Featured heavily in the 1st season of the HBO limited series, The White Lotus, The Rose Ensemble's recordings of traditional Hawaiian songs is gorgeous and transcendent, in ways music is just not anymore.
From their album "Nā Mele Hawaiʻi: A Rediscovery of Hawaiian Vocal Music"
Lie down, close your eyes, and let this glorious wave of light and sound flow over you, and into your spirit.
Rose City Band is a musical project led by Ripley Johnson, an American musician best known for his work with the psychedelic rock bands Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo. The Rose City Band blends elements of country, folk, and classic rock with a distinctly laid-back, psychedelic vibe.
Don't go chasing waterfalls.
But chasing rainbows, that's totally fine.
That outta site bass playing you are hearing is born from the unique and amazing talent of Lequeint "Duke" Jobe.
His story, and the story of Rose Royce, is a pretty amazing tale.
