Saravah Soul is a half British

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, half Brazilian

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 eight piece band, based in London

London

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, and formed in July 2005 by Otto Nascarella. The group formed when Otto decided to move to London with the musical idea of mixing Afro-Brazilian rhythms with funk and soul music

They signed a record deal with Tru Thoughts

Tru Thoughts

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 in late 2007. They released their self-titled debut album in April 2008. Their first single "Não Posso te levar à sério" has received radio and DJ support including Gilles Peterson

Gilles Peterson

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, Patrick Forge

Patrick Forge

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 and Craig Charles

Craig Charles

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Band members:
Otto Nascarella
Jack Yglesias
Marcelo Andrade
Kiris Houston
Matheus Nova
Chris Webster
Eduardo Marques
Graeme Flowers

External Links

Band's Official Web Page
Band's Official MySpace Page
Tru Thoughts