Necheru

A recent opening act for Bob Marley’s band (The Wailers), NECHERU (formerly known as Roland & The Roots Riddim) is a dynamic roots Reggae band. Their sound can be described as Bob Marley meets Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, and Santana in the cultural roots of West Africa. They are an established, professional, and accomplished band that’s been writing, recording, and performing over 13 years. They are a team of talented, hard- working musicians and singers who are all lovers of Africa, Reggae Music, and enjoy sharing positive vibes with all people. The band’s high energy is influenced and directed by the lead-singer and frontman, Roland 'Mista Muzic' Kemokai - a West African, Texas-based singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, published author, guitarist, bassist, and music producer. Born in Liberia, West Africa, Roland was discarded on a community dumpsite as a baby. He struggled through poverty, violent abuses, and the Liberian civil war while utilizing remarkable gifts of strength, perseverance, and his music to survive. As a result of his life experiences, Roland’s music focuses on community-building, social justice, positive thinking, and personal empowerment. Roland’s music is streaming on all music and video platforms under his name, Roland Kemokai. His book, "SUNUMA - Discarded Baby Triumphs to Tell His Story," is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, other online outlets, in various bookstores, and in the Round Rock Public Library. For a high energy performance, NECHERU’s set list is a mixture of classic Reggae covers and original songs — mixing roots reggae, soul, rock, and traditional African influences to provide an amazing experience that’s inspiring and entertaining. For bookings or general inquiries, please contact us here and follow us on Facebook, (link hidden).