Dezarie

Moes Alley presents St. Croixs legendary roots reggae star Dezarie with special guests Militia of Love!Thursday, July 20thDorrs: 8pm / Show: 9pm$25 in advance / $30 day of the show21+DEZARIEDezarie, is a Roots Rock Reggae artist who has dedicated her art to the everyday struggle of life, and the triumphant empowerment of the human spirit. Her music carries a melodic and spiritual message of divine elevation, with a powerful rumination of equal rights and justice.Born on the island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Dezaries exposure to its cultural energy, empowered the development of her unique, gentle, yet compelling voice. From a young age, this Phoenix Angel and Rastafari Empress, has been encompassed in music, developing her skill in church and in school programs.Her catalog has yielded five albums of which include popular hits Strengthen Your Mind, Love in Your Meditation, and Gracious Mama Africa. In 2001, she released her debut album, Fya , which propelled her to the international arena. In 2003 she released Gracious Mama Africa, followed by Eaze The Pain in 2008, The Fourth Book in 2010 and Love In Your Meditation in 2014. Presently, Dezarie is in the process of completing a new album to be released mid 2022.Over the years Dezarie has toured and headlined major festivals in The United States, South America, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, thus she has maintained her status as being one of the most sought after and successful Roots Reggae artist. Additionally, Dezarie has collaborated and shared the stage with Reggae greats Midnite Band, Steel Pulse, Capleton, and Sizzla. Dezarie is a steward and advocate for the development of women in the music industry. Through her music, her mission is the restoration of the balance between people, the environment, and our spirituality.MILITIA OF LOVEThe rhythm section came together in the mid 2000s initially formed by bassist and vocalist Robert Melendez, best known for his infamous band Cardiff Reefers from the late 80s/ early 90s. Joining him on drums is Efrain Cantu, a master drummer in his own right, who honed his chops performing in Santa Clara Vanguard as lead snare. Guitarist Gregg Ichikawa is a product of Musicians Institute in LA and met Melendez while playing in a Reggae group from SLO called the Rock Steady Posse. Keyboardist Steve Sagrero is a self taught rhythmic master who got his start jamming with Dubwise from Salinas CA. Joining the Salinas based rhythm section is Bill Steacy on trumpet, a graduate of CSUMB, he is best known for his work with Jonah and the Whale Watchers from Monterey. The band is currently auditioning a female vocalist to fill the shoes of Blues diva Lara Price. Please search Militia of Love on Facebook or find their debut CD release Life & Love on all streaming platforms.