Roland & The Roots Riddim
Premier Roots Reggae Band
A recent opening act for Bob Marley’s band (The Wailers), Roland & The Roots Riddim is a dynamic roots rock reggae band. Their sound can be described as Bob Marley meets Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, and Santana in the cultural roots of West Africa. They are an established, professional, and accomplished band that’s been writing and performing for over nine years. They are also a team of talented, hard-working musicians, and singers who are all lovers of reggae music and enjoy sharing positive vibes with all people.
The band’s high energy is influenced and directed by the lead-singer and frontman, Roland “Mista Muzic” Kemokai. Born in Liberia, West Africa, Roland was discarded on a dump-pile as a baby. He struggled through poverty, violent abuses, and the Liberian civil war while utilizing remarkable gifts of strength, perseverance, and his music to survive.
As a result of his life experiences, Roland’s music focuses on the belief in the power of forgiveness, community building, positive thinking, and the potential for greatness within us all. His electrifying stage presence, coupled with his inspiring messages, and melodic vocals allows him to truly connect with his audience.
Our sound can be described as Bob Marley meets Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, and Santana in the cultural roots of West Africa.
These positive qualities also resonate within the band and to each member – that they can contribute to their community and more broadly to the world through the power of music. Since their auspicious beginning, the band has built a six-hour repertoire that includes crowd “sing-alongs,” original compositions, classic reggae covers, and entertaining improvisations. When this crew takes the stage, dancing fans, promoters, and event organizers have been awash in positive vibrations.
Roland & The Roots Riddim music is available on the Store tab. You can also access our music on Spotify, Amazon, CDBaby, iTunes, Deezer, ReverbNation, Rhapsody, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, etc. by searching for “Roland Kemokai.”
For our upcoming concerts or shows, please click on the EVENTS tab or check out our social media events via our Facebook Page. Follow and like us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
For booking or other inquiries please email: therootsriddim@gmail.com or call 512-662-1362.
About Mista Muzic
Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Guitarist, Pianist, Bassist, Producer, Published Author, Inspirational Speaker
Music is my first love and sacred space of tranquility. When bullets were flying everywhere taking lives randomly and mortar shells dreadfully blasting in the streets of Monrovia, my 3-stringed village guitar became my best friend and deepest comfort.
Roland “Mista Muzic” Kemokai is an Austin-based, Liberian singer/songwriter, composer, pianist, guitarist, bassist, vocal coach, producer, and he is the energetic lead singer for Austin’s roots reggae band, Roland & the Roots Riddim.
As a composer, Roland uses his music to share his belief in the power of forgiveness, positive thinking, and the potential for greatness within us all.
His electrifying stage presence coupled with his inspiring message and sweet melodic voice allows him to naturally connect with his audiences. Whether playing mesmerizing piano or guitar instrumentals, doing a group sing-along, soft solo serenades or just rocking out on guitar and lead-vocals with the band, Roland makes the room vibrate with joy and high energy.
In addition to his several talents, Roland is also a published author and an in-demand empowerment speaker.
Born in Liberia, West Africa, Roland was discarded on a dump-pile as a baby. He struggled through poverty, abuses, and a violent civil war while utilizing remarkable gifts of strength, perseverance, and his music to survive.
He started his musical journey at an early age of six. While creating his own make-shift instruments and skillfully playing the log drum in his village, he became a lead entertainer for his entire village during the Liberian civil war.
After graduating as valedictorian of his class in Liberia, Roland moved to the USA, where he earned an Associate and Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts Studies including radio broadcast, piano, and applied voice at Gardner-Webb University.
Drawing on his African and Liberian roots and his vast musical exposure in the USA including being a former award-winning, syndicated radio DJ, Roland has crafted a unique sound and musicianship that reflects an upbeat, introspective, and positive artistry.
With over two-decades singing experience, Roland has accumulated a diverse range of influences including Al Green, Alpha Blondy, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Cliff, Lucky Dube, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles, Seal, Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, Vivaldi, and many more. Roland Kemokai’s music is available on Spotify, Amazon, CDBaby, iTunes, ReverbNation, Rhapsody, SoundCloud, and YouTube.
For booking or more info please email: therootsriddim@gmail.com or call 512-662-1362.