The Human Rights

The Human Rights first came together in 2007, united by the talents and vision of Friendlyness, a Toronto Reggae lion who had previously worked with Big Sugar, Culture Shock, and Truth And Rights. The band was originally founded as Friendlyness And The Human Rights in 2007 by Friendlyness, known across Canada as the keyboardist & backup vocalist for seminal Canadian rock-pop band Big Sugar, along with drummer Eric Woolston (Maylee Todd, Hooded Fang, Os Tropies). The band's original keyboardist was Bernie Pitters, who passed away in 2023 and in whose loving memory the band continues forward. In 2014, much-loved Toronto vocalist Tréson (who has recorded with the likes of Black Uhuru, Spearhead, and Mykal Rose) joined the band, giving The Human Rights a distinctively powerful two-man front line that seamlessly moves between modern roots Reggae, lovers rock, soul, R&B, and dancehall vibes. The Human Rights have developed a modern, high energy sound that blends Roots Reggae with jazz, funk and R&B influences, courtesy of a blazing three-piece horn section and the soulful lead vocals of JUNO nominee Tréson. The band quickly gained a reputation as Toronto's house Reggae band of sorts, sharing the stage with some Reggae heroes including The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs and Beres Hammond. Their discography includes their debut album One Thing (2010), their self-titled collection The Human Rights (2016) produced with Big Sugar's Gordie Johnson, Reggae Strong (2021), and their latest album One People released in March 2025.

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