Awarded “Best
Entertainer of 2004” by the 2005 Chicago Music Awards. Roots Rock
Society, founded in December of 1986, strongly believes in keeping
their heritage and culture alive with their energetic live show and
innovative blend of reggae, calypso, soul, zouk and other rhythms of
the African Diaspora.
Hailed as “Chicago legends” by Tribune’s Metromix TV and “Chicago’s
Premier Reggae Band” by WGN Morning News with their one of a kind
sound, sometimes being described as tropical soul or “root soul”
Combining heritage, a positive attitude, guerrilla business
expertise, a tireless work ethic, and a truly good sound, RRS is now
on the forefront with great things to come. Capture the magic for
yourself. See, hear, and feel what makes Roots Rock Society one of a
kind.
What makes RRS stand out are their live performances as well as
their original recorded material. Timeless tracks, smooth vocals,
vibrant instruments matched with exotic rhythms and delightful
lyrics performed in English with Spanish and French accents. It is a
fine mixture of quality and care with a healing effect leaving you
wanting more. Their 1997 CD “Again” reached over 200 radio stations
worldwide. Play lists and letters were coming in from the US and
places as far away as France, Africa, New Guinea, Germany, Poland,
Spain and Ireland
