Nightfall is where the energy is on Friday nights in Chattanooga, and this Friday features free reggae music by national band Link & Chain, preceded by local band Ogya at Miller Plaza.
Headliner Link & Chain is a roots reggae band originally formed in Jamaica in 1986. Now based in Denver, Colorado, the group consists of three brothers as founding members, now includes O’Neil Griffiths. who joined them in 2015. Known for their spiritual themes and rich vocal harmonies, their name reflects the struggle of their ancestors significance to the struggle of our ancestors.
The track “Ready” was released in 2021 and received a lot of international press and airplay. Over the course of time, their musical success has placed them alongside the All-Stars of Jamaican reggae groups and worldwide recognition. Inspired by their Rastafarian faith, they write their own unique spiritual, danceable music designed to uplift, educate and entertain.
Starting the musical entertainment at 7pm is Oyga, a Chattanooga-based world music band founded by Ghanaian native, Kofi Mawuko. Pronounced “Oh-jah,” the word means “fire” in the Ewe language of Ghana. The band mixes traditional West African rhythms with reggae, Afrobeat, blues, jazz, and rock.Their live shows feature vibrant dancing, master drumming, and dynamic horns. The group tours across the Southeastern United States as well as performing at local festivals and offering educational school programs…