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.