Urban Dread

Formed in 1988, Urban Dread was the vision of Jason Bourne.  His vision was to play music that appealed to all ages and races with an emphasis on making people dance.   Urban Dread is L.A.'s busiest reggae crossover band with regular gigs through Southern California and beyond.   With Tony Lee on guitar there is no stopping the new improved Urban Dread.  Currently the band is recording new material for release later this year.

Yoki Daiko

Masanga Marimba

Masanga Marimba plays traditional and popular music from Latin America and Africa.  The instruments used in this ensemble consist of seven Zimbabwean marimbas of various sizes, along with vocals, drums, percussion, saxophone, and trumpet.  The word "Masanga" comes from an African word that means the coming together of rivers or roads representing the meeting of African, Latin and American traditions in this group.  Masanga is the only marimba ensemble in Southern California that combines Latin and African traditions. Our music is upbeat, danceable, and family-oriented.

Island Rhythms Production

The Trinidad Steel Drum Band has traveled and toured through sixteen countries, gracing all with pleasing sounds of Caribbean melodies from the steel drum or "pan".  Upon arriving to the United States back in 1960, the band commenced playing primarily for private functions and weddings.  In 1979 the band performed at the Wild Animal Park in San Diego, California for 10 years, which put them on the map in the Southern and Northern counties of California.  With an enriched style the bands' repertoire includes: Soca, Calypso, Salsa, Rhythm and Blues, Country Western, Rock and Roll, Classical and Jazz music.