[REGGAE] Think you know all you need to about this classic roots reggae band? Take the quiz and find out:
1. Which band member (Cecil “Skelly” Spence or Lascelle “Wiss” Bulgin) contracted polio as a child?
Answer: Both
2. Israel Vibration is from:
– Jamaica
– Grass Valley
– Humboldt
– Irieland
A: Jamaica (though Irieland is also acceptable).
3. Their 1988 greatest hits album featured:
– a collection of songs spanning a decade of music
– a guest appearance by a then 11-year-old Kanye West
– their classic three-part harmony sound, a relaxed, rural tempo and falsetto backing vocals
– only songs from their first two albums
A: All but b—Kanye was busy convincing his classmates that the cafeteria lady doesn’t like fifth graders.
4. Israel Vibration honors which religion?
– Christianity
– Judaism
– Buddhism
– Hinduism
A: Rastafari. Wait, that wasn’t one of the choices? Sorry. Dude, I can’t wait for Israel Vibration!
5. The Israel Vibration show is bound to be:
– irie
– stony
– awwwwwesome
– a really great show, also featuring INNA VISION, Versatile, Ras Gabriel & 4-Word, and Righteous Roger
A: All of the above. Enjoy! Tickets: $26 pre-sale, $36 day of show, $60 VIP. Get ‘em at Requests (Wailuku), Bahama Mama (Paia), Paradise Audio (Lahaina) and Beach Road Records (Kihei) or check out: www.naturalmysticproductions.com. [COREY “THE INTERN” NIELSEN]
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