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On paper, Sonoma State University's jazz program might seem like a strange place for the roots of a reggae band to grow, but the musicians of Groundation prove otherwise. Formed in 1998, Groundation has been fusing reggae, jazz, Latin horns and soul into a mellow sound purely its own. Although it's had several line-up changes, the band's success continues to grow as it headlines music festivals throughout the world. Groundation's prolific writing has led it to make seven studio albums, with 2011 seeing its latest release, The Gathering of the Elders. Monday's show pays tribute to the legendary Bob Marley