A quick lesson in semantics, leading directly to a chance to hear some great live music next week: The definition of the word groundation is the state of being grounded, but it has other connotations ...

There are many great songs. There are many catchy songs. But not all songs create a vibe – an ability to actually fundamentally change our emotional state and the very atmosphere that we appear to be ...

During a recent chat with E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt, the focus was organic play and flubs. Bruce Springsteen’s consigliere laughed when discussing his group’s prowess. “We celebrate ...

Groundation are a nine-piece American reggae band whose sound has been described as "Burning Spear meets John Coltrane", that’s to say they master two very different musical genres of black music. The ...

When Groundation played Sao Paulo, Brazil, 8,000 fans attending the concert knew just about every word to its songs. The band draws crowds in Israel, Morocco, Europe — all over the world — but the ...

Groundation wanted to honor Bob Marley’s birthday and Black History Month, so the reggae-jazz outfit set out to perform a special concert tour. Saturday, Groundation brings its 10th Anniversary Bob ...

Sonoma-county, Calif.,-based collective Groundation has the earthy pulse, driving rhythms and deep island grooves that make reggae instantly recognizable. But the band is pulling from more than a ...

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THE lead singer for American reggae band Groundation credits sticking to the basics for its rising stocks. In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, Harrison ‘Professor’ Stafford said his band ...