Meta and the Cornerstones

www.metaandthecornerstones.com



When you first meet Meta, of Meta and the Cornerstones, he emulates pure musical talent and a humble spirit in his 6.3ft slim frame. Then, when you meet the band members of the Cornerstones you realize that you are in the presence of a group that is about to change the dynamic of Reggae music forever.

Born in Senegal, West Africa, Meta Dia grew a deep love and true appreciation for all types of music. As a child, while listening to his mother play Gregory Isaacs and Bob Marley on the radio his appreciation for Reggae music was founded and the desire to be a musician. In Dakar, Senegal, Meta is known as a pioneer for the voice and culture of Hip Hop. He began performing on the streets and stages of Dakar at the age of 14. In the year 2000, Meta formed his first group, YALLA SUUREN (God Bless) and gained celebrity recognition by the media. YALLA SUUREN was nominated as the BEST HIP HOP/REGGAE group by the French Cultural Center in 2000.

Moving to the USA in 2002, he began to collaborate with artists such as Sean Blackman, hip hop pioneer Toni Blackman and many others. He formed the band Meta and the Cornerstones with some of the best musicians in New York City: Adrian Djoman(bass); Shahar Mintz (solo guitar); Andre Daniel (Keyboards) and Ian Joseph (Drums), Daniel Serrato (Guitar) who brought their musical influences of the Caribbean, Africa, America and Middle East into the mix.

Meta's powerful writing skills, his phenomenal singing voice takes you back to the roots of Reggae music as he infuses his songs with hip hop, rock, soul and African influences performing in English, French, Wolof and Fulani. Meta and the Cornerstones have gained great respect and recognition in the USA and internationally. In 2006 he made a roaring statement when he performed alongside Steel Pulse & Luciano at the 2006 Annual Reggae Salute. In 2007 he was personally invited by International Superstar and Senegalese born artist Youssou N'Dour, to perform at his Annual 'African Ball' concert at the Nokia Theater, NYC.

The afro-fusion reggae of The Cornerstones and Meta's soulful, soaring voice creates a soul-pounding spiritual experience for the audience. Meta is creating something bigger than music, transcending oceans, borders, and languages. The power of what he is contributing is unifying and humbling. Meta and The Cornerstones have something big to offer whoever is listening.

Independently-produced, full-length studio album, Forward Music, is expected to be released May 29th, 2008. The album consists of 13 tracks that are electrifying and soulful.

Venues Played



1. LAVA GINA (New York)


2. LEOPARD LOUNGE (New York)


3. ZEBULON (New York)


4. MARCUS GARVEY PARK (New York)


5. THE 5 SPOT (New York)


6. 2006 HILLSTOCK 2006 (New York)


7. SOUTHPAW (New York)


8. SPOKEN WORD CAFÉ (New York)


9. HAMERSTINE BALLROOM/ with Luciano, Steel Pulse and Culture (New York)


10. FONTANAS (New York)


11. WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER (New York)


12. BARAZA (New York)


13. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (New York)


14. DON HILL'S (New York)


15. NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS (New York)


16. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT (New York)


17. GIBSON STUDIOS (New York)


18. CRASH MANSION (New York)


19. MICHAEL'S ON THE BOARDWALK (New York)


20. CARIBBEAN CULTURAL CENTER (New York)


21. NOKIA THEATHER/ Youssou N'Dour's Great African Ball (New York)


22. TRIBECA GRAND (New York)


23. LION'S DEN (New York)


24. REGGAE CARIFEST 2008 (New York)


25. FOX GOOD MORNING AUSTIN (Texas)


26. SAM'S BURGER JOINT (Texas)


27. RUTA MAYA HQ (Texas)


28. EXECUTIVE SURF CLUB (Texas)

29. CHELSEA'S CAFÉ (Louisiana)

30. THE REPUBLIC

31. THE CONTINENTAL CLUB (Texas)

32. TRINITY COLLEGE (Connecticut)

33. YALE UNIVERSITY (Connecticut)

34. THE KNITTING FACTORY (New York)


35. SPIKE HILL (New York)


36. VILLAGE UNDERGROUND (New York)


37. S.O.B.'S (New York)



Clive Chin a Jamaican record producer whose work includes seminal recordings by The Wailers, Dennis Brown, Lee Perry and Black Uhuru, among others. Had this to say about Meta and the Cornerstones.

"Meta and the Cornerstones have taken us back to the foundation of Reggae music. It's a band that sounds tight and wicked with infectious lyrics"



Please take time to visit the website www.metaandthecornerstones.com. If you need more material kindly contact us as soon as possible and we will respond immediately. Thank you in advance for the opportunity to share our music and talent.

For more information please contact: Kalab Berhane

Kalab.berhane@gmail.com

757-339-5252

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