Bambu Brothers - Bambu Brothers - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Vernon Reid and DJ Logic's second record has evolved into an assault of sounds and styles that defy genre, combining hip-hop, metal and salsa influences. It's a musical tour de force, implying guitar and DJ work into a cohesive package of riffs and beats. There's also a political undertone to this , making it timely and fitting during this super charged election year. Guests include Latasha Nevada Diggs, Taylor McFerrin, Traz, Boz Omega and Ricky Quinones to name a few.

Still to come.

2014 from the London-based band. Fronted by British/Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams, they combine elements of West African highlife, Disco, Post-Punk and Psychedelic Electro Soul. A unique sound born out of the mixed up nature of London today, Ibibio Sound Machine was started by producers Max Grunhard, Leon Brichard and Benji Bouton. After first tracking all the bass and drum tracks they joined up with Ghanaian guitar legend Alfred 'Kari' Bannerman (from fellow Soundway signing Konkoma), before adding Brazilian Anselmo Netto on percussion and synth/horn men Tony Hayden and Scott Baylis to Eno Williams' lyrics. A dose of Electronica with a forward-looking, refreshingly un-retro approach that's influenced by London as much as by West Africa, give the vocals and guitar lines space to breathe without being overwhelmed.