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Lust auf authentischen Reggae mit modernem Twist? Dann ist Conscious Culture die Band, die du nicht verpassen darfst! Seit 2014 bringen die sieben Musiker*innen aus Köln frischen Wind in die Reggae-Szene – mit einem Sound, der tief im Roots Reggae der 70er verwurzelt ist und gleichzeitig moderne Einflüsse aus Soul, Dub, Dancehall und Modern Roots aufsaugt und zu etwas Einzigartigem verschmilzt. Das Ergebnis? Ein unverwechselbarer Klang, der Kopf und Herz gleichermaßen berührt.

Angeführt von den drei charismatischen Frontfrauen Nadia Eva, Kira und Malijah, schafft die Band eine mitreißende Kombination aus kraftvollem Leadgesang und fließend ineinander übergehender Polyphonie. Conscious Culture verkörpert Kölns kulturelle Vielfalt: Musiker*innen aus Ecuador, Zypern und Deutschland vereinen das Beste verschiedener Welten auf der Bühne. Ein treibendes Drum&Bass-Fundament, groovige Keyboards und eingängige Gitarrenriffs entfalten live eine Energie, die niemanden stillstehen lässt.

Ihre Songs? Eine kraftvolle Mischung aus persönlichen und gesellschaftlichen Themen – kritisch, lebensfroh, authentisch. Ihr Debütalbum „Thursdays“ (2018) fängt diese Stimmung perfekt ein, unterstützt von internationalen Featurings, liefert es den rohen, leidenschaftlichen Sound, der ihre Live-Shows auszeichnet. Besonders herausragend: der Song „Woman“, der auch ein Statement für die Sichtbarkeit weiblicher Künstlerinnen im oft männlich dominierten Genre darstellt.

Conscious Culture ist längst auf den großen Reggae-Bühnen Deutschlands zuhause: Beim Summerjam, Reggae Jam, Ruhr Reggae Summer, sowie Sunrise Reggae & Ska u.a. haben sie bereits das Publikum begeistert. Ihre letzten Releases, „Kindred Souls“ (2022) und „La magia contigo“ (2023) zeigen, wie harmonisch sanfte, soulige Vibes und Reggae ineinanderfließen. Und das Beste: Neue Songs und spannende Kollaborationen sind schon längst am Köcheln.

Conscious Culture – das ist positive Energie, weibliche Power und eine Soundvielfalt, die jedes Konzert zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis macht.

 

 

 

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Conscious Culture – 5446 was my number (live at Freedom Sounds Club Night 21.10.2017)

„To call an album Thursdays means that this day must have a special meaning to Conscious Culture, the band behind the release, especially when it’s their debut. Maybe their first ever performance fell on that day? Maybe it was the day of their weekly band practice? Or do they simply love the „ThrowBackThursday“ Hashtags #TBT?

Whatever the reason, their debut is worth listening to. Three female front singers (Nadia Eva, Sista Kira and Malijah) as well as six skilled musicians (Florian Bohde, Manfred Kirch, Diego Viteri, Marc Steinweg, Sebastian Pathé and Güntuğ Eren) make up the formation based in the German cities of Cologne and Aachen, and they represent a lively cultural mix coming up with positive messages. Displaying a unique, modern Roots sound that is dominated by warm bass, straight drums and a Hammond organ, the influences of Jamaican and English Reggae pioneers is clearly audible.

Likewise, their identification with Rastafarian principles is reflected by lyrics circling around subjects such as firm belief (Protected By Jah) or the admiration of creation (Conscious).

Time Flies, a passionate plea to love yourself, is as uplifting as the introductory New Beginning and the groovy Heads Up, and both tracks transport a lot of the atmosphere that, judging from the pictures and videos on their Facebook profile, fills the air during their live shows.

A refreshing vocal splash is the feature of Mtapa Taa from Kenya in New Generation, a track including snippets of the often-cited speech of H.I.M. Haile Selassie so present in Bob Marley’s War. Another great addition is the voice of Denham Smith, a Jamaican singer who is currently living in Cologne, in the sweet, flirtative Talk.

