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Rebirth band
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www.facebook.com/valleyrebirthsoul
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Genre
World, Folk, Soul, Reggae, Hip Hop, Neo-Soul, Mind Technology Infusion
Band Members
Cinamon Blair, bass, guitar, vocals; Ian Hamel, ukele, bass, vocals; I-Shea, congas/percussion, vocals; Karim Sumun, guitar,... See More
Hometown
Pioneer Valley
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unsigned
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Short Description
evolution of sound and consciousness.
"Music is healing art. Music is our religion"
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http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=13962

From Valley Advocate:

Local band Rebirth coalesced after the death of a loved one.

"We initially came together after a close friend ascended," explains Cinamon Blair, who provides vocals, Rhodes and bass for the quintet. "Ian [Hamel (ukulele, Rhodes, bass)] wrote the tune 'Church' about our friend Julius Ford. I truly believe Rebirth would have eventually formed with Julius as a member if he were still in the physical form."

Inspired by a shared love of Valley activist Ford and positive music, Rebirth—Blair, Hamel, drummer Jamemurrell Stanley, guitarist Karim Sunum and Irene I-Shea Shaikly on conga and vocals—is a celebration of eternal spirit.

"When someone that you love dearly moves on to the next level of existence, a part of them stays behind with those that are in the flesh," Blair says. "Rebirth is an evolution of consciousness; letting go of the past and birthing a new creation, a new consciousness, a new form of musical expression."

Citing influences ranging from Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Steel Pulse to The Beatles and The Police to Nina Simone and Bill Withers, the group folds "Afro-influenced folk," funk, soul, reggae, Latin & hip-hop elements into its expansive sound.

Many of the group's tunes emanate from individual members and are collectively fleshed out; others are born spontaneously in the rehearsal space.

"When it is a true collaboration, it usually is born from just jamming," Blair says. "'Cookin' ' is our instrumental that brings the house down. Our audiences love it!"

Rebirth projects a true sense of musical devotion and creative euphoria.

"Music is a healing art form," says Blair, who is currently pursuing a degree in Music Therapy. "Creation is powerful—moving the crowd is mind-blowing and having fun while playing music is outstanding. I would not want to live without music. Music is my religion."

The quintet invites everyone to join in the experience by attending one of its gigs. "People can expect love and honesty from our performance," Blair says. "We have been told that we take our audience to church."

Musicians
Cinamon Blair – Singer, Songwriter, Bass
Ian Hamel – Singer, Songwriter, Ukelele, Bass
Philippe Simon – Drums
Irene “I-Shea” Shaikly – Singer, Songwriter, Percussion
Karim Sumun – Singer, Songwriter, Guitar

Credits:

Executive Producer: Lee Blair
Composers/Producers: Rebirth


Thank yous:
To all of our beloved Family and Friends: the Blair-Kommineni family, Herrington-Shaikly family, Fabos-Sumun family, Hamel-Norris Family, Luthier’s Coop (our second home). Big Shout outs to Benny Black for musical production and inspiration to write“Ritmobeat” and Angel R. Rodriguez for co-writing “Ritmobeat”

BIG SHOUT OUTS to all those who have supported our music –we do this music for you. Thank you!


Recorded and engineered by Angelo Quaglia at Northfire Recording Studio Amherst, MA
Mixed by Angelo Quaglia at AQ Studios, Chicopee MA
Mastered at Sage Audio, Nashville TN
Artwork: Brad Frederick


Dedications:
Rosalind Blair, Paul Blair, Benny Black

Copyright 2015