Vocalist Biram Seck of Fofoulah Senegalese vocals, West African polyrhythms, dub basslines, sci-fi synths, raw guitars, jumpy melodies and intense grooves. Four of the six members of Fofoulah might be English, but the centre of gravity of the band's debut EP is definitely in West Africa, courtesy of Biram Seck , whose searing vocals are reminiscent of Youssou N'Dour's, and percussionist and master sabar drummer Kaw Secka (Gambia). At least that's what it sounds like when you listen to the title track. Then 40 seconds into the next track, Fofoulah, and you learn not to rush to conclusions; the blend on instrumentation is much better balanced than you initially thought, especially once those synths make their entrance. (Don't miss the trancey Soundspecies remix of Fofoulah that ends the EP.) more >