With soulful melodies embedded in the polyrhythm of Africa, dub Addis hails from the horn o
f Africa, Ethiopia. Led by Singer-songwriter Dereje Tesfaye, dub Addis has been performing original songs for the last decade. dub Addis’ songs vary from traditional Ethiopian rhythms to Roots Reggae. They have shared stages with Hugh Masekela, The Wailers, Steel Pulse, Culture, Arrested Development, Morgan Heritage, Buju Banton, Vieux Farka Toure and more.
Our philosophy: We feel that whatever your labors and aspirations in this noisy confusion of life, one must keep peace in his/her soul. We must take kindly to the council of our elders. The wisdom we get from them, combined with the new generation's ideas, we can resolve tribalism/nationalism, sexism and racism.
Currently dub Addis features Dereje Tesfaye lead vocal and keys, Jae Fields on trumpet, vocals and keys, Justin "JC" Martin on lead and rhythm guitar, Ricardo James on trumpet and vocals Dean Irwin on bass and Kenneth Joseph on drums.
