Jafia Namuel were formed in Pila in 1994 and their debut album "Roots & Culture" album released in 1996. The band was described as “the most Jamaican band in Poland”. They became popular thanks to “Positive Thinking” song, used for a national promo compaign of The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity action. Jafia Namuel success at that time was possible also due to more than 100 shows a year performed not only in Poland, but also in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and France.

However, in 2000 Jafia Namuel suspended their activities and Dawid left for London. They got back together in 2006 for Ostróda Reggae Festival.

After 10 years since the recording session, in 2009 "In Time" album was finally released. Half-accoustic sound of the album was described as retro or smooth reggae. The crew for the session was joined by a great Polish saxophonist Mateusz Pospieszalski. 2012 saw them releasing „One Love Train” – live album recorded for the Polish National Radio Channel 3, a beautiful tribute to Bob Marley.

In the meantime Dawid Portasz was also a half of Rastasize project, who went to Jamaica’s Tuff Gong and recorded “Day by Day” album in 2008 as the first Polish artists ever there. Dawid also released „I” album with Warsaw’s reggae/ethno outfit Sedativa. 

Now Jafia Namuel is putting finishing touches to their brand new studio album. 

At their special 20th anniversary show in Ostróda you will hear old and new songs with guest musicians and extended versions.  Original roots music and mystic atmosphere at their shows decide that Jafia Namuel is a band one of their kind.

Links:

http://www.jafianamuel.pl/

https://www.facebook.com/jafianamuel

Video:

New album recording session, 2013/14

http://youtu.be/dM-d_h3DGMI

„Work” Boba Marley’s cover (live Trójka) 

http://youtu.be/Q75CVkqEBLA

“Fire” live ORF 2011

http://youtu.be/jRYNZZUHUWI