Solenca formed just in 2005 when singer Claudia Kennaugh and guitarist Niki Mukhi began writing songs together that combined Niki’s passion for World Music and Claudia’s love of Soul to form the fiery brand that is Solenca. Invited as resident musicians at Opal, Kensington the two had a weekly platform from which to showcase their early work, which, upon positive reception was recorded and became the debut EP. Under the direction of Claudia and Niki, the tracks were recorded with session musicians at the end of 2005. On completion of the EP, bassist Raphael White and drummer P Dizzly joined the project. With the arrival of the rhythm section, the songwriting vehicle was complete, allowing the group to develop their sound into what is now “The Naked Elephant”. In 2006 they started performing extensively in London creating a thunderous live set and recorded their debut album “The Naked Elephant”. Review: The Naked Elephant (Album) Their debut offering 'The Naked Elephant' is a suitably fitting celebration of Solenca's many influences. Breeding Flamenco with Soul, the album is a seamless fusion of strong melodic hooks on a backdrop of groove laden rhythms. With the focus shifting throughout the album the listener is bathed in lyrical irony, fluent Spanish guitar, effortless saxophone on the flawless rhythm section that is the “Praff” (P Dizzly and Raphael White on drums and bass respectively). This album is a pleasure from open to close and a privilege for any fusion enthusiast. Demonstrating a maturity that is far beyond the cumulative age of the whole band, it bodes well for the future and a beautiful debut from this groundbreaking group of musicians. Jonah Wyn Pugh (Bored of Music)http://www.solenca.co.uk/Claudia%20Kennaugh.htmlhttp://www.solenca.co.uk/Niki%20Mukhi.htmlhttp://www.solenca.co.uk/Raphael%20White.htmlhttp://www.solenca.co.uk/Pravin%20Mukhi.htmlhttp://livepage.apple.com/shapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2shapeimage_1_link_3shapeimage_1_link_4

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