"An extraordinarily accomplished debut, then, by a band with something to say."
- Jane Cornwell (Songlines) Orla album review ★★★★
Caravela’s debut full length LP ‘Orla’ is an intoxicating mix of Afro-Brazillian rhythms and contemporary London jazz drenched in modern psychedelic and progressive textures.
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2017 LUKAS Award Winners: Alternative Act of the Year
"A daring new take on Venezuelan music by a collective of London musicians... re-arranged and jazzified... with an evocative, edgy sound." Jose Luis, Latino Life
"A daring new take on Venezuelan music by a collective of London musicians... re-arranged and jazzified... with an evocative, edgy sound." Jose Luis, Latino Life
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Alakati is a group of five London musicians that explores the meeting of Cypriot traditional music, jazz and Brazilian music. Led by Cypriot guitarist Iakovos Loukas, Alakati creates original music that combines those styles, as well as reimagining folk songs.