GROUNDATION formed in 1998 when Stafford started a roots reggae/jazz fusion group with fellow students at the Jazz Performance program at Sonoma State University. Stafford’s interest and knowledge of the reggae genre led to him developing and offering a course he taught at Sonoma State called “The History of Reggae Music.” Reggae legends like Joseph Hill of Culture and historical icons like Abba Melchezadek (Haile Selassie’s private secretary) amongst others came and shared their personal experiences with the classes.

GROUNDATION’s first 2 albums, Young Tree and Each One Teach One, established their unique roots sound while also commencing collaborations with foundational reggae artists. Each One Teach One features the vocalist Marcia Higgs and the Nyabinghi drumming master Ras Michael.

In 1999, while in Jamaica, Harrison met the legendary engineer Jim Fox, who did extensive production and recording for RAS Records, including their most iconic releases. This was the beginning of a longstanding relationship between GROUNDATION and Lion and Fox recording studios. Subsequently Fox re-mastered Young Tree and Each One Teach One and he recorded and mixed Hebron Gate (2002), the album that launched GROUNDATION into international acclaim. Fox has continued working with GROUNDATION on their subsequent releases helping to shape their sound on We Free Again (2004), Upon The Bridge (2006), Here I Am (2009), Building An Ark (2012) and A Miracle (2014). Together they built a catalog of genre-bending, deep, progressive roots reggae music.

GROUNDATION’s visual artwork has also had a consistent look and feel headed by Giovanni Maki, Stafford's childhood friend. Giovanni has created the album graphics and visual designs for GROUNDATION from the group’s inception.

GROUNDATION has performed in over 35 countries on 5 continents. They have had a number of personnel changes over the years, but with Harrison Stafford at the helm, GROUNDATION continues to bring reggae into new worlds. Their last studio album, The Next Generation (2018) opens with a full jazz big band (featuring 12 horn players). This album won Reggae.fr's “Best Roots Reggae Album of 2018,” This award was voted on by over 16,000 media members, musicians, producers and fans.

GROUNDATION currently has extensive tour dates and festival engagements set up for the coming year in Europe and in South America. In May, GROUNDATION is scheduled to do a week and a half tour in Brazil and in July they have a six week tour in Europe followed by a month long European tour in October, 2022. The journey continues as GROUNDATION spreads their words and music to the four corners of the world.

Ginger Roots & the Protectors, Southern California's newest and brightest stars are ready to set the music world on fire. Steeped in the traditions of "Roots Reggae", the group now launches what promises to be a long love affair with reggae fans everywhere.

The sounds of Ginger Roots & the Protectors are inspired by traditional "Roots Reggae", blended with contemporary rhythms and gifted musicianship. Weaving smart and socially conscious lyrics with head boppin' beats, every song stands out. On their latest release, the group collaborated with some of Reggae's most venerated players to complete the sounds that will get the worlds attention.