Forró do Marley! Bahia band releases EP with classics by the king of reggae in forró rhythm!

Considered one of the most traditional roots forró groups in Bahia, Forró no Kilo turns 15 and prepared a Commemorative Anniversary EP: "Forró no Kilo canta Bob Marley". FNK, as friends affectionately call it, blends the two genres with plenty of authenticity and priority, a research-driven work diving into the universe of forró and reggae. Forró and Reggae are sister rhythms with significant relevance in their rhythmic and contextual similarity. Beyond the rhythms that intersect in a cadential flirt of the highest affinity, both carry in their essence love, protest, and social critique. Reggae brings equality, freedom, and respect in its lyrics, just like Forró, which portrays the northeast drought, migration to major centers, love, and the pain of a people suffering from lack of opportunity. In 1972, maestro Dominguinhos, on tour with singer and songwriter Gilberto Gil, heard Bob Marley for the first time and commented that "if you put a triangle into reggae's groove, it would become a xote." Choosing songs to honor king Bob Marley was very difficult, given his extensive discography of beautiful tracks. What really guided the EP's selection were the songs that marked the band's 15-year journey.

EXCLUSIVE EP DOWNLOAD

The band made the EP "Forró no Kilo canta Bob Marley" available exclusively for download on Surforeggae. The chosen songs were "One Drop", "Satisfy my Soul", "I'm Hurting Inside" and "Caution". Access the link below: Recorded at PA Studio Salvador, the EP was directed by producer Allex Brandão, who also mixed and mastered the album. Forró no Kilo is composed of Saulo Serne on vocals and triangle, Victor Badaró on guitars, Jorge Donadeli on accordion, bass by Allex Brandão, zabumba and percussion by Gilmar Bitencourt, Iuri Carvalho on drums, and Paulo Fael on Rhodes/Organs.