Exco Levi

Wayne Ford Levy, known by his stage name Exco Levi, is a Brampton-based, Jamaican-Canadian reggae musician. Levi has won five Juno Awards. Exco has also put out dozens of thought-provoking singles, such as “Bleaching Shop” which addresses the controversy of people of colour bleaching their skin to become lighter in complexion and “Mr. Hammer” which speaks to violence plaguing communities, and the irreversible effects of those acts. “Storms of Life” is an internationally acclaimed anthem that encourages all listeners to not give up even though the storms of life sometimes blow around them. “Oh Canada” has been played across Canada and is particularly celebrated by Canadian immigrants as a reflection of their spirit and journey. ‘Wha Gwaan” is an infectious dancehall number that has achieved worldwide radio airplay, and was recently placed in the CBC Television series “What’s The Burp?” This was the third song of Exco’s that has been licensed in film and television.

Exco Levi tours annually around the world with his band High Priest and as a solo performer, and has established an international reputation for his electrifying live performances. His festival performances in Canada have included The Montreal Reggae Festival, Jambana, the Vancouver Island Music Festival, and the Harrison Festival of the Arts. In the United States Exco has played Reggae on the River and the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in California, Point Reggae in Maine, and SOBs in New York City. International touring highlights include the world-famous Rototom Reggae Festival in Spain and the CHI Showcase in Dubai, as well as major festivals in the UK, Germany, Denmark and Finland.