Marla Kether’s Luso brings together Batida, Afrobeat, broken beat and Brazilian influences in a vibrant, collaboration-driven celebration of rhythm and community.
Marla Kether draws on African, Brazilian and UK sounds for Luso, her second EP for Strut Records. Written between Lisbon and Brasília, the release reflects the collaboration, cultural exchange and movement that shaped its creation.
Across five tracks, Kether works with a close-knit group of collaborators, moving from Afro-Portuguese Batida with Mez and Afrobeat alongside Reek0 to broken beat with Sofia Grant and samba-house sounds featuring Margaridas. Live percussion, bass and vocals sit alongside electronic production, giving the record a warm, organic feel rooted in the energy of live performance.
Created with a focus on connection and collective creativity, Luso blends Brazilian traditions, Afrobeat, jazz-influenced club music and UK dance styles into a rhythmic, forward-looking set. Produced by Kether and mixed by Joe Cook, the EP marks a confident step forward for one of the UK's most distinctive emerging producers.
Marla Kether draws on African, Brazilian and UK sounds for Luso, her second EP for Strut Records. Written between Lisbon and Brasília, the release reflects the collaboration, cultural exchange and movement that shaped its creation.
Across five tracks, Kether works with a close-knit group of collaborators, moving from Afro-Portuguese Batida with Mez and Afrobeat alongside Reek0 to broken beat with Sofia Grant and samba-house sounds featuring Margaridas. Live percussion, bass and vocals sit alongside electronic production, giving the record a warm, organic feel rooted in the energy of live performance.
Created with a focus on connection and collective creativity, Luso blends Brazilian traditions, Afrobeat, jazz-influenced club music and UK dance styles into a rhythmic, forward-looking set. Produced by Kether and mixed by Joe Cook, the EP marks a confident step forward for one of the UK's most distinctive emerging producers.
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