Tribal Theory

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Tribal Theory is a band based in San Diego, California. Formed in 2005, Tribal Theory blends their Pacific Island roots with reggae, rock, ska, and R&B influences [1] to create a sound that spans multiple genres, including Island Reggae, Alternative, and World music. Tribal Theory has been described as the original Urban Reggae band. [2]

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Early history

The original members - A.J. Blount, Dominic Blas, and Richard Duenas - began their musical journey as dancers in the Polynesian troupe Kaleo O'Nalani and the Guamanian cultural dance group Imahen Taotao Tano. The group initially performed under the name "Last Minute" before evolving into Tribal Theory with the addition of Seuko “Ku” Hawkins, Nico Tuilesu, and Paul Bowen. Several members have Guamanian roots, contributing to the band's multicultural influence. [3] They were influenced by various artists, including Earth, Wind & Fire. [3]

Career milestones

Tribal Theory has performed alongside artists like Steel Pulse, Barrington Levy, The Wailing Souls, Fiji, and Collie Buddz. They have also shared stages with contemporary acts such as SOJA, Katchafire, and Common Kings. [4] The band's self-titled debut EP was released in May 2011, recorded at Quino's Catacumba Studio and mixed by Wendell Ching. Their first full-length album, Hell of a Night, was released in August 2012 and won Best World Music Album at the 2013 San Diego Music Awards. [5]

Over the years, Tribal Theory has headlined concerts across the West Coast, Hawaii, the Polynesian Islands, and Eastern Asia. The band has undergone several lineup changes, with Nico Tuilesu, Peter Cruz, and Rudy Duenas becoming the core members by 2018.[ citation needed ]

Tribal Theory has released multiple albums, including Cali Love (2013) and Reclamation (2016), which featured the songs "Burnin'" and "My Roots." They headlined the Mostraland festival in San Diego in 2022 to help raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. [6]

Discography

Tours and performances

Awards and honors

Current members

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References

  1. ↑ Leighton, Ken (2014-10-29). "Now you know: Tribal Theory | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  2. ↑ https://www.gigtown.com/artists/tribal-theory
  3. 1 2 "Tribal Theory". San Diego Reader.
  4. ↑ "Tribal Theory". GigTown.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Tribal Theory to Perform at Liberation Festival". Governor of Guam. 12 July 2018.
  6. ↑ https://theresandiego.com/event/mostraland-mostra-7th-anniversary/
  7. ↑ "Tribal Theory EP | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  8. ↑ "Hell of a Night | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  9. ↑ "Cali Love | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  10. ↑ "Reclamation EP | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
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