Soka University, Alisa Viejo, California

“Rocky is one of the rare African artists to break through to a broad audience.” – Huffington Post

“Rocky’s music is creative inspiration that has no boundaries.” – Ziggy Marley

Get ready for some infectious grooves and dance-inducing anthems by Grammy Award-nominated Rocky Dawuni. Influenced by the soulful beats of Fela Kuti, the positive messages of Bob Marley and the infectious, sing-along anthems of Michael Franti, K’naan and Matisyahu, Rocky Dawuni’s songs straddle the musical boundaries between the Caribbean and the US to create a universally appealing sound that unites generations and cultures. His music is a progressive fusion of reggae, Afrobeat, soul and Highlife music, creating his own unique “Afrobeat” sound that will keep you on your feet and knowing why Rocky Dawuni was named one of Africa’s Top 10 global stars by CNN.