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Maybe it’s
because both Jamaica and Hawai‘i lie close to 20 degrees
latitude north. Maybe it’s just the island thing. Whatever it
is, reggae pulses through Hawai’i, influencing artists like
no other genre of music. None have achieved the level of popularity and
acclaim of Natural Vibrations, who incorporate this Jamaican music
foundation and Hawai’ian vibe with the pop, rock, and rap
music of today to create their own unique sound.
Formed in 1993 as a group
of friends getting together at backyard parties in Kahalu‘u
on Oahu’s Windward side, before they knew it Natural
Vibrations were performing locally, recording, and touring on a regular
basis. Today, they are one of the most popular bands in
Hawai‘i, and gaining ground quickly on the Mainland and
beyond.
Natural Vibrations, also known as Natural Vibes, Natty Vibes or simply
Da Vibes by their countless fans, describe themselves as a
“wild, sexually explicit, three-ring circus-like,
hard-partying, fun-loving, pop/rock/reggae band.” Critics
have praised their straight-ahead, no-holds-barred pop/rock/reggae
style, blended with their sweet treatment of classic, timeless love and
relationship themes. Natural Vibrations’ homegrown songs are
“rootsy, funky, rock steady and romantic, with a touch of
dub,” and shows the growth and progress of The Vibes as a
band that is ready to break out and become the next major international
artist from Hawai‘i.
Although Natural Vibrations is comprised of six very different
personalities, the synergy between them is extraordinary and comes
together on stage, creating a dynamic visual/musical experience. Their
fans pack the front of the stage, dancing and singing along with every
song. Their musical backgrounds are varied...citing influences from
Prince and Michael McDonald to Bob Marley and UB 40. Each member of the
Vibes plays multiple musical instruments as well as contributes to the
band’s songwriting, and five of the guys trade off on lead
vocals, adding to the strength and diversification of the show.
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