Midnite
Midnite was an American reggae band formed in 1989 on St. Croix in the United
States Virgin Islands by brothers Ron Benjamin and Vaughn Benjamin, whose father
was a professional calypso, reggae and soul singer. Raised in St. Croix, the
brothers grew up in a musical household and played in the local church orchestra
during childhood and adolescence. Vaughn Benjamin wrote poetry and lyrics while
Ron Benjamin honed his skills on bass, keyboards and production before
convincing his brother to form a group that would carry the island's roots
tradition into a contemporary context. Thei...