With Roots And Wings, my personal favourite, the mellow mood of the release reaches its climax and sends the listener off with a smile into a golden late-summer afternoon (in my case). No surprise this young band won the U-Club Band Contest in 2016 – they deliver a fine package of good musicianship, pleasant vocals and conscious lyrics. And, rest assured, Thursdays can be heard on every day of the week!!! “ By Gardy Stein

Full Articel here:

https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/conscious-culture/releases/mode/review/release/conscious-culture-thursdays/

Are you in the mood for authentic reggae with a modern twist? Then Conscious Culture is the band you don’t want to miss! Since 2014, these seven musicians from Cologne have been breathing fresh air into the reggae scene – with a sound deeply rooted in the 70s’ roots reggae while absorbing modern influences from soul, dub, dancehall, and modern roots, blending it all into something truly unique. The result? A distinctive sound that touches both mind and heart.

Led by the three charismatic frontwomen Nadia Eva, Kira, and Malijah, the band creates a captivating combination of powerful lead vocals and seamlessly flowing polyphony. Conscious Culture embodies Cologne’s cultural diversity: musicians from Ecuador, Cyprus, and Germany unite the best of different worlds on stage. A driving drum & bass foundation, groovy keyboards, and catchy guitar riffs unleash a live energy that keeps no one standing still.

Their songs? A powerful mix of personal and social themes – critical, joyful, and authentic. Their debut album Thursdays (2018) captures this vibe perfectly, supported by international features, delivering the raw, passionate sound that defines their live shows. A standout track: Woman, which also makes a statement for the visibility of female artists in a genre often dominated by men.

Conscious Culture has long since made their mark on the major reggae stages in Germany: they’ve already thrilled audiences at Summerjam, Reggae Jam, Ruhr Reggae Summer, and Sunrise Reggae & Ska, among others. Their latest releases, Kindred Souls (2022) and La magia contigo (2023), show how harmoniously smooth, soulful vibes blend with reggae. And the best part? New songs and exciting collaborations are already in the works.

Conscious Culture – that’s positive energy, female power, and a rich variety of sounds that make every concert an unforgettable experience.

Con sus tres vocalistas femeninas al frente, „Conscious Culture“ irrumpe en la escena musical en 2014 con un estilo musical con fuertes influencias de la época dorada del reggae jamaicano e inglés de los años 70. La banda se compone de 8 músicos que combinan inteligentemente el relajado sonido de las raíces del reggae con elementos modernos de varios géneros como el dub, el dancehall y el soul moderno. Las tres voces femeninas, originales y expresivas, se compenetran perfectamente para formar una unidad armónica, en la que la voz principal y los coros fluyen entrelazándose en ricas melodías. Los integrantes de la banda proceden de Colonia (con raíces ecuatorianas, chipriotas, congoleñas y alemanas), desarrollando su propia dinámica y sonido alrededor de la pulsante base del drum & bass con sonidos de dos teclados y guitarra. 

Conscious Culture convence en vivo con un programa diversificado a partir de sus propias composiciones, que se complementan con algunas selectas versiones de clásicos. La banda tiene una larga experiencia en conciertos y festivales de renombre a lo largo de todo el país.

La grabación de su álbum debut „Thursdays“, editado el 18.08.2018, constituye una sólida pieza musical, tan honesta como original, sin dejar de cuidar el sonido orgánico de una grabación en vivo. El contenido de sus letras, basados en experiencias vitales de sus componentes, exponen temáticas de crítica social y aspectos espirituales de la vida. El disco cuenta con la colaboración de los artistas Mtapa de Kenia y Denham Smith de Jamaica, aportando frescura al arreglo musical del álbum.

Por el momento la banda esta trabajando en sus nuevos Singles.

„Conscious Culture“ representa un mensaje positivo y una diversidad cultural, creando su propio sonido único y original: reggae roots moderno con un aire vintage.