Bianti is a London based progressive reggae group producing a wonderful blend of soul, reggae and dance music. Bianti have recently completed their first recording "Peace not war"© which has a thought provoking theme together with soulful solid harmonies and melodies.
Although Bianti was officially formed in 2006, the conceptual idea behind the group started many years ago. Bianti founding members Deakus, Yvie and Tee have been friends since they were teenagers however never formed a group at this stage due their diverse musical tastes.
Each member's musical talent grew significantly since their teenage era and they all became accomplished musicians in their favoured musical genre, prior to the formation of Bianti.
In the '90s Deakus, Yvie and Tee individually broadened their musical horizons by playing a variety of musical genres. This in turn caused their musical paths to cross more frequently whilst gigging or recording as players for various London based music projects. They all enjoyed sessioning, however each member still wanted to develop their personal music ideas, though at that stage there was just no time to do so.
Deakus, Yvie and Tee would meet up socially from time to time and would ultimately discuss and share musical hopes and dreams. During these meetings, Deakus repeatedly suggested they formed a group to realise their untapped musical potential. However, initially Deakus received a luke warm reaction, everyone agreed that the concept was great, but felt apprehensive about working together as musically they were poles apart, so successful collaboration seemed like an impossible dream.
Deakus didn't give up and in 2006, sent copies of his music demos to Yvie and Tee for review and invited their input and ideas. Strangely Tee and Yvie selected the same 4 tracks out of the 10 submitted by Deakus. The melodies and words were developed and arrangements evolved naturally with no musical tensions or pressure. The collaboration worked extremely well and Bianti became a reality at last!!!
Bianti is currently in the studio working on an EP of additional material, which I've had a sneak preview of (it sounds great!).
Despite vast musical experience within Bianti, as a new group they are working hard to increase their public profile. However, Bianti are quick to point out the fact that, although mass appeal would be great for the group fundamentally Bianti members feel the opportunity to create and share their music, is reward in itself and feel it is a true labour of love for them.
Love the warm spirit of Bianti. Keep up the good work! I look forward to hearing your next musical offerings. So don't leave us hanging too long eh?
