JFC is a

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, calypso, and

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band based in Arlington,

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area. Starting as an active band in

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, their music is produced independently.

Biography

JFC is a multi-cultural roots reggae/soca/calypso band with members from

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, and the USA. Fronted by Trinidad’s Stephen Samuel (Prime Minister’s Cultural Entourage), JFC plays Caribbean dance rhythms, writing songs with positive messages. Stephen Samuel began his musical career in his homeland of Trinidad circa 1960, playing soca & calypso. He was a mainstay in the showcase

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s at

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in the 1970s - 1980s. Throughout the 1980s-1990s, Samuel fronted reggae & caribbean bands for the

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. In 2005, after a hiatus from music, Samuel formed the band JFC, attracting local musician
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), and Glenn Arnett ( Peaches & Herb). 2008 saw the addition of African drum teacher David McDavitt( Chopteeth), and bassist Englishman (

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, Ras Michael's Sons of Negus, Shango Band). In 2010 guitarist Robin Armstrong (

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), and saxophonist Trevor Specht ( Chopteeth), joined JFC. In 2011 keyboardist Worrel "Kango" David (Passion Reggaem TR7, DKGB, Heat Wave) joined JFC.

Members

* Stephen Samuel (lead vocals) * Worrel "Kango" David(keyboard) * Robin Armstrong (guitar/vocals) * David McDavitt (drums/percussion/vocals) * Erald "Englishman" Briscoe (bass/vocals) * Trevor Specht (saxophone)

Discography

*
Barack Obama (song & video)
' (2008) * ''"Last Days" Dec 2008 tba'' * ''Tata (Sam'O solo)]'' (2004)

References

Official Website

Englishman & Shango Band

External links

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jfc Reggae Band Musical groups from Washington, D.C. American reggae musical groups

Biography

Members

Discography

See also

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