BIOGRAPHY

 

BIOGRAPHY OF DUBVOCALIZA

Established in 2010 by Barrington Delevante, Dubvocaliza is a reggae band that fuses Dub Poetry, DJ, and spoken words into a modern high energy reggae experience. 

The band hails from the vibrant borough of Richmond Upon Thames, London, and has been creating quite a positive stir on the music scene since its formation.

Dubvocaliza music has evolved into an exciting, worldly, and spiritually potent roots reggae/dub band, representing the magic of live music  with connections and expressions that resonates with audiences .

 The message in the music revolves around optimism, love, peace, and universal healing.

Built on the foundations of Jamaican reggae/dub, with an element of rock reminiscent of Dave Gilmour's guitar work and a nod to Massive Attack and Faithless, the band performs a mix of lively and lyrical reggae and dub with influences from rock and electro.  

Fans of Bob Marley,  Aswad,  Steel Pulse,  Pink Floyd,  Massive Attack, and Marvin Gaye will find something to love in Dubvocaliza's music.

The band's sound is progressively inclined but retains roots rock reggae sensibilities, drawing parallels to Dennis Bovell's Matumbi. The name "Dubvocaliza" means to be outspoken, strident, and articulate. 

They have produced five impressive albums to date:

"EarthRise"
"World's Apart"
"Between The Desert And Deep Blue Sea"
"Reality Bites"
"No Man's Land"
 
The band was started when Barrington Delevante collaborated with Kevin Draper, a Rock/Ambience lead guitarist, who was also a friend from a previous funk band called DubFunksta. Their mutual passion for Dub and reggae music brought them together.  Later, the band was enriched by the talents of Matt Curr, a Metal/Rock drummer whose awesome and creative drum styles stirred up the mix with rock, reggae, and dub loops. This combination provided the original and creative edge that defines Dubvocaliza's unique sound, crafting a genre defying mix of musical food for thought and a catalyst for change.

The band consists of six members: a Bass player, Drummer, Keyboardist, lead Guitarist, lead Vocalist, and lead singer. Dubvocaliza has performed to outstanding acclaim at numerous music festivals and venues throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, gracing the stages at events such as:

Koblenz Sommerfest (Germany)
One Love Festival (Milton Keynes)
Farmer Phil Festival (Shropshire)
Lechlade Music Festival (Oxford, The Cotswolds)
Beacon Festival (Oxford, The Cotswolds)
Worcester Music Festival (Worcester)
One World Music Festival (Reading)
Clarence Park Music Festival (Yorkshire)
Mill-Hill Music Festival (Mill Hill)
Barnet Music Festival (Barnet)
Edgware Music Festival (Edgware)
Love Summer Music Festival (Plymouth)
White Ark Music Festival (Corby)
And a host of other music festivals and venues.

While filled with enthusiasm and motivation for the tracks they're laying down, the band has been pleasantly surprised by the glowing and positive comments from fans and critics alike. Dubvocaliza is set and ready to extend its magic globally, with sights set on captivating audiences in all countries, including the European Union, Canada, the USA, Africa, and the Caribbean.

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