Da Lata [brazilian/tropicalia]

“Entwines Brazilian music and London club culture to delightful effect…..sumptuous global fare” – The Observer
 

“Proper London Tropicalia” – Gilles Peterson

With a new album to be released in October 2025, Da Lata celebrate 25 years since the release of their debut album “Songs from the Tin”.

Founded by Chris Franck and Patrick Forge, they have released 5 albums and toured around the world performing on some of the worlds biggest stages including Coachella, Glastonbury, Roskilde, Summer Stage NY, Womad, We Out Here.

They have collaborated with some of the finest musicians from all over the globe including artists such as Jhelisa Anderson, Tony Allen, Mayra Andrade, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Luisa Maita, Bernie Worrell and have had the pleasure of remixing tracks for Carlinhos Brown, Marisa Monte, Bebel Gilberto, Femi Kuti, Sly and Robbie amongst many others.

“Da Lata showed how it should be done, with an understated performance that stirred up genuine hysteria” – The Guardian

Line up:
Marcinho Pereira – Drums
Matheus Nova – Bass
Carolina Lelis – Vocals
Carl Smith – Percussion
Chris Franck – Guitar
Antonio Rodrigo – Sax