BIOGRAPHY
Ras Sparrow, born Eloy Carrero in Caracas, Venezuela and raised in Miami, is a reggae and dub musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Known for his spiritually charged lyrics, analog-rich dub soundscapes, and global grassroots presence, Ras Sparrow has carved out a distinct place in the international reggae scene—guided by Rastafari and powered by self-reliance and artistic vision.
From early on, Ras immersed himself in music, recording on a 4-track tape deck and learning guitar, bass, drums, keys, and percussion by ear. Though he grew up surrounded by blues, psychedelic rock, Latin, and hip-hop, it was reggae that claimed his heart in his early twenties—ushered in by what he describes as a spiritual awakening.
"I didn’t choose reggae music—reggae music chose me. It was given to me as a guiding light during a time of confusion. The uplifting message, the prophetic words, the rhythm… it became medicine for my soul."
With this conviction, Ras Sparrow committed to using his music as a force for healing, upliftment, and peaceful resistance. His unique sound blends deep roots reggae and dub traditions with his diverse musical upbringing, resulting in a style that feels both classic and timeless.
"I really didn’t choose reggae music, reggae music chose me.
It was given to me as a guiding light..."
Now based in Santiago de Chile, Ras continues to produce from his home studio under his independent label, Ras Sparrow Records. Alongside his wife and musical partner La Makeda, the duo has toured internationally—most notably two highly successful tours of Brazil in 2015. Since then, Ras has assembled a full band featuring top musicians to deliver his signature sound live.
His catalog spans pioneering DIY efforts and genre-pushing releases:
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Sovereign People (2007), recorded entirely off-grid in Hawai’i using solar power
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12 in Digital Dub Mixes (2013), produced using just a smartphone in Caracas
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Dub in Stone (2022), a tribute to dub recorded in analog/digital hybrid format in Santiago
Ras Sparrow is also the creator of the international reggae anthem "Zion Town", released in 2010 as part of the short-lived duo Ras & Queen Sparrow—garnering over 30 million views on YouTube alone. In 2024, he went viral again with the one-take Live Looper version of "Seek Jah First", reaching a new generation of reggae lovers across platforms.
Over the years, he has shared the stage with reggae legends including Israel Vibration, Alpha Blondy, Midnite, Groundation, Kymani Marley, Anthony B, Winston Jarrett, Dezarie, Don Carlos, and The Wailers, among others.
Ras Sparrow continues his mission to spread conscious music worldwide—carrying the torch of roots reggae and dub with purpose, passion, and deep spiritual conviction.