in Brooklyn,” he mentioned.
For the previous 20 years, Romeo mentioned Tribal Legacy has carried out for the City of Hempstead Parks Summer time Music Concert events and performs yearly, for the previous 15 years, for State Sen. Kevin Parker’s Fall Gala.
As well as, for the final three years, Romeo mentioned the band has appeared at Style of the Caribbean & Jerk Competition in Hartford, CT, the place, this yr, it backed the legendary Trinidadian Soca Star, Loopy.
“He was impressed and amazed on the band’s very good efficiency of his music, with no rehearsal, and couldn’t cease raving in regards to the band’s professionalism and sound,” mentioned Romeo, including that Tribal Legacy’s affect has reached “far and large, resonating throughout prestigious platforms and famend occasions.”
He mentioned the band’s sensational debut, on the inaugural Welcome Again to Brooklyn competition in August 1994, left an “indelible mark, setting the stage for a meteoric rise.”
Notably, Romeo mentioned the band is “a fixture at esteemed gatherings,” just like the One World Annual Music Competition in the summertime of 1996-2000 in New York Metropolis, the place its performances resonated with a world viewers searching for “the magic of unity by music.”
He mentioned Tribal Legacy’s dedication to breaking obstacles and pushing boundaries is additional evident by its participation in iconic occasions.
“From the bustling streets of Philly’s White Canine Cafe’s ‘Rum ‘n’ Reggae’ competition to the guts of Manhattan’s Grand Central Partnership’s Lunchtime Music Sequence, Tribal Legacy’s enchanting melodies have graced essentially the most prestigious phases, fascinating discerning listeners,” Romeo mentioned.
Venturing past conventional venues, he mentioned Tribal Legacy’s dynamism echoed by the MetLife Constructing throughout New 12 months’s celebrations of 1998 and reverberated throughout the hallowed halls of Madison Sq. Backyard throughout the Professional Seaside Volleyball Tour world championships in 1996.
He mentioned the band’s music “transcends time zones, cultures, and genres, embodying the essence of world connectivity and shared experiences.
“With an ever-evolving creative imaginative and prescient, Tribal Legacy stays in a continuing state of innovation,” mentioned Romeo, stating that, presently, the band is crafting recent reggae and soca compositions “that promise to problem perceptions and elevate their sonic signature.
“These forthcoming creations are poised to reaffirm Tribal Legacy’s standing as musical pioneers, boldly traversing uncharted territories of sound,” he continued. “Tribal Legacy isn’t only a band; they’re a phenomenon.
“A testomony to the ability of music to transcend boundaries and ignite collective pleasure, they stand as a beacon of inspiration in an ever-evolving musical panorama,” he mentioned. “Immerse your self within the enchanting world of Tribal Legacy and witness firsthand the transformational power of their unparalleled sound.”
Romeo mentioned although the band’s core membership is 4, different musicians are on standby “if a gig’s finances helps an even bigger band.”
He mentioned that modifications within the music business require a band that’s “versatile” in dimension however remains to be in a position to sound like “10 pcs.”
Tribal Legacy launched its first album, “AWOH,” in 2000. It consisted of some Bob Marley covers, performed in a reggae/hiphop/rock model that “went over nicely with our summer time audiences in Lengthy Island and the New Jersey shore,” Romeo mentioned.
Throughout the pandemic, he mentioned the band launched two singles. “8:46 (I Can’t Breathe)”, a reggae monitor, written by Romeo and Burton, and handled the George Floyd homicide.
“By Mehself,” a soca monitor, additionally written by Romeo and Burton, celebrates having the ability to celebration with “me, myself and I” due to the lockdown, Romeo mentioned.
He mentioned Tribal Legacy will probably be releasing extra reggae and soca music in 2024.
“Due to the state of the world, we’re decided to launch music that not solely makes our listeners assume however retains their ft shifting, in addition to serving to them to really feel good,” Romeo mentioned.
