BORRAH.

Borrah isn't exactly what one would call an European outfit. This brand new group consists of personnel with a northern African cultural background. The musicians are Moroccans who live in Belgium for a very long time. They became known as members of Panache Culture and have more than 10 years experience in Rai-Reggae music. They delivered two critical acclaimed albums on the RUNNetherlands label - "Tell Them" and "Travel In A Dream" - both mixed by the Mad Professor. A combination tune with Macka B. entitled "I Don't Like Reggae, I Love It" - released as a CD single - was well received in several European countries.

Borrah

Besides that Panache Culture became the "live" backing band for Jamaican artists who toured Europe. Well known reggae stars like Alton Ellis, Earl 16, Prezident Brown, Determine, and Mikey Spice, and also lesser known artists like Daweh Congo, Indu, Professor Frisky, Nardo Ranks and Natty Remo were backed by these fine musicians. Borrah, actually the sidekick of Panache Culture, consists of the four brothers named Hamra Hassan, Hamra Abdelfetah, Hamra Mohammed, and Hamra Aziz. Also present is a musician from Italy, Arthuro Valiente. Together they produce a style of music which is very infectious, but totally unclassified as they blend drum and bass with reggae, funk, dub, hip hop, gnawa and trance into a brand new sound that doesn't sound computerized because they use "live" drums, acoustic bass and guitar. The final result is a nice and appealing "live" mix of different flavours. This is music with a strong message, delivered with an open mind for different cultural backgrounds.