Experience the powerful, dynamic sound of the UK's cultural melting pot, the 9-piece collective performing with full horn section & vocals.
TC & The Groove Family are a 9-piece collective whose music celebrates the coming together of cultures, and the unity that music can provide for everyone. Driven by drummer Tim Cook, their live shows are powerful and dynamic, exploring grooves and genres from the UK and around the world, including afrobeat, breakbeat, jungle, jazz and highlife.
“This is what I've been waiting to play...jazz influences, grime influences” - Jamz Supernova, BBC Radio 6
"First Home delivers as a massively triumphant outing from TC & The Groove Family – sure to be one of the standout releases of the year as well as the official launchpad to far greater successes for the boundlessly talented band" - UK Vibe
Recorded post-lockdown in Spring 2021 with Tom Excell (Nubiyan Twist, ONIPA), and released in June 2022 through Worm Discs (Snazzback, corto.alto), the bands debut album 'First Home' is a joyous cultural celebration that tackles themes of structural oppression, spirituality and what it means to live in the UK today.
It's aim is to inspire the recognition of community, and push the message that the power is in the hands of the people. We're stronger together than divided.
The record built upon the success of early singles, finding support from Jamz Supernova and Craig Charles on BBC Radio 6, J to Z on BBC Radio 3 and Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2. Emily Pilbeam named lead single 'Bossfight' her track of the week on BBC Introducing West Yorkshire, and 2nd single 'Duende' was playlisted on Jazz FM's 'B-List'.
To celebrate the release of the record, the band performed a stripped back, special set live on Soho Radio.
Intervention
Intervention is a conversation between the organic and the electronic world. Created by London-based drummer-percussionist Lya Reis Guerrero, vocal-genius Plumm, and in collaboration with pianist-producer Eliane Correa. They are aiming to convey an unrepeatable journey where energy, euphoria, and eclectic sounds are transmitted through improvisation.
Their music lives in a wide soundscape, influenced by latin, soul, and electronic that speaks to carnival and party culture. This will be their debut performance!