Native Stoneage: ‘Politic Man’ Playlist Turns 20 Years Old

BY ALEX DADAMU

ONE of the country’s very own famous reggae band Native Stoneage will be turning 20 years old this year, 2020.

To many, the Native Stoneage band is a household name who made their mark in the international music scene in the early 90s with a mixture of reggae and roots reggae island blend.

The band’s lyrics which focus on politics, poverty, and religion, have touched many both near and far with famous hit songs such as, ‘Politic Man’, ‘Gone with a wind’, ‘deeper in a love’ and ‘pretty flower’.

The Malaita-based band, originally from East Fataleka played contemporary style music however, their use of few traditional musical sounds from the string band style of music gives an authentic sound to the Bob Marley impressionists.

The Band’s Managing Director, Mr. Allen Siau speaking to Sunday Isles said they are planning to organize a show to mark the band’s 20th Anniversary but that is yet to be confirmed.

“My executive will make a final confirmation next week on the proposed show.

“However, if all goes well, it will be happening next month which is December.

“Details of Venue and date will be made known to the public if all required arrangements are done and approved by authorities responsible,” Mr. Siau said.

Native Stoneage band in 2008 have established a ‘sister relationship’ with Vanuatu’s reggae big name, ‘Naio band’.

The relationship saw the two giant reggae bands played side by side in concerts both in Honiara and Vanuatu.