The AMANDLA "POWERLINK" CD RELEASE PARTY June 15, 2012

The Buttonwood Tree welcomes Amandla, an original roots reggae ensemble moving and shaking the hearts and hips of listeners along the East Coast and around the world. Amandla features five internationally renowned reggae artists: YahKali, Ras Iba, Toussaint the Liberator, Tuff Lion, and Burnie T. This collaboration of seasoned musicians brings the culture of roots reggae music into a whole new light. While staying true to the foundation of roots reggae, Amandla incorporates a variety of famed musical styles ranging from lover’s rock and soul to jazz and world music that meld into an uplifting chorus of rhythms to which your body can’t stop moving.
On Friday June 15th Amandla will announce the release of its debut album, “POWERLINK,” at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown kicking off their tour of the Northeast. This new anthology of reggae rhythms and explosive performances is sure to have you declaring “Amandla, Awethu!” (Power to the People)