From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia LAL (band)
LAL (band)
LAL is a Toronto-based collective of musicians represent-
ing Uganda, Bangladesh, Barbados, and India featuring
References
vocalist Rosina Kazi, laptop musician, Nicholas "Murr" [1] "Toronto Quartet Lal Dodges Trip-Hop Label".
Murray, and bassist Ian de Sousa, since 1998. The group straight.com. January 27, 2005.
has developed a sound over the last decade fusing South- http://www.straight.com/article/toronto-quartet-
Asian roots, West Indian fruits, and melancholic vocals lal-dodges-trip-hop-label?#. Retrieved July 12,
with jazz sensibilities, hip hop influences, down tempo 2009.
grooves, broken soul, and electro. Weaving their sound [2] Rayner, Ben (May 22, 2008). "LAL shines a light on
with lyrical, socially conscious poetry, LAL has produced darkness". The Toronto Star.
two full length albums, Corners (2002), and Warm Belly http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/
High Power (2004), which was awarded the best soul album 428454. Retrieved July 12, 2009.
in 2004 by Exclaim!.[1] They have also performed in a
wide variety of festivals and impressive venues across
Canada, Europe, and Pakistan, and have been recognized
External links
with support from the Canada Council for the Arts for • Official site
composing and recording in 2006/2007. LAL’s third al-
bum is Deportation.[2]
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