International Live Band
Africa • Caribbean • One Rhythm
SunJamma is an international live band based in Ghana, bringing together professional musicians from Ghana and Jamaica whose combined careers span more than 120 years of live performance experience across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, the United States, and international cruise ships.
The band delivers a powerful and versatile live show that blends the musical energy of Africa with the groove and soul of the Caribbean. Their performances combine Afrobeat, Highlife, Reggae, Soul, Funk, Jazz, R&B, Latin, Pop, and international dance music into a seamless and high-energy experience designed for global audiences.
SunJamma is built on a foundation of professionalism, musical depth, and real-world international performance experience. The members have performed in clubs, luxury hotels, festivals, concert venues, cultural events, and cruise ship entertainment circuits across multiple continents. This background gives the band a strong ability to adapt to different audiences, venues, and cultural expectations while maintaining a consistent high standard of live performance.
Collectively, the band members have performed in Ghana, Jamaica, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, the United States, and aboard international cruise ships, and have shared stages or worked with respected artists including Monty Alexander, Ziggy Marley, Shabba Ranks, Toots and the Maytals, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Dela Botri, Kwabena Kwabena, A.B. Crentsil, and Jewel Ackah.
SunJamma is known for its ability to read an audience and deliver the right atmosphere at every stage of an event. Whether performing elegant background music, vibrant live entertainment, or full dance-floor energy shows, the band maintains a consistent focus on quality musicianship, strong vocals, and engaging live interaction.
With a large and flexible repertoire covering hundreds of songs, SunJamma can tailor each performance to suit clubs, hotels, resorts, festivals, corporate events, and private functions. Their shows are carefully designed to keep audiences engaged, moving, and entertained from start to finish.
What defines SunJamma is its unique cultural identity. The combination of African and Caribbean musicians working as one unit creates a sound that is both authentic and globally accessible. Rich African rhythms meet reggae groove, jazz harmony, soulful vocals, and international pop influences to create a live experience that feels familiar, fresh, and uplifting.
SunJamma is a professional touring-ready band offering reliability, flexibility, and consistency for long-term engagements and international bookings. The band is currently available for club residencies, hotel contracts, festivals, cruise ship entertainment, corporate events, and international tours.
High-Resolution Press Photos
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Sample Showcase
A curated highlight of core original and cover fusions showing the group's range.
| Song Title | Type / Artist | Genre Style | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| "One Love / People Get Ready" | Bob Marley Fusion | Classic Reggae | Rich vocal harmonies led by Shantel, with syncopated offbeats and steady riddim. |
| "Africa Center" | Original Song | Afrobeat / Highlife | Drivingly syncopated drum grooves, interlocking basslines, and call-and-response vocals. |
| "Master Blaster (Jammin')" | Stevie Wonder Cover | Reggae-Soul | High-tempo reggae groove featuring dynamic keyboard solos by Emmanuel. |
| "Roots Calling" | Original Song | Afro-Fusion | An evocative showcase of traditional Ghanaian drumming patterns mixed with electric guitar. |
| "Burnin' & Lootin'" | Bob Marley Cover | Roots Reggae | A deep, atmospheric arrangement highlighting Jomo's dub-style bass and Shantel's soulful delivery. |
| "Afro Beat Medley" | Fela Kuti tribute | Afrobeat | A continuous 15-minute groove medley designed to electrify live festival stages. |
Technical Rider & Stage Plan
This rider forms part of the booking agreement. Please contact Lee Holness (+233539945557) for technical inquiries.
Stage Requirements
- Stage Footprint: Minimum 5m (width) x 4m (depth). Level, stable, and completely dry.
- Power Supply: 4x independent 220V AC outlet lines on stage (Drums, Keyboards stage left, Guitar/Bass stage right).
- Lighting: Clean wash lighting with front spotlights for Lead Vocals. Standard concert moving heads preferred.
- PA System: High-quality active PA system (e.g., L-Acoustics, d&b, QSC) capable of delivering clean, undistorted sound across the entire venue (98dB continuous).
Monitoring & FOH
- FOH Engineer: Venue is to provide a competent Front of House sound engineer who is fully familiar with the venue's PA system.
- Wedge Monitors: Minimum 4x independent wedge monitor feeds (5x wedges total - 2 on Lead Vocals).
- Talkback: A talkback mic from FOH to stage monitor desk/wedges is highly appreciated.
