Melt Yourself Down are an English band based in London who incorporate elements of Jazz and Funk music. Many of the members also play music in many other bands, and this has led to the fusion of many genres in their music. Founded in January 2012, the band is led by saxophonist Pete Wareham, who is known for being part of jazz/punk band Acoustic Ladyland as well as jazz band Polar Bear. Other members include saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings (Sons Of Kemet, Heliocentrics), drummer Tom Skinner who is also part of Sons of Kemet, as well as Mulatu Astatke. Vocalist Kushal Gaya is known for being part of the band Zun Zun Egui, and bassist Ruth Goller is also known for being part of Acoustic Ladyland. Percussionist Satin Singh was part of the musical ensemble section of the Broadway musical Fela! They are signed to The Leaf Label and released their debut album on the label on the 17th June 2013. One of my favorites for 2013.
TRACK LISTING
01 - Fix My Life
02 - Release!
03 - Tuna
04 - We Are Enough
05 - Kingdom Of Kush
06 - Free Walk
07 - Mouth To Mouth
08 - Camel
Label: Leaf
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK
Released: 17 Jun 2013
Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, African, Freestyle, No Wave, Future Jazz
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