An intimate concert called “Reggae in the Neighborhood” will star Chala Music, Tiano Bless and a “surprise guest”, a world reggae star, this Sunday 18 February in the studios RustikLab Music, located in the Heritage Neighborhood Typical Zone Matta Sur, from 21:30 hours.
Chala Music is the band Benjamin Cerda in Hawaii, where the Chilean/American musician is based, but on this occasion Cerda will be accompanied by his backing band in Chile, Jahlight, made of which was made together with the German producer Mad Outta Road on the bass, Charls Leyton on keys, Biggs in the battery, Paco Quintanilla on the guitar, Janeke Bustos on the sax and Javiera Rosselot in the choirs.
One of the main artists of Chilean reggae as Tiano Bless, who just released his album Animal Ki with a packed concert at the Club Subterráneo, will also be part of this exclusive concert, like Dj Patua, pioneer reggae and dancehall DJ in Chile, who will also make attendees dance with his musical selections.
Chala, the return to the roots
Chala is a collective of musicians that was born in 2012 on the island of Maui, in the Hawaiian Archipelago, with Benjamin Sow as director, composer and producer, and has three studio albums: Walk This World (2014), By Your Side (2017) Y Long Game (2023).
Cerda was born in Chile, But he grew up in Northern California., then to the 18 years he moved to Hawaii and near the 20 He returned to Chile to discover his roots. He stayed here for 7 years and due to life circumstances he returned to the Polynesian archipelago, after which he formed Chala.
Influenced by his parents, both musicians, He played the guitar since he was little and went through various musical styles until he heard Bob Marley and that's how he got to know reggae and bands like Steel Pulse Y UB40, among other, developing a style with rock influences, blues latin rhythms.
The “special guest”
On this occasion he returns to his roots to promote his music and his latest album - mentioned above- with which you are applying in the Hoku Awards, something like the Hawaii Grammys.
This album Long Game includes the “Unite” simple with David Hinds, leader and vocalist of Steel Pulse, are “special guest” for this sunday's show, with whom he has generated bonds of friendship that opened the doors to opening for the legendary British group on a tour of the United States..
“We have 5 dates in the United States during April and May with Steel Pulse after Surfestival”, said Benjamín Cerda to Reggae Chalice, delving deeper into his relationship with Hinds.
“As Chala played a lot in the Hawaiian Islands We met at a concert with Steel Pulse in May 2014. From there we became friends with the band and we recorded and produced my album By Your Side with David ‘Electric’ Elecciri (Steel Pulse guitarist)”, the musician said.
So now you know, the appointment is this sunday 18 February in the studios RusticLab, located in For Ventura Stage 621, Barrio Matta Sur, Santiago, very close to the Matta Metro Station, from 21:30 hours, to live this reggae party.
Tickets are on sale for PortalDisc with pre-sale from $20.000 plus service charges (includes a beer) and double pre-sales $35.000 more charges, also with beers. Please note that spaces are very limited., just 120 tickets.
