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This site is about Anguile Bruno, a Gabonese-French Reggae Artist and his band "The High Steppers".
Anguile & The High Steppers specialize in Afro Roots Reggae with an emphasis on dub. Some have referred to them as an hypnotic 70's Afro Reggae Band who include in their performances trance inducing moments
like a Fela or Manu Dibango would induce, while sticking to a heavy Drum and Bass riddim a la Midnite, sprinkled with prophetic impromptu free style, chant like Africanised Nyabinghi moments, while the 8 piece band "High Steppers" follows Anguile's lead into a groovy Dub reminicing of the best Sly and Robbie days.
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Anguile, born Bruno Simonet, is a Gabonese-French reggae artist, founder of "The High Steppers" band, residing between Boston and up-state NY near Albany and Saratoga Springs where some of the band mates are fom. The band's name refers to the "High" Adirondack Mountains and the traditional reggae/ska drum beat style, “steppers”.
Anguile has been performing and recording for the last two decades, although he just released his first CD, "Wisdom of the King" with Zamani Records. In the summer of 2008, Anguile performed at the International
Montreal Jazz Festival, giving a crowd of over 10,000 a memorable performance. Some audience members compared him to Matisyahu, some to Black Uhuru, and some to Alpha Blondy.
Anguile moved from Gabon to Texas in 1986 to attend UNT , where he was a DJ on jazz radio, KNTU. There, in Denton, he met Rashani, who has remained a close friend for the last two decades and acted as a co-producer on Anguile’s first album, "Wisdom of the King" (released on Zamani Records).
Anguile's messages echo those of Bob Marley, Martin Luther King, or even
of Ghandi. He is also involved in climate protection issues and speaks
publically in his songs about nature preservation. When it comes to
protecting his native Gabon's forest and wild life, Anguile believes in
educating poeple about the benefits of preservation as well as the long
term gain from a planned and well managed "natural ressource economic
policy" that protects not only the natural ressources but also that protect
the poeple and culture living within it.
Anguile is Bruno's Gabonese name (pronounced Ong - GEE - Lay), which he decided to use as his musician's name.
The name is the same as one of his ancestors who was an important figure in the history of his country - King Louis Anguile Dowe. Even though he was
originally a black African slave trader, he agreed in 1841 to end the slave trade in Gabon. Like King Louis Anguile, Anguile Bruno hopes he could be used to end the struggles of other people one day. Born mixed between Africa and Europe, Anguile’s lyrics reflect his multi-racial experiences by showcasing a strong anti-racial, faith-filled message, and a very humanistic approach to living our lives together and in peace.
Later, in the 80’s, Anguile moved to Texas where he was a DJ on jazz radio, KNTU. He also studied film and television and participated in many musical projects as a videographer and also as a producer. There, in Denton, he met Rashani, who has remained a close friend for the last two decades and acted as a producing partner on Anguile’s first album, "Wisdom of the King" (released on Zamani Records).
Anguile has collaborated with the likes of Winston Watson of the Meditations
and Ed Robinson of Brooklyn, New York, Jah Teff, originally from Jamaica.
Wesli of the Wesli band from Haiti worked with Anguile and "the dub & the
restless" at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2008, and so did Whalee of Nomadic
Massive, Renee Asteria, DJ Skeptic, and Jah Faith. Anguile also shared the
stage with Terence Brown "Big T" of the Pocket Band at the Woodbury
Reggae Festival 2009.
Anguile is a Christian Rasta, but be assured that he will not preach "Church" to you, but just point to Jesus and God/Jah as The Answer.
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Anguile & The High Steppers' African-French roots reggae is a unique blend
of African and European reggae, with a heavy dose of pure Jamaican roots.
Anguile's soulful and spiritual voice will transport you to the coast of Africa
and deep into the African diaspora throughout the world. When you see
them perform, just let their music transport you to the coast of Africa and
experience "The Last Eden" on earth with a reggae vibe!
God bless you all ! Much Love and Respect ! Thanks to Jah (God) - Christ All mighty!
Anguile - Bruno
I don't have prejudice against myself. My father was a white and my mother was black. Them call me half-caste or whatever. I'm not on nobody's side. I'm not on on the black man's side nor the white man's side. I'm on God's side, the one who create me and cause me to come from black and white. ."BOB MARLEY"
