Latin Quarter (band)
| Latin Quarter | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop, rock, reggae, folk |
| Years active | 1983–1999, 2011- |
| Labels |
Rockin' Horse Records Arista RCA |
| Associated acts |
Steve Skaith Band The Meridians The Bhundu Boys |
| Website | Radioafrica.co.uk |
| Past members |
Steve Skaith Mike Jones Richard Wright Yona Dunsford Greg Harewood Carol Douet Martin Lascalles Dave Charles Richard Stevens Steve Jeffries Darren Abraham |
Latin Quarter were a British band of the 1980s and 1990s. The line-up in their 1986 heyday was Steve Skaith (main vocals, guitar), Richard Wright (guitar, vocals), Michael Jones (lyrics, some backing vocals), Greg Harewood (bass), Yona Dunsford (vocals, keyboards), Carole Douet (vocals, percussion), Martin Lascelles (keyboards) and Dave Charles (drums). They have reunited in 2011 and they recorded new tracks which was released in 2012. The band toured around Germany in early 2012.
Career
They released a total of six studio albums plus two compilations, and found some success with the single "Radio Africa", which reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart.[1] Their sound mixed elements of pop, rock, reggae and folk with largely political based lyrics.
Latin Quarter also collaborated with The Bhundu Boys. They were also the first band to be managed by Marcus Russell, who was later the manager of Oasis.
Singles
| Year | Title | UK Singles Chart[1][2] | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | "Toulouse" | 93 | Modern Times |
| "Radio Africa" | 76 | ||
| "The New Millionaires" | - | ||
| "No Rope as Long as Time" | - | ||
| 1986 | "Radio Africa" (reissue) | 19 | |
| "Modern Times" | 85 | ||
| "America for Beginners" | 99 | ||
| "Truth About John" | - | ||
| 1987 | "Nomzamo (One People, One Cause)" | 73 | Mick and Caroline |
| "I (Together)" | - | ||
| 1989 | "Swimming Against the Stream" | - | Swimming Against the Stream |
| "Blameless" | - | ||
| "Dominion" | - | ||
| 1993 | "Bitter to the South" | - | Long Pig |
| "Like a Miracle" | - | ||
| "Phil Ochs" | - | ||
| 1997 | "Surprised" | - | Bringing Rosa Home |
| "Angel" | - | ||
| "Branded" | - |
Albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| Studio albums | |
| 1985 | Modern Times |
| 1986 | Modern Times (reissue) |
| 1987 | Mick and Caroline |
| 1989 | Swimming Against the Stream |
| 1993 | Long Pig |
| 1997 | Bringing Rosa Home |
| 2002 | Modern Times (reissue) |
| 2009 | Mick and Caroline (reissue) |
| 2012 | Ocean Head |
| Compilation Albums | |
| 1990 | Nothing Like Velvet |
| 1997 | Radio Africa |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 313. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7.
- ↑ Chartstats.com
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