Latin Quarter (band)

Latin Quarter
Background information
OriginEngland
GenresPop rock, reggae rock, folk rock
Years active1983–1990, 1992-1997, 2011–present
LabelsRockin' Horse Records
Arista
RCA
Westpark Music
Ignition
MembersSteve Skaith
Steve Jeffries
Mary Carewe
Yo Yo Buys
Past membersMike Jones
Richard Wright
Martin Ditcham
Yona Dunsford
Greg Harewood
Carol Douet
Martin Lascalles
Dave Charles
Richard Stevens
Darren Abraham
John McKenzie
Blair Cunningham
Websitelatinquartermusic.com

Latin Quarter is a British band formed in 1983. They had one top 20 single "Radio Africa" in the United Kingdom.[1]

From the beginning they became more successful in Germany.[2][3] Latin Quarter released their latest album, Releasing the Sheep, on 29 October 2021.[4] Their sound mixes elements of pop, rock, reggae and folk with largely political based lyrics.

  1. ^ Andrew Beck, ed. (2003). Cultural Work: Understanding the Cultural Industries. Routledge. p. 102.
  2. ^ "Podcast". Latinquartermusic.com. 20 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Latin Quarter 40th Anniversry [sic] Modern Times Tour, Germany". MaryCarewe.com.
  4. ^ "Latin Quarter - News". Latinquartermusic.com. Retrieved 20 September 2014.