Pocket Caravan explores the fascinating rhythms and fiery dances of the world

The ensemble began after a chance encounter between British guitarist Peter Michaels and South Brazilian violinist Felipe Karam. They quickly realised they shared an interest in learning from other musical cultures, and performed across the UK for several years as a duo.

Both Felipe and Peter had written compositions inspired by music from other places. This formed the material for their debut album Landscapes in 2008, with many guests joining them in the studio. It was launched in 2008 in the Shunt vaults under London Bridge railway station.

The quartet developed as they found other musicians who had a desire to widen their horizons whilst expressing their heritage. The regular line-up includes percussionist Anselmo Netto and double bassist Matheus Nova.

In 2010 they were signed to the London-based Forge record label. This gave them the opportunity to record their second album live at the label’s own concert hall in Camden Town. The resulting album, 7 Steps From The Border, was released in November 2010 to a packed audience in the same concert hall.








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