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‘It’s cool to be a Kiwi’: The Black Seeds’ Barnaby Weir on the band’s 25th anniversary; the longevity of their distinctive sound

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Weekend writer·Bay of Plenty Times·
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Original reggae-funk band The Black Seeds will be performing in the Bay of Plenty on March 25, headlining the First We Eat festival, part of the week-long Flavours of Plenty Festival. 2023 marks 25 years of the band, and lead vocalist Barnaby Weir reflects on their past, future, and enduring popularity.

Barnaby Weir was performing at Lobo Fest in Dunedin last month when a 10-year-old boy asked if he and fellow band members, would sign his T-shirt.

Weir, 44, who’s

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