Rocky Dawuni - Branches of the Same Tree (2015)

EDITORS’ NOTES
One of the biggest stars in Africa, Ghana-born singer Rocky Dawuni plays a socially conscious and rootsy brand of reggae that uses late-era Bob Marley as a template. On his sixth album, Dawuni even records Marley’s “Butterfly”—a song that originally never made it past the demo stage—turning it into a polished gem. He also covers Peter Tosh’s classic “Get Up Stand Up,” putting an Afrobeat spin on it with lyrics sung with a Ghanian patois. Strong Dawuni originals include the modern reggae pop of “African Thriller” and the uplifting “Shine a Light.” Ziggy Marley, Steel Pulse, Michael Franti, and Ben Harper make guest appearances.

Tracklist:
01. Rocky Dawuni - Shine A Light (4:02)
02. Rocky Dawuni - Rock Your Soul (3:13)
03. Rocky Dawuni - Black Star (4:28)
04. Rocky Dawuni - African Thriller (4:04)
05. Rocky Dawuni - Children Of Abraham (4:42)
06. Rocky Dawuni - We Never Stop (3:42)
07. Rocky Dawuni - The Sign (3:27)
08. Rocky Dawuni - Butterfly (2:43)
09. Rocky Dawuni - Nairobi (4:19)
10. Rocky Dawuni - Get Up, Stand Up (3:42)
11. Rocky Dawuni - Island Girl (2:47)