Mike Love is a Hawaiian singer and multi-instrumentalist who turns reggae into music for healing the soul. He grew up on the island of O’ahu in a family full of musicians, in which both his father and grandfather were composers, and he has used music as a form of conversation and connection for as long as he can remember. His solo performances have earned acclaim around the world. With loops, a whole range of instruments and an amazing vocal range, he creates a one-man-band experience like no other.
Although reggae is his home port, he glides effortlessly into the waters of rock, soul, blues, flamenco, jazz and classical music. He describes his work as “revolutionary consciousness music”, and it all has one common denominator: to inspire people toward positive change. For Mike, music is a sacred force for healing, learning and growth.
The world got to know him through the hit Permanent Holiday from his 2012 debut album, which has tens of millions of views on YouTube. His album Jah Will Never Leave I Alone (2014) reached No. 3 on the Billboard reggae chart. He releases all of his albums independently on his own label, Love Not War Records. He plays more than 250 shows a year, from Hawaiian clubs to major festivals such as Byron Bay Blues and Roots, California Roots, Boomtown Fair and Sziget, and has shared stages with Xavier Rudd, Michael Franti, Rebelution and Steel Pulse.
He is currently completing his album trilogy with Leaders (2024), Teachers (October 2025) and the upcoming Healers. By his own account, it is the most intense and personal work he has ever created. Live, he offers far more than just a concert. He delivers an intense experience that awakens something in you.
Mike Love will make his Slovak premiere at the 20th anniversary Uprising. Aloha Mike!
