Culture Embassy:
10-piece NZ band of varying cultural backgrounds, hence the name.
The cultural diversity of the band is reflected in the sound of the music - a fusion of African styles, Reggae/Ska, Jazz, Folk, and Afro-Latin rhythms.
We describe our sound as Afrocentric-World Music as much of what we play is based on African rhythms and songs, which is where our lead-singer ‘Ras Judah’ and two of our master drummers come from (Botswana, Ghana and Tanzania respectively), plus Roots Reggae. Though everyone contributes their own culturally inspired sound, with other band members from Cuba, England and Japan, and others with Greek, Kiwiana and jazz backgrounds. Not just a musical treat representing many parts of the world, but also a visual one; a carnival of ethnic diversity and collaboration on stage!
Vogue Gyratory: UK/NZ Funk-Folk-Reggae band, established 2004 in Brighton-England, playing a new live 5-piece show of original music from two albums, new compositions, and an array of 2-Tone Reggae covers (think the Specials, Madness, and classic old reggae/ska covers in similar style). The band is currently comprised of the original Vogue Gyratory lead singer-guitarist and kit drummer, and the two are joined by Deluxe Edition bassman (Will Blakemore), Culture Embassy multi-instrumentalist (Theo), and one of our associates on brass. If you like the idea of a fun folky funky punk reggae party, this will get you grooving!
