"Hailing from Australia, Sammy Johnson (aka Sammy J) has taken the reggae world by storm with his Irie beats and uplifting message. He blends traditions from his Māori and Polynesian roots to create a soulful island sound that is based in a rich reggae stock and flavored with modern pop, hip hop and R&B, keeping the music updated and fresh for the 21st century."
"It's no wonder why he's on the respected underground Island Empire Records label with artists like Common Kings and Tomorrows Bad Seeds. As the year winds down, this is the perfect way to give thanks and praise the new year with blessings. Sat, Dec 20, 7pm, $35-$40 The Ritz, San Jose"
Sammy Johnson, also known as Sammy J, is an Australian reggae artist whose music combines Māori and Polynesian traditions with reggae, pop, hip hop, and R&B. His sound features Irie beats, uplifting messages, and soulful island textures grounded in rich reggae roots while incorporating contemporary influences to remain fresh for the 21st century. He records on underground Island Empire Records alongside acts like Common Kings and Tomorrows Bad Seeds. A year-end concert offers a chance to give thanks and welcome the new year with blessings, performed at The Ritz in San Jose on Sat, Dec 20 at 7pm.
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