Da Lata
Da Lata, a British band formed in 1994 by Chris Franck and Patrick Forge,
blended Afro-Brazilian influences with other London sounds. Their first release
was as Trio Da Lata for Brownswood Records in Japan, featuring former Batu
vocalist Sharon Scott on "Deep Water". The band's breakthrough came with their
version of Edu Lobo's classic "Ponteio," which gained attention in Japan and New
York. In 1998, they recorded "Pra Manha," which led to a signing with Chris
Blackwell’s Palm Pictures. Their debut album Songs From The Tin (2000) featured
London-based Brazilian vocalist Liliana C...
