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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

With a young local group, and a couple of well-established groups from distant lands, Sunday’s encounter with Groundation at the Culture Room was a reminder of the local artists and SoFla community at ...

THE lead singer for American reggae band Groundation credits sticking to the basics for its rising stocks. In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, Harrison ‘Professor’ Stafford said his band ...

Sonoma County’s Groundation has been building a strong following worldwide with its roots-reggae sound that incorporates jazz, funk and dub into the full-bodied mix. On Saturday night, the nine-piece ...

Hailing from California’s Bay Area, Groundation released their new studio album, entitled Building An Ark, on April 24, 2012 via Dub Rockers/VP/Universal Music. This 10-track set is the first release ...

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 ...