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Joseph began writing songs of his own, and formed the reggae band Kepha (Aramaic for "Rock") which did well regionally. The group recorded Redemption Time in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He also started the group Lions of Israel, who he performed with throughout the Midwest starting in 2002.
Rock, Jazz, Folk sensibilities blended with Reggae creating timeless one drop stories!
Joseph began writing songs of his own, and formed the reggae band Kepha (Aramaic for "Rock") which did well regionally. The group recorded Redemption Time in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He also started the group Lions of Israel, who he performed with throughout the Midwest starting in 2002.
18 paź 2024 · Israel duets with second-generation roots reggae star Luciano on "Ruff Times" and Luciano's fellow VP Records artist Mikey General on "Universal Love," while Erica Newell and Rochelle Bradshaw—backing vocalists for Ziggy Marley and Luciano, respectively—add backing vocals throughout.
At age 12 Joseph received his first reggae cassettes – Bob Marley, “Legend”, Peter Tosh. “Wanted Dead or Alive, Jimmy Cliff, “Special”, Burning Spear, ‘Marcus Garvey. Israel was inspired by their musicianship, but more importantly, by the message.
Joseph Israel (born Joseph Montgomery Fennel; 1977) is an American reggae musician. Described musically as having a "blend of soul, jazz, folk, world, and reggae", he has collaborated with many well-known performers in the reggae genre, including Ziggy Marley and Matisyahu.
Joseph Israel (born Joseph Montgomery Fennel; October 10, 1977 – March 2, 2018) was an American reggae musician born in the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
