To date, four House of Shem songs have been featured on
the best-selling “Conscious Roots” compilations
(with combined sales in excess of 30,000 units) and in May
of 2008 their debut album, “Keep Rising” was
released on the Local Music imprint. The album is an especially
strong opening statement from the group and with each of
the family members splitting the composition credits evenly
it neatly demonstrates the bands musical range and diversity
of styles. There is something for everyone on here with
catchy pop songs, deep devotional hymns, lovers rock and
dancehall crowd-pleasers all included and vying for your
attention.
Over the last couple of years the band has extensively toured
the country. They have become a regular fixture at annual
festivals such as Soundsplash (Raglan), Parihaka Peace Festival
(Taranaki), Raggamuffin (Rotorua), One Love (Wellington)
and Phat 08 (Nelson) and have forged a loyal fan base not
just in the main centres, but also in the smaller rural
communities. The House of Shem live experience is an unforgettable
occasion – a rare mixture of power and beauty. Whether
you are Rasta or raver, this band’s incredible tightness,
heavenly harmonies, conscious lyrics and blend of traditional
and contemporary reggae styles will leave you spellbound.
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