Akae Beka
Akae Beka | |
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 Akae Beka live in Tilburg, May 11, 2017. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Rastafaria Records |
| Members | Vaughn Benjamin (vocals) Edmund Fieulleteau (guitar) Legrand Lee (Guitar) Peter Willock (Drums & Percussion) Ras L (Bass) Suren Fenton (Keyboards) |
| Website | www |
Akae Beka is a roots reggae band from Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, which was founded by members of the band Midnite following a change in their membership in 2015. In February of that year, the former band Midnite cancelled their 2015 tour and postponed dates "due to a life changing medical emergency, convictions, and revelations".[1]
The band's leader Vaughn Benjamin explained that the name Akae Beka are two words that come from the Book of Enoch,[2] cited in chapter 68, verse 20-24.[3]
Akae Beka's first performance took place in Denver, Colorado on July 17, 2015 in honor of Nelson Mandela Day.[4]
Discography
- 2015 - Homage to The Land
- 2016 - Portals, I Grade collaboration
- 2016 - Loyalty (Single), Iaahden Sounds
- 2016 - New Page (Single), Iaahden Sound
- 2016 - Livicated, Zion I Kings and I Grade Records
- 2017 - Jahsaydo, Uhuru Boys Records
- 2018 - Nurtured Frequency, Haze St. Studios
References
- ^ "The Akae Beka: Vaughn Benjamin (of Midnite) & full band". Envision Festival. January 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-02-04. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) http://www.envisionfestival.com/ - ^ Vaughn Benjamin (2015). Rockers Movement Innerview with Vaughn 'Akae Beka' Benjamin. Rockers Movement. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ^ "Ten Heavens of The Book Of Enoch: Akae Beka: Homage to the Land". Ras Elijah Tafari Lionart Productions (blog). November 2, 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-28. http://blog.raselijah.com/
- ^ "Midnite --> Akae Beka?". Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (blog). July 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-28.