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Roots Battalion

roots battalion

6 piece roots-rock-reggae-dubb band representing Rotorua....

James Raharuhi - vocals, rythm guitar
Boss Raharuhi - drums
Reenie Grace - vocals,lead guitar
Charles Pia - vocals,keys
Matene Simon - keys
Minarapa Moki - bass guitar


ROOTS BATTALION are a 6 piece ROOTS-ROCK-DUBB-REGGAE live band brought together by the founding members James and Wetini Raharuhi. With a staunch name that represents our heros who went and fought for justice and the right of the people of our home land Aotearoa,the mighty "Company B" better known as "THE 28TH MAORI BATTALION" Serving the same purpose but through music and positive messages to the people. To remind us all that there memory will remain with us unforgotten and to celebrate in there honour. Roots Battalion have been working independently for the 2 years they have been together,recording and traveling across the north island promoting there music and with there debut album "POLITRIX"to be released April 09. Keep an eye out for there first video single release of "POLITRIX" to be out late December 08.
"LEAST WE FORGET" ROOTS BATTALION.


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roots battalion