Kinetika Bloco - Legacy

Kinetika Bloco's 'Legacy' celebrates the 21st anniversary of the carnival group of the same name, which was founded by Mat Fox in South London. Usually around 100 strong, this scaled-down group of Kinetika alumni led by Mat's son Ruben Fox revisit some of the Bloco's iconic pieces on this landmark recording and features saxophonist Nubya Garcia, pianist Reuben James and trumpeters Mark Kavuma, Claude Deppa and Ife Ogunjobi.

What is effectively a Big Band with tuba (occasionally 2!) in the bass, accompanied by guitar, Hammond B3 and a four- piece rhythm section of surdo drums, bells and snare delivers an enthralling new sound.

The nine tracks fuse influences from Brazil, New Orleans, Africa and the Caribbean, and the deeply impressive list of names from this remarkable community deliver highly intelligent arrangements of this diverse repertoire with power, presence and style. Remedy is an iconic homage to dub culture and a tour de force performance featuring Nubya Garcia, Ife Ogunjobi, Richie Seivwright and Marlon Hibbert.

Caravan presents a unique take on Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol's classic featuring solos from Kaidi Akinnibi, Sheila Maurice Grey, and Reuben James. The uplifting anthem Echoes Of Palmares is the track that most closely defines the Kinetika Bloco sound. Written by leader Mat Fox in 2001, it features his son Misha Fox and Mark Kavuma.

'Legacy' is a stunning representation of artists that have at some point taken fruit from the Kinetika Bloco tree and watered its roots. Dedicated to those who came before, and those who are yet to come, Legacy is released on former participant and current Bloco leader Mark Kavuma's Banger Factory Records label.