�Music is the ultimate weapon for the manifestation of peace.� These are the words of Ghanaian reggae artist Rocky Dawuni, who will perform at the II Edition of JOSP Fest...
, Journeys of the Spirit Festival, that will be held from the 14 � 17 January at the New Rome Fair Grounds. Dawuni and his 11-piece band will perform some of their greatest hits that represent a fusion of reggae, soul and traditional African sounds on Sunday, January 17. Dawuni and his band will be joined by Italian singer Alexia, best known for her single �Me and You� and for her performances alongside artists such as Renato Zero.
�As a musician, my cherished intention has been to promote harmony among people of all cultures, religions and ethnicities. JOSP Fest represents to me an opportunity to be part of celebrating this spirit towards uplifting the common good in all of us,� said Rocky Dawuni.
In October Dawuni released his 5th studio album, �Hymns for the Rebel Soul� through Whole Foods Market. The 11 song album was inspired and written over the course of his travels around the world including Israel, Finland, Jamaica, United States and Ghana in his quest to articulate and craft a record that reflected the common spiritual, political and social aspirations of ordinary folks around the world.
With the songs written, the main tracking and recording took place in Los Angeles during the transformative period of the 2008 U.S. presidential election and concluded on inauguration day. Dawuni sees this album as a musical exploration in global consciousness. The album is now available or download on iTunes.
Dawuni burst on to the African reggae scene in 1996 with the release of his debut recording, �The Movement.� The artists� introspective journey into social and spiritual consciousness garnered rave reviews The international music star has leveraged his popularity within and without of the Continent to champion social causes and inspire a generation of artists and fans alike. Dawuni�s eloquence as well as his successful melding of musical celebrity and social action has made him a spokesperson for various causes worldwide.
Over the last few years, Dawuni�s music and electric live performances have attracted thousands to his concerts. Superstars such as Stevie Wonder and Peter Gabriel have joined him on stage at his shows to tremendous response. He can be seen/heard alongside Bono from U2 in the video and song remake of �War /No more Trouble� for the highly successful �Playing for Change: Songs Around the World� album which was released by Concord Music in April 2009 and has sold over 300,000 copies.
JOSP Fest, created by Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi, an entity of the Vicariate of Rome, Department of the Holy See, organized by Quo Vadis,the International Festival of the Itineraries of the Spirit, is an event that promotes the experiences tied to �journeys of the Spirit.� It represents a pilgrimage across continents and cultures and is the occasion to discover the beauty that the world offers to those interested in traveling and learning.
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