Introducing Pretap Unique Acts

Quiet Fire
A twelve piece band including a three piece string section, three backing vocals and percussion. Quiet Fire mixes reggae and classical, funk and rock driven by a groovy double bass with electronic sounds creating a noticeably interesting ambiance. Lead vocalist 'Kemy' possesses a voice of pure soul, passion and character and is suitably enhanced by three harmoniously melodic backing vocalists. In a live arena, the experience of Quiet Fire is an experience that leaves a feeling of discovery and satisfaction. Their 5 track EP 'No Love No Pain' reveals the extent to which Quiet Fire stands out in a class of its own in originality, quality and the fusion of eclectic ideas.

Ikeola
 Began as a personal project of Ike Leo and rapidly developed into an usual, quirky and dynamic group. Now an amazing five piece band of bass, drums, guitar, keys, sax/flute/vocal with a host of technological equipment providing the effects created on the album, evidence of which can be heard on the soon to be released CD 'Resolution'. Ikeola mixes reggae, jazz, electronica, drum & bass and funk to astonishing effect. A band poised to make great waves in the musical arena with an original sound that defines modern day creative dance and chill out music with a cutting edge. Not to mention the outstanding quality, versatility and diverse backgrounds of the musicians.

Oniva
Is an ethnic bluesy, funky rock four piece band with well crafted powerful original songs depicting the blues of London living. All outstanding musicians with the ability to produce solos of outstanding quality while they sing the blues. A taste of which can be experienced on their 5 track EP 'London Blues'. With an original sound and energy to rival any blues influenced band from the US of A, Oniva is the epitome of the modern day British Funky Blues band. Live, the band kick ass and are second to none in their entertainment value. Check out Oniva Videos for a taste of the experience.

Mezcla de Londres
Is a dynamic, energetic and seriously groovy salsa band with its roots firmly based in the salsa culture but with strong references to the multicultural salsa experience in London. The band hails from all around the world but all are blessed with the ability to play and the love of salsa. The band are in the process of working on their album which will highlight the differences and mixtures of salsa music in the London Environment. Watch out for soon to be released single 'Escucha Me'. Mezcla de Londres is one of the most exciting Salsa bands live and you can experience the action on their Video Page. Check out their demo CD 'Mezcla de Londres' for a taste of salsa with a difference.

Distant Cousins
A collection of musicians sourced from the African Continent coming together to make music with no boundaries or limitations. Distant Cousins actually started about 4 years with some recording of collaborations in the Pretap studio. But because of busy schedules a commitments, the project was put on hold for a while until opportunity for progression was possible. A musical concept that is difficult to define as can be experienced in the music. The musical path will change depending on the contributors at what ever moment in time or where the music is made and will no doubt keep evolving and developing. Distant Cousins live, are an exciting mix of African and Western culture that blend together to create beautiful music.

The Ike Leo Trio
The Ike Leo trio is basically an avenue for Ike to channel his Jazz energies. Stretching Jazz whenever possible as Ike is definitely not a Jazz purist and keeping the music enjoyable is of great importance in the Trio. On the Live Vibe, The Ike Leo Trio grooves, entertains and experiments. The recorded music the beginnings of which can be heard on Trio Music will be exploring different avenues of Jazz with many great Jazz and other musicians.

Acacia
A fusion band created by Ike Leo in the early 90s. The band consisted of some of Londons' finest musicians and were constantly stretching the compositions giving a more quirky and surprising edge but always with strong emphasis on the groove. Acacia played many gigs and festinvals in their heyday around London and the country but is no longer a working project.
Luckily however they recorded some classic videos, some with dancers to accompany their music and these videos look as fresh today as they did at inception. These are Fusion videos at their best.
Acacia's web presence is dedicated to the amazing tenor sax player Jerry Underwood who is no longer with us as he died a few years ago in France.