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English Cultural News in Brussels Belgium:
Nieuwsblad, Flemish News in Belgium:
Reggae Magazine in France
Archive Press:
NRG Theory's Artist of the Week
…Alo humbly expresses his love for life, music and Jah through uplifting and melodic sounds from his 2007 debut album, “Answer Your Calling”. Alo has single handedly sold hundreds of albums while touring in throughout Europe.
Through endless efforts Joshua spawned hit singles such as “Angel” and “Dreaming” which rode the top 10 charts in Hawaii for weeks. Internationally, Answer Your Calling went on to reach Number 2 in Brazil’s Radio Reggae Trade’s Top Reggae Albums of 2007 along with receiving the Roots Top Choice award by Roots Music. in Holland.
Joshua has entertained his fans with music that would make his idols fall in love with the art of reggae again and again.
U.S. Army Article on Joshua Alo
How Alo became a recorded musician, with fans literally throughout the world, is a story of perseverance and dedication. "Music is a part of growing up Hawaiian," he explained. "I'm proud of my service, past and present, to military communities, and that's a big part of what I sing about." Alo wants to be heard globally, not as a high-priced performer, but as a performer whose message people need to hear. For the moment, that means continuing to work hard at his day job as Brussels postmaster, and continue, off-duty, to make a name for himself in local music circles.
Maui Time Cover Story
Joshua Alo has had a guitar strapped to his back for a very long time. It all began with disobedient boy and a forbidden guitar, tucked quietly in a closet in his father's Aiea home in central Oahu. Alo couldn't resist the urge to pluck the strings when his father was away from the house. But his defiant behavior was rewarded one day when he was caught, red-handed, strumming one of his father's favorite songs. Recognizing his son's talent and ambition, and perhaps the futility of trying to keep the guitar out of his hands, Alo's father relented and gave him the six string...
Joshua Alo has had a guitar strapped to his back for a very long time. It all began with disobedient boy and a forbidden guitar, tucked quietly in a closet in his father's Aiea home in central Oahu. Alo couldn't resist the urge to pluck the strings when his father was away from the house. But his defiant behavior was rewarded one day when he was caught, red-handed, strumming one of his father's favorite songs. Recognizing his son's talent and ambition, and perhaps the futility of trying to keep the guitar out of his hands, Alo's father relented and gave him the six string...
Honolulu Star Bulletin
"Singer-songwriter Joshua Alo makes an impressive debut and speaks eloquently of his faith with this album of religious reggae. The title song addresses the importance of having "the courage to answer your calling ... and follow your dreams." It's a thought well worth considering in hectic times like these, and the larger messages Alo is sharing are appropriate for all times and seasons"...
"Singer-songwriter Joshua Alo makes an impressive debut and speaks eloquently of his faith with this album of religious reggae. The title song addresses the importance of having "the courage to answer your calling ... and follow your dreams." It's a thought well worth considering in hectic times like these, and the larger messages Alo is sharing are appropriate for all times and seasons"...