Album: Each One Teach One by Groundation (2001)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: Young Tree Records
Format: Album

Description: Each One Teach One is the second album by American reggae band Groundation. The album was released July 31, 2001 on Young Tree Records.

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2000s, Album, Young Tree Records

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Each One Teach One is the second album by American reggae band Groundation. The album was released July 31, 2001 on Young Tree Records.

Album: Young Tree by Groundation (1999)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: Young Tree Records
Format: Album

Description: Young Tree is the debut album by the American reggae band Groundation. The album was originally released in 1999 on Young Tree Records, and was later remastered in 2002 by engineer Jim Fox and rereleased before the 2002 album Hebron Gate. Young Tree is one of reggae's only concept albums.

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 1990s, Album, Young Tree Records


Young Tree is the debut album by the American reggae band Groundation. The album was originally released in 1999 on Young Tree Records, and was later remastered in 2002 by engineer Jim Fox and rereleased before the 2002 album Hebron Gate. Young Tree is one of reggae's only concept albums.

Album: The Gathering of the Elders 2002-2009 by Groundation (2011)
Genre: Reggae
Format: Album

Description: The Gathering of the Elders is a compilation album by American reggae band Groundation released in 2011.

Since their 3rd album, Hebron Gate (2002), through Here I Am (2009) they have worked with some of the greatest singers who helped to establish reggae World-Wide. Now with the release of Gathering Of The Elders Groundation brings you a unique experience: 10 tracks featuring Pablo Moses, Don Carlos, IJahman Levi, The Congos, and Apple Gabriel are arranged here to tell the story of their struggle, the achievements of positive leaders, and the barriers in the way of becoming a better society. Each song is presented by the Elders through unreleased interviews, they give you insight into the messages behind the music. No where else will you find a compilation featuring these historic voices of reggae music.

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2010s, Album


The Gathering of the Elders is a compilation album by American reggae band Groundation released in 2011.

Since their 3rd album, Hebron Gate (2002), through Here I Am (2009) they have worked with some of the greatest singers who helped to establish reggae World-Wide. Now with the release of Gathering Of The Elders Groundation brings you a unique experience: 10 tracks featuring Pablo Moses, Don Carlos, IJahman Levi, The Congos, and Apple Gabriel are arranged here to tell the story of their struggle, the achievements of positive leaders, and the barriers in the way of becoming a better society. Each song is presented by the Elders through unreleased interviews, they give you insight into the messages behind the music. No where else will you find a compilation featuring these historic voices of reggae music.

Album: We Free Again by Groundation (2004)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: Young Tree Records
Format: Album

Description: We Free Again is the fourth studio release by American reggae band Groundation. Released in November 2004 on Young Tree Records, it is considered the band's breakthrough album.

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2000s, Album, Young Tree Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


We Free Again is the fourth studio release by American reggae band Groundation. Released in November 2004 on Young Tree Records, it is considered the band's breakthrough album.

Album: Upon the Bridge by Groundation (2006)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: Young Tree Records
Format: Album

Description: Upon the Bridge is the fifth album by American reggae band Groundation. The album was released October 17, 2006 on Young Tree Records. The album features the voices of Pablo Moses and Ijahman Levi.

According to the band, "Upon the Bridge is an individual's journey beyond the known world to a bridge of mythic proportion. In search of hope and prosperity the individual must make the journey across the bridge leading to an unknown future."

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2000s, Album, Young Tree Records


Upon the Bridge is the fifth album by American reggae band Groundation. The album was released October 17, 2006 on Young Tree Records. The album features the voices of Pablo Moses and Ijahman Levi.

According to the band, "Upon the Bridge is an individual's journey beyond the known world to a bridge of mythic proportion. In search of hope and prosperity the individual must make the journey across the bridge leading to an unknown future."

Album: Hebron Gate by Groundation (2002)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: Young Tree Records
Format: Album

Description: Hebron Gate is the third release by American reggae band Groundation. The album received a nomination for Germany's coveted World Music Award. For this release, reggae artists Cedric Myton of The Congos and Don Carlos of Black Uhuru were united for the first time in reggae history to collaborate with Groundation.

The album's nine tracks tell the story of a Dragon War coming upon the nations. The story unfolds over a twenty-four-hour timespan; with the sun rising in the beginning, setting in the middle, and finally rising again at the end. For the final two tracks Groundation calls upon their elders and reggae legends Don Carlos and The Congos to take up the fight.

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2000s, Album, Young Tree Records

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Hebron Gate is the third release by American reggae band Groundation. The album received a nomination for Germany's coveted World Music Award. For this release, reggae artists Cedric Myton of The Congos and Don Carlos of Black Uhuru were united for the first time in reggae history to collaborate with Groundation.

The album's nine tracks tell the story of a Dragon War coming upon the nations. The story unfolds over a twenty-four-hour timespan; with the sun rising in the beginning, setting in the middle, and finally rising again at the end. For the final two tracks Groundation calls upon their elders and reggae legends Don Carlos and The Congos to take up the fight.

Album: Here I Am by Groundation (2009)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: Young Tree Records
Format: Album

Description: Here I Am is the sixth album by American reggae band Groundation. The album was released August 18, 2009 on Young Tree Records.

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2000s, Album, Young Tree Records


Here I Am is the sixth album by American reggae band Groundation. The album was released August 18, 2009 on Young Tree Records.

Building an Ark" presents a rich tapestry of roots reggae infused with elements of jazz and dub. The album features a warm, organic production style that emphasizes live instrumentation, creating a vibrant soundscape. Each track flows with a laid-back tempo, allowing the intricate rhythms and melodic lines to breathe. The use of layered harmonies and dynamic brass sections adds depth, while the basslines are both prominent and groovy, grounding the sound. Textures range from smooth and soulful to more energetic, reflecting a diverse emotional palette. This distinctive blend of styles and polished production invites listeners to immerse themselves in its rhythmic and melodic richness.

Album: Building an Ark by Groundation (2012)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: SOULBEATS RECORDS
Format: Album

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2010s, Album, SOULBEATS RECORDS

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: A Miracle by Groundation (2014)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: SOULBEATS RECORDS
Format: Album

Description: A Miracle is the eighth album by American reggae band Groundation. The album was released October 21, 2014.

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2010s, Album, SOULBEATS RECORDS

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


A Miracle is the eighth album by American reggae band Groundation. The album was released October 21, 2014.

Album: Dub Wars by Groundation (2006)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: Young Tree Records
Format: Album

Description: Dub Wars is a dub remixes album by American reggae band Groundation, released in 2005 on Young Tree Records.
Dub Wars collects dub versions of tracks from previous Groundation albums Hebron Gate (originally released on the LP Dragon War) and We Free Again. These dub versions were engineered by Jim Fox (Lion & Fox) and redubbed by keyboardist Marcus Urani.

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2000s, Album, Young Tree Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Dub Wars is a dub remixes album by American reggae band Groundation, released in 2005 on Young Tree Records.
Dub Wars collects dub versions of tracks from previous Groundation albums Hebron Gate (originally released on the LP Dragon War) and We Free Again. These dub versions were engineered by Jim Fox (Lion & Fox) and redubbed by keyboardist Marcus Urani.

Album: The Next Generation by Groundation (2018)
Genre: Reggae
Record Label: Baco Records
Format: Album

Description: On the 2018 March 11th on their Facebook page, Groundation announce his returns after a 3 year hiatus, introducing new members and "The Next Generation" album.

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, 2010s, Album, Baco Records


On the 2018 March 11th on their Facebook page, Groundation announce his returns after a 3 year hiatus, introducing new members and "The Next Generation" album.

One Rock" by Groundation presents a rich tapestry of dub-infused reggae, characterized by deep basslines and intricate rhythms. The album showcases a blend of organic instrumentation, with prominent horns and layered vocal harmonies that evoke a rootsy, jazz-inflected vibe. Each track flows seamlessly, maintaining a moderate tempo that invites both introspection and movement. The production quality is polished yet retains a raw edge, allowing the sonic textures to breathe, particularly in tracks like "Original Riddim" and "Day When the Computer Done." The interplay of echo and reverb creates a spacious soundscape, making the album distinctive in its immersive listening experience.

Album: One Rock by Groundation (2022)
Genre: Dub
Record Label: Baco Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: Groundation is an American roots reggae band with jazz and dub influences, from Sonoma County in Northern California. It is named for the Rastafari holy day. Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Danakil, Israel Vibration, Clinton Fearon, Max Romeo

Music Scene: Part of the Sononma, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Dub, 2020s, Album, Baco Records


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