From
1976 to 2005. Englishman and the Shango Band have remained popular on
the reggae scene locally, nationally and internationally. As a session
recording and live performing Band (Artist).
Englishman and the Shango Band are no strangers to the entertainment
business. Over the past several years; they have performed at various
functions throughout the world. The Shango band has performed on stage
with many great artist such as, Ras Michael, Mikey Dread, The Itals,
Isreal Vibration, Eric Donaldson, Gregory Issacs, Toots, Culture, Don
Carlos and Black Uhuru to name a few.
Beautiful harmonious sounds fill each venue with strong spiritual messages
conveyed each time you experience this magical performance. Singing
about real life, past and current world issues coupled with an enjoyable
combination of smooth lover’s edged tunes mixed with harder more
heartfelt “true” roots tunes.
Shango bands all encompassing sounds is composed with a very a strong
instrumental backing along with thoughtful, truthful and righteous song
writing. Winning
numerous awards for “Best Reggae Band 2001 at DC’s annual
Reggae Music awards, the band’s bass player, lead singer, songwriter
and producer, Englishman spent many years in England as a youth man.
He also received the “Wammie” (Washington area Music Awards)
in 1989 for best male vocalist, in 1990 for the best Instrumentalist.
In 1991 he received three and two in 1992.
He
has been a master artist in the DC folk’s arts program for The
Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Other members of the Shango band
also have performed with reggae greats throughout the world. Band members
include: Eric (Spidukie) McDermott (drummer/singer) and Jackson (professor)
Briscoe, a graduate of Howard University and M.I.T. where he studied
mathematics and classical music.
The
Shango band performs at many Universities, night clubs and International
events in Europe and the United States. Their live performance keeps
the audience electrified and up beat, feeling positive and Irie. Englishman
and the Shango band recorded their latest C.D. in Iceland while completing
their European tour.
Their music catalog can be found cdbaby.com.