Multifaceted and imbued with a resilience not bestowed on many, reggae singer, song-writer and humanitarian, Duane Stephenson, is positively changing the world. From the gritty shanties of the tumultuously captivating August Town community, the space which helped to mould his outlook and shape his destiny, performing for presidents, journeyman Duane Stephenson artfully embodies the essence of true musical pragmatism.
Having emerged as a solo artiste, Duane's debut offering to the world was the critically acclaimed From August Town, which was the title of both the blockbuster single and the full-length album, produced by saxophonist extraordinaire, Dean Fraser.
Having toured the world, performing at many of the large festivals, the Rotterdam Reggae Festival in The Netherlands, Rockers Rockers Rockers in France, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in the United States and more recently helping to blaze trails in South and Central America, Duane Stephenson has come full circle.
"But You'll Have To Run (Run Away) Away Cause We Have The Jah Words And Jah Army In A Place You'll Have Your Turn (No way) You Won't Get Away For The Fire You'll Get Burnt Soon As We Rise Jah People Will Break The Chains That Has Bounded Us For So Long Soon As We Rise The Righteous Will Stand Again And We'll number a billion Strong"