BIOGRAPHY
- DAWEH CONGO
Daweh Congo – birthplace Kingston, Jamaica.
His father, Leo Graham was the lead vocalist with the Bleechers and recorded
songs for producers Joe Gibbs and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. Daweh's
main inspiration came from his reading of the book “Marcus Garvey’s
Children”. Da – Weh – Congo means ‘Congo loved
one...”
Daweh recorded his first song for legendary Alton Ellis and later recorded
for Stewart Brown and Andrew Nash. Barry O'Hare produced his astonishing
debut album “Militancy” (Runn Records- Holland). The teachings
of Marcus Garvey are featured heavily on "Militancy" which went
over well amongst Rastafarians and conscious roots enthusiasts.
Daweh Congo then propelled himself to the forefront of conscious roots
reggae with his second album “Human Rights & Justice”
(Roots and Culture Records- N.C.). Daweh’s mesmerizing voice catapulted
“Human Rights and Justice” to the number one position on www.ireggae.com
top ten reggae albums for the month of May 2000.
Next up was JAH CHILDREN a 14 song album recorded at the legendary Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston, Jamaica for producer Andrew ‘Super’ Nash of SuperVibez Production featuring the likes of some of Reggae music’s most accomplished musicians, Franklyn ‘Bubbler’ Waul - keyboards, Chris Meredith – Bass, Wilburn ‘Suiddley’ Cole – Drums and percussions, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith – Guitar and Dean Fraser on Sax. This album has all the ingredients for excellence and the potential to be a true classic.
Daweh has performed in Europe and also did a short three state tour of the United States and several performances in Trinidad and his native Jamaica and in Sweden.