Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars - November 4, 2006
With a spirited and infectious fusion of traditional West African music, roots reggae and classic rhythm & blues, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars craft music that transforms and uplifts. The collection of songs on their debut album Living Like A Refugee, decry the insanity of war and call out for social justice while instantly compelling you to get on your feet and dance. They have lived through unimaginable tragedy and yet Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars have become an inspiration and a symbol of the healing power of music.

Championed by The New York Times, critic Stephen Holden wrote, “As harrowing as these personal tales may be, the music buoying them is uplifting. The cliché bears repeating: music heals and creates community.” Be it via the warm, percussion-steered delights of “Akera Ka Ambonshor”, the spirited skiffle of “Soda Soap” or “Refugee Rolling,” where uprooted souls manage to rise above uncertainty with inexplicable finesse, Living Like A Refugee is proof that that there is always hope to be found.

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Band Information
Reuben M. Koroma — band leader, lead vocals
Francis John Langba 'Franco' — rhythm guitar, kongroma, vocals
Abdul Rahim Kamara 'Arahim' — vocals, percussion
Efuah Grace — vocals
Alhaji Jeffrey Kamara 'Black Nature' — rap, vocals
Mohamed Bangura Medo' — vocals, percussion, kongroma
Ashade Pearce — lead guitar, vocals
Mustapha Massaquoi 'Nico' — drums, percussion
Idrissa ‘Malam’ Bangura — bass guitar
Geassay 'Jah Sun' Dowu Bull — lead guitar, percussion
Mohammed 'Makengo' Kamara — vocals, percussion