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The Human Rights

The Human Rights: Reggae Strong

Since they came together in 2007 around one of the Toronto reggae scene’s true lions, Friendlyness (Big Sugar, Culture Shock, Truth And Rights), The Human Rights have become one of the most beloved and respected Canadian independent reggae bands. In 2014, their longtime bredren Tréson joined the band to give them a uniquely powerful two-man vocal front line that delivers incredibly potent modern roots reggae, soul, R&B and dancehall vibes – backed by the propulsive rhythm section of Tyler Wagler (bass) and Eric Woolston (drums), Canadian reggae legend Dave Jackson on keys, “The James Taylor Experience” on guitar and the Declaration of Human Rights horn section. By the end of this year, the band will have played over 200 club and festival shows across Canada including over 50 shows this year alone, and earlier this year they toured the United States for the first time to a stunning response. The Human Rights released three full-length albums, with a fourth on the way in late 2024.

  • Exclaim!
    Daniel Sylvester, Exclaim! Magazine
    multi-cultural, affirmative and inclusive vibes ... propulsive beats ... exudes a gleaming, beaming sound.
  • Vibe105
    Carrie Mullings, Vibe105
    The Human Rights continue to create the best live reggae music and their performances are captivating from start to finish. Venues will be sold out in 2016 because they have done it again as they hit the hearts of fans with the release of this album…
  • The Hamilton Spectator
    Coral Andrews, The Hamilton Spectator
    Set to an infectious roots/reggae vibe, the album flows with hope and warmth...
  • The Music Gallery
    David Dacks Artistic Director, The Music Gallery
    Friendlyness and Tréson make for a dynamic vocal duo and The Human Rights band proves that Roots Reggae is ever strong in Toronto. Forward!
  • Radio Regent
    Paul Corby, Radio Regent
    The nationwide reggae roar of The Human Rights bands shatters all obstacles and fills the void with love and judiciously energized musical purpose.
  • Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Festival
    WitchPolice.com ~ Winnipeg Ska & Reggae Festival
    Once I saw them live, I was hooked!
  • Exclaim!
    Brent Hagerman, Exclaim! Magazine
    One Thing will surely lead to another: international acclaim … tuff and ready all round…
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