The motley crew of La Kinky Beat is part of the Barcelonese musica mestiza scene bands like Macaco, Ojos De Brujo and Sergent Garcia are also a part of. Compared to their first, rather punk-oriented albums, 'Karate Beat' has a more relaxed reggae vibe, and that probably has something to do with the presence of Basque dub/reggae mixer and revolutionary Fermin Muruguza (guest vocalist on 'Itaka Berriro'). For those who still have to get to know this band, yours truly recommends the 2007 'Best Of' compilation '04-06' (Kasba Music).