Batu were a British dance music group influenced by Brazilian music. Formed in early 1992, in

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, England, and disbanded in late 1994, this group featured Bebeto De Souza, a native of

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, Brazil, as well as the vocals of Sharon Scott. Full members included

Chris Franck Chris Franck is a German-born English musician, songwriter, record producer, and remixer, best known for his involvement with the bands Batu, Da Lata, Smoke City, and Zeep. He is described as a "multi-instrumentalist". Biography Franck was b ...

, Carl Smith, Kevin Alexander, Sharon Scott,

Franc O'Shea Franc O'Shea is a bassist born in Swaziland. He has worked with artists including Steve Howe ( Yes), Lisa Moorish, Mike Lindup (Level 42), Bah Samba, members of Jamiroquai and Beverley Martyn. His playing covers a variety of styles including ...

, Tristan Banks, Bebeto De Souza, Oli Savill, and

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. Some of the artists went on to form another Brazilian outfit called

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, spearheaded by Forge and Franck and featuring the vocals of Lilliana Chachian and

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. However, before this, many of them contributed to and were a part of several other projects throughout the 1990s.

References

External links

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information site.
Batu
discography at

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. English dance music groups Brazilian music {{England-band-stub