Roots music meets pop appeal in “Mystic One,” the latest single from Canadian-born Zahira. Joining forces with backing band Rising Buffalo Tribe, this new offering from the soulful songstress drives listeners to recognize their personal truth with an open heart.… Read More
photo credit: Chance Nkosi Gomez
I had a minor freakout when I received word that I’d be interviewing Protoje. I mean THE Protoje, the powerful performer who is an absolute champion of authentic Jamaican reggae. Protoje, who has over a decade of experience under his belt, who is a… Read More
Maybe it’s just a musician thing in general, but certainly throughout the progressive roots scene there is a distinct affinity for classic metal amongst the singers and players. And few metal bands have a more household name than Metallica.
Today Rootfire premieres a moving rendition of Metallica’s “The Unforgiven” by Italian-born roots artist Alborosie,… Read More
San Diego’s Tribal Seeds is one of the longest tenured bands of the progressive roots scene, with this longevity speaking to the top shelf quality of their music. They boast a distinctive, modern essence, thanks in large part to the instantly recognizable singing… Read More
The most exciting bands in the American reggae/rock scene today bring a distinct and unique sound that sets them apart from the bulk of the rest. Hailing from the Mile High City, Tatanka has made an increasingly popular name for themselves by infusing… Read More
Hippo Campus is set to fire up the main stage at the second annual Rootfire At The Park festival at Riverfront Park in Cocoa, FL. The Minnesota based rockers have been captivating audiences with their distinctive brand of indie rock. After releasing their first… Read More
Creativity comes in waves. Often times musicians will ebb and flow, with some of the greatest work coming after a long hiatus from the studio. Hailing from Palolo, Hawaii, Ooklah the Moc has come back around with Every Posse, a fresh… Read More
We are thrilled to announce the next release on Rootfire Cooperative: Solstice, the new album from Rochester-based Thunder Body will come out October 13, 2017.
Thunder Body is family. Not only are they spearheaded by partner duo Matt O’Brian (drums, vocals) and Rachel Orke (keys), but they are part of Rootfire’s… Read More
