Name: Kila Mara
Brand: Alai K

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

OTCRLP16

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-03-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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4062548034165

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Alai K

Genre GB

African

Label GB

On The Corner

On The Corner is a London-based music label that has been making waves in the industry since its inception. With a focus on promoting and supporting innovative and boundary-pushing artists, On The Corner has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with. Their diverse roster of talent spans across genres, from jazz and funk to electronic and world music.

The label's commitment to pushing musical boundaries is evident in their carefully curated releases. Each album released by On The Corner showcases the unique artistic vision of the featured artist, resulting in an eclectic mix of sounds that captivate listeners. Whether you're a fan of traditional jazz or experimental electronica, there's something for everyone on this label.

Beyond just releasing music, On The Corner also takes pride in fostering a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of music. Through events, collaborations, and partnerships with other labels and organizations, they aim to create an inclusive space where artists can thrive and experiment freely.

The Kenya born, Berlin based percussionist, vocalist, DJ, producer and “musical witchdoctor” Alai K releases his red hot debut album Kila Mara, via On the Corner Records. Sonically speaking, this vivacious collection of frenetic, polyrhythmic and percussive workouts link the spirit of Jeff Mills, DJ Rush, DJ Bone and K Hand with beats from The Bajuni Islands, Mozambique, Malawi and the maritime Swahili coastline north of Mombasa. Alai started living and recording in Berlin 3 years ago, in a oneroom flat shared with his family. He would constantly be in flux, setting up his small studio in the kitchen, then packing it away again when they needed to cook. He later hooked-up with a notable Kenyan percussionist based in Hamburg called Izo Anyanga, and over several trips down the autobahn they jammed acoustically, with just drums, marimba, xylophone, and some good weed. The vibe was huge, and the pair decided they wanted to make a record, which could easily transpose for performance to a crowd. Music from eastern Africa, ancestral customs and the rituals of dance are deep in Alai’s DNA. His great grandmother was a singer and composer, and his father was a professional drummer, who alongside friends and family would play spiritual music from Bajun like Ndurenge, Kirumbizi and Bati, all night long, to uplift the spirit, or remember the dead. Under his previous Disco Vumbi alias Alai self-released ‘Disco Vumbi 1’, followed by ‘Disco Vumbi 2’ on Byrd Out, and ‘Boutiq Electroniq’ on Nyege Nyege Tapes. At On the Corner he joins a roster which has included Guedra Guedra, Hieroglyphic Being, Collocutor, Uffe, Sunken Cages, BCUC and Khalab.

Kila Mara

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