Da Lata Edge Of Blue

• 1. First Rays (ft. Sukirti Uikey)
• 2. The Lonely City
• 3. Tsinguipa (ft. Lenna Bahule)
• 4. Cabera (ft. Luizga)
• 5. Arena (ft. Bembe Segue)
• 6. Messing Again
• 7. Musa (ft. Adriana Vasques)
• 8. Rare Thirst
• 9. Boca Seca (ft. Bruna Lucchesi)
• 10. Listen (ft. Sukirti Uikey)

Da Lata's 'Edge of Blue' marks a rebirth in the North London Tropicalia sound.

Da Lata's nucleus is musician/producer Chris Franck (founder member of Smoke City, Zeep, The Quiet Ones) and legendary DJ Patrick Forge. Chris Franck has worked with artists from all over the world such as Mayra Andrade, Bernie Worrell, Tony Allen, George Clinton, Ernest Ranglin, Marisa Monte, Nona Hendryx, Vieux Farka Toure amongst many others. Patrick Forge is a British jazz, jazz-dance and soul music DJ who spent much of the late 1980s and early 1990s DJing alongside Gilles Peterson at Dingwalls club in Camden, North London.

Never before has the band woven their many strands so sweetly, blending their diverse influences with the musical personalities of their extended family into a collection of songs that speak of struggle, survival, and ultimately hope.

Since their inception 25+ years ago, Da Lata have shared the stage, collaborated or remixed tracks for artists including Femi Kuti, Arto Lindsay, Carlinhos Brown, Morcheeba, Sly and Robbie, Bebel Gilberto, Kyoto Jazz Massive, NovaLima, Luisa Maita, showcasing their artistry around the world. This rich experience working with some of the world's finest musicians is apparent through their musicianship and 'Edge of Blue' is their most accomplished work to date.