Special Force is a Seattle-based Jamaican roots reggae band led by Jamaican-born vocalist Hainzle Augustus Malcolm, also known as Selassie I Soldier. The band blends deep bass, classic roots reggae, original songs, and uplifting live energy built for festivals, clubs, and community events. With connections to Jamaica’s recording tradition and performances at major Northwest events including Bumbershoot and Seattle Folklife, Special Force brings authentic reggae with soul, power, and purpose.

Special Force is a Seattle-based Jamaican roots reggae band with connections to Jamaica’s recording tradition. Performances at major Northwest events. Led by Jamaican-born vocalist Hainzle Augustus Malcolm, also known as Selassie I Soldier. The band blends deep bass, classic roots reggae, original songs, and uplifting live energy built for festivals, clubs, and community events.

2026 NW Folklife Festival

JAGZ reunion concert. Joining the JAGZ on the bill is Special Force. We are having a reunion of The JAGZ, my band from 1985. It is the first time in 40 years we have all been together in the same place so we’re going to celebrate with a JAGZ performance of 80s music along with Special Force my current reggae group. I hope you can attend. Come one come all, we have lots of room, lots of free parking and no cover charge to hear these great bands and be a part of this historic JAGZ reunion. It’s ’s all going to happen March 15 that’s a Sunday. It is an afternoon show from 4pm to 7pm. It’s going to be held at the very awesome Club SUR, 2901 1st Ave S. Seattle.

Festival Sundiata - PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY TO ENJOY ALL THAT FESTIVAL SUNDIATA HAS TO OFFER. FOOD, MUSIC, MUSEUMS, ART, DANCING, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AND CULTURE

The festival aims to create a harmonious gathering where people from various communities can come together to immerse themselves in the rich and authentic culture and traditions of Africa, presented by Africans themselves.

LIVE REGGAE MUSIC from Selassie I Soldier and Special Force. Saturday night we are starting up at 7pm until 9PM. Something for everyone, reggae standards as well as our own reggae creations.

Selassie I Soldier and Special Force.....LIVE REGGAE MUSIC CONCERT...... FREE to the public. ALL ages welcome. Bring a blanket to sit and enjoy de riddim. Refreshments, food available for purchase provided by Green Lake's own Retreat Coffee.

LIVE REGGAE MUSIC outdoors on the Pioneer Park Stage. Come one come all. All Ages Welcome. This is a FREE event.

Graduation celebration.

Selassie I Soldier and Special Force play LIVE REGGAE MUSIC of our creation. You are going to like what we have come up with.