11/06/2024
Fifth up on the stage on Nov 9 at 7:15pm, EMPRESS AKUA!!! Based in Los Angeles, California Roots Reggae vocalist, songwriter and performing artist, Empres Akua has been performing, touring and recording her own material with many of the greatest musicians and producers, not only those that the Reggae genre has to offer but throughout the music industry overall for the past several years creating music which uplifts, informs, and expresses the creative foundation of reggae.
As a touring artist she has toured as an opening act for Kymani Marley, Sister Carol, Mikey Dread, Eek A Mouse, Bush Man, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Goodie Mob, T.I. & Xibit.
Empress Akua connects with the roots. Born and raised in south central Los Angeles, Empress Akua traces her roots back to the Aboriginals of New Guinea and the Native American Cherokee Indians as well as Africa. She was introduced to reggae music at an early age writing her first song at age eight and has not looked back since. Committed to promoting “One Love” in action, her vision and message remains to uplift and encourage positive thought and actions as well as exhibiting compassion for the well-being of the less fortunate feeding and clothing as many of them as she can, motivating others to do the same. Her powerful, soul-stirring voice and performance style have drawn comparisons to the likes of Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths, Lauryn Hill and Love Joys and all four the artist names as her personal musical influences. When she first met Judy Mowatt, Judy named her the young Judy Mowatt!
Come early and support all the bands that are Rising Up Against Duchenne muscular dystrophy!!!
Tickets can be purchased at our website: caliradfest.com
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California Reggae Against Duchenne Fest is a benefit concert to help bring awareness to, and fight against, Duchenne muscular dystrophy. WHAT IS DUCHENNE?
