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Rocky Dawuni

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Bio

Rocky Dawuni is a two-time GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter, producer and activist. He is known for his unique "Afro Roots" sound, which straddles the boundaries between Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. He is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa, a UN Foundation Ambassador for the Clean Cooking Alliance and a Global Ambassador for the World Day of African and Afrodescendant Culture, using his music and platform to raise awareness on important global issues.

Discography

Albums⁶

Voice of Bunbon, Vol. 12020 • albumTracks: 8

Beats of Zion2019 • albumTracks: 13

Branches of The Same Tree2015 • albumTracks: 11

Hymns for the Rebel Soul2010 • albumTracks: 12

Book of Changes2005 • albumTracks: 11

Ceusade1998 • AlbumTracks: 11

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