Psychedelic dub, Afro-Latin rhythms and cosmic grooves come together on La Choomas self-titled debut for Batov Records. Drawing on Moroccan Gnawa, Colombian cumbia, Afrobeat, Jamaica dub & roots, and cosmic jazz, the six-piece ensemble create deep, hypnotic music rooted in global traditions and shaped for contemporary dancefloors.

Having already captivated local audiences with their hypnotic, organic live performances, La Chooma now a six-piece ensemble have been steadily building an international following. Initial singles Magic Plant and Huachuma earned support from tastemakers including BBC Radio 6 Musics Deb Grant and Tom Ravenscroft.

Magic Plant distills the bands signature blend of hypnotic grooves, lush percussion and woozy synths, like Jimi Tenor lost in the Colombian Amazon. A dreamlike, dub-infused trip driven by organic rhythm and cosmic textures. Huachuma picks up the thread, fusing Afrobeat percussion, swirling basslines and