Lament

Lament stir up a wonderful evocative concoction of irresistible world grooves and latin fever. They cross boundaries mixing up gypsy and latin rhythms refusing to be labelled as any particular genre blending jazz , ethnic groove and flamenco styles all underscoring memorable and original melodic songs tinged with lyrical melancholy but always managing to come out joyous and life affirming. You cannot resist the overlaying of countless rhythms and quality acoustic musicianship.



Embracing world sounds but steadfastly rooted in their UK urban setting Lament have been seducing audiences who want more than just latin rhythms. You can dance, you can listen but you will be enticed and bewitched by their passionate and exhilarating performances and leave dancing with their infectious melodies whizzing round your head. Their grooves are spiced with Arabic , rumba, Cuban, jazz and brazilian bossa nova flavours with English words that talk of longing and loss. This is more than just dance music!



Fronted by Kath Kimber, this 5 piece have to be seen live to marvel at the energy and performances of incredible improv and freestyling. The band have spent the last year tirelessly touring to nail their sound and to promote their album.



Lament released their second studio album in 2007 This Ain’t Rio and sales are so successful that the album is now in its second print run. The follow up 'Sun Soaked' was released in 2009.



In 2010/11 lament are touring with Northants Touring Arts and Live and Local in Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire. They are also playing Summer Festivals and Food and Drink Festivals throughout the UK, see gig listings for details.



Distributed in the USA by Latin Cool Records at;



www.latincoolnow.com



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Albums, 'This Ain't Rio' and 'Sun Soaked' on sale at



www.lament.info



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Click on the text below to read the BBC's review of This Ain't Rio.



BBC review of This Ain't Rio



“beautiful stuff, absolutely brilliant” – Jimmy Franks, BBC Radio West Midlands



“thank you for putting on such a lovely show and making the night. You will without a doubt be invited to play again sometime soon.” – Ed ,music promoter, The Maze, Nottingham



“I just wanted to say a really big thank to you and the band… the music really 'rounded off' the event!”- Hélène Renard-Coadic, UKTI Passport Manager - West Midlands, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry



“Lament, I’ve seen them live and they are absolutely fantastic!” – Vic Minnett, BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire



“it’s times like this when I really love my job”(taken from live session on the Anita Miah radio show) – Anita Miah, BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire



“You guy's get better every time I hear you, which is saying something as you were amazing to start off with. The vibe on Saturday was just right. I can hardly wait till the next Liquid gig.” – DJ Rossi, Liquid



“saw you guys at liquid last week. Absolutely fantastic, loved the vibe, great tunes” – Lament fan



“Cry Me A River is still by far the best cover song I’ve ever heard anyone play, full stop” DJ Trew, Prague



“I love the Jazz influence of some of Kaths singing, a touch of Krall but very disitinctive” Dianne Nelmes, executive producer, ITV



"awesome!!" Lament fan



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