Artikal band is a reggae backing band. Formed in 1995 in Montpellier, France, Artikal band has already gone a little way. The group has forged its experience through unexpected artistic encounters, keeping over the years a single objective: aim always higher! One thing remains to be emphasized, the hallmark of the Artikal Band: Efficiency, simplicity, respect and sharing! And time has not altered these essential values, in life as on stage.
In 2016, the band composed of five musicians celebrates its 20th anniversary: Back on a course as atypical as remarkable, in the heart of the world of Reggae music! Fan of reggae and Sound Systems, the Artikal Band made its debut in front of the small screen, observer.
At the time, young musicians were watching the VHS tapes of Reggae Sunsplash with backing bands such as Sagittarius Band, which accompanied hours, the artists one after the other. It's the beginning of a great adventure.
The band then began to work with local artists, Kousi, Netna, or Vybrate to name a few.
Then the meetings were chained, the productions too, so well with the national artists (Tiwony, Straika D, Esy Kennenga ....) with the Jamaicans (Sister Carol, Jah Mali, Ras Shiloh, The Heptones ... the list is long!), bearers of all the Reggae tradition. Jah Sound, Jamaican Sunrise, Rototom, Summerjam, International Tours and Festivals with Reggae Artists known and recognized for their talent, the group is making a name in Reggae world.
Since 2010, Artikal Band accompanies the rising star of French Reggae, YaniSs Odua. Tours, DVD Live, with more than 50 dates per year including key dates at Zeniths Paris, St-Etienne, Rouen, Lille or Pau, the band criss-crosses France and Europe, by sharing with naturalness and authenticity, his passion for music. And you Know what ? The best is yet to come!.