Rocky Dawuni launches "Branches of the Same Tree" European Tour

Ghanaian artist Rocky Dawuni set off for Europe to continue his "Branches of the Same Tree" Summer tour. This follows similar tours to United States and Canada in July and August including headlining performances at California Worldfest in Northern California.

The reggae star will spend time with stops in Denmark, Greenland, Iceland, Holland, Germany and the UK with support from Artefix Music and Neil O'Brien Entertainment.

On his previous tours, he was in Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Afrikadey Festival in Calgary, California Plaza in Los Angeles and Lincoln Center in NYC.

The influential Wax Poetics Magazine published an amazing in depth interview with Rocky and the rise of his new sound "Afro Roots!" Rocky Dawuni made waves in the musical industry in Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. 

He created his signature "Afro-Roots" sound that unites generations and cultures. Filled with uplifting and irresistible songs, Rocky's sixth album, Branches of the Same Tree, blends inspirations from his diverse experiences while expanding on his identity as an artist, a proud son of Ghana, Africa and as a true world citizen.

The songs on Branches of the Same Tree reflect influences as wide ranging as New Orleans funk, Brazilian samba, even the lilting sounds of Hawaiian ukulele, seamlessly integrated into a unique and approachable style. 

The album features appearances by an all-star lineup of guest musicians, including veterans from Michael Franti and Spearhead, Steel Pulse, Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals and Ziggy Marley.

Already a superstar in West Africa with a devoted international fan base, Branches of the Same Tree brings Rocky's music to even wider audiences around the world. The first single from the album"African Thriller" (remixed by Jeremy Sole of KCRW FM) is a hit worldwide with the fantastic accompanying video that has set the dance world a blaze!

Rocky just launched his new music video for the song "Nairobi” in partnership with OkayAfrica.com. The track appears on Dawuni's acclaimed 2015 album. Filmed in Kenya's capitol city, the video is an ode to this "beautiful city in the sun" and a plea for peace and celebration of shared destiny. The video captures a picturesque portrait of iconic and historic monuments of Nairobi as it explores the everyday life of the city. Dawuni serves as a traveling minstrel, journeying across neighborhoods, bearing a message of goodwill.

Blessed with easy-going charisma, the musician and United Nations Foundation Ambassador has performed and collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Jason Mraz, Janelle Monae and John Legend, among many others. Named one of Africa's Top 10 global stars by CNN, he's showcased his talent around the world at major festivals and prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Lincoln Center in NYC.


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