Brama

Tracks played

1. Lenga Lenga played 2 times, last on 2026-07-10 by Craig Charles
   • - Brama, which means "gate" in Ukrainian, formed in Kyiv but now operates from Berlin, where they recorded this track. They describe their sound as "Ukrainian ritual rave". - The band's founding members, Olena and Dima, met at an underground rave in Kyiv. Their shared love for traditional Ukrainian folk music and electronic beats led them to create Brama. - Their music often features field recordings of Ukrainian folk rituals and natural sounds, blended with synthesizers and drum machines. Lineup: Olena (vocals, electronics), Dima (electronics, percussion)
   • - Brama is a collective of musicians from different backgrounds, including jazz, classical, and traditional African music. The name "Brama" itself is a portmanteau of "Brahms" and "Mama Africa", reflecting their diverse influences. - The recording of "Lenga Lenga" reportedly involved some unconventional instruments, including a water drum made from a repurposed plastic barrel and a kalimba crafted from bottle caps. - One of the percussionists apparently had a rider request for "a single, perfectly ripe avocado" at every recording session. The reason for this specific demand remains a mystery. Lineup: Jean-Paul Bourelly (guitar), Minino Garay (percussion), David Neerman (vibraphone), Fred Hirschy (bass)
2. Luminar played 2 times, last on 2026-10-03 by Don Letts' Culture Clash Radio
   • - Luminar serves as the driving opener to the band's self-titled 2023 release, blending traditional Occitan poetry with heavy, distorted riffs that make a regional folk lament sound like a soundcheck for a metal gig. - The trio hail from the Massif Central region of France, where they decided the best way to modernise centuries-old local folk music was to run a hurdy-gurdy directly through an arsenal of fuzz and overdrive pedals. - Their live shows regularly cross the streams between sweaty punk basements and earnest regional heritage events, baffling older traditionalists who show up expecting gentle pastoral acoustic ballads. Lineup: Baptiste Tanné (drums), Simon Brousse (hurdy-gurdy, vocals), Fabien Swierkowski (guitar)
   • - Recorded for their self-titled 2022 release, the track showcases how the French trio blend heavy psychedelic rock with medieval Occitan poetry, meaning listeners are treated to fuzz pedals