For over thirty years, the Chilean band Gondwana has been touring, performing, and recording
uninterrupted. Emerging from the underground music scene during the brutal dictatorship of Agusto
Pinochet, Gondwana brings forth a fresh blend of Latin and Jamaican rhythms among other influences
such as Rock n’ Roll and soul. With pulsating energy and a smooth, original sound, eight polished
musicians are the soul of Chile's number one reggae band.
Through songs dealing with various themes such as romantic love, general love, universal unity, social
consciousness, uprising, and spiritual praise, Gondwana reveals both positive and realists messages
that serve as an uplifting force for fans of all musical genres. Spirit-moving falsetto notes, bubbling
bass, hard drums, guitar solos and arrangements, and horns are the primary ingredients found in the
highly acclaimed band’s music.
Without a doubt, Gondwana is one of the most prestigious, solid reggae bands to emerge from South
America. With constant movement across the world and a myriad of vibrant live performances,
Gondwana continues to deliver an acclaimed repertoire of hits and new material. The band is
internationally recognized as one of Chile’s most successful musical acts – not just in reggae but across
all genres.
Already superstars in their native Chile and throughout South America, Gondwana has been gaining
very enthusiastic fans throughout the world, as evident by their extensive social media following and a
sizeable number of international concerts per year. From its humble beginnings in La Pincoya, a
notorious northern Santiago slum, to a leading position in Chilean pop music, Gondwana has remained
true to their original posture, standing tall and strong in a peace-loving position of musical and lyrical
creation.

E.N Young is a roots musician born and raised on the USA/Mexico border in San Diego,
California. E.N started playing piano at age 6, which was the beginning of his musical life. His
parents bought him a white upright Samick Piano that he still records and plays on today. At age
12, he broke his left arm and the doctor recommended some physical activity to help recover. In
response, his father bought him a drum set to help with his recovery. Not only did it help
physically but E.N found a passion for percussion and drums. With his new drumming talent, he
reinvented himself on the piano and his musical world was revealed.
Reggae music has always been a part of E.N Young's life. Growing up with his brothers, Manuel
and Mike'Chunky Roots' Marquez, reggae was around and the influence was strong. Daily, E.N
and his brothers would search for the next reggae tune that caught their ears and lose
themselves within the reggae vibes. Now, E.N is more involved in the reggae scene than ever
imagined. Not only has he established a name for himself as an individual artist but also as a
writer and producer.

The Concrete Roots is a reggae band based out of the chicagoland area. This Gathering is complied of five musicians from various backgrounds that have a very deep respect for all sub-genres of reggae music and culture. Their eclectic sound combines roots-reggae-dub with soul and hip-hop. Since 2012 they have been playing live shows at traditional and unique venues throughout the Midwest, that joined with the support of their Debut self titled EP (released in July 2016 at the double door in Chicago) has been helping them gain buzz at a national level.