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Marla Kether - Luso

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Released on 16 October, 2026

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Format LP

Track Listing

A1. A Jam In Paranoá
A2. Reverse Ft. Sofia Grant
A3. Run The Track Ft. Reek0
A4. Blessing Ft. Mez
A5. Libera Ft. Margaridas

B1. Reverse (Instrumental)
B2. Run The Track (Instrumental)
B3. Blessing (Instrumental)
B4. Libera (Instrumental)

*PREORDER*
releases 16 October 2026

Afro-Latin electronic producer, global-sounds inspired DJ, and bassist for Little Simz, Marla Kether returns with her highly-anticipated second EP Luso, released on Strut Records.

Featuring a hand-picked selection of collaborators from across her creative circle, Marla continues to craft genre-bending bangers rooted in African, Brazilian, and UK sounds. The 5-track EP spans Batida with grime rapper Mez, Afrobeat with rapper Reek0, Broken Beat with Sofia Grant and a Samba House anthem with Margaridas.

With Luso, Marla brings her musical worlds together into her most fully realised project to date. Written and developed between Lisbon and Brasilia, the EP reflects the movement, collaboration and cultural exchange that shaped its creation.

“As a producer that first recorded during lockdown, this project was all about getting musicians into a studio and really celebrating the unbeatable energy of live recording,” says Marla of Luso. “I wanted the music to feel human, warm and alive, rooted in rhythm, connection and joy.”
Live percussion, bass, vocals and electronic production move together throughout the EP, creating music built for clubs, headphones and festival stages alike. Marla weaves together Brazilian musical traditions, Broken Beat, Afro-Portuguese Batida, Afrobeat and jazz-inflected club music into a deeply rhythmic and emotionally rich body of work.

At its core, Luso is a celebration of community, movement and musical freedom - a release shaped by travel, collaboration and the energy of shared spaces. The result is a bold statement from an artist entering a new creative phase.
With Luso, Marla Kether confirms herself as one of the most exciting cross-disciplinary artists emerging from the UK underground today.

Credits

A Jam in Paranoá
Performed by Marla Kether (bass guitar), Mansur JP (electric guitar, synthesiser), Dila Caju (classical guitar), Felipe Fiuza (percussion), Ismael Rattis (percussion), and Ayobami Salawu (drums)
Written by Marla Kether, Mansur JP, Dila Caju, Felipe Fiuza and Ismael Rattis
Arranged and produced by Marla Kether
Engineered by Felipe Fiuza; drums recorded by Matt Cooke

Reverse ft. Sofia Grant
Performed by Marla Kether (bass guitar, synth bass), Sofia Grant (vocals), Val Fritz (synth), Poppy Daniels (trumpet), Allexa Nava (tenor saxophone), Eli Jitusto (electric guitar), Richie Sweet (percussion), and Ayobami Salawu (drums)
Written by Marla Kether, Val Fritz, and Sofia Grant
Produced by Marla Kether and Val Fritz
Engineered by Matt Cooke; vocals recorded by Sofia Grant

Run The Track ft. Reek0
Performed by Marla Kether (bass guitar), Reek0 (vocals), Poppy Daniels (trumpet), Allexa Nava (alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone), Eli Jitusto (electric guitar), Richie Sweet (percussion), and Ayobami Salawu (drums)
Written by Marla Kether and Reek0
Produced by Marla Kether
Engineered by Matt Cooke

Blessing ft. Mez
Performed by Marla Kether (bass guitar), and Mez (vocals)
Written by Marla Kether and Mez
Produced by Marla Kether, with additional production by Matt Cooke
Engineered by Marla Kether; vocals recorded by Matt Cooke

Libera ft. Margaridas
Performed by Marla Kether (bass guitar), Maria Paula Margaridas (vocals), Sabrina Margaridas (vocals), Mansur JP (electric guitar), and Dila Caju (classical guitar)
Written by Marla Kether and Margaridas
Produced by Marla Kether
Engineered by Matt Cooke; vocals recorded by Isa Marques

Mixed by Matt Cooke at Unit 13
Mastered by Joe Wyatt
Cover photo by Quin Hungerford
Design by Rui Pedro Martins

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