Concrete Jungle was born in 1991 out of a jam-session, at which the love for
jamaican rhythms soon evoked the desire to play regularly as a band. From
the beginning there was the ideal to develop an own approach. Thus was born
Urban Roots Reggae: groovy, sensual and melodious music that maintains the
connection to Rootmusic Roots Music of the seventies and eighties.
In 1995 the band recorded their debut-CD Born & Bred,
and in 2000 their second CD Fresh Soul Food. After
releasing further tracks on various Collections, Concrete Jungle celebrated
the release of their third Album Roots United in
December 2005.
Under the name of Jungle Phever the band has a Vinyl and Maxi-Single Release
titled Soul Living, which was distributed by Groove
Attack - this track is to be found on Riddim CD#08.
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Today the band plays concerts all over Germany, from Schwimmbadclub in
Heidelberg to Bongo Bongo Sunsplash Festival; Chiemsee-Reggae-Summer in
Bavaria (alongside Burning Spear, Anthony B., Luciano, etc.) and also as
supporting band to Israel Vibration, Michael Rose and Iqulah, to name but a
few. Concrete Jungle also played in Italy (Brescia, Verolavecchia), at
the Afryka Festival in Torun, Poland and even in Austria.
In the meanwhile the music is ever evolving, including various influences
such as Modern Roots and Conscious Dancehall. Concrete Jungle remains an
absolute LIVE-event: eight musicians give
their heart and soul on every stage, and have never failed to create
a special vibe with their music...
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