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Born in Treme and raised in the 7th Ward, Hunter is most known for his legendary reggae performance and recording history in New Orleans as a regular and ultimately trend-setting performer at Café Brazil on Frenchmen St. for more than a decade before Katrina, he was the creator and bandleader for both, ” Plantation Posse” and “Ben Hunter & Crucial Roots,” producing albums including “Voodoo Reggae,” “Reality Check,” “Soul Avenger Live Intergalactic” and “A Freedom Song.” In the Big Easy, Hunter has headlined at Tipitina’s, House of Blues, Snug Harbor, Essence Music Fest, and performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for eight consecutive years.

Nationally and internationally, he performed as one of the headliners for the Bob Marley Festival Tour for five years, and at Reggae Sun Splash in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

After being diagnosed with epilepsy, Hunter dropped out of music a decade ago. Now fully recovered, seizure-free, and having overcome one of his biggest life challenges, Hunter brings forth a new New Orleans sound and deeper life perspective.

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Listen to “Bob Marley: ONE LOVE TRAILER” on Spreaker.

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The Montauk Music Festival is a four day musical celebration featuring talented up-and-coming independent artists, set against the back-drop of one of the most idyllic beach communities on the east coast – Montauk, NY.Over 100 artists boasting a wide variety of musical styles.  www.montaukmusicfestival.com

(from alternative, rock, folk, pop, Americana, reggae, blues, jazz, bluegrass, to flamenco, rap, hip-hop, country, metal, and more), will be performing for free in the spirit of sharing original music with audiences and fellow musicians. In its third year of production, the festival has cultivated an atmosphere of goodwill promoting local charities, connecting local New York “island” musicians with those from as far away as Vermont and California. Music lovers and performers alike are drawn to the beautiful oceanside playground of Montauk to promote and share art.

The business community has welcome the one-hundred and eighty performances spread throughout the town, set in different intimate venues, each with its own unique flavor, including a two day showcase stage set on the village green. This makes the event appealing to all musical tastes.

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When it comes to our planet and how we treat it, we often neglect how essential its well-being is to our existence.

 As climate change and the myriad of underlying issues become a mounting discussion in households

worldwide, the need for people to voice their concerns has arisen. Dear Mama Earth brings together

artist Toussaint Liberator and producer Brian McKenna to translate discussion about climate change into musical terms.

     Combining reggae with influences of both classic R&B and soul, Dear Mama Earth is a timely call to action that transcends

 languages and stands out equally for its lyrical poeticism and enchanting music. Herein McKenna fuses his vast talents

with Toussaint’s equally robust and silky smooth voice plus performances by some of NYC’s hottest young musicians.

Together Toussaint and McKenna have created a powerful and essential exposé about Earth’s climate with positive,

driving musical lines that remind listeners that there is still time to rectify the global climate crisis.

To help support change now, buy the album here — 10% of all album profits will be donated to the Sierra Club.

For more information about Dear Mama Earth, please visit dearmamaearth.org.

Upcoming Tour Dates: 

DME headlines Earth Day NYC ’13
April 21st, 4:30pm to 6pm
Free public concert, Union Square North

DME with Majora Carter eco-event at MIST Harlem
May 18th, 10pm to 12:30am
Purchase Tickets at www.myimagestudios.com.

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EARTH DAY PROGRAM NOTES:

Dear Mama Earth is an eco-conscious suite of Reggae & Soul music. Written and performed by artist Toussaint Liberator and producer Brian McKenna, DME is a call to action — to save our planet. Featuring NYC’s hottest young musicians and DJs as well as samples contributed by maestro Galt MacDermot, this cutting-edge musical adventure is not to be missed! www.dearmamaearth.org

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