Richmond Counterculture / Shockoe Sessions
Richmond Counterculture/Shockoe Sessions Episode 14
This week we’re celebrating with two MIGHTY Richmond legends! Desiree Roots & The Brotherhood, and Mighty Joshua!
Desiree Roots & The Brotherhood
Desirée Roots has been showcasing her triple threat talent for more than 35yrs in her hometown of Richmond, VA as well as regionally. She has traveled extensively throughout the East Coast performing with a plethora of singing groups. She performs regularly in theatrical productions, concerts, festivals, workshops and studios, as well as operatic, R&B, gospel and jazz genres. Her versatility within different genres of music keeps her busy, however her favorites are classical, gospel and Jazz!! Desirée grew up in a musical family and continues to carry the torch. Her long awaited CD entitled “Don’t Ever Stop Dreaming” has gained airplay and accolades from the USA to Europe and Brazil. Rounding out this ensemble is Desiree’s “A Team” dubbed the Brotherhood … Weldon Hill on piano, Billy Williams on drums, Mike Hawkins on bass and James “Saxsmo” Gates on saxophone.
Desiree Roots & The Brotherhood on Shockoe Sessions Live!
Mighty Joshua
Independent Reggae Artist Mighty Joshua engages audiences by opening minds and activating bodies through song. Conscious lyrics flow freely to create distinctive refrains that pulse with pride against rhythms rooted in percussion. His soulful exploration in the evolution of sound creates an expression of reggae for the modern day.
His musical roots in African percussion led to experimenting with sound and rhythm. Soon after exposure to Djembe and Djun Djun drums they became a part of his playing repertoire which also includes the Didgeridoo. Mighty Joshua played percussion and supplied backing vocals for Corey Harris albums Father Sun, Mother Earth and Fulton Hill Blues and has opened for several internationally acclaimed reggae acts including Steel Pulse, Culture w/ Kenyatta Hill, the Meditations, the Itals, and Ziggy Marley.
Mighty Joshua on Shockoe Sessions Live!
Show archive
Playlist
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Desiree Roots & The Brotherhood, “Hello (Haven't I Seen You Before)”
Shockoe Records - 2025
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Desiree Roots & The Brotherhood, “With You I'm Born Again”
Shockoe Records - 2025
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Desiree Roots & The Brotherhood, “Round Midnight”
Shockoe Records - 2025
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Desiree Roots & The Brotherhood, “Evil Gal Blues”
Shockoe Records - 2025
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Desiree Roots & The Brotherhood, “Killing Me Softly”
Shockoe Records - 2025
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Desiree Roots & The Brotherhood, “Don't Ever Stop Dreaming”
Shockoe Records - 2025
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Mighty Joshua, “Iron Sharpen Iron (feat. J. Plunky Branch)”
Shockoe Records - 2024