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Kasha
Kasha is a roots rock reggae group from Jamaica,Kasha was formed 1986 by lead singer
Daniel Samuels,and rythem Guitarist Lenworth Henry,they were later Joined by
Keithroy Kika Jackson, drums, James Chance, Bass, Neville Sata-dread Johnson,keys.
In 1991 Kasha signed a distribution deal with Elsondon recording company based in france,
the group toured france later that same year,Kasha has worked and played the Jamaica music seen
.Kasha only remaining member Daniel Samuels now work out of Manchester Uk
kasha has work at the Contact theater,Bob Marley Festival,Prince Marley,and urban Promotions


'Kasha' working on debut album
By Versel Thompson
Kasha is a symbol of black people's struggle as seen
through their music.
Lead singer Daniel Samuels said the name is taken from
the kasha Makka Tree,found here in Jamaica.
Kasha is a recording and performing group consisting
of five members,since coming onto the music seen
in 1988,the group has enjoyed playing at such venues as
The Place Royal Ripon Road,at Excelsior High School's
Bar-BQ and fete in April 1991,performing along such
artistes as the legendary D.J. Tiger.
The group includes players such as Lenworth
' Natty Fred ' Henry on rythem guitar,one of the
founding members Neville ' Satta Dread ' Johnson
the original bass player for the Titans Band and also
former keyboard player for the Indica Band.
On Drums for Kasha is Keithroy' Kika ' Jackson,
formally of the group Abyjah from the St Thomas
Virgin Islands,Glenford Peterkin on bass
Daniel Samuels on lead vocals and rythem guitar
Garth 'Ainsly' Ainsworth also on keys.
The group's wrote and produced their first album called
"Reincarnation",Kasha is currently working on a new
album called "Drop It",which will be released in August
The group has released a single in April entitled "World Power".
which deals with the conflicts the world is facing.
World Power was written by Courtney 'Barry' Liston
and arrange by Kasha.

The Star,Monday July 22nd 1991.

Kasha Says Earth Weep Earth Cry
Kasha is the newest aggregation and their presence has brought
aq resurgence of conscious or message-music as most Jamaicans
prefer to call it. The band see themselves as musical revolutionaries,
artistes whose sole purpose is to give new and meaningful directions
to Reggae music,especially in these trying times when most
artistes are prepared to compromise values and principles
for fame and money.
Kasha is aware of the hopelessness that exists among people
who are tired of trying and exhausted from failing again again.
Kasha's message to the disadvantage is to keep on keeping on,where
there is life there is hope and dead people have nothing to look
forward to,which means life is everything. The group was formed
in 1988 by lead singer Daniel Samuels,drummer Keithroy Kika
Jackson and lead Guitarist Lenworth Henry.
Daniel Pointed out that like most groups they have had their
fair share of good and bad times,Music however has always
come first.
"we believe that self discipline,respect and love are the key factors
that keep Kasha going in these crucial times.
Patricia Amiel is the groups manager who won the respect and
admiration from every member of the group,due to her hard work
and her ability to plan and organize the band activities in a precision
like manner.
She has also been influential in getting Kasha's music along with
those of other Reggae artistes played on French Radio stations.
The band is also scheduled to play in at a number of festivals
and concerts in France in July and August.
The band will also be doing a series of shows across Europe
before returning for a number of gigs in Japan.
Kasha has just released two crucial tracks in Jamaica
"Earth Weep Earth Cry" and Rock Jam Reggae",
These tracks are taken from their soon to be released album
"Drop It" of which the title song in my book,is as classic
a Reggae song as any Jamaican will ever hear.
I personally can't understand, what has caused the delay
in releasing this track.
Kasha has no alternative but to "drop it".The world is
going to be a much better place when ever that song
is released. Kasha has a bright future as a performing unit;
their originality,coupled with the the band sharp intellect
is sufficient to keep them light years ahead of the ordinary
aggregations that represents 90 percent of the earth's noise.
Kasha has already placed themselves as a force to be
reckoned with after the release of their single " Earth Weep Earth Cry".

March 5th,1992 The Weekend Enquirer page 19



Kasha.... Positive Reggae Vibe
Kasha is a five man band that is based in
Braeton St Cathrine,from 1986 to 1987 the band
was know in the recording arena as " Forces "
they then recorded and released a single called " That's
Not Right ",in 1989 they recorded and released another
single "Freedom Black People",on the Harmodia Label
operated by Conrad James Green,who also had a hit with
"Jah Send Mi Come",done by Dignitary Stylish in 1989 that
went No1 on the Reggae charts.
"World Power", is the group's latest single released on the
Pulpit label.The group see themselves as music messengers
who will not sacrifice conscious lyrics for commercial success
at anytime during their career. Kasha has Just Completed
their first album which they called "Drop It",
Personally i think "drop It" is going to be one ,if not the
hit song that could launch the group into international
recognition. The group's managed by Patricia Amiel, who is from
France,she is describe as been a bundle of energy
who has inspired them to unbelievable heights.
Kasha could easily be the group that captures the attention
of music critics this summer,throughout Europe during their
planned summer tour, of France Holland Switzerland and London
later this year.
One must also mention the writing skills of Lenworth Henry
Daniel Samuels ( lead vocals ) and Courtney Liston who write
some devastating songs for the group, also Keitkroy Jackson
revolutionary drummer,
Kasha has depth and freshness to lead Reggae into new
and interesting directions over the next couple of years.

January 17th 1992 T.H