Drovers Street Band
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HKB FiNN aka Andrew Ward is a spoken word artist from the UK, who embodies all the worldly influences that are present in a cosmopolitan city such as London.
FiNN's combination of provocative poetry, innovative raps and original music has made him one Hip Hop's most unique artists. His innovative brand of alternative Hip Hop is part Reggae, part West African, part Jazz but is always filled with an elegance and verve rare in Hip Hop.
FiNN was the former front man of UK band Katch 22 and has recorded and performed across several genres with various groups and organisations such as: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Tunde Jegede Ensemble, Ntoumos, Roots Manuva, Viva Sinfonia, No Jazz, Gunshot, Electro Deluxe and many more. He became a soloist in 1999 and has released four solo albums.
In 2004 his flair for musical innovation led to him being awarded an honorary Masters in music law by the University of East London for his contribution to contemporary music.
In 2005 FiNN and guitarist Derek Johnson formed: The Drovers Street Band and the two, along with various members have been touring and performing together. For the sets as a duet with FiNN on Vocals/Percussion and Derek on Electric and Acoustic Guitars, they produce a sound which combines Blues, Hip Hop and Afro-Reggae which has been taking the UK performance circuit by storm
This year HKB FiNN & The Drovers Street Band return with their most potent album to date. The Blu-Dub led recording has a dazzling array of beautiful musical moments ranging from Jazz to Afro-Soul which are the crowning elements of SPOKEN HERBS. Why not judge for yourself and test drive a track or two? If you love your iPod or have iTunes...peep it
SPOKEN HERBS ALBUM 2006:
" Totally blew me away...a truly cool album" Nick Luscombe XFM RADiO
"Well produced, energetic and powerful." Rapnews.co.uk
"FiNN's evolved into sweet song" HiP HOP CONNECTiON
"This ruminative and politically insightful record confirms his status as an innovator...Urban album of the year" Mojo Magazine
"Teaches Hip Hop kids music, blues soul children about rap and teaches lyricists how to write songs. Great" UKHH.com
"Spoken Herbs is Hip-Hop music for people who aren't afraid to think for themselves." BLUES AND SOUL MAGAZiNE
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