Channel Input List
| CH | Source | Microphone / DI | Stand | Notes / Preferences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kick Drum | Shure Beta 52 / AKG D112 | Short Boom | David Odoom - Center Back |
| 2 | Snare Drum | Shure SM57 | Short Boom / Clip | Snare Top |
| 3 | Rack Tom 1 | Sennheiser e604 / Shure Beta 98 | Clip-on | David Odoom |
| 4 | Floor Tom | Sennheiser e604 | Clip-on / Short | David Odoom |
| 5 | Hi-Hat | Shure SM81 / Rode NT5 | Short Boom | David Odoom |
| 6 | Overhead Left | AKG C414 / Rode NT5 | Tall Boom | David Odoom |
| 7 | Overhead Right | AKG C414 / Rode NT5 | Tall Boom | David Odoom |
| 8 | Bass Guitar | Active DI Box (XLR out) | — | Jomo Silete-Gbeho - Center |
| 9 | Electric Guitar | Shure SM57 / Sennheiser e906 | Short Boom | Lee Holness - Stage Right Amp mic |
| 10 | Keyboard 1 L (Keys) | Active DI Box (L) | — | Emmanuel Fiati - Stage Left |
| 11 | Keyboard 1 R (Keys) | Active DI Box (R) | — | Emmanuel Fiati - Stage Left (Stereo pair) |
| 12 | Keyboard 2 L (Vocals/Keys) | Active DI Box (L) | — | Shantel Bradford - Center Stage |
| 13 | Keyboard 2 R (Vocals/Keys) | Active DI Box (R) | — | Shantel Bradford - Center Stage (Stereo pair) |
| 14 | Lead Vocals | Shure Beta 58A / Sennheiser e935 | Tall Boom | Shantel Bradford - Center Front (Main Vocal) |
| 15 | Guitar Vocals | Shure SM58 | Tall Boom | Lee Holness - Stage Right (Backing/Lead) |
| 16 | Bass Vocals | Shure SM58 | Tall Boom | Jomo Silete-Gbeho - Center (Backing) |
| 17 | Drums Vocals | Shure SM58 / Headset Mic | Tall Boom | David Odoom - Center Back (Backing) |
Monitor Mix Assignments
| Mix / Aux | Target Musician | Monitor Type | Mix Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix 1 | Shantel Bradford (Lead Vocals) | 2x Wedges (Front Center) | High Lead Vocals, high Keyboard 2, light Guitar, light Keyboards 1, light Kick. |
| Mix 2 | Lee Holness (Guitar/Vocals) | 1x Wedge (Stage Right) | High Guitar, Lead Vocals, high Guitar Vocals, light Keyboards, Snare/Kick. |
| Mix 3 | Jomo Silete-Gbeho (Bass/Vocals) | 1x Wedge (Stage Center) | Bass, Kick/Snare, Lead Vocals, light Guitar, Bass Vocals. |
| Mix 4 | Emmanuel Fiati (Keyboards) | 1x Wedge (Stage Left) | High Keyboard 1, Lead Vocals, Keyboard 2, light Bass & Drums. |
| Mix 5 | David Odoom (Drums/Vocals) | 1x Wedge or IEM | Kick, Snare, Bass, Lead Vocals, Keyboard 2, Drum Vocals. |
Music Samples
Studio and live snippets from SunJamma's original compositions and signature covers — for promoters, booking agents, and festival directors.
Somethings Are Made in Heaven
Snippet I — Intro & Verse
An uplifting Afro-Reggae groove with spiritual overtones. Shantel's soaring vocals ride a sun-kissed island rhythm, underscored by Lee's melodic guitar phrasing.
Somethings Are Made in Heaven
Snippet II — Chorus & Bridge
The anthemic chorus builds into a powerful bridge — a showcase of the band's four-part vocal harmonies and Emmanuel's gospel-tinged keyboard runs.
Someday
Snippet I — Opening & First Verse
A soulful, contemplative ballad anchored by Jomo's warm bass melody and David's brushed percussion — showcasing the band's dynamic range and emotional depth.
Someday
Snippet II — Chorus & Outro
The swelling chorus of "Someday" reveals the full band in flight — a roots-reggae feel with West African rhythmic accents and a memorable hook that lingers.
No Woman, No Cry
Bob Marley & The Wailers — SunJamma Arrangement
SunJamma's signature live arrangement of the Marley classic — faithful to the roots feel yet lifted by Shantel's emotive lead vocal and Lee's Ghanaian guitar inflections.
Higher Ground
Stevie Wonder — SunJamma Afro-Funk Arrangement
A high-energy Afro-Funk reimagining of Stevie Wonder's classic, driven by Emmanuel's syncopated keyboard stabs and the full band's infectious collective groove.
📁 To receive full tracks, stems, or a full-length demo recording, please contact leeholness@hotmail.com.
Secure SunJamma For Your Stage
For global festival bookings, corporate performances, and venue concerts, contact band leader Lee Holness directly. We provide a fully professional, high-energy live performance customized for your audience.