Rhythm Culture

Reggae is heartfelt music, spiritual, music of the world. It is music that has a pulse, a rhythm; it is alive with breath. Reggae music creates a place where the body and mind can meet. It is music of consciousness for everyone to share, everyone to recognize. Reggae music feels no boundaries.

Rhythm Culture music appeals to people of all ages and backgrounds because it passes a beautiful, positive, upbeat message. We invite the listener to free their mind and get swept up in a rhythmic experience that we hope will feed their soul. Our music is designed to move the mind as well as the body, a soul freeing, cultural experience. It is written for everyone.

Byron Mercurius Bio
Drummer, Vocals, Songwriter, & Musical Director: Born in Guyana, South America, Byron Mercurius has been playing music for over 30 years. He began by playing the trumpet, guitar, piano and finally progressed to his current instrument, the trap drum set. He has played and toured with numerous musical groups like Sam & Dave, Cool & The Gang, Rising Lion and has toured the US & Canada on many occasions with Reggae, Rock, R & B, and Blues bands. As a studio musician he has laid tracks for Salt & Pepper, Billy Ocean, Keith Diamond, Joylon Skinner, among others. He has extensive experience working with young people teaching them music as a private instructor as well as a conductor of larger youth bands. Byron currently leads his own Portland Reggae band, Rhythm Culture, and a jazz ensemble, Byron Mercurius & Friends. Byron writes Rhythm Culture’s original songs.