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Chris Franck is a German-born English musician, songwriter, producer and remixer, best known for his involvement with the bands Batu, Da Lata, Smoke City, and, more recently, Zeep. He is described as a "multi-instrumentalist".[1]

Career

Franck gained initial success in 1992 with Patrick Forge, as Da Lata.[1] In 1997, the Smoke City single Underwater Love was well-received after appearing as part of a Levi's ad campaign in the United Kingdom.[2]

Franck was born in Germany, and has lived in the UK since the age of 6. He has collaborated with a host of artists from around the world including Tony Allen, Ernest Ranglin, Baaba Maal, Marisa Monte, Bebel Gilberto, Vieux Faka Toure, Sly and Robbie. He has remixed for many artists such as Femi Kuti, Carlinhos Brown, Luciano, Sly and Robbie, Novalima.

The band Zeep is a project created with Nina Miranda, with whom he was also in Smoke City.

Franck's musical influences include Samba, Bossa, Afro, folk, funk, rock.

www.discogs.com/artist/Chris+Franck - 37k

References

  1. ^ a b Roseberry, Craig (2000-07-22). "Palm Pix Presents 'Songs' From Exotic Da Lata". Billboard. p. 48. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  2. ^ Kwaku (1997-04-19). "Smoke City looking for life after Levi's". Billboard. p. 61. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |Accessdate= ignored (|accessdate= suggested) (help)

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