Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X “Of course, we learn from the experiences of making our previous albums, but I feel that this one ...

A quick lesson in semantics, leading directly to a chance to hear some great live music next week: The definition of the word groundation is the state of being grounded, but it has other connotations ...

Sonoma-county, Calif.,-based collective Groundation has the earthy pulse, driving rhythms and deep island grooves that make reggae instantly recognizable. But the band is pulling from more than a ...

Groundation are a nine-piece American reggae band whose sound has been described as "Burning Spear meets John Coltrane", that’s to say they master two very different musical genres of black music. The ...

When Groundation played Sao Paulo, Brazil, 8,000 fans attending the concert knew just about every word to its songs. The band draws crowds in Israel, Morocco, Europe — all over the world — but the ...

GROUNDATION made waves with the announcement that their new album ONE ROCK will be released May 13, via a partnership between France's BACO Music and Easy Star Records. Last month, the groundbreaking ...

Groundation wanted to honor Bob Marley’s birthday and Black History Month, so the reggae-jazz outfit set out to perform a special concert tour. Saturday, Groundation brings its 10th Anniversary Bob ...

Groundation is a tribe. A river. A way of life. Singer-sage Harrison Stafford was the first to teach a “History of Reggae” class at Sonoma State University. He knows his past. And his future, a very ...

Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. First formed in 1998 Groundation returned in 2018 after a 3 year hiatus; debuting ...

During a recent chat with E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt, the focus was organic play and flubs. Bruce Springsteen’s consigliere laughed when discussing his group’s prowess. “We celebrate ...