SAT-Bklyn - Dubwise Sess. w/ Meta+The Cornerstones

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Saturday, November 15b, 21b, 21DUBWISE SESSIONS 21b, 21b, 21*roots*dub*rocksteady*foundation reggae*original vibes*b, 21b, 21Featuring Live + On-stage:b, 21b, 21Meta + The Cornerstones (NYC)b, 21b, 21Alongside Selectors Dhundee + DRMb, 21b, 21Treasure Don pon the mic.b, 21b, 21@ Studio BPM - 237 Kent Ave b/w Grand and n. 1st b, 21"L" to Bedford Ave.b, 21b, 2121+. $7 Suggested. Doors @ 10PM Sharp.b, 21b, 21b, 21Meta + The Cornerstones Bio:b, 21For over two years now, Meta and the Cornerstones have been tearing up the US (and particularly New York) reggae scene with their unique Afro-Carribean music rooted deep in passionate lyrics and catchy hooks. Born in Senegal, West Africa, Meta Dia grew a deep love and appreciation for all types of music. b, 21b, 21As a child, while listening to his mother play Gregory Isaacs and Bob Marley on the radio, his appreciation for reggae music was founded, as was his desire to be a musician. In Senegal, Meta is known as a pioneer for the voice and culture of Hip Hop. He began performing on the streets and stages of Dakar at the age of 14.b, 21b, 21Meta's powerful writing skills and his phenomenal singing voice take you back to the roots of reggae music as he infuses his songs with hip hop, rock, soul, and African influences performing in English, French, Wolof, and Fulani.b, 21b, 21Moving to the USA in 2002, he began to collaborate with artists such as Sean Blackman, hip hop pioneer Toni Blackman, and many others. He formed the band Meta and the Cornerstones with some of the best musicians in New York City: Adrian Djoman (bass), Shahar Mintz (lead guitar), Andre Daniel (keyboards), Ian Joseph (drums), and Daniel Serrato (rhythm guitar). These talented artists brought their musical influences of the Caribbean, Africa, America, and the Middle East into the mix.b, 21b, 21They have opened and toured with reggae stars such as Luciano, Steel Pulse, and Clinton Fearon, and in 2007 were invited by international superstar and Senegalese born artist Youssou N'Dour, to perform at his annual 'African Ball' concert at the Nokia Theater, NYC.b, 21b, 21img src="http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/drm20001/dubwise_21-WEB.jpg"1