Ghanaian reggae sensation Rocky Dawuni is known for riveting live performances with his 11-piece band, the Revelation Project, as well as a dedication to promoting social justice. Flavorpill, March 2009

Rocky Dawuni is one of Africa's most popular musicians and his legendary performances have brought global fame and acclaim.

Rocky is now set to bring his signature Afro Roots Reggae  to the opening of L.A.'s Grand Performances' season at California Plaza with two free downtown performances at 12 Noon and 8pm - on Friday July 10, 2009 with an outrageous 11 piece band with very special guests sitting in!!

 

  July 10th marks Rocky's first appearance in the U.S. since his smash visit to the Balispirit Festival and Hard Rock Hotel Bali in Indonesia and he will head to Europe to tour Germany, Austria and France immediately following the Grand Performances’ shows.

Rocky just finished his 5th studio recording titled Hymns for the Rebel Soul which is currently set for release in late 2009.  The albums lead track, Download the Revolution, has already been licensed by video game giant EA for their FIFA 2010 video game. Dawuni also has two tracks on the Top 20 Playing for Change: Songs Around the World compilation, including a cover of War by Bob Marley which also features Bono and an international cast of musicians.


 


When not playing on some of the world's largest festival stages, Rocky is involved with UNICEF, Product (RED), The Carter Center and The Global Fund and other pro-active humanitarian, social and environmental organizations- in his belief and commitment to create positive and sustainable change. Converse (RED) just released his custom designed shoe - dubbed Wheels of Change - as part of the Converse 1Hundred Series with proceeds supporting  the UN Global Funds effort to provide antiretroviral medication for people suffering from HIV / AIDS in Africa. http://www.converse.com/#/products/shoes/chucktaylor/108939

Don't miss this amazing live performance by Ghanas shining star, Rocky Dawuni!!

Rocky Dawuni & The Revelation Project
Friday, July 10 2009
12pm & 8pm

FREE!! ALL AGES!
Bring Picnics!

Grand Performances
California Plaza
300-350 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213.687.2159
www.grandperformances.org
www.kcrw.com

 

www.rockydawuni.com
www.myspace.com/rockydawunimusic
www.twitter.com/rockydawuni

*Directions: FROM THE HARBOR FREEWAY  (110) NORTH OR SOUTHBOUND Exit Fourth street,
staying on the left. Turn left onto Olive Street. The California Plaza parking facility is on the left