| 词条 | Rocky Dawuni | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| name = Rocky Dawuni | image = Rocky Dawuni.jpg | image_size = | landscape = | alt = | caption = | background = solo_singer | birth_name = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | alias = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|01|22}} | birth_place = Ghana | origin = | death_date = | death_place = | genre = | occupation = Musician and Activist | instrument = | years_active = | label = | associated_acts = | website = {{url|www.rockydawuni.com}} }}Rocky Dawuni is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and record producer who performs his signature 'Afro Roots' sound which is a mixture of Reggae, Afrobeat, Highlife and soul music. He currently lives between Ghana and Los Angeles.[1] Dawuni got acquainted with Reggae in Ghana when he heard a military band performing one of Bob Marley's compositions in Michel Camp; [2] a military barracks where he grew up in Ghana.[1] Dawuni started the annual "Independence Splash" festival, which was held in Ghana on Ghanaian Independence Day, March 6.[1] Dawuni had recorded seven full length albums by 2019.[1] His sixth studio album titled Branches of The Same Tree [3] released 31 March 2015 was nominated [4] for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in December 2015 for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, the first nominee from his home country of Ghana. Beats of Zion, the 2019 single of Rocky which was released January 25th [5] is a precursor to his 7th studio album[6] which also bears the same title[7]. Activism and goodwillThe musician and activist who is known to straddle the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. to create sounds that unite generations and cultures works to foster global peace. Dawuni has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Jason Mraz, Janelle Monáe and John Legend, among many others. Named one of Africa’s Top 10 global stars by CNN[8]. Dawuni’s stature as a cultural diplomat and successful melding of music and activism have led him to become a spokesperson for various global causes. He is a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Africa for UN Environment[9] and is a Global Ambassador for the UN Foundation’s Clean Cooking Alliance alongside actress Julia Roberts and Chef José Andrés[10] [11]. Discography
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References1. ^1 2 3 {{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/23/rocky.dawuni.ghana.reggae/|title='Ghana's Bob Marley' spreads message of brotherhood|date=23 August 2011|publisher=CNN|accessdate=9 March 2015}} {{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Dawuni, Rocky}}2. ^{{cite web|title=Rocky grew up in Michel Camp, Ghana|url=http://www.katc.com/clip/12388196/festival-international-friday-at-1000|publisher=katc.com|accessdate=26 April 2016}} 3. ^{{cite web|title=Branches of the Same Tree album|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/branches-of-the-same-tree/id963525098|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=10 December 2015}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.theafricandream.net/rocky-dawuni-in-historic%E2%80%8B-nomination-for-58th%E2%80%8B-grammy/|title=Rocky nominated for a Grammy|publisher=theafricandream.net|accessdate=26 April 2016}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=2019 single release|url=https://www.theafricandream.net/rocky-dawuni-2019-single-beats-of-zion/|publisher=TheAfricanDream.net|accessdate=26 January 2019}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=2019 album|url=https://www.theafricandream.net/rocky-dawuni-beats-of-zion-album-ft-stonebwoy-sarkodie-alika-wiyaala/|publisher=TheAfricanDream.net|accessdate=3 March 2019}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=Beats of Zion|url=https://www.popmatters.com/rocky-dawuni-beats-of-zion-2626635597.html|publisher=PopMatters|accessdate=26 January 2019}} 8. ^{{cite web|title=Rocky featured on CNN|url=https://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/23/rocky.dawuni.ghana.reggae/index.html|publisher=cnn.com|accessdate=26 January 2019}} 9. ^{{cite web|title=UN Goodwill Ambassador|url=https://www.unenvironment.org/people/rocky-dawuni|publisher=unenvironment.org|accessdate=26 January 2019}} 10. ^{{cite web|title=Rocky works with Clean Cook Alliance|url=https://cleancookingalliance.org/about/champions/62.html|publisher=cleancookingalliance.org|accessdate=26 January 2019}} 11. ^{{cite web|title=Rocky Clean Cook Alliance|url=https://www.theafricandream.net/rocky-dawuni-joins-hillary-clinton-and/?preview=true|publisher=theafricandream.net|accessdate=26 January 2019}} 12. ^{{cite web|title=Book of Changes|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/book-of-changes/id110745860|publisher=iTunes|accessdate=26 April 2016}} 13. ^{{cite web|title=Branches of The Same Tree at 58th Grammys|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=29|publisher=Grammy|accessdate=26 April 2016}} 14. ^{{cite web|title=7th album|url=https://www.theafricandream.net/rocky-dawuni-beats-of-zion-album-ft-stonebwoy-sarkodie-alika-wiyaala/|publisher=TheAfricanDream.net|accessdate=3 March 2019}} 15. ^{{cite web|title=Walk The Talk video|url=https://sonichits.com/video/Rocky_Dawuni/Walk_The_Talk|website=sonichits.com|accessdate=6 February 2019}} 16. ^{{cite web|title=African Reggae Fever video|url=https://rastafari.tv/video/rocky-dawuni-african-reggae-fever/|website=rastafari.tv|accessdate=6 February 2019}} 17. ^{{cite web|title=Sownload The Revolution video|url=https://biafranunity.tv/music/download-the-revolution/|website=biafranunity.tv|accessdate=6 February 2019}} 18. ^{{cite web|title=Music Video Rocky Dawuni - Nairobi|url=http://pulse.com.gh/music-videos/music-video-rocky-dawuni-nairobi-id4095411.html|website=Pulse.com.gh|publisher=David Mawuli|accessdate=16 February 2016}} 19. ^{{cite web|title=African Thriller video|url=https://www.theafricandream.net/new-rocky-dawuni-album-out-march-31-2015/|website=TheAfricanDream.net|accessdate=26 January 2019}} 20. ^{{cite web|title=Shine a Light video|url=https://www.axs.com/rocky-dawuni-premieres-joyful-video-for-shine-a-light-113520|website=www.axs.com|accessdate=6 February 2019}} 21. ^{{cite web|title=Beats of Zion video|url=https://www.theafricandream.net/rocky-dawuni-2019-single-beats-of-zion/|website=TheAfricanDream.net|accessdate=26 January 2019}} 22. ^{{cite web|title=Fist Fight soundtrack|url=https://www.soundtrackmania.net/fist-fight-soundtrack.html/|website=soundtrackmania.net|accessdate=6 February 2019}} 5 : Ghanaian musicians|Reggae musicians|Ghanaian Rastafarians|Living people|1969 births |
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