US/Jamaican reggae band Morgan Heritage have penned a deal with local Zimbabwe promoter Biggie Chinoperekwei of Divine Assignments for a potentially explosive show in end of next month at a venue to be announced.
The Brooklyn band, which consists of five children of Jamaican reggae artist Denroy Morgan, will launch their 10th studio album, Strictly Roots, in Africa in a few weeks and will be touring the region to support the release.
“The message of this album is the same – we’ll always be who we are,” said band member ‘Lukes’, “You’ll always get the love songs, the political songs, the songs that look at social issues. But in all our years of putting out music, this is our first fully independent record. That’s why this one is so special.”
The tour, which starts in Malawi on December 27th, will be unique due to its accommodative nature as the band claims to have gone through transition just to be in line with the times. Hence the show will not be only for reggae fanatics.
“This is a redesigned Morgan Heritage, the show will be longer and diverse in music just to reach to many people,” said band member Memmalatel ‘Mojo’ Morgan, who added that local reggae artists will be invited to perform on the tour.
