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|Row 4 info = '''Winfred Julien''' guitar, vocal <br>
'''La Keisha Tuggle''' - Vocals <br>
'''Ten Wade''' - Keyboard, Vocals<br>
'''Severen Charles''' - Bass, Vocals<br>
'''Mat Lemons''' - Drums, Vocals<br>
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== About ==
Roots Vibrations is a musical force that provides authentic Caribbean music. Made up of members from the exotic islands of the Caribbean and the funky streets of Detroit, this band will stimulate your senses with positive roots music. Roots Vibration’s sound is uplifting and fun, and features creative and seasoned musicians who have a multigenerational and multinational appeal. They bring decades of experience and authenticity to the Reggae scene.

Roots Vibrations founder and lead singer Winfred J's Julien, hailing from Dominica, West Indies, has been the driving force in the regional Caribbean and Reggae scene for more than three decades. He produced and performed on eight original CD’s and has worked with dozens of international, national, and local artists, including Calypso Rose, Burning Spear and Yellowman.
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====Winfred J's “Stunna Ranks” Julien====
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Lead Vocals/Guitar <br>
Hailing from the island of Dominica, Winfred developed his passion for music, listening to artists including Bob Marley, and Stevie Wonder as well as many of the pioneering Dominican musicians like Exile One and Gramacks. He became a master singer, songwriter, producer, bandleader, and recording artist. His performances as a member and leader in classic Detroit Reggae bands, including Sirius Roots, King David, Bandulu, Universal Spectrum, Expression and since 2000 Roots Vibrations, define him as a leader in the industry. He opened for superstars like Buju Banton, Shaggy, Shabba Ranks, and Sanchez. His recordings are entitled "Give Thanks" "Detroit Live Sessions, and "Only You," which was nominated for a Detroit Music Award 2015. For many years he co-hosted and produced the "Reggae International" radio show on WDET with his brother, Michael "Mikie Dread" Julien.

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====La Keisha “Lionness” Tuggle====
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Lead & Background Vocals<br> 
A native of Detroit, MI with African, German and Native American Indian roots, La Keisha has a performance resume that spans various music genres such as: Jazz, Traditional, R&B, Gospel, Big Band, Classical Opera, Latin & Reggae. Aside from being a vocalist, La Keisha is also a songwriter, actress and dancer. Music captivated her at a very young age, and she aims for longevity in creating and performing music that has the ability to touch many lives across the world.




====Ten Wade ====
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Keyboards/Background vocals<br>
Ten Wade is a keyboard specialist and is proficient in many other instruments as well. His influences include Herbie Hancock, Billy Preston, and Method Man, among others. He has toured extensively and has performed in many diverse arenas ranging from Broadway to Las Vegas to Hollywood. He has been on the local Detroit music scene since 1993 and is an extremely accomplished arranger and composer also. Ten is music director and offers his prodigious keyboard and vocal skills to Roots Vibrations.






====Severen "Sledge" Charles====
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Bass Guitar/Background Vocals<br> 
A multi-talented bass player and singer, Severen started as a teenage performer in Dominica. He has a groove with a touch that is genuine roots. He is influenced by Peter Tosh and Kymani Marley.












====Mat Lemons====
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Drums/Background Vocals<br>
Mat has performed on stage and in the studio with such national acts as Stevie Wonder, Five Special, Johnny Griffith, and many others. He rocks with sweetness and has the rare ability to play reggae as well as the numerous other Caribbean rhythm styles, including Soca, Zouk, and Calypso






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