Jamaram, a German band from Munich, was formed in 2000 by singer Tom Lugo,
drummer Max Alberti, and guitarist Sam Hopf. The group gained initial
recognition at the international youth festival Emergenza in 2002, where they
secured two first-place finishes in the preliminary rounds and a second place in
the final. This led to over 100 concerts, including performances at festivals
like the Chiemsee Reggae Summer in 2005. Their debut album, Kalahassi, was
released in 2004 under Soulfire Artists/Rough Trade, followed by their first
European tour. Subsequent albums include Ookuchaka! ...