Kevin Coloso

Kevin Coloso and his band, Collection of Lone Souljahs, are bringing the positive vibrations everywhere they go. In this episode, we sit down with the talented roots & reggae singer-songwriter to discuss his inspiring and transformative journey in music. The native of Maui, Hawaii, found himself in the Portland, OR area after college, which is where the music that lived within his soul began to emerge onto the strings of his beloved ukulele, and led to the Collection of his fellow Lone Souljahs into the band that is now rocking shows and elevating spirits everywhere along the west-coast roots reggae circuit - and beyond! Kevin talks with us about the sacred music and traditions of his people, how all of that finds its way into his songwriting and performing, and shares his influences with us - everything from 50s and 60s doo-wop to Fiji and Bob Marley to Linkin Park! What comes first for Kevin is the music: Is it real and does it move you? This is how he believes music transcends all barriers between us and unites us together - even across languages!