Bethel started in Wroclaw in 2006 initiated by the singer Grzegorz “Wlazi” Wlaźlak. First they were only 3 people and performed under the name Sacrum. Another rehealsals and shows caused changes in the lineup, reaching up to 11 people. Their music was also changing over the time - still around reggae but with a chance to jump to energetic ska and chill out to some dub. At the end of 2010 they released their debut album „Muzyka Serc”, that made them one of the most gigging Polish reggae outfits nowadays. 2012 for Bethel meant important shows as a part of WOSP, a performance for the Polish National Radio Czworka, at Regalowisko or supporting Gentleman and Stephen Marley.
"Dobrze, że jesteś" (Good that You are”) is a title of their second studio album released in the beginning of 2014. It presents again a mixture of styles from pulsating roots reggae through energetic ska to ragga. As featured guest you can hear the musicians of Enej – Polish/Ukrainian sensation powerful voices of Luxtorpeda, major Polish rock act.
Both music and lyrics focus not just on good fun but highlight an importance of another man.
Links:
video:
Bethel - Love Song (clip)
"Zabrali Mi Skrzydła" live WrocLove 2012
Bethel live Przystanek Woodstock 2012
7-te urodziny Bethel 2014
6-te urodziny Bethel 2013