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[[image:Free2.jpg|right|thumb|"Free Yourself" tour poster]] | [[image:Free2.jpg|right|thumb|"Free Yourself" tour poster]] | ||
| − | ''Cornerstone Roots'' are one of New Zealand's premier roots-reggae outfits, based in [[Raglan]]. They have released albums called [[Soul Revolution]] (2002) | + | ''Cornerstone Roots'' are one of New Zealand's premier roots-reggae outfits, based in [[Raglan]]. They have released albums called [[Soul Revolution]] (2002) and [[Free Yourself]] (2007), and two EPs, [[One Fine Day]] (2001) and [[Forward Movement]] (2004).<br> |
| − | Formed in 2001 after a session at the local ''Raglan Musicians Club'', the original Cornerstone Roots comprised singer/songwriter/guitarist [[Brian | + | Formed in 2001 after a session at the local ''Raglan Musicians Club'', the original Cornerstone Roots comprised singer/songwriter/guitarist [[Brian McMillan]] (ex-[[Boil Up]]), drummer [[Turongo Dixon]] and bassist [[Naomi Tuao]]. The music at that time was raw and "riddim" focused with a mix of contemporary styled ska, roots, soul and reggae. The band quickly developed a strong local following with many of their early shows being filmed and recorded by fans. This prompted the band to record their first EP [[One Fine Day]] in 2001, and they then set about touring provincial New Zealand. <br> |
In 2002 Cornerstone released their debut album [[Soul Revolution]]. The album release was backed up with a 20 date tour of NZ ending at the Wellington Town Hall supporting ''Sly and Robbie''. To date seven out of the eleven tracks off [[Soul Revolution]] have been playlisted on independent radio in NZ, with tracks also playlisted in Australia, Japan, Brazil and the USA. <br> | In 2002 Cornerstone released their debut album [[Soul Revolution]]. The album release was backed up with a 20 date tour of NZ ending at the Wellington Town Hall supporting ''Sly and Robbie''. To date seven out of the eleven tracks off [[Soul Revolution]] have been playlisted on independent radio in NZ, with tracks also playlisted in Australia, Japan, Brazil and the USA. <br> | ||
| − | + | 2004 saw the band cross the Tasman eight times with the release of the [[Forward Movement]] EP. The band have added members since its formation, currently featuring [[Jonathan Crayford]] (keyboards) and [[Aaron Bush]] (percussion). <br> | |
| − | + | Cornerstone Roots have supported some heavyweight reggae acts including ''Burning Spear'', ''Toots and the Maytals'', ''Sly and Robbie'' with ''Michael Rose'', ''Jimmy Cliff'', ''Lee "Scratch" Perry'' and ''Mad Professor''. They have also recorded tracks with ''Ranking Joe'' and ''Big Youth''. | |
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| − | Cornerstone Roots have supported some heavyweight reggae acts including ''Burning Spear | + | |
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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*[[One Fine Day]] EP, 2001 <br> | *[[One Fine Day]] EP, 2001 <br> | ||
*[[Soul Revolution]] album, 2002 <br> | *[[Soul Revolution]] album, 2002 <br> | ||
*[[Forward Movement]] EP, 2004<br> | *[[Forward Movement]] EP, 2004<br> | ||
*[[Free Yourself]] album, 2007 <br> | *[[Free Yourself]] album, 2007 <br> | ||
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*''One Fine Day'' appears on the 2001 compilation [[Zero.one]] | *''One Fine Day'' appears on the 2001 compilation [[Zero.one]] | ||
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*''Mankiller'' appears on the 2007 compilation [[Conscious Roots 4]] | *''Mankiller'' appears on the 2007 compilation [[Conscious Roots 4]] | ||
*''Wake Up'' appears on the 2008 compilation [[Homegrown]] | *''Wake Up'' appears on the 2008 compilation [[Homegrown]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
