BIO BLACK LION ///
In 2017 the band Black Lion was formed around Strawl Original so that his musical creations can be delivered on stage. Black Lion transpires the vibes of reggae music in an organic matter. This band consist of four professional musicians that have earned their stripes in the Roots Rock Reggae genre. Every performance is a captivating experience.

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2018 is marking the year that Strawl & Black Lion made its entry in to the festival arena. The show on the Rastaplas Festival was the high point of the year and after winning the jury price at the Irie Vibes Roots Rally, we also got the opportunity to give shows in the international sphere. In 2019 Strawl gave a concert at Hollands biggest Reggae festival Rastaplas.

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BIO STRAWL ORIGINAL ///

Strawl Original (Curtis Arnaud) is a singer, songwriter and composer that is appreciated for his relentless energy on stage. This resulted in collaborations with artists varying from old school roots representatives as Sylford Walker and The Viceroys to more contemporary portrayers of reggae such as Kabaka Pyramid, Norris Man, Junior Kelly and with musicians in other genres.

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Curtis Arnaud aka Strawl Original is a native of the Island of Sint Eustatius also known as Statia. He started his life in the ghetto there. As a young man he felt the urge to take the mic and rock the stage. That episode finally resulted in compiling his first hit called ‘Don’t Give Up’ which reached the nr 3 position in Caribbean Top charts. During that episode of his life he was part of the Blackstar Liner Band playing the bass and singing the backup vocals. As such’s he performed in opening concerts for Black Uhuru, Maxi priest and Lucky Dube.

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In 1999 the decision was made to go to Europe. Here he started to make music with the band Out of Many that provided great contribution and input. From there he has been working with Roadblock agency, touring across Europe along Mark Wonder, Earl 16, U- Brown, Suns of Dub and the Mad Professor Sound System.

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After the success in the past years with the singles ‘Rasta Warrior’ and ‘Judgement’, Strawl released his second album named ‘A Luta Continua’ which was nominated by Reggaeville.com for best album of 2017. Strawl & Black Lion are diving into the studio this winter to record music!!!

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