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ANTHONY B
If you’ve never heard of Anthony B, his name will soon be added to your favorite reggae playlist after his energetic performance, stage presence and positive musical message during Thursday night’s performance at Harlow’s.
His voice soars high above the crowd and takes you to the hills of Jamaica. A soulful organic island sound pours out of him with fluidity, and the energy he brings to his performance spreads like wildfire.
Known for his high-impact aerobic performances, Anthony B is truly an artist for the people.
“Anthony B is right up there with Buju (Banton) and Capleton, he transcends dancehall,” said ex-Sacramento radio personality Davey D. “I bet you he has 15-20 albums. All he does is tour – he’s the kind of guy that’s always working.
“He gives people what they pay for. The same thing he does on his soil is the same thing we can expect tonight,” he added.
“I drove three-and-a-half hours just to go to this, and I have to be at work in the morning!” said the Fresno radio DJ.
Jamaicans have a saying “everything is irie” (meaning good or serene), and it applied to the entire event.
Some may find reggae music offputting or can be deterred due to misunderstandings or lack of knowledge about this wonderful music. However, you needn’t know the words to the songs nor dig too heavily into politics to appreciate it.