THURSDAY 9th OF JUNE – Together with Disrupt

FRIDAY 10th OF JUNE – Together with Fast Forward Soundsystem

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, El Fata started out as a drummer in his school band and discovered reggae music during his teens. After being inspired by Jamaican acts such as Michael Rose, Don Carlos, Gregory Isaacs, Cocoa Tea and Dennis Brown the decision was made to become a singer. He began composing songs in both English and French and recorded his debut album, “The Coming Of El Fata” in 1999. He and The Living Spirit Band were a popular draw at festivals and concerts throughout the Ivory Coast until 2004, when the worsening political situation made a  move to England necessary. A chance encounter with the leftfield reggae outfit Bamjimba resulted in “Wakeye Wakey”, their first collaboration, recorded and mixed at the Mad Professor’s Ariwa studio. His track “Mary Jane” for Mungo’s Hifi turned out to be a hit tune and resulted in the so-called “Mary Jane” 10″s, also featuring Soom T‘s “Did You Really Know”. After a number of cracking live performances with Mungo’s Hifi, Tapes , the Jahtari Riddim Force, Mikey Murka, Clause Four and many more El Fata continues to spread the good vibes on stage big time. More dynamite to come soon!

El Fata hompage: www.elfata.net
El Fata myspace: www.myspace.com/elfata1