A few days ago I told you what a good debut album Get Away by the Soul Movement is. Since they are a relatively new founded band a few questions arose that were gladly answered by the band’s spokesperson Luke Bass. So keep on reading the jazz-not-jazz interview and learn more about the Soul Movement.

Q: Please tell me how and why the Soul Movement was founded. Which musical vision do the members of the band share?

Luke Bass: Singer Sunta Africa had just released a neo-soul album and her producer was looking for a band to back her for live shows. Among the musicians recruited was a local young talented guitar/flute player Sarah G. As well as learning tracks off Sunta’s album the band began to write their own material. After playing a local club, the group, then named Sunta Africa and the Nu Life band, caught the eye of a local producer/bassist Luke Bass. After about a month of jamming at Red White and Black Studios, Luke introduced the band to a very handsome horn player who also proved to be a talented MC and keyboard player ( Afro Dz Ak). Encompassing a wide array of musical backrounds and tastes, members of Soul Movement share a vision of a positive creative soul vibe.

Q: How would you describe your sound and who has influenced you?

Luke Bass: We like to consider it non-commercial music with mass appeal. We can be decribed as : urban R&B, positive soul, diverse, groove, neo-alternative, like pink lemonade: cool, smooth and refreshing, and funky soul hop. Our influences include Bob Marley, Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, Sublime, Sade, Common, Herbie Mann, and Lauryn Hill…these lists could go on and on.

